Eminem
Queen and Coldplay are the new Beethoven and Mozart
The likes of ABBA, Queen and Coldplay should now be put on the same pedestal of the world's greatest classical composers according to a new study published in the Psychomusicology: Music, Mind, and… Audio
Govt sets sights on ticket scalpers
The government has announced plans to cap the price anyone can on-sell tickets for, and will now start seeking public feedback. Audio
Hilltop Hoods opening for a master
Tonight Eminem is playing Wellington's Westpac Stadium in front of what is believed to be a record crowd of 45,000. Supporting him on his Rapture tour are Australian hip hop crew Hilltop Hoods who… Audio
Sound Opinions: Diss tracks
'Sound Opinions' is a long-running music show that's been on air for around 25 years. In it hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their encyclopedic and evolving knowledge of music ranging from the… Audio
Eminem appeal: National seeks reduced damages payout
The National Party has asked the Court of Appeal to reduce the amount of damages it has to pay for breaching copyright in its 2014 election campaign. Last year the High Court found the music library… Audio
Eminem to donate legal win money to charity
Rap superstar Eminem has told a US magazine he is planning to donate proceeds from his legal win against the National Party to charity.
Online register would prevent 'Eminem-esque' troubles
A copyright expert is calling for an online record of music and songs to prevent a recurrence of the Eminem pitfall that caught out the National Party.
National a 'victim' in copyright case - Mike Chunn
A long time guardian of New Zealand songwriter's incomes says he feels sorry for the National Party. National has been ordered by the High Court to pay $600,000 to American rapper Eminem's publishers… Audio
Did National act in good faith or steal Eminem's song?
The High Court ruling into the National Party's use of Eminem's song referenced Professor of Law James Boyle's work 'Theft! A History of Music'. He talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
National ordered to pay $600k to Eminem for copyright offence
The High Court has ruled the National Party breached copyright by using Eminem's song 'Lose Yourself' in its 2014 election campaign ad. Eminem's publisher Joel Martin responds. Video, Audio
National Party told to pay $600,000 to Eminem over copyright
National Party loses case with Eminem. Copyright Lawyer Ben Cain has read the judgement. Audio
'Low threshold of originality' claimed for Eminem track
The American rapper's 'Lose Yourself' was not substantially reproduced in a National Party advertising campaign, a defence lawyer says.
National Party presents closing arguments at Eminem copyright trial
National party's lawyer told The High Court at Auckland that the basic musical structure of Eminem's song was not original. Audio
National Party witnesses give evidence at copyright trial
A woman who managed the National Party's 2014 election campaign has told a Court of assurances the party received about its use of music similar to a song by Eminem. Our Court reporter, Ann Marie May… Audio
National party received assurances about sound-alike track
A National Party election campaign song said to be similar to an Eminem track did not breach copyright, a court has been told.
National Party defends use of Eminem sound-alike in election ad
A lawyer for the National Party says the Eminem-esque track it used in its election campaign was provided by a music production library. RNZ court reporter Ann Marie May was at the hearing. Video, Audio
National Party copyright trial starts in High Court
A copyright suit against the National Party continues in the High Court in Wellington this morning. Eight Mile Style, Eminem's music publisher claims the National Party breached copyright by using the… Audio
Eminem's 'Lose Yourself' worth millions in fees, court told
A song by American rapper Eminem rang through the High Court in Wellington as part of its publisher's copyright case against the National Party.
Eminem vs National Party: Court case starts over political ad
The National Party is in court today defending itself from allegations it used an Eminem song without permission in an election advertisement in 2014. AJ Park Lawyer Kate McHaffie specialises in… Audio
Mike Elizondo - Producing hip hop's biggest names
US music producer Mike Elizondo talks to Wallace Chapman about collaborating with some of the biggest names in hip hop, including Dr Dre, Eminem and Snoop Dogg. Audio
