Billboard Bits: Gwen Stefani, Seal, Johnny Cash

Corgan Eyeing Spring For Solo Debut

Gabriel Pushes 'Play' On DVD Collection

FBI Ordered To Release Lennon Files

More Acts Join Ramone's Cancer Benefit

Avril Soaks Up 'SpongeBob' Theme

Beyoncé Suffers Leg Injury While Dancing

Braxton Pacts With WB For Sitcom

Ciara's 'Goodies' Won't Budge From No. 1

Poe, Hitchcock Rock For Votes

WB Nashville Bows Comedy Imprint

WB Nashville Bows Comedy Imprint

John Corbett Signs With Broken Bow

Euro Indies Eye Legal Challenge To Sony BMG

CCE Europe Buys Up Four Promoters

Euro Indies Eye Legal Challenge To Sony BMG

Euro Indies Eye Legal Challenge To Sony BMG

Atlantic Names Johnson Executive VP

RIAA Files New Round Of Lawsuits

Zbitnew Named Sony BMG Canada Prez

Zbitnew Named Sony BMG Canada Prez

Zbitnew Named Sony BMG Canada Prez

RIAA Files New Round Of Lawsuits

Recording Academy Names Four Directors

Koch To Distribute Seven Runt Labels

Toni Braxton Pacts With WB For Sitcom

Adams Finds 'Room' Atop Euro Albums Chart

Adams Finds 'Room' Atop Euro Albums Chart

Adams Finds 'Room' Atop Euro Albums Chart

Induce Bill Yanked For Revisions

Induce Bill Yanked For Revisions

U.K.'s PRS Appoints Rich Chairman

IFPI: Record Biz Value Falls 1.3% In First Half

IFPI: Record Biz Value Falls 1.3% In First Half

IFPI: Record Biz Value Falls 1.3% In First Half

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Ciara

Billboard Bits: Simon & Garfunkel, R.E.M., Ween

Jagger, Stewart, Stone Revisit 'Alfie'

Cradle Of Filth Anchors 'Headbangers' Trek

Dozens Of Acts Sign On For Merlefest

Secret Machines Working Out New Tunes On Tour

Tina Greets Best-Of With 'Open Arms'

The 'American' Way: Green Day Debuts At No. 1

Jansky Tops Christian Country Noms

Etheridge Heading To The Small Screen

Reed, Roots, Macy To Rock For Vanity Fair

B&E: Black Keys & Mindi Abair

BREAKING & ENTERING

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Musical To Celebrate Johnny Cash

German Artists Call For Radio Quotas

Canadian Country Group Names Prez

Canadian Country Group Names Prez

German Artists Call For Radio Quotas

Europe To Get Bigger Bite Of iTunes

Europe To Get Bigger Bite Of iTunes

Europe To Get Bigger Bite Of iTunes

MTV's Hansen Commits To Support German Talent

CCE's Becker To Keynote Billboard Touring Confab

WMG Confirms Spaulding To 'Incubators'

WMG Confirms Spaulding To 'Incubators'

Nicoli: IP Should Be Gov't Priority

WMG Confirms Spaulding To 'Incubators'

CCE's Becker To Keynote Billboard Touring Confab

Brit Exec Gill Dies At 56

Legendary DJ Scott Muni Dies At 74

Legendary DJ Scott Muni Dies At 74

Legendary DJ Scott Muni Dies At 74

MTV2 To Reprise Headbangers Ball Tour

MTV2 To Reprise Headbangers Ball Tour

Green Day's 'Idiot' Earns Billboard 200 Crown

Uni Vet, Rocker Team Up On New Label

Green Day's 'Idiot' Earns Billboard 200 Crown

Etheridge Heading To The Small Screen

Green Day's 'Idiot' Earns Billboard 200 Crown

HMV Group Reports Interim Market Gains

Power Steps Down From U.K.'s Mean Fiddler

HMV Group Reports Interim Market Gains

HMV Group Reports Interim Market Gains

Power Steps Down From U.K.'s Mean Fiddler

Power Steps Down From U.K.'s Mean Fiddler

Capital Radio And GWR Disclose Merger Plans

Capital Radio And GWR Disclose Merger Plans

Dutch Fans Pay Tribute to Hazes

Dutch Fans Pay Tribute to Hazes

Luxury Homes

Tuned In: The Tube

Jazz Notes

Destiny's Child

'WomenRock!' Celebrates Lifetime, Cancer Awareness

Billboard Bits: McGraw, Carousel Of Hope, 'Elwood's Blues'

Cam'ron Drafts Pals Into 'Purple Haze'

Chaka Khan's Son Arrested For Murder

Shortlisters Compiled

Ying Yang Twins Crunk Up New CD/DVD

Yusuf Islam: 'I Am A Victim'

Fox Tunes Up With Barenaked Ladies

Chingy Taps Janet, R. Kelly For 'Powerballin''

Live Compiles Hits, Videos On 'Awake'

Weezer To Finish Album After Holidays

eBay, Virgin, Son Volt & Downhill Battle

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Jansky Tops Christian Country Noms

Sanz, Syntek Among Top Oye! Nominees

Sources: Firm, Azoff Merger Report Premature

Sources: Firm, Azoff Merger Report Premature

Sources: Firm, Azoff Merger Report Premature

House OKs Anti-Piracy Act

House OKs Anti-Piracy Act

Indies Sign Up For 3's 'Video Jukebox'

Indies Sign Up For 3's 'Video Jukebox'

EMI Latin America Names VP

EMI Latin America Names VP

MTV2 Taps Eng For Senior VP Post

MTV2 Taps Eng For Senior VP Post

Matsuura Appointed Prez At Japan's Avex

Matsuura Appointed Prez At Japan's Avex

Matsuura Appointed Prez At Japan's Avex

Sony BMG Names Distribution Co-Presidents

Sony BMG Names Distribution Co-Presidents

Sony BMG Names Distribution Co-Presidents

Publishers To Appeal Grokster/StreamCast Decision

Publishers To Appeal Grokster/StreamCast Decision

Fox To Tune Up Barenaked Ladies

AEG Completes Purchase Of Manchester Arena

AEG Completes Purchase Of Manchester Arena

Sanghvi Upped At Sony/ATV U.K.

