• Today The New York Post reported that Jermaine Dupri, recently ousted as the head of Virgin Records' urban unit, "is in negotiations with Universal Music Group about joining its Island Def Jam label." Talks are focused on his role at the label but details have not yet been determined. (Read article at New York Post)

• Napster Mobile has launched on au/KDDI, Japan's second-largest mobile network with over 20 million subscribers. The service is already on Japan's i-Mode platform. Napster Mobile requires a $3-per-month access fee, and users buy credits that are redeemed for over-the-air song downloads and ringtones. (Read press release)

• Digital distributor IRIS Distribution has inked deals with dance/electronic labels Neurodisc, Scion and Subliminal Records. Artists added to the IRIS catalog include Erick Morillo, Bob Sinclair, Harry "Choo Choo" Romero and Spank Rock. (Read press release)

• Digital Music Group Inc. signed a three-year deal with Apple to sell its video content at iTunes. Two weeks ago, the company announced a distribution deal for nearly 200 hours of video content for content such as ""Hopalong Cassidy" and "My Favorite Martian." DMGI's shares rose more than 30% on the announcement. (Read article at Sacramento Business Journal)

• Apple's FairPlay DRM is illegal in Norway ruled the Consumer Ombudsman in Norway. (Read article at The Register)