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Michael Jackson Set To Rock Charts Again
July 03, 2009 - Rock and Pop
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
AEG Giving Away 17,500 Tickets To Michael Jackson Memorial
July 03, 2009 - Rock and Pop
AEG announced the ticketing process for the Michael Jackson memorial service at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday. » Full Story
SEC Filing Outlines A Merged Ticketmaster-Live Nation
July 03, 2009 - Touring
Ticketmaster and Live Nation filed a Form S-4 with the SEC on Wednesday that offers many details on the proposed merger of the two companies. » Full Story
EMI Publishing Canada President Resigns
July 03, 2009 - Global | Publishing | Executive Turntable
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
Dream Theater Debuts Atop Euro Chart
July 03, 2009 - Global | Retail | 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
Surge For Michael Jackson Sales, Airplay Across Europe
July 03, 2009 - Global | Retail | Rock and Pop
In the week following his death, sales and airplay for Michael Jackson have increased significantly across Europe. » Full Story
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    RECORD LABELS
Michael Jackson Left 'Endless' Supply Of Unreleased Music
July 02, 2009 -
Michael Jackson had a mountain of unreleased recordings in the vault when he died — music that is almost certain to be packaged and repackaged for his fans in the years to come. » Full Story
Sony Music, Indie Distro IODA Sign Partnership
July 01, 2009 -
Universal Japan Names Kazu Koike New CEO
July 01, 2009 -
TOURING
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
Strong Demand For Jackson Souvenirs
July 03, 2009 -
SEC Filing Outlines A Merged Ticketmaster-Live Nation
July 03, 2009 -
BRANDING
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
David Banner, MC Lyte to Judge KFC Hitmaker Contest
June 30, 2009 -
Don Omar Sings Jingle In AT&T Campaign
June 23, 2009 -
DIGITAL / MOBILE
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
Briefs: Country Sales, EFF, Spotify, TuneUp
July 02, 2009 -
Mobile Firm Dada Cuts Staff
July 02, 2009 -
INDIES
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
Violent Soho Wrapping New Set
June 30, 2009 -
Zebralution To Distribute Moby Album
June 23, 2009 -
GLOBAL
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
EMI Publishing Canada President Resigns
July 03, 2009 -
AEG Ogden Deal For Sydney Entertainment Centre Nixed
July 03, 2009 -
LEGAL & MANAGEMENT
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
Labels' Usenet.com Victory Could Set Important Precedent
July 01, 2009 -
Briefs: FCC Chairman, CDBaby, Spotify, EMI
June 30, 2009 -
PUBLISHING
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
BMI CEO Del Bryant Named Chairperson OF FastTrack Board
June 29, 2009 -
Letter From The Editor: Jackson Tribute Issue This Week
June 29, 2009 -
RETAIL
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
Dream Theater Debuts Atop Euro Chart
July 03, 2009 -
Surge For Michael Jackson Sales, Airplay Across Europe
July 03, 2009 -
CHRISTIAN
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
CLASSICAL
Echo Klassik Awards Honors Placido Domingo
June 29, 2009
Tenor Placido Domingo is to receive the lifetime achievement award at the German Echo Klassik Awards 2009. » Full Story
Naxos Acquires Finland's Ondine Label
June 18, 2009
New York Philharmonic Elects New Chairman
June 12, 2009
COUNTRY
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
Jonas Brothers Debut Atop Billboard 200
June 24, 2009
Taylor Swift, Brad Paisley Win Big AT CMT Awards
June 17, 2009
DANCE
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
Calvin Harris Books U.K. Tour
June 05, 2009
Electric Daisy Carnival Announces Lineup
June 03, 2009
R&B / HIP-HOP
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
Jay-Z Confirms Roc Nation Deals With Sony, Atlantic
June 30, 2009
Letter From The Editor: Jackson Tribute Issue This Week
June 29, 2009
LATIN
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
Mercedes Sosa, Andres Cepeda Top Charts In Latin America
July 01, 2009
Industry Exec Zamora Launches Label
July 01, 2009
ROCK
AEG Giving Away 17,500 Tickets To Michael Jackson Memorial
July 03, 2009
AEG announced the ticketing process for the Michael Jackson memorial service at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday. » Full Story
Michael Jackson Set To Rock Charts Again
July 03, 2009
Dream Theater Debuts Atop Euro Chart
July 03, 2009
JAZZ
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
Saxophonist Sam Butera Dies At 81
June 05, 2009
Martin Scorsese To Direct Frank Sinatra Movie
May 14, 2009
 
 
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