EMI names industry vet Bill Hein who most recently topped Rykodisc to head an expanded Caroline indie distribution arm. (EMI press release)
– UK TV giant Channel 4 launches several internet broadcasts as it aims to end the BBC’s domination of radio. (TimesOnline)

– Starbucks who only last week named a new entertainment chief is showing signs of change in it’s evolving music strategy. (Digital Music News)
– Former RIAA chief Hilary Rosen again blasts the trade group for the continuing lawsuits against consumers that she started. (HuffingtonPost.com)
– P2P network Pirate Bay shut down by Swedish authorities is back. (PirateBay)
– Rumors are circulating about a possible Blackberry iPod hybrid. (Newsfactor)