Slesingers File Appeal In Pooh Case Dismissal

How Many More Monthly Fees Can Consumers Stand?

Case Summary: Copyright Preemption of Conversion, Unjust Enrichment Claims

Case Summary: Fair Use of Concert Posters

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Jury Awards $5 Million To Cleveland's Popovich

RIAA Targets More Students

MTV2 Ups Stellato

ASCAP Honors Production Icons Jam & Lewis

EU: Aim For '12 In Switchover To Digital

EU Directive Hikes Euro Broadcasts

Right To Copy Aim Of French Class Action

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McCoury Settles With Copper Creek

Sony BMG, AOL Near VOD Deal

BMI Media Director Set To Leave After 17 Years

Activision Acquires Beenox

Sweden Introduces Downloading Ban

Canadian Broadcaster Fights For License

Copyright Violations Put Crimp On Hong Kong Biz

McDonald's Tries Out Digital Music Kiosk

VH1 Series To Spotlight Influential Artists

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Lameignère, Waignier Elevated At Sony BMG France

Higgins, Jet Fly High At APRA Awards

Orange Range Juice Up MTV Japan Awards

EMI, Melodeo Pact On Mobile Content

BMI Media Director Set To Leave After 17 Years

The Publisher's Place

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Nashville Stars Ready To Hit The Road

Lameignre, Waignier Elevated At Sony BMG France

Nashville Stars Ready To Hit The Road

Italy's FIMI Elects Mazza As Pres

Songwriters Guild Appoints New COO

Live 8 Concerts Confirmed For July 2

Live 8 Concerts Confirmed For July 2

Live 8 Concerts Confirmed For July 2

France Telecom, WMI Link On Digital Music

Senators Introduce Bootlegging Bill

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Dinosaur Jr. Focusing On Oldies On Tour

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311 Prepping New Album For July

Clarkson Hitting The Road This Summer

Jackson Jurors Get Day Off

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Live 8 To Host Five Summer Shows

Elite Torrents Joins Shuttered P2P List

Built To Spill In No Rush On New Album

Billboard Bits: Siren Fest, Rockin' The Corps & More

Adelstein Calls For Probe Into Hidden Pitches

White Stripes Unveil North American Dates

Producer Ismail Merchant Dies At 68

Sony Music Names Business, Legal Exec VP

Back To Backstreet

Morrissey Splitting With Sanctuary?

Mötley Crüe Sues NBC

BBC Unions Call Off Planned 48-hour Strike

Rock, Hip-Hop, Latin To Collide At AmsterJam

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Crazy Frog Outpaces Coldplay In U.K.

Jazz Great Oscar Brown Dies

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Norwalk Distributors To Shutter

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Norwalk Distributors To Shutter

Korean Telco Freetel Enters Download Biz

Brit Hall Of Fame In The Works

Updated: Organizers Pull Plug On Zooma Tour

Pub Vet Evans Joins MCPS-PRS

France-bound Ascoli To Launch New Label

Brit Hall Of Fame In The Works

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Updated: Organizers Pull Plug On Zooma Tour

France-bound Ascoli To Launch New Label

Korean Telco Takes Control Of Seoul Records

Live 8 Announcement Looming

Live 8 Concert News Looming

Live 8 Concert News Looming

Toby Lands Hat Endorsement Deal

Toby Lands Hat Endorsement Deal

'Mafia' Targets Otto

Toby Lands Hat Endorsement Deal

Ten Ten Promotes Napier To VP

Defense Suddenly Rests In Jackson Case

Billboard Bits: DMX, Indigo Girls, Secretly Canadian

Chesney Ropes In First Network TV Special

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Update: Organizers Pull Plug On Zooma Tour

Killers Crafting Their Own 'Thriller'

Madonna Gets Busy On New Album

Hip-O's History Project: 65 CDs Of Motown 45s

H.I.M. Turning On 'Dark Light' In Fall

Rhino Revives Hamilton's 'Soulife'

