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EC Report Puts Collecting Societies Under Microscope

Taiwan Court Finds P2P Service Not Guilty

Taiwan Court Finds P2P Service Not Guilty

EC Puts Collecting Societies Under Microscope

EC Puts Collecting Societies Under Microscope

RIAA Files 784 'John Doe' Suits

RIAA Files 784 'John Doe' Suits

RIAA Files 784 'John Doe' Suits

Taiwan Court Finds P2P Service Not Guilty

Harry Fox Agency Names VP Of Client Relations

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Muze Co-Founder Exits, New CEO Grabs Reins

Legal Battle Over 'Jack' Continues

'Prince of Piracy' Found Guilty

WineDark Records Launched By Industry Veterans

Jon Secada Signs New Label, Management Deals

Jon Secada Signs New Label, Management Deals

Queen and Paul Rodgers To Tour North America

Coldplay Stays At No. 1 In Europe

Coldplay Stay At No. 1 In Europe

Carey Rebound Keeps Bice From Hot 100 No. 1

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CHART BEAT

Chrysler Financial Backs Free Winans Tour

Studdard Sues Ex-Manager For Identity Theft

Queen's Ransom: Tribute Album, 2006 U.S. Tour

New Songs Bolster Young Jeezy Debut

Billboard Bits: John Cale, Blues&Brews, George Winston

Rossdale Opens Institute's Doors

Run-D.M.C. Refurbishes Classic Albums

Switchfoot Hones 'Sound' On Fifth Album

Sevendust Calls 'Next' With New Label

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Lina Unveils 'Inner Beauty'

Hanebrink Joins EMI Germany

Coldplay Stay At No. 1 In Europe

Brits Row Over Online Licensing Terms

Brits Row Over Online Licensing Terms

Brits Row Over Online Licensing Terms

Sony BMG, Mashboxx Enter Pact

Live 8: Moscow Joins Roster

Live 8: Moscow Joins Roster

Live 8: Moscow Joins Roster

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DANCE RADIO AIRPLAY

Coldplay Remains On Top

Coldplay Remains On Top

Sony BMG, Mashboxx Enter Pact

Kanye Leads BET Awards Winners

John Mayer Trio Plans Fall Tour

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Virgin Exits Canada

John Mayer Trio Plans Fall Tour

Koch Makes Organizational Changes

Bow Wow, Omarion To Co-headline Tour

'Idol' Finalist Tapped As Plus-Size Model

Clear Channel Lowers Prices To Support Live 8

Kanye Leads BET Awards Winners

Backstage At The BET Awards

Turnstile Entertainment Launches

Billboard Bits: Iron & Wine, Podcasts, Big Al Downing

Audioslave Heading Home For Studio Time, Fall Tour

Cold Brings The 'Pain' On Fourth Album

Public Enemy Added To 'Hellfest' Bill

India.Arie Working On Two-Volume Album

Mayer Lines Up Trio Tour Dates

Backstreet Boy Nick Carter Ordered Into Rehab

Kanye Leads BET Awards Winners

Backstage At The BET Awards

Coldplay Logs A Third Week A No. 1

Faith Hill Sets New Album Track List

T.I. Signs On For Debut Film Role

B&E: Dark New Day

BREAKING & ENTERING

Pearl Jam Rolls The Dice In Atlantic City

Supersuckers Go With The Marketing Flow

Australia's Little River Band In Court

Virgin Exits Canada

Sony BMG Eyes Legal Version Of Grokster

Apple Adds Podcasting To iTunes

Stock Market Welcomes HMV Group Annual Results

Apple Adds Podcasting To iTunes

Sanctuary To Tighten Belt After H1 Hit

Sanctuary To Tighten Belt After H1 Hit

Retailers Call For Simultaneous Releases

Starbucks Nabs Dylan Exclusive

Hummer H3 Drives TV Spot With Paul Oakenfold

XM Coming To 50,000 Hyatt Hotel Rooms

Australia's Little River Band In Court

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MTV Games To Launch

Hill Appointed British Music Rights Chairman

Stock Market Welcomes HMV Group Annual Results

Grove Of Anaheim To Stay With Nederlander

Chevy Partners With Country Stars

Chevy Partners With Country Stars

Orthmyr Takes Sony BMG Commercial Affairs Role

Stock Market Welcomes HMV Group Annual Results

Following Apple's Lead On Wireless Music Downloads

Case Summary: MGM Studios vs. Grokster

Senator Targets 'Cop Killer' Videogame

Supreme Court Unanimously Sides With Entertainment Industry In Grokster Case

Macrovision Sues Sima, Interburn

Marvel, Fox Sue Over 'Zoom'

