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Vanessa Carlton – Nolita Fairytale


Music video by Vanessa Carlton performing Nolita Fairytale. (C) 2007 Universal Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

3 Doors Down – Loser


Music video by 3 Doors Down performing Loser. (C) 2000 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

Godsmack – Greed


Music video by Godsmack performing Greed. (C) 2000 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

Music firms wrestle for higher royalty from radio stations

Music firms wrestle for higher royalty from radio stations
The issue of music royalty between radio stations and music companies is expected to take another legal turn. While the Copyright Board has said radio stations should pay only two per cent of their net advertising revenues to music companies, the latter say the Board’s reasoning is flawed and they are evaluating legal options.

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Annie Lennox Moves To Universal Music

Annie Lennox Moves To Universal Music
Annie Lennox is the latest artist playing musical chairs jumping ship from Sony to Universal for her next album. The departure from Sony is a big deal for Lennox. Everyone of her solo and Eurythmics albums are available through Sony.

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Madcon – Beggin’


Music video by Madcon performing Beggin’. (C) 2007 Bonnier Amigo Music Norway AS under exclusive license in the US and Canada to Universal Republic Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc

US Admits Human Rights Shortcomings in UN Report

US Admits Human Rights Shortcomings in UN Report
by Matthew Lee WASHINGTON – The Obama administration has told the United Nations that America’s human rights record is less than perfect but stressed that the U.S. political system has built-in safeguards that promote improvements. In its first-ever report to the U.N. Human Rights Council on conditions in the United States, the State Department said Monday that some Americans, notably minorities …

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Eric Clapton set to release new album

Eric Clapton set to release new album
Legendary rock guitarist Eric Clapton has announced that he will release a new record, already his 19th solo studio album, entitled “Clapton,” on Sept. 28 under the Reprise Records music label. The 14-track CD will be co-produced by long-time collaborator Doyle Bramhall II and will feature guest appearances by singer-keyboardist Steve Winwood, trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, singer Sheryl Crow …

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Godsmack – Keep Away


Music video by Godsmack performing Keep Away. (C) 2002 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

Spose – I’m Awesome


Music video by Spose performing I’m Awesome. (C) 2010 Universal Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.