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updated: Sat Jul 19, 2008 03:11 pm

Napster News

News on Napster continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.

3 hrs ago | Bloomberg

Napster Takeover Looms as Hedge Funds Exploit Cash Eclipsing Market Value

Napster Inc., the Internet music pioneer whose shares have plunged 95 percent in six years, has become takeover bait for hedge funds zeroing in on a cash hoard exceeding the company's market value.

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Thu Jul 17, 2008

TheCelebrityCafe

Metallica to Release New Album in Guitar Hero

Home : Features : Music : Metallica to Release New Album in Guitar Hero Metallica to Release New Album in Guitar Hero 15-Jul-2008 Written by: Ray Padgett Hard rock veterans will release new album, "Death ...

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Related Topix: Startups, Online Music, Napster, Software, Metal, Metallica, Video Games

Tue Jul 15, 2008

SocalTECH.com

Napster, Disney Co-Brand Music Station

Los Angeles-based Napster said Monday that it has inked a partnership with Walt Disney Records, to create a Disney-themed radio station from Disney's catalog.

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Related Topix: University of California System, Los Angeles (California State University System), California State University System, UC Los Angeles, Startups, Online Music, Napster, Software, Pop/Rock, Walt Disney Records

Tue Jul 01, 2008

FMQB

In Brief - July 1, 2008

SVP's Mark Kopelman and George Toulas will handle medium markets. Covering the smaller markets and adding SVP/Operation stripes are Tom Thon and Dave Crowl .

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Related Topix: Startups, Online Music, Napster, Software

Thu Jun 26, 2008

Scientific American

Napster faces proxy battle from three shareholders

Three shareholders of digital music service Napster Inc are seeking election to the board, saying current management had not been aggressive enough in battling rival Apple Inc and Internet piracy.

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Related Topix: Apple, Startups, Computers, Apple Computer, Software, Napster

Wed Jun 18, 2008

Boost Marketing

Music Service Napster Shares Boost

Helped by the integration of more than 225,000 AOL Music Now paid subscribers into its service.

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Related Topix: Startups, Napster, Software, Online Music

Mon Jun 09, 2008

SiliconValley.com

Will flash memory cards emerge as the next CD?

The year was 1982 - a heady time for a music industry leaning toward the future.

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Related Topix: Startups, Online Music, Napster, Software

Wed Jun 04, 2008

Almaden Resident

Music Download

Download New Music & Listen To Your Favorite Tracks For Free. http://www.Napster.com Get Info on Download Music from 14 search engines in 1. www.info.com how to download music Find: How to download music Review ...

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Related Topix: Startups, Online Music, Napster, Software, Music Players

Mon Jun 02, 2008

Buzzle.com

Itunes and Napster: A look into how these services work

A comparison of the different features found in Itunes and Napster including the benefits from each.

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Related Topix: iPod, Startups, Napster, Software, Online Music, Digital Rights Management, Science / Technology

Sun Jun 01, 2008

Independent Online

Apple faces the music

By Sue Zeidler Los Angeles - Apple Computer Inc has a winner despite increasing attacks by iPod wannabes.

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Related Topix: Computers, Startups, Napster, Software, iPod, Online Music

Sat May 31, 2008

Earth Times

Napster Debuts New Over-The-Air Video Service in Japan and Offers...

Napster , the pioneer of digital music, announced today that its unlimited over-the-air mobile subscription service in Japan will now include unlimited access to a high-quality digital video service to ...

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Emerging Technology, Startups, Online Music, Napster, Software, Telecom, NTT DoCoMo

Mon May 19, 2008

BusinessWeek

Napster rolls out all-MP3 download store 12:03AM ET

“Napster's brand and focus on the medium should give it an advantage”

Napster Inc. begins selling MP3s Tuesday, a move the online music service hopes will lure iPod users and turn around Napster's sliding fortunes. via BusinessWeek

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Related Topix: Media Players, iPod, Science / Technology, Apple, Software, Startups, Napster

Tue May 13, 2008

E! Online - Music News

Metallica's Musical Mission

“See what it's all about...get that platinum thing we told you about and in general, bring it the f--k on!”

For those about to rock, Metallica salutes you. And solicits you. The veteran rockers are getting ready to enter the digital world on their own terms , launching Mission: Metallica , a new website to allow fans ... via E! Online - Music News

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Related Topix: Startups, Napster, Software

Fri May 09, 2008

CNET News.com

Decider 1, RIAA 0

“The model of the future is what Trent Reznor is doing today. What that means for the RIAA and its members is that it renders them obsolete.”

Hand it to "The Decider" for nailing it. "The model of the future is what Trent Reznor is doing today. via CNET News.com

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Related Topix: Digital Rights Management, Science / Technology, Startups, Napster, Software

Wed May 07, 2008

PR-inside.com

Hudson Entertainment and Napster Sign Digital Music Agreement

“The partnership with Napster allows us to tap into a strong, loyal and very educated music audience”

The new deal with Napster will allow Hudson Entertainment's music division to offer full-length music tracks from top independent music labels and artists through Napster's on-demand music subscription service, ... via PR-inside.com

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Related Topix: Startups, Napster, Software, Online Music

Sun May 04, 2008

WNPQ-FM Canton

Music Reviews

Get Discovered Today! Upload Your Music To Win Cash Prizes & Exposure. http://www.OurStage.com OurStage Music Community Get Discovered Today! Upload Your Music To Win Cash Prizes & Exposure. via WNPQ-FM Canton

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Related Topix: Startups, Napster, Software

Sat Apr 12, 2008

Wired Politics

Music Label's Eternal Ownership Argument is Rubbish

“The Electronic Frontier Foundation is defending the accused pirate.”

Tossing it like a Frisbee is OK. The kids, cat and dog scratching the hell out of it is just fine. via Wired Politics

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Related Topix: Startups, Napster, Software

Thu Apr 10, 2008

Media Info Center

Web Network Acquires Child of Napster

“That's a natural extension of the platform.”

Fast-growing Imeem Inc. said Monday that it had bought Snocap, a struggling online music service co-founded by Napster creator Shawn Fanning. via Media Info Center

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Related Topix: Social Software, Startups, Napster, Software, Online Music, Imeem

Tue Apr 08, 2008

International Herald Tribune

Music social networking site imeem buys Snocap

LOS ANGELES : Music social networking Web site operator imeem Inc. said Monday it has agreed to acquire Snocap Inc., the digital content tracking company founded by Napster creator Shawn Fanning. via International Herald Tribune

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Related Topix: Imeem, Social Software, Startups, Online Music, Napster, Software, Business News

Sat Apr 05, 2008

Earth Times

Wall Street Media Presents Exclusive Videos of CEO Presentation Highlights and Interviews

Wall Street Media is presenting exclusive highlight videos from the presentations of Mark Emkjer, CEO of Accelrys , Brendan Farrell, President and CEO of Trinity Biotech as well as interviews with Richard ... via Earth Times

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Related Topix: Biotech, Accelrys, Medicine, Healthcare Industry, Software, Trinity Biotech, Management Network Group Inc The, Consulting

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