Shakira x2

Update: Two Members Exit The Cure

Potters Find Success As 'Half-Blood' Nears

UMG's eLabs Names Amanda Marks Exec VP

MTV Latin American Names New Media VP

Nashville Firm Force Shuts Down

Jury Awards $5 Million To Cleveland's Popovich

Jury Awards $5 Million To Cleveland's Popovich

Discovery House Distribution To Launch In July

Destiny's Child On Board For June Charity Concert

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Sony BMG's Lack Expects More Cost Savings

Sweden Introduces Downloading Ban

Sweden Introduces Downloading Ban

Chesney's First TV Special To Air In November

McCoury Settles With Copper Creek

SOAD 'Mezmerizes' Euro Albums Chart Opposition

Musicland Group Cuts 10% Of Home-Base Staff

Sweden Introduces Downloading Ban

SOAD 'Mezmerizes' Euro Albums Chart Opposition

Pioneering Christian Rock Band Petra Calls It Quits

Hip Hop Artist Cam'ron Signs With Asylum

Duran Duran, Lou Reed Feted At Ivors

Duran Duran, Lou Reed Feted At Ivors

SOAD 'Mezmerizes' Euro Albums Chart Opposition

Duran Duran, Lou Reed Feted At Ivors

Pryde, Hill Join Brit Retailer Fopp

Former BMG Chief Joins St. Clair

Canadian Guitarist Domenic Troiano Dies At 59

Pryde, Hill Join Brit Retailer Fopp

Musicland Group Cuts 10% Of Home-Base Staff

Cursive Ties Up 'Loose Ends'

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Mariah Nets 16th Hot 100 No. 1

Crow Whipping Up Something 'Good'

Raitt Returning In Fall With New Album

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RIAA Goes After Students Again

Waters Completes Long-Gestating Opera

Update: NIN, QOTSA To Make Touring Team

RIAA Goes After Students Again

Pryde, Hill Join Brit Retailer Fopp

SMG Launches New System Of Regional Bookers

Fan Footage Sought For Who Documentary

Cased Closed In Stabbing At Stones' Altamont Gig

Billboard Bits: Sonic Youth, MuchMusic, Troiano & More

Geldof Planning African Fundraising Concert

Jackson Prosecution Can Show Accuser Tape

Sony BMG, AOL Near VOD Deal

System Of A Down Has An Upbeat Chart Debut

London's Millennium Dome Gets Concerts Facelift

Deal Gives New Life To London's Millennium Dome

London's Millennium Dome Gets Concerts Facelift

MTV Asia Elevates Exec Pair

MTV Asia Elevates Exec Pair

Starbucks, Concord Plan Summer Releases

Starbucks, Concord Plan Summer Releases

Hootie Returns With Debut For Own Label

Starbucks, Concord Plan Summer Releases

Platinum Disc To Distribute Hallmark DVDs

Pioneering Indie Record Distributor Dies At 82

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London's Millennium Dome Gets Concerts Facelift

London's Millennium Dome Gets Concerts Facelift

Underwood Wins 4th 'Idol' Crown

Underwood Wins 4th 'Idol' Crown

BVHE Names Senior Operations VP

Elite Torrents Joins Shuttered P2P List

CMA Awards Head To ABC

System Of A Down Has An Upbeat Chart Debut

Classical Brit Wins For Alsop, Terfel

London's Millennium Dome Gets Concerts Facelift

BREAKING & ENTERING

Underwood Wins 4th 'Idol' Crown

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B&E: Pray For The Soul Of Betty

