Reuters is carrying a report on plans by The Beatles to license their music online.
Negotiators for the Beatles have talked with several companies, with a particular emphasis on Microsoft Corp's MSN, which is expected to open an Internet music store late this summer, people familiar with the talks told Reuters.
"MSN is working very closely with the music industry to build a top-quality music service for consumers, which includes providing a wide selection of music, but has nothing specific to announce at this time," said a Microsoft spokesman.
The emphasis on MSN is most likely due to current disagreements with Apple over the Apple trademark.