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Featured Artist: Chris Brown
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...
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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
Kanye, UGK Head BET Awards Winners' Circle
New school and old school hip-hop both shared the wealth as Kanye West and UGK earned two awards each at the BET Awards last night (June 24) at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium.
June 25, 2008
Chart Beat
Fred discusses Chris Brown, Leona Lewis, Colby Caillat and more!
May 01, 2008
Usher Still Leads Hot 100 Amid Static Top 7
Usher's "Love in This Club" featuring Young Jeezy begins a third week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 amid a static top 4 that includes Chris Brown's "With You" (No. 2), Flo Rida's "Low" featuring...
March 20, 2008
Flo Rida Remains No. 1, But Brown Closes In
Flo Rida's "Low" continues to reign supreme on the Billboard Hot 100 for a fifth week, and also inches into the top 10 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for the first time with a 12-10 climb. But there's a...
January 24, 2008
Billboard Bits: Chris Brown, Sergio Mendes, Nylon Tour
Chris Brown will re-release his sophomore Jive album, "Exclusive," in an expanded edition on June 3.
March 26, 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
Ne-Yo Unseats Coldplay Atop U.K. Singles Chart
Ne-Yo scored his second U.K. No. 1 single yesterday (June 29), as "Closer" (Def Jam/Universal) climbed 2-1, while Coldplay started a third week atop the album chart with "Viva La Vida or Death and All...
June 30, 2008
Leona Lewis Regains No. 1 On Hot 100
With help from "American Idol," Leona Lewis' "Bleeding Love" is back in the No. 1 spot on The Billboard Hot 100. Moving 2-1, the track replaces Lil Wayne's "Lollipop" featuring Static Major, which...
May 01, 2008
Flo Rida Dominating Pop, Digital Charts
Flo Rida's "Low" starts a sixth week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week, and is still making noise in a number of other places. On Hot 100 Airplay, the track ends the 14-week run at No. 1 by...
January 31, 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
Usher's 'Club' Rockets 50 Spots To Top Hot 100
Usher posts the third-largest jump to No. 1 in Billboard Hot 100 history as "Love in This Club" featuring Young Jeezy, zooms 51-1. It also opens at No. 1 on Hot Digital Songs with 198,000 downloads,...
March 06, 2008
Leona Lewis Returns To No. 1 On The Hot 100
After vacating the top spot last week to Mariah Carey's "Touch My Body," Leona Lewis' "Bleeding Love" returns to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with a 2-1 jump. Its accompanying album, "Spirit"...
April 17, 2008
Mariah's Got The 'Touch' With 18th No. 1
As tipped here yesterday, Mariah Carey scores her 18th No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 this week as "Touch My Body" rockets 15-1. Download sales of 286,000 units, according to Nielsen SoundScan,...
April 03, 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
Flo Rida Starts Tenth Week Atop Hot 100
Flo Rida's "Low" enters a 10th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Low," while another new track, "Elevator," rockets 100-28 thanks to digital sales of 64,000 units. The rapper's debut album,...
February 28, 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
Usher's 'Club' Remains Atop The Hot 100
Usher's "Love in This Club" featuring Young Jeezy holds tight to the top spot on the Hot 100 for a second week. The track continues to fend off Chris Brown's "With You," which rises 3-2, the same slot...
March 13, 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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