Music

Oscar-winning pair ink publishing deal

Salonen to focus on Stravinsky, Arvo Paart

Music star will write, produce, star in comedy

Universal Music nabs Spanish-language unit

Company reports net loss of $18.4 million

Much of modern R&B; is crafted with a sense of where the music should be played rather than created strictly for music’s sake.

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If there were still room on primetime television schedules for a good old-fashioned variety show, the network exec who signed kd lang up for one might well be rewarded with a left-field hit, judging by the flair she displayed at this intimate warm-up gig advancing her upcoming North American tour.

Phil Gallo

Robert L. Daniels

Richard S. Ginell

Stuart Levine

• Acad music branch courts controversy
• Original Song noms

• Nominees bring authenticity
• An analysis of the nominees

• Herbie finds inspiration in Joni
• State of music biz

Read the latest news and information on the writers guild strike.

At a recent digital cinema event in Hollywood, a speaker joked that it was no accident exhibs had dubbed nonfeature content "Other Digital Stuff." That's O-D-S for short. Pronounced odious. The line was meant as a joke, but many exhibs act like that's what they think.

Hedge funds aren't just for the majors anymore. While the first round of big fund players -- Dune, Virtual, Legendary, Gun Hill -- focused on studio slates and would-be blockbusters, investors have a new target in the entertainment business, with potentially lower risks and higher returns: specialized film.