Because of this thread I just signed up (and canceled). The service sux ass. Unless you buy the 29.95 membership which has no trial you only get stuff you can get for free.
Sounds kinda familiar doesn't it
For video news I watch Bloomberg
http://www.bloomberg.com/streams/video/LiveBTV200.asxx
And for high quality 128kb music with an incredible selection I listen to
http://www.radiofreevirgin.com I actually subscribe to that service. It's really good.
http://www.kcrw.com is good as well but you have to know when to listen.