May 31, 2009

Susan Boyle Loses 'Britain's Got Talent' Despite Overwhelming Buzz

Susan Boyle Comes In Second On 'Britain's Got Talent'

May 30, 2009

Michael Johns Not Holding Back On First Post-'Idol' Album

Ask Billboard: Kelly Clarkson, UB40, LeAnn Rimes, Tim McGraw

Phil Spector Gets At Least 19 Years For Murder

Remembering Bo Diddley

Chicago, Earth, Wind & Fire Team Up For New Music

The 5 Worst (And Best) Ad Songs

Susan Boyle Bids To Win 'Talent' Final

R&B/Hip-Hop Briefs: Capital Jazz Fest, Slaughterhouse

Trent Reznor Spurs Tom Morello To Kick Out Jams With New Band

John Rich Charged With Assault, Harassment

May 29, 2009

Country Singer John Rich Charged With Assault

Spanish Soundtrack Download Store Launches

German Minister Criticizes Govt On Web Piracy

Briefs: Sotomayor, Ticketmaster, Eminem, Zune HD

U.K. Report Shows Impact Of P2P

Luis Fonsi Takes 13 Premios Juventud Nods

Pharrell Williams Displays His Brand Ambition In Music, Apparel And Beverages

YouTube Welcomes PRS Rate Cut

Spector Gets 19 Years To Life For Clarkson's Death

IMS Day Two: Driving Sales By Recommendation

'American Idol' Hits A High Note

Dr. Dre Debuts 'Detox' In Dr. Pepper Ad

Cheap Trick Preps 'The Latest'

Breaking & Entering: Cage The Elephant

Attorney: Rihanna Will Come To Chris Brown Hearing

Chart Beat: "Glee," Kris Allen, Steve Martin

Depeche Mode Cancels More Dates As Singer Recovers From Surgery

Rise Against Ready To Hit The Road With Rancid

Zac Brown Band Builds Solid 'Foundation'

Phil Spector Seeks Reduced Prison Term

Rapper Drake, Lil Wayne Protege, Draws Heavy Hitters To New York Gig

Secondary Ticket Service Denies German Court Ban

Green Day Rises To European Chart Summit

Depeche Mode Pulls O2 Date After Singer's Surgery

May 28, 2009

Briefs: UMG, Borders, Pandora, EMI, U2

IMS Day One: Evolution On The Dance Agenda

R&B/Hip-Hop Briefs: Capital Jazz Fest, Slaughterhouse

Dr. Dre Debuts 'Detox' In Dr. Pepper Ad

Spain's Piracy Problem 'Getting Worse'

German Metal Label Declared Insolvent

Spotify Previews Mobile App

Japanese Lyricist Miyuki Ishimoto Dies

Time Warner To Separate AOL Near Year End

Jay-Z Close To Epic Records Deal

Chris Brown: 'I Ain't A Monster'

Chart Beat: Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift, Kris Allen

Idols Inundate Hot 100, But 'Glee' Gloats With Top Debut

Buckcherry Supporting Kiss On Summer Tour

Disco Biscuits Flip Styles For Electro-Influenced Album

Eminem's 'Relapse' Tops Billboard 200

Incubus Mines Hits, Rarities For 'Monuments And Melodies'

