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Chris Brown and Kate Fenner were both founding members of the eight member Bourbon Tabernacle Choir, who formed for a battle of the bands appearance at the Masonic Temple in Toronto in 1985. The band was named after a dream that Chris Brown had. The Bourbon Tabernacle Choir played the club circuit in Toronto, and continued to release cassettes independently. In total, they released three recordings between 1987 and 1990; the last, Sister Anthony, was produced by the legendary Bob Wiseman, and... » More
Ludacris, Kanye Join T-Pain's 'Thr33 Ringz'
Ludacris, Kanye West and Chris Brown have joined the roster of guest artists on T-Pain's third album, "Thr33 Ringz," due in the fall via Jive. Official first single "Can't Believe It" featuring Lil...
August 01, 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

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

VMA Video Of The Year?
Britney Spears, Jonas Brothers, the Pussycat Dolls, Chris Brown and the Ting Tings are all vying for this year's MTV Video Music Award for video of the year. Who do you think will win?
August 22, 2008

Coldplay, Dizzee Rascal Still Rule U.K. Charts
Coldplay's run atop the U.K. album chart with "Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends" (Parlophone/EMI) extended into a fifth week yesterday (July 13), while Dizzee Rascal's "Dance Wiv Me" (Dirtee...
July 14, 2008

David Banner Tapped For Quincy Jones Remix
After working with the likes of Lil Wayne and T.I., MC/producer David Banner is adding Quincy Jones to his resume.
July 14, 2008

T.I.'s 'Like' Still Tops On Hot 100
A week after setting a new record with 71-1 jump, T.I.'s "Whatever You Like" remains No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 thanks to download sales of more than 176,000 units, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
September 04, 2008

Britney, Mariah, Usher, Lil Wayne Earn MTV VMA Nods
MTV has announced the nominees for best female and best male video for the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards, with Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, Usher and Lil Wayne all receiving nods.
July 28, 2008

Rihanna Topples Katy Perry On Hot 100
Rihanna's "Disturbia" puts an end to the seven-week run at No. 1 by Katy Perry's "I Kissed a Girl" on the Billboard Hot 100, rising 3-1 after selling 148,000 downloads, according to Nielsen SoundScan....
August 14, 2008

T.I.'s 'Like' Starts Third Week Atop Hot 100
T.I.'s "Whatever You Like" begins a third week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is the fastest-growing track at radio. It remains a digital hit as well, having sold 145,000 copies in the United...
September 11, 2008

Top Stars Step Up For Fashion Rocks Show
Some of the biggest names in music, including Beyonce, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Mariah Carey and Justin Timberlake, have signed on for the fifth Fashion Rocks concert, to be held Sept. 5 at New York's...
July 22, 2008

T.I. 'Overjoyed' With Huge Leap To No. 1
Rapper T.I. pronounced himself "ecstatic" and "overjoyed" after setting a record for the biggest jump to top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart with "Whatever You Like," the first single from his upcoming...
August 29, 2008

Katy Perry Remains In Control Of Hot 100
For a seventh week, Katy Perry's "I Kissed a Girl" is No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Challenges loom from Chris Brown's "Forever," which inches up 3-2, and Rihanna's "Disturbia," which climbs 4-3...
August 07, 2008

Katy Perry Still Top 'Girl' On Hot 100
Katy Perry's "I Kissed a Girl" starts a third week atop the Billboard Hot 100 this week, but Rihanna's "Take a Bow" is closing in fast, rising 4-2 in its 13th week on the tally. Lil Wayne's "Lollipop"...
July 10, 2008

Keys, Coldplay, Eagles Lead AMA Nominations
Alicia Keys leads the nominees for the 2008 American Music Awards with five, including artist of the year, favorite female artist -- pop or rock music, favorite female artist -- soul/rhythm &...
October 14, 2008

Britney Bounces Back With Three VMA Wins
Britney Spears returned to the MTV Video Music Awards in a major way last night (Sept. 7) in Los Angeles, getting the last laugh after a disastrous 2007 appearance by winning the first three awards of...
September 08, 2008

Keri Hilson's 'Perfect World' Pushed To 2009
Originally expected this summer then before the end of the year, Keri Hilson's long-in-the-works solo debut, "In a Perfect World," has now been pushed to early 2009. The set will be released by Zone...
November 04, 2008

Katy Perry Starts Sixth Week Atop Hot 100
Katy Perry's "I Kissed a Girl" begins a sixth week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, with digital sales of 151,000 copies keeping the song of the summer ahead of Rihanna's "Take a Bow" at No. 2 and...
July 31, 2008

Digital Sales Keep Katy Perry Atop Hot 100
Katy Perry remains in control of the Billboard Hot 100 for a fifth week with "I Kissed a Girl." The song sold more than 166,000 downloads in the U.S., according to Nielsen SoundScan, staying ahead of...
July 24, 2008

More Than Words
In the past nine months, Nas has proved masterful at wagging the dog. Since last October, when he first announced his intentions to name his new Def Jam album "N*ger," he's drawn all kinds of...
July 13, 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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