XM SATELLITE RADIO AND STARBUCKS HEAR MUSIC TO RELEASE NEW CD OF PERFORMANCES FROM XM’S POPULAR “ARTIST CONFIDENTIAL” SERIES

XM Satellite Radio and Starbucks Hear Music announced that the companies will release a new compilation CD, showcasing performances by top artists recorded solely for XM’s original music series, “Artist Confidential.” Produced by XM Satellite Radio exclusively for Starbucks Hear Music, XM Artist Confidential, Vol. 1 includes live renditions of songs by Coldplay, Willie Nelson, Tori Amos, Robert Plant and many others,...

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MTV To Buy Atom Films For $200 Million

Viacom Inc.’s MTV Networks announced that it has agreed to buy Internet video and games company Atom Entertainment for $200 million. Atom Entertainment was formed about five years ago from the merger of Atom Films, known for carrying independent short films, and Shockwave.com, which offered online games. Atom began letting viewers upload their own online films in March this year. The acquisition now gives MTV access to...

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