Thursday's Music Briefing: U.S. Sues Sony, Avril Leaves Terry, Interscope Deals & More
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- The U.S. Government has sued Sony BMG for violating federal rules aimed at protecting the
online privacy of children.(Reuters) - Avril Lavigne is leaving Terry McBride's Nettwerk Management. (Billboard.biz)
- Interscope Geffen A&M has cut a deal to be the exclusive music provider for Spike TV's 2008 "Video Game Awards." The deal includes both background music and live performances by label artists including 50 Cent, All American Rejects, and Weezer, as well as, Def Jam's LL Cool J. (press release)
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