Radio 1 DJ could be jailed in Dubai
Radio 1 DJ Grooverider could face up to four years in prison in Dubai after being stopped at customs with cannabis and pornography on 23 November.…
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Kid Rock infringement case thrown out of court
A Louisiana judge has dismissed a copyright infringement claim by musician Troy Landry against Kid Rock and his collaborators over 'Somebody's Gotta Feel This'.…
Motley Crue manager case goes to court
Motley Crue are suing manager Carl Stubner, claiming he damaged the band through his management of drummer Tommy Lee, and a court heard arguments over whether he owed them a duty.…
All charges against Remy Ma to go through court
A judge has ruled that charges against rapper Remy Ma, including alleged shooting and witness intimidation, will proceed, with forensic evidence due in January.…
Doherty arrested over snapper attack
Pete Doherty has been arrested and bailed over an alleged August assault on photographer Cath Mead in Crewkerne, Somerset.…
Pink sued by allegedly unpaid musician
Musician Kyle Jones, aka Scratch, is suing Pink, her company and SonyBMG's Zomba, claiming $717,600 for his uncredited work on the song 'Respect'.…
Williams apology read out in court
Robbie Williams has apologised to former Take That manager Nigel Martin-Smith over lyrics on 'Rudebox' and will pay damages and costs, the High Court heard.…
Brighton introduce new licence rule to ban hate music
Brighton council plans a live music licence condition banning songs that incite hatred against minority groups, a move welcomed by campaigner Peter Tatchell.…
Vodafone fail in bid to stop T-Mobile iPhone deal
A German court has ruled that T-Mobile's exclusive iPhone contract is within the law, rejecting Vodafone's bid to have it declared illegal.…
Former James Brown trustees want resignations withdrawn
Two former James Brown estate trustees have asked for their resignations to be withdrawn, claiming Judge Jack Early improperly influenced them to step down.…
Britney investigated for neglecting her children
Britney Spears is being investigated by the LA Department Of Children And Family Services amid her custody battle with Kevin Federline, while a tabloid reports a threat involving Paris Hilton.…
Judge dismisses LimeWire countersuit
A New York judge has dismissed LimeWire's antitrust countersuit against the major record companies, finding it had not shown the labels colluded or caused its losses.…