Sky ready for fight with MTV over contract renewal
BSkyB chief Tony Ball says the company is prepared to fight Viacom over MTV's carriage fees, as Sky launches its own music channels and seeks to cut what it pays.…
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ITV go interactive on Sky
ITV has signed a deal with Sky allowing it to add interactive services to its channels on Sky Digital, starting with Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? this Saturday.…
Government adviser recommends Sky be split up
Government media adviser Barry Cox has argued that Sky should separate its platform operator business from its channels, as its channel and programme-making power grows.…
MTV launch up-coming bands CD
MTV in the US is launching a CD of developing artists, sold through its website, with buyers receiving a second copy to give to a friend.…
Jackass hosts to front MTV Alpine rock fest
MTV will stage the free Winterjam 2003 rock festival in Davos, Switzerland on 14 March, reportedly hosted by Johnny Knoxville with performances from several bands.…
More awards from MTV
MTV US will air the first TRL Awards on 17 February, with categories voted on via its website, and a UK version may follow.…
MTV India slams MTV US cartoon
MTV India has criticised its US counterpart over a cartoon depicting Mahatma Gandhi with ear-rings and says it will not air the show in India.…
Timberlake on tours, videos and Britney (again)
Justin Timberlake has discussed his upcoming tour with Christina Aguilera and says his video for 'Cry Me A River' comments on media rumours about his love life.…
Lavigne takes three trophies at MTV's Asia Awards
Avril Lavigne won three awards at the MTV Asia Awards in Singapore, while Linkin Park took rock act and video prizes and regional stars won home-country categories.…
Robbie's open house
Robbie has let MTV's Cribs cameras into his £3.5 million Los Angeles home, joking about his social life and dining alone, with the episode airing next month.…
Blink 182 on the new album
Blink 182 say their new album, being recorded now, will surprise listeners with different studio effects and arrangements, while DeLonge denies split rumours.…
Mystikal rape charge settlement expected
Rapper Mystikal is reportedly close to settling with a hairstylist who accused him of rape, while his lawyer says no admission of guilt is being made.…