[Dailychord] 12May06: Universal pays $12 mil to settle payola suit

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    Universal pays $12 mil to settle payola suit
Story from LA Times. (site reg req'd)

    French senate amends copyright bill after Apple objects
Story from Reuters via CNET.

    Real's Rob Glaser interviewed
Article from The Guardian.

    Florida fest returns, with squabbling
Story from Orlando Sentinel.

    World musicians tour US with performance and speeches
Story from Reuters.

    Colin Newman talks about Wire reissues
Story from Billboard.

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