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Ghetts sentenced to 12 years for fatal London hit-and-run
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UK grime artist Ghetts, whose real name is Justin Clarke-Samuel, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for causing the death of a student in a hit-and-run incident. The 41-year-old pleaded guilty to dangerous driving charges after striking 20-year-old Yubin Tamang in Ilford, London, last October. He has also been banned from driving for 17 years.
Kent singer and producer Venbee has launched her new observational single 'Not My Day', which has received endorsement from Lewis Capaldi. The track details everyday mishaps like struggling with a shopping trolley at Asda and a declined card at checkout. Capaldi shared a video of himself dancing to it on TikTok.
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Music Venue Trust has launched the 'Set The Record Straight' campaign targeting PRS For Music over unfair and opaque licensing fees for UK grassroots venues. The initiative highlights over £666,000 in billing discrepancies and unclaimed royalties. Venues and artists report crippling bills and systemic issues in fee calculations.