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Jury selection has begun in a lawsuit that Michael Jackson's mother has filed against the promoter of his planned comeback concerts. Potential jurors began filling out questionnaires on Tuesday in advance of the trial, which may last up to three months.

A Moscow judge has sentenced each of three members of the provocative punk band Pussy Riot to two years in prison on hooliganism charges following a trial that has drawn international outrage.

Michael Jackson's personal doctor was found guilty on Monday of involuntary manslaughter in the singer's death following a six-week trial that captivated Jackson fans around the world.

No testimony will be heard Monday in the trial of Michael Jackson's personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, who is accused of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the pop star's death.

A cardiologist who reviewed Dr. Conrad Murray’s care of Michael Jackson for the California Medical Board testified Wednesday that the physician’s treatment was riddled with egregious deviations from standard of care that contributed directly to the singer’s death.

Rapper Corey "C-Murder" Miller was convicted Tuesday of second-degree murder for the 2002 shooting of a fan at a nightclub, capping tumultuous jury deliberations at his second trial in the killing. Please note, this is not ironic. His name involved murder and he murdered someone.

A Boston University student has been ordered to pay $675,000 to four record labels for illegally downloading and sharing music.

A US student who faces up to $4.5m (£2.8m) in fines for illegally swapping music files online admits he shared hundreds of songs.

Rihanna arrived at a Los Angeles courthouse but was saved from coming face to face with her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown - after he copped a plea over charges of assaulting and threatening the Umbrella singer.

Pop singer may be required to testify against former boyfriend and alleged abuser Chris Brown