Minn. woman who owes $1.92M for illegally sharing music asks judge to lower damagesMINNEAPOLIS — A central Minnesota woman ordered to pay $1.92 million for illegally sharing copyright-protected music is asking a federal judge to reduce the damages she must pay or grant a new trial, while the recording industry is taking steps to make sure she doesn’t share music again. Michael Jackson’s mother loses control of son’s estate on eve of Los Angeles memorialLOS ANGELES — A judge said Monday that Michael Jackson’s longtime attorney and a family friend should take over the pop singer’s estate for now, rejecting a request from Jackson’s mother to be put in charge or share control. Recording industry wants Minn. woman barred from downloading and sharing music in futureMINNEAPOLIS — Just weeks after a federal jury ruled that a Minnesota woman must pay $1.92 million for illegally sharing copyright-protected music, the recording industry wants to make sure she doesn’t do it again. Fans to open ‘Big House’ in Macon as Allman Brothers Band museum in DecemberMACON, Ga. — It’s the place where the Allman Brothers Band founded their Southern rock sound, the place where the song “Ramblin’ Man” was penned and the last place Duane Allman visited before dying in a motorcycle crash in 1971. Judge says Michael Jackson’s longtime attorney and family friend should take over estateLOS ANGELES — A judge says Michael Jackson’s longtime attorney and a family friend should take over the singer’s estate. Michael Jackson’s family seeks delay in naming executors of will to probe singer’s affairsLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s family wants a judge to delay the appointment of two men as temporary administrators of the pop superstar’s estate, a person close to the Jacksons said. Jackson’s kids had an isolated life but a loving bond with their superstar father, friends sayNEW YORK — When Rabbi Shmuley Boteach brought his children to play with Michael Jackson’s kids at Neverland Ranch some eight years ago, the rabbi’s youngsters naturally made a beeline for the fabulous rides — the Ferris wheel, the roller coaster, the bumper cars. White freedom rider returns to heroic honor in Miss., where her civil rights work was scornedJACKSON, Miss. — Corey Carter could hear snippets of music in his head — a calm and subtle melody that hadn’t found its shape. The 19-year-old college student simply needed a hero to visualize before he could finish his composition for wind ensemble. Attorney: Debbie Rowe still deciding whether to seek custody of kids she had with JacksonLOS ANGELES — Deborah Rowe, the ex-wife of Michael Jackson and the mother of two of his children, has not reached a final decision on whether to seek custody of the children, a lawyer said Thursday. DEA joins Jackson death probe; memorial plans still mystery after Neverland ruled outLOS ANGELES — With the federal Drug Enforcement Administration now joining the investigation into Michael Jackson’s death, Jermaine Jackson says he would be “hurt” if toxicology reports show that his younger brother abused prescription drugs. DEA joins Michael Jackson death probe; memorial plans still mystery after Neverland ruled outLOS ANGELES — Jermaine Jackson said he would be “hurt” if toxicology reports show that Michael Jackson abused prescription drugs, but that he did not know about any drug use by his younger brother. Person with knowledge of Michael Jackson’s will says his mother gets custody; assets in trustLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s will gives custody of his children to the singer’s mother and leaves all of his assets in a trust fund, a person with knowledge of the document told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Jackson’s mother fires first salvo to control the billion-dollar-plus fortune of ‘King of Pop’LOS ANGELES — So, who gets Michael Jackson’s riches? Michael Jackson’s parents move quickly to take charge of his estate, gain custody of his kidsLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s family moved quickly Monday to take control of his complicated personal and financial affairs, winning temporary custody of his three children and asking a judge to name the King of Pop’s mother as administrator of his estate. Joe Jackson, Michael Jackson’s hard-driving father, returns to the spotlight with son’s deathNEW YORK — At the BET Awards over the weekend, Michael Jackson’s father, Joe Jackson, was