Music Industry News: Live Nation Lawsuit, Jay-Z, Essential Topspin, The Beatles, LimeWire & More

• Live Nation sues ex-chief Micahel Cohl for millions. (Reuters)
  
• Jay-Z Says He's 'Honored' To Have His Work Remixed. (Techdirt)
• Are the Volume Wars Killing Music? Which Side are You On? (Audio) 
• 5 Reasons Why Kanye West’s Album Will Be a Blockbuster. (BBM) 
  
• Why the Beatles sealed the digital deal with iTunes. (Guardian)
• Topspin Media and Essential Music have partnered in a deal which will see the Topspin's marketing platform available across Essential's artists and labels including Cooking Vinyl.

More Music Industry News & Commentary:

• Gig-tapers take their microphones on a mission. (BBC) 
• Hey Jude becomes most downloaded Beatles song on iTunes. (DR)
• LimeWire Pirate Edition Site Nuked By “Cheap and Dishonest” RIAA Action. (TF) 
• 4 days left to register for New Music Seminar LA @ $175 & use Code NMSLAB2399 for 2-for-1 offer. Prices go up soon to $245. 
• Lawyer wants "Goliath verdict" against RIAA in abuse trial. (ars)
• Study: Technology Gap Could Hurt Radio Station Profits. (FMQB) 
• Will Amazon move aggressively into content? (EC) 
• The real cost of free: a response. (Guardian)