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NEWS BRIEF: iTunes Streaming, Topspin Connects With MTV, EMI Deal Update, India’s SOPA & More

A stronger than average rumor circulating at SXSW is that Apple is planning an iTunes streaming music service. One of the bigger official announcements coming SXSW Music was Topspin's new. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/03/news-brief-itunes-streaming-topspin-connects-with-mtv

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A stronger than average rumor circulating at SXSW is that Apple is planning an iTunes streaming music service.

  • One of the bigger official announcements coming SXSW Music was Topspin's new connection with MTV for a a muliti-platform direct to fan site Artists.MTV.com. (Hypebot)
  • The Temptations Join Lawsuits Over iTunes Royalties. (THR) In what might be the biggest legal action on this front yet – 13 plaintiffs' lawyers – UMG is being sued by the legendary soul group.
  • MTV.com sees an opening as MySpace fades away. (NYT)

MORE:

  • Universal seen not making initial EMI deal concessions. (Reuters)
  • Court Orders SOPA-style Blackout of 100+ Music Sites In India. (Torrentfreak)
  • Syria’s al-Assad is a fan of iTunes, intercepted emails reveal. (DMW)
  • San Francisco co-working space is hositng a MusicTech Mixer on Thursday, March 29, 2012 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (PT)