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Featured Artist: Avril Lavigne
Avril Lavigne first appeared in summer 2002, touting an addictive debut single (the spunky pop/rock gem "Complicated") and a skatepunk image that purposely clashed with the polished glamour of mainstream pop. Lavigne, who was 17 at the time, quickly rose to teen idol status, selling several million copies of her debut album, Let Go (the best-selling album by a female artist in 2002), while inspiring a genuine fashion craze with her penchant for tank tops and neckties. As the decade...
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Malaysian Government Pulls Lavigne Concert
Malaysian Unity, Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister Mohammed Shafie says Canadian singer Avril Lavigne's Aug. 29 concert at Kuala Lumpur's 45,000 capacity Stadium Merdeka has been postponed.
August 21, 2008
Avril Lavigne Postpones Six U.S. Dates
Stricken with acute laryngitis, Avril Lavigne has postponed six upcoming U.S. tour dates, according to a message on her Web site.
May 05, 2008
Lavigne Ready To Rock On 'Damn' Tour
More energy and her biggest stage show ever is what Avril Lavigne is promising on her upcoming two-month-long "The Best Damn Tour," which kicks off March 5 in Victoria, Canada.
February 11, 2008
Six Questions: The Jonas Brothers
The Jonas Brothers took time off from making little girls' hearts pitter-patter to chat with Billboard about touring in Europe, the film "Camp Rock," their new album titled "A Little Bit Longer," and...
June 13, 2008
Celine Dion Leads Juno Nominee Field
Celine Dion led all artists by receiving six Juno Award nominations today, while punk pop queen Avril Lavigne, crooner Michael Buble and the eclectic Feist all received five shots at awards.
February 05, 2008
Feist Dominates Juno Awards With Five Wins
Feist, the eclectic singer who rose to fame through exposure from an iTunes commercial, led the field with five Juno awards, including three last night (April 6) during a televised event in Calgary,...
April 07, 2008
Girl Talk's 'Animals' Run Wild Online
As promised, Girl Talk's Gregg Gillis released his fourth record, "Feed the Animals," today (June 19) via the Web site for his label, Illegal Art.
June 19, 2008
Avril Including China On Asian Tour
Canadian superstar Avril Lavigne will perform live in "six or seven" Chinese cities this fall as part of her upcoming Asian tour, Nettwerk Productions CEO Terry McBride said t
June 04, 2008
UMG Strikes Euro Deal For Jonas Brothers
Universal Music Group has struck a deal with Disney Music Group's Hollywood Records to license the Jonas Brothers' self-titled album for Europe.
March 03, 2008
Chart Beat
Fred discusses Radiohead, 'Juno,' Taylor Swift, Colbie Caillat and more!
January 17, 2008
Chart Beat Chat
Fred and his readers discuss the 50 anniversary of the Hot 100, top 10 debuts, Chubby Checker and more!
September 12, 2008
Teairra Mari Back With New Interscope Project
Teairra Mari, who scored a hit in 2005 with "Make Her Feel Good," is back with a new label, Interscope, and a new single, "No No No."
July 09, 2008
Liz Phair / Aug. 27, 2008 / Philadelphia (Theater of the Living Arts)
It seems fitting to describe Liz Phair's recent show as orgasmic.
September 16, 2008
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Burke, Take That Reign Again On U.K. Charts
As Alexandra Burke's "Hallelujah" (Syco Music/Sony BMG) started a third week as the U.K.'s No. 1 single yesterday (Jan. 4) and Take That's "The Circus" (Polydor) a fifth atop the album chart, top newcomer status went to much-feted electronica star Lady GaGa. Her U.S. hit "Just Dance" (Polydor) featuring Colby O'Donis, took its U.K. bow at No. 3.
China Targets Big Web Sites In Internet Crackdown
China has launched a crackdown on websites as the country enters a politically sensitive year, with officials accusing search engines including Baidu and Google of spreading pornography and vulgarity.
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