TalkTalk, British ISP, Dismisses ‘Three-Strike’ Anti-Piracy Initiative
In what is likely to create legal waves around the world, the United Kingdom is progressing steadily towards a major battle pitting Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Record labels. Although, the labels have been doing most of the saber-rattling in the past few months, TalkTalk, an ISP owned by Carphone Warehouse, has drawn a line in the sand. “The Carphone Warehouse, is refusing to buckle under pressure from the music and...
MySpace Teams With Universal, Sony BMG & Warner For Music Endeavor
MySpace has formed a ho-hum music venture with Universal Music Group, Sony BMG Music Entertainment and Warner Music Group. Although, financial terms were not disclosed, each of the labels will reportedly own a minority stake in the endeavor. MySpace Music will offer free music and video streaming supported by advertising, paid-for MP3 downloads, ringtones for cell phones, concert ticket sales and merchandise. The backers are...






