Madonna And Live Nation Change History

The music industry has grown accustomed to prophecies of doom over the past few years and news that Madonna and Radiohead have abandoned their former paymasters has bolstered the perception that the end of the major record label is nigh.

Madonna - the most successful female artist of all time - has ended a 25-year relationship with Warner Music in favour of a lucrative deal with Live Nation, a company that organises live events and owns several venues.