Jewels of the British rock and pop industry catalogue are at risk because of outdated laws affecting copyright of sound recordings, according to campaigners.

Robbie Williams writhed, Shakira shouted and Madonna didn’t show up, although all three won honours at one of France’s biggest music awards shows.

The chairman of EMI Group PLC, the world’s No. 3 record company, today condemned French moves to legalise online music file-sharing as an “aberration,” and urged a rethink by the government.

French rock superstar Johnny Hallyday has had rape charges against him dropped after a Nice, France, judge ruled there was insufficient evidence to take the case to court.

French rock legend Johnny Hallyday is pleading with Belgian authorities "from the heart" to let him adopt their nationality, despite insisting he'll remain living in France.

France’s favourite rock star, accused of raping a hostess aboard his yacht, went before two investigating judges, but only as a witness.