Tuesday, April 18, 2006


Bertelsmann May Pull Plug On Music To Avoid IPO
Billboard Radio Monitor - Mar 28 12:10 PM
COLOGNE, Germany -- To prevent an unwanted initial public offering, German media giant Bertelsmann AG is considering selling off its music business assets, including its 50% stake in Sony BMG Music Entertainment and its 100% unit BMG Music Publishing, sources familiar with the company's plans said Monday.Save to My Web

Michael Jackson reaches refinancing deal
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Apr 13 6:52 PM
Pop star Michael Jackson, in a bid to stave off insolvency, said on Thursday he has reached a deal to refinance more than $200 million in loans secured by his prized stake in the Beatles' song catalog.Save to My Web

Jon Heder gets off the bench: 'Napoleon' has put him in big leagues
Reno Gazette-Journal - Apr 15 2:36 PM
Jon Heder stands on a sunny sidewalk outside a Los Angeles novelty shop, staring through his own reflection in the store window with an expression that is partly amused and partly mortified.Save to My Web

Michael Jackson reaches refinancing deal
Reuters - Apr 13 4:02 PM
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pop star Michael Jackson, in a bid to stave off insolvency, said on Thursday he has reached a deal with creditors to refinance more than $200 million in loans secured by his prized stake in the Beatles' song catalog.Save to My Web