Study: Downloads Will Not Overtake CD Format

Study: Downloads Will Not Overtake CD Format

Grand Jury Indicts Spector For Murder

Top News From Entertainment Law Weekly

New York Court Strikes Down Anti-Bootlegging Criminal Statute

Ex-Bardot Manager Wins Breach Of Contract Case

Publishers Plan To Appeal Grokster/StreamCast Decision

Iovine, Rosenberg In Paramount/MTV Films Deal

Integrity Extends Epic Distribution Deal

Case Analysis: Compulsory Mechanical License And Distribution Contract Terms

Compromise Bill Strengthens Audit Rights

Senate Committee Passes CARP Reform Bill

New Cal. Law ID's File Sharers

Broadcasters Win Approval of DTV Proposal

House Passes Labeling Bill

House Wants FCC To Fine On-Air Talent

Sony BMG Taps Leaders For Non-U.S. Regions

RealNetworks Forms New Biz Unit

Universal's Henderson To Take CRIA Helm

Mimms Splits As Word Prez

Rhythm & Blues

Higher Ground

Tears for Fears

Phil Spector Charged With Murder

Air Gets Symphonic With Beck, Falkner

A Q&A With Barry Manilow

Lynn Takes Two Americana Awards

Billboard Bits: Setzer, Locke, Schneider

What Rufus 'Wants': A New Album

U2 Sets Track List, 'Vertigo' Explodes At Radio

Waits Plans Single U.S. Show

Judge Strikes Down Anti-Bootleg Law

Manson's Drummer Injured In Fall

Hendrix's Brother Denied Royalties

Price Recovering From Heart Surgery

Prydz, Green Day Lock Down U.K. Charts

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New York Court Strikes Down Bootleg Statute

Pritchitt Named Fontana GM

George Huff Inks Word Deal

Pritchitt Named Fontana GM

Pritchitt Named Fontana GM

Sony BMG Names Digital, Legal Execs

Sony BMG Names Digital, Legal Execs

Grand Jury Indicts Spector For Murder

New York Court Strikes Down Bootleg Statute

Grand Jury Indicts Spector For Murder

Grand Jury Indicts Spector For Murder

Green Day Ready To Roll

Blu-Ray, HD-DVD Backers Add DTS Technology

Simple Plan Links With Verizon Wireless

Simple Plan Links With Verizon Wireless

'Idol' Star Kimberley Locke Set To Tour

Simple Plan Links With Verizon Wireless

Germany's Phonoline Shifts Power To T-Online

Setzer Sets December Dates

India's Saregama Inks Digital-Distribution Pacts

India's Saregama Inks Digital-Distribution Pacts

Ex-Bardot Manager Wins Breach Of Contract Case

Ex-Bardot Manager Wins Breach Of Contract Case

EMI To Issue Posthumous Fassie Compilation

EMI To Issue Posthumous Fassie Compilation

Virgin Group Bows Full-Service Web Store

Virgin Group Bows Full-Service Web Store

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Careless Love

Age of Miracles

Rubber Factory

Master of the Moon

The Little Boy's Heavy Mental Shadow Opera About the Inhabitants of His Diary

Chicago Forever

Transcontinental

Version 2 Version—A Dub Transmission

Estelar

Taking a Chance on Love

Last Tango in Rio

Change in Your Pocket

How Sweet the Sound

American Idiot

So Jealous

Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned

Billboard Bits: Auctions, Tegan & Sara, Hung

'Easy' Money: Lachey Set For Heist Pic

Malkmus Takes No Prisoners On Third CD

Verizon Wireless Backs Simple Plan Tour

Robertson Crafting Band Box Set

Sundance To Broadcast Vote For Change Finale

Bad Religion Takes 'Empire' On The Road

Opry Star Roy Drusky Dies

Keane In No Hurry To Make Sophomore Album

McDonald Goes Back To Motown

Sinead O'Connor Pleads For Privacy

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CHART BEAT

Loretta Lynn Tops AMA Honors

Elvis: 50 Years of Rock 'n' Roll

MTV Latin America Names Programming Exec

UMVD Names Key Video Exec

MTV Latin America Names Programming Exec

UMVD Names Key Video Exec

Jeremy Tepper To Manage Sirius Channel

Vanessa Williams Near Talk-Show Deal

UMVD Names Key Video Exec

Sony BMG Names Iberian Chiefs

Sony BMG Names Iberian Chiefs

Gipsy Kings Ink Pub Pact With Peermusic

Gipsy Kings Ink Pub Pact With Peermusic

Chrysalis Unveils Music2Mobile

Chrysalis Unveils Music2Mobile.

Viacom To Ramp Up China Presence

Viacom To Ramp Up China Presence

Viacom To Ramp Up China Presence

Karadsas Heads New Greek Imprint

Cash Money Forms New Imprint

Cash Money Forms New Imprint

Cash Money Forms New Imprint

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Tuned In: Radio

Prodigy

Tony Joe's Campfire Songs

Billboard Bits: Son Volt, Grandaddy, Monk Competition

Actor Downey Jr. Signs With Sony

Groban, Tyler Board 'Polar Express'

Westerberg, Mould, But No 'Mats At Mueller Benefit

Unheard Cuts Bolster Pavement's 'Crooked' Reissue

Supergrass Building French Studio For New CD

Brooks & Dunn Pen New Songs For 'Greatest II'

Ciara Keeps 'Goodies' Perched On Top

Update: Haggard Cancels Most 2004 Tour Plans

'Shocked' Islam Returns To U.K.

