Hypebot’s Music 2.0 Week In Review: Layoffs Continue, EU Eyes Sony BMG & Much More

> Music industry layoffs continued this week at Columbia and RealNetworks.  Here is a roundup of other recent job cuts.

> The European Union could still deny the merger of Sony BMG.

> A Nokia sponsored study looks at the future of entertainment and music.

> New site Songza.com turns any computer into a free net based jukebox.

> A list of recent Gold and Platinum album certifications.

> Another exclusive 4QFor (4 Questions For) interview, this time with New Music Strategy’s Andrew Dubber.

> Voting ends Wednesday for Hypebot’s Music Blog Awards.  Vote for your favorite blog today.