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The consumer electronics giant is handing over its Napster subscribers and other related assets to Rhapsody in exchange for a minority stake in the combined company. This amounts to a surrender of Napster, which Best Buy acquired just three years ago. Let's go over the three likely reasons why.

There was a time when you cared about music: You made mix tapes, went to concerts, called radio stations; you bought vinyl, CDs, cassettes, 8-track tapes -- some of you even bought MP3s! And though the traditional music business is as good as dead, the music lover in all of us lives. That's where streaming comes in. Here's what you need to know, as a listener and an investor.

Sony has launched Music Unlimited, a subscription-based music-streaming service, but the move to leverage its music studio and numerous music-playing devices is surprisingly tardy. Trying to breaking in now could sound some sour notes.

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Music subscription services like the Zune Pass and Rhapsody offer consumers an easy way to listen to millions of high quality music for about $15 a month. For listeners with diverse musical tastes or who just like to explore new artists, these music subscription services offer a cost-effective way...

There's some great news for music lovers who use the Rhapsody music service; the service is no longer controlled by Real Networks and it has changed its music subscription plans to offer more value for less money. In addition to these new plans, which are more friendly to households who want to...

This deal should be music to everyone's ears. Rhapsody is giving away one MP3 a day for an entire year for a total value of $365! So far Rhapsody has offered tunes from Old Crow Medicine Show and the Black Eyed Peas, but if those acts don't strike your musical addictions don't worry. According to...

Every day, WalletPop will be bringing you information about a fantastic freebie. Like what you see? Check back tomorrow for more!The tunes you have can easily set the tone for a great night out, which is why Southern Comfort is offering 20 free downloads from Rhapsody just for joining their "Soco...

Recently I wrote a screed about the end of the age of ownership.Today, I'm enjoying the fruits of a company whose business is based on the new model, pay to play. This service is Rhapsody, an online digital music service. Instead of selling me songs, Rhapsody allows me, for a monthly subscription...