Motion Picture Academy Gets Strict On Credits

MPAA Revises Claims On Raid

MTV Networks Buys Neopets

New Film Co. Inks Deal With WBP

Casting Directors Vote To Join Teamsters

Shareholders Approve Stringer As New Sony CEO

Making The Brand

AMC, Loews Cineplex Plan To Merge

NMPA Elects New Board Members

CPB Fight For Funding Hits Floor

Constantin Film Buys Remaining TV Stake

India Smoking Ban Extends To Foreign Films

OFT Clears CCE's Mean Fiddler Buyout

Biz Attacks Spain's Anti-Piracy Efforts

Report: One Record In Three Is Fake

Koch Music Publishing Names Bischof

CPB Selects New Chief

Methe Tapped To Run Cirque Unit

Faxon Elected To ASCAP Board

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TOP INDEPENDENT ALBUMS

This Day in Music

Will Smith Urges Rappers To Be Role Models

Simpson, Southern Rock Lead 'Hazzard' Soundtrack

Bluegrass Legend Stanley Recovering From Bypass

Glastonbury Triumphs Over Rain, Mud

Flaming Lips Round Up Videos For DVD

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Billboard Bits: Liz Phair, Lonestar, Eminem, Prefuse/Books

Pajo Rocks Quietly On New Album

Starbucks Nabs Exclusive Dylan Live Album

Canadian Copyright Act Revisions Introduced

Gang Of Four Gives 'Gift' Of New Recordings

Country Upstarts Collaborate On 'America'

Live 8: Moscow Joins Roster, Young To Play Canada

Sanctuary To Tighten Belt After H1 Hit

Joplin Manager Chet Helms Dies

New Dandy Warhols Album Due In September

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EMI Wins World Rights For Live 8 DVDs

EMI Wins World Rights For Live 8 DVDs

Grokster: P2P Operators' Actions Were Key To Decision

GROKSTER COVERAGE: Official Responses

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Grokster: Syllabus of Court Opinion

Supreme Court Sides With Biz In Grokster Case

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Court Sides With Biz In Gokster Case

Sweet Success For Sugarland

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TOP POP CATALOG ALBUMS

Chet Helms Dead At 62

Global Pulse

Grokster: International Music Industry Salutes Decision

Billboard Bits: G. Love, Hanna-McEuen, Siren Festival

Brown, Houston Ready To Join Reality TV Ranks

Jackson Thanks Fans Online

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Poll: 'Idol' Has Staying Power

Stefani To Mount Debut Tour This Fall

Court Sides With Biz In Grokster Case

CHART BEAT CHAT

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2Pac, Elton Pairing Scores U.K. No. 1

Live 8 Adds Philly Acts, Inks DVD Deal

Pat Green Makes Management Change

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Grokster: Indies Weigh In

Grokster: Tech Companies Respond

From Hilltop To Chilltop

50 Cent To Promote Reebok's GXT II

Starbucks Nabs Dylan Exclusive

Chet Helms Dead At 62

50 Cent To Promote Reebok's GXT II

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The Publisher's Place

The Beat

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Kings Of Leon To Keep Touring 'Heartbreak'

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HOT CHRISTIAN ADULT CONTEMPORARY

This Day in Music

Billboard Bits: 'Rize,' The Go! Team, Live 8

Retailers: Stop Digital Only Exclusives

Soulive Finds New Groove On Concord

Sony BMG Ent. Sales Names Executive VP/GM

Trade Groups: Stop Exclusive Digital Downloads

Sony BMG Ent. Sales Names Executive VP/GM

Retailers Call For Simultaneous Digital And Physical Releases

Fan Dies At Corrosion Of Conformity Show

Live 8 Unveils Tokyo Line-up

Live 8 Unveils Tokyo Line-up

Sacem Revenues Post Limited Growth in 2004

Live 8 Unveils Tokyo Line-up

Rhino Expands Stooges Classics

Fan Stabbed To Death At Corrosion Of Conformity Show

Zappa Sons Paying Tribute To Dad On Tour

Juan Gabriel Arrested For Tax Evasion

Timberlake May 'Moan' With Ricci

Voodoo Music Experience Unveils Lineup

My Morning Jacket Stretches Out On 'Z'

Ex-Detective Testifies In B.I.G. Case

Coheed Embracing Inner Prog On 'Good Apollo'

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Mayer In A Trio Mood On New Album, Tour

A Joyful Return For Yoakam

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The Beat

Jim Lucas Moving To VP/GM Role

UMVD, Karaoke Label Enter Agreement

Copyright Office Proposes License Reform Bill

BMI Christian Awards Honor Mark Hall

Billboard, Knitting Factory Extend Showcase Series

Faxon Elected To ASCAP Board

Glastonbury Gears Up For Another Year

Billboard, Knitting Factory Extend Showcase Series

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Eagle Rock, Death Row Enter Two Separate Pacts

Glastonbury Gears Up For Another Year

Movie Gallery To Close 51 Game Crazy Stores

DeGraw Dialing In Material For Sophomore Album

Jarrett Dazzles Carnegie Hall, Will Return In Fall

Loveless 'Dreams' Up New Studio Disc

Madlib, Van Peebles Revive 'Br'er Soul'

