Jennifer Lopez and Ojani Noa agree primary injunction
Jennifer Lopez and ex-husband Ojani Noa have agreed a primary injunction barring him from denigrating her or publishing intimate details of their marriage.…
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Tom Petty won't sue Red Hot Chili Peppers over Dani California
Tom Petty says he doubts there was any negative intent in the Red Hot Chili Peppers' 'Dani California' and has no plans to sue over the alleged plagiarism.…
Man reportedly arrested over Billy Bell attack
A man wanted over the attack on Billy Leeson of Les Incompetents has reportedly handed himself in and been arrested, with Leeson in critical but stable condition.…
DMX locked up after court appearance
DMX appeared in court after missing his earlier date, and was held on $25,000 bail after being led away in handcuffs.…
Virgin Megastore France fined for ignoring Madonna exclusive deal
A Paris court has fined Virgin Megastore France after it downloaded Madonna's 'Hung Up' from a France Telecom exclusive, cracked its DRM and sold it on its own site.…
Police appeal for witnesses to attack on Billy Bell
Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault on Les Incompetents singer Billy Bell, who was attacked on a bus in Islington and is in hospital in a serious condition.…
Jackson v Schaffel trial: Jackson's video testimony says he paid
In a videotaped testimony, Michael Jackson said he believed he had paid Marc Schaffel what he owed, while lawyers for both sides traded accusations over finances.…
Lil Kim to be released early from prison
Lil Kim is to be released early from her prison sentence on 3 July, remaining under house arrest for thirty days after leaving prison.…
Spanish government introduce hardline anti-P2P laws
Spain has introduced legislation outlawing acquisition of copyright content via unauthorised P2P networks, adding a levy on storage devices and making ISP facilitation a criminal offence.…
Jury selection begins in Jackson v Schaffel case
Jury selection has begun in Marc Schaffel's $3.8m claim against Michael Jackson, with Jackson countersuing and his lawyer saying he lives too far away to attend in person.…
Warrant issued for DMX over missed court date
An arrest warrant has been issued for DMX after he missed a court date over a speeding and reckless driving charge in White Plains, New York.…
Fun-Da-Mental's Aki Nawaz will promote album from prison if needed
Fun-Da-Mental frontman Aki Nawaz says he will promote the album 'All Is War' from prison if needed, despite legal concerns that some lyrics glorify terrorism.…