Glitter to be held for at least a month
Gary Glitter will be held for at least a month while his bail application is considered, his lawyer says, with officials saying he would not be allowed to leave Vietnam.…
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Audioslave frontman sues ex-wife over Soundgarden royalties
Audioslave frontman Chris Cornell is suing ex-wife and former manager Susan J Silver, alleging she diverted Soundgarden monies owed to him.…
Murder Inc trial reaching conclusion
A verdict in the Murder Inc trial is expected, with the defence due to wind up its case after a difficult day for both sides.…
US senator wants better ratings system for music and film
Alaskan senator Ted Stevens is calling for a total ratings system covering audio and video content in physical and digital forms.…
Madonna faces royalty claim over Confessions track
Songwriter Dominic King claims Madonna's Get Together uses a riff from Chaka Khan's Fate, which he and Frank Musker used on Music Sounds Better With You.…
Kazaa pledge to introduce filter
Kazaa has agreed to release a restricted software version blocking 3000 keywords chosen by record labels, meeting a court deadline in Australia.…
French PM says Monsieur R style raps not to blame for riots
French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin has dismissed claims that rap music fuelled the riots, though he says courts should judge lyrics that overstep the mark.…
Industry accused of hijacking EU legislation for piracy battle
Consumer groups accuse record companies of pushing to extend the EU Data Retention Directive to online piracy, a move they say misuses anti-terrorism legislation.…
Pogues fairy tale re-release has motive
The Pogues are re-releasing Fairy Tale Of New York on 19 December to press Mexican authorities to reopen the investigation into Kirsty MacColl's death.…
Nickelback man sues former drummer over royalties
Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger is suing former drummer Ryan Vikedal, alleging he still collects royalties from SOCAN after leaving the band.…
Australian courts set deadline for Kazaa filtering
Sydney courts have ordered Kazaa to introduce a copyright filter by 5 December or shut down, with owner Sharman Networks still appealing.…
Glitter will be charged on Saturday
Gary Glitter, real name Paul Gadd, is reportedly to be charged in Vietnam with engaging in perverse activities with children, which he denies.…