Hypebot’s New Music Business Briefing For Wednesday November 8th, 2006
> The YouTube content take down continues with a cease and desist from the NFL. (Mercury) News) Will these content wars give the record labels that cut deals with YouTube more importance or just mean fewer eyeballs on the site? The good news is that YouTube is close to a deal with Verizon. (BetaNews)
> A new study accuses the Australian and worldwide music industry of grossly exaggerating the effects of piracy. (The Australian)
> MySpace launches in Japan with an exclusive "Secret Show" by two members of Oasis. (MySpace)
> A reunited Genesis line-up of Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks will begin a European tour at the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki on June 11 and end on July 14 with a free concert in Rome. (Billboard)
> Howdy partner! Here’s a list of this year’s Country Music Award winners. (here)
> Earnings Round-Up- 
- Universal parent Vivendi reports lower earnings in part due to an under-performing music unit. (Reuters)
- Real Networks reported a great quarter thanks in no small part to more millions from the Microsoft settlement. (press release)
- XM increased revenue and narrowed their losses much to the delight of investors. (press release)
