Dance imprint gets Radio 1 show
Novamute, the dance imprint on Mute, will get a two-hour Radio 1 special on 17 October, introduced by founder Daniel Miller.…
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EMI admits Robbie deal comes with extras
EMI chief David Munns says the Robbie Williams deal is not high risk, while the label gains a cut of touring, merchandise and publishing income.…
EMI make US commitments for Robbie
EMI has promised Robbie Williams a serious US marketing push through Capitol as part of his record-breaking contract, though Billboard's Jonathan Cohen says a hit track is needed.…
Will Robbie lose his Chambers support?
Robbie Williams has signed a four-album deal with EMI, but no contract is in place for future work with songwriter Guy Chambers.…
Williams signs big time to EMI
Robbie Williams has re-signed with EMI in what is reported as Britain's biggest record contract, reportedly worth £50 million over six albums, with greater artistic control.…
Chart anniversary celebrations planned
The Official UK Chart marks its 50th anniversary on 14 November with a Channel 4 countdown, a book, CDs, Radio 1 and Radio 2 specials and exhibitions.…
Rod Stewart's son sentenced; Gallagher to marry Nicole Appleton
Rod Stewart's son Sean has been jailed for 90 days, Liam Gallagher is reportedly to marry Nicole Appleton, and Robbie Williams may rename his albums.…
AOL Time Warner eyes UK TV company and says it hasn't given up on EMI
AOL Time Warner says it is interested in buying a UK TV company and has not given up on acquiring EMI, though any move needs government approval.…
New George Harrison album to be released on anniversary of his death
EMI plans to release a new George Harrison album completed before his death, produced by Jeff Lynne, on the first anniversary in November.…
EMI may lose FTSE listing
EMI could be removed from the FTSE 100 at the 10 September reshuffle after its shares fell to their lowest level since 1987.…
Next Robbie LP finished
Robbie Williams has finished his next album 'Escapology', due 18 November, completing his EMI commitments, while a rumoured £50m deal is said to be on the table.…
Radiohead ask for input from their fans (then EMI sue them)
Radiohead are testing 16 new songs live to gauge which will appear on their next album, but EMI Germany has sued various fan sites that posted MP3s of the unreleased material.…