Apple not budging over Norwegian concerns
Apple has defended its iTunes DRM and licence terms in its response to Norwegian regulators, which the agency called not good enough.…
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Jackson 'parts company' with more lawyers
Law firm Wachtel & Masyr has been granted permission to quit Michael Jackson's defence against a $48 million lawsuit from Prescient Acquisition Group.…
Meat Loaf ends Bat Out Of Hell lawsuit
Meat Loaf has dropped his trademark lawsuit against Jim Steinman over the Bat Out Of Hell name, ahead of a third instalment.…
Tommy Lee pilot charged with reckless flying
A pilot is facing reckless flying charges after allegedly landing a helicopter on a Hollywood Hills street, reportedly to collect Tommy Lee for a gig.…
LAPD relaunch Biggie investigation
The LAPD is reopening its investigation into the shooting of Notorious BIG as the rapper's family prepare a new lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles.…
French copyright laws reviewed again after Constitutional Council concerns
France's Constitutional Council has raised concerns about the new copyright laws, meaning Parliament must review them again, including proposals forcing firms like Apple to share DRM codecs.…
Owen Wilson denies plagiarising Steely Dan
Owen Wilson has denied that his character in 'You, Me And Dupree' is stolen from Steely Dan's 'Cousin Dupree', saying he has never heard the song.…
CBS to appeal Nipplegate fine again
CBS is appealing the $550,000 FCC fine over Janet Jackson's 2004 Super Bowl performance, calling the penalty unconstitutional and arbitrary, while the FCC says it will fight the appeal.…
NARM calls for more DRM interoperability
America's National Association of Recording Merchandisers has urged the industry to adopt DRM compatibility so shoppers enjoy a seamless experience whatever device they own.…
DMX turns down plea bargain
DMX has rejected a plea bargain over traffic charges in White Plains, New York, and the case has been adjourned until 25 Aug.…
Kazaa reaches settlement with record labels
Sharman Networks, owner of Kazaa, will pay content owners $115 million in an out-of-court settlement and plans to launch a legitimate, filtered P2P network.…
Prince's second wife files for divorce
Prince's second wife, Manuela Testolini Nelson, has filed a divorce petition, with attorney Patrick Cousins confirming the case is pending.…