CHART BEAT

CHART BEAT

3 Doors Down Nabs Shinedown For Fall Tour

FBI Informant Testifies In B.I.G. Case

Farrell Bringing Satellite Party To Lollapalooza

'Idol' Underwood Shoots Straight To No. 1

Q&A: Wayne Shorter

HOT RINGTONES

BRMC Sets Track List, Shoots Video In Kiev

Report: One Record In Three Is Fake

Report: One Record In Three Is Fake

Coldplay Lead Euro Charts For Second Week

Swedish Exec Tandan Expands Into Publishing

Coldplay Lead Euro Charts For Second Week

Biz Attacks Spain's Anti-Piracy Efforts

Biz Attacks Spain's Anti-Piracy Efforts

Biz Attacks Spain's Anti-Piracy Efforts

MTV Lends Support To Live 8 Concerts

Billboard Bits: Thrice, Pat Boone, Devendra Banhart

MTV Lends Support To Live 8 Concerts

European iTunes Passes 50M Download Milestone

European iTunes Passes 50M Download Milestone

European iTunes Passes 50M Download Milestone

Report: One Record In Three Is Fake

BREAKING & ENTERING

This Day in Music

Notorious B.I.G. Murder Gets Day In Court

Coldplay Holds Foos, Backstreet From No. 1

No Address' Accidental Hit

Rolling Stones To Play Hollywood Bowl

B&E: Krystal Meyers

Stills Preps First Solo CD In 14 Years

Iron & Wine, Calexico Readying EP, Tour

Super Furries Hone Their 'Kraft'

Posies Shine 'Light' On New Album

Glastonbury Gears Up For Another Year

Billboard Bits: Beanie Sigel, Opry Cruise, Live 8

Billboard, Knitting Factory Form 'Underground' Pact

Trapt Takes 'Control' On Sophomore Album

LaVette Taps Female Tunesmiths For Comeback

Rolling Stones To Play Hollywood Bowl

OFT Clears Mean Fiddler Buyout

Radio Format Flip Provokes Protests In NYC

Coldplay Holds Foos, Backstreet From No. 1

All-African Line-up Tapped For SA's Live 8

All-African Line-up Tapped For SA's Live 8

Coldplay Holds Foos, Backstreet From No. 1

German Star Groenemeyer Joins Popkomm's IMEA

Bischof Upped At Koch Publishing

OFT Clears Mean Fiddler Buyout

German Star Groenemeyer Joins Popkomm's IMEA

Rolling Stones To Play Hollywood Bowl

OFT Clears Mean Fiddler Buyout

All-African Line-up Tapped For SA's Live 8

Ryko Distribution Inks Two

Artemis Opens New Division

Artemis Opens New Division

3 Doors Down, Shinedown Prep Fall Tour

3 Doors Down, Shinedown Prep Fall Tour

Ryko Distribution Inks Two

Wurld Media Taps UMG VP

3 Doors Down, Shinedown Prep Fall Tour

Eagle Rock, Death Row Enter Two Separate Pacts

EMI CMG Launches New Promotion, Marketing Team

ADULT CONTEMPORARY

Nas Takes 'Street's Disciple' On The Road

Musicrypt, Nielsen BDS Enter Pact

This Week's Top Stories

House Panel Proposes Cuts In Public Broadcasting

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Billboard Bits: KissWorld, Merchant, Promise Ring

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EchoStar Names New Prez

Study: Copyright Protection Biz A Sleeping Giant

German Pub Group Re-Elects Sikorski Prez

New Faith Hill Album Set For August

Smashing Pumpkins To Reunite?

SoundExchange Extends Digital Audio Royalty Deadline

Macy Gray Readies 'Vegas' DVD

Disturbed Feeling Aggressive On New Album

Black Eyeing Second Nashville-Based Album

Harding Forms Quartet For 'Songs Of Misfortune'

Hip-Hop Heavyweights Crowd 'Hustle And Flow'

Smashing Pumpkins To Reunite?

Canadian Stars Sign On For New Live 8 Show

This Day in Music

Lawyers Continue Fight Over Sampling Rights

Viacom Board Approves Split

Legal Matters

Game Over On Ubisoft Sale To EA

Brit Gov't Proposes Music Council

XM, Sirius OK'd For Canada Launch

California Senate Panel Approves Stricter Pirate Bill

House Panel Cuts Funding For CPB

Behind the Deal: An Interview with U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales

A Society That Values Music Must Pay For It

BBC Radio 1 Joins Sirius Line-Up

Case Summary: Tortious Interference & Fraudulent Inducement (TVT vs. Lyor Cohen & Island Def Jam)

Making The Brand

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On The Road

KDDI Reaches 10M Mobile Download Milestone

KDDI Reaches 10M Mobile Download Milestone

Canadian Live 8 To Be At Molson Park, Ontario

Komen Joins Sheppard Mullin

Leela, At Long Last

Smashing Pumpkins To Reunite?

Sony, Microsoft Playing HD Game

House Panel Proposes Cuts In Public Broadcasting

NMPA Elects New Board Members

Canadian Live 8 To Be At Molson Park, Ontario

Court Reverses TVT's $54M Award In IDJ Suit

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Red Names Bob Morelli Executive VP/GM

Impala Re-Ups Lambot As Chairman

Musicrypt, Nielsen BDS Enter Pact

BBC Radio 1 Joins Sirius Line-Up

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Jazz Notes

Global Pulse

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Fontana Inks Budding Hip-Hop Imprint

Ronald Winans Dies At 48

Aussie Memorabilia Store Dealt Kiss Of Death

Makuhari Messe To Host Japan's Live 8 Concert

NMPA Elects New Board Members

SneakerLuxe Partners With 'Jacob The Jeweler'

