News Universal lures Columbia’s Steve Barnett to head up Capitol in US Barnett moves over after 16 years at Sony
News Rihanna and Brian Wilson sign protest against Pandora’s plans Katy Perry, Don Henley, Journey and Missy Elliot also sign opposition
News Canada’s controversial Bill C-11 becomes a reality Will mean parodic videos can use copyrighted content without legal backlash
News Kobalt Label Services launches in Australia and New Zealand Physical distribution deal signed with Inertia
News ‘Russian Facebook’ found guilty of illegal music distribution vKontakte is the second biggest social network in Europe
Analysis IFPI chief’s rallying anti-piracy cry in Russia "I'm hopeful Russia will create an environment in which its creative digital economy can thrive"
News BMG and Selfmade Records extend deal in Germany "We are very happy to be part of their ongoing success story"
News ‘Pro Music’ site launches to promote legal music business "Today digital is the beating heart of our business across the world"
News John Janick named President of Interscope Geffen A&M "I’ve been entrusted to help build this company for the future"
News Cooking Vinyl Group consolidates US activity into one office Essential Music & Marketing rolled into CV Group office
News Jeff Castelaz appointed President of Elektra Records “Jeff's broad experience with indie recording and indie management has given him the perfect combination of energy, taste and a commitment to find those seminal artists"
Interviews EMI Music buyout: the EC rules that Universal must not break What can and can't happen following historic acquisition
Analysis Australians are world’s biggest Torrent users Oz has population of 21m, with 19m illegal downloads in six months