Phish Releases 13 Minute 'Elastic' Single

Nick Cave, Living End Up For APRA Awards

Cooking Vinyl Gets Blue Duo

Arbitron To Reissue N.Y. PPM

MySpace Music President Holt To Keynote New Music Seminar

Jay-Z Close To Epic Records Deal

Kid Rock To Team With Jim Beam

MySpace Music Opens Doors On New Weekly Series

Idols Inundate Hot 100, But 'Glee' Gloats With Top Debut

Placebo Announces Arena Tour, Album Premiere

Buckcherry Tapped To Support Kiss Tour

PPL Recruits Member Services Head

A-ha To Play Commercial Radio Awards

Eminem's 'Relapse' Tops Billboard 200

Study: Mobile Shopping Poised for Growth

Eminem's 'Relapse' Blasts In At No. 1 On The Billboard 200

German Promoter Wins Depeche Mode Tickets Ruling

Samsung, Bebo Form Music Partnership

Business Briefs: Sotomayor, Farkie, Virgin Megastore

Final Major On Board With MUZU

Recession, Not Web, Is Why DVD Sales Are Off

Nickelback, Danny Fernandes Lead MuchMusic Nominations

John Farnham Confirms Comeback Tour

May 27, 2009

Springsteen, Neil Young, Blur To Headline Glastonbury

T.I. Begins Federal Prison Sentence In Arkansas

Judas Priest Digs Deep For 'Evil' Live Album

Sammy Hagar Stimulated By Chickenfoot

Scarlett Johansson, Pete Yorn Ready 'Break Up'

Eminem, Dizzee Rascal Top U.K. Charts

Detroit's 'Movement' Fest Draws Big Crowds, Looks Ahead

Gatecrasher, Rhino Join Forces

British Festival-Goers Still Car-Bound

Spanish Protest Against P2P Restrictions

The Black Eyed Peas Get Their First No. 1 And Take Aim At Target

Business Briefs: NARM, Clear Channel, Echo Nest

U.K. Streaming Rates Rise And Fall

Guilty Verdict Against Australian CD Pirate

Nokia Opens Ovi Online Software And Content Store

Avex Sales Revenue Up 12.6%

Sirius Sponsors Polaris Music Prize

AC/DC's 'Black Ice' Tour Breaks Records Down Under

EU Commissioner Welcomes Pan-European Progress

Royalties Inch Upwards In Netherlands

Interactive Chart For UK Radio

Download Fest Back On Stream

Digital Briefs: Tenenaum Case, RoyaltyShare, Last.fm

Fiasco For Infectious Records

Pandora Founder Tim Westergren Sits With Billboard For An Extended Q&A

Microsoft To Integrate Zune With Xbox 360

SC Judge OKs Settlement Over James Brown Estate

May 26, 2009

Middle Distance Runner

Susan Boyle's "Memory" Stuns Judges, Audiences

T.I. Packs Atlanta Arena On Eve Of Prison Term

Eleven Die In Morocco Concert Crush

Beastie Boys Complete 'Hot Sauce Committee' Album

Jay Bennett, Ex-Wilco Member, Dies At 45

May 25, 2009

Jay Bennett, Ex-Wilco Member, Dies At 45

May 24, 2009

5 Twitter Tips For Bands From Co-Founder Biz Stone

Kelly Rowland Finds 'Love' On The Dancefloor

Queen Considering 'Idol's' Lambert As Frontman

May 23, 2009

Kris Allen Just Wants Respect After Winning 'American Idol'

'American Idol' Runner-Up Adam Lambert 'Thrilled' About The Future

Black Eyed Peas: Boom Boom Wow

Ask Billboard: Pitbull, Amanda Marshall, Journey

Black Eyed Peas: 'E.N.D.' Cover Story

Amy Winehouse Cancels Another Gig

Dizzee Rascal Driving U.K. 'Bonkers'

Linkin Park Hard At Work On Next Album

Flo Rida, Oasis Confirmed For London ITunes Live Fest

Jay-Z Confirms Split With Def Jam

Bruce Springsteen To Bid Giants Stadium Farewell

Chrysalis Loss Narrows

May 22, 2009

Billboard Q&A: Influential Music Supervisor P.J. Bloom

Front Line's Dale Morris Deal Highlights Draw Of Country Artists

JASRAC Earnings Fall

Collection Societies' Success On El Salvador Appeal

Flo Rida, Oasis To Play iTunes Fest

Ivor Novello Nominee Signs Publishing Deal

Italy's IMAIE Wins Appeal Against Closure

Business Briefs: Don Law, Live Nation, YouTube

Lily Allen Adds U.K. Dates

Youssou N'Dour To Close Africa Vive Series

Todd Rundgren's 'Wizard' London Show

Dizzee's 'Bonkers' Set For The Top

A Bittersweet Adios For WNUA

Mariah Carey, Usher Announce New Album Titles

Chart Beat: Kris Allen, SWV, Green Day, Al B. Sure!

