Instead of signing a 360-degree deal, why not craft one yourself with
hand-picked partners? That was a major theme on Thursday at SXSW, and
the focus of a panel moderated by Topspin's Ian Rogers. Complete
coverage ahead...
And how about a contract-free iPhone? Apple will soon sell
iPhones without mandatory, two-year AT&T contracts, though the
devices still remain locked to the carrier. The 8GB and 16GB
contract-free iPhones will retail for $599 and $699, and can be tied
into month-to-month commitments, without cancellation fees.
More Music at MTV? The company has now assembled a team dedicated to
integrating music into long-form programs across various network
channels. The Creative Music Integration (CMI) unit will be headed by
Joe Cuello, vice president of creative music integration for MTV
Networks Music Group.
Latest Beatles Chatter: George Harrison son Dhani could be considering
a Beatles-only download store, according to an interpretation of comments to the Guardian. The move would allow the group to better control pricing, formats, and other variables.
Photographer Annie Liebovitz has now entered into a multi-project
collaboration with Orchard Represents, a boutique division of Getty
Images.
Say Cheese: Kanye West has been charged with a number of misdemeanors
related to a paparazzi altercation at Los Angeles International Airport
(LAX). In true rockstar form, West smashed a camera and confiscated
some equipment.
Metropolitan Talent is now cutting staff, according to a Billboard
report. The management, concert promotion and recording group
confirmed the changes on Thursday.
BigChampagne's Ultimate Chart (a/o February 3rd):
1. “What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger),” Kelly Clarkson
2. “Turn Me On,” David Guetta
3. “Set Fire to the Rain,” Adele
4. “Rack City,” TYGA
5. “Good Feeling,” Flo Rida
6. “Young, Wild & Free,” Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa
7. “We Found Love,” Rihanna
8. “Sexy and I Know It,” LMFAO
9. “Domino ,” Jessie J
10. “International Love ,” Pitbull
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