One case closes, another opens for EMI
A New York court cleared EMI of allegations it inflated SoundScan figures and ruled Avatar must pay damages, while rapper Ras Kass has sued EMI's Priority Records.…
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Could Warner back the Sony BMG merger?
A New York Post report suggests Warner may back the Sony BMG merger, since three similarly sized majors could be more stable and make a Warner-EMI deal more likely.…
Courtney Love negotiating new record deal
Courtney Love is reportedly in talks with EMI, V2, Sanctuary and other independents for a label to release her upcoming album, after leaving Universal Music last year.…
Major label mergers dominate the music industry rumour mill in 2003
Major label merger talk shaped 2003, ending with Sony agreeing to merge its recorded music with BMG, a deal IMPALA has pledged to fight.…
Warner's publishing arm Warner Chappell reportedly being prepared for sale
Morgan Stanley is reportedly preparing Warner Chappell for auction, which could raise an estimated $1.2 billion for cash-strapped parent Time Warner.…
Matthew Jay dies after fall from window
Parlophone-signed singer-songwriter Matthew Jay has died after falling from a seventh-floor window, with his family, label and manager paying tribute.…
EMI plan Duran Duran video collection
EMI plan a two-DVD set of Duran Duran videos from their EMI years, including alternative versions and a Q&A with Nick Rhodes and Simon LeBon.…
Coldplay have post VMA boost
Coldplay's album sales rose 25 per cent after their VMA appearance, and EMI will release a live DVD and CD in November.…
EMI chief mounts a defence in online 'major labels are evil' debate
EMI vice-chairman David Munns has responded to criticism from music fans in a BBC Online debate about major labels' practices.…
BMG WMG merger talks extended but shaky
Merger talks between BMG and Warner Music have been extended, but insiders doubt agreement will be reached over valuation and personnel.…
Rumours of EMI and WMG merger bid spark majors' concern
According to hitsdailydouble, EMI's recent offers to acquire Warner are linked to concern among the majors about rival mergers, with Warner also in talks with BMG.…
Universal, EMI and publishers oppose BMG's bid to dismiss Napster lawsuit
Universal Music, EMI and a publishers' consortium have opposed Bertelsmann's motion to dismiss their lawsuit over BMG's financial support of Napster.…