AM Biz News: Facebook Takes On Groupon, Vevo To Launch In UK, Nate Dogg Passes Away & More

We post a roundup of music business news mid-morning (ET) each weekday and when warranted add a PM update late in the afternoon. For breaking news follow @hypebot on Twitter.

• Singer Nate Dogg Passes Away. (MTV) 
• MTV’s Latest Music Project Released: The Hive. (PaidContent)
• Sony Introduces Compact Walkman MP3 Player. (HardwareZone)
• Music Nerds: SXSW Advice From Ann Powers. (NPR)
• Facebook idea takes aim at Groupon. (ChicagoTribune)

MORE:

• What happens when major label executives start a band. (WSJ)
• Sorry, Bon Jovi, Steve Jobs Didn’t Found Napster. (CultofMac) 
• Letter to Bon Jovi On What’s “Killing The Music Business” (iLounge)
• Music video site Vevo to launch in UK. (DigitalSpy) 
• What is the Biggest Threat to Facebook? (EmergentByDesign)