BeatlesJudge Shutters Websites Selling "Re-Recorded" Beatles TunesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 19, 2009 - 11:17am.
Los Angeles
- A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against two websites,
BlueBeat.com and Basebeat.com, that had been selling unauthorized downloads of
songs from the Beatles and other artists on the cheap, the Associated Press
reported.
Judge Orders Site Selling Beatles Tracks to CeaseAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 6, 2009 - 9:04am.
Los Angeles
- A federal judge has ordered BlueBeat, a company selling unauthorized Beatles
recordings online, to immediately cease the practice.
Remastered Beatles Albums Hit File-Sharing NetworksAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 8, 2009 - 9:09am.
EMI to Sell Remastered Beatles at 7-11, Restoration HardwareAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 2, 2009 - 9:41am.
Los Angeles - Major record label EMI plans to expand
distribution of its anticipated remastered Beatles CD catalog beyond
traditional record stores, to include retailers such as Restoration Hardware,
Starbucks, Whole Foods, Ralph's, Pathmark, 7-Eleven and Blockbuster, Brandweek
reported. "It will allow us to reach the everyday places people
shop," Bill Gagnon, senior vice president of catalog marketing for EMI
Music North America, told Brandweek.
McCartney, Starr Introduce "The Beatles: Rock Band" at E3Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 1, 2009 - 1:34pm.
Los Angeles - Surviving members of the Beatles Paul
McCartney and Ringo Starr were on hand at Microsoft's (NASD: MSFT) E3 press conference on
Monday to introduce the upcoming video game "The Beatles: Rock Band"
from Harmonix and MTV Games (NYSE: VIA). Set for release on Sept. 9, the game will include 45
Beatles tracks, and offer many others for download, including "All You
Need Is Love" -- proceeds from sales of which will go to Doctors Without
Borders. A video of the trailer for the game is available at the link below.
Digitally Remastered Beatles CDs Due Sept. 9; No Digital Deal YetAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on April 7, 2009 - 1:01pm.
London
- Major label EMI Music and Apple Corps, the Beatles' record label, announced
on Tuesday that the Beatles' entire original catalog will be released in
digitally remastered format on CD on Sept. 9. That same day, "The Beatles:
Rock Band" music video game from MTV Networks will go on sale. A statement
from the companies said that "discussions regarding the digital
distribution of the catalogue will continue. There is no further information
available at this time."
McCartney: Beatles Digital Distribution Talks Have "Stalled"Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 25, 2008 - 8:19am.
Experimental "Lost" Beatles Track May See Light of DayAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 17, 2008 - 1:56pm.
London - Sir Paul McCartney has confirmed for BBC radio that there is a "lost" 14-minute-long experimental Beatles track recorded in 1967 that he is seeking to release. It would still require the approval of Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono-Lennon and Olivia Harrison for "Carnival of Light," recorded for an electronic music festival, to see the light of day. But the fact that it is a standalone track could make for an excellent foray into digital distribution for the long-time holdouts. Limited Edition Beatles iPod Boxed Set Comes With Albums on CDAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 21, 2008 - 10:36am.
Los Angeles - While the Beatles' songs are still not available for sale from Apple's (NASD: AAPL) iTunes Store, department store chain Bloomingdale's has partnered with a custom laser etching firm to offer a limited edition Apple iPod boxed set that comes with all of the Beatles albums on CD, Wired.com reported. Beatles in Talks to Add Songs to "Guitar Hero," "Rock Band"Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 23, 2008 - 4:42am.
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Apple Quashes Imminent Beatles on iTunes ReportAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 10, 2008 - 12:01pm.
NASA Beaming Beatles Song Into Space to Mark 50th AnniversaryAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 1, 2008 - 10:55am.
