District of Columbia sues SonyBMG over rootkit
A record buyer, Nicholas Xanthakos, has sued SonyBMG in the District Of Columbia over rootkit anti-piracy software, following similar actions by Texas and the Electronic Frontier Foundation.…
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HMV Canada pulls Dylan stock in Starbucks protest
HMV Canada has removed all Bob Dylan albums from its stores in protest at his exclusive deal with Starbucks for the live album 'Live At The Gaslight 1962'.…
The Go! Team get US deal
The Go! Team have signed a US deal with Sony division Columbia, which will release 'Thunder, Lightning, Strike' there with two new tracks.…
Springsteen looking for a new deal
Bruce Springsteen's deal with Sony's Columbia is reportedly up, with his reps testing the market and reportedly seeking $50 million from labels including Interscope.…
RIAA steps up anti-download campaign with local lawsuits
The RIAA is reportedly targeting several suspected illegal downloaders in the same area at once, with seven people targeted in South California after sweeps at Columbia and Princeton.…
Sounds out majors
Prince reportedly sounded out major labels during Grammy week about distribution rights for his next album, having released 'Musicology' via a one-album deal with Columbia.…
Napster go Oasis crazy
UK Napster has launched a download-only Oasis EP and an exclusive track, plus a radio stream of the band's back catalogue for subscribers.…
UK S&G release on Columbia
The live Simon & Garfunkel double album and DVD 'Old Friends: Live On Stage' will be released in the UK on Sony's Columbia label on 29 November.…
Beyonce injured during TV rehearsal
Beyonce has torn a leg muscle rehearsing for a Destiny's Child TV special, and her label Columbia says some appearances may have to shift.…
Simon & Garfunkel best of planned
Sony label Columbia plans a two-CD best-of for Simon & Garfunkel with 32 tracks, including four live tracks, to coincide with the expected reunion tour.…
George Michael may return to Sony label Columbia
US rumours suggest George Michael may return to Sony label Columbia, despite an acrimonious split, after recent spells with Virgin and DreamWorks.…
The Matrix sign to Columbia and plan own album
Songwriting team The Matrix have signed to Sony's Columbia in the US to record their own material, with a release planned for February.…