China Warns Google, Internet Row Deal Expected

billboard.biz– China warned Google, the world's largest search engine, against flouting the country's laws on Friday (March 12), as expectations grow for a resolution to a public battle over censorship and cyber-security. The … view details , ,

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Canadian Music Week: Ole's McCarty Tackles ISPs On Piracy

billboard.biz– Michael McCarty, president of Canadian music publisher ole, told a crowd at the kickoff of Canadian Music Week that Internet Service providers need to start paying for the content users freely take over their networks. view details , ,

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Protests At Venue Curfews Down Under

billboard.biz– Hundreds gathered in central Brisbane today (March 11) to protest proposed new laws that would enforce a tough state-wide curfew on nightclubs and live music venues. Under controversial new measures aimed at tackling … view details ,

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Belgian Singles Surge 20%, Market Value Dips

billboard.biz– The Belgian Entertainment Association (BEA), representing 90% of the country's entertainment industry companies, has announced an increase for music sales by volume but confirmed a fall in value for 2009. Music … view details ,

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German Biz Heads To SXSW

billboard.biz– Seventy-nine German music companies will have a presence at SXSW from March 17 to March 21. The German government is financing the trip by the music companies, which will also include 16 artists. Seven artists … view details ,

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