Warner takes over EMI in market share while Universal Music remains the leader with a 25.7 percent in 2006 for physical and digital music markets. (Reuters)

Also, Warner Music confirmed that it has “decided not to make an offer for EMI” at this time.

Sony’s Sir Howard Stringer used the word ‘greed’ to describe Apple CEO Steve Jobs. According to one audience member, Stringer said it’s funny that Jobs accuses record companies of greed because they want to get paid for music downloads. Stringer said Jobs, who just launched the iPhone, is the “greedy” one because he wants a world where only he makes money. (NY POST)

As odd as it seems – the singing sensation Paris Hilton wants to return to the studio and give it another go ’round. She reportedly signed up for vocal lessons. The press and publicity stints for the famous for being famous and socialites are slowing dying. It’s less interesting.

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Smashing Pumpkins
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TW 144,760

Hannah Montana
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TW 126,230
Total 641,891

Interpol
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TW 73,223

Kelly Clarkson
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TW 58,593
Total 463,426

Linkin Park
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TW 54,082
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Nickelback
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TW 41,777
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Velvet Revolver
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Paramore
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