SonyBMG reach one more rootkit settlement
SonyBMG's rootkit copy-protection case has reached a settlement approved by the Quebec Superior Court, though a lawsuit in Italy and a possible Texas action remain.…
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Warrant out for Del Amitri man over speeding charge
An arrest warrant has been issued for Del Amitri singer Justin Currie after he failed to attend Perth District Court on a speeding charge.…
Madden and Duff seek restraining orders
Joel Madden and Hilary Duff have sought restraining orders against two men they say are stalking them, one of whom is described as obsessed with Duff.…
Loudeye face investor lawsuits ahead of takeover
Loudeye faces several investor lawsuits alleging it inflated its value between 2003 and 2005, though these are unlikely to stop Nokia's $60 million takeover.…
Jay-Z not allowed to play in China
Chinese officials have banned Jay-Z's Shanghai concert on 23 October over his 'vulgar language', and the rapper says he hopes to reschedule.…
Truck driver who hit Cassidy summonsed
The truck driver whose vehicle hit rapper Cassidy's SUV has been summonsed for an improper turn, while Cassidy has regained consciousness and is expected to recover.…
Phil Spector trial delayed again
Phil Spector's murder trial has been delayed for a third time, now starting on 5 March after the judge allowed the defence more time to prepare.…
Mark Chapman refused parole again
Mark Chapman, who killed John Lennon, has been refused parole for a fourth time and will remain at Attica Correctional Facility for at least two more years.…
Allofmp3.com respond to US tough talking
Download site allofmp3.com has responded to US Trade Representative Susan Schwab's call for Russia to crack down on it before WTO membership, insisting it operates legally in Russia.…
StopDRM demand to be arrested
Anti-DRM group StopDRM staged a Paris protest, declaring they had moved iTunes files to non-Apple devices and asking police to arrest them under new French copyright laws.…
Robbie release date unclear as Martin-Smith sues
Former Take That manager Nigel Martin-Smith has sued Robbie Williams and EMI for £300,000 over lyrics in the track '1990s', raising questions about the album's 23 November release.…
IMPALA respond to SonyBMG appeal
IMPALA says it expects SonyBMG's appeal against the European Court ruling on its merger to be rejected, arguing it raises only matters of fact rather than law.…