Massive Attack To Return With Huge World Tour

Pitbull, Jeremih Hit Top Ten On Billboard Hot 100

Creed Promises New Album This Summer, Plenty Of Pyro On Tour

Eels Ready Beard-Inspired Album

Depeche Mode Fends Off Green Day On Euro Chart

Natalie Cole Gets New Kidney

Indie Lex To Issue Alan Moore Deluxe Release

John Fogerty Revisits Blue Ridge Rangers

Kris Allen's Road To 'Idol' Victory

Indie Lex To Issue Alan Moore Deluxe Release

May 21, 2009

Townshend, Newman, Post Honored At BMI Film/TV Awards

Survey: Games Trump Movie Theaters

Spanish P2P Trial Begins

Publishing Briefs: Copyright Alliance, NMPA, ASCAP

Business Briefs: Target, Performance Royalties, Green Day

Scientists Create Discs Capable Of Holding 2,000 DVDs

Duffy, Elbow Win Ivor Novello Awards

'Idol' Finale Scores All-time Ratings Low

JPC-Schallplatten Purchases WOM Brand

Hulu Moves To Loop In More Live Programming

Depeche Mode Holds Off Green Day On Euro Chart

Web Reaction: 2009 MusicTech Summit

Digital Briefs: Pandora, MTV Games, Project Playlist

Nokia Says On Track For May Online Store Opening

Massive Attack To Return With Huge World Tour

Take That's iTunes Season Opens

Adam Lambert Defeated in 'American Idol' Upset

Kris Allen Crowned 'American Idol' In Surprise Victory

Eminem Headed For Fifth Straight No. 1 Debut

Murder Charge Filed In Dolla's Killing

Michael Jackson Postpones Opening Of London Concert Run

Dolores O'Riordan Sheds 'Baggage' For Zoë/Rounder Debut

Chart Beat: The Black Eyed Peas, Jeremih, Beyonce

Mandy Moore Continues To Grow On 'Amanda Leigh'

Green Day Celebrates 'Breakdown' With NYC Club Gigs

Green Day Takes Top Spot On Billboard 200

Ian Hunter Readies Solo Album, Mott The Hoople 40th Gigs

Eminem Victorious At Free Detroit Concert

Green Day Takes Top Spot On Billboard 200

Neil Diamond Re-signs With Sony/ATV

Kris Allen Crowned 'American Idol' In Surprise Victory

May 20, 2009

Harry Fox Agency Enhances eSongs Management Application

Analysis: MySpace Album Premieres Lack 'Stickiness'

Colbie Caillat, UMPG Win Big At BMI Pop Awards

'Idol' Finale Down To The Wire

Report: Majors Pursue Pirate Bay Hosting Co

Swine Flu Forces Japanese Pop Acts To Cancel Shows

Sting, Edin Karamazov Honored At Cubadisco

Ting Tings To Rock Ibiza

Italian Collecting Society Fights 'Extinction' Ruling

CMN, Billboard Team For Latin Concert Series

Michael Jackson Delays Opening Of London Shows

Music Sales Corp. To Serve As Mute Songs N.A. Sub-Publisher

Eminem Headed For Fifth Straight No. 1 Debut

Warner Bros., Emblem Music Group Ink Partnership

Digital Stores' Revenues Soar

Boosey & Hawkes Expands Synch Operations

Play.com Launches Credit, Reward Card

Green Day's '21st Century Breakdown' Breaks In At No. 1

Briefs: Cold War Kids, Beggars Group, Allegro Media

Seatwave Tops European Digital Growth List

'American Idol:' 10 Things You Didn't See On T.V.

