
– Live Nation gets into the rock merchandise business in a big way with the purchase of Trunk LTD. (Celebrity Access)
– The RIAA looses a file sharing suit…again.(ArtsTechnica)
– The latest on the European court’s decision that could break up the Sony BMG partnership plus reaction. (Hypebot)
– Almost 100 NYC programs received millions of $’s in grants tapping into the $31 million "payola" settlements from four major recording companies. (NY Business via Coolfer)
– The EU may negate the Sony BMG merger. (Hypebot)
– Magnatunes offering automated music licensing for indie Musicians and filmmakers.
R.I.P – Red Buttons