NEWS BRIEF: UMG Hacked, MOG Free?, Jackson Songs Stolen, Apple’s 25B Milestone, Gaga & More

Universal Music sites in Sweden & Portugal have been hacked by Sepo. (E Hacking News)

• MOG sent an email over the weekend announcing it's service was free. Not sure yet if it's a policy shift (perhaps pumping up numbers for a rumored sale) or just marketing existing free plans.
• Sony confirms that a reportedly large number of unreleased Michael Jackson tracks have been stolen after it was hacked. (BBC)

MORE:

• Apple’s App Store has delivered 25 Billion app downloads.
• FBI has formally requested Magaupload exec's extradition to US. (SMH)
• Michael Robertson moves for summary judgment on personal jurisdiction in Capitol v MP3Tunes.(RIVTP)
• Licensing Maven Mind Candy Signs Moshi Monsters Record Deal With Sony. (TechCrunch)
• SoundExchange rises as music streaming increases. (Washington Post)
• Lady Gaga is the first to hit 20 million followers on Twitter. (Mashable)
• Bands that will convince you to stay after SXSW interactive (ars)
• Did you miss anything last week? REWIND:The New Music Industry's Week In Review.
• R.I.P. guitar legend Ronnie Montrose.