Comcast Blocks File-Sharing Sites: Comcast told the Federal Communications Commission that blocking some file-sharing by its subscribers was a justifiable way to keep Web traffic flowing for everyone. “Comcast says it must curb some file-sharing traffic because some subscribers would otherwise hog the cables with their uploads and slow traffic in their neighborhood”.

Anticipated Releases: Tough-knuckled critic Roger Friedman spent more than an hour at Island/DefJam Records previewing the new CDs from Janet Jackson and Mariah Carey. Each is highly anticipated, and with good reason, they’re pretty damn good says Friedman. He said Janet is back to hooks, catchy rhythms and defined singing and Maria Carey’s new record “E=MC2” will have sustainable success, the will last as long as “Emancipation,” spinning off singles, remixes and videos.

Disney and EMI: The managers who handle the Disney act, Jonas Brothers, are asking Disney to come up with an alternative to EMI to distribute the record, citing uneasiness over looming staffing and structural upheaval at the recorded music giant.”Disney’s international distribution pact with EMI expires in a year, and with EMI in flux, a source close to Disney said the company is keeping its options open in deciding whether to renew or go elsewhere”.

Signings: Tooth and Nail records has signed Tulsa, Oklahoma pop act
Capital Lights. Check out the Coheed and Cambria-esque track ‘Can I Get An Amen‘

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