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Reports emerged over the weekend claiming that the Stones, who have been with EMI for more than 30 years, are "close to clinching a deal with Live Nation".
The band's spokesman Bernard Doherty denied the rumours, saying: "We are not in talks with Live Nation in connection with any record deal."
One unnamed source claimed that the release of the Stones's Shine A Light documentary soundtrack through Universal was a sign that the group is likely to depart EMI.
The source added: "It is probably safe to assume that the band will be walking away."
Madonna, U2 and Jay-Z have all recently agreed expensive deals with Live Nation. Acquiring the Stones would further reinforce the company's policy of only signing established acts.
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