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Chart Beat: 'All Summer Long,' Jennifer Hudson, Raheem DeVaughn
Fred discusses hot chart action from the song "All Summer Long," Jennifer Hudson, Raheem DeVaughn's "Woman" and more!
October 02, 2008

Chart Beat
Fred discusses chart action from David Cook, Donna Summer, Jody Watley and more!
September 11, 2008

Kara DioGuardi Named New 'Idol' Judge
Grammy-nominated songwriter Kara DioGuardi will join "American Idol" as a judge for its eighth season in January 2009.
August 25, 2008

Taylor Hicks Inks Indie Deal For New CD
Former "American Idol" champion Taylor Hicks has aligned with artist services company Artist to Market for the release of his next album, due Feb. 10.
October 07, 2008

Chris Cornell Co-Writes David Cook Single
"American Idol" champ David Cook has selected "Light On," a co-write by Soundgarden/Audioslave frontman Chris Cornell and Hinder/Puddle Of Mudd collaborator Brian Howes, as the first single from his...
September 23, 2008

David Cook Promises 'Twists, Turns' On Debut CD
Even though he's busy on the road with the American Idols Live! tour, reigning champ David Cook says he's making good progress on his debut album. "I think we've for sure got seven songs we're...
July 25, 2008

Chart Beat: Kristy Lee Cook, Katy Perry, Sugarland
Fred discusses chart action from Kristy Lee Cook, Katy Perry, Sugarland and more!
August 07, 2008

Chart Beat: Colbie Caillat, Sara Bareilles, the DeBarge family, Ace Young, ABBA
Fred discusses Colbie Caillat, Sara Bareilles, the DeBarge family and more!
July 24, 2008

Cook-ing With Gas
In just a few short months, David Cook went from no-name aspiring singer/songwriter to household-name "American Idol" winner.
November 16, 2008

David Cook Album Arriving Nov. 18
"American Idol" champ David Cook's 19 Recordings/RCA debut has been penciled in for a Nov. 18 release date. The set is being produced by Rob Cavallo.
September 15, 2008

George Clinton, Sheila E Set For 'Gone Country'
CMT is bringing its singing competition series "Gone Country" back for a third season.
November 06, 2008

Chart Beat: T.I., James Taylor, Kellie Pickler
Fred discusses chart action from T.I., James Taylor, Kellie Pickler and more!
October 09, 2008

Idols Live / July 31, 2008 / Newark, N.J. (Prudential Center)
There couldn't be a better mantra than "practice makes perfect" for the "American Idol" contestants. Although these kids are a far cry from perfection, by the time the top 10 head out on tour after...
August 11, 2008

T.I. Debuts Big Atop Billboard 200, Hot 100
T.I. earns his third straight No. 1 on The Billboard 200 as "Paper Trail" debuts at the top this week. The rapper earns his biggest sales week ever with the Grand Hustle/Atlantic set, which moved...
October 08, 2008

Chart Beat: 'Mamma Mia!', Kimberley Locke, Willie Nelson
Fred discusses chart action from "Mamma Mia!", Kimberley Locke and Willie Nelson.
July 17, 2008

Strait, Paisley, Chesney, Underwood Take Top CMA Honors
Despite standout performances by the Eagles and Kid Rock (with Lil Wayne in tow), the 42nd annual Country Music Association Awards belonged to traditionalists, with George Strait and Brad Paisley...
November 13, 2008

Chris Brown, Ne-Yo, Hough Revamp Gum Jingles
Wrigley's is turning to contemporary artists Ne-Yo, Chris Brown and Julianne Hough to remix its signature gum jingles. Chris Brown will sing about Doublemint, Ne-Yo will update Big Red and Julianne...
July 28, 2008

T.I Breaks Own Record With Hot 100 Burst
As tipped here yesterday, T.I. breaks his own recently set record for the largest leap to the top of the Billboard Hot 100, as "Live Your Life" featuring Rihanna explodes 80-1. The track sold 335,000...
October 09, 2008

Rihanna Fends Off Archuleta Atop Hot 100
Rihanna begins a second week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Disturbia," but barely fended off the best chart debut in more than 18 months, in the form of David Archuleta's "Crush." His track...
August 21, 2008

Chart Beat: David Archuleta, Rihanna, Brandy and Monica, Journey, Isaac Hayes
Fred discusses David Archuleta's chart position, Rihanna 'Bowing' on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, Monica and Brandy's return to the charts and more!
August 21, 2008

Michael Jackson Set To Rock Charts Again
Industry prognosticators project that his "Thriller" album may sell as much as 110,000-130,000 by week's end at the close of business on Sunday, July 5.
AEG Giving Away 17,500 Tickets To Michael Jackson Memorial
AEG announced the ticketing process for the Michael Jackson memorial service at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
SEC Filing Outlines A Merged Ticketmaster-Live Nation
Ticketmaster and Live Nation filed a Form S-4 with the SEC on Wednesday that offers many details on the proposed merger of the two companies.
EMI Publishing Canada President Resigns
Michael McCarty, president of EMI Music Publishing Canada, has announced he is resigning and has accepted another job in the Canadian publishing industry.
Dream Theater Debuts Atop Euro Chart
Europe welcomes a new bestseller on the composite European Top 100 Albums chart, as New York rock outfit Dream Theater's "Black Clouds and Silver Linings" (Roadrunner) opens its account at No. 1.
Surge For Michael Jackson Sales, Airplay Across Europe
In the week following his death, sales and airplay for Michael Jackson have increased significantly across Europe.
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