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Warner Music Group to provide content to Hulu
(AP)
AP - Warner Music Group Corp. said Tuesday that it will provide music videos, concerts and other programming to Hulu, a free online video site.
Apple Intros 8GB iPod nano Red
Apple today announced a new 8GB model of the iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition. The new 8GB iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition holds up to 2,000 songs and is available for $249, joining the 4GB model priced at $199.
Lala Could Help Apple Redefine 'Ownership' of Content
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Having transformed the music business once with iTunes and iPods, Apple is getting ready to do so again with a web-based service, according to a new report in The Wall Street Journal. If so, the influential online music store could again change the industry by changing what it means to own a song.
Comcast settles data discrimination lawsuit
(AP)
AP - Comcast Corp. has agreed to pay up to $16 million to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing the cable TV operator of delaying transfers of large movie and music files despite promises of unfettered Internet access.
Citigroup sued by Terra Firma over EMI deal
(Reuters)
Reuters - Private equity firm Terra Firma sued Citigroup Inc, accusing the bank of fraud in connection with Terra Firma's purchase of music business EMI Group in 2007, court documents filed on Friday in New York showed.
Apple iPod Classic 160GB
(PC World)
PC World - If space is your primary concern when it comes to an MP3 player, this Apple-certified refurbished 160GB iPod Classic (previous generation) may be for you. Capable of storing up to 40,000 songs, it costs exactly as much as an 8GB iPod Touch (which holds only 1750 songs) and $50 less than a new iPod Classic. Better yet, it comes with Apple's one-year limited warranty, as well as a new battery, outer shell, and headphones.
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Thinking of Buying an MP3 Player This Holiday Season? With Thanksgiving nearly upon us and Black Friday just around the corner, you may already be thinking about purchasing electronic gadgets this holiday season. For more information on budget MP3 players, be sure to read our guide on Top Portables for Less Than $100. Image © Camila Schnaibel. Related Articles:
However, if you have suffered financially this year (due to the world recession for example), and money is tight, then you may think that purchasing any electronic gadget is way off base -- not so! For instance, if you're looking to purchase an MP3 player, then you may be pleasantly surprised to know that you can pick up a budget player for as little as $20. In fact our Budget MP3 Players guide lists a series of top portables (iPod and MP3 player alternatives) that retail for well under $100 -- in our guide you'll also find in-depth reviews to read before taking the financial plunge. Whether you're thinking about purchasing an MP3 player for a friend, family member, or even yourself, there's a whole range of 'cheap and cheerful' portable players on the market these days to fit practically any budget.
Thinking of Buying an MP3 Player This Holiday Season? originally appeared on About.com Digital Music on Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 at 09:00:25.
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'7 Habits' Author Shifts eBook Rights to Amazon Traditional book publishers suffered another blow in the eBook arena as a popular business author moved the rights to electronic versions of two of his works to a company that will sell them exclusively at Amazon. Stephen R. Covey, author of "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People," has shifted the eBook rights of the aforementioned work and a book yet to be published to RosettaBooks, the New York Times reports. The eBook rights used to be held by Simon & Schuster — the same company that recently announced it would delay eBook versions of 35 big titles in 2010 by four months after the hardcover release. One of the big winners in the deal is Amazon, which will have exclusive rights to selling the eBook versions of the two titles for one year. Upping monetary gains for authors is apparently one habit of highly successful eBook publishers when it comes to getting rights. Covey is set to earn "more than half of the net proceeds" that RosettaBooks rakes in from the Amazon deal. In contrast, the normal digital rate from traditional publishers is 25 percent. Even Covey's son said the higher royalty rate was a factor in the switch. With eBook readers gaining even more popularity, it would be interesting to see how traditional publishers respond. One thing's for sure: Those contracts they write up now are definitely going to include "eBooks" and "digital distribution" in them. Photo © Amazon '7 Habits' Author Shifts eBook Rights to Amazon originally appeared on About.com Portable Entertainment on Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 at 00:58:48.
Free Music Downloads This Week Here's another round up of free music downloads from artists and bands that you might not have come across. Our aim every week is to bring you musical talent covering various genres that will hopefully broaden your musical tastes. The free promotional tracks this week are: Artist/Band: Nneka Hip Hop artist Nneka has teamed up with Brooklyn-based DJ/Producer J. Period and are due to release a new mixtape album entitled, The Madness (Onye-Ala) -- due out Dec. 15th. As a bonus, there's also a second free track Changes (J.Period Remix) ft. M-1 & General Steele) that you can download from J. Period's website. Artist/Band: You Say Party! We Say Die! This free promotional song from Canadian band, You Say Party! We Say Die!, or more frequently referred to as YSP!WSD!, is taken from their latest album, XXXX, (Paper Bag Records) and is now available digitally on the iTunes Store . Artist/Band: Findlay Brown As a Christmas gift for his fans, Findlay Brown is giving away his cover version of Wham's Christmas classic, Last Christmas; you can either stream this song or download it. Related Articles:
Genre(s): Hip Hop / Soul
Free Music Download: Walking (J. Period Remix) Feat. Jay Electronica (3:52)
Genre(s): Dance Punk / New Wave
Free Music Download: Dark Days (4:47)
Genre(s): 60s/70s
Free Music Download: Last Christmas (3:38)
Free Music Downloads This Week originally appeared on About.com Digital Music on Friday, December 11th, 2009 at 15:23:46.
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Fight Like Apes Thank Loyal Fans With Free MP3 Album Irish alternative/punk rock band Fight Like Apes (FLA) are thanking their music fans for their support by offering up an exclusive free album download via their website. The 11-track festive freebie is a live album of FLA songs recorded this year at the Eurosonic festival 2009 in Groningen, Holland. If you intend on backing up your free music album by using CD Burning Software, then you might also be interested in the accompanying album artwork that can be downloaded from the FLA website. You can then print out this artwork for your CD jewel case; or alternatively design your own artwork using Free CD/DVD Cover Design Software. As an added bonus, there's also the MP3 track, Lumpy Dough, that you can get for free when signing up to the FLA newsletter. Related Articles:
Fight Like Apes Thank Loyal Fans With Free MP3 Album originally appeared on About.com Digital Music on Thursday, December 17th, 2009 at 06:08:40.
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Free Christmas Music Albums As Christmas day is nearly upon us, what better way to celebrate than with festive music playing in the background? For your enjoyment, here are a couple of free Christmas album downloads to celebrate the holiday season: Source: Amazon MP3 Artist/Band: Jason Lytle Related Articles:
Tracks: 7
Free Christmas Album: Sampler Claus
is a compilation of 50s and 60s classic songs by artists such as Frank Sinatra, Mario Lanza, and others.
Tracks: 7
Free Christmas Album: Merry X-Mas 2009
is an improvised Christmas album of piano songs produced by Ex Grandaddy member, Jason Lytle, as a gift for all his fans.
Free Christmas Music Albums originally appeared on About.com Digital Music on Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 at 06:54:44.
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