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This article offers news from the music industry. Auditions for the eighth season of music contest television program "American Idol" will begin July 17, 2008 in San Francisco, California. Independent record label Global Music Group has acquired record label Death Row Records. The lawsuit between record label EMI Music Publishing and satellite radio servicer XM Satellite Radio has been resolved on undisclosed terms.

The article offers news briefs relating to the music industry. From January through June 2007 more than 20 million people attended concerts in the United States, generating more than one billion dollars in revenue. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) was ordered to pay Deborah Foster $68,000 after the dismissal of the case against her in July 2006. Microsoft Corporation will have live interactive displays of the Zune MP3 player at 28 concert venues in the United States.

This article reports that after British authorities foiled a terrorist plot in August to smuggle explosive liquids, leading to a ban on carrying liquids on airplanes, many musicians were prevented from flying with their instruments, causing the cancellation of many concerts. The music business--and specifically touring--has been affected by a global climate of fear, with international acts seeking to tour the United States coming under particular scrutiny. Yusuf Islam may have been the most high-profile artist to fall foul of this increased attention, when he was denied access to the States in 2004, but musicians across the board have found themselves affected.

The article presents news briefs on the U.S. music industry as of May 13, 2006. The Recording Industry Association of America entered into a settlement agreement against file-swapping service Bearshare. Warner Music Group has rejected a $28.50-per-share takeover offer from EMI Group valued at $4.2 billion. Sirius Satellite Radio's first-quarter 2006 statement showed that losses widened sharply on spending that led to significant growth in subscribers to its pay-radio service.

The article presents news briefs related to the entertainment industry in the U.S. as of January 2006. Google plans to distribute several proprietary and third-party Internet applications. Case settlement between Clear Channel Communications and Jamsports. Music recording label EMI settled its copyright infringement lawsuit against Naxos of America.

The article presents news briefs on the U.S. entertainment industry as of December 2005. Two dozen copy-protected files that pose computer security risk have been identified by Sony BMG. Wal-Mart has recorded 1 million sales of the music release "Garth Brooks: The Limited Series." Network Live has expanded its operation in London, England. Cingular Wireless has launched its third-generation broadband wireless network.

Presents news briefs related to the music industry in the U.S., as of October 29, 2005. Speakers for the 2005 Digital Entertainment & Media Expo at the Hyatt Regency Century City Plaza in Los Angeles, California; Preparation for a spinoff from parent Clear Channel Communications by Clear Channel Entertainment Inc.; Appointment of hacker Jon Lech Johansen at MP3tunes; Auction of copyright interest of the song "Everytime," by Britney Spears, by holder Andrian Adams.

Presents news briefs on the music industry in the U.S. as of July 23, 2005. Appointment of Reginald Hudlin as president of entertainment at Black Entertainment Television Inc.; Acquisition of GoodTimes Entertainment by Gaiam; First round of talents confirmed to perform at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards Latin America.

Presents news briefs on the music industry in the U.S. as of May 14, 2005. Deal signed by EMI with Snocap, a copyright management and peer-to-peer filtering service from Napster founder Shawn Fanning; Lineup of artists who will be featured at the 40th Anniversary Celebration of the Academy of Country Music; Formation of Sony BMG Masterworks, the classical music division of Sony BMG Music Entertainment.

Reports on the release of the album "Demon Days," the second album of the band Gorillaz on May 24, 2005 in the U.S. Significance of the release date for the EMI Group; Marketing campaign planned for the album; Reaction of radio listeners to the single "Feel Good Inc." from the album.

Reports on the plan of British music performer Bloc Party to target the U.S. market with their debut album "Silent Arm." Performers influencing the music of Bloc Party; Information on licensing deal with Richard Branson's V2; Tours and album shipments in the U.S.

Assesses the performance of the music "American Idiot," by punk/popular music group Green Day. Ranking of the music release in the Billboard 200 music chart of the U.S.; Number of copies of the music release sold in the U.S.; Theme of the music album.

