R Kelly sex video to get public airing
Judge Vincent Gaughan has ruled that a video allegedly showing R Kelly having sex with an underage girl can be shown publicly as evidence in his upcoming trial.…
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More opposition for Apple over interoperability
Norway's Consumer Ombudsman has ordered Apple to change its iTunes licence terms by 21 June, while protests and interoperability complaints over iPod-compatible DRM continue across Europe and the US.…
Two arrested in connection with West gig shooting
Two people have been arrested in connection with a shooting at a Kanye West gig in Birmingham earlier this year, in which two stewards were shot.…
US Congress passes post-Nipplegate TV fine increases
The US Senate and House of Representatives have passed the Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act, raising broadcast indecency fines to $325,000 per violation, and it now goes to George Bush.…
Seal sued by former manager John Wadlow over unpaid commission
Former manager John Wadlow is suing Seal for commission on his first two albums, which Seal contests, citing a 1995 settlement; the hearing resumes today.…
Ashanti sued by former manager Linda Berk
Former manager Linda Berk is suing Ashanti for millions, claiming her contract was breached when she was dropped in 2003; Ashanti says the contract simply expired.…
Tom Petty may sue Red Hot Chili Peppers over Dani California
Reports suggest Tom Petty may sue the Red Hot Chili Peppers over 'Dani California's' similarity to 'Mary Jane's Last Dance', though his spokesman declined to comment.…
Gwen Stefani sued over Harajuku Lovers handbags
LeSportsac is suing Schifter and Partners for $1m, claiming Gwen Stefani's Harajuku Lovers handbag collection copies its products.…
Billy Bragg objects to MySpace claims over music rights
A representative of Billy Bragg has criticised MySpace's terms, and MySpace spokesman Jeff Berman says it is revising the legal wording so it does not claim licences.…
Eminem settles ringtone lawsuit with Cellus US
Cellus US has agreed to stop distributing Eminem ringtones and settle with his publishing company Eight Mile Style out of court.…
BPI tells Select Committee it will not sue over private CD copying
BPI boss Peter Jamieson told MPs the industry will not sue consumers who copy their own CDs for private use, and says it will sue AllofMP3.com.…
DMX in traffic trouble again after White Plains stop
DMX was given a ticket after being stopped in White Plains for speeding, unsafe lane changes, not wearing a seatbelt and having no driver's licence, and must appear in court on 16 June.…