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Analogue radio could switch off between 2010 and 2015, leaked RadioCentre minutes suggest

Leaked RadioCentre minutes reported by MediaGuardian suggest analogue radio could be switched off between 2010 and 2015, with RadioCentre saying the document may be a draft.…

CMU Editorial • 04 Jan 2007

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German record industry plans 1000 file-sharing lawsuits a month

IFPI Germany boss Peter Zombik says the association hopes to pursue 1000 file-sharing lawsuits a month in 2007, having filed 20,000 cases since 2004.…

CMU Editorial • 04 Jan 2007

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Madonna adoption: David Banda's father seeks update on son

Yohane Banda, father of Madonna's adopted son David, says he wants to know how his child is doing, while still supporting the adoption.…

CMU Editorial • 03 Jan 2007

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Lou Rawls Jr sues Marvin Gaye III over dog attack

Lou Rawls Jr is suing Marvin Gaye III, alleging four large dogs at Gaye's Hollywood home attacked him during a 2005 visit, seeking unspecified damages.…

CMU Editorial • 03 Jan 2007

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BBC boss Mark Thompson disappointed by reported licence fee settlement

BBC director general Mark Thompson has called leaked licence fee figures of 3% and then 2% rises a real disappointment, with media minister Tessa Jowell yet to announce the decision.…

CMU Editorial • 03 Jan 2007

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Apple fail to have iTunes monopoly lawsuit dismissed

A US court has refused Apple's bid to dismiss a federal lawsuit alleging its iPod and iTunes model is an illegal monopoly, meaning the case will get a full hearing.…

CMU Editorial • 03 Jan 2007

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Woman who stalked George Harrison found dead in apparent murder-suicide

Cristin Keleher, who once broke into George Harrison's Hawaii estate, was found dead in a car in California alongside a man in an apparent murder-suicide.…

CMU Editorial • 02 Jan 2007

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George Michael charged with being unfit to drive

George Michael has been charged with being unfit to drive after being found passed out at the wheel of his car in North London in October, and will appear at Brent Magistrates Court on 11 January.…

CMU Editorial • 02 Jan 2007

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Entercom settles with Spitzer over payola allegations

Radio firm Entercom has settled with New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer over payola, paying a $4.25 million fine, without admitting liability.…

CMU Editorial • 02 Jan 2007

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AllofMP3 responds to RIAA lawsuit, insisting it operates legally in Russia

AllofMP3.com has dismissed the RIAA's New York lawsuit, saying it does not operate in New York and insisting its service is legal under Russian law.…

CMU Editorial • 02 Jan 2007

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Wolfgang's Vault vows to fight lawsuit from Santana and rock estates

Wolfgang's Vault says it will fight a lawsuit by Carlos Santana and members of Grateful Dead, Led Zeppelin and The Doors over merchandise from Bill Graham's archive.…

CMU Editorial • 02 Jan 2007

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A review of 2006 copyright news: EU private copying levies, the Gowers Review rejecting a recording term extension, and the PPL, PAMRA and AURA merger.…

CMU Editorial • 22 Dec 2006