Starbucks Nabs King, Zucchero Albums

Defense Rests In Michael Jackson Case

Bice, Underwood Deliver Final 'Idol' Performances

System Of A Down 'Mezmerizes' Album Chart

Brown Says Houston Out Of Rehab

Common Not A Plain Rapper

Motley Crue Sues NBC Over 'Tonight' Profanity

Royksopp Plotting Fall North American Tour

Billboard Bits: Sum 41, Ringo Starr, BRMC, Hornsby

Dead DVDs Celebrate Band's 40th Birthday

Aussie AIR Strikes Deals To Tap Global Market

Gunshots End Aussie Dance Awards

Finland To Host Midem 2006 Opening Night

Gil, Fischer-Dieskau Honored With Polar Prize

Gil, Fischer-Dieskau Honored With Polar Prize

Gil, Fischer-Dieskau Honored With Polar Prize

Neil Finn Signs Pub Deal With Chrysalis

Verizon, Clear Channel Offer Concert Video To Mobile

Japan's Columbia Music Swings Profit

Aussie AIR Strikes Deals To Tap Global Market

Toronto Court Outlines Procedures To Identify File-Sharers

Fair Trading Office 'Closes File' On AIM Chart Dispute

JASRAC Reports Fiscal Year Gains

Illinois Senate OKs Videogame Restrictions

Behind the Deal: Setting European Mechanical Rates

How Many More Monthly Fees Can Consumers Stand?

Coldplay, Gorillaz Delays Dull EMI Results

Coldplay, Gorillaz Delays Dull EMI Results

Clear Channel Debuts First Show in 'Stripped' Series

Hastings Q1 Net Income Falls Short Of 2004

Coldplay, Gorillaz Delays Dull EMI Results

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Motley Crue Sues NBC

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Sony Music Names Business, Legal Exec VP

Sony Music Names Business, Legal Exec VP

Eagle Rock, Gotuit Partner For Live Performance Content

Rhino Vet Launches S'more Entertainment

FCC Commissioner Wants 'Further Action' In Probe

Senators Introduce Bootlegging Bill

Verizon, Clear Channel Offer Live Video To Mobile

Hastings Q1 Net Income Falls Short Of 2004

Imber Broadens Role At Island Def Jam

Tony Hawk's HuckJam Readies For 3rd Stint

Tony Hawk's HuckJam Readies For 3rd Stint

Imber Broadens Role At Island Def Jam

GEMA, IFPI Royalty Challenge Concludes

House Leaders Want Pirate Nations Challenged

NYPD Seizes Nearly 150,000 Discs, Arrests 12

Sundance To Launch Indie-Friendly Theaters

'Super Size Me' Director Sued Over Profits

Univision Launches Home Ent. Division

Leno Was Suspicious Of Jackson Accuser

Messina's 'Surprise' Comeback

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Spector Gun History To Be Heard At Trial

Hip-Hop Heavyweights To 'Rock The Bells'

Poll: 'Idol' Fans Will Watch, Vote

Gilberto Gil Receives Polar Music Prize

Ashanti Out For Revenge On 'Tucker'

The Vines Return To The Studio

D12's Bizarre Readies Hip-Hop 'Circus'

Billboard Bits: Foos, Montgomery Gentry, Lambert

Netflix Takes Over Wal-Mart DVD Rentals

Koch Picks Up Multiple Indies

Racial Switch Halts 'Huck Finn' Production

U.K. Court Recognizes Copyright In Print Adaptations

NZ Gov't Boosts Funds For Broadcasting

Industry Lauds Pakistan's Anti-Piracy Efforts

CIRPA Names Top Exec

DeBitetto Steps Up To Take A&E Reins

The Firm Loses Partner

MIPI Appoints New Chief

Self-Licensing For Cartoon Network

Burnett, Madison Road Settle, Team Up

Cannes 'Very Tough' On U.S. Rights Sellers, Panel Says

N.Y. Subpoenas Sony BMG Execs In Radio Probe

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Greece Wins Eurovision Song Contest

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Greece Triumphs In 50th Eurovision

Sex Pistols 'Swindle' Again With DVD

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Minogue Recovering From Breast Cancer Surgery

Oasis Tops U.K. Singles Chart

NIN To Headline Voodoo Music Experience

Disney, EMI Plan Multiple 'Narnia' Soundtracks

Jackson Accuser's Mother Accused Of Fraud

Members Of Bobby Brown's Entourage Stabbed

Billboard Bits: Dylan, Hot Summer Nights, SHOF

Snoop, Stripes, Pixies On 'Street Scene' Bill

Matisyahu Aligns With Epic, Guests With P.O.D.