'Idol' Finale Down To The Wire

Blur Eyeing U.S., European Dates

Echo And The Bunnymen's 'Ocean Rain' Headed To Space

Yeah Yeah Yeahs Leave Heads Rolling On The Road

Rapper Dolla Struggled For Hip-Hop Success

Kevin Rudolf featuring Kid Cudi, "Welcome To The World"

Lambert And Allen To Sing For 'American Idol' Crown

Tori Amos To Mix New And Old On Summer Tour

Raekwon Announces 'Linx 2' Date, Says Budden 'Copied' Method Man

Kanye West Pleads Not Guilty In Airport Scuffle Case

Akon Protege Dolla Shot Dead At L.A. Mall

Business Briefs: Pandora, ASCAP, Sprialfrog, 'Drum King'

Project Playlist Acquires Total Music

Eminem Heading For Huge First Week Sale

May 19, 2009

Blur Eyeing U.S., European Dates

Ash To Release Singles Alphabet

The Latest 'American Idol' News, Business Analysis, Highlights And More

Lambert And Allen To Sing For 'American Idol' Crown

Metropolitan Talent Co-CEO Explains CMJ Merger

Sprint To Sell Palm Pre For $200 After Rebate

International Repertoire Down 18% In Japan Q1 Figures

American Idol 2009

Al B. Sure! Returns With Hidden Beach Debut

Top 10 Highlights From ‘American Idol’ Season 8

Pearl Jam To Kick Off Conan's 'Tonight Show'

Kenny Chesney Plays Free Dallas Concert

David Byrne Curates Bonnaroo Stage

TV One Brings Back 'Unsung'

Lionel Richie Ready To 'Go' With Albums, Tour, Commodores Reunion

Eminem Announces Free Detroit Concert

Green Day, Black Eyed Peas Top U.K. Charts

Lambert, Allen Ready For 'Idol' Finale

No Doubt Hits The Road

Chesney Plays Free Show 'On His Dime'

U.K. Music Retail Sales Down 6%

Napster Introduces $5 Unlimited Stream, Five Download Tier

Billboard Q&A: Napster COO Christopher Allen

Roy Clark, Barbara Mandrell Join Hall Of Fame

Los Twiins Line Up mun2 Show

Tillan Takes MTV Tr3s Exec Post

Digital Briefs: Last.fm, 'Guitar Hero 5,' Crystal Method

Estrella TV Gains San Francisco Affiliate

Analysis: What Can Replace Falling CD Revenues?

Arbitron 'Welcomes' PPM Inquiry

ASCAP Concert Awards Set For May 21

Al B. Sure! Returns With Hidden Beach Debut

May 18, 2009

Met Police Defend Form 696

Business Briefs: EMI, Hastings, Ingrid Michaelson

Univision Readies Music Reality Show

Mexico's Mixup To Open MP3 Store Thursday

Mun2 Says, 'You're On'

FCC Launches PPM Inquiry

Shabs Jobanputra Heads Up Virgin U.K.

Anvil Brings Metal Mayhem To Cannes Film Festival

Anvil Brings Metal Mayhem To Cannes Film Festival

Norway's Eurovision Triumph

May 17, 2009

Norway Wins Eurovision

May 16, 2009

Ask Billboard: Fleetwood Mac, Kristinia DeBarge, Chicago

Danger Mouse And Sparklehorse Album Release Scrapped

T.I. Headed To Arkansas For Prison Term

Have Cassie And Rihanna's Sales Been Affected By Nudity?

Wayman Tisdale, Basketball Great And Jazz Musician, Dies At 44

Yung Joc Plans To Sue Diddy's Bad Boy Records

Coldplay Releases Live Album As Free Download

DMX Released From Phoenix Jail

John Michael Montgomery Eyeing Outlaw Tribute Album

Blink-182 Announces Summer Tour Plans

Elvis Costello Reveals 'Secret' New Album

Whispers To Record First Gospel Album

No Doubt Re-Enters Orbit With A Summer Tour

Sugababes Says Jay-Z Deal Is Done

Dr. Pepper Opens 'Club 23'

Summer 2009 Preview: Why The Concert Is Looking Up

Analysis: The Orchard Keeps Focus On Long-Term

Danger Mouse, Sparklehorse Album Release Scrapped

May 15, 2009

Obama Raises Hopes For Revived Interest In Cuban Music

Business Briefs: WMG, Online Piracy, Wilco, Vitaminwater

Digital Briefs: Slacker, Top Music Sites, Shazam Suit

Ireland Out Of Eurovision

Blink-182 Announces Nearly 50-Date Summer Tour

Green Day Set For Top On Two Days' Sales

Euro Sales Up For Universal

Spotify CEO Talks Portability, Premium Service Growth

Tickets Fly For Maiden Movie

Chart Beat: Paula Abdul, 'Epiphany', Frank Sinatra and more!