Rawkus Resurfaces With RED

Artic Monkeys Heat Up EMI Publishing Roster

Artic Monkeys Heat Up EMI Publishing Roster

Ronald Winans Dies At 48

Soul Asylum Bassist Karl Mueller Dies

Ventura Distr. Names UrbanWorks Senior VP/GM

K-OS Wins Big At MuchMusic Video Awards

Capitol Nashville Names COO

Rawkus Resurfaces With RED

Makuhari Messe To Host Japan's Live 8 Concert

White Stripes Expand Fall Tour

Fontana Inks Budding Hip-Hop Imprint

White Stripes Expand Fall Tour

NMPA Elects New Board Members

Revisions Introduced To Canada's Copyright Act

Anaheim Arena Ups Key Execs

SneakerLuxe Partners With 'Jacob The Jeweler'

Capitol Nashville Names COO

Paul Brandt To Host Canadian Country Music Awards

This Day in Music

R&B 'Heart Throbs' Pact For 'Scream' Tour

Supergrass Travels Down New 'Road'

White Stripes Expand Fall Tour

Sonic Youth, Sleater-Kinney To Rock ArthurFest

'American Idol' Goes Online

Soul Asylum Co-Founder Mueller Dies

Coldplay, Crazy Frog Stay Strong On U.K. Charts

K-OS Sweeps MuchMusic Video Awards

Billboard Bits: Paul Weller, The Cure, Martina McBride

Nazario Imbues Music With 'Apasionada'

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Rhino Readies Ramones, Dead Sets

Clapton Gets A Lift From Winwood, Mayer

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Earle, Gauthier, Merritt Lead Americana Nominees

Gospel Singer Ronald Winans Dies

Sanctuary Tumbles On Records Warning

Sanctuary Tumbles On Records Warning

Documents Show Jackson Jury Actions

Report: Oz Live Sector Surpasses Expectations

Depeche Mode Touring Ahead Of New Album

Cassidy Wanted For Murder In Philadelphia

Luis Miguel Planning Extensive Tour

CHART BEAT CHAT

Report: Oz Live Sector Surpasses Expectations

'American Idol' Goes Online

'American Idol' Goes Online

Sanctuary Tumbles On Records Warning

Mould: Don't Hold Breath For Huskers Reunion

Kanye 'Killing' The Competition On New Album

Smooth Jazz Drives E Street's Federici

This Day in Music

Report: Oz Live Sector Surpasses Expectations

German Pub Group Re-Elects Sikorski Pres

Def Jam Mobile Launches In Europe

U2 Awarded Nordoff-Robbins Lifetime Accolade

Luis Miquel Plans Extensive Tour

'American Idol' Goes Online

U2 Awarded Nordoff-Robbins Lifetime Accolade

Billboard Bits: Broken Social Scene, Moore, Prettyman

Our Lady Peace Survives 'Paranoid Times'

Def Jam Mobile Launches In Europe

Def Jam Mobile Launches In Europe

MTV Latin Ups McBride To Exec VP/COO

Backstreet Boys Poised For Chart-Topping Bow

MTV Latin Ups McBride To Exec VP/COO

Earle, Gauthier, Merritt Top AMA Noms

Canadian Subscription Radio Licenses Granted

Vodafone Scoops Top Prize At Mobile Awards

Coldplay Opens At No. 1 In Europe

Coldplay Opens At No. 1 In Europe

Coldplay Opens At No. 1 In Europe

The Beat

Two Reggaeton Labels Launch

Luis Miquel Plans Extensive Tour

Brit Gov't Proposes Music Council

Brit Gov't Proposes Music Council

IFPI Postpones July 12 Platinum Awards

Live 8 Organizers Plan Three More Concerts

Live 8 Organizers Plan Three More Concerts

Impala Re-Ups Lambot As Chairman

IFPI Postpones July 12 Platinum Awards

Vodafone Scoops Top Prize At Mobile Awards

Exp Network Temporarily Suspends Bulletin

Tennessee DJ Sues Kid Rock For Assault

Carey Single Nets 4th Week On Top

CHART BEAT

Pixies Unplug For Newport Folk Festival

SOAD, Mars Volta Launching Tour In August

CHART BEAT

Ray Davies Inks With V2 For Solo Debut

Oakenfold Drafts Electronica Cohorts For Tour

Film Rights Secured For Buckley Biography

Jackson Judge To Unseal Documents

Dylan, Jones To Rock Amazon.com's Anniversary

Live 8 Expands Again, Adds Acts For Philly

Billboard Bits: Ric Ocasek, Orgy, Iron Maiden

Major-Label Transplants

This Day in Music

Marc, Alejandro, Chayanne To Hit The Road

Paste Acquires Tracks' Subscribers

Darkness Hires Bass Player

Darkness Hires Bass Player

Live 8 Expands With Africa Calling

Razor & Tie Names VP Of Biz Dev

Elton John Extends Vegas Run

On The Horizon: Cell Phone Satcasting

Live 8 Plans Show With African Musicians

Go-Go Godfather Brown Gets Heritage Fellowship

Shakira Album Back On Ritmo Shelves

Shakira Album Back On Ritmo Shelves

Monterey Peninsula Artists Adds Agent To Team

Backstreet Boys Poised For Chart-Topping Bow

Macrovision Sues Sima, Interburn

BREAKING & ENTERING

Jackson Accuser Having 'Difficult Time'

Elton Extends Vegas Run Through 2008

Sources: Jackson Family Shops TV Series

New Kanye Disc Bumped To August

Go-Go Godfather Brown Gets Heritage Fellowship

Billboard Bits: Autolux, The Darkness, Bruce Hornsby

August To Bring New Anastacia Album

Live 8 Expands With Africa Calling

HOT RINGTONES

Coldplay Earns First Billboard 200 No. 1

Guests Populate Ying-Yang Twins' 'U.S.A.'