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The Darkness Splits With Bassist

Aria, Ten Extend Awards Deal

Live Half Hour Concert Series To Air On MTV

West Papuan Artist Rumwaropen Dies

IDJMG Promotes Thompson to EVP Of Promotion

Greece Wins Eurovision Song Contest

Greece Wins Eurovision Song Contest

Darkness Split With Bassist

IDJMG Promotes Thompson to EVP Of Promotion

Darkness Split With Bassist

Darkness Split With Bassist

Minogue Cancer Scare Sparks Aussie Sales

Aria, Ten Extend Awards Deal

Radio Extending Brands Through Online Music Sales

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Billboard Bits: Anita Baker, Wainwright, 'Cavett'

Kem's Back In A Major Way

Crowes, Maceo In Line For Blues & Brews Fest

DMX Back 'Again' With New Album

HBO Staying Up Late With Diddy's 'Bad Boys'

CHART BEAT CHAT

Sugar Ray Preps Hits Set, Lauper Cover

Pajo Ready To Rock With New Band

Madness Inks With V2, New Album In Works

Judge May Sanction Jackson Attorney

Female Afghan Music TV Personality Killed

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Transplants Ink With Atlantic

The Orchard, Shanachie Shake On Exclusive Deal

MTV2 Unveils New Content

Goodrem, Chambers To Perform At APRAs

Industry Lauds Pakistan Anti-Piracy Efforts

Industry Lauds Pakistan Anti-Piracy Efforts

Hungry For An Ivor Novello Award?

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German Ringtones Chart Goes Live

German Ringtones Chart Goes Live

German Ringtones Chart Goes Live

T-Mobile, Sony Ericsson Get Behind Electronic Fests

Industry Lauds Pakistan Anti-Piracy Efforts

NYPD Raids Storage Facility In Manhattan

NYPD Raids Storage Facility In Manhattan

Folk Alliance Selects New Executive Director

Transplants Ink Multi-Album Deal With Atlantic

The Orchard, Shanachie Shake On Exclusive Deal

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T-Mobile, Sony Ericsson Get Behind Electronic Fests

DVD Chronicles Eminem's 'Anger' Tour

Hyperion Loses Copyright Appeal

GEMA, IFPI Dispute Reaches Conclusion

Kerin Appointed MIPI Chief

Springsteen Bedevils European Chart Rivals

Springsteen Bedevils European Chart Rivals

BMI Honors Graeme Revell At Film/TV Awards

UMG Helps Swing VU Q1 Profit

The Firm Loses Partner

UMG Helps Swing VU Q1 Profit

Kerin Appointed MIPI Chief

LARAS Exec Exits Post

BMI Honors Graeme Revell At Film/TV Awards

Springsteen Bedevils European Chart Rivals

Signatures Network Sets Up Shop In LA

Toronto Court Upholds File-Sharer Identity Protection

UMI's Voss To Join Island Def Jam

UMI's Voss To Join Island Def Jam

GAC Taps Hagewood For Creative Role

Latin Stars Announce U.S. Tour Plans

Poconos Venue Launches First Summer Season

NZ Gov't Boosts Funds For Broadcasting

Aussie Wave Aid DVD Due June 5

Aussie Wave Aid DVD Due June 5

GEMA, IFPI Dispute Reaches Conclusion

Kerin Appointed MIPI Chief

The Firm Loses Partner

CHART BEAT

GEMA, IFPI Dispute Reaches Conclusion

Hyperion Loses Copyright Appeal

Coldplay Plays Beacon For AOL

N.Y. Subpoenas Sony BMG Execs In Radio Probe

Billboard Bits: Shakira, Dido, Sarah Harmer, Gucci Mane

White Stripes Heading To Eastern Europe

N.Y. Subpoenas Sony BMG Execs In Radio Probe

Sony BMG Wants $ For VOD

N.Y. Subpoenas Sony BMG Execs In Radio Probe

Wallflowers Bloom Again

Dynamic Duo Scores Big With 'Batman Begins'

