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 Caine has informed Time-Warner that he intends to turn down Guy Hands’ offer…this development now casts doubt on the hiring of both Tom Poleman, who was apparently slated for the COO slot in North America, and Billy Mann. Caine was reportedly the linchpin of the plan to bring in both execs." I still think they should look to the indie label and tech sectors for exec talent…and I updated my resume just in case.

>>> INgrooves has upgraded it’s ONE digital distribution and accounting system. (press
release)

>>> A new survey shows teens shifting from P2P to paid services... and not just to iTunes. (Billboard)

>>> The defendent in the recent high profile RIAA cases appears came close to paying $3.6 million. (AP)

>>> Springsteen grabs his 8th #1 album debut. (FMQB)

>>> Analysis: Radiohead, Freakonomics and Free Music. (Digital Media Wire)

>>> George Harrison‘s solo work is finally available as downloads. (more)