Napster to announce 'partnership' with NTL  UK launch date to be
revealed tomorrow  Napster is to announce a tie-in with UK
cableco NTL, a well-placed industry source claims. The
arrangement could be made public this week, possibly as early as
tomorrow when Napster will reveal the precise date for its UK
launch.  Details of the NTL deal remain unclear, but it's likely
to centre on a joint marketing programme, if it follows the
pattern of the online music service's recent agreement with high
street retailer Dixons.  There's a clear synergy between NTL and
Napster - the latter's download service is an ideal application
to promote NTL's broadband Internet connectivity.  NTL currently
offers a music channel, MusicZone, on its web site. MZ is
currently connected to music retailer HMV's online service,
allowing punters to buy CDs but not song downloads. Napster
could provide that function.  The Dixons deal is exclusive, but
with NTL's coverage limited to specific geographical areas,
Napster would almost certainly w