Friday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: CC Must Sell Stations, EU Extends Copyright, Yahoo Video Relaunch & Much More

> The U.S. Department of Justice has approved the buyout of radio giant Clear Channel Communications by private equity firms Bain Capital and Thomas H. Lee Partners if the company divests itself of radio stations in Cincinnati, Houston, Las Vegas and San Francisco. (Reuters)

> Europe is set to extend copyright ownership from 50 to 95 years. (ars, Variety)

> The Eagles’ Wal-Mart release has hit 7X Platinum. (FMQB)

> Yahoo! Video relaunches with enhancements and a crisp new design. (Yahoo) Content unremarkable for now at least.

> The latest issue of the Association Of Independent Music’s (AIM) Newsletter is available for down online here. It includes articles on distribution and viral marketing

> An interview with ad supported RCRD LABL founder Peter Rojas. (FMQB)

> AudibleHype asks "Is Touring Really Necessary In 2008?" My answer: Hell Yeah! His answer: It’s not that simple.

> WORTHY CLICK: OurDigitalMusic.com -Digital music form the consumer’s perspective.