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Sony BMG Wants $ For VOD

'Hollaback' Has Singles Chart Staying Power

Jackson Witness Testifies About Inconsistencies

LaBelle Offers Up 'Classic Moments' On New CD

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Nashville Scene

Cut Chemist Moving Along With Solo Debut

Rounder, Sun Expose Archives Digitally

Vintage Reich Performance Rescued From 'Kitchen'

Minogue Faces Imminent Cancer Operation

Wal-Mart Strikes Deal With NetFlix

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CHART BEAT

Incubus Tracks To Lead 'Stealth' Soundtrack

JASRAC Reports Full-Year Gains

Universal Video Division Fills Senior Post

IFPI To Hold Meeting With French Officials

IFPI To Hold Meeting With French Officials

3 Doors Down, Lil Jon Honored At BMI Pop Awards

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Dave Matthews Band 'Stand Up' At No. 1

Dave Matthews Band 'Stand Up' At No. 1

CAA Signs Andrea Bocelli

Shazam, Coke Fizz With U.K. Promotion

Shazam, Coke Fizz With U.K. Promotion

NYPD Seizes Nearly 87,000 Discs

NYPD Seizes Nearly 87,000 Discs

Ryko Gets Commotion

Koch Picks Up Multiple Indies

Venture Capital Firm Acquires Muze

Venture Capital Firm Acquires Muze

3 Doors Down, Lil Jon Honored At BMI Pop Awards

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Keith Urban, Gretchen Wilson Lead ACM Winners

Lohan Eyes 'Mission: Impossible" Role

DMB Defeats NIN, Weezer As Album Chart Champ

BREAKING & ENTERING

Knopfler Plans EP, Summer Tour

Goldfrapp Sets September For New Album

Billboard Bits: The Who, $2 Bill Concert, Hawkins

M.I.A., MC5 To Visit New York's SummerStage

Strait Never Far From 'Texas' On New Album

Young Cousin Testifies At Jackson Trial

Poll: Bo Bice Will Be The Next 'Idol'

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Kylie Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

Kylie Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

Grainge To Succeed Larsen At UMI

Kylie Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

OFT 'Closes File' On AIM Chart Dispute

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In The Spirit

Reznor Brings Lawsuit Against Former Manager

Reznor Brings Lawsuit Against Former Manager

OFT 'Closes File' On AIM Chart Dispute

Booth Upped At EMI Publishing U.K.

Booth Upped At EMI Publishing U.K.

Our Recorded Heritage Deserves To Be Heard

Case Summary: Contractual Waiver of Jury Trial

Britain's MCPS-PRS Delivers Mixed 2004 Results

Britain's AIM Opens Up China To Indies

Singapore Filmmaker Faces Police Investigation

Labor Pains: BBC Walkout Set

Germans Have A Little Film Fund

Movie Gallery Names Key Posts

Brit Gov't Reshuffles DCMS

Karaoke Producer Sues Competitors

Indiana Songwriter Sues Spears Over Copyright

Latest MPAA Suits Target TV Pirates

Blockbuster Reports $57.5 Million Net Loss

Windswept Closing London Office

RIAA Targets Retail Pirates

Damon Dash, IDJ Call It Quits

BMG Direct Takes Over Columbia House

ROW Acquires Koch Entertainment For $80 Mil

Britain's PPL Reports 2004 Gains

Scene & Heard

Nazareth, Reverend Run Help Dodge Re-Launch

Nazareth, Reverend Run Help Dodge Re-Launch

Urban, Wilson Top ACM Winners

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Reznor: Manager Duped Me Into Bad Contract

