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Employers cut 533K jobs in Nov., most in 34 years- Skittish employers slashed 533,000 jobs in November, the most in 34 years, catapulting the unemployment rate to 6.7 percent, dramatic proof the country is careening deeper into recession.
- News of a rapidly weakening job market put Wall Street on track for a sharply lower open Friday. The Labor Department's report that employers slashed 533,000 jobs in November had investors worrying about a long and deep recession.
Thailand reopens main international airport- Dancers, drummers and apologetic tourism officials greeted travelers Friday at the official reopening of Thailand's main international airport, which was shut down for a week by anti-government protesters.
US general spells out Iraq mission under new pact- A security pact that sets a timetable for troops to leave Iraq requires a shift in how the U.S. carries out combat missions during its remaining time in the country, the top U.S. military commander in Iraq said Friday.
- Stock intended to eventually earn taxpayers a profit as part of the Bush administration's massive bank bailout has lost a third of its value - about $9 billion - in barely one month, according to an Associated Press analysis. Shares in virtually every bank that received federal money have remained below the prices the government negotiated.
Auto bailout could be tied to gov't-run overhaul- The government would order a major restructuring of Detroit's struggling Big Three auto companies in exchange for a multibillion-dollar bailout under a plan circulating in Congress.
- Barack Obama, who rewrote the book on presidential fundraising, amassed more than $745 million during his marathon campaign, more than twice the amount obtained by his rival, Republican John McCain.
Hollywood's No. 1 women: Winfrey and Jolie- Oprah Winfrey tops The Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 list, an annual ranking of the most influential women in the entertainment industry.
- Armed robbers - some dressed in drag - made off with euro80 million ($100 million) in loot from a lightning-fast jewelry store theft in central Paris, in what police Friday called one of France's costliest jewel heists.
Giants' Pierce to meet with NYC investigators- Antonio Pierce is finally going to talk to investigators about what he did on the night Plaxico Burress shot himself.
Video-rich Music Site LP33.tv Unearths Today's Best Tunes and Talent
"The music industry has changed astonishingly in recent years, and in this
age of the Web, major labels simply no longer dictate what music is available
to be discovered and consumed," says LP33.tv CEO and founder
The consumer section of LP33.tv creates an MTV-like experience, with multiple channels featuring news, reports, documentaries, video blogs, live music and video promos. Staff video-bloggers (VJs) guide viewers to discover new music, both mainstream and esoteric, on the way to becoming future hits. Friends can connect through the site's social networking component to share music and videos, and fans can purchase and download the new music they find and love.
A promotional platform guides fans to the best new talent and provides a rich, engaging way to engage with favorite new music through promotional content. Artists can partner with LP33.tv to promote their music through compelling, interactive online experiences, supported by a team of music industry experts and rich online tools.
"We support all talented artists," says
LP33.tv supports artist promotion with a range of professional services. The complementary trade site, theMIDB.com (The Music Insiders Database) -- an online network for music insiders, artists and professionals -- will feature listing and news services through which artists can promote their work to peers and connect to members of the trade.
LP33.tv was formed through the inside knowledge and experience of several
music business veterans. Founder
The project's pedigree was solidified and its value validated when members and management of the seminal rock group Genesis became the first to invest in the company.
LP33.tv is also committed to promoting music artists on the broadest
possible way. The company is planning and holding live music events throughout
"So many artists can now self-publish without any label help," says Lodzinski. "While it's an exciting and liberating time for artists, this new freedom can make it even more frustrating for discerning consumers to find music they truly enjoy. Music fans aren't satisfied waiting until major labels release new talent -- they want to find the best new music emerging on the scene right this very moment. LP33.tv quenches consumers' thirst for the best new music while giving artists a wide range of rich channels where they can promote their music to hungry new audiences."
LP33.tv is launching at a time when labels are becoming less powerful in the success of music, and artists are becoming more autonomous. The new site is the right platform for enabling this new age of commercial music. "Music thrives when artists have creative control of their careers," says Bentley. "It makes for more empowered musicians, more inspired music, and happier fans. LP33.tv is the best channel for letting musicians and industry professionals take charge -- and that means great new music for consumers."
Anyone who makes or enjoys music can sign up for a free account to access a rich music and TV experience at http://www.lp33.tv. Music insiders can also register for a free account at http://www.themidb.com to post profiles and network with other industry members around the globe.
About LP33.tv
LP33.tv aims to allow consumers to discover, experience and enjoy music
and music-themed rich content, all while helping new and emerging musical
artists to promote and monetize their careers. The company's music content and
resources are complemented by services aimed at the music and recording trade,
including the Music Insiders Database (http://theMIDB.com), a comprehensive,
personalized online directory of music professionals. LP33.tv is the trading
name of myAWOL LLC of the US, a wholly owned subsidiary of myAWOL.com Ltd, of
An explanatory video can be found at: http://www.blip.tv/file/1247193
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