Iovine not fired by Interscope
A Universal spokesman has denied reports that Jimmy Iovine has been fired as head of Interscope, following claims of turmoil after artists including Busta Rhymes were dropped.…
Peter Lofrumento
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Majors will watermark DRM-free MP3s
Universal and SonyBMG will embed watermarks in DRM-free MP3s sold via Amazon identifying the retailer, not the buyer, while EMI says it will not use watermarks.…
More on Universal cuts
Universal's Peter Lofrumento says the recent Island Def Jam job cuts are isolated, while Billboard reports the label denies ending its Stolen Transmission imprint deal.…