Phil Spector accused of harassment by former assistant
Phil Spector faces a $5 million lawsuit from former assistant Michelle Blaine, who alleges sexual harassment, while Spector has countersued her over alleged embezzlement.…
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Village People policeman in custody
Victor Willis, former Village People member, has been arrested in California after missing a court date for sentencing on cocaine and firearm charges.…
Wailer court case continues
Testimony in London has heard from Island Records founder Chris Blackwell and Rita Marley over whether the Barrett brothers were central to Bob Marley's music in a royalties case.…
The Game sues Koch over 'demo' album releases
The Game has sued Koch Entertainment and Fast Life Records, alleging copyright violation over the release of pre-Aftermath 'demo' albums, which Koch says it has the right to release.…
Jackson v Rowe latest
A judge has ordered lawyers for Michael Jackson and Debbie Rowe to file missing divorce papers relating to Rowe's 2001 motion terminating her parental rights, with a hearing set for 24 May.…
Denmark may follow France's DRM lead
Danish Minister of Culture Brian Mikkelsen intends to propose legislation similar to France's new interoperability law requiring digital rights management technology to be shared.…
Judge threatens to force Death Row into receivership
A Los Angeles judge has threatened to place Death Row Records into receivership if Suge Knight fails to attend a debtors' hearing over $107 million in damages owed to Lydia Harris.…
Germany passes strict anti-P2P law
Germany has passed a law making the illegal sharing of copyrighted music or films a felony from next year, with penalties of up to two years in jail or five if commercial motives are proven.…
Spector murder trial postponed
The murder trial of Phil Spector has been postponed until 11 September because of scheduling conflicts involving prosecutors and the defence lawyer.…
Doherty in court again
Pete Doherty has pleaded guilty to seven drugs charges at Ealing court, where the case was adjourned until 20 April, and a Rolling Stone writer says he took drugs during an interview.…
Hank Williams Jr accused of harassment
A 19-year-old waitress has accused Hank Williams Jr of harassment, alleging he tried to kiss her and put her in a chokehold, claims his publicist Kirt Webster called shocking.…
Bad Boy to appeal Biggie ruling
Bad Boy Entertainment has said it will appeal a ruling ordering the Notorious BIG album 'Ready To Die' withdrawn from sale over an unlicensed Ohio Players sample.…