New Music Business Briefing: FCC May Fine XM & Sirius, Imeem Hooks Sony BMG, Britney Charts & More

>>> The FCC is considering fines against XM and Sirius related to some of their receivers. (Radio Ink)

>>> Sony BMG is joining WMG and many indies in liscensing tracks for fan use on social networking site imeem. Universal and EMI are in talks with the site. (Forbes)

>>> Despite her career being declared D.O.A. after her recent VMA appearance (relive it here) the single which Britney Spears performed to such critical scorn is #3 at iTunes, the ringtone is #1 and its 18 on the R&R pop singles chart.  (DMW)

>>> Jupiter’s David Card shares a few insights from his Millennials Conference panel. "There’s a new middle class of fame." (Jupiter)

>>> China Mobile is gaining traction in the music space as iTunes stalls in the world’s largest marketplace. (Investor’s Business Daily)