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Usher / Nov. 12, 2008 / Detroit, MI (The Fillmore Detroit)
Usher's One Night Stand Ladies Only tour rolled in for a hump day -- appropriately enough -- performance in Detroit, where the singer had both the Motown and some dudes on his mind as well.
November 13, 2008
American Acts Win Big At MTV EMAs
American pop artists dominated the MTV Europe Music Awards last night (Oct. 6) at Liverpool Echo Arena, and the performers and winners were also keen to bask in President-elect Barack Obama's election...
November 07, 2008
Report: New Springsteen Album Due In January
Bruce Springsteen's next album is expected for release around the time of Barack Obama's January inauguration as the 44th president of the United States next January, according to Backstreets.com.
November 05, 2008
Springsteen Wraps Obama Tour In Michigan
Bruce Springsteen concluded his three-day barnstorming tour in support of Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama today (Oct. 6) with an eight-song, 50-minute acoustic set at Oestrike Stadium on...
October 06, 2008
Springsteen Adds Obama Gigs, 'Heroes' Benefit
Having already announced an Oct. 16 benefit for Barack Obama's presidential campaign with Billy Joel in New York, Bruce Springsteen is taking his activism to the next level.
October 02, 2008
Jay-Z Playing Free Shows For Obama
Jay-Z will play two free concerts this weekend in support of voter registration and the campaign of Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama for the upcoming U.S. presidential election.
October 01, 2008
Springsteen, Joel Sign On For Obama Benefit
In what is being billed as the first time they've ever played at the same concert, Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel have signed on for a benefit for Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama on...
September 30, 2008
Rockers Band Together For Obama Events
The National, the Breeders and My Morning Jacket's Jim James have joined the roster of musicians pledging their support for Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama.
September 24, 2008
Billboard Bits: 'Juno,' Travis, 'Yes We Can'
Rhino will aim to extend the "Juno" phenomenon by combining the soundtrack and the subsequent collection "Juno B-Sides: Almost Adopted Songs" into a single, deluxe edition of the album.
September 22, 2008
The Dead, Allmans To Rock For Obama
The Dead and the Allman Brothers Band have signed for a Barack Obama fundraising concert, to be held Oct. 13 at Bryce-Jordan Center in State College, Pa. Tickets go on sale tomorrow (Sept. 19).
September 18, 2008
Q-Tip Returns To Roots On 'The Renaissance'
Q-Tip's oft-delayed sophomore solo album, "The Renaissance," will finally hit stores Oct. 14 via Universal Motown.
July 31, 2008
Billboard Bits: DNC Music, Buena Vista Social Club, Wii
Kanye West, Wyclef Jean and N.E.R.D. are expected to unite for the cause and perform at the 2008 Democratic Convention in support of presidential hopeful Barack Obama.
July 16, 2008
VMAs: The Top 10 Things You Didn't See On TV
After winning three Moonmen, including video of the year, Britney Spears got cold feet before she met the press. She peeked into the media room with personal assistants and camera crew in tow, then...
September 08, 2008
Nas Joining Picket Of Fox News In NYC
Nas will join the members of political organizations Color of Change and Move On tomorrow (July 23) in delivering a petition to Fox News' New York office.
July 22, 2008
Tip Of The Hat
Q-Tip's oft-delayed sophomore solo album, "The Renaissance," will finally hit stores this week via Universal Motown.
November 02, 2008
Franz Ferdinand Unveils New Songs In Brooklyn
Scottish rock combo Franz Ferdinand previewed a handful of new songs from its forthcoming album to a packed house at Brooklyn's Music Hall of Williamsburg last night (Oct. 8).
October 09, 2008
Billboard Bits: Jessica Simpson, Andrew Bird, Tenacious D
Jessica Simpson has been tapped to support Rascal Flatts on the winter leg of the country group's ongoing Bob That Head Tour.
October 06, 2008
Eminem Goes Deep With Dr. Dre On New Album
Eminem says his comeback album will have a "lot of material" after five months of solid work on the record with Dr. Dre. As previously reported, the set is titled "Relapse" and is expected before the...
October 21, 2008
Nas Joins Protesters At Fox News In NYC
On the day Nas' untitled Def Jam album hit No. 1 on The Billboard 200, the rapper joined political groups Color of Change and Move On, along with fans and protesters, outside of the Fox News building...
July 23, 2008
Usher Mulling 'Worldwide' Album
Usher plans to make his next album a "worldwide entertainment experience." The project will be "all about adapting new musical styles in creating a unique blend between what I know works here in...
October 28, 2008
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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.
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