Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Meiko has signed with MySpace Records/DGC, who will release her debut album later this summer in partnership with Lucky Ear Music (Meiko’s own indie label). The talented artist’s recent self-release was a #1 Folk Album on iTunes, with over 200,000 song downloads, regular airplay on tastemaker KCRW-FM, and key placements in prime-time TV shows including “Grey’s Anatomy”. For more information, contact Mike Savage

Multiple Senators have written letters to FCC chairman, Kevin Martin, regarding the XM/Sirius satellite merger. Concerned about a monopoly and taking advantage of customers, they are asking that all new satellite receivers also receive over-air HD radio. They would prefer the merger not go through at all, but are willing to make a concession if free HD radio is included, and more than 20% of channels are reserved for minority and non-commercial programming. (FMQB)

The FTC’s civil suit against Burn Lounge rages on, with promoter Scott Elliott settling his tab. Unable to pay the full $117,710.69 judgment, he’s getting away with a $20,000 fine.

Pearl Jam sold out the 2,800-capacity Beacon Theatre in New York last night, raising $3 million for the Robin Hood foundation. Some fans paid over $2k for good seats. I guess it can still be done, afterall.

Rikki Rocket found not guilty of rape. Congratulations?

Boy George was denied a US visa and was forced to cancel his North American tour while he awaits trial for wrongful imprisonment. A 28 year old man has accused Boy George of chaining him up in his London loft and threatening his life.

Travis McCoy of The Gym Class Heroes was arrested for assaulting a fan who yelled the N-word at the artist during a Warped Tour performance. “I’m sorry. But when someone calls you something that offensive and that disgusting, you have to bash their head in with a microphone,” McCoy said of the incident. No word yet from Al Sharpton.

-AJ