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Roy Drusky Dead At 74

Roy Drusky Dead At 74

Update: Three Haggard Shows Back On

Indie Retailers Fight Back Vs. 'Superior' Albums

Indie Retailers Fight Back Vs. 'Superior' Albums

Scribe Dominates NZ Music Awards

Scribe Dominates NZ Music Awards

Haggard's Health Nixes Concert Dates

U.S. Gov't: Yusuf Islam Has Possible Terrorist Ties

Haggard's Health Nixes Concert Dates

'Anastacia' Euro Chart Streak At 14th Week

'Anastacia' Euro Chart Streak At 14th Week

'Anastacia' Euro Chart Streak At 14th Week

Report: Warner Music Planning IPO

Report: Warner Music Planning IPO

R.E.M Set For Inaugural South Africa Tour

R.E.M Set For Inaugural South Africa Tour

CCE Buys Italian Promoter Friends & Partners

CCE Buys Italian Promoter Friends & Partners

eBay Bows Major-Label Download Sales

RealNetworks Forms New Biz Unit

RealNetworks Forms New Biz Unit

eBay Bows Major-Label Download Sales

Beats & Rhymes

Studio Monitor

JoJo

Spector Lawyer Expects Murder Indictment

Latin Star Trevi Acquitted Of Rape

Billboard Bits: Lanegan, H.I.M., Mindy Smith

Good Charlotte, Sum 41 Teaming For Tour

Snow Patrol Sets Spring Aside For New CD

'Always' In The Studio: Willie Keeps Busy

Big & Rich Fashion CD/DVD 'Fan Pak'

Beastie Boys Rustle Up European Tour

Nelly Runs 'Sweat,' 'Suit' Straight To The Top

Jackson Defense Denies Photos Reports

Third Time's A Charm For Stewart's 'Songbook'

Terror Watch Listing Diverts Yusuf Islam Flight

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B&E: Kierra "Kiki" Sheard

BREAKING & ENTERING

Stringer, Handlin Land Key Sony BMG Posts

L.A. DJ Sues Station For Wrongful Termination

Koch Distribution Revamps Marketing

Koch Distribution Revamps Marketing

Koch Distribution Revamps Marketing

Fox Reports Big 'Star Wars' sales.

MTV Latin Vet Zel Shifting To Telemundo

MTV Latin Vet Zel Shifting To Telemundo

Stringer, Handlin Land Key Sony BMG Posts

Stringer, Handlin Land Key Sony BMG Posts

Robert Downey Jr. In Sony Classical Deal

FCC Fines CBS Over Janet Incident

Latifah Company, Paramount Ink DVD Deal

FCC Fines CBS Over Janet Incident

Robert Downey Jr. In Sony Classical Deal

New California Law ID's File Sharers

Gloria Trevi Acquitted Of Rape Charges

New California Law ID's File Sharers

House Passes Intellectual Property Bill

Gloria Trevi Acquitted Of Rape Charges

Gloria Trevi Acquitted Of Rape Charges

Chancellor Schroeder To Speak At German Biz Gala

French Exports Go Mobile In Germany

Iger Is Disney Board's Man

Nelly Rules Album Chart With Double-Shot

Nelly Rules Album Chart With Double-Shot

Nelly Rules Album Chart With Double-Shot

Integrity Extends Epic Distribution Deal

Integrity Extends Epic Distribution Deal

Integrity Extends Epic Distribution Deal

Terror Watch Listing Diverts Yusuf Islam Flight

Beat Box

Latin Notas

Tegan & Sara

50 Cent 'Locks' Down Film Debut

Billboard Bits: George Harrison, VH1, MusiCares/MAP

Top Acts Rally For Imprisoned Activist

R.E.M. Previewing Album On MySpace

Townshend Site To Host Streaming TV Station

Celine Extends Las Vegas Run

Stars Sign On For Charles Tribute Special

Rich Robinson Hits The Road

TMBG Indulges Kids With Books, Disney Deal

XM, Classic Cat, Library Of Congress

THE TANGLED WEB

Mimms Splits As Word Prez/COO

Mimms Splits As Word Prez/COO

EMusic Upgrades Digital Service

EMusic Upgrades Digital Service

Ward To Stay On As NARM Chairman

Ward To Stay On As NARM Chairman

No Limit Challenging New Sampling Rule

No Limit Challenging New Sampling Rule

They Might Be Giants Launch Download Site

MySpace Offers R.E.M. Album Preview

Sprint Widens Mastertone Offerings

They Might Be Giants Launch Download Site

MySpace Offers R.E.M. Album Preview

Doug Morris In Re-Up Talks

Smellie: Sony BMG Sets Revamp Deadline

Doug Morris In Re-Up Talks

Smellie: Sony BMG Sets Revamp Deadline

Sony/ATV Names Key Film, TV, Ad Exec

Moss Named Acting CEO at Warner Australia

Sony/ATV Names Key Film, TV, Ad Exec

Moss Named Acting CEO at Warner Australia

Senate Committee Passes CARP Reform Bill

Universal's Henderson To Take CRIA Helm

Universal's Henderson To Take CRIA Helm

Universal's Henderson To Take CRIA Helm

Senate Committee Passes CARP Reform Bill

Iovine, Rosenberg In Paramount/MTV Films Deal

Iovine, Rosenberg In Paramount/MTV Films Deal

Iovine, Rosenberg In Paramount/MTV Films Deal

Choy Departs EMI Malaysia For Adidas

Choy Departs EMI Malaysia For Adidas

Event Listing

U.K. Consumers' Group Wants iTunes Investigated

Top News From Entertainment Law Weekly

German Police Nab Download-Service Operators

Backlogged Congress Could Put Induce Bill On Hold

Calif. Order Targets P2P On State Computers

Kennedy Named New IFPI Chief

Porter Exits The Consortium

Case Analysis: Sixth Circuit's "Substantial Similarity" Test for Copyright Infringement

