New Music Business Briefing: 100 iPods, Canada May Save Net Radio & More

>>> Warner Music Group may go direct to shareholders in their bid to merge with EMI.  WMG and some EMI shareholders were also reportedly surprised that EMI would sell its catalog DRM free.

>>> Latin American labels are exploring non-traditional signings and revenue streams to make up for lagging CD sales.

>>> Apple has sold its 100 millionth iPod.

>>> Could U.S. broadcasters move to Canada if the new high US royalty rates take effect?

>>> The U.S. government formally announced that it would formally file two new piracy trade cases against China with the W.T.O.