EMI signs deal with Last.fm
EMI has agreed a deal with music social network Last.fm, following Warner, which EMI says will give its artists more exposure through the service.…
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AIM to hold emergency meeting over IMPALA fallout
The Association Of Independent Music has called an emergency board meeting after Ministry Of Sound and Gut Records quit over its support of IMPALA's stance on a Warner/EMI deal.…
EMI reportedly demanding upfront payments before selling MP3s
Bloomberg reports EMI is demanding large upfront payments from download platforms before releasing its catalogue as DRM-free MP3s, which may delay their arrival.…
Ministry Of Sound quits AIM over IMPALA's support for Warner/EMI
Ministry Of Sound has resigned from AIM, objecting to the trade body's support for IMPALA's decision not to oppose a Warner takeover of EMI.…
EMI in talks with private equity firms over possible takeover
The New York Post reports EMI is in talks with investment firms One Equity Partners, Apollo Management and Permira about a possible takeover of the major.…
EMI goes eco-friendly with Natural Resources Defence Council
EMI is working with the Natural Resources Defence Council on an environmental strategy, following Warner Music's similar plans for more eco-friendly CD packaging and recycling.…
EMI says it will consider Warner offer but wants regulatory assurance
EMI has told Warner it would seriously consider a takeover offer but needs assurance it would win European Commission approval, while reports suggest Warner is seeking bank funding.…
Warner planning cash offer for EMI at 260p per share
Warner is reportedly planning a cash offer of 260p per share for EMI, lower than earlier bids, though insiders doubt EMI's board will accept it.…
Dandy Warhols deny being dropped by Capitol Records
Dandy Warhols manager Lee Cohen has denied rumours the band are being dropped by Capitol Records as part of EMI's US restructure, and says new songs will premiere in March.…
EMI confirms new Warner approach over takeover
EMI has confirmed Warner Music made an initial merger approach on 24 January, after EMI's profit warnings, with the deal's EU regulatory prospects improved by IMPALA's support.…
Divisions may merge at SonyBMG US
SonyBMG may merge its Epic and Columbia divisions in the US, following EMI's merger of Capitol and Virgin, with possible job losses.…
Beatles company sues over lost photos
EMI and Apple Corps are reportedly suing Crystal Systems for £700,000 after a cleaner destroyed a box of Beatles photographs in 2001.…