Coldplay Tells Stories At Intimate New York Gig

Kylie Minogue Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

Coldplay To Hit North America In August

CBGB Eyeing Last-Ditch Summer Benefit Tour

B&E: Mike Doughty

Double Down

Ween Prepping Rarities Album, Live Dates

Studdard Plots Fall 'Return' With New CD

Pearl Jam, Mayer, Peas To Open For Stones

Social Worker Testifies In Jackson Case

Good Charlotte Parts Ways With Drummer

CIPRA Names Top Exec

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Canadian Music Hall Of Fame Picks Toronto As Home

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IFPI Awards For Coldplay, Rice, Keane

IFPI Awards For Coldplay, Rice, Keane

Virgin Retail Hits Sales Highs At Festivals

Canadian Music Hall Of Fame Picks Toronto As Home

Metropolitan Talent To Book Intimate N.Y. Hall.

EMI Named Publisher Of The Year At ASCAP Awards

Virgin Retail Hits Sales Highs At Festivals

EMI Named Publisher Of The Year At ASCAP Awards

CBGB Eyeing Last-Ditch Summer Benefit Tour

House Leaders Want Pirate Nations Challenged

Billboard Bits: NJMHOF, Sasha, Grand National

Aussie Fest Battles Cyber-Scalpers

Urban, Wilson Top ACM Winners

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SESAC Under Fire At Oversight Hearing

Hill To Take Look At Licensing

Studio Aims To Flip Broadcast Flag

'Fair Use' Bill Draws Ire Of Rights Holders

Democratic Lawmakers Urge Inquiry Into CPB Brass

Sony BMG Names Business, Legal Senior VP

EU Ignores CD VAT Issue

Italy's SIAE Prez Resigns

Weitzman Joins Greenberg Glusker

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MTV Networks Shuffles Top Execs Posts

Sony BMG Spain Pulls Tracks From Online Site

Televisa Sues Univision As Row Escalates

A Spoon-ful Of Success

Eagle, Image Debut UMD Releases

SRC Records Adds To Management Team

Brookstein Topples Akon On U.K. Album Chart

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Billboard Bits: Rev. Run, Duran Duran, 46664 Arctic

Glastonbury Fest Wins Domain-Name Dispute

U2 Shoot DVD At Chicago Run

Sting Caps Tour With New York Club Show

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Ciara Leads BET Awards Nominees

Brian Wilson Concocts Christmas Vision

Faithfull Going Orchestral For U.K. Fest

Rappers Wax Financial At Detroit Summit

Jackson Witnesses Say Family Wasn't Held Captive

2005 BET Awards Nominees

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Bluegrass Legend Jimmy Martin Dies

Eagle, Image Debut UMD Releases

Perry Joins Musicrypt Board

Iley Named Mercury U.K. MD

Finnish PM Joins Japan Export Celebrations

Clear Channel Names Sales VPs

Warner Music Reveals Net Loss

Univision Launches Home Ent Division

Koch Re-Signs Number of Labels

Univision Launches Home Ent Division

Koch Re-Signs Number of Labels

Bluegrass Legend Martin Dies

Windswept Closing London Office

Iley Named Mercury U.K. MD

XM Hits 4 Million Mark

Perry Appointed To Musicrypt Board

Bluegrass Legend Martin Dies

Perry Appointed To Musicrypt Board

Glastonbury Fest Wins Domain-Name Dispute

Glastonbury Fest Wins Domain-Name Dispute

Warner Music Exec Jon Simon Dies

Warner Music Reveals Net Loss

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TOP LATIN ALBUMS

Santana Album Pushed To September

Poll: Controversy Doesn't Affect 'Idol' Viewing

Duff Makes It Two 'Dozen' For Sequel

Gov't Mule Plans Free EP, Tour

50 Cent Avoid Jail Time With Plea Deal

Jackson's Former Lawyer Appears At Trial

Gorillaz Gearing Up For Live Shows

Backstreet Boys Finalize New Album Track List

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Aussie Fest Battles Cyber-Scalpers

Billboard Bits: Sting/Fiction Plane, Cher, 'Hey Ya!'

