Taylor Swift notches her fifth non-consecutive week atop The Billboard 200 with "Fearless" (Big Machine), which moved 90,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan. pa href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/-SVVc1Lvoso5sPALGjNUfGpyzPA/a"img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/-SVVc1Lvoso5sPALGjNUfGpyzPA/i" border="0" ismap="true"/img/a/p

Cisco unveiled a Web development software platform called Eos, a set of hosted online tools designed, among other things, to allow media and entertainment companies build social networking functions into Web sites. pa href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/YbNUkstSptXhyPsdIvKgecLYSX4/a"img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/YbNUkstSptXhyPsdIvKgecLYSX4/i" border="0" ismap="true"/img/a/p

SanDisk is showing no signs of backing off its slotMusic strategy, introducing a new model in the line called slotRadio. pa href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/C9tFFshSPoWDg1RwrgzYgWKpCK0/a"img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/C9tFFshSPoWDg1RwrgzYgWKpCK0/i" border="0" ismap="true"/img/a/p

Obama selects a lawyer who formerly represented the RIAA for DOJ post; Trans World reports holiday sales; NIN tops bestselling list; and the Recording Academy and the Recording Artists' Coalition merge. pa href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/eLLewmGzYgHnCLAOJRPVLxFqjjU/a"img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/eLLewmGzYgHnCLAOJRPVLxFqjjU/i" border="0" ismap="true"/img/a/p

Three months after New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo filed a lawsuit against Arbitron charging the radio ratings research company with "deceptively claiming that its Portable People Meter system is valid, fair and representative of diverse radio markets," a settlement has been reached. pa href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/ZoevGNn4cV_AeS6Nt6JBtmF91OM/a"img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/ZoevGNn4cV_AeS6Nt6JBtmF91OM/i" border="0" ismap="true"/img/a/p

Overall Canadian music sales declined by 8.5% in 2008, according to the latest figures from Nielsen SoundScan Canada released today, as even an 58% increase in digital sales could not offset with a 6 million album drop in catalog sales. pa href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/89reFW4-K8VaDR2EaBA-heRGzmA/a"img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/89reFW4-K8VaDR2EaBA-heRGzmA/i" border="0" ismap="true"/img/a/p

Longtime AOL executive Kevin Conroy will exit the Time Warner-owned Web portal to lead Univision's varied digital operations, which the Spanish-language media giant is rebranding as Univision Interactive Media. pa href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/31yjH7VsKDkHvfEg-2zolXRhYxc/a"img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/31yjH7VsKDkHvfEg-2zolXRhYxc/i" border="0" ismap="true"/img/a/p

The Washington Post is reporting that Bruce Springsteen will perform at Washington D.C.'s National Mall on Jan. 18 as part of the Barack Obama inauguration festivities. pa href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/X3NWUKcysOcuEM709Opo0nrwaj0/a"img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/X3NWUKcysOcuEM709Opo0nrwaj0/i" border="0" ismap="true"/img/a/p

Online video service Veoh wins reprieve; YouLicense lets labels set up their own automated licensing service online; Universal Music Group has teamed with ID Interactive to provide music fans a customized ringtone service. pa href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/rooQM8z2Vo5B3JZeDY6nxqBhklw/a"img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/rooQM8z2Vo5B3JZeDY6nxqBhklw/i" border="0" ismap="true"/img/a/p

In a trial that could change the landscape of Hispanic television in the U.S., broadcasting giant Univision Communications Inc. squares off Tuesday against the supplier of its popular telenovelas, Grupo Televisa SA. pa href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/ntsHFQrfwksmBtuGb9kJtJKyOFU/a"img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/ntsHFQrfwksmBtuGb9kJtJKyOFU/i" border="0" ismap="true"/img/a/p

At MacWorld today, Apple Inc. confirmed reports that all four majors were now onboard to deliver DRM-free music through iTunes. pa href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/ROBYw5c0rNbHOpdfR2A8t0Tw7oU/a"img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/ROBYw5c0rNbHOpdfR2A8t0Tw7oU/i" border="0" ismap="true"/img/a/p

Snoop Dogg and Mix Master Mike will have their own line of headphones made by Skullcandy, a music accessories company. pa href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/FLGtLlOEHxjqkdMq5POsyNoZE5g/a"img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/FLGtLlOEHxjqkdMq5POsyNoZE5g/i" border="0" ismap="true"/img/a/p

The Billions Corporation president David Viecelli and Kadvan Entertainment owner Alex Kadvan have announced the formation of Lever and Beam, a new artist management firm based in New York City. pa href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/CslVFx3Q4q9blBbCLvX9_HyYwaM/a"img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/CslVFx3Q4q9blBbCLvX9_HyYwaM/i" border="0" ismap="true"/img/a/p

Apple iTunes' announcement that it will begin offering DRM-free music from all four major labels and will add a new pricing scheme for tracks today was, to say the least, covered extensively. Below, a round-up of reaction from around the Web and what the move means for comsumers, Apple and the labels. pa href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/hcHkLrqhC9MMn7pPNyXBHpdvV8g/a"img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/hcHkLrqhC9MMn7pPNyXBHpdvV8g/i" border="0" ismap="true"/img/a/p