Miramax Stuck In Lawsuit Over An 'Idea'

Michigan Suit Continues Against Michael Moore

Yahoo! Enters Download Market With Musicmatch Buy

'Little Nicky' Infringement Case Tossed

Classical Score

In The Spirit

Nelly feat. Christina Aguilera

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A Closer Look At Music On Television This Week (Sept. 20-26)

Billboard Bits: AMAs, Yellowcard, Ratdog

Chappelle's 'Block Party' Heading To Film

DVDs Spotlight Crosby, Stills & Nash

'Idols' Tell All On 'Billboard Radio Countdown'

Madonna Calls For World Peace

Newman, Connick Win Music Emmys

Keith Urban: Ready For The Big Time

Ten Finalists Set For Shortlist Prize

Field Day Fest Tries Again In New York

R. Kelly, Jay-Z Ready 'Best' Sequel

Opry Star Skeeter Davis Dies

Prydz Hits U.K. No. 1 With Winwood Sample

CBS To Air All-Star Ray Charles Tribute

CBS To Air All-Star Ray Charles Tribute

Academy's MusiCares Acquires MAP

Anchor Bay In Documentary DVD Venture

Academy's MusiCares Acquires MAP

Academy's MusiCares Acquires MAP

AOL Turns Web-Cam On Kids Radio Show

MobileWay, InphoMatch Merge

Orchard Links With Henry Stone

Orchard Links With Henry Stone

Glen Ward Exits As VEG N.A. Chief

Glen Ward Exits As VEG N.A. Chief

Impala Seeks Details Of Sony BMG Approval

Ten Finalists Set For Shortlist Prize

Ten Finalists Set For Shortlist Prize

Field Day To Try Again In New York

Field Day To Try Again In New York

Zucchero The Big Winner At Italy's Festivalbar

Sony BMG Taps Leaders For Non-U.S. Regions

Sony BMG Taps Leaders For Non-U.S. Regions

Sony BMG Taps Leaders For Non-U.S. Regions

Nashville NARAS Chapter Names Prez

Opry Member Skeeter Davis Dies At 72

Nashville NARAS Chapter Names Prez

Opry Member Skeeter Davis Dies At 72

Indies Slam iTunes On Majors Bias

Indies Slam iTunes On Majors Bias

Indies Slam iTunes On Majors Bias

Sources: Steinkamp To Take On Sony BMG Europe

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Resident Evil: Apocalypse

Ashes of the Wake

Leviathan

The Libertines

Connected

Melonie Cannon

The Rough Guide to Manu Dibango

Strip Tease

Raw Deal

Land of the Sun

The Passion of the Christ Songs

Grace: Legacy Edition

Body Language Live

Genius Loves Company

El Rock de Mi Pueblo

The DEFinition

Jet Leads Oz's ARIA Nominees

Disco Diva Izora Armstead Dies

Billboard Bits: Smith/Television, John Brown's Body, Street Dogs

Porter Named 'Canadian Idol'

Collective Soul Plans November Return

Poll: Unofficially, It Was A 'Redneck' Summer

'El Rey' Hits The U.S. Road

2004 ARIA Awards Nominees

CHART BEAT BONUS

CHART BEAT CHAT

CHART BEAT

Capitol/EMI Readies Cole Anniversary CD/DVD

Cash Auction Yields Nearly $4 Million

Coroner: Rick James Died Of Heart Attack

Trail Of Dead Sets Tour

Universities Offering Discounted Digital Music

Calif. Order Targets P2P On State Computers

Universities Offering Discounted Digital Music

Universities Offering Discounted Digital Music

Calif. Order Targets P2P On State Computers

Island Def Jam Ups Mattera

Island Def Jam Ups Mattera

Island Def Jam Ups Mattera

Disco Veteran Izora Armstead Dies

Disco Veteran Izora Armstead Dies

Fnacmusic Set To Launch In France

Fnacmusic Set To Launch In France

Fnacmusic Set To Launch In France

Uni Hong Kong Signs Singer Dao Lang

Douglas To Join Virgin As Exec Director

Douglas To Join Virgin As Exec Director

EasyGroup To Launch Download Service With Wippit

EasyGroup To Launch Download Service With Wippit

EasyGroup To Launch Download Service With Wippit

Monterey Jazz Fest Links With MSN

Monterey Jazz Fest Links With MSN

Joe Simpson Starts Label Through Geffen

Joe Simpson Starts Label Through Geffen

Higher Ground

Latin Notas

LL Cool J

Strokes Put Live Album On Ice

Avril 'Bonez' Up For Arena Action

Billboard Bits: Kennedy Center, Penn/Dylan, Matt Dusk

Elton's 'Peachtree' Blooms In November

'The O.C.' Rocks With Two New CDs

Yorke Gives R.E.M. A Lift In London

Brown Gets Real For Bravo Series

Ciara's 'Goodies' Steadfast At No. 1

Jackson To Face Accuser's Mother In Court

Usher, OutKast Rule World Music Awards

2004 World Music Awards Winners

Punk Legend Johnny Ramone Dies At 55

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Jet To Fly Into ARIAs With Seven Noms