Danny Gokey Sees Music, Charity Work Ahead After 'Idol'

Wilco Album Leak Generates 'Net Buzz

Jonas Brothers Push Back Mexican Concert Over Swine Flu Concerns

Beyonce, T.I. Nominated For BET Awards

Il Divo

Daughtry Debuts High On Hot 100

Depeche Mode Logs Third Week Atop Euro Chart

Gokey Out As 'Idol' Final Showdown Looms

TV One Brings Back ‘Unsung’

Analysis: Ticketmaster Surviving Without Live Nation But Other Issues Remain

Billboard Q&A: iLike CEO Ali Partovi

Daughtry Debuts High On Hot 100

Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Win Big At Classical BRITS

Live Nation, Aaron's In Deal For Atlanta Amphitheatre

Whispers To Record First Gospel Album

Primary Wave, Trustkill Ink Publishing Agreement

Laura Lynn Hit Prompts Flemish Airplay Row

Vallenato Legend Rafael Escalona Dies

Ole Signs Global 'Super WHY!' Deal

European Licensing Deals For Comes With Music

May 14, 2009

Depeche Mode's Third Week Atop Euro Chart

Martin Scorsese To Direct Frank Sinatra Movie

Sony Corp Reports Loss

Flu Prompts Postponement Of Jonas Brothers' Mexico Concert

Faryl Smith To Open Classical BRITs

Hostess Strikes Digital Deal with Avex

P2P Study Questions Long Tail Theory

Scorsese To Direct Frank Sinatra Biopic

Green Day Headed To No. 1 Debut On Billboard 200

Apollo Theater Turns 75 With Gala Concert, Ceremony

Springsteen's Audibles Can't Stump Nils Lofgren And E Street Band

Chart Beat: Sugarland, Kid Cudi, The All-American Rejects

Jay-Z Plots Summer Tour, Ciara To Open

Chrisette Michele Scores First No. 1 On Billboard 200

Kings Of Leon To Play 'MTV Movie Awards'

Queen, Paul Rodgers Split Up

Jack White, Emmylou Harris Join Nashville Mayor's Council

Black Eyed Peas Head Guinness Celebrations

Lambert, Gokey And Allen Compete For 'Idol' Crown

Chrisette Michele Scores First No. 1 On Billboard 200

German Lifetime Honor For Peter Thomas

French Biz Welcomes Three-Strikes Vote

Business Briefs: BitTorrent, Microsoft, Google, WMG

BPI Clashes With ISPs

BBC Worldwide Bolsters Music Portfolio

Orchard Signs Recording, Services Deal With Wynton Marsalis

May 13, 2009

Apollo Theater Plans 75th Anniversary Celebration

iLike Expands Social Music Service To New Platforms

Chrisette Michele Moves In With First No. 1 Album

ARIA Honors No. 1 Acts Down Under

Majors On Board For Streaming Service Jiwa

Three-Strikes Bill Adopted In France

Depeche Mode Singer In Hospital In Athens

Black Eyed Peas Head Guinness Celebrations

Front Line Aquires Dale Morris

Billboard Q&A: Lava's Jason Flom and Cherry Lane's Richard Stumpf Discuss Their New Partnership

EMI Music Publishing Promotions

BET Announces BET Awards Nominees

Parliamentary Committee: Live Music Policing 'Authoritarian'

Green Day Headed To No. 1 Debut On Billboard 200

Imeem To Debut New iPhone App

KPM Music, ITN Source Partner For Services

Jay-Z Plots Summer Tour, Ciara To Open

Members of War Declare One On Former Bandmate

Performance Royalties Act Goes To House

Michael Jackson Rehearsals Move Forward

Depeche Mode Singer Rushed To Hospital In Athens

T.I. Speaks Out Against Gun Violence

Hill Country Revue Makes A Move

Alkaline Trio Get Back To D.I.Y. Roots

Taking Back Sunday Ready To Road Test 'New Again'

