MySpace Karaoke Offers Online Social Music

MySpace has launched a new online Karaoke social music service to allow users to upload audio recordings of them singing popular songs from their Web pages.It is in part because music is so popular on our site. However, also because karaoke is such a fun and social thing, which is what we’re about too. It’s not as much fun to go to karaoke alone, but when you do it through the Internet or on y... MySpace Karaoke Offers Online Social Music

MySpace Exports TV Shows Globally

According to Travis Katz, managing director of MySpace's international division, MySpace TV has partnered with ShineReveille to make shows such as Quarterlife and Roommates available outside the United States as well as creating localized versions of the shows.Partnering with ShineReveille empowers us to export MySpaceTV content to local TV networks globally -- something we've never been a... MySpace Exports TV Shows Globally

MySpace Music Offers MP3 Downloads, Tickets

MySpace, the largest online social networking site, has signed a deal with Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Vivendi SA's Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group Corp to offer MP3 downloads, concert tickets, ringtones and merchandise for the Web site.It's really creating a robust monetization component to MySpace and having a focused music effort that could be the MTV of a new generation,... MySpace Music Offers MP3 Downloads, Tickets

MySpace prankster will not face charges

Megan Meier hung herself in October 2006 after having an online relationship with someone she strongly thought was a 16-year-old boy but became distraught after the messages turned mean. The vital messages actually came from a mother and her daughter that made up the boy's profile. Furthermore, it was her own neighbors that played the MySpace hoax to find out gossip information from her.Megan&... MySpace prankster will not face charges

MySpace Prank Leads Teenager Girl to Suicide

Parents of Megan Meier who committed suicide after receiving bad messages on her MySpace account say their neighbors are responsible. It's been a little over a year since a Missouri mom found her 13-year-old daughter, Megan, dead in their home. The two had just argued over messages the girl was getting from a boy named Josh.After Megan's death, the mom found out that Josh didn't even e... MySpace Prank Leads Teenager Girl to Suicide

MySpace launches gaming network

MySpace, owned by News Corporation, has partnered with games distributor Oberon Media to launch a new gaming network on the social site. The launch of the gaming network will be a new channel that will allow MySpace users to play various games on the social site with other users. The gaming platform will offer stand-alone games and multiplayer games to allow groups to challenge friends online. The... MySpace launches gaming network

Can MySpace revive Skype?

Launching in over 20 countries, where MySpace has localized communities, Skype will partner with MySpace to launch MySpaceIM.The deal will enable MySpace users to link profiles, photos and to make free Internet calls with their Skype accounts. In conjunction with Skype, MySpaceIM will offer voice-calling and instant messaging to allow users to connect with friends and family around the world.Skype... Can MySpace revive Skype?

MySpace to offer development platform

MySpace, owned by Fox, confirmed that it will open its platform to developers for 3rd party applications.While the company provided API and widget tools to add new components to profile pages, the upcoming open-source, or SDK (Software Development Kit) will allow a platform to go a step further. The platform will allow developers to create applications for MySpace.The confirmation was made at the ... MySpace to offer development platform