Jet To Fly Into ARIAs With Seven Noms

Int'l Managers Plan Sudan Benefit Shows

Int'l Managers Plan Sudan Benefit Shows

Int'l Managers Plan Sudan Benefit Shows

Avril Sets Fall North American Tour

Shearer To Host TEC Awards

Avril Sets Fall North American Tour

Elton John Among Kennedy Center Honorees

Elton John Among Kennedy Center Honorees

Knott To Serve 2nd Term As BARD Head

Knott To Serve 2nd Term As BARD Head

'Anastacia' Climbs Back To Euro Chart Summit

'Anastacia' Climbs Back To Euro Chart Summit

'Anastacia' Climbs Back To Euro Chart Summit

NTT To Bow Music-Recognition Service In Japan

Punk Pioneer Johnny Ramone Dies Aged 55

Punk Pioneer Johnny Ramone Dies Aged 55

Universal Motown To Welcome Rhone

Usher, OutKast Top Winners At World Music Awards

Usher, OutKast Top Winners At World Music Awards

Clear Channel Radio Leaning Latin

Clear Channel Radio Leaning Latin

Clear Channel Radio Leaning Latin

Words & Music

Studio Monitor

Usher & Alicia Keys

Beck Album Pushed To 2005

Billboard Bits: G-Unit, Lead Belly, 'ACL' DVDs

Cold Shifts To Atlantic For New Album

Madonna Visiting Israel On Spiritual Quest

Indie Acts Rock For 'Take Action' CD

Gretchen Wilson To Tour With Big & Rich

Cash Auction Yields $1.2 Million On First Day

Jackson Boots McGraw From No. 1

Moore Compiles Music That Inspired 'Fahrenheit'

Hurricane Ivan Scotches Swampstock

Britney Bolsters 'Hits' With New Song, Rarity

BRMC Presses On, With Or Without Drummer

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B&E: Emma & Gioia

TOP POP CATALOG ALBUMS

Universal Motown To Welcome Rhone

CMTA Extends Nielsen Ties

New West Plans 'Austin' CD/DVD Series

Sony Signs On For CinemaNow

New West Plans 'Austin' CD/DVD Series

Koch To Release Bush/Kerry Parody Single

NTT To Bow Music-Recognition Service In Japan

NTT To Bow Music-Recognition Service In Japan

G-Unit's Banks, Buck Set Solo Tours

Drummer Kenny Buttrey Dies At 59

Alan Jackson Scores No. 1 Debut

Madonna Ends Reinvention Tour On High Note

Alan Jackson Scores No. 1 Debut

Drummer Kenny Buttrey Dies At 59

Alan Jackson Scores No. 1 Debut

Madonna Ends Reinvention Tour On High Note

Schulten To Exit German Phonographic Academy

ARIA Planning Download, Truetone Chart

ARIA Planning Download, Truetone Chart

U.K. Consumer Watchdog Accuses iTunes Of Rip-Off

U.K. Consumer Watchdog Accuses iTunes Of Rip-Off

U.K. Consumer Watchdog Accuses iTunes Of Rip-Off

Tim Prescott Takes Key Sony BMG Post

Beat Box

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Carlos Vives

Usher, OutKast, Kanye Lead AMA Nominees

Reed, Walkmen Join Modest Mouse's 'Party'

Billboard Bits: CMA Awards, 'Kerry-Oke,' ACLU

Koz Takes Friends On Holiday Trek

Switchfoot Plans Another U.S. Tour

Leo, Pharmacists Set To 'Shake' It On Tour

Coheed & Cambria Top 'Woodie' Nominees

32nd American Music Awards Nominees

Backstreet Boys Return To The Road

'Fahrenheit' CD To Benefit Rock The Vote

Simpson Puts Up Her 'Dukes'

U2 Drops The 'Bomb' In November

Vote For Change Finale Set For D.C.

Green Day, R.E.M. & Nelly

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Tim Prescott Takes Key Sony BMG Post

Shania Inks Procter & Gamble Deal

Porter Exits The Consortium

Giuni Russo Dead At 53

Porter Exits The Consortium

Giuni Russo Dead At 53

Usher Leads AMA Nominations

Gretchen Wilson, Big & Rich To Tour

Chrysalis' Echo Sounds Out U.S. Market

Gretchen Wilson, Big & Rich To Tour

Usher Leads AMA Nominations

Chrysalis' Echo Sounds Out U.S. Market

Chrysalis' Echo Sounds Out U.S. Market

CRIA Chief Robertson To Step Down

CRIA Chief Robertson To Step Down

CRIA Chief Robertson To Step Down

IFPI Unveils Territorial Market-Share Details

Yahoo! Enters Download Market With Musicmatch Buy

IFPI Unveils Territorial Market-Share Details

Yahoo! Enters Download Market With Musicmatch Buy

IFPI Unveils Territorial Market-Share Details

U2, Grandmaster Flash Lead Rock Hall Nominees

Vivendi Universal Net Loss Widens

U2, Grandmaster Flash Lead Rock Hall Nominees

MTVU Announces Woodie Nominees

Koz Plans Eighth Smooth Jazz Christmas

U.K.'s VPL/PPL Names Head Of Broadcasting

BMG Spain Pacts On 'Casa Limón' Label

Vivendi Universal Net Loss Widens

Vivendi Universal Net Loss Widens

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Taking Stock: A Matter Of Respect

Case Analysis: Samples & Copyright Infringement

Amendment Could Impede Anti-Piracy Bill

FCC Bolsters Children's TV Requirements

Filmmaker Besson Wins French Counterfeiting Case

Ienner CEO, Sony Music Label Group, U.S.

Anthony COO Of Sony Music Label Group U.S.