Presents information on the acquisition of Bristol, England-based digital music downloading service On Digital Distribution (OD2) by Seattle, Washington-based Loudeye in 2004. Approximate value of the acquisition; Expected developments arising from the merger; Details of the operations of OD2.

The article offers U.S. music industry news briefs on topics including a concert tour by the band Lilith Fair, the appearance of rapper Snoop Dogg at a birthday party for former singer Michael Jackson, and remarks about U.S. president Barack Obama by the band Blink-182.

The article focuses on the success of Australian singer and composer Missy Higgins and her music release "On a Clear Night," which is her second album. It has obtained the 193rd position on the Billboard 200 sales chart for the March 28, 2009 issue of the music trade journal. Higgins also discusses her experience performing in the U.S.

The article focuses on Australian-born musician Rob Swire and his band Pendulum's efforts to introduce its brand of music to U.S. audiences. Pendulum is growing in popularity in Great Britain due to the success of their album "In Silico." Also discussed are some of the U.S. television programs featuring Pendulum's songs.

The article discusses the first Independents Day marketing campaign, which will be held on July 4, 2008 to promote independent musicians. The event has been organized by the Worldwide Independent Network (WIN) and will appear in several countries worldwide, including the United States, Great Britain, and Japan. Retailers eMusic, Amazon, and Play, as well as broadcasters MTV, Xfm, and Great Britain television network Channel 4 are promoting the event.

The article reports on Warner Music International (WMI) chairman/CEO Patrick Vien. Vien has elevated company stalwarts Gero Caccia and John Reid to new roles as vice chairman and vice chairman of music, content and marketing, respectively. Warner's presidents in each European territory will report to Caccia, as will the heads of European business development and WMI's central corporate functions. WMI has been concentrating its efforts on digital music space.

The article reports on the appointment of Simon Fox as the incoming chief executive of HMV Group as of July 2006. Fox joins the chain on September 4, 2006 as group chief executive-designate, and will succeed current incumbent Alan Giles at the company's September 28 annual general meeting. Fox joins HMV from goods retailer Kesa Electricals, where he was COO.

The article reports on the appointment of Rob Stringer as president of Sony Music Label Group and Tim Bowen as COO of Sony BMG Music Entertainment. Great Britain-based executives who have worked with Bowen and Stringer suggest the duo's very different skills should combine well at the helm of Sony BMG. Soho Artists founder Paul Burger and former Sony Music Europe president, praises both men's skills, but cites one issue about Bowen's and Stringer's appointments. "Neither Tim nor Rob have huge experience in the U.S. They are going to have to plug in very quickly to all that is involved in terms of a market of that size," says Burger.

The article offers news briefs on the music industry as of May 6, 2006. Physical recorded-music shipments in Japan rose during the first quarter of the year. Yahoo Music has launched a download music service in Taiwan. Sony BMG Music Entertainment Australia has teamed with talent management company Peppermint Blue to set up joint venture imprint Peppermint Records.

The article offers news briefs related to the music industry in the U.S. as of March 2006. Zomba Music Publishing has signed an exclusive worldwide administration deal with singer Shania Twain through her company Loon Echo. Christina Aguilera gave a few details about her forthcoming RCA album during a March 7 press conference for her new European deal with Sony Ericsson and Orange. Founding drummer Dave Lombardo returns to the fold for the project, which will be executive-produced by Rick Rubin, who produced the band's 1986 disc Reign in Blood.

The article reports that U.S. Singer Christina Aguilera has agreed to an exclusive sponsorship with mobile operator Orange and handset manufacturer Sony Ericsson. The nine-month marketing campaign is planned around Aguilera's single, album and European tour dates to be announced later this year.

The article reports on the move of the British music industry to once again focusing its energy on the U.S. market in 2006. It presents the factors which prompted the move. Actions taken by Secretary of State for trade and industry Alan Johnson to promote the British music industry in the U.S. are stated. It also provides the reaction of James Sellar, secretary general for the Music Managers Forum, to the move.

