Snoop sues EMI over royalties from Priority albums
Snoop Dogg is suing EMI for $2 million in royalties he says he is owed from his Priority Records albums recorded between 1997 and 2002.…
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Heather Mills to seek access to former marital home
Heather Mills reportedly plans to apply for access to the St Johns Wood home she formerly shared with estranged husband Paul McCartney, after an August incident at the house.…
Madonna happy with Malawian court ruling
Madonna and her husband have accepted a Malawian high court ruling allowing human rights groups to monitor her attempt to formalise the adoption of David Banda.…
Twisted Black sentenced to life in prison
US rapper Twisted Black, real name Tommy Burns, has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of conspiracy to distribute cocaine.…
Three 6 Mafia settle with fan
Three 6 Mafia have settled a lawsuit brought by Pittsburgh teenager Ramone Williams, who blamed the group after he was attacked at a 2003 concert.…
Cypress Hill sued for deposit return
Promoters Wavecrest Media have sued Cypress Hill to recover a $150,000 deposit for a 2004 Tennessee show cancelled by Hurricane Ivan, which the group has not yet repaid.…
Snoop Dogg arrested again
Snoop Dogg has been arrested in Los Angeles on weapons and drugs charges after leaving the NBC studios, the third arrest in a few months.…
EC expected to launch in-depth investigation into Universal's BMG Publishing purchase
The European Commission is reportedly set to open an in-depth review of Universal's proposed acquisition of BMG Music Publishing, with a secondary review expected around 8 December.…
Canadian songwriting society seeks injunction against Toronto arena
Canadian songwriters' society SOCAN is seeking an injunction to stop concerts at Toronto's Air Canada Centre while its royalty dispute with MLSE awaits a court hearing.…
Madonna adoption challenge to proceed
A Malawian judge has allowed human rights groups to pursue their challenge to the interim custody order that granted Madonna custody of David Banda.…
Country singer Troy Gentry pleads guilty to hunting charges
Country singer Troy Gentry has pleaded guilty to falsely claiming he shot a wild bear, when it was a captive animal killed in a small enclosure, and will pay a $15,000 fine.…
Music channels ask for more time to cut junk food ads
Teen-targeted music channels including MTV and EMAP's stations say OfCom expanded its junk food advertising rules at the last minute and want more time to comply.…