New Music Business Briefing: WMG Still Wants EMI, SonyBMG Sues Over DRM, Chicken Powered Downloads & Much More

>>> WMG has hired new consultants in its ongoing bid to buy EMI. It may as be for nothing as an EU commission has also just pre-approved the purchase by another bidder.

>>> WMG has dropped its lawsuit against Imeem in exchange for a revenue share of the social networking site.

>>> Check out the new Warner Reprise web site. (here) Too many label sites are barely worth visiting.

And just in case you thought this was the official WMG blog…

>>> Sen. Feingold has sent a letter to broadcasters questioning their commitment to end payola. Concerns over Clear Channel forcing indie musicians to waive royalties before getting airplay prompted the inquiry. (FMQB)

>>> Listening to your iPod during a storm may have electrifying results. (AP)

>>> Sony BMG is suing its former DRM provider. (Billboard)

>>> Groove Mobile will provide sales data to Nielson SoundScan. (DMW)

>>> Fast food chain Krystal kas partnered with UMG to offer two free downloads with the purchase of its new Chik’N Stik’Ns.  Thoughtfully Krystal serves the chicken on skewers so you won’t get your iPod greasy. (Krystal blog) And ya gotta love a chain who slogan is "If you don’t like Krystal…bite me".