Eminem Taking Laid Off Autoworkers To 'Kimmel' Show

Aerosmith Hits Jackpot With Branded Lottery Games

Flaming Lips Stretching Out For 'Mystics' Follow-Up

Simon Cowell: Adam Lambert Will Win 'Idol'

Corus Stations Segue With iTunes

Chris Evans Wins Big At Sony Awards

Brands Take The 'American Idol' Stage

'Idol' Expands Its Digital Boundaries

'Guitar Hero,' Ticket Bundle For Metallica Fest

European Deal For Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu Debut

Bertelsmann Reports Q1 Loss

French Assembly Adopts Three-Strikes Law

Beatles Day Returns

UMPG Staffer Ryan Cain Dies

Rome Stadium To Stage Abruzzo Earthquake Benefit Concert

UMLE Ups Skander Goucha To Senior Digital VP

Michael Jackson Rehearsals Moving Forward

Ticketmaster: Lenders Approve Live Nation Deal

UMPG, Eminem Sign Worldwide Deal

Ticketmaster 1Q Profit Falls On Lower Ticket Sales

Berklee To Hold Scholarship Auditions In Africa

Track Equivalent Albums Down Less Than 5% In April

Microsoft Steps Up Value Attacks On Apple

Spain's Antonio Vega Dead At 51

'American Idol' Is Ready For Its Next Act

May 12, 2009

Kristinia DeBarge

John Legend's Brother, Vaughn Anthony, Ready For Spotlight

Lil Wayne Producer Draws Inspiration From Beastie Boys For Rock Record

Stephen Bruton, Renowned Texas Musician, Dies At 60

Bob Dylan Marks Second Week As U.K. No. 1

Phoenix Conquers The States

Kylie Minogue Dreams Of Movie Roles, Not U.S. Success

New Album Lets Gavin DeGraw's Brother Improve Old Songs

Staind Sets Summer 'Stimulus' Tour

Snoop Dogg Cleared In Beating Trial

Perry Farrell Injured At Atlanta Jane's Addiction Show

Bon Jovi Helps Boost Jazz Fest Attendance

Staind, Shinedown Cut Ticket Prices

Borders To Go Online Down Under

PPL Licensing Revenue Up 11%

Jury Clears Snoop Dogg Of Man's Beating

Tetsuya Komuro Gets Suspended Sentence For Fraud

Russia Launches Its First Ever Eurovision

Bentley, Brooks & Dunn Honored For Overseas Work

AC/DC Tour Heads Home

PIAS Launches Synch Service

Emusica Sells Assets To Investment Firm

May 11, 2009

Rolling Stone Mexico To Close

Vasarhelyi Documentary Gets N.A. Distribution

Michael Jackson Concerts May Face Legal Challenge

GreenLight Adds Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash To Rights Roster

Former BMG Exec Goldstuck Named TouchTunes CEO

April Album Sales Down 'Only' 9%

Business Briefs: 'Free,' Obama, Napster, Apple

Jon Secada To Record, Tour In Brazil

Publishers Quarterly: EMI Makes Lyrics A Big Business

Publishers Quarterly: Primary Wave Hits Jackpot With Aerosmith

Publishers Quarterly: Sony/ATV Pairs Newcomer With Legends

May 10, 2009

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T.I. Drops Rapper Alfamega From Grand Hustle Label

Irv Gotti Plans To Axe Ashanti From Murder Inc.

Exclusive Video: Taking Back Sunday's Latest Epic

The Shins Shape Up, Look To The Future

'Guitar Hero' Reality Show, Concert Tour In The Works

Lynyrd Skynyrd Bassist Donald "Ean" Evan Dies At 48

Virgin Music Fest Expands To Five Canadian Cities

Del The Funky Homosapien Delivers Free 'Stimulus Package'

Van Halen Confirmed For 'Guitar Hero,' New Music Games Coming

Ronn Werre, David Kassler Upped At EMI

SGAE Relents Over Charity Gig Bill

Carphone To Buy Tiscali U.K.

