FMQB Newshttp://www.fmqb.com/sectional.asp?id=1314Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:56:05 +0400Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:56:05 +0400MediaSpan Online Site Administratoren-usFMQBhttp://www-106.ibm.com/developerworks/xml/library/x-rss20/Album Sales Continue To Slip In '08Total album sales were off by 11 percent in the first six months of the year, though digital sales continue to grow. http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=775416&spid=1314Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:04:55 +0400It's Official: Shakira Jumps To Live NationThe Pop star becomes the newest artist to ink a 360 deal with Live Nation, valued at a reported $70-100 million. http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=775620&spid=1314Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:58:21 +0400CC's John Hogan Suggests "Less Is More" Changes, Confirms Promotionshttp://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=775528&spid=1314Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:24:41 +0400Quick Hits: Eddie Vedder, ZZ Top, Joy Division, Natasha Shneiderhttp://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=775642&spid=1314Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:42:30 +0400In Brief - July 3, 2008Ellena Osis joins Sony BMG/RED http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=775335&spid=1314Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:56:05 +0400Coldplay, Lil Wayne Remain Atop The Sales ChartsMotley Crue, Three 6 Mafia and Shinedown all debut in the top ten. http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=773684&spid=1314Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:50:11 +0400Rush Limbaugh Inks Contract ExtensionPremiere Radio Networks extends the long-running Talk host's syndicated deal. http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=773608&spid=1314Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:00:26 +0400Kallao Joins WLUM For APD/Afternoonshttp://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=773749&spid=1314Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:04:03 +0400Razor & Tie Team Up With The Artist Organizationhttp://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=773742&spid=1314Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:07:51 +0400Quick Hits: Slipknot, Gym Class Heroes, DMB, Pearl Jam, Robin Thickehttp://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=773829&spid=1314Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:26:55 +0400In Brief - July 2, 2008Bennett Zier named CEO of Air America, new bill would eliminate non-competes in NY http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=773342&spid=1314Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:18:56 +0400More Politicians Ask FCC For Satellite Merger ConditionsSenators and House reps ask FCC to include HD Radio technology and lease more channels in approval of XM-Sirius merger. Also, Sirius sees $400 million in savings, post-merger. http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=771643&spid=1314Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:35:57 +0400LL Cool J Calls New Album A "Summer Blockbuster"Rap great says he is more focused on Exit 13, which could be his last for Def Jam. http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=771919&spid=1314Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:05:31 +0400Elvis Duran Forms Multi-Platform Media Businesshttp://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=771825&spid=1314Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:27:35 +0400WMG, Nokia Ink Pacthttp://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=771676&spid=1314Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:55:31 +0400Quick Hits: Shakira, Bon Jovi, Zach de la Rocha, All-American Rejects, Bruce Springsteen, Lily Allen, KT Tunstall, Labellehttp://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=771962&spid=1314Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:13:07 +0400In Brief - July 1, 2008Management changes at Clear Channel, Mike Basham joins Pop2Life, banks offer discount on Clear Channel debt loans http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=771577&spid=1314Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:34:43 +0400John Hogan Signs Five Year Contract ExtensionClear Channel Radio CEO will remain with the company through its ownership transition. http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=769729&spid=1314Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:55:39 +0400Rehr Calls On Radio To "Reignite The Passion"http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=770021&spid=1314Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:51:37 +0400Staind Get Experimental On New AlbumRockers branch out on their sixth album, The Illusion Of Progress. http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=770014&spid=1314Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:04:57 +0400HD Radio Alliance Announces New Initiativeshttp://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=767145&spid=1314Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:41:08 +0400Jay-Z, Amy Winehouse Make Headlines At GlastonburyAnnual British festival features Jay-Z responding to Oasis criticism and Winehouse punching a fan. http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=770109&spid=1314Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:42:36 +0400Rhapsody Ready To Face Off With iTuneshttp://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=769848&spid=1314Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:31:16 +0400Quick Hits: Gym Class Heroes, Steven Tyler, Nas, Incubus, Plies, Tom Morellohttp://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=770023&spid=1314Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:31:37 +0400In Brief - June 30, 2008Jonesy returns to Philadelphia, Changes at KKHH/Houston, On Air with Ryan Seacrest joins WiLD 95.5 http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=769541&spid=1314Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:22:55 +0400FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know AboutFCC's Kevin Martin profiled, Rush Limbaugh's new contract reportedly worth $400 million, new Clear Channel SVP/Programming interviewed http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=769764&spid=1314Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:56:58 +0400Big Changes In Mornings At Hot 97/New YorkMiss Jones in the Morning exits as Hot 97 announces changes, with dual shift mornings to include Big Boy's Neighborhood preceded daily by a local show featuring Cipha Sounds & Rosenberg. http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=767247&spid=1314Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:44:31 +0400XM Takes Out A Loan, Re-ups Parsons, Settles With EMIhttp://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=766931&spid=1314Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:12:36 +0400Quick Hits: Rick Ross, Phish, Sebastian Bach, Dr. Dre/Snoop Dogg, The Vervehttp://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=766920&spid=1314Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:52:23 +0400In Brief - June 27, 2008Hilary Chambers joins KBZT http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=766542&spid=1314Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:40:57 +0400