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Clive Davis replaced by Barry Weiss as BMG head

Legendary music executive Clive Davis has been replaced by Barry Weiss as chairman and chief executive officer of the BMG label group.

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RIAA And Minnesota Mom Face Off In Court
Source: CMJ New Music News

This is not the first lawsuit filed for the RIAA since setting out on their "zero-tolerence" campaign in late 2003. However, due to the number of labels involved, many say this trial could set legal precedent for online copyright infringement in the future.

Parental warning: don't leave home on August 18
Source: The Times

It's always a risk to leave teenagers in charge of the house. But be warned: the countdown has begun to a night when parents should definitely think twice about allowing their offspring to have "a few friends" round.

Startup Meme ยป AmazonTunes Set To Launch In May
Source: startupmeme.com

iTunes might be the only online music store that will start selling DRM free music this May, due to its deal with EMI. However this might soon change.

Record Labels Need a Digital Hit
Source: Business Week

Insightful analysis of the transition taking place in the music industry. While I am yet to be convinced of the value of subscription models (at least in Asia), the need for restructured cost bases and 'digital hits' is obvious.

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