Star sued over VH1 doc
Georgeann Walsh Ward is suing Gene Simmons, VH1 and owner Viacom for defamation and invasion of privacy over a documentary featuring her photo.…
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Infinity cut commercial ties to independent promoters
Viacom's radio division has stopped station managers doing business with independent promoters, following similar moves at Clear Channel and Cox Radio amid payola investigations.…
Sony and Viacom publish second-quarter results
Sony reported a 6.9% sales fall with music sales down 8.8%, while MTV owner Viacom posted record second-quarter revenues of $6.42bn.…
Vivendi bids include Universal Music labels as sale talks continue
Several bidders for Vivendi's entertainment businesses include its record labels, which would push the price above its £7bn debt, with a sale hoped for by August.…
Vivendi may sell some entertainment assets to Viacom
Vivendi Universal chief executive Jean-Rene Fourtou has confirmed talks with Viacom about selling Universal's film studios and theme parks.…
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.…
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.…
Sky confirm music channel line up
Sky plan three music channels, Pop, Axe and Amp, and hope to halve the fees paid to Viacom for MTV and VH1 when the contract renews in April.…
Minelli files suit against VH1
Liza Minnelli and David Gest have sued VH1 for $10 million, claiming it breached their contract by axing their reality show before any episode aired.…
US media giant calls for opening up of TV ownership in the US
Viacom chairman Sumner Redstone has urged the US to relax media ownership laws so British firms can buy into American TV, after backing UK proposals to open ITV and Channel 5.…
Osbournes face new lawsuit
TV company Threshold TV is suing the Osbournes, MTV, Viacom, Sony and others for breach of contract, claiming it was instrumental in creating the family's commercial value.…