When small, unfashionable Blackpool made it to the Premiership last summer, a newspaper ran the headline: "2689 reasons why Blackpool love affair is tainted already"... more
Apple boss Steve Jobs faces having to interrupt his sick leave to testify about alleged anti-competitive practices involving his iPod and iTunes music-download services... more
A group of London-based DJs allegedly used stolen credit cards to buy their own music on iTunes and Amazon in a scam that netted nearly £200,000 in royalties... more
No sooner have we trundled onto the internet superhighway than we realise that there is always something revving up in the fast lane waiting to overtake us... more
In this week's off the record, David Smyth talks about The Feeling, discusses his pick of festive gigs to get you in the christmas mood, and finds out what's new on the world wide web.... more
David Smyth takes a look at what's happening in the world of music, ranging from a Norwegian ruling against iPods to a moustachioed Swede's bonkers tribute to Manuel from Faulty Towers.... more
David Smyth rounds up a selection of the best downloads this week, from an exclusive Beach Boys digital box set on iTunes to a sneak preview of Justin Timberlake's forthcoming album.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do