French rapper in court to face MP's legal action
French rapper Monsieur R, real name Richard Makela, is in court facing legal action from UMP MP Daniel Mach over lyrics on his 2004 album 'Politikment Incorrekt'.…
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Proof gun man acted in self-defence
Wayne County prosecutor Kym Worthy says Mario Etheridge acted lawfully in defending his cousin when he shot D12 rapper Proof, though Etheridge still faces weapons charges.…
CBS confirm Stern settlement
CBS Radio has confirmed a settlement with Howard Stern, with Sirius reportedly paying CBS $2 million and CBS handing over the rights to Stern's old shows.…
China steps up piracy penalties
China has announced steep penalties for distributors of unauthorised music, film and game content, including fines of up to 10,000 yuan and rules requiring ISPs to reveal suspects.…
Ludacris takes the witness stand over plagiarism charges
Ludacris testified in court that he had never heard the phrase 'straight like that' and denied receiving IOF's song at shows, in a dispute over his hit 'Stand Up'.…
Beanie Sigel shot during attempted robbery
Rapper Beanie Sigel, real name Dwight Grant, was shot in the arm during an attempted robbery by five men and is reported to be in good condition.…
CBS and Stern might have reached a deal
Reports suggest CBS Radio and Howard Stern have reached a settlement over CBS's $500 million lawsuit, which claimed Stern used its airtime to promote Sirius.…
Supreme Court rejects Jackson appeal
The Californian Supreme Court has rejected Michael Jackson's appeal over ex-wife Debbie Rowe's restored parental rights, and Jackson plans an appearance in Tokyo.…
SonyBMG rootkit settlement approved
A US federal judge has given final approval to SonyBMG's settlement over its rootkit copy-protection software, which affected around 50 albums.…
Ludacris and West sued over song stealing claims
New Jersey group IOF are suing rappers Ludacris and Kanye West in a New York court, claiming their 2003 hit 'Stand Up' lifts beats and lyrics from one of their tracks.…
Elton's musical to close
Elton John's vampire musical 'Lestat' closes on Sunday after 39 Broadway performances, and he has accepted £100,000 libel damages from the Daily Mail.…
The Game arrested over knuckle duster
Rapper The Game, real name Jayceon Taylor, was arrested in Burbank after police found brass knuckles in his car during a traffic stop, and released on bail.…