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August 27, 2008 9:20:20 PM CDT


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  • July 2008
    • As Digital Gains, Album Sales Plunge 11%

      As Digital Gains, Album Sales Plunge 11%

      (Newser) - CDs continue to go the way of the 8-track, losing further ground to digital music. Another big drop in CD sales is being driven by the closure of Virgin stores and reduced shelf space at outlets like Target. CD sales are off 16% over the last 12 months and total album sales have dropped 11%, Variety reports. More »

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      music industry   Madonna   digital music   Universal Music Group   Target   Best Buy   CDs   Mariah Carey   EMI   Lil Wayne   Coldplay   Usher   Lenny Kravitz   Leona Lewis   Virgin Records

  • March 2008
    • Smashing Pumpkins Sue Virgin Over Pepsi Ads

      Smashing Pumpkins Sue Virgin Over Pepsi Ads

      (Newser) - The Smashing Pumpkins are suing Virgin Records, claiming the company illegally used the band's name and music in ads for Pepsi and Amazon.com, the Guardian reports. The rockers' contract does not allow using the band in promotional campaigns such as the Pepsi Stuff ads, and members would “never grant such authority" that undermines "artistic integrity," the suit charges. EMI, which owns Virgin, declined to comment. More »

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      lawsuit   advertising   Amazon.com   Pepsi   Virgin Records

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