The sale of Anschutz Entertainment Group is “taking longer” than expected, according to AEG CEO, Tim Leiweke, but not due to lack of interest. Word first came that the sports and entertainment goliath was on the block last September, and the initial “book” went out to investors last November. “We’re gonna get there,” Leiweke tells…

Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom has unveiled a new file-sharing website called Mega. “As of this minute one year ago #Megaupload was destroyed by the US Government,” Dotcom tweeted on Saturday, along with a link to the new site. In a subsequent tweet, he posted a screenshot of the site with the note, “Look at this @MPAA. Lets talk!” Dotcom…

So, this is what the major recording labels are paying the RIAA millions to accomplish? After years of negotiations and lobbying, US-based access providers are not only refusing to cut the cord on repeat infringers, they’re offering one of the lightest wrist slaps imaginable. Here’s the outline of penalties that Verizon broadband and FiOS subscribers will receive, according to…

Elliot Kendall, UME Director of Radio and Tour Promotion, has departed the label after 12 years.  Said Kendall:  “It’s been an amazing non-stop Indiana Jones/James Bond thrill ride during my years at UMe, working directly with legends and icons such as Soundgarden, Rob Zombie,KISS, Ringo Starr, The Who, Def Leppard, Eric Clapton, Alice Cooper,Steve Winwood, Glenn Frey, Jimmy Cliffand many others—in addition to creating extended brand partnerships…