Bobby Brown kept in jail until child support paid
Bobby Brown remains in jail until about $19,000 in late child support and court fees is paid, with lawyer Phaedra Parks saying he is struggling to find work.…
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Ministry Of Sound demands AIM overturn IMPALA's Warner deal
Ministry Of Sound has issued an open letter demanding that AIM overturn IMPALA's agreement with Warner, claiming the deal was done behind closed doors.…
James Blunt investigated after alleged foot injury at party
Police are investigating reports that James Blunt ran over someone's foot with his car after leaving a party, which his people say happened accidentally while navigating photographers.…
RIAA to step up anti-P2P action on US campuses
The RIAA is expected to announce a stepped-up campaign against illegal file sharing at US universities, offering students the chance to settle before a lawsuit.…
Hank Williams Jr assault charges dismissed
Assault charges against Hank Williams Jr relating to a March 2006 Memphis hotel incident have been dismissed, though DA Bill Gibbons did not say why.…
The View's Kyle Falconer due in court over cocaine charge
The View singer Kyle Falconer is due at Dundee Sheriff's Court on 2 March over alleged cocaine possession, and the band's cancelled US shows may be linked to the case.…
Government asks Ofcom to investigate BSkyB's ITV share purchase
Trade and Industry Secretary Alistair Darling has asked Ofcom to investigate BSkyB's 17.9% stake in ITV on public interest grounds, though the purchase broke no current ownership rules.…
European Commission decision on SonyBMG expected to be postponed
Insiders expect the European Commission to say it needs more time on whether Sony Music and BMG should have merged, with a decision not reached until July or August.…
Foxy Brown holds press conference over Florida arrest
Foxy Brown, real name Inga Marchand, has denied battery charges from a Florida beauty shop incident, blaming police brutality and a money-hungry store owner.…
Bobby Brown arrested again over child support
Bobby Brown was arrested at a cheerleading contest in Massachusetts for failing to appear at a child support hearing, after previously paying an outstanding $11,000.…
Busta Rhymes arrested again for driving with suspended licence
Rapper Busta Rhymes was arrested in Manhattan and charged with driving with a suspended licence, following earlier assault charges that he is considering a plea deal over.…
US court rules Microsoft infringed MP3 patents, ordering $1.5 billion payment to Alcatel-Lucent
A San Diego federal court has ruled in favour of Alcatel-Lucent over MP3 patents, ordering Microsoft to pay $1.5 billion, which Microsoft says it will appeal.…