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The Verve Storms To No. 1 U.K. Debut
The reunited Verve delivered a No. 1 U.K. album for Parlophone/EMI yesterday (Aug. 31) as "Forth" debuted at the top. In a double for EMI labels, Virgin's Katy Perry started a fourth week at the...
September 01, 2008
Virgin Sues 30 Seconds To Mars For $30 Million
30 Seconds To Mars frontman Jared Leto has responded to Virgin Records' $30 million lawsuit for alleged breach of contract and damages, describing the legal action as "insane" but expressing his hope...
August 18, 2008
The Rolling Stones Leave EMI For Universal
Ending months of speculation, the Rolling Stones have split with longtime label EMI and inked a new deal with the Universal Music Group. The pact covers not only future studio albums but the band's...
July 25, 2008
The Script, Katy Perry Rule U.K. Charts
Emerging Irish pop-rock band the Script scored an instant U.K. No. 1 with its self-titled debut album for Phonogenic/Sony BMG yesterday (Aug. 17), while Katy Perry's "I Kissed a Girl" (Virgin/EMI)...
August 18, 2008
Mixed Bag Of Mercury Prize Nominees Unveiled
Rock veteran Robert Plant squares off against teenage singer/songwriter Adele on the 12-album shortlist for the 2008 Nationwide Mercury Prize, announced in London this morning (July 22).
July 22, 2008
Perry's 'Girl' Topples U.K. Singles Chart
Katy Perry's U.S. No. 1 "I Kissed a Girl" (Virgin/EMI) became the U.K.'s new No. 1 single yesterday to complete a transatlantic double, while ABBA's "Gold -- Greatest Hits" (Polydor/Universal)...
August 11, 2008
Metallica, Kings Of Leon Overtake U.K. Charts
American rock took over the U.K. charts yesterday (Sept. 14) as Metallica's "Death Magnetic" (Vertigo/Universal) hit the top of the album chart after just two days on sale, while Kings of Leon scored...
September 15, 2008
The Verve Brings The 'Noise' On Reunion Album
Talk of a return to the relative glory days of a decade ago is often hostage to the fortunes of the modern music business. But the re-formation of the Verve has its supporters dreaming big.
August 21, 2008
Brightman, Huan To Duet On Olympic Theme
U.K. soprano vocalist Sarah Brightman is to partner with Chinese singer Liu Huan for the official Olympic Theme at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics.
August 06, 2008
Lily Allen Confused Over New Album Delay
U.K. pop star Lily Allen has expressed confusion over the release of her sophomore album amid the current changes at EMI.
August 19, 2008
Beatles Cirque du Soliel Doc Coming In October
"All Together Now," the documentary chronicling the Beatles-based Cirque du Soliel production "Love," has been set for near-simultaneous release on Oct. 20 and 21 in theaters and on DVD.
September 18, 2008
Ask Billboard: Tina Turner, Top-Selling Rap, Lauper
Keith and his readers discuss Tina Turner, top-selling rappers and Cyndi Lauper.
August 22, 2008
Ask Billboard
Keith answers readers' burning questions on Olivia Newton-John, the Pussycat Dolls and Missy Elliott.
July 08, 2008
Fame Records Relaunches With Hughes CD
Dormant for more than 30 years, Fame Records is relaunching this fall via a new distribution deal with EMI.
September 15, 2008
The Script, Perry In Charge On U.K. Charts
The Script and Katy Perry continued their reigns on the U.K.'s album and singles charts respectively yesterday (Aug. 24), with the Irish band's self-titled debut for Phonogenic starting a second week...
August 25, 2008
Coldplay Back On Top Of U.K. Album Chart
Dizzee Rascal's "Dance Wiv Me" (Dirtee Stank), featuring Calvin Harris & Chrome, started a fourth week atop the U.K. singles chart yesterday, while Coldplay's "Viva La Vida or Death and All His...
July 28, 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
Update: Depeche Mode Readies New CD, Tour
Updating a story first posted yesterday (Oct. 6). Depeche Mode has renewed its long-term deal with Mute/EMI and is planning to release its 12th studio album April 20, 2009.
October 07, 2008
Dizzee Rascal, Coldplay Lead U.K. Charts
British rapper Dizzee Rascal achieved his first U.K. No. 1 single yesterday (July 6) with "Dance Wiv Me" (Dirtee Stank), featuring Calvin Harris & Chrome. Meanwhile, Coldplay began week number...
July 07, 2008
Perry, The Verve Remain Atop U.K. Charts
Katy Perry's fifth week atop the singles chart and the Verve's second at No. 1 on the album survey were the highlights of yesterday's new U.K. sales data.
September 08, 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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