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MADONNA GIVES FANS ''UNLIMITED'' ACCESS10/17/2007The "Material Girl" singer agreed a recording and touring contract with concert promoter Live Nation, because she believed the deal - worth an estimated $120 million over 10 years - would offer "endless" possibilities. Madonna said: "The paradigm in the music business has shifted and as an artist and a businesswoman, I have to move with that shift." "For the first time in my career, the way that my music can reach my fans is unlimited." "I've never wanted to think in a limited way and with this new partnership, the possibilities are endless." Live Nation own the rights to all her music-related projects - including new albums, tours, merchandise, websites, DVDs, sponsorship, TV shows and films. Live Nation chief executive Michael Rapino said: "Madonna is a true icon and maverick as an artist and in business." "Our partnership is a defining moment in music history. We have created a new business model for our industry." Madonna is contracted to make one more album with her long-term record label Warner Music Group Corporation. The queen of pop was with Warner for 25 years, selling more than 200 million single and albums. 2 |