High Fidelity author supports calls to end VAT loophole
Author Nick Hornby backs the Federation Of Private Business campaign against a VAT loophole that lets major retailers sell cheap music from Channel Islands bases.…
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Cannibal wants to eat Robbie, Liam
Armin Meiwes, on retrial in Frankfurt for the killing of Bernd Brandes, has named Robbie Williams and Liam Gallagher as people he would like to eat.…
Former manager sues Killers
The Killers' former manager Braden Merrick has sued the band and their lawyer Robert Reynolds in Las Vegas, claiming $16 million over alleged interference with his contract.…
BPI welcome sentencing of counterfeit CD maker
A Scottish court has jailed George Malone for nine months for running a counterfeit CD operation, which the BPI says turned over tens of thousands of pounds a week.…
Industry bodies welcome closure of Razorback2
Swiss and Belgian authorities have shut down the Razorback2 eDonkey hub, arresting its owner, with industry bodies welcoming the move against online piracy.…
Kid Rock wins initial victory over sex tape
A US District Court has temporarily banned David Joseph's company from re-posting an explicit video featuring Kid Rock and Scott Stapp, pending a full hearing.…
Glitter to maintain innocent plea
Gary Glitter's lawyer says he will plead not guilty to child abuse charges at his Vietnamese trial on 2 March, maintaining that he was helping the girls learn English.…
Bono meets Brazilian president
Bono met Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva for lunch in Brasilia ahead of two U2 concerts in Sao Paulo, discussing global poverty.…
BBC criticised for Live 8 swearing
Ofcom has criticised the BBC for airing swearing during its Live 8 broadcast, while Chris Moyles faces scrutiny after calling children 'fucking brats' on air.…
Glitter trial date set
Gary Glitter's sex abuse trial in Vietnam is set for 2 March, with the case expected to last two days and cameras barred from court.…
Ofcom step up war on radio pirates
Ofcom is pressing for tougher penalties against pirate radio operators, as around 230 unlicensed stations disrupt legitimate services across the UK.…
Bar owner sues promoters over Canadian Stones gig
Canadian bar owner Blake Armstrong is suing the promoters of a Rolling Stones concert in Moncton, claiming the idea was his and he was pushed out.…