Coldplay’s Viva La Vida Download Sales Total 394,000 – Biggest To Date In US

Coldplay has sold 394,000 downloads of its latest album, Viva La Vida, the biggest paid online album total in the United States. Not only is this the largest three week total for online sales, but it also represents 35% of the total sales of the album which has sold 1.1 million during the same period, a demonstration of the emergence of digital sales. Coldplay also nailed the best pre-order and first-week album totals on the iTunes...

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Live Nation Inks 360 Degree Deal With Nickelback Valued At $50 Million Plus

Live Nation has now inked a 360° deal with Nickelback that will involve recording, merchandising, licensing, sponsorships and touring. The agreement with the Canadian band, who has sold 26 million albums to date will be a multi-year arrangement including three albums and three tours, with an option for a fourth/album tour. Live Nation did not disclose financials although insiders value the deal at $50 million plus. The deal...

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