Runrig MP calls for copyright extension
Perth MP and former Runrig musician Pete Wishart will put forward a Private Members Bill to extend the UK recording copyright term beyond fifty years.…
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Music managers propose secondary ticketing levy
Artist managers have proposed a Resale Rights Society to regulate secondary ticketing, aiming to secure a share of resale profits for artists and promoters.…
Kershaw bailed again
Andy Kershaw has been bailed again on the Isle of Man while police investigate further alleged breaches of the restraining order, after a week in jail.…
Weiland denies DUI allegations
Scott Weiland's publicist says he was not driving under the influence of drugs and voluntarily took a breathalyzer test that registered within the legal limit.…
Akon pleads not guilty over fan throwing charges
Akon has pleaded not guilty to charges of endangering a minor and second-degree harassment over the June fan-throwing incident, his attorney saying it was spontaneous.…
Velvet Revolver man facing DUI charges
Velvet Revolver have cancelled Australian dates as frontman Scott Weiland faces drink-driving charges in LA on 13 December, relating to an incident on 21 November.…
Williams to apologise over 90s song
Robbie Williams is expected to apologise and pay damages to former Take That manager Nigel Martin-Smith over lyrics in 'The 90s' that alleged unpaid tour payments.…
Grade wants Sky's ITV interest well below 10%
ITV chief Michael Grade has told the House of Lords he wants BSkyB's 17.9% stake in ITV cut to well below 10%, as the Competition Commission considers the holding.…
Rap-A-Lot boss faces felony charges over 7303 run-in
Rap-A-Lot boss James Prince faces upgraded felony aggravated assault charges after a grand jury hearing over an alleged violent dispute with Ronnie Bookman of 7303.…
Akon faces charges over fan throwing incident
Police in New York have charged Akon with endangering the welfare of a minor and second-degree harassment over a June incident in which he threw a fan into the audience.…
Morrissey interviewer stands by NME article
Interviewer Tim Jonze says Morrissey said everything the NME printed, and that he asked not to be credited because the magazine toned his piece down.…
Andy Kershaw back in jail
DJ Andy Kershaw has been remanded in custody on the Isle of Man after allegedly breaching a bail condition linked to a restraining order concerning his former partner.…