EA, MySpace hold battle of the bands

Gamemaker teams up with social networking giant and Virgin Records for promotion; EA also buys online karaoke firm.

Apple's Jobs: Just say no to DRM

In a stunning about-face, head of digital media giant says his company would "wholeheartedly" support selling unrestricted music if the labels would allow it.

Apple, Beatles settle trademark battle

Companies don't disclose details of deal, which clears the way for Fab Four's music to be sold on iTunes after a lengthy delay.

Music 2.0: To DRM or not to DRM

At a conference in Los Angeles, use of copy protection technology on downloaded music dominates the discussion.

Music 2.0: Zune takes nice-guy tactic

Microsoft digital music initiative's marketing guru says Zune is in it for the long haul and plans to play nice with the labels.

Good, The Bad & The Queen preps tour

Damon Albarn-led supergroup unveils a short North American tour, with more dates, including a stop at Coachella, to follow.

Music 2.0: Labels hope to avoid the cliff

Record execs say they're fighting an uphill battle in finding ways to compensate for falling CD sales but continue to experiment.

Apple payout boosts Creative profit

MP3 player maker says it plans to axe 300 jobs and expects to stay profitable for the rest of 2007.

Apple adds color to iPod Shuffle

Tiny clip-style portable music player is now available in pink, green, blue, orange, and silver.

Digital Digest: iPhone, DRM, iPod, SpiralFrog, China, Digital Music Group

Report says Apple has huge iPhone margins; labels reportedly eye MP3 format; Apple sued over clickwheel; ad-based service delays launch; labels partner in China deal; DMG to sell video on iTunes.