Buckcherry face lawsuit over underage girl in video
Buckcherry are being sued by a girl who says she was under 18 when appearing in the 'Crazy Bitch' video, which the band dispute, saying she used a fake ID.…
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Supernova name blocked by injunction for CBS supergroup
A San Diego judge has barred the makers of Rock Star: Supernova from using the Supernova name for their new band, after a Californian punk band sued over the name.…
Universal chief hints at legal action against YouTube and MySpace
Universal Music Group CEO Doug Morris has suggested the label will act against YouTube and MySpace over copyright infringement, saying they owe tens of millions of dollars.…
European Commission plans review of copyright levy system
The European Commission has unveiled plans to make copyright levies across Europe clearer and more consistent, aiming to reduce costs for electronics firms while still compensating rights-holders.…
eDonkey shuts down after settlement with record companies
eDonkey has ceased operating after MetaMachine agreed to pay the record companies $30 million, with RIAA boss Mitch Bainwol welcoming the settlement.…
Damon Dash to appear in court over custody battle
Damon Dash is due in court on 28 September in a custody battle with former girlfriend Linda Williams over their son, who has lived with Dash since 2002.…
Sean Combs drops Diddy name in UK after settlement with producer
Sean Combs has agreed to stop using the name Diddy in the UK after an out-of-court settlement with producer Richard Dearlove, though the two sides dispute the damages paid.…
Conductor Mark Elder speaks out on musicians' hand luggage problems
Conductor Mark Elder used the Last Night Of The Proms to criticise hand luggage rules that stop musicians flying with their instruments, while the Department For Transport has not shown willingness to change them.…
Minnelli Gest divorce rumbles on
Liza Minnelli says she feared for her life during her marriage to David Gest, claiming he tried to poison her, as he sues for $10 million over alleged abuse.…
Dutch priest charged over Madonna bomb threat
A 63-year-old Dutch priest has confessed to a hoax bomb threat against Madonna's Amsterdam concerts, which went ahead, and prosecutors will seek community service.…
Fiddy pulled over for traffic violations
50 Cent was pulled over in New York City and charged with traffic offences, including driving without insurance, and was released on bail.…
Bunnymen's McCulloch accused of attacking two fans
Echo & The Bunnymen frontman Ian McCulloch is on trial in Glasgow accused of assaulting two fans backstage at the Barrowlands, which his defence disputes.…