Clear Channel sets March 21 date for buyout vote
Music-Slam.com Clear Channel Communications Inc., the largest U.S. radio station operator, said on Monday it will hold a special meeting of shareholders on March 21 to vote on its proposed $18.7…
February 2007
Sony BMG settles with FTC over anti-piracy software
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said on Tuesday that Sony BMG agreed to settle charges that it secretly embedded potentially damaging anti-piracy software in some of its CDs. The settlement…
Pretty Ricky, Shins albums open strong to top chart
After several slow weeks at retail when no title cracked the 100,000-copy plateau, Pretty Ricky and the Shins achieve the feat with their new albums this week. Pretty Ricky's "Late…
Coldplay collects singles for vinyl box
Coldplay has boxed up all 14 of its singles for the aptly named collection "The Singles 1999-2006," due March 26 in the United Kingdom via Parlophone. The package of 7-inch…
Teen accuses record companies of collusion
A 16-year-old boy being sued by five record companies accusing him of online music piracy accused the recording industry on Tuesday of violating antitrust laws, conspiring to defraud the courts…
Bob Marley’s sons to hold concert
Four sons of Bob Marley will hold a concert promoting peace to commemorate the 62nd anniversary of the musician's birth, a family spokesman said Tuesday. The Feb. 10 concert, called…
The Police to reunite for Grammy awards
The Police will reunite to perform at this year's Grammys ceremony, the Recording Academy announced Tuesday. The award-winning group, which won five Grammys and turned out hits such as "Roxanne"…
Prince headlines Super halftime show
Prince barely spoke, and still stole the show. It was billed as a news conference about the Super Bowl entertainment lineup, featuring pregame performers Cirque du Soleil, national anthem singer…