AP - Glossy and gleefully mainstream, "Inside Man" is the least Spike Lee-ish Spike Lee Joint ever, and his best film since 2002's "25th Hour" — which, come to think of it, was also a departure for him in terms of substance.

Reuters - Former Universal Pictures chairman Stacey Snider might be sprung from her contract with the studio sooner rather than later and could assume her new post as co-chairman and CEO of DreamWorks in a couple of weeks.

AP - Two corporate raiders are building stakes in Vivendi Universal SA to try to break up the conglomerate and force management to choose between its telecommunications and media assets, according to media reports.

Ayinde O. Chase - AHN Staff Writer Universal City, CA (AHN) - Universal Studios has announced the DVD release date of the critically acclaimed, and much talked about, cowboy love drama “Brokeback Mountain.” The epic love story starring Academy Award nominees Heath Ledger and Jake...

Reuters - Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. on Friday said it has reached a deal with two music companies to allow their songs to be played on a new radio unit that can store songs for future playback.

Reuters - Prince quietly sits at a corner table during Universal Music Group chairman/CEO Doug Morris' February 8 post-Grammy Award party.

Reuters - The new face of Geffen Records is taking shape. Former co-presidents Jordan Schur and Polly Anthony are moving on to their next ventures within parent company Universal Music Group. And A&M president Ron Fair has unofficially assumed the additional title of Geffen president.

Macworld.com - Elgato Systems on Friday released EyeTV 2.1, an update to their Personal Video Recorder (PVR) software for Mac OS X. A free update for registered 2.0 users, EyeTV 2.1 costs $49 if you’re upgrading from the 1.x version through the end of the month. After March 31, 2006, it’ll cost $79.

Reuters - A pair of NBC Universal insiders, Marc Shmuger and David Linde, will replace Stacey Snider as head of Universal Pictures, following her departure for rival DreamWorks SKG Inc., Universal said on Thursday.

Reuters - A pair of NBC Universal insiders, Marc Shmuger and David Linde, will replace Stacey Snider as head of Universal Pictures, following her departure for rival DreamWorks SKG Inc., Universal said on Thursday.

AP - Universal Pictures on Thursday named Marc Shmuger as its new chairman and David Linde as co-chairman, effective immediately.

Reuters - Marc Shmuger was promoted to chairman of Universal Pictures on Thursday to replace Stacey Snider, who left recently to join rival DreamWorks SKG, which is owned by Paramount Pictures, a Universal spokesman said.

Reuters - Universal Pictures vice chairman Marc Shmuger is in discussions to take the top job at the studio, sources said Monday.

Reuters - In a move that highlights the music industry's growing use of video games and social networking to reach its audience, Vivendi Universal Games and MySpace Records have teamed up to use "Scarface: The World Is Yours" as a launching pad for a new artist.

Reuters - When Ne-Yo delivered his short yet charming turn during the Universal Music & Video Distribution presentation last August at the NARM convention, his star power was apparent. Consumers agreed, as proved by the rookie's bow at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with the biggest sales week of 2006.

AP - Van Morrison, "Pay the Devil" (Lost Highway/Universal)

Reuters - "Desperate Housewives" star Teri Hatcher revealed on Tuesday that she was sexually abused by an uncle as a child but kept it secret until he was arrested years later for molesting a girl who ultimately committed suicide.

Reuters - "Desperate Housewives" star Teri Hatcher revealed on Tuesday that she was sexually abused by an uncle as a child but kept it secret until he was arrested years later for molesting a girl who ultimately committed suicide.

Denise Royal - All Headline News Staff Writer \@New York\@, NY (AHN) - Prince's new Universal album, "3121," is less than three weeks away from release, but seven of its 12 tracks have yet to be given official titles. The reclusive star is including a limited number of "Purple Tickets" with the...

USATODAY.com - In a bid to bolster its digital offerings and increase online ad revenue, NBC Universal said on Monday that it will buy the female-oriented Web network iVillage in a $600 million cash deal. NBC Universal will pay a 6.5% premium over iVillage's $7.98 closing price on Friday.