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Beatles' '1' Hits 7 Million In Europe

Beatles' '1' Hits 7 Million In Europe

January 10, 2001 12:00 AM EST 
The Beatles' "1" (Apple/EMI) earned four International Federation Of The Phonographic Industry (IFPI) Platinum Europe Awards in December, each recognizing sales of 1 million units in the territory. The compilation now boasts sales of more than 7 million units in Europe and will begin a sixth week atop The Billboard 200 when the new chart is released tomorrow (Jan. 11). M
Preliminary Injunction Issued In Beach Boys Suit

Preliminary Injunction Issued In Beach Boys Suit

January 10, 2001 12:00 AM EST 
A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction barring the release of new editions of early-'60s material by the Beach Boys, Billboard Bulletin reports. U.S. District Court Judge Harry Hupp's ruling is a victory for the Beach Boys' label Brother Records, which on Dec. 20 sued Pampa, Texas-based label Surf's Up! Records and its operator Brad Elliott, Los Angeles label Deck Records, and Deck owner Bruce Morgan, claiming trademark infringement.
MTV To Honor Janet Jackson

MTV To Honor Janet Jackson

January 10, 2001 12:00 AM EST 
Janet Jackson will be the inaugural honoree of a new MTV special, "mtvICON." Set to tape March 10 in Los Angeles, the career celebration will feature interviews and performances by a slate of yet-to-be-announced artists who have been influenced by Jackson, who herself will contribute a promised "grand performance" to close the show. An airdate has not yet been set.
Henley Continues 'Inside Job' Trek

Henley Continues 'Inside Job' Trek

January 10, 2001 12:00 AM EST 
Don Henley has scheduled another handful of dates in support of his latest Warner Bros. album, "Inside Job." Henley -- who had the honor of presenting Randy Newman with the Century Award at the annual Billboard Music Awards in December -- wrapped up his first leg of touring in support of the release in October.
No Stopping Beatles' '1' On Billboard 200

No Stopping Beatles' '1' On Billboard 200

January 10, 2001 12:00 AM EST 
Despite a 40% drop in sales over the previous week, the Beatles' "1" album (Apple/Capitol) holds onto the top spot on The Billboard 200 for a sixth week in a row, on the strength of more than 268,000 copies sold, according to SoundScan. The new chart will be officially released tomorrow (Jan. 11). C
Tears For Fears' Orzabal Signs Solo Deal

Tears For Fears' Orzabal Signs Solo Deal

January 09, 2001 12:00 AM EST 
Roland Orzabal, one half of '80s chart powerhouse Tears For Fears, has signed a worldwide deal with Eagle Records. The label plans a worldwide March 19 release for "Tomcats Screaming Outside," the first album under Orzabal's own name. The set is Orzabal's first since TFF's final album, 1995's "Raoul And The Kings Of Spain." C
Hill Takes Trio Of Trophies At AMAs

Hill Takes Trio Of Trophies At AMAs

January 09, 2001 12:00 AM EST 
Crossover country chanteuse Faith Hill took home three awards last night (Jan. 8) at the 28th annual American Music Awards. She picked up honors for pop/rock and country female artist, and the country album honor for "Breathe" (Warner Bros.). Her husband, fellow country artist Tim McGraw, shared some of the spotlight, taking home the award for country male artist.
Babyface's Wife Forms New Label

Babyface's Wife Forms New Label

January 09, 2001 12:00 AM EST 
Edmonds Entertainment Group -- headed by president/CEO Tracey Edmonds, wife of Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds -- has formed a label, Edmonds Record Group (ERG), Billboard Bulletin reports. Edmonds had headed Elektra-distributed Yab Yum Records, which has closed.
Box Set Celebrates Dion's Days As 'King'

Box Set Celebrates Dion's Days As 'King'

January 09, 2001 12:00 AM EST 
"I've never seen a package put together like it. I'm from the '50s. We didn't even have the Grammys in the '50s. This is a nice career piece, like, if I didn't know me, I'd be impressed."
Linkin Park Lines Up U.S. Tour With Taproot

Linkin Park Lines Up U.S. Tour With Taproot

January 09, 2001 12:00 AM EST 
California rock outfit Linkin Park will embark on its first-ever headlining tour Jan. 26 in Seattle. The month-lonh trek comes in support of the group's Warner Bros. debut album "Hybrid Theory," which jumped 39-20 on The Billboard 200 last week and has spawned the single "One Step Closer," which is top-5 on both Billboard's Mainstream and Modern Rock Tracks chart. The set has already sold more than 1 million copies in the U.S., according to SoundScan.
U2 Unveils Full North American Tour Plans

U2 Unveils Full North American Tour Plans

January 09, 2001 12:00 AM EST 
U2 is poised to take on the world yet again with its upcoming 80-show arena tour, set to begin March 24 in Sunrise, Fla., and run through a June 21 date in East Rutherford, N.J., before hitting Europe. Tickets for some shows will begin going on sale this weekend through all Ticketmaster outlets. The trek is being dubbed as the "Elevation 2001 Tour," named after a song on the Irish rock act's new Interscope album "All That You Can't Leave Behind," which debuted at No. 3 on The Billboard 200 last fall.C
Michael Jackson To Join Brothers On Reunion Album

Michael Jackson To Join Brothers On Reunion Album

January 09, 2001 12:00 AM EST 
Michael Jackson will take part in a Jackson Five reunion album with his brothers, according to his publicist. His own new studio album, his first since 1995's double-disc "HIStory," is expected to be released this year via Epic.
Bob The Builder Toppled On U.K. Chart

Bob The Builder Toppled On U.K. Chart

January 08, 2001 12:00 AM EST 
The tradition of a quiet opening to the chart year was shattered in the U.K. yesterday (Jan. 7) by the arrival of an all-new top three on the singles chart. Debuting at No. 1 was London-based Portuguese producer Rui Da Silva's club anthem "Touch Me," featuring vocalist Cassandra and released by Kismet/Arista. Unlike many crossover dance hits, which struggle for mainstream radio support, the track has already been a top-10 U.K. airplay hit. The chart-topping debut knocked the holiday No. 1, "Can We Fix It?" by Bob The Builder (BBC Music), down to No. 4.

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