B&E: Gucci Mane

Elton John Extends Vegas Run

Elton John Extends Vegas Run Through 2008

This Day in Music

Napster, Ericsson Strike Mobile Pact

Napster, Ericsson Strike Mobile Pact

Napster, Ericsson Strike Mobile Pact

Universal Deal Opens BBC Broadcast Vault

Universal Deal Opens BBC Broadcast Vault

Universal Deal Opens BBC Broadcast Vault

Coldplay Debuts On Top

Coldplay Debuts At No. 1 In U.S.

Best Buy Profit Soars 85 Percent

Updated: Live 8 Expands With Africa Calling

Live 8 Expands With Africa Calling

Elton John Extends Vegas Run

Kobalt, Maratone Ink Admin Pact

OD2, Virgin Team For Greek Download Store

OD2, Virgin Team For Greek Download Store

Japanese Publishing Vet Murakami Dies

Record Club Settlement Is A Copyright Fright

Disney To Acquire TV Games Developer Minds Eye

FCC Moves Up Deadline For Digital TV Tuners

Keith Graduates With Honors From 'Honkytonk U'

Kobalt, Maratone Ink Admin Pact

Kobalt, Maratone Ink Admin Pact

BMG Ricordi Publishing Appoints Deputy MD

Shapeshifters Join Sanctuary For Management

Baumgartner Out At Equity

Alanis Morissette Gives Starbucks A Jolt

Alanis Show Gives Starbucks A Jolt

Billboard Bits: LaToya London, Summer Storm, McClinton

China Web Sites Must Register Or Be Shut Down

PPL Chief Blasts Music Licensees

U.S., EU Bond For Program Fighting Piracy

Case Summary: Revival of Foreign Copyrights

This Week's Top Stories

Japanese Publishing Vet Kusano Dies

WB Releases 'Pants' DVD In China In Anti-piracy Move

GameStop, Electronics Boutique Merger Gets Green Light

Reluctant Actors OK Game Deal

U.S. Delivers Blunt Message On Piracy

Ritmo Refuses Shakira Set

Diller Sells Stake In VUE

Adelphia Moving To Online Music

Robinson Assumes Wider SE Asia Remit

CEO Caparro Latest To Step Down At Atari

Uehara Appointed Fujipacific Music Prez

U.S. Faults U.N. Diversity Treaty

Italian Officials Bust P2P Network

This Day in Music

Duff's 'Most Wanted' To Boast New Songs

New York Court Overturns TVT Decision

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Supreme Court Passes On Beasties Case

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Alanis Morissette Gives Starbucks A Jolt

Foo Fighters, Weezer Eyeing Fall Tour

Thrill Jockey Signs Tom Verlaine

Foo Fighters, Weezer Eyeing Fall Tour

Alanis Morissette Gives Starbucks A Jolt

UMG, EMI Music Pub Enter Agreement

Viacom Board Approves Split

Gaither Celebrates 10th Anniversary Tour

MVD Europe Launches

Dick Tracy, Brenda Starr Ink With Classic Media

Sony BMG Creates Television Exec VP Role

Viacom Board Approves Split

Sony BMG Creates Television Exec VP Role

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Global Pulse

New Bon Jovi Album Due In September

Foo Fighters, Weezer Eyeing Fall Tour

Thrill Jockey Signs Tom Verlaine

Lawyer: Jackson Won't Share Bed With Kids

Go-Go's' Valentine Goes Solo On 'Light Years'

Anthony, Chayanne, Fernandez Team For Tour

NIN, QOTSA Unveil Fall Tour Plans

New York Court Overturns TVT Decision

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Making The Brand

California Senate Panel Approves Stricter Pirate Bill

SoundExchange Extends Digital Audio Royalty Deadline

The Publisher's Place

Pink Floyd To Reform For Live 8

Warner Music Loss Narrows

Warner Music Loss Narrows

HMV Canada Pulls Alanis Records

HMV Canada Pulls Alanis Records

Clear Channel Calls For New Radio Ratings System

Pink Floyd To Reform For Live 8

Pink Floyd Reuniting For Live 8

Clear Channel Calls For New Radio Ratings System

Coldplay's 'X&Y' Enters Record Books

Parkinson To Receive MITS Accolade

Coldplay's 'X&Y' Enters Record Books

Coldplay's 'X&Y' Enters Record Books

Boulware Joins Strategic Artist Management

HMV Canada Pulls Alanis Records

Fans Flock To Fourth Bonnaroo

Queen's List Honors For Ure, May, Page

TBA Opens Manhattan Office

Fans Flock To Fourth Bonnaroo

No Supreme Court Review Of Ownership Rules

Destiny's Child To Split After Tour

Michael Jackson Found Not Guilty On All Counts

Michael Jackson Found Not Guilty On All Counts

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Michaels, Malito Rise At WB Nashville

