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Universal Music Deal to Give Publisher a Cut From Ads Alongside Cover Videos
Those cover videos on YouTube could start generating some more revenue for the music industry.Voices
Live Nation Chairman Azoff Resigns
Irving Azoff, the executive chairman of Live Nation Entertainment Inc., has left the concert promotion giant’s board and resigned as an executive, the company said Monday.Voices
Forget CDs — Teens Tune In to YouTube
Among the issues dividing teenagers and their parents, add whether to listen to music on YouTube or on CD.Voices
Branson Considering Virgin Records Bid
Richard Branson is considering a bid for Virgin Records, one of the record labels Universal Music Group may sell to win regulators’ clearance of its $1.9 billion acquisition of rival EMI Music, according to a person familiar with the discussions.Voices
Vevo Seeks New Financing
Vevo, the online music video company, is seeking to raise new equity financing, people familiar with the company’s plans said, amid plans to expand its operations overseas.Voices
After 95 Years, a Royalty Deal for Artists
The largest U.S. radio broadcaster and an independent Nashville record company said Tuesday they have reached a novel agreement that represents a major bet that radio’s future is online rather than over the air.Voices
EU Expected to Approve Sony’s EMI Music Deal
European antitrust regulators are expected Thursday to approve a plan by a Sony Corp.-led investor group to buy EMI Group Ltd.’s huge music-publishing division for $2.2 billion, according to people familiar with the situation.Voices
Virtual Tupac May Go on Tour
The biggest buzz at Sunday’s Coachella music festival in California wasn’t for a hot new DJ or indie-rock band. It was for Tupac Shakur, the rapper who died more than 15 years ago and “performed” Sunday night alongside Snoop Dogg and producer Dr. Dre.Voices
China Agrees to Increased Access for U.S. Films
Getting more films into Chinese market has been a top priority for Hollywood.Voices