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>>> Jay-Z drops Roc Boys, the second single off American Gangster >>> In an online video Ghostface announced a new album, The Big Dough Rehab, set for release December 4th,. Continue reading
Commentary: Live Nation Ties Up Madonna
The much rumored Madonna deal that has the Material Girl leaving WMG for an all inclusive deal Live Nation appears to be on. Price tag $120 million. Rather than me. Continue reading
MySpace & Google To Open Platforms. Music Promo 2.0 Has Arrived.
Following the Facebook lead, MySpace is preparing to open its platform to developers of outside applications that integrate with the service. According to reports the service will be unveiled next. Continue reading
Thursday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: EMI Shuffle Stalls, Teens Leaving P2P, The Boss Is #1,
>>> Yesterday Hits reported that EMI was about to hire three unlikely new execs to run the US operation. Now Hits says, "Sources now tell us People magazine publisher Paul. Continue reading
George Harrison’s Catalog Finally Available Digitally
George Harrison’s solo catalog is finally available digitally via EMI. Nine albums have initially been made available and the remainder will follow online in 2008. The release of these albums. Continue reading
Are Big Changes Afoot At EMI US?
Hits is reporting that new EMI owner Guy Hands is in the US meeting with current head Roger Ames. According to unnamed insiders, Hands is close to putting together a. Continue reading
Full Text Of Yahoo! Music’s Ian Rogers’ DMW Speech
Convenience Wins, Hubris Loses and Content vs. Context "…Amazon’s finally done what was clearly the right solution in 1999. Music in the format that people actually want it in, with. Continue reading
Wednesday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: Radiohead Release Day, Over The Air Proof Interest Mounts & Much More
>>> Does anyone have a copy of Guy Hands recent leaked memo to his EMI troops? I’ve seen excerpts in the press and published some here, but I would love. Continue reading
Virtual Music Interns Wanted
I’m looking for a few virtual interns for Hypebot and the booking agency we own Skyline Music. You can be located anywhere you want and need only an interest in. Continue reading