NAB Gets New General Counsel

Buena Vista Ups Key Business Affairs Exec

BMI Names Coletta As Senior Attorney

Artemis Names Scully As CFO

UPFI Elects Bourdoiseau President

Janet's Breast Costs CBS Stations $550,000

Altnet Sues RIAA For Patent Infringement

Emmis Sues Clear Channel Over DJ Star

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Elton John

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Billboard Bits: Hurricane Ivan, Hagar, AMAs

Celine Bolsters 'Miracle' With New Tunes

Diddy Eyes Girls Only For New 'Band'

Duran Duran Puts 'Astronaut' Into Orbit

Jimmy Eat World Feels Hits The Road

Ozzfest Pays Dividends For Lacuna Coil

U2, Grandmaster Flash Lead Rock Hall Nominees

Costello Heads To Memphis For Live DVD

A Closer Look At Music On Television This Week (Sept. 13-19)

Broadway Lyricist Fred Ebb Dies

'Idol' Creator Sues Cowell Over Rival Show

McFadden, Bedingfield Top U.K. Charts

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Carolyn Dawn Johnson Top Winner At CCMAs

Carolyn Dawn Johnson Leads CCMA Awards

Anchor Bay, Fox Ink Distribution Deal

Anchor Bay, Fox Ink Distribution Deal

Famous Music Signs Modest Mouse

Famous Music Signs Modest Mouse

Paulina Rubio To Host MTV Latin Awards

Paulina Rubio To Host MTV Latin Awards

Warner/Chappell Ups Creative Exec

LeAnn Rimes Set For Xmas Tour

Chesney Tour Solidifies Top-Draw Status

P.Diddy Back With 'Making The Band'

Chesney Tour Solidifies Top-Draw Status

Update: IFPI Confirms Kennedy's Appointment

Update: IFPI Confirms Kennedy's Appointment

Update: IFPI Confirms Kennedy's Appointment

Alicia Keys Cancels Jakarta Show

Alicia Keys Cancels Jakarta Show

'Chicago,' 'Cabaret' Lyricist Ebb Dies

Fuller Sues Cowell Over Rival Show

Fuller Sues Cowell Over Rival Show

'Chicago,' 'Cabaret' Lyricist Ebb Dies

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Sources: Kennedy To Succeed Berman At IFPI

Sources: Kennedy To Succeed Berman At IFPI

Sources: Kennedy To Succeed Berman At IFPI

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Resurrection

She Loves You

Winchester Cathedral

Beat Cafe

The Secondman's Middle Stand

Whisper That Way

Welcome Back

No Silence

Radical Connector

Tambourine

No Soy De Nadie

Diam

Legacy

A Better Place

Beautifully Human—Words and Sounds Vol. 2

Medúlla

My Everything

The Elvis Detective: One Man's Quest To Preserve The King's Legacy

B-52's Redo Beatles For Buick, Eye New CD

Billboard Bits: Celine, Madonna, ATP & More

Cash Money Rounds Up Juvenile's 'Hits'

Stars Sip From Lil Jon's 'Crunk Juice'

Strokes, Blondie Set For Ramones Benefit

Wilco Bundles Book With Unreleased Tracks

Guitar String Maker Ernie Ball Dies

Injury Nixes Motorhead Tour

Live Set Pushes Phantom Planet Forward

Yeah Yeah Yeahs DVD Brings The 'Rock'

CHART BEAT BONUS

CHART BEAT CHAT

CHART BEAT

MODERN ROCK TRACKS

Gerardo Lopez Splits Handleman

Gerardo Lopez Splits Handleman

Elvis Presley

Utada's 'Exodus' Breaks Record In Japan

New Orleans Jazz Fest Sticks With Producer

Lamb Of God Heading Back Out

50 Years Of Rock 'n' Roll!

Utada's 'Exodus' Breaks Record In Japan

Notting Hill Boosts Rock Roster

Notting Hill Boosts Rock Roster

B-52's Back In Action With Buick Deal

B-52's Back In Action With Buick Deal

The Elvis Detective: Jorgensen Preserves Legacy

B-52's Back In Action With Buick Deal

Disney Confirms Eisner To Leave In 2006

Disney Confirms Eisner To Leave In 2006

Tech Firms Announce Video Anti-Piracy Technology

Lascelles Named AIM Vice Chairman

Tuned In: Radio

The Beat

Björk

Billboard Bits: Fashion Rocks, PJ Harvey, Tracy Chapman

Cave In Confirms RCA Split

Lennon Reissues Take On 'Rock,' Acoustic'