"Latin American Idol" Season 2 winner readies new single; Diana Reyes underwent surgery; Mexican singers Jenni and Lupillo Rivera prep tour. pa href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/k6p1ziFt2-pUfvxLpGLX0N-0dis/a"img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/k6p1ziFt2-pUfvxLpGLX0N-0dis/i" border="0" ismap="true"/img/a/p

Wieden + Kennedy, the Portland, Ore. based advertising agency, this week launched it's own online radio station, W+K Radio (radio.wk.com). pa href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/2iGJ_pvVWXOZ338KVRWIpVDPIrc/a"img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/2iGJ_pvVWXOZ338KVRWIpVDPIrc/i" border="0" ismap="true"/img/a/p

The ASCAP Music Cafe, at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, will feature Wynonna, John Rzeznik (of the Goo Goo Dolls), Damien Rice, Rachael Yamagata and the Gin Blossoms, among others. pa href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/OYoUcptwF4dz-DLpmtM-HyIYvzk/a"img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/OYoUcptwF4dz-DLpmtM-HyIYvzk/i" border="0" ismap="true"/img/a/p

Universal Music Latin Entertainment and Universal Music Group Distribution emerged as the top Latin music label and distributor in the United States for 2008. pa href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/IG5bzO5lNwhRPsYRKXhOv0Dc6fU/a"img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/IG5bzO5lNwhRPsYRKXhOv0Dc6fU/i" border="0" ismap="true"/img/a/p

In addition to ending its litigation campaign against file trading music fans, the RIAA reportedly is ending its relationship with the controversial MediaSentry. pa href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/a2_0ALkM2oYXbIN8avIUB1pDX9Q/a"img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/a2_0ALkM2oYXbIN8avIUB1pDX9Q/i" border="0" ismap="true"/img/a/p

Top Spot Music, the new indie label launched by producer/composer Sergio George, has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with indie distributor Select-O-Hits. pa href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/XVF8jVqpoq4muuKxeFv_fWP2hdk/a"img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/XVF8jVqpoq4muuKxeFv_fWP2hdk/i" border="0" ismap="true"/img/a/p

PassAlong Networks names its first president; Yangaroo received an allowance of its patent application for its technology in the U.S.; Universal Music Enterprises teams with "Body By Jake" star. pa href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/QaLRnTKF3QY1yYuGO_MWu-HweAs/a"img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/QaLRnTKF3QY1yYuGO_MWu-HweAs/i" border="0" ismap="true"/img/a/p

Radiohead has drafted legendary German electronica act Kraftwerk to support its spring tour of Latin America, which begins March 15-16 in Mexico City. Kraftwerk will also play headlining shows April 25-26 in Wolfsburg, Germany. pa href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/KEsXizePn3IUgXmw34v6Pm0y0l0/a"img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/KEsXizePn3IUgXmw34v6Pm0y0l0/i" border="0" ismap="true"/img/a/p

Warner Music Group has relinquished its exclusive distribution rights to Talib Kweli's Blacksmith Music label, however the major label still has the first right of refusal for Blacksmith acts. pa href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/uJrp4ulcfXq5A_NLsDsSpDmn3dU/a"img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/uJrp4ulcfXq5A_NLsDsSpDmn3dU/i" border="0" ismap="true"/img/a/p

Bruce Springsteen is offering free downloads through Amazon.com and "Guitar Hero" in the run-up to the Jan. 27 release of his next Columbia album, "Working on a Dream." pa href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/s53XLS2ZzI8H_0eUzwfooPG5CGY/a"img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/s53XLS2ZzI8H_0eUzwfooPG5CGY/i" border="0" ismap="true"/img/a/p

The fallout from the financial turmoil surrounding Quebec distributor Fusion 3 continues, with Universal Music Canada announcing a deal to distribute SPV. pa href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/AjZAvA_hhUpwtbhZQCea7LrHgM0/a"img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/AjZAvA_hhUpwtbhZQCea7LrHgM0/i" border="0" ismap="true"/img/a/p

Los Fabulosos Cadillacs will kick off their initial leg of U.S. tour dates April 3 at Chicago's Congress Theater. pa href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/AWcx7o0JJh0NAAQKCqARrTNZqLU/a"img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/AWcx7o0JJh0NAAQKCqARrTNZqLU/i" border="0" ismap="true"/img/a/p

Veteran promotion exec Carson James has joined Nashville-based indie Broken Bow Records in the newly created position of senior VP of promotions. pa href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/hMVG9Vbuf2O57MtGEKCHggmSc-o/a"img src="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/hMVG9Vbuf2O57MtGEKCHggmSc-o/i" border="0" ismap="true"/img/a/p

As Alexandra Burke's "Hallelujah" (Syco Music/Sony BMG) started a third week as the U.K.'s No. 1 single yesterday (Jan. 4) and Take That's "The Circus" (Polydor) a fifth atop the album chart, top newcomer status went to much-feted electronica star Lady GaGa. Her U.S. hit "Just Dance" (Polydor) featuring Colby O'Donis, took its U.K. bow at No. 3. pa href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/tj23xv_uK1E_0S7oob4JVVCwzAA/a"img