– Universal Music Group’s parent Vivendi announced that the music division, the world largest music company, more than doubled their profit for the first quarter of the year to $115 million. A U.S. court settlement inflated the number. Bestsellers in the quarter included Andrea Bocelli, Jack Johnson Prince, the debut from Ne-Yo. Vivendi also rejected a move to split up the companies’ divisions.
– Small screen video will never satisfy so internet radio could be the killer app for 3G cell phones. (TMCNET.com via RAIN)
– USAToday had a generally favorable review of URGE.
– Apple opens a flashsip retail store in NYC later today. The store will be open 24/7.
