Brown publicist case thrown out
The US Supreme Court has thrown out James Brown's former publicist Jacque Hollander's $106 million harassment case, which was filed too late.…
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EC issue charges over access limitations on iTunes
The European Commission has sent formal charges to Apple and unnamed record companies over iTunes users being unable to access stores in other EU countries.…
EMI to drop DRM on digital catalogue
EMI will make its digital catalogue available without DRM as premium downloads, starting on iTunes next month at 99p per track.…
Lollapalooza festival to make tickets available booking charge free
C3 Presents will offer Lollapalooza tickets without a service charge and plans to do the same for Austin City Limits and a new country festival.…
Doors fan wants Morrison's record cleared
A Doors fan is petitioning Florida governor Charlie Crist to clear Jim Morrison's 1969 criminal record over charges from a Miami concert.…
Rapper dies in shooting
Rapper Johnny Ca$h has died from a gunshot wound to the head after being shot in Vallejo, California, in a case police have not yet linked to earlier killings.…
Jackson child woman files new claim
Lola Jackson has filed a third suit against Michael Jackson claiming she is the biological mother of his children and seeking visitation and support.…
Spears and K-Fed reportedly reach divorce settlement
Britney Spears and Kevin Federline have reportedly reached a divorce settlement covering child custody and finances after a five-hour meeting.…
Bertelsmann may have paid $100 million for EMI settlement
The Times reports that Bertelsmann will pay EMI $100 million under a settlement over its financial support of the original Napster.…
Tesco move online music operation to Switzerland to keep tax benefits
Tesco has moved its online CD and DVD mail order fulfilment to Switzerland after changes in Jersey law curbed a VAT loophole.…
Foxy Brown enters not guilty plea over Florida incident
Foxy Brown pleaded not guilty in Florida to battery and resisting an officer over a dispute at a Broward County beauty store, with a June trial set.…
Black Eyed Pea Taboo arrested over DUI and drugs
Black Eyed Pea Taboo has been arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of drug possession and driving under the influence after a collision.…