Babyshambles to release EP via Regal
Babyshambles are reportedly releasing an EP called 'The Blinding' via EMI's Regal imprint in November, alongside a run of UK and Irish tour dates.…
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EMI and T-Mobile announce ad-funded mobile video pilot
EMI and T-Mobile have launched a UK pilot offering free, ad-funded music videos from EMI artists to T-Mobile customers, with the system enabled by Rhythm NewMedia.…
Universal and Bertelsmann reach deal over Napster investment
Bertelsmann will pay Universal $60 million to settle a dispute over its funding of the original Napster, without accepting liability for copyright infringement.…
Mills defends indies united stand against consolidation
Beggars boss and IMPALA chair Martin Mills argues in Billboard that independents must unite to counter the growing dominance of the major labels.…
REM drummer back for one off
Former REM drummer Bill Berry will play three songs with the band when they are inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame on 16 September.…
Poptones boss says music business is out of tune
Poptones boss Alan McGee says the music business model is out of date and that only Apple understands the digital future.…
MySpace plans download service
MySpace will let its estimated 3 million unsigned artists sell MP3 downloads via their artist pages, with e-commerce handled by Snocap and talks reportedly under way with EMI.…
EMI likely to appeal Beatles royalty ruling
EMI says it is likely to appeal a New York court decision allowing The Beatles to pursue their royalties case against Capitol.…
EMI v Beatles case to go ahead
A New York court has refused EMI's bid to dismiss The Beatles' royalties lawsuit, which seeks £13.2m in damages and the return of their master recordings.…
Babyshambles in talks with Parlophone
Parlophone has confirmed it is in negotiations with Babyshambles for a new record deal, though it denies the Daily Mirror's report of a £1 million agreement.…
Info announced on new Robbie long player
EMI have confirmed Robbie Williams' new album will be called 'Rudebox', out in October, with production from Joey Negro, William Orbit and Mark Ronson, and a tracklisting revealed.…
Poison sue EMI over royalty dispute
Rock band Poison are suing EMI, alleging its Capitol division has underpaid royalties throughout their career and failed to allow an audit of their accounts.…