Jadakiss arrested on weapons charges
Rapper Jadakiss was arrested and charged with criminal weapons possession after a loaded handgun was found in a car he was in.…
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Private jet firm sue J Lo
A private jet company is suing Jennifer Lopez for $35,000 over unpaid fees for two chartered flights earlier this year.…
R Kelly sued by former employee
Former employee Henry 'Love' Vaughn is suing R Kelly, claiming a share of royalties from Step In The Name Of Love and an assault, which Kelly's lawyer denies.…
Second Jacko plane film guy sentenced
Jeffrey Borer has been sentenced to six months' home detention and a $10,000 fine for conspiracy over secretly recording Michael Jackson on a private jet.…
US Trade Representative calls on Russia to deal with allofmp3.com
US Trade Representative Susan Schwab has linked the allofmp3.com download site to Russia's WTO membership talks, saying it violates intellectual property rights.…
Cohn shooter gets 36 years
Joseph Yacteen has been sentenced to 36 years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted first degree murder for shooting Marc Cohn during a car-jacking.…
Former Kiss man loses royalties appeal
Former Kiss guitarist Vinnie Vincent has lost his US Supreme Court appeal for royalties from the 1983 album Lick It Up.…
Public Enemy recording up for auction
A 1999 Helsinki live recording by Public Enemy is being auctioned in New York on 26 October, along with Jimi Hendrix assets, owned by PPX Enterprises.…
Bobby Brown faces arrest in Massachusetts
Bobby Brown will be arrested if he enters Massachusetts after missing a court hearing over unpaid child support, reportedly owing $11,000.…
Copyright infringement case against Beyonce dismissed
A US judge has dismissed the copyright infringement lawsuit brought by Jennifer Armour against Beyonce Knowles over Baby Boy.…
Swedish court overturns filesharing conviction
A Swedish appeal court has overturned a filesharer's copyright conviction, ruling that the IP address evidence was not sufficient to convict.…
George Michael arrested for cannabis possession, again
George Michael has been cautioned for cannabis possession for the second time this year after police found his car obstructing traffic in Cricklewood, and he was bailed pending inquiries.…