German police charge 3500 eDonkey users
German police have charged 3500 eDonkey users in the largest single action against illegal music distribution online, following searches of 130 premises.…
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ITV say licence fee rises not justified
ITV has published a report arguing the BBC's request for a 2.3% licence fee rise above inflation is not justified, and that it would hit low-income households.…
Rajar put back electronic plans another two years
RAJAR has delayed its electronic monitoring system by at least another two years, leaving the paper diary method in place, which Kelvin Mackenzie criticised.…
Media Forum reckons Radio 1 and 2 should be sold off
The European Media Forum has called on the BBC to sell Radio 1 and 2, arguing they could survive in the commercial sector and that the BBC stunts commercial radio growth.…
Majors reach Da Vinci deal
Universal and SonyBMG have settled out of court over Da Vinci Code albums, after Universal accused SonyBMG of passing off its release as the official soundtrack.…
IFPI launch Chinese version of download guide for parents
IFPI Hong Kong has published a Chinese edition of its parents' guide to downloading, distributing it through libraries and government offices.…
MIA banned from US
MIA says US immigration officials have refused her entry, preventing her working with Timbaland on her second album, as she revealed on her MySpace page.…
Apple counter sue in MP3 player patent dispute
Apple has countersued Creative Technology, claiming its MP3 players violate four iPod-related patents, after Creative sued Apple over an iPod interface patent.…
Ofcom participate in Europe wide review of iTrip
Ofcom is working with EU counterparts on common standards for low-power devices such as the iTrip, which is currently illegal to use in the UK under 1949 law.…
Jacko accuser's mother charged for welfare fraud
Janet Arvizo, mother of Michael Jackson's most recent accuser, has been ordered to stand trial on welfare fraud and perjury charges, and will appear in court on 21 June.…
AllofMP3.com back online after three days of downtime
The Russian download site AllofMP3.com is back online after three days offline, and the IFPI says it was not aware of any official action against it.…
UK court formally close down rogue ticket agency
The High Court has formally closed Getmetickets.net after criticism over overpriced tickets and sales of tickets it did not have, and Consumer Minister Ian McCartney welcomed the ruling.…