Monday, April 28th, 2008
Daily News: Monday
Snyder/Bronfman Suit Moves Forward: “The suit filed by former Simon & Schuster chief Richard Snyder against Edgar Bronfman Jr., alleging it was he who suggested Bronfman acquire Warner Music Group, will go forward, N.Y. State Supreme Court Judge Bernard J. Fried ruled last week after dismissing four of the six counts:” (via Hits)
We7 Adds SonyBMG: “We7, a Peter Gabriel-backed online music service that launched about a year ago, will offer 500K songs from Sony/BMG for free streaming on its site. Along with indie labels and bands who have licensed their songs, this brings the total number of tracks available on the free music service to around 750K.” (via Wired)
HMV To Launch MP3 Store: “Britain’s leading music and entertainment retailer HMV will launch an MP3 digital download store later this year as part of a broader company refocus on technology, product and store designs.” (via Billboard)
Irish ISP Eircom Sued by Record Labels: “Ireland’s largest Internet service provider, Eircom, has been sued by the major record labels under the Irish Recorded Music Association (IRMA) on charges of aiding copyright infringement, RTE Business reported. In their complaint, filed last March, the labels allege that Eircom has failed to remove copyright infringing material from its systems, and are challenging the ISP’s refusal to use copyright filtering technology or other measures to combat piracy.” (via DMW)
Coldplay Giveaway: “Coldplay have announced they’ll be giving away a free download of Violet Hill from their forthcoming album Viva La Vida, as well as an old-school 7-inch vinyl version of the ditty with 7 May’s NME.” (via Register)
Sony BMG U.K. Names Curran COO: “Music publishing veteran Paul Curran has been appointed COO of Sony BMG Music Entertainment U.K. and Ireland, with effect from May 1. In his new role, Curran will report to the music major’s U.K. chairman and CEO Ged Doherty.” (via Billboard)