Newbury Comics Makes Key Promotions

Mondo Kim's Raided By New York Police

Springsteen Stays Solo For Summer Run

Red Names Bob Morelli Executive VP/GM

Report: Online Biz Models Need Rethink

Red Names Bob Morelli Executive VP/GM

Aussie Live 8 Concert Fails

No Supreme Court Review Of Ownership Rules

Jackson Jurors Have Harsh Words For Accuser's Mother

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Springsteen Stays Solo For Summer Run

My Morning Jacket Moves Ahead On New Album

Amos Plans 'Summer Of Sin' In North America

Coldplay's 'X&Y' Enters U.K. Record Books

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Chevelle, Taproot Team For Summer Tour

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Michael Jackson Found Not Guilty On All Counts

DJ Tiësto Plans Extravagant U.S. Events

Kelly Finalizes 'Reloaded' Tracklist

Billboard Bits: Beyonce, Eminem, Roky Erickson

Testimony Highlights From Michael Jackson Trial

This Day in Music

Parkinson To Receive MITS Accolade

Destiny's Child To Split After Fall Tour

Pink Floyd Reuniting For Live 8 Concert

Fans Flock To Fourth Bonnaroo

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Autopsy Awaited In Bonnaroo Fan Death

This Day in Music

Ritmo Refuses Shakira Set

Taking Back Sunday Signs With Warner Bros.

Bonneville Sued For Trademark Infringement

U.S. Delivers Blunt Message On Piracy

Brooks & Dunn To Return As CMA Awards Hosts

Brooks & Dunn To Return As CMA Awards Hosts

This Day in Music

Ritmo Refuses Shakira Set

Black Eyed Peas Back In 'Business'

Brooks & Dunn To Host NYC CMA Awards

Billboard Bits: Toby Keith, F. Lips, Tony Orlando

Mould Ready To Rock On Fall Tour

King Helps Break Ground On Museum

Rejects 'Move Along' With New Album

New Big & Rich Album Due In November

Williams Compiles Top Acts For Compilation

CHART BEAT CHAT

Taking Back Sunday Signs With Warner Bros.

Yes, Allman Bros. Plan Live Releases

Broken Social Scene, Dears To Remix Stars

Brit Indies Embark On U.S. Mission

Brit Indies Embark On U.S. Mission

Indigos, Lawmakers Link For LPFM Legislation

Uehara Appointed Fujipacific Music Pres

This Day in Music

Black Eyed Peas Open At European Albums Summit

Backstreet Boys Offering Free Tour Tickets

Black Eyed Peas Open At European Albums Summit

Backstreet Boys Offering Free Tour Tickets

Music Industry To Laud, Lobby Congress

Two Million Fans Request Live 8 Tickets In London

Adelphia, MusicNet Partner For Subscription Service

Clear Channel Offering A 'Sneak Peek'

RIAA Head To Deliver NARM Keynote

Sports Company Hears A New Tune

Sports Company Hears A New Tune

RIAA Head To Deliver NARM Keynote

RIAA Head To Deliver NARM Keynote

Bono Addresses EU Pres On Africa

Bono Addresses EU Pres On Africa

Liberty Records Founder Waronker Dies

Retail Expecting Sales Spike From Tony Winners

Tego Calderon Signs With Atlantic Records

Black Eyed Peas Open At European Albums Summit

Social Capital Entertainment Launches

Bill Graham Presents Splits In Two

Tego Calderon Signs With Atlantic Records

Pro Baseball Goes On Tour

Brit Indies Embark On U.S. Mission

Bill Graham Presents Splits In Two

Velvet Revolver Cuts European Tour Short

Liberty Records Founder Waronker Dies

Bono Stumps For African Aid In Brussels

Jackson Jury To Deliberate For Fourth Day

THE BILLBOARD 200

Foo Fighters Double The Music

Carey Still 'Belongs' At No. 1

Backstreet Boys Offering Free Tour Tickets

CHART BEAT

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Tego Calderon Signs With Atlantic

