Rolling Stone Magazine To Launch Music Social Networking Site

Rolling Stone Magazine is in the early phases of launching a music-oriented social networking site according to Keith Blanchard, Executive Director for Online Media at Wenner Media. Blanchard revealed the publishing giant’s plans at a recent speaking engagement at New York University. According to a student in attendence, the new entity will be a social network for music fans, complete with profiles and the ability to have a say...

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Copyright Royalty Board Rejects Webcaster Rehearing

Major Setback Will Force Many Online Radio Stations Out Of Business The US Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) has rejected motions for a rehearing by Internet radio broadcasters related to increased royalty payments for the use of master recordings. The three judge panel stated, “the parties filed various responses per our request, having reviewed all motions, responses to those motions, and written arguments, the Judges now deny all...

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