Dream Theater Debuts Atop Euro Chart July 03, 2009
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| Rock and Pop Europe welcomes a new bestseller on the composite European Top 100 Albums chart, as New York rock outfit Dream Theater's "Black Clouds and Silver Linings" (Roadrunner) opens its account at No. 1. » Full Story
AEG Ogden Deal For Sydney Entertainment Centre Nixed July 03, 2009 - Arena Management, operator of the Sydney Entertainment Centre, has admitted competitor AEG Ogden had been circling the venue's operating lease, but said any such deal has since been nixed. » Full Story
Live Nation, Microsoft Enter Into Sponsorship Deal June 30, 2009 - Microsoft's recently launched Web browser Internet Explorer 8 will be the official sponsor of the upcoming Nickelback tour and the Live Nation-produced Bamboozle Music Festival. » Full Story
Data Transport Key To Pirate Bay’s Business Model July 02, 2009 - Global Gaming Factory X (GGF), which purchased The Pirate Bay for $7.7 million, says it plans to turn the site into a legitimate, profitable source of downloadable media through data transport. » Full Story
Sony Music, Indie Distro IODA Sign Partnership July 01, 2009 - Sony Music Entertainment and indie digital distributor IODA have joined forces in a partnership that allows Sony and its independent distribution subsidiary RED to tap into IODA's digital distribution system worldwide. Sony has also made a strategic investment in the company as well. » Full Story
Dream Theater Debuts Atop Euro Chart July 03, 2009 - Europe welcomes a new bestseller on the composite European Top 100 Albums chart, as New York rock outfit Dream Theater's "Black Clouds and Silver Linings" (Roadrunner) opens its account at No. 1. » Full Story
DEA Joins Michael Jackson Death Probe July 02, 2009 - The circumstances surrounding Michael Jackson's death have become a federal issue, with the Drug Enforcement Administration asked to help police take a look at the pop star's doctors and possible drug use. » Full Story
EMI Publishing Canada President Resigns July 03, 2009 - Michael McCarty, president of EMI Music Publishing Canada, has announced he is resigning and has accepted another job in the Canadian publishing industry. » Full Story
Michael Jackson Set To Rock Charts Again July 03, 2009 - Industry prognosticators project that his "Thriller" album may sell as much as 110,000-130,000 by week's end at the close of business on Sunday, July 5. » Full Story
Whispers To Record First Gospel Album May 14, 2009 Grammy Award-winning gospel icon Fred Hammond is on board to produce several tracks for the project, which is tentatively slated for a fall 2009 release. » Full Story
Briefs: CMT Impact On Sales, A Look At Zune HD June 25, 2009 CMT Awards show's impact on sales; Hitwise says Twitter is great at driving traffic to entertainment sites but not nearly as strong at driving transactions; the Local Radio Freedom Act has gained ten more supporters, and more. » Full Story
BT Launches iPhone App June 18, 2009 Trance pioneer Brian "BT" Transeau has launched an iPhone app in support of his new album "The Rose of Jericho." » Full Story
Black Eyed Peas' Tour Heads Down Under July 02, 2009 Black Eyed Peas will be heading down under for a six-date tour in support of their chart-topping latest album "The E.N.D." (Interscope). » Full Story
Mun2, KIIS-FM Partner On 'Chicas' Promo July 02, 2009 The station will cover “Chicas Project” stars July 9 as they conduct a stunt on Hollywood Boulevard, beginning with a live segment during Ryan Seacrest’s morning show. » Full Story
Playboy Stages 31st Annual Jazz Festival June 15, 2009 Whether you like your jazz straight ahead, New Orleans, funky or Latin style, there was something for everyone at the 31st annual Playboy Jazz Festival (June 13-14 at the Hollywood Bowl). » Full Story
