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   Sold! EMI Music Publishing to Consortium Led by Sony/ATV, Michael Jackson Estate for $2.2 Billion

   2:30 am 6/30/2012

   • by Shirley Halperin

   On Friday, the Federal Trade Commission announced it had completed its investigation into antitrust implications, giving the deal its green light. Read more

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   Sony Music Names Adam Block President of Legacy Recordings

   1:58 am 6/27/2012

   • by Dan Rys, Billboard

   The appointment is a promotion from his previous position of EVP and general manager of the imprint. Read more

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   Berry Gordy-Inspired 'Motown' Musical to Launch on Broadway in 2013

   10:58 am 6/26/2012

   • by David Rooney

   A bio-show based on the life of the legendary music mogul, the production will feature hits from Diana Ross and the Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and Michael Jackson, among others.Read more

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   SAG-AFTRA Moves Toward Halting Music Video Work

   2:20 pm 4/25/2012

   • by Jonathan Handel

   The new union says it may issue a "Do Not Work" order next month, days before talks with the labels resume. The decision on an order will send a signal to studios, commercial producers and even talent agents.Read more

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   European Union Approves Sony/ATV's EMI Music Publishing Deal

   7:08 am 4/19/2012

   • by Georg Szalai

   Anti-trust regulators gave the green light for the $2.2 billion acquisition as long as the new owners sell off some publishing assets.Read more

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   'Weird Al' Yankovic Suing Sony Music for $5 Million

   6:44 pm 3/31/2012

   • by Ed Christman, Billboard

   Through his company Ear Booker Enterprises, the comedian-musician alleges that his label took improper and duplicate recoupments, which resulted in royalty under payments. It also claims that the company hasn't shared money it received from lawsuit settlements.Read more

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   Martin Bandier To Stay With Sony/ATV, Signs Long-Term Contract Extension

   5:00 am 3/19/2012

   • by THR Staff

   The industry veteran will remain chairman of the publishing company as it moves forward with its acquisition of EMI Music Publishing.Read more

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   Turntable.FM Signs Licensing Deals With All Four Major Labels

   1:13 pm 3/13/2012

   • by Andrew Hampp, Billboard

   The social DJing site can now legally stream music by Warner, Universal, EMI and Sony artists. Founders Billy Chasen and Seth Goldstein made the announcement at South By Southwest.Read more

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   'Glee' Hits Digital Sales Music Milestone (Exclusive)

   5:00 am 2/28/2012

   • by Lesley Goldberg

   UPDATED: The cast of the Fox series now ranks as the eighth-best-selling digital artist of all time, according to SoundScan.Read more

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    'X Factor's' Rachel Crow Lands Nickelodeon TV Deal, Columbia Records Contract

    10:34 pm 2/21/2012

    • by Jethro Nededog

    The 14-year-old has also landed a recurring role on Nick's new comedy series, "Fred: The Show."Read more

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