More News: Spotify Lacks WMG Deal, Facebook + Skype, Citi Readies EMI, McCartney, Google+, More

Spotify may have announced that it's coming to the US, but it still doesn't have a deal done with Warner Music Group, according to the LA Times. Plus: A Top Swedish Music Exec Shares What To Expect As Spotify Launches In U.S.

• Yesterday's big tech news was Facebook's launch of video calling with Skype and group chat. Here is a CNet comparison of Facebook and Google+'s video chat tools 
• Citi is ready to take bids for EMI. (Zacks)
• Nielsen SoundScan 2011 midyear report: Music sales up for a change. (NARM)

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• 5 Ways Google+ Could Steal Music Fans From Facebook (Epicenter)
• Mark Zuckerberg Explains Why Google+ Won't Beat Facebook (SAI)