Los Angeles - NASA on Friday announced plans to for the first time beam music into deep space, and has chosen the Beatles' "Across the Universe," to commemorate events including the 50th anniversary of the formation of NASA, and the 50th anniversary of key events in the formation of the Beatles. Monday, Feb. 4 also commemorates the 50th anniversary of the launch of Explorer 1, the first U.S. satellite, and the 40th anniversary of the Beatles' recording of "Across the Universe." The song will be aimed at Polaris (aka the North Star), which is situated 2.5 quadrillion miles away, and will not arrive at its destination until the year 2439. "I see that this is the beginning of the new age in which we will communicate with billions of planets across the universe," said Yoko Ono. Report: McCartney "Pretty Sure" Beatles Going Digital in 2008Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 14, 2007 - 12:19pm.
Detroit - The lucrative catalog of the Beatles will likely be made available in downloadable digital format for the first time in 2008, former Beatle Paul McCartney tells Billboard. "It's all happening soon… there's just maybe one little sticking point left, and I think it's being cleared up as we speak, so it shouldn't be too long. It's down to fine-tuning, but I'm pretty sure it'll be happening next year, 2008," McCartney told Billboard. Former Beatle George Harrison's Solo Albums Go DigitalAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 11, 2007 - 12:22pm.
Hollywood, Calif. - EMI and Capitol Records has made much of the late George Harrison's solo catalog available from digital retailers, marking the last of the former Beatles' works to be made available digitally. The Beatles' lucrative catalog still has yet to be made available from digital retailers. Initially, nine of Harrison's solo records are being made available -- including as premium, DRM-free downloads -- with the remainder to follow in 2008. "It is exciting that George's catalog is finally available for downloading," said Olivia Harrison. "He had begun the digital remastering of his albums but had no idea how the digital world would change the way we access and listen to music." Wu-Tang Clan Get Approval for First Legal Beatles SampleAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 2, 2007 - 11:06am.
Chicago - Hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan have become the first musicians to legally license a sample from a Beatles song for one of their own compositions, Pitchfork reported on Tuesday. Apple Adds John Lennon Solo Works to iTunes StoreAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 14, 2007 - 1:32pm.
Cupertino, Calif. - Apple on Tuesday announced the addition of Beatle John Lennon's solo catalog on label EMI Music to the iTunes Store. June 1, 2007: 40th Anniversary of The Beatles' Sgt PepperAuthored by Scott Goldberg on May 31, 2007 - 8:00pm.
Today marks the 40th anniversary of a groundbreaking album, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, by The Beatles. The link below has an interesting audio piece by Ken Bader from The World, in which Steven Stark, author of "Meet the Beatles" is interviewed, along with members of the band. A fascinating piece in its own right, any music fan should take a minute to listen to Sgt. Pepper today, which Rolling Stone magazine ranked number 1 in its top 500 albums a few years ago.The Beatle's Sgt. Pepper Buzz Watch: Paul McCartney and Natalie Portman Debutes Music Video on YouTubeAuthored by Jay Baage on May 24, 2007 - 10:00am.
The 64-year-old former Beatles man Paul McCartney shows that he is down with new media when he set the world premiere for the music video for "Dance Tonight," a track from McCartney's new studio album, "Memory Almost Full." on YouTube.com yesterday. Also, he snagged moviestar Natalie Portman and that guy from Pirates of the Caribbean to star in the video. The connection with Natalie portman appearently came through his fashion designer-daughter, Stella. The song is not half bad and the video has already had over 123,000 views.
Billboard: McCartney Says Beatles Digital Sales "Virtually Settled"Authored by Mark Hefflinger on May 14, 2007 - 2:41pm.
Report: Beatles Settle $59 Million Royalty Dispute with EMIAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on April 12, 2007 - 11:29am.
London - The Beatles have settled a $59 million dispute over royalties with record label EMI, London's Daily Telegraph reported. Along with the settlement in February of a dispute between the Beatles' label, Apple Corps, and Apple Computer over use of the "Apple" name with regard to music, the announcement could pave the way for songs by the Beatles -- longtime digital holdouts -- to begin selling at iTunes and other digital retailers. |
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