Google announce video plans
Google plans a video on demand platform with content partners including CBS and ITN, with SonyBMG reportedly the only music partner so far.…
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McCartney planned Beatles reunion
A CBS record contract reportedly indicates Paul McCartney was planning a Beatles reunion in 1979, though whether he could have persuaded the others is questionable.…
Jackson won't go back to the US
Joseph Jackson says his son Michael is unlikely to return to live in the US, and Michael's lawyers are challenging a 'Jesus Juice' trademark filed by a journalist.…
Stern back after one day suspension
Howard Stern returned after a one day suspension by Infinity, which followed his plugging of his upcoming Sirius show, and says he has no hard feelings.…
Latin Grammys switch language
The Latin Grammys were presented entirely in Spanish for the first time, moving from CBS to Spanish-language Univision after declining TV audiences.…
U2 and Foo Fighters pay tribute to Cash
U2, Foo Fighters, Norah Jones and others will perform Johnny Cash covers at CBS special 'I Walk The Line: A Night for Johnny Cash' on 16 November.…
New music website launched in Peel's memory
Dandelion Records and Universal Music have launched a music website, run by John Peel's son Tom Ravenscroft with agent Clive Selwood, to discover new talent in Peel's memory.…
So, what exactly is wrong with payola?
Several US commentators question why Eliot Spitzer targets radio payola when PR and lobbying practices are common, with Slate columnist Daniel Goss arguing the laws are outdated.…
Epic signs INXS as Rock Star: INXS reality show airs on CBS
US SonyBMG division Epic has signed INXS, with the band's search for a new frontman shown on CBS's Rock Star: INXS, and a new album due by year end.…
Viacom considers splitting into MTV and CBS companies
Viacom boss Sumner Redstone is considering splitting the group in two, with Tom Freston leading an MTV company and Leslie Moonves a CBS company.…
Grammy TV audience reaches new low
An estimated 18.8 million people watched the Grammys on CBS, a 28% drop on last year, continuing a wider decline in awards show audiences.…
Congress get serious over TV obscenities
US Congress is set to pass measures raising fines for on-air indecency to $500,000 per incident, with the backing of the FCC.…