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The Verve Storms To No. 1 U.K. Debut
The reunited Verve delivered a No. 1 U.K. album for Parlophone/EMI yesterday (Aug. 31) as "Forth" debuted at the top. In a double for EMI labels, Virgin's Katy Perry started a fourth week at the...
September 01, 2008
Virgin Sues 30 Seconds To Mars For $30 Million
30 Seconds To Mars frontman Jared Leto has responded to Virgin Records' $30 million lawsuit for alleged breach of contract and damages, describing the legal action as "insane" but expressing his hope...
August 18, 2008
The Rolling Stones Leave EMI For Universal
Ending months of speculation, the Rolling Stones have split with longtime label EMI and inked a new deal with the Universal Music Group. The pact covers not only future studio albums but the band's...
July 25, 2008
EMI Deal Unlocks BBC Archives
The BBC has handed EMI Music the keys to its treasure-filled broadcast vault.
June 11, 2008
Kick Out The Jams
When English pop-rock act the Kooks released their debut album early in 2006, they were just another aspiring quartet with a couple of top 40 singles to their name.
April 13, 2008
The Verve Books Spring U.S. Shows
The Verve has scheduled its first U.S. shows in nearly a decade in conjunction with its late April appearance at the Coachella festival in Indio, Calif. The group will play in Las Vegas on April 26...
February 27, 2008
Stones Ink With Universal As EMI Deal Nears End
The Rolling Stones have signed a one-album deal with Universal Music as they approach the end of their current contract with EMI, which is understood to expire this year. The band's worldwide deal...
January 17, 2008
EMI Confirms Up To 2,000 Job Cuts
EMI confirmed today (Jan. 15) that it will cut up to 2,000 jobs worldwide in its Recorded Music division as part of a major restructuring of the company.
January 15, 2008
The Script, Katy Perry Rule U.K. Charts
Emerging Irish pop-rock band the Script scored an instant U.K. No. 1 with its self-titled debut album for Phonogenic/Sony BMG yesterday (Aug. 17), while Katy Perry's "I Kissed a Girl" (Virgin/EMI)...
August 18, 2008
Artist Managers Protest New EMI Regime
EMI is facing the prospect of an artists' revolt, with representatives of major acts Robbie Williams and Coldplay expressing concern at the current state of the company.
January 11, 2008
Mixed Bag Of Mercury Prize Nominees Unveiled
Rock veteran Robert Plant squares off against teenage singer/songwriter Adele on the 12-album shortlist for the 2008 Nationwide Mercury Prize, announced in London this morning (July 22).
July 22, 2008
UMG Strikes Euro Deal For Jonas Brothers
Universal Music Group has struck a deal with Disney Music Group's Hollywood Records to license the Jonas Brothers' self-titled album for Europe.
March 03, 2008
Perry's 'Girl' Topples U.K. Singles Chart
Katy Perry's U.S. No. 1 "I Kissed a Girl" (Virgin/EMI) became the U.K.'s new No. 1 single yesterday to complete a transatlantic double, while ABBA's "Gold -- Greatest Hits" (Polydor/Universal)...
August 11, 2008
Metallica, Kings Of Leon Overtake U.K. Charts
American rock took over the U.K. charts yesterday (Sept. 14) as Metallica's "Death Magnetic" (Vertigo/Universal) hit the top of the album chart after just two days on sale, while Kings of Leon scored...
September 15, 2008
The Verve Brings The 'Noise' On Reunion Album
Talk of a return to the relative glory days of a decade ago is often hostage to the fortunes of the modern music business. But the re-formation of the Verve has its supporters dreaming big.
August 21, 2008
Macdonald Bumps Radiohead From U.K. Album Chart
Scottish singer/songwriter Amy Macdonald's debut set "This Is the Life" (Vertigo) moved to the top of the U.K. album chart for the first time yesterday, five months after opening on the survey at No....
January 14, 2008
Brightman, Huan To Duet On Olympic Theme
U.K. soprano vocalist Sarah Brightman is to partner with Chinese singer Liu Huan for the official Olympic Theme at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics.
August 06, 2008
Lily Allen Confused Over New Album Delay
U.K. pop star Lily Allen has expressed confusion over the release of her sophomore album amid the current changes at EMI.
August 19, 2008
Ne-Yo Unseats Coldplay Atop U.K. Singles Chart
Ne-Yo scored his second U.K. No. 1 single yesterday (June 29), as "Closer" (Def Jam/Universal) climbed 2-1, while Coldplay started a third week atop the album chart with "Viva La Vida or Death and All...
June 30, 2008
Anne Still Can
She may have sold more than 50 million albums worldwide, but after her last album in 2005, veteran singer Anne Murray pretty much retired.
January 13, 2008
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ASCAP Unveils Sundance Showcase Lineup
The ASCAP Music Cafe, at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, will feature Wynonna, John Rzeznik (of the Goo Goo Dolls), Damien Rice, Rachael Yamagata and the Gin Blossoms, among others.
Web Reaction: Apple Drops DRM
Apple iTunes' announcement that it will begin offering DRM-free music from all four major labels and will add a new pricing scheme for tracks today was, to say the least, covered extensively. Below, a round-up of reaction from around the Web and what the move means for comsumers, Apple and the labels.
Leona Lewis Signs Deal For Autobiography
Leona Lewis, who won U.K. talent TV show "The X Factor" in 2006 and topped charts around the world with debut album "Spirit," has signed a deal to pen her autobiography with publishing house Hodder & Stoughton.
Rihanna Taking No Wardrobe Risks For Malaysia Show
Rihanna will shun skimpy outfits when she performs in Malaysia next month, the concert's organizers said Tuesday, becoming the latest international star affected by the Muslim-majority country's strict rules on performers' dress.
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