[Dailychord] 23May06: Judge approves settlement in Sony BMG DRM case

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    Judge approves settlement in Sony BMG DRM case
Story from Reuters.

    ASCAP's pop awards go to Eurythmics, Green Day, 50 Cent and others
Story from AP.

    EMI reports profit increase
Story from BBC News.

    Starbucks downscales music kiosks
Story from Austin American Statesman. (site reg req'd)

    Artists tout DIY
Story from The Independent.

    Learning from dead formats
Commentary from Wired.

    Linking RIAA piracy suits and the artists class-action royalty suit
Story from Chicago Sun-Times.

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