Jackson hits out at leaked report (BBC)
Michael Jackson criticises the leaking of a report about the settlement of a 1993 civil child abuse case.
Singer Charles mourned at funeral (BBC)
More than 1,200 people say their final farewells to musician Ray Charles at his funeral in Los Angeles.
Ramone speaks of cancer battle (BBC)
Punk star Johnny Ramone confirms he is fighting cancer but expects to leave hospital next week.
EU 'set to back big music merger' (BBC)
A controversial tie-up between Sony Music and BMG has won the support of the EU's top competition official, it is reported.
US hip-hop cigarette ads halted (BBC)
A judge orders Brown & Williamson to recall packets of its Kool cigarettes because its campaign targets children.
Coke song site reacts to iTunes (BBC)
Coca-Cola's online music site reacts to the launch of iTunes, emphasising its top position in Europe.
McCartney set for gig milestone (BBC)
Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney will play the 3,000th live show of his career in Russia.
No buyer for Lennon's last sketch (BBC)
An autographed sketch thought to be the last one made by John Lennon fails to sell at auction.
Napster gives away music player (BBC)
Music dowload service Napster entices new customers by offering free MP3 players to subscribers.
Eminem's ex-wife arrested in US (BBC)
Eminem's former wife Kimberly Mathers is arrested by police after leaving a court-ordered drug programme.
Singer Brown spared jail (BBC)
Singer Bobby Brown is given a suspended sentence after missing three child support payments.
Injured Britney cancels US tour (BBC)
Singer Britney Spears scraps her summer tour of North America after injuring her knee during a video shoot.
Duran album near completion (BBC)
Eighties chart stars Duran Duran are recording a new album, their first from the original line-up since 1983.
Country star Campbell is jailed (BBC)
Country singer Glen Campbell is sentenced to 10 days in jail for a drunken hit-and-run accident.
