MySpace, Merlin Standoff Ends November 20, 2009
- Indies MySpace Music and independent music aggregator Merlin buried the hatchet with a deal that adds the company's roster of independent labels to the online streaming music service. » Full Story
TMG/AEG Live President Messina Clarifies Ticketmaster Stance November 19, 2009
- Touring An ongoing investigative report on ticketing practices from Nashville's NewsChannel 5 has created a stir, and promoter Louis Messina, president of TMG/AEG Live wants to clarify comments he made in a segment that aired last night regarding Ticketmaster Entertainment. » Full Story
Jencarlos' ‘Buscame’ Debuts High On Latin Chart November 19, 2009
- Latin In what may be the highest-ever first-week position on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart from a debut act with independent distribution, Jencarlos' "Búscame" debuts this week at No. 2. » Full Story
Jon Potter Resigns From Digital Media Association November 19, 2009
- Digital and Mobile Digital Media Association executive director and founder Jon Potter has resigned. General counsel Lee Knife will take over as interim executive director in the new year while the search for a replacement is completed. » Full Story
Vevo Launch Date Set November 18, 2009
- Digital and Mobile Vevo, the music video joint venture between Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment, is set to launch on Tuesday, Dec 8. » Full Story
John Mayer Likely To Top Next Week's Billboard 200 November 18, 2009
- Retail John Mayer is on track to debut at No. 1 with "Battle Studies," which could sell somewhere between 275,000 and 300,000 copies by week's end on Nov. 22, according to industry sources. Other artists likely to debut inside the top 20 are Casting Crowns, 50 Cent and Norah Jones. » Full Story
