Music media steady in 2006, though Smash Hits and Top Of The Pops are axed
A review of 2006 music media notes NME's expansion and steady magazine audiences, while EMAP closed Smash Hits and the BBC axed Top Of The Pops.…
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MySpace and YouTube dominate 2006 user-generated content debate
A review of 2006 looks at MySpace and YouTube's rise, copyright disputes including Universal's lawsuits, and EMI's reluctance over its YouTube deal.…
Live sector booms in 2006, with Live Nation's Academy deal under scrutiny
The live sector had a strong 2006, with The Rolling Stones' tour declared the top grossing ever, while the Competition Commission requires Live Nation to sell some Academy venues.…
Interoperability remains the digital music debate of 2006
A review of 2006 digital music highlights interoperability, with French legislation prompting debate about Apple's iPod and iTunes model and DRM restrictions.…
Year in review: music of 2006
CMU's review of 2006 music highlights the Arctic Monkeys' success, the rise of electro-indie, and big albums from Snow Patrol, Keane, The Killers and others.…
In the tabloids: the 2006 celebrity year in review
A look back at 2006's tabloid stories, covering Guns N Roses, Madonna's adoption and Michael Jackson's finances, plus rehab stints for Tom Chaplin and Justin Hawkins.…
CMU Track Of The Year 2006: readers' top ten
CMU Daily readers have voted Misty's Big Adventure's 'Fashion Parade' their track of 2006, ahead of Simian v Justice's 'We Are Your Friends' and eight others.…
Digital households now in the majority
Almost three in four UK households now watch digital television, according to OfCom, bringing the planned analogue switch-off closer.…
Melua is best selling European female
Katie Melua has been named Europe's best-selling female artist of 2006, with her album Piece By Piece selling over 3 million units.…
Spears and Fed-Ex top viral video list
Britney Spears' belching clip tops the year's celebrity viral video chart, with Kevin Federline's divorce-text footage in second place.…
Many lack reading skills required for karaoke
Research by the Get On literacy campaign suggests millions of UK adults may struggle to read karaoke lyrics for popular songs.…
Dylan tops Billboard critics poll
Billboard's critics poll of its staff ranked Bob Dylan's Modern Times first among the top ten albums of 2006.…