Holdout Bands Give In to iTunes
Bob Seger turned the page, and Metallica finally found justice for online fans. Now, only a few remaining big-name musical acts refuse to make their songs available on Apple Computer’s popular iTunes Music Store.
Analysts say the online holdouts — including the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Garth Brooks, Radiohead and Kid Rock — probably can’t avoid iTunes [...]
Online music holdouts give in to iTunes
Bob Seger turned the page, and Metallica finally found justice for online fans. Now, only a few remaining big-name musical acts refuse to make their songs available on Apple Computer’s popular iTunes Music Store.
Analysts say the online holdouts — including the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Garth Brooks, Radiohead and Kid Rock — probably can’t avoid iTunes [...]
Disney Broadcasts To iTunes Radio
Burbank-based Disney’s Radio Disney radio is now available via Apple’s iTunes Radio Tuner, the company said today. Radio Disney said today that its broadcasts are listed in the Top 40/Pop section of Apple’s web site. Radio Disney is a radio network that plays kids music and Disney artists, and is also heard on over 50 [...]
Nordic regulators to discuss possible action against Apple
Nordic consumer regulators will meet in Iceland this month to discuss possible legal action against iPod-maker Apple Computer Inc. if the company does not ease restrictions that prevent songs bought at its online store from being played on rival music players.
The meeting, to take place in Reykjavik on Aug. 24-25, will discuss whether the countries [...]
Nordic regulators to discuss iTunes
Nordic consumer regulators will meet in Iceland this month to discuss possible legal action against iPod-maker Apple Computer Inc. if the company does not ease restrictions that prevent songs bought at its online store from being played on rival music players.
The meeting, to take place in Reykjavik on Aug. 24-25, will discuss whether the countries [...]
Bob Dylan Offers iTunes, Ticketmaster Exclusives
The Bob Dylan legacy easily predates the personal computer, but the folk superstar is now diving into digital. The singer, a “personal hero” of Steve Jobs, is offering an iTunes Music Store exclusive on his upcoming album, Modern Times.
The pre-order is available for $13.99, and buyers will be eligible to purchase pre-release concert tickets [...]
French iTunes law goes into effect
A closely watched French law that allows regulators to force Apple Computer Inc. to make its iPod player and iTunes online store compatible with rival offerings went into effect Thursday.
The Internet copyright law included passed France’s parliament June 30. The Constitutional Council threw out several measures last week, concluding that they violated constitutional property protections.
French [...]
Huge European iTunes giveaway
Apple, Coca Cola join forces for 70 million free downloads.
Apple is teaming up with Coca-Cola in Europe to give away about 70 million songs on its market-leading iTunes Music Store — more than a third of the total number of songs it has sold there to date.
The companies declined to disclose terms of the deal.
In [...]
Apple adds news and cartoons to iTunes online entertainment shop
Apple Computer’s popular iTunes online entertainment shop has added CNN, Adult Swim and Cartoon Network programs to its virtual shelves, the iPod maker said.
Turner Broadcasting Systems (TBS) programs such as “Johnny Bravo,” “Aqua Teen Hunger Force,” and “CNN Presents” could be bought at iTunes and viewed on computers or iPods MP3 players, the companies announced [...]
Warner Bros. & Apple Bring Television Favorites to the iTunes Music Store
Popular Sitcom ‘Friends,’ Sci-Fi Epic ‘Babylon 5′ & the Previously Unreleased ‘Aquaman’ Pilot Now Available on iTunes.
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group and Apple® today announced that classic hit programming from Warner Bros.’ vast television library is now available for purchase and download on the iTunes® Music Store (www.itunes.com). The new content features favorites such as [...]
