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On eve of launch, Vevo strikes deal with EMI

On the eve of its launch, Vevo announced Monday that it has struck a deal with EMI Music to include artists from the major label on the new music video website.

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Music price comparison website to challenge iTunes' dominance

Tuesday, 8 December 2009

Money-saving expert Martin Lewis has launched a service to cut the cost of song downloads, threatening Apple's iTunes dominance of online music.

Weekly US music releases: Snoop Dogg's cameo-studded 10th album

Tuesday, 8 December 2009

Music releases in the US for December 8 include rap from Snoop Dogg and a host of guest stars, Chris Brown's mix of reggae, dance and hip hop and a greatest hits package from Seal.

Michael Bubl� confirms remaining 'Crazy Love' tour venues

Tuesday, 8 December 2009

Michael Bubl� has announced the remaining venues for his 2010 United States tour in support of his album Crazy Love. Venues for the remaining 12 dates (out of 20) have been confirmed, with tickets for the newly confimed shows going on sale December 11.

Boyle stays British number one

Monday, 7 December 2009

Susan Boyle stayed at the top of the British album charts Sunday for the second straight week as the success of her record-breaking debut album continued.

Preparations for Elvis’s 75th birthday underway

Monday, 7 December 2009

If Elvis were still alive, he would turn 75 years old on January 8, 2010. So the party plans are starting with several events planned to commemorate the date, including a CD package, special concerts at Graceland in Memphis, and a Cirque du Soleil tribute show.

Obama honors Springsteen, De Niro, Brooks

Monday, 7 December 2009

US President Barack Obama paid tribute to rocker Bruce Springsteen, actor Robert de Niro and film director Mel Brooks for their work for American culture at a black tie dinner in Washington.

X Factor hots up ahead of final

Sunday, 6 December 2009

Nerves were jangling as the X-Factor semi-finalists were put through the ringer as they battled to earn their chance at stardom.

Apple acquires online music company Lala: WSJ

Sunday, 6 December 2009

Apple Inc.has purchased online music company Lala Media Inc., The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday, in a move it said may signal an expansion of its music strategy.

Chopin's homeland, a magnet for Asian musical talent

Sunday, 6 December 2009

More and more young Asian musicians are choosing Poland to perfect their skills and absorb the atmosphere in the native land of renowned 19th century romantic composer Frederic Chopin, adored in Asia.

iPhone orchestra makes its debut using one-of-a-kind instruments

Sunday, 6 December 2009

A group of students at the University of Michigan design, build, and play instruments on their iPhones and iPod Touches, in the vein of iPhone applications such as Ocarina. The Michigan Mobile Phone Ensemble, which can be seen in action in a video on the group's website, makes its concert debut on December 9.

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