The White Stripes

Billboard Bits: Def Jam, Legends Of Jazz, Village Voice

EWF Lights Up New Album With Big Boi, Wil.I.Am

Nickel Creek 'Fires' Up For New Album

Liz Phair Lines Up Acoustic Tour

Two Million Requests For Live 8 Tickets In London

Two Million Requests For Live 8 Tickets In London

CHUM Debuts Razer, PunchMuch

First DVDplus To Arrive June 28

P2P Radio Gets New Search

2006 Grammys Staying In L.A.

Cafe Tacuba Make History In Mexico City

Los Tigres Del Norte Sign With William Morris

Los Tigres Del Norte Sign With William Morris

Warner Home Video Ups Senior VPs

Cafe Tacuba Make History In Mexico City

Italian Officials Bust P2P Network

Italian Officials Bust P2P Network

Mariah's Album Rules Again

This Day in Music

Q&A With Maroon5's Adam Levine

Velvet Revolver Cuts European Tour Short

Ben Taylor Wraps One Album, Plans Another

Billboard Bits: Madonna, Costello, Twisted Sister

Jackson Jury Begins Third Day Of Deliberation

Lanois Previews New Album In New York

Young, Demme Collaborating On Concert Film

The Offspring Writing For New Album

Destiny's Child Makes Summer Tour Plans

Carey's 'Emancipation' Returns To No. 1

2006 Grammys Staying In L.A.

No. Miss Allstars Feeling Fatherly On New CD

B&E: Rihanna

BREAKING & ENTERING

Toshiba To Debut HD DVDs In Spring 2006

Japanese Publishing Vet Kusano Dies

Previously Unknown Bach Aria Discovered

Parents Targeted In New Industry Initiative

Parents Targeted In New Industry Initiative

Apple Tight-Lipped On iTunes Japan Reports

Apple Tight-Lipped On iTunes Japan Reports

Mariah's Album Rules Again

Online Specialist Wragg Upped At UMG

Apple Tight-Lipped On iTunes Japan Reports

Japanese Prefecture Restricts Sales Of 'Violent' Videogame

India Bans Smoking Scenes In Films

Toronto Court Orders Payment Of Copyright Levies

EC Tests Microsoft System Compliance

EU Looks Ahead To Tech's Future With i2010 Plan

Blackstone Begins At Warner/Chappell

Cell Phone Is Newest Star On Touring Circuit

Hookstratten To Head Fox Net Distribution

Bollywood Gets Institutionalized

This Week's Top Stories

Yaffe Tapped For Alliance Atlantis CEO Post

Iberian Authorities Crack Down On Pirates

Van Hoff Takes Charge Of Capitol Germany

Italy's FIMI Elects Officers

BET Promotes Lee To CEO

Sony BMG France Promotes Lameignère, Waignier

EMI Music Asia Names Cheng Chairman

Red President Antonelli Resigns

Plug Pulled On Spain's Weblisten

Sony To Pay $7 Million To Ousted Bosses

EU Court Upholds Quota Order

Sony Cracks Down On British PSP Importers

ProSieben Gets Interactive With Euvia Buy

Robinson Assumes Wider SE Asia Remit

Sony/ATV Appoints Digital Biz VP

Coldplay's 'X&Y' Hot Off The Racks

Cable Royalty Distribution Affirmed

MSN Music Doles Out Free Tunes

PPL Chief Blasts Music Licensees

Court Reaffirms 2-Second Sampling Infringement

George Clinton Recovers Masters

PPL Chief Blasts Music Licensees

Borders Online Must Pay Cal. Use Tax

MSN Music Doles Out Free Tunes

Vector Grabs Hank Williams Jr.

Vector Grabs Hank Williams Jr.

MusicNet To Power Store For Portables

Moonves: CBS Would Benefit From Split-off

XM, Audible Forge Exclusive Deal

Coldplay's 'X&Y' Hot Off the Racks

XM, Audible Forge Exclusive Deal

MusicNet To Power Store For Portables

Waits Questions Download Royalties

Sony Cutting Management

Sanctuary In Buyout Talks

Reznor Wins Suit Against Former Manager

Row Ent. Completes Koch Ent. Acquisition

Emmis Radio Sues Competing Broadcaster

DreamWorks Animation Shareholders File Lawsuit

Sony BMG Names New German Prez

Coldplay's 'X&Y' Hot Off The Racks

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Young Buck Ordered To Stand Trial

Billboard Bits: Idlewild, R.E.M., The Alarm

Dungen Expands Album, Tours North America

Duran Duran Itching To Hit The Studio

Deliberations Continue In Jackson Case

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Osbourne Defends Wicked Wisdom's Ozzfest Slot

Oasis Storms U.K. Chart, Coldplay Looming

Rhino Boxes Up '90s Favorites

Jett, Chingy Lead 'Run Hit Wonder' Bill

Cage, Smith To Share Screen 'Time'

Fat Joe Gives 'All'

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HOT COUNTRY SONGS

'Back In Black' Tips 21M Mark

Jackson Jury Ends First Day Of Deliberations

Braxton Aims To 'Please' On New Album

Cowboy Troy's Wild Ride

Jackson Treated At Emergency Room

Paisley Makes 'Time' For Fourth Album

Publishing Veteran Joins Disney Publishing

Kings Of Leon, Secret Machines Make Touring Team

AAIM Launches With New York Conclave

AAIM Launches With New York Conclave

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AAIM Launches With New York Conclave

Austin Takes The Mic On So So Def Debut

Billboard Bits: Les Paul, RCA, NBA Finals

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Bloodshot Celebrates 10 Years Of 'Sin'

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Orchard Extends Deeper Into China

Brit Retailer Music Zone In Talks To Buy MVC

Brit Retailer Music Zone In Talks To Buy MVC

Brit Retailer Music Zone In Talks To Buy MVC

Sirius, Ford Extend Exclusivity Agreement

Survey: P2P Still A Problem In Europe

Survey: P2P Still A Problem In Europe

Survey: P2P Still A Problem In Europe

Harper Regroups For Intimate Tour

Billboard Radio Monitor Names R&B Chart Manager

The Dears Dabbling In Love On New Album

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Koch To Market D-Block Releases

