Do the climate mash
Monster Mash writer Bobby Picket has re-recorded the song as 'Climate Mash', with new lyrics protesting George Bush's climate change policy.…
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Pictures of baby Spears Federline stolen
Pictures of Britney Spears with her month-old baby were stolen from a shoot and posted online until her management threatened legal action.…
Nano owners sue over faulty screens
Two Californian law firms have sued Apple on behalf of iPod Nano owners over scratch-prone screens, despite Apple's offer to replace faulty players.…
Cam'ron shot in botched car jacking
New York rapper Cam'ron was shot and wounded in Washington in an apparently botched carjacking, his manager Big Joe has said.…
UNESCO countries vote to protect homegrown cultural talent
UNESCO members have voted for a cultural diversity convention allowing countries to protect their cultural industries, despite US objections.…
Sticky Fingaz arrested on gun charge
US rapper Sticky Fingaz has been arrested after allegedly leaving an unlicensed firearm in a Manhattan hotel room.…
Jackson receives jury summons
Michael Jackson has received a jury summons at his Neverland ranch and is expected to be exempt because he lives outside the US, his lawyers say.…
GCap may, in fact, go to court over Ofcom digital plans
GCap says it may seek a judicial review of Ofcom's digital multiplex plans, arguing they damage its earlier investment in DAB radio.…
US courts ban misleading P2P ad campaign
A US court has temporarily banned MP3DownloadCity.com's marketing campaign for its P2P service, with the Federal Trade Commission seeking a longer ban.…
Bono spends time with Bush
Bono and President George W Bush had lunch at the White House to discuss fighting poverty and AIDS, White House press secretary Scott McClellan has said.…
Megaman murder trial latest
A jury in the murder trial of Megaman, real name Dwayne Vincent, was sent home overnight without reaching a verdict and was due to resume deliberations.…
Madonna wrote grovelling letter to Abba
Madonna says she wrote a begging letter to Abba to sample 'Gimme' for 'Hung Up', and Benny Andersson says they agreed because they admire her.…