Danger Mouse Scores Grammy Nod For Producer Of The Year

Nominations for the 49th Annual Grammy Awards were just announced by The Recording Academy, reflecting a year in which multiple genres were represented in top categories, new up-and-comers were nominated alongside established artists and a diverse array of producers and other creative professionals garnered multiple nominations. Mary J. Blige tops the nominations with eight, while Red Hot Chili Peppers garner six, James Blunt, the...

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EMI Reportedly Close to $3.9 Billion Deal

EMI was close to a deal last night to be acquired by European private-equity group Permira, the Wall Street Journal reported citing people familiar with the matter. A source familiar with the matter stated that while the sides remain in talks no agreement is imminent. EMI and Permira both declined to comment on the matter. It said the situation remained fluid and it was unclear whether other private-equity groups would join Permira in...

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