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The “I Told You So” Files: More Than Half Of Women Are Attracted To Other Women

1 comment, 31/10/2011, by IAmNotARapperiSpit.com in Health, mac, The "I Told You So" Files, The Powder Room

Most women are naturally bi-curious when it comes to sex, a new report has discovered. And what's more, it becomes more pronounced the older they get. In a study carried out by Boise State University found that out of a group of 484 heterosexual women, 60 per cent were sexually attracted to o... Read more...

We Major: Merlin Reaches Global Licensing Deal With YouTube

1 comment, 21/10/2011, by IAmNotARapperiSpit.com in Music, News, Technology, Video, World News

Merlin, the independent label master rights licensing agency that refers to itself as the fifth major, has reached a global licensing deal with YouTube. Terms of the deal were not released, but the deal points have been published to its members, which have to opt in to be included under the agree... Read more...

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Warner Bros/Reprise Disband Promo Dept

0 comments, 22/09/2011, by IAmNotARapperiSpit.com in Music, News, Technology

Layoffs took place in the promotion department of Warner Music's labels today, sources tell Billboard.biz. People let go include Reprise Senior Vice President of Promotion Mike Rittberg, Warner SVP Ron Cerrito, Reprise VP of Pop Promotion Bob Weil, Reprise VP of Alternative Promotion Lynn McDonnell,... Read more...

Campaign Launched to Raise Money for Labels Affected by Sony Warehouse Fire

5 comments, 15/08/2011, by IAmNotARapperiSpit.com in download, Music, News, Politics As Usual, Technology, World News

A campaign has been initiated to raise money for the labels that were affected by the fire that destroyed Sony's distribution center in London, according to The Guardian. The LabelLove website allows fans to donate money to the cause. People can also email labellovebenefit@gmail.com to find ... Read more...

What Exactly Is An Independent Label? Differing Definitions, Different Market Shares

7 comments, 08/08/2011, by IAmNotARapperiSpit.com in apple, download, mac, Music, News

Back in 2007 (June 30, Billboard) when I asked what is an indie, I got a multitude of answers. Today, that question evokes even more complex answers because the landscape has not only changed dramatically but is still changing. Over the last 15 years, things have only gotten even murkier. Majors ... Read more...

Independent Retailers’ Open Letter to Jay-Z and Kanye West About ‘Watch the Throne’ Exclusives

4 comments, 28/07/2011, by IAmNotARapperiSpit.com in General, mac, Movies, Music, program, Video

In response to Jay-Z and Kanye West's decision to offer exclusive sales programs to iTunes and Best Buy for their forthcoming "Watch the Throne" LP, a number of independent retailers have written an open letter to the duo protesting the plan, calling it a "short-sighted strategy." Dear Jay-Z an... Read more...

Is Soundscan Really Undercounting the Little Guy?

0 comments, 29/06/2011, by IAmNotARapperiSpit.com in Music, News

One thing's clear: Nielsen Soundscan doesn't count every last album sale. That would be impossible. But are they somehow missing this vast number of unsigned and indie albums (and singles), and grossly skewing our picture of who's really winning? That's been a longtime argument from two of the... Read more...

RIAA Accounting: Why Even Major Label Musicians Rarely Make Money From Album Sales

0 comments, 15/06/2011, by IAmNotARapperiSpit.com in General, Movies, Music, Video

We recently had a fun post about Hollywood accounting, about how the movie industry makes sure even big hit movies "lose money" on paper. So how about the recording industry? Well, they're pretty famous for doing something quite similar. Reader Jay pointed out in the comments an article fr... Read more...

What Is Really In Taco Bell’s “Beef”?? Not Beef…

2 comments, 27/01/2011, by IAmNotARapperiSpit.com in Do The Knowledge, Health, World News

Taco Bell "beef" pseudo-Mexican delicacies are really made of a gross mixture called "Taco Meat Filling" as shown on their big container's labels, like the one pictured here. The list of ingredients is gruesome. Updated. Beef, water, isolated oat product, salt, chili pepper, onion powder, toma... Read more...