• EMI has opened its books to Warner Music Group, according to a report. WMG will decide to revise its $4.2 billion/£2.1 billion bid that was rejected by EMI earlier this year. (The Business Online)

• IAC/InterActive Corp has increased its stake in management firm Front Line. The company will remain independent and continue to grow, according to a source. (Billboard.biz)

• MSN actually has something to talk about: An exclusive Madonna download, "Hey You." It's free of charge and related to the MSN page on the Live Earth concert. (MSN)

• Indie trade group AIM inked a deal with UK podcasters that will give them preferential access to licenses from AIM's 200-plus members. (

• The RIAA announced some certifications a few days ago. Among them, Lloyd's Street Love went gold, Beyonce's B'Day crossed triple-platinum and Billy Currington's Doin' Somethin' Right went platinum. (Press release)

• Edel has acquired a minority stake in Eagle Rock Entertainment Group and will place its CEO on Eagle Rock's board of directors. (Press release)

• The Copyright Alliance, a new special interest organization, will be unveiled today at a ceremony at the Reserve Officers Building on Capitol Hill. Members include the RIAA, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Disney, National Association of Broadcasters, Recording Artists' Coalition and Broadcast Music Inc. (Hollywood Reporter)