New Artist Happenings: Val Emmich who will be releasing his forthcoming album ‘Little Daggers’ on indie label Bluhammock Music, will be appearing in a few episodes of the upcoming season of Ugly Betty on ABC and will be playing the lead role in Annette Apitz’s debut independent film Fighting Fish. Listen to the track Get On With It.

Crisis In Hollywood? Yes, The credit crunch has hit home in Hollywood after Paramount Pictures was forced to suspend plans for a $450m film financing. The truth is Paramount has lost investor confidence. Read the column Crisis or Not?

Signings: New Jersey metal act Mutiny has signed a deal with RoadRunner Records and North Carolina screamo metal band A Hero A Fake has signed to Victory Records.