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Most Still Discover New Music Via Traditional Radio [with video]

New research from music business association NARM and market research company The NPD Group examined the discovery process for music consumers, revisiting a topic the two organizations last studied in 2007, before the mainstreaming of digital music services.

Yahoo and Summit Ent. Partner for 'Breaking Dawn'

Team Edward and Team Jacob members are getting encouragement as their anticipation builds for "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1," which opens Nov. 18. Yahoo Inc. in partnership with Summit Entertainment has launched an extensive online promotional, broadcast and content experience

AnyClip Adds Warner Bros. Movies

AnyClip Media Ltd. signed a content licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Digital Distribution that will give its users access to their favorite moments from Warner Bros. Pictures' library of feature films, including select “Harry Potter” and “Batman” movies, “Ocean's Eleven,” “Sex and the City,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “Dirty Harry,” “Casablanca” and many more.

Shazam Unlocks USA Net's 'Covert Affairs' Content

USA Networks’ spy drama series "Covert Affairs" will be the first show during which viewers can Shazam to unlock exclusive video and photos, along with the new capability to purchase contextually relevant products. Other NBCUniversal properties are expected to follow.

Nook Tablet Comes with Netflix, Hulu Plus and Pandora

Netflix Inc. will be pre-installed on the new Nook Tablet announced Monday by Barnes & Noble Inc., making it simple for Netflix subscribers to watch movies and TV shows on their device. As part of the deal, Barnes & Noble will promote the Netflix application in its stores and through various other marketing activities.

Yahoo Using 2012 Election to Showcase Its Capabilities

Yahoo today began rolling out its strategy for 2012 election-related content, showcasing its capabilities as well as its massive audience. It’s a way for the company to remind advertisers that it reaches 90 percent of online U.S. adults as it stumbles through rumors of internecine squabbling without a chief executive officer.

Will Porn Boost Google TV Viewership?

Adult content often leads the way in the mainstreaming of entertainment technology, so today’s announcement from Vivid Entertainment may prove to be a milestone for Google TV. The adult film studio is launching Vivid for Google TV, the first TV app specifically created to deliver sexually explicit content.

Swampy Leads the Way for Disney and YouTube [with video]

Disney Interactive and YouTube announced an agreement to create destinations for family-friendly video entertainment on both Disney.com and YouTube. The resulting content will go live in early 2012 and is part of Disney Interactive's strategy to reach audiences wherever they are.

Ustream Secures $6 Million; CEO Moves On [with 'Twilight' video]

Live and interactive video streaming platform Ustream announced an additional $6 million investment from existing investors DCM and Softbank, along with changes in the executive team that chief executive officer and founder John Ham stepping aside.

Little Monsters Dominate the 2011 MTV EMA Awards [with video]

As expected, Lady Gaga reigned supreme over the 2011 MTV EMA awards show, held Sunday in Belfast, Northern Ireland. She took home four honors: Best Female, Best Song, Best Video, and one that recognizes which artist has the most committed fanbase.