NY Dolls CD/DVD Sports Final Kane Gig

Cee-Lo, Tweet Drink Up Seagrams Tour

West Tops Source Hip-Hop Award Nominations

'Wait' Is Over For Stefani Solo Single

TOP HEATSEEKERS

BREAKING & ENTERING

B&E: Rilo Kiley

Ciara's 'Goodies' Still Good At No. 1

'Breath' Of Fresh Air: Destiny's Child Returns

APC Covers Revolutionary Anthems

Unreleased Tracks Bolster Jackson Box Set

Premium Music Confab To Debut In Germany

Premium Music Confab To Debut In Germany

Premium Music Confab To Debut In Germany

Uni South Names Powers As Senior VP

Uni South Names Powers As Senior VP

Michele Anthony Adds COO Stripes

Michele Anthony Adds COO Stripes

NuTech Forms Live DVD Unit

Wippit Tests Mobile Download Service

Wippit Tests Mobile Download Service

Capitol Preps Dual Lennon Releases

Björk, Aventura Top Euro Charts

Capitol Preps Dual Lennon Releases

Capitol Preps Dual Lennon Releases

Kerry Packer's PBL Buys Into Sydney SuperDome

Kerry Packer's PBL Buys Into Sydney SuperDome

Björk, Aventura Top Euro Charts

Björk, Aventura Top Euro Charts

Studio Monitor

Nashville Scene

Real Promotion Spurs 3 Million Downloads

Real Promotion Spurs 3 Million Downloads

Elvis, Beatles Inducted Into U.K. Hall Of Fame

Elvis, Beatles Inducted Into U.K. Hall Of Fame

Elvis, Beatles Inducted Into U.K. Hall Of Fame

Citizen Cope

Westerberg Indulges His 'Folker' Side

Billboard Bits: Romeo, Josh Gracin, Wynonna

Beyoncé Notches Quadruple Platinum

'Hello Dolly': Parton Plans Career-Spanning Tour

FCC To Fine CBS-Owned Stations Over Jackson

Top Acts Rally For Second 'Sudan' Benefit

Verve Best-Of Boasts Unreleased Cuts

Court To Hip-Hop Nation: No Free Samples

McGraw Lives Large At No. 1

Franz Ferdinand Snares Mercury Music Prize

McCartney, Peppers To Rock Bridge School

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DANCE RADIO AIRPLAY

Beats & Rhymes

Classical Score

Altnet Sues RIAA For Patent Infringement

Altnet Sues RIAA For Patent Infringement

Amendment To Anti-Piracy Bill Angers Dems

Amendment To Anti-Piracy Bill Angers Dems

Infinity Bows Broad-Based Marketing Plan For Labels

Infinity Bows Broad-Based Marketing Plan For Labels

Infinity Bows Broad-Based Marketing Plan For Labels

CBS Stations Face $550K Fine Over Janet

Biz Hits D.C. To Lobby On Digital Issues

Biz Hits D.C. To Lobby On Digital Issues

Paramount To Distribute John Wayne Films

Court: No Sampling Without License

Court: No Sampling Without License

Woolworths To Enter Download Space

Don Ienner Earns CEO Stripes

Don Ienner Earns CEO Stripes

Allen Johnson Moves To Orlando

Buena Vista Names Biz VP

Edel To Distribute V2 In Italy

Parton Gears Up For 40-City U.S. Tour

McGraw Holds Off Ray Charles Atop Billboard 200

McGraw Holds Off Ray Charles Atop Billboard 200

McGraw Holds Off Ray Charles Atop Billboard 200

Woolworths To Enter Download Space

Woolworths To Enter Download Space

Bertelsmann Profit Up; Eyes Purchases

Bertelsmann Profit Up; Eyes Purchases

Bertelsmann Profit Up; Eyes Purchases

Jamaican Singers Lose MOBO Noms In Gay Protest

Jamaican Singers Lose MOBO Noms In Gay Protest

Jamaican Singers Lose MOBO Noms In Gay Protest

Anita Baker

Ackerman Sets The Musical Record Straight

Billboard Bits: Farm Aid, INC, Fleetwood & More

New, Classic Tracks Power 'Def Jam Fight'

Slayer Tops Fall Jägermeister Bill

Fall Pixies Tour Keeps Growing

R.E.M.'s 'Sun' Rising In Europe

Stones Return To 'Rock And Roll Circus'

THE TANGLED WEB

Tilly & The Wall, The Music Snobs, Indie911

Rapper Twista Injured In Van Crash

Appalachian Labor Day Concert Stirs Political Pot

Good Charlotte Comes Back To 'Life'

U2 Battles 'Vertigo,' Covers Kraftwerk

Waters Posts Anti-War Tracks Online

ADULT CONTEMPORARY

Buffett's Latest Goes Platinum

Café Tacuba, Venegas Lead MTV Latin VMA Noms

Jim Merlis Tapped As Geffen Publicity Head

Jim Merlis Tapped As Geffen Publicity Head

Café Tacuba, Venegas Lead MTV Latin VMA Noms

Buffett's Latest Goes Platinum

Franz Ferdinand Wins Britain's Mercury Prize

Franz Ferdinand Wins Britain's Mercury Prize

Franz Ferdinand Wins Britain's Mercury Prize

Auf Der Maur Sets Fall Tour

Slayer Signs On For Jagermeister Fall Outing

Slayer Signs On For Jagermeister Fall Outing

K's Choice To Tour For Cervical Cancer Education

Artemis Records Names New CFO

Artemis Records Names New CFO

Veteran Zomba U.K. Head Howard Exits

Veteran Zomba U.K. Head Howard Exits

Shazam, Mean Fiddler Link On Mobile Downloads

Madonna To Get Profile Boost In Poland

Shazam, Mean Fiddler Link On Mobile Downloads

Shazam, Mean Fiddler Link On Mobile Downloads

U.S. Copyright Office Finalizing Induce Act Redraft

U.S. Copyright Office Finalizing Induce Act Redraft

Leadership Music Names New Exec Director

Burger King, AOL Grill Up Free Downloads

Beat Box

In The Spirit

Top News From Entertainment Law Weekly

Burger King, AOL Grill Up Free Downloads

Rockstar, Interscope Team-Up On 'GTA' Soundtrack

Rockstar, Interscope Team-Up On 'GTA' Soundtrack

Burger King, AOL Grill Up Free Downloads

The Cure

37TunesOnTV

Hot Product

A Closer Look At Music & Television This Week (Sept. 6-12, 2004)

Nelly, Libertines Take Over U.K. Charts

Hot Product

Hot Product

Hot Product

Hot Product

HOT PRODUCT

Double DVD Commemorates 'Crossroads' Fest

Stars Pack Fourth Quarter Release Schedule

Warner U.K. Appoints Rennie To Digital Biz Role

Multi IFPI Platinum Euro Success For Anastacia

Multi IFPI Platinum Euro Success For Anastacia

Retail Track

Retail Track

Movies & Music

Global Pulse

The Beat

Words & Music

Tuned In: Radio

Retail Track

On The Road

Jill Scott

Case Analysis: Recovering Defendants' Attorney's Fees in Copyright- Infringement Cases

NAB Decries FCC's Mandatory Recording Rule

DiMA, SoundExchange Seek Stay On Royalty Rate

Japanese P2P Software Developer In Court

EMI Ups Merrily Shneider and Giulio Proietto

Digital Piracy Shifts To Radio

Music Director Sues Dwight Yoakam

AMPAS Offers DVD Players For Encrypted Screeners

Fox Wins Round Two of Reality Boxing Bout

HOT DIGITAL TRACKS

Lyfe 268-192

Potter's Field

Luminaria

Soviet Kitsch

The Good Thief

M.I.A.M.I.