back in front of the cameras. Wearing a black fedora and oversized sunglasses, he spoke proudly of his son, paid tribute to “a superstar” and promoted his own new record label. Michael Jackson’s mother files for guardianship of the singer’s 3 childrenLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s mother is caring for the singer’s three children and asked the court Monday to declare her their guardian. Bon Jovi, Baez show support for Iranian protesters with lyrics in FarsiCAIRO — They wouldn’t be allowed to perform in Iran, but singers Joan Baez and Jon Bon Jovi are showing their support for protesters. Pain was as familiar as success throughout Michael Jackson’s remarkable career cut shortIt was the last day of shooting for a Pepsi commercial at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles in 1984, and the only hiccup had been an argument between Michael Jackson and an ad executive over whether the young superstar would take off his sunglasses. Jackson’s body released by LA county coroner; no funeral service plans announcedLOS ANGELES — The body of Michael Jackson, who died Thursday, has been released by the Los Angeles County coroner’s office. Comedians mark death of the oft joked about Michael Jackson with both jokes and deferenceNEW YORK — For years, comedians have made Michael Jackson a punch line. In deference to the beloved pop star’s family and fans, though, many treated his death differently. For still others, it wasn’t “too soon.” Gary, Ind. mayor hopes Jackson’s modest boyhood home becomes the new Graceland for fansGARY, Ind. — The hardscrabble city of Gary, Ind., which rose to prosperity in its steelmaking heyday and saw its fortunes fall with the industry, sees an opportunity in the death of its most famous native: Michael Jackson. Big fine could be big trouble for both defendants and recording industry in file-sharing caseMINNEAPOLIS — The $1.92 million verdict against a Minnesota woman accused of sharing 24 songs over the Internet could ratchet up the pressure on other defendants to settle with the recording industry — if the big fine can withstand an appeal. Verdict reached in Minn. music download trial; woman accused of illegal file-sharingMINNEAPOLIS — A verdict has been reached in Minneapolis in the nation’s only file-sharing case to go to trial. Recording industry vows to prove Minnesota woman illegally shared 24 songsMINNEAPOLIS — The recording industry began its second attempt at proving that a Minnesota woman engaged in illegal sharing of copyrighted music on the Internet and should be held accountable. National Folk Festival in Butte, Mont., July 10-12 celebrating the WestHELENA, Mont. — The lineup for the second National Folk Festival taking place in “Butte, America” July 10-12 stars about 250 singers, dancers and other artists, along with hoofed performers from all over Montana. Malawi appeal court grants Madonna’s bid to adopt 3-year-old Mercy; lawyer says adoption finalBLANTYRE, Malawi — There’s mercy for Madonna — Malawi’s highest court ruled Friday that the pop star can adopt a second child from the African nation, citing her love, determination, and “income tax returns.” Malawi’s highest court grants Madonna’s bid to adopt 3-year-old MercyBLANTYRE, Malawi — Madonna can get “Mercy,” Malawi’s highest court ruled Friday. The court overruled a lower court, saying the pop star can adopt 3-year-old Chifundo “Mercy” James. Malawi appeal court grants Madonna’s bid to adopt 3-year-old MercyBLANTYRE, Malawi — Madonna can get “Mercy,” Malawi’s highest court ruled Friday. The court overruled a lower court, saying the pop star can adopt 3-year-old Chifundo “Mercy” James. Lawyer: Court will rule Friday on Madonna’s effort to adopt girl from MalawiBLANTYRE, Malawi — Malawi’s highest court plans to announce Friday whether Madonna can adopt a second child from the impoverished southern African country, the pop star’s lawyer said Thursday. Marian Anderson, Winston Churchill and The Who join the Library of Congress recording archiveWASHINGTON — Twenty-five culturally significant recordings — including a 70-year-old radio broadcast of Marian Anderson’s recital at the Lincoln Memorial, Dylan Thomas reading of “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” and Winston Churchill’s post-World War II speech that coined the term Iron Curtain — will be preserved in a special sound archive. |
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