Orchard Global Media Group says its will offer insurance to artists through a new partnership with Working Today's Freelancers Union, a New York non-profit group that provides independent workers with low-cost benefits.

Three Finnish musicians yesterday were presented the inaugural Teosto Award from the local copyright society of that name. The honor is meant to "promote creative Finnish compositional work." Composer Kimmo Hakola, accordionist Kimmo Pohjonen and singer/songwriter Maija Vilkkumaa share the 40,000 euro ($69,000) prize.

The U.S. Supreme Court yesterday cleared the way for civil-rights icon Rosa Parks to proceed with her lawsuit against rap group OutKast over a hit song with her name as its title. The justices let stand a U.S. appeals court ruling that reinstated Parks' claims against OutKast, LaFace Records, Arista Records and BMG.

The Iraqi National Symphony Orchestra (INSO) will perform a free concert tonight at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

Miller Brewing Co. will give away Napster-branded digital music players and downloads this summer as part of a new marketing alliance between the beermaker and the online service's parent, Roxio.