Harper Regroups For Intimate Tour

Infinity Picks VP For Jack Format

Harper Regroups For Intimate Tour

Orchard Extends Deeper Into China

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Iberian Authorities Crack Down On Pirates

Red President Antonelli Resigns

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Uni Nashville Ups Marketing Staff

Hobson Named Univision CFO

Garth Splits With Capitol

Garth Splits With Capitol

Sanctuary In Buyout Talks

Garth Splits With Capitol

Sanctuary In Buyout Talks

Sanctuary In Buyout Talks

Orchard's European Distrib Lineup Grows

Investors Sue DreamWorks Over 'Shrek 2' DVD Sales

UrbanWorks' Clanagan Splits

Iberian Authorities Crack Down On Pirates

Beggars, Napster Strike License Deal

Real Grabs White Stripes Exclusive

Red President Antonelli Resigns

CHART BEAT CHAT

Benefit Bash To Celebrate B.B. King's 80th

Jack & Meg White's Satanic Pact

Lil Jon Leads Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Finalists

Pavarotti Pulls Out Of Show With Illness

Jackson Lawyer Finishes Closing Arguments

Informant Backs Off B.I.G. Slaying Claims

Corporate, Mannequin Singer Diagnosed With Leukemia

Billboard Bits: Babyface, Underwood, Chimaira

Garth Brooks Splits With Capitol

Rush Guitarist Sues Hotel Over Altercation

Slint Rocks Battle Of The Bands On DVD

ARIA Preps Aussie Hall Of Fame Event

ARIA Preps Aussie Hall Of Fame Event

MTV In 'Flux' With Landmark Digital Initiative

MTV In 'Flux' With Landmark Digital Initiative

Toronto Outlet Ordered To Pay Copyright Levies

MTV In 'Flux' With Landmark Digital Initiative

Sony BMG Names New German Pres

Cheng Adds EMI Japan Duties

Waits Sues WMG Over Download Payments

Waits Sues WMG Over Download Payments

EMI's Cheng Adds Japan Duties

Sony BMG Names New German Pres

Clear Channel To Offer Morning Show Podcasts

Gorillaz Start At European Chart Summit

Waits Sues WMG Over Download Payments

Clear Channel To Offer Morning Show Podcasts

Gorillaz Start At European Chart Summit

The Orchard Signs Overseas Indies

The Orchard Signs Overseas Indies

MPAA Goes A Fifth Round

NARAS Adds Gospel Song Category

Disney, EMI Partner For Christian Retail

Yahoo!, Pepsi Revive TV Show For Online

Blackalicious Signs With Epitaph Imprint

Infinity To Podcast Nine All News Stations

Famous Music Names New Senior VP

Debra Lee Takes Reins At BET

Gorillaz Start At European Chart Summit

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Velvet Revolver, Chingy Pen 'Fantastic' Tunes

Carey Keeps It 'Together' At No. 1

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CHART BEAT

Smog To Give Summer 'Love' On Tour

Prosecutor: Jackson Targeted Vulnerable Boy

Gorillaz Going Out On Virtual U.S. Tour

Franz Ferdinand Mixing Sophomore Album

Blackalicious Polishes Its 'Craft'

Arrest Warrant Issued For Bobby Brown

Q&A: Carrie Underwood

Billboard Bits: Eagles, Cockburn, Ludacris/Kaiser Chiefs

Third Strokes Album Due In January

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Van Hoff Takes Charge Of Capitol Germany

France's SFR Ramps Up Live Biz Sponsorship

Trent Reznor Awarded $2.95 Million

Audioslave Debut On Top

Rock, Hip-Hop, Latin To Collide At AmsterJam

The Eagles Are Top Touring Act At 2005 Mid-Point

Oscar Brown Jr. Dead At 78

Clear Channel Unveils New Summer Lawn Prices

Clear Channel Unveils New Summer Lawn Prices

Plug Pulled On Spain's Weblisten

Plug Pulled On Spain's Weblisten

Plug Pulled On Spain's Weblisten

Trent Reznor Awarded $2.95 Million

Smith Expands Duties At EMI Pub U.K.

Audioslave Debut On Top

'Nuevas Voces' Crowns Gio Williams

New Coldplay Album Leaked To P2P

Foo Fighters, Real Team For Private Show

Chappelle's Show Sets Records

BREAKING & ENTERING

B&E: Natalie

Fan Claims Beating At Snoop Dogg Show

McCartney Pens 'Urban Furry Tale'

Underwood Ready To Record Debut Album

Staind Turns Over A New 'Chapter'

Judge, Attorneys Debate Jackson Jury Rules

White, Benson Make A Racket With Greenhornes

50 Cent Sues Video Production Companies

A Welcome 'Exile': Audioslave Opens At No. 1

Reznor Awarded $3M In Management Suit

Billboard Bits: 'Decades Rock,' Nada Surf, Foo Fighters

Oscar Brown Jr. Dead At 78

Chappelle's Show Sets Records

CERTA Names June Ratings Awareness Month

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