Benicassim Fest 2009 'Bigger Than Ever'

May 8, 2009

Russia Set For Official Neighboring Rights Society

Bon Jovi Helps Boost Jazzfest Attendance

RealNetworks Music Revenues Climb 16%

Musical Shares

Sources: Rio Caraeff To Lead Vevo

Analysis: Live Nation’s Strategy Taking Time To Develop

Health Secretary Signs Up To PPL AGM

German Biz Mourns Egmont Lüftner

Free Record Shop Profits Up On Norway Sale

Allison Iraheta Hopes To Follow In ‘Idol’ Alum Chris Daughtry’s Footsteps

Chart Beat: 3OH!3, Bob Dylan, Jason Aldean

The-Dream Recording New Album For December

Chris Brown's Lawyer Wants LAPD Records

Exclusive: Spinal Tap Debuts Song, Comes 'Back From The Dead' For Album

Steve Earle Ready To Take 'Townes' On The Road

Green Day Announces New York Club Gig

3OH!3 Hits Top Ten On Billboard Hot 100

Freddie Hubbard 'Jazz Wave' Performances Unearthed

Testament Embark On 'Damnation Vacation'

Maceo Parker, Zappa, STS9 Anchor Jam Cruise Lineup

Third Eye Blind Finds Second Life Of Success

Perry Farrell 'Can't Wait For People To Hear' New Jane's Addiction Songs

Allison Iraheta Slashed, 'American Idol' Top 3 Remain

Chrisette Michele, Ciara Aim For Top Spot On Billboard 200

Virgin Music Fest To Hit Ontario, Alberta, Nova Scotia, B.C.

Live Nation CEO Confident About Summer Touring Season

May 7, 2009

Comcast GM Discusses Green Day Partnership

European Parliament Votes For Web Freedom

Business Briefs: Last.fm, Rupert Murdoch, Live Nation

New Zealand Biz Focuses On The Music In May

Latin Briefs: Cafe Tacvba, Pee Wee

Live Nation 1Q Loss Widens As Attendance Drops

Cablevision Looks To Spin Off MSG, Posts Profit

Ericsson Says Sony Logical Buyer For SE Stake: Report

Borders Says Recovery In Spending May Take Years

Depeche Mode Holds Off Bob Dylan On Euro Chart

EMI Music Earnings Triple To $246 Million

Warner Music's Losses Widen As Sales Fall Short

Jackson's Publicist Sues For $44 Million

3OH!3 Hits Top Ten On Billboard Hot 100

eBay To Launch Spanish MP3 Store

Report: BitTorrent Site Mininova Tests Filtering

Activision Readies Music Releases

ABC Music Lounge: No Cocktails, But Nonstop Music

Chart Beat: Jason Aldean, Michael Damian, Maxwell

The Specials Postpone London Return

John Doe: New X Songs In The Works

Kylie Minogue Plans First North American Tour

Bob Dylan Bows Atop Billboard 200

Korean Pop Sensation BoA Signs With CAA

Queensryche Play Unique Shows For 'American Soldier' Tour

Stellastarr* To Return ‘Civilized' In July

Adam Lambert Does 'Whole Lotta Love' On 'Idol' Rock Night

Tom Morello Brings Street Sweepers To Roots' NYC Jam Session

New Ownership, Format For Cultura Urbana Fest

Helpmann Awards Honor For Michael Gudinski

Bob Dylan Lands Fifth No. 1 Album

Composer Carter Burwell To Receive ASCAP Honor

European Commission Acts On Internet Rights

Fleet Foxes Up For Three Mojo Honors

Business Briefs: MySpace Music, Live Nation, P2P

Ole Debuts Musicnow Database

Specials' Opening London Date Pulled

David Rehr Resigns As NAB Head

Chrisette Michele, Ciara Vie For Top Spot On Billboard 200

Q&A: CBS Interactive Music President David Goodman

Kylie Minogue Plans First North American Tour

Denny's 'Adopts' La Secta Allstar

Digital Briefs: Kadoink, EMI, Twitter, Imeem

Univision Radio, Smirnoff Ice Back Latin Shows

Cuba's Rodríguez Claims Seeger Birthday Ban

Tiscali Shares Jump On U.K. Sale Talks

Bob Dylan Bows Atop Billboard 200

May 6, 2009

Tori Amos: She's Got the Power

Eric Clapton Joins Joe Bonamassa Onstage In London

Interpol's Paul Banks Readies Solo Album

Wilco Returns With Eclectic New Album

Rihanna Cancels Comeback Concert, Makes New York Appearance

Steve Howe Doing Double-Duty With Yes, Asia

Wilco Ex-Member Sues Jeff Tweedy For Royalties

Dead Members Looking Beyond Spring Tour

White Stripes' Meg White To Wed Patti Smith's Son

Mastodon Eying 'Crack The Skye' Movie

Cat Stevens May Sue Coldplay: 'It Depends On How Well Satriani Does'

