Teenager Robert Santangelo Counter-Sues RIAA

This should definitely be a television show! Mark Burnett where are you??! The New Family Feud took another twist this week when teenager Robert Santangelo, recently a target of the RIAA, filed a countersuit against the trade organization. The RIAA originally sued Robert’s mother Patricia Santangelo in 2005, but was later forced to drop the case and redirect its efforts against children Michelle and Robert. Michelle settled...

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EMI Inks Deal With Thumbplay For Ringtones

Thumbplay, an online retailer of mobile content has cemented a deal with EMI Music to sell ringtones from EMI’s current roster of artists, and their vast catalog, which includes labels Astralwerks, Blue Note, Capitol, Virgin and others. Consumers can purchase content through both subscription and a la carte options, downloaded over the air directly to the customer’s mobile, and billed directly to the consumer’s carrier...

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