The article reports on the out-of-court settlement between British music entrepreneurs Simon Fuller and Simon Cowell in a copyright litigation case over the "X Factor" series. As part of the settlement, Fuller will become a part owner of the program, retroactive to the first series. Separately, Fox Broadcasting has inked the U.S. rights to the program. The settlement paved the way for Fox to renegotiate its pact for "American Idol." Under the terms of the new agreement, Cowell will appear in at least five more seasons of the show.

Deals with the publicity received by U.S. jazz artist Madeleine Peyroux when she reportedly vanished in the midst of a publicity schedule promoting her sophomore set, "Careless Love." Impact of the decision of Universal Music Group International to hire a private investigator to locate Peyroux on the sales of Peyroux's album; Reaction of Peyroux and her U.S.-based team on the publicity ploy concerning her alleged disappearance; Career background of Peyroux.

Presents updates on the U.S. music industry as of June 2005. Appointment of Roger Ames as senior adviser of EMI; Plan of Artemis Record Artist Sir Ivan to enter a deal for a reality-based television program; Reason of public relations firm Force for ending its partnership with Music Row on May 27, 2005.

Presents updates on the U.S. music industry as of April 2005. Schedule of the Lollapalooza 2005 festival; Information on the music supply relationship of Handleman Co. with Kmart; Appointment of intellectual-property policy expert Shira Perlmutter to executive VP of global legal policy for the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry; Responsibilities of veteran live-entertainment executive Aldo Giampaolo as general manager of Cirque du Soleil's Theatre Shows business unit.

Presents news briefs on the music industry in the U.S. as of February 2005. Appointment of Paul Schindler as chairman of the entertainment law firm Greenberg Traurig; Rebranding of the Yahoo Launch online music service as Yahoo Music; Acquisition of Music & Arts Center by Guitar Center.

Presents news briefs on the U.S. music industry as of January 22, 2005. Songs performed by Fountains of Wayne which are being used in TV ads in the country; Appointment of Mark Robinson as lead attorney at Warner Music Group; Acquisition of Hollywood Entertainment by Movie Gallery; Promotion of Alan Sledge at Clear Channel.

Presents updates on the sound recording industry in the U.S. as of December 2004. Plan of Columbia Records Group to appoint S-Curve founder and chairman Steve Greenberg as president; Rock musicians to be inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at its 20th annual ceremony; Information on music and entertainment channels to be launched by MTV.

Reports on the plan of Chrysalis Group to enter the artist-management business. Profit of the company for the financial year that ended August 31, 2004; Comment from Chris Wrights, chairman of Chrysalis, on its effort to forge alliances with existing artist-management operations in the U.S. and Great Britain; Stock performance of the company.

Presents updates on the music and motion picture industries as of October 2004. Decrease in the retail value of the worldwide phonograph industry in first half of 2004 as estimated by the International Federation of the Phonographic industry; Details of the distribution agreement entered into by Nickelodeon with BMG Strategic Marketing Group; Replacement of Ron Spaulding by Rick Froio as WEA senior vice president of sales.

Presents news briefs on the U.S. sound recording industry as of October 2, 2004. Approval of the House and Senate versions of indecency legislation; Plan of Warner Music Group to go public in 2005; Staff changes at Koch Entertainment Distribution.

Reports on the plan of British independent company Sanctuary Group plc to acquire Music World Entertainment based in Houston, Texas. Value of the acquisition; Management clients of Music World Entertainment; Appointment of Matthew Knowles, founder and CEO of Music World Entertainment, at the Sanctuary urban and gospel division.

Presents updates on the possible mergers of music recording companies in the U.S., as of September 27, 2003. Merger talk between BMG and Warner Music Group; Agreement between AOL and Time Warner on their music publishing business; Speculations on the acquisition plan of EMI.

Reports that the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has sent subpoenas to U.S. record companies and others in its investigation into possible anti-competitive aspects of pending music-subscription services. Other organizations subpoenaed, including the Recording Industry Association of America, MusicNet and Pressplay; Details of the subpoenas; Previous actions taken by the DOJ.