All City

Amorosa

World Groove

Friends

R.S.V.P.

One for the Road

You may think it doesn't take a rocket scientist

Straight Outta Cashville

Live Like You Were Dying

Happy People/U Saved Me

Billboard Bits: Santana/Los Lonely Boys, Trapt, Phair

New Projects On Tap For Khan, Warwick

Groban Eyeing Next 'Great' Performance

Issak Gets Into A Holiday Mood

Vanessa Williams Signs With Lava

Nirvana Box Primed For Holiday Success

'Truth' Tour Spawns CD, DVD

Automator Enjoys 'Omakase,' Remixes Beck

Moroder, Bee Gees Among Dance Hall Inductees

'Extra' Sweet: McGrath To Co-Host TV Show

Artists Line Up For Sudan Charity Set

HOT COUNTRY SINGLES & TRACKS

CHART BEAT BONUS

CHART BEAT CHAT

CHART BEAT

Classical

Frances Forces Florida Show Cancellations

Frances Forces Florida Show Cancellations

Teen Confab Returns To L.A.

Teen Confab Returns To L.A.

Teen Confab Returns To L.A.

Six Named To Gramophone Shortlist

French Biz Slides In First Half

Artists Line-Up for Sudan Charity Set

Artists Line-Up for Sudan Charity Set

Artists Line-Up for Sudan Charity Set

French Biz Slides In First Half

Universal Bows Label For Catalog Acts

Universal Bows Label For Catalog Acts

Warner Launches Two Baby-Band Labels

Warner Launches Two Baby-Band Labels

Tuned In: The Tube

The Beat

Goapele

Producer Tom Capone Killed In Crash

Former Sheriff: Jackson Paid Other Accuser

The Move's Carl Wayne Dies At 61

Andre 3000 Getting Political With HBO

Billboard Bits: Ozzfest, Lady Saw, the Hip & More

Fernandez, McDonalds Team For Tour, Ads

Page, Plant's 'Unledded' Heads To Theaters

CD/DVD Revisits Rare Wire TV Gig

Music Director Sues Dwight Yoakam

Ciara's 'Goodies' Climbs To No. 1

Judge Denies Jackson Lower Bail

Kings Of Leon 'Shake' Up New Album

Sanz Snares 11 Latin Grammys

THE BILLBOARD 200

ASK BILLBOARD

Producer Capone Killed In Crash

Producer Capone Killed In Crash

Carl Wayne Dead At 61

Wal-Mart.com Has Beyoncé Exclusive

Windows Player Integrates Wal-Mart Digital Store

Wal-Mart.com Has Beyoncé Exclusive

Orchard Helps Drive Sales At iTunes

Windows Player Integrates Wal-Mart Digi Service

Wal-Mart.com Has Beyoncé Exclusive

Windows Player Integrates Wal-Mart Digi Service

Moroder, Bee Gees Among Dance Hall Inductees

Moroder, Bee Gees Among Dance Hall Inductees

Moroder, Bee Gees Among Dance Hall Inductees

Latin Grammys Ratings Dip

Latin Grammys Ratings Dip

Record Year For Vans Warped Tour

'Passion' Moves 4.1M Units On Day One

Record Year For Vans Warped Tour

'Passion' Moves 4.1M Units On Day One

Anastacia, O-Zone Continue Euro Streak

Anastacia, O-Zone Continue Euro Streak

Anastacia, O-Zone Continue Euro Streak

Anastacia, O-Zone Continue Euro Streak

Big Fourth Quarter Looms For Video-Game Sector

BMG Finland MD, A&R Manager To Exit

RIAJ Appoints Sato Chairman

Japanese P2P Software Developer In Court

Japanese P2P Software Developer In Court

Japanese P2P Software Developer In Court

BMG Finland MD, A&R Manager To Exit

RIAJ Appoints Sato Chairman

Sanz Top Winner At Latin Grammys

Studio Monitor

Higher Ground

Duran Duran

5th Annual Latin Grammy Awards Winners

Ondrasik's Caretaker Arrested In Stabbing

Billboard Bits: Amon Tobin, Lionel Richie, Ted Leo

Georgia Music Hall To Honor Charles

Godsmack Readies 'Changes,' Acoustic Dates

Gabriel Upgrades Videos For Fall DVD

U2 Reveals New Album Track Names

McGraw's 'Live' Powers To No. 1

Stars Come Out For George Jones

Organizers Scrap Watershed Festival

Satellite, Web Radio Emerge As New Piracy Front

Ask Billboard

BREAKING & ENTERING

B&E: Cary Brothers

Sanz Top Winner At Latin Grammys

Music Director Sues Dwight Yoakam

Napster Bows Portable Subscription Service

Napster Bows Portable Subscription Service

Microsoft Launches Download Store

Microsoft Launches Download Store

Microsoft Launches Download Store

Island Def Jam Eyes Roc-A-Fella Buy

Island Def Jam Eyes Roc-A-Fella Buy

J/Arista Names Promotion VP

J/Arista Names Promotion VP

U.K. Venues Firm McKenzie Changes Hands

U.K. Venues Firm McKenzie Changes Hands

U.K. Venues Firm McKenzie Changes Hands

Apple Bows iTunes Affiliate Program

Apple Bows iTunes Affiliate Program

Satellite, Web Radio Emerge As New Piracy Front

Satellite, Web Radio Emerge As New Piracy Front

McGraw Leads Quartet Of Debuts Atop Billboard 200

McGraw Leads Quartet Of Debuts Atop Billboard 200

McGraw Leads Quartet Of Debuts Atop Billboard 200

LL, West, George Enter Fashion Biz

Survey: Music Sales on the Web to Hit Jackpot

Survey: Music Sales on the Web to Hit Jackpot

Survey: Music Sales on the Web to Hit Jackpot

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R. Kelly