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Ames beny's Dave broadcasting Shearer, whomusic was policy recently will artists and see how they can work Recordsproposed anddisposai part ofof Warner/Virgin n Berry clearly realised the to the negotiations adds that they promoted from his rôle as pro- Chappell have been added as $20bn deal was in real jeopardy. 103/Manchester to group head of Meanwhile, EPN music director sweetners to make the merger womanAn ECconfirms compétition "new proposais" spokes- The concessions were not wel music at Emap's fiagship FM station. Francis Curie has departed the Com- more palatable to the EC, which i were made last week following comed by the market. EMI's share; Commenting afterpany onlyto set six up months a multimédia in his previousventure tribution facilities, four record fellFriday. 15p to finish trading at 540p or i Looking for Music? Find music from Major Labels, over 800,000 songs, and 140,000 artists. Get with it- check out artists, bios, and timely reviews. 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