More merger news
Warners is still talking to EMI about a possible merger alongside the BMG talks, while former Universal boss Barry Diller reportedly lunched with Universal CEO Jean-Rene Fourtou.…
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The grey downloaders increasingly important
MP3.com research suggests over-45s make up up to a quarter of music downloading, while Forrester predicts download revenue will reach £900m by 2007.…
More merger news
AOL Time Warner and Bertelsmann are reportedly seriously considering merging their music operations into a 50/50 group, according to the Wall Street Journal, though EU competition approval would be a hurdle.…
Former Sony man may need to take a cut in his ambitions
Former Sony boss Tommy Mottola is unlikely to raise the $30 million he sought for a new venture, with Universal Music and EMI reportedly in talks.…
Star Spangles set date for album release
New York band The Star Spangles will release their debut album Bazooka!!! via EMI in July, featuring two cover versions and several new songs.…
Is Robbie committed to breaking America?
Robbie Williams told a US magazine he is unlikely to break America because he is not prepared to tour hard enough, a concern for EMI.…
New Harrison single due for release
EMI will release a new single, Any Road, from George Harrison's posthumous album Brainwashed this month, with an enhanced version including a video.…
Moffats' new band sign profit share deal with EMI
Alberta's Hidell have signed a profit-sharing deal with EMI Music Canada for their debut album, with the band contributing to costs and sharing profits after recoupment.…
Labels take on download backers
Universal and EMI have sued investment firm Hummer Winblad for backing Napster, seeking $150,000 per violation, in a case that may deter investors from funding file-sharing services.…
EMI not fazed by Robbie's US sales
EMI says it is unconcerned by Robbie Williams' 21,000 first-week US sales for 'Escapology', saying it was in line with expectations and America needs a long-term approach.…
Whole Radiohead album already online
Radiohead's forthcoming album 'Hail to the Thief' has leaked online in full despite EMI's efforts, with guitarist Jonny Greenwood saying the band are more bemused than annoyed.…
Universal plan DVD Audio releases
Universal Music Group will release twenty albums on DVD-Audio before the end of the year, following EMI's SACD re-release of Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side Of The Moon'.…