CHART BEAT CHAT

Rimes Changes Management

Combat Records Poised For Re-Launch

Rimes Changes Management

Britain's AIM Opens Up China To Indies

Britain's AIM Opens Up China To Indies

Aussie Fest Battles Cyber-Scalpers

OutKast Tops Britain's PPL Poll

OutKast Tops Britain's PPL Poll

French Exec Barclay Dies

French Exec Barclay Dies

Grainge To Succeed Larsen At UMI

Grainge To Succeed Larsen At UMI

Combat Records Poised For Re-Launch

Integrity Signs Munizzi

Rimes Changes Management

Audioslave Captures Cuba Visit For DVD

Manics Look To The Past, Plan For Future

Grainge To Succeed Larsen At UMI

The Blind Boys Kick Off Tour May 14

Britain's MCPS-PRS Delivers Mixed 2004 Result

Springsteen Leaves Euro Chart Rivals In 'Dust.'

Springsteen Leaves Euro Chart Rivals In 'Dust.'

Judge Rejects Motion Against Clear Channel

EU Overlooks CD VAT Issue

EU Overlooks CD VAT Issue

Migliacci Splits With Italy's SIAE

Infinity Launches First Commercial HD Multicast

Songwriter Hector Signs To Sony/ATV

MUNIZZI SIGNS WITH INTEGRITY

Songwriter Hector Signs To Sony/ATV

Songwriter Hector Signs To Sony/ATV

CHART BEAT

NBA Recruits Rob Thomas

Cher Earns Top-Grossing Female Trek Ever

RUBIO ENLISTS ESTEFANO

Migliacci Splits With Italy's SIAE

Ventura Makes Key Appointments

Preston To Receive NABEF Guardian Award

WMG Stock Ends Second Day Down 1.8%

WMG Stock Ends Second Day Down 1.8%

NBA Recruits Rob Thomas

Cher Earns Top-Grossing Female Trek Ever

Springsteen Leaves Euro Chart Rivals In 'Dust'

Indigo Girls Unearth 'Rarities,' Plan Tour

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Yorn Drafts Grohl, Chicks For Third Album

Willie Readies Reggae Riddims

Spears Sued For Copyright Infringement

'Hollaback' Holds Off 'Oh' At No. 1

CHART BEAT

Jackson: 'Adults Have Let Me Down'

Q&A: Chayanne

Rhino Prepares 'Definitive' ODB Set

Billboard Bits: The Coral, Rob Thomas, Shelby Lynne

R. Kelly 'Reloads' With New Album, Video

Nine Inch Nails Returns On Top

Warner Music IPO Opens Below Asking Price

Warner Music IPO Opens Below Asking Price

ACM Names Off-Camera Winners

Brit Gov't Reshuffles DCMS

Britain's PPL Reports 2004 Gains

Britain's PPL Reports 2004 Gains

Royal Philips, Microsoft Partner For Digital Ent

Royal Philips, Microsoft Partner For Digital Ent

MTV Networks Shuffles Top Execs Posts

Nine Inch Nails Returns On Top

'Spamalot' Leads Tony Nominations

EU VAT Debate To Overlook CD Issue

Brit Gov't Reshuffles DCMS

Judge Rejects Motion Against Clear Channel

MTV Networks Shuffles Top Execs Posts

Andre 3000 Pacts With Nickelodeon

Eva Wood Resigns From Curb

Marty Stuart Launches Superlatone Imprint

SESAC Under Fire

Update: WMG Stock Ends First Day Down 3.5%

Update: WMG Stock Ends First Day Down 3.5%

Marty Stuart Launches Superlatone Imprint

Uni Classics Names A&R Veteran Novik To Senior Post

MTV Latin Awards Head To Mexico

'Spamalot' Gets Lots Of Tony Nominations

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Hancock Reimagines Headhunters For Summer Shows

