LA arena sues AEG
The owners of the Forum arena in Inglewood are suing AEG's subsidiary LA Arena Co, alleging it diverted bookings to the Staples Center.…
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Universal and Bertelsmann reach deal over Napster investment
Bertelsmann will pay Universal $60 million to settle a dispute over its funding of the original Napster, without accepting liability for copyright infringement.…
IMPALA oppose Universal's BMG Publishing purchase
IMPALA says it hopes the European Commission will block Universal's acquisition of BMG Music Publishing, arguing it would further reduce competition.…
Third Megaman trial begins
So Solid rapper Megaman, real name Dwayne Vincent, has gone on trial for a third time over allegedly encouraging Carl Morgan to kill Colin Scarlett.…
iPod maker drops libel suit
Hon Hai has dropped its libel case against two Chinese journalists over allegations about working conditions at its factories, with both sides apologising.…
Deadline set for Death Row bankruptcy claims
A Los Angeles bankruptcy judge has set 31 October as the deadline for creditors to file claims against Death Row Records and Suge Knight.…
Judge defers Doherty sentencing
Pete Doherty's sentencing over drugs charges has been deferred to 4 December to allow more time in rehab, with the judge warning he could still face jail.…
Streaming media group plan copyright debate
The Association Of Streaming Media Companies will hold a copyright forum in London on 28 September to discuss web radio licensing with content owners.…
Three 6 Mafia call for incitement suit to be dismissed
Three 6 Mafia have asked a court to dismiss a lawsuit by Ramone Williams, who was beaten at a 2003 Pittsburgh gig, arguing their lyrics are protected by the First Amendment.…
Meat Loaf says he has no issues with Steinman
Meat Loaf says his dispute with Jim Steinman was really with Steinman's manager, over the Bat Out Of Hell trademark, and that he will work with Steinman on a new project.…
Isley Brother gets three years for tax fraud
Ronald Isley has been sentenced to three years in prison and ordered to pay over $3.1 million after a court found he committed tax fraud.…
50 Cent sued over Springfield incident
Two female fans are suing 50 Cent, claiming he assaulted them during a 2004 concert in Springfield, Massachusetts, causing injuries.…