NEWS BRIEF: Vevo + Facebook?, Megaupload Updates, Changes @ RIM, Tumblr, ReDigi & More

What a Facebook deal with Vevo could unleash. (paidContent) It's hard for me to imagine VEVO putting itself behind the Facebook wall and this deal happening, but money talks.

• Universal could divest to secure EMI takeover bid. (City AM)
• MegaUpload lawyer: U.S. misunderstands the business, (CNet)
• Megaupload Drops Lawsuit Against Universal Music Over Viral Video (THR)

MORE:

• If the feds can shut down Megaupload, why do we need SOPA? (ars)
• RIM Reboots: New CEO, New Board, New Plan to License QNX Software, (Wired)
• Tumblr is now serving 120 million people and 15 billion pageviews every month. (TNW)
• Clay Shirky: Pick up the pitchforks. David Pogue underestimates Hollywood
• Selling used iTunes tracks? ReDigi insists it's legal. (ars)
• MuSic retailer HMV back on track after bank throws them a lifeline. (Ind)