Oopsie: Remember those “illegal” file-sharing websites the U.S. Department Of Homeland Security shut down over American Thanksgiving Weekend? Turns out a good portion of them were blogs that post material leaked to them by managers, artists and labels. —The New York Times
Memphis rapper Yo Gotti turned himself in to police yesterday and was charged with — get this — aggravated riot (yes, that’s a real thing) in connection with a gunfight that took place in late November. He’s since been released by the po-pos. —HipHopDX
Justin Bieber is not going to be charged over an incident in Richmond, B.C. earlier this year when he allegedly punched a 12-year-old in the face at a laser tag park after the boy reportedly called him a “faggot.” He won’t be charged with crimes against people’s eardrums, either. —MTV News
The Ronettes, the ’60s all-female group Phil Spector once recorded, have sued the jailed producer for unpaid royalties. It follows a previous suit filed in 2008, which resulted in a settlement last year, but apparently payments stemming from that were also inaccurate. Really, can things get any worse for Spector at this point? —Business Week
Pink Floyd have won one against the man (aka EMI). —Sky News
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