Limewire increases in popularity
Digital Music News figures suggest Limewire is installed on 18.71 percent of computers, up from last year, despite RIAA legal action that Limewire is contesting.…
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George Michael faces new charge
George Michael faces an additional charge of being in charge of a vehicle while unfit due to drugs, ahead of a trial expected in May or June.…
A2IM announce US radio's new 'rules of engagement'
A2IM has drafted eight self-regulatory rules for radio firms to follow in dealings with music companies, as part of a settlement with the FCC over payola.…
AIM respond as IMPALA/Warner fallout continues
AIM says it will canvass members on the IMPALA-backed Warner deal for EMI, after Ministry Of Sound opposed it and claimed non-disclosure terms limit debate.…
Irish judge calls for Eminem to give evidence in MCD lawsuit
An Irish judge wants Eminem to give evidence in MCD's lawsuit against insurers over his cancelled 2005 Slane Castle concert, via a Michigan court.…
Good Charlotte's Madden accused of assault
Good Charlotte's Joel Madden is under police investigation after a photographer accused him of assaulting her outside a Beverly Hills restaurant.…
Hendrix company sue over vodka brand
Experience Hendrix has sued a Seattle firm over Electric Hendrix vodka, arguing its packaging breaches trademarks, while the defendant says a 2005 ruling gives him the rights.…
Blair hails golden age of British culture
Tony Blair has described Britain as in a golden age of arts and culture, citing rising gallery and theatre attendance and the music industry's £6bn contribution.…
Lennon documentary premiere cancelled after Yoko Ono legal threat
A screening of the John Lennon documentary Three Days In The Life was cancelled at a Maine school after Yoko Ono's lawyers threatened legal action.…
George Michael drug driving trial date set
A legal hearing takes place ahead of George Michael's trial on charges of driving unfit through drugs, with the trial set for 23 April.…
Wolfgang's Vault owner countersues artists and labels
Wolfgang's Vault owner William Sagan has countersued artists including Led Zeppelin and their labels, alleging the labels orchestrated the original lawsuits.…
Hawthorne Heights win partial victory against Victory Records
A Chicago judge has ruled Hawthorne Heights' contract with Victory Records is not exclusive, so they could sign to EMI, though other claims were dismissed.…