(Updated) The average YouTube video gets gets 50% of its views in the first 6 days after it is uploaded, according to TubeMogul via Silicon Valley Insider. After 20 days, a YouTube video has had 75% of its total views... Read more »

Apple has sold more than two million iPads in the 60 days since its launch on April 3. Apple also began shipping iPad in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the UK this past weekend. The iPad... Read more »

Glee & A Rolling Stones Reissue Boost Music Sales “This is an interesting and vibrant time for the entertainment industry, music in particular, with the top four albums this week outselling last week’s number one,” said Eric Weinberg, President, Nielsen... Read more »

FULL UPDATE: The Story Behind BuzzMedia & The Music Blogs (UPDATE 3) BuzzMedia has added today 6 major music blogs. PureVolume, PopMatters, Gorilla vs. Bear, The Hype Machine, Concrete Loop and RCRD LBL join Stereogum, Buzznet, Idolator and Absolute Punk... Read more »

Michael Dolan exits Music Connection Magazine after 33 years at the helm. He has stepped down as both the president of the company and co-publisher/executive editor. The MC co-founder sold his half of the company to partner Eric Bettelli,who will... Read more »

Amazon.com and Walmart tie for #2 U.S. music retailer. The Department of Justice is reportedly investigating Apple's control of the music industry. Is another source of income shrinking? Artist Imogen Heap says, "So expensive to tour!" Comparing the platforms: A... Read more »