Depeche Mode debuts season-pass model on iTunes
iTunes has long been a double-edged sword for the music industry — on one hand, it provided a model for selling digital music. On the other, the dominance of singles sales over album sales leaves a revenue gap that labels are still trying to close. Read more
No Doubt To Reunite on “Gossip Girl” in May
Before embarking on their reunion tour, No Doubt will reuinite on an episode of Gossip Girl on May 11th. Why Gossip Girl? Probably because there’s no more TRL and that entire audience has emigrated to GG. According to the No Doubt website, Gwen Stefani and the rest of the gang will perform a cover of Adam & The Ants’ “Stand And Deliver,” from the new wavers’ Prince Charming album.
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In democratic move, Facebook seeks user input on policies
Facebook is giving its 175 million-plus members an unprecedented voice in helping dictate the social networking giant’s future governing direction. Read more
Fox renews ‘The Simpsons’
Fox says it’s renewing The Simpsons for another two seasons, which will secure its place as TV’s longest-running prime-time series. Now in its 20th season, The Simpsons already had tied record-holder Gunsmoke. The Western drama series aired for two decades on CBS before it ended in 1975. Read more
CD Release of the Week #31
This a late post, but still awesome none-the-less. It’s week #31. After last week’s landmark 30th release of the week, I am happy to bring you another landmark. A combo-release of the week. Read more
