EMI label launch boyband via Habbo Hotel
EMI label Innocent are promoting boyband 365 and their debut single 'One Touch' through a partnership with the Habbo Hotel virtual chat site.…
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EMI shares rise after talk of going private
EMI shares rose on London Stock Exchange following rumours that EMI management are preparing an offer to take the group private, with a formal statement expected this week.…
Victory sue EMI over Hawthorne Heights dispute
Victory Records has sued EMI and Virgin US, alleging they induced Hawthorne Heights to break their contract, seeking $20 million in damages.…
Beatles album LOVE to be available in 5.1 surround sound
EMI's US division Capitol has confirmed the Beatles album LOVE will be released in 5.1 surround sound, out 20 November.…
EMI expands Dean Martin deal beyond recordings
EMI has licensed Dean Martin's name, image and likeness from his estate, extending its involvement beyond the recording catalogue it already distributes.…
Court criticises Hummer Winblad over deleted Napster emails
A federal judge found Hummer Winblad guilty of gross negligence over a 2000 instruction to destroy Napster emails, which could be used against it in the case.…
EMI admits Brazilian fraud will affect financials
EMI says accounting fraud at its Brazilian business overstated revenue by £12 million and profit by £9 million, affecting results to be released on 15 November.…
Jermaine Dupri confirms departure from Virgin
Jermaine Dupri has confirmed his departure from EMI's Virgin Records US, saying he chose to leave rather than being forced out.…
Ono keeping options open with EMI lawsuit
Yoko Ono filed a lawsuit against EMI over royalties owed to the John Lennon estate, though out-of-court talks reportedly continue.…
Lebo Mathosa dies
South African Kwaito singer Lebo Mathosa has died in a car crash near Johannesburg at the age of 29.…
Musicbrigade to supply content to MSN's expanded video service
Musicbrigade has agreed to supply EMI and indie label music videos to MSN's ad-funded, subscription and download video services in the UK and France.…
Ono sues EMI over John Lennon royalties
Yoko Ono has filed a $13 million lawsuit against EMI and Capitol, alleging they under-reported John Lennon royalties and gave dishonest accounting.…