Isley Brother faces jail over tax evasion
Isley Brothers singer Ronald Isley has been convicted of tax evasion charges in the US and faces a possible 26-year sentence in January.…
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BBC backs down on classical downloads
The BBC will not repeat its free Beethoven downloads for its Bach season and will consult record companies before any future download promotions.…
Lords criticise government's BBC plans
A House of Lords select committee says the BBC will stay vulnerable to political pressure under the government's plans and that OfCom should monitor it.…
Orchestras face ruin over £33m National Insurance bill, says ABO
The Association of British Orchestras warns the sector faces ruin after the Inland Revenue said orchestras owe £33 million in National Insurance contributions.…
The Game arrested at North Carolina shopping mall
Rapper The Game was arrested at a North Carolina shopping mall after refusing to remove a Hallowe’en mask, with police using pepper spray.…
Megaman to face retrial over Colin Scarlett murder charge
Megaman will face a retrial after a jury failed to reach a verdict on his involvement in Colin Scarlett’s murder, while Carl Morgan was given a life sentence.…
London’s top commercial stations to adopt six-month ratings measure
Capital, Heart and Magic plan to base their quarterly RAJAR figures on six months of listening rather than three, to reduce fluctuations.…
Spanish police smash major piracy operation
Spanish police have arrested 69 people and seized replication equipment in a raid on a syndicate believed to produce over a million pirate discs monthly.…
R Kelly underage sex trial to go ahead
A US judge has refused to dismiss the underage sex case against R Kelly, so the three-year-old case may reach trial in the coming months.…
Michael Jackson launches counter suit against Marc Shaffel
Michael Jackson has counter-sued former associate Marc Shaffel, who says Jackson owes him more than $3m, alleging Shaffel concealed funds and kept his artwork.…
Beach Boys threaten legal action over stolen memorabilia auction
The Beach Boys say memorabilia being auctioned by Cooper Owen was stolen, but auction house managing director John Collins denies this and says the auction will continue.…
Courtney Love sued by Seattle law firm over unpaid legal fees
Seattle law firm Hendricks & Lewis is suing Courtney Love for more than $340,000 in unpaid legal fees, while she is in rehab.…