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- CLIVE BEGINS A NEW ERA: Davis' secures his BMG deal amid talk he's negotiating to bring George Michael and maybe even "another disgruntled diva" to the label (7/6)
- BMG GOES SHOPPING: With a $250 million credit line, no less, for new high-tech opportunities. (7/6)NELLY, LIL' KIM AND KELLY PRICE CRASH THE TOP TEN: Eminem still rules, but St. Louis rapper's debut edges Britney for #2 (7/5)
- BOIES WILL BE BOIES: NAPSTER ATTACKS RIAA: Beleagured file-sharing company puts their "Dream Team" to work on copyright law (7/4)THE THE COMES DOWN ON THE THE MAN: The The's Matt Johnson offers files of his latest album free on his Web site as he levels a blast at corporate oligarchy. (7/6)
- FANS CRUSHED TO DEATH AT PEARL JAM CONCERT: The band's Denmark concert is marred by nine fans being caught up in a rush to the stage. (7/3)
- UMG RESULTS FUELED BY ONLINE INITIATIVES: UMG's future under Vivendi looks bright, if online estimates prove correct. (7/5)
- PINK'S IN THE BOX, PAPA ROACH GETS LIMP, BRIAN WILSON'S ONLINE SURF IS UP: Music McNuggets for your perusal. (7/6)
- MUSICBANK GETS BANK, MP3.COM GETS ADS: Dot Dot Comedy from your #1 source for online spam. (7/6)
- TICKETS.COM GETS BASEBALL, PLAYS HARDBALL, LAYS OFF STAFF: For more information, check www.fuckedcompany.com (7/5)