The Offspring Compiles Hits, Videos

Sleater-Kinney Ready To Rock On 'Woods' Tour

Bentley 'Drifts' In

NIN's 'Teeth' Sparkle At No. 1

BREAKING & ENTERING

B&E: Aqualung

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Culkin Denies Being Molested By Jackson

Billboard Bits: 'Six Feet Under,' Buffett, 'Early Show'

Dashboard Recording With Daniel Lanois

Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza Bolster Lineups

Foos Rock Hard, Sing Softly On New Album

Stuart Preps Three Albums On New Imprint

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Legal Matters

Making The Brand

Washington Roundup

Warner Music Trims Price Of IPO

Warner Music Trims Price Of IPO

eMusic Inks Label Licensing Deal

Rolling Stones Reveal U.S. Tour Dates

Rolling Stones Reveal U.S. Tour Dates

Rolling Stones Reveal U.S. Tour Dates

BMG Direct Takes Over Columbia House

Apple's iTunes Takes Bigger Bite Out Of Europe

Gloomy Radio Sector Hits Chrysalis Results

BMG Direct Takes Over Columbia House

Update: RED Signs Two Urban Labels

eMusic Inks Label Licensing Deal

Dave Matthews Band Offers AOL Webcast

Dave Matthews Band Offers AOL Webcast

Toshiba Unveils Hybrid DVD

Eminem Label Settles With Apple

Neverland Manager Speaks At Jackson Trial

Apple's iTunes Takes Bigger Bite Out Of Europe

Billboard Bits: DMB, MTV Movie Awards, Save The Rhinos

Longwave Flips Lineup, Readies New Album

Andre 3000 Pacts With Nickelodeon

Yahoo! Soft Launches New Music Service

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Connick, Marsalis Team For New Album

Stones Regroup For New Tour, Album

Yahoo! Soft Launches New Music Service

Wonder Unveils Video, New Album Release Date

Rogers Offers Full Song Downloads To Mobile

McCready's Ex Charged With Attempted Murder

Sony BMG Canada Signs Tom Green

MTV Canada Off The Air In June

Sony BMG Names Business, Legal Senior VP

Update: BRMC 'Howls' Back On Third Album

Case Summary: DMCA Subpoenas

Apple's iTunes Takes Bigger Bite Out Of Europe

This Week's Top Stories

Cherry Lane Music Publishing Prez Leaves

Westlife Loses EU Trademark Battle

Sony Takes Distribution Step In Korea

German Film Funds Near Shutdown

Bertelsmann Books $38.5M Restructuring Cost

Broadcast Flag Ruling Alters Biz Fight Plan

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Jacobsen Appointed CEO Of Arena Management

BPI Appoints Webster To Champion Indies

Collen Returns To EMI U.K. Fold

Global Pulse

Satellite Firms Launch Florida Suit

Caparro Lines-Up UMG, Glenayre Deal

Linkin Park Wants Out Of Warner Bros. Contract

EA Posts 91% Decline In Profit

Dave Matthews Band Settles Dumping Suit

Movie Gallery Names Key Posts

EMI Promotes Ells to COO

Sanghvi Takes Reigns At Sony/ATV U.K.

Keating To Host IFPI Platinum Awards

Case Summary: Contractual Waiver of Jury Trial

Keating To Host IFPI Platinum Awards

Gloomy Radio Sector Hits Chrysalis Results

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Linkin Park Wants Out Of Warner Bros. Contract

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WMG Names Gov't Relations VP

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