Music Business News: Europe
News HMV Group PLC's shares frozen on London Stock Exchange News French exec expands responsibilities Analysis CD album sales drop nearly 20% year-on-year News Smack My Bitch Up included in deal News "BMG is the most dynamic and exciting publisher around today", says Eldridge News New IFPI report released Analysis "I'm hopeful Russia will create an environment in which its creative digital economy can thrive" News "We are very happy to be part of their ongoing success story"