Lira Wins Big At South African Music Awards

Kenny Gamble And Leon Huff To Receive BMI Icon Award

Business Briefs: Nokia Comes With Music, Live Nation, Virgin Megastore

Wilco Singer Denies Claims In Royalties Lawsuit

Latin Radio Broadcasters Lobby Against Royalty Act

Latin Briefs: Orfeon, LAMC, Flakiss

CBS Corp. Creates Interactive Music Group

Digital Briefs: Mobile Streams, Rock Band

FTC Looks At Google-Apple Board Ties: Report

Japan's Hostess Snags Temper Trap

French Market Down, Piracy Law Delayed

Sony Music Entertainment To Bulk Up Artist Web Sites

Universal Partners With eBay Down Under

May 5, 2009

Court To Revisit Janet Jackson's 'Wardrobe Malfunction'

Bob Dylan Tops U.K. Album Chart

New Orleans Jazz Fest 40th Year Riffs On Old, New

Levon Helm Band, Jefferson Starship To Headline Woodstock Anniversary Show

Def Leppard Rocking With Reissues, Tour, CMT Awards

Springsteen Honors Pete Seeger At Madison Square Garden

'DJ Hero' Vs. 'Scratch' As Music Game-Makers Turn To Turntables

John Forte Busy Post-Prison With Album, Book, Blog

Sugar Ray Returns With 'Music For Cougars'

Cursive Marks Changes On New Album

Roberto Carlos Signs With JEP For Booking

Sugar Ray Returns With 'Music For Cougars'

Jimmy Buffett Teams With Miami Dolphins

RCA Promotes Gray To Senior VP

Digital Briefs: Pirate Bay, Sony Music, Variable Pricing

May 4, 2009

Business Briefs: Qtrax, Relix, Jimmy Eat World

Darel Decounter Dies

Woodstock Vets To Headline Anniversary Show

Analysis: Apple's Rejection Of NIN App

Court Sends Janet Jackson Case Back For Review

New Orleans Jazz Fest 40th Year Riffs On Old, New

Xtreme Starring In Bilingual Reality Show

Grizzly Bear Sinks Claws Into New Songs

Kelis, Nas File For Divorce

Jimmy Buffett Teams Up With Miami Dolphins

May 3, 2009

Japanese Rocker Kiyoshiro Imawano Dies

May 2, 2009

Blink-182, Motion City Soundtrack Albums In The Works

Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal To Team For 'Bontaj' Tour

Joe Lovano Debuting New 'Folk Art' Quintet

Ask Billboard

Daughtry, No Doubt, Slash On Tap For 'American Idol' Rock Week

The-Dream, Keyshia Cole Plan Tour

Warped Founder Planning Country Music Tour

Manchester Orchestra Gets 'Everything' On Second Album

Warner U.K. Appoints Innovation Director

Fans Drive Ticket Sales On New Australian Service

Free Coldplay Tour CD

Report: Case Dropped Against Japan Pop Star

Pirate Jailed Down Under

Disney Joins Hulu Video Site

May 1, 2009

Max McAndrew Joins Nederlander

Industry Veteran Frank Jirik Dies

Business Briefs: CIMS, Twitter, Live Nation, ISPs

The-Dream, Keyshia Cole Plan Tour

HMV Unveils Reward Card Scheme

As Sales Slow, Music Game-Makers Turn To Hip-Hop And Electronica For Growth

The "American Idol" Star Riffs On Music Reality Shows

Analysis: iTunes Price Hike Takes In Extra $43K

Mama Group Profit Up On HMV Deal