Can U Help Empower UK Inner City Youths?

Monday, February 17th, 2003

Do you want to make a real difference to someone? Tell young people what you do and how you got there. Youth Entertainment Studios (YES) is a not-for-profit, Charitable organisation which uses simulations of the Entertainment Industry to empower inner city youths. They need industry people / artists / DJ’s to share how they did it (particularly UKRap, RnB , Garage genres). Also can you offer work placements? Please contact ALWYN (UK – 07767702094) or e:mail Alwyn@yestudios.com, www.yestudios.com.

Mobile Evolution

Monday, February 17th, 2003

An article about what’s evolving in the mobile world that will impact the music industry and digital distribution. CNET News.com…

Musical Echo for Brit Robbie

Monday, February 17th, 2003

Robbie Williams picked up Germany’s top music industry prize, the Echo, for best international rock or pop artist before thousands of screaming fans at a weekend ceremony. Williams claimed the award at the 12th annual Echo ceremony, Germany’s equivalent of the Grammy Awards, for his top-selling album Escapology. Daily News…

EMI Eyes AOL Time Warner

Monday, February 17th, 2003

The New York Post reports that EMI is holding talks about the possibility of acquiring AOLTW’s Warner Music Group. Hits Daily Double…

Big Brother Is Watching Where You Work

Monday, February 17th, 2003

The music and motion picture trade organizations have targeted workplace downloaders with their latest anti-piracy initiatives. The RIAA and MPAA have published a brief guide to assist U.S. companies in preventing copyright abuse on their computers and networks. Hits Daily Double…

3G TV & Music Is Here

Monday, February 17th, 2003

Korea Telecom will beam 9 TV channels to 3G phone users this month. The channels are believed to include a music channel and a news channel. 3G…

Manson and Disturbed set for Ozzfest

Monday, February 17th, 2003

Marilyn Manson, Disturbed and Korn are the first big name acts confirmed for this year’s Ozzfest. Ozzy Osbourne will headline the tour when it begins in the US in June, before moving to the UK. Ananova…

Liam Gallagher Denies Taxi Scuffle

Monday, February 17th, 2003

“I didn’t beat him up, I didn’t kick him in the face, I didn’t do anything. I’d never drag anyone out of their taxi. I opened the door and politely guided him out, (you can just imagine can’t you – Ed ;-). Ananova…

Grammy Tributes For Joe Strummer & Maurice Gibb

Monday, February 17th, 2003

Joe Strummer and Maurice Gibb are to be honored with special tributes at the 45th annual Grammy Awards in New York taking place at Madison Square Garden on February 23. Ananova…

NME Awards: The Winners List

Monday, February 17th, 2003

Coldplay and Oasis came out on top at the NME Awards, scooping three prizes each. BBCi…