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Featured Artist: Elton John
In terms of sales and lasting popularity, Elton John was the biggest pop superstar of the early '70s. Initially marketed as a singer/songwriter, John soon revealed he could craft Beatlesque pop and pound out rockers with equal aplomb. He could dip into soul, disco, and country, as well as classic pop balladry and even progressive rock. His versatility, combined with his effortless melodic skills, dynamic charisma, and flamboyant stage shows, made him the most popular recording artist of the...
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Billy Joel, Elton John Make Touring Team
Billy Joel and Elton John will reprise their wildly successful co-headlining concerts beginning in March of next year. John confirmed the duo would work again together yesterday (Nov. 11) on "The...
November 12, 2008
THR/Billboard To Honor Songwriter Diane Warren
The Hollywood Reporter and Billboard will honor songwriter Diane Warren with the inaugural Film & TV Music Career Achievement Award at an exclusive lunch reception in Los Angeles on Nov. 14.
August 13, 2008
Stars Line Up For Elvis Costello TV Show
Elton John, Tony Bennett, Lou Reed and former U.S. President Bill Clinton will be among the heavy hitters appearing on Elvis Costello's new variety show.
July 04, 2008
Paul Westerberg Offers New Album For 49 Cents
Despite the fact that he doesn't have a computer and may never have been online in his life, Replacements frontman Paul Westerberg is the latest artist to embrace the Internet for rapid dissemination...
July 21, 2008
Allman Brothers Earn Billboard Legend Of Live Award
The Allman Brothers Band will receive the prestigious Legend Of Live award at the 2008 Billboard Touring Awards, set for Nov. 20 at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York.
October 02, 2008
Star-Studded Crew Leads VH1's Who Tribute
Some of the biggest names in rock saluted the Who last night (July 12) with performances during a taping for VH1's "Rock Honors" at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, but the biggest thrills were...
July 13, 2008
Chart Beat Chat: Elton John, 'The Twist,' AC/DC
Fred and his readers discuss Elton John, "The Twist," AC/DC and more!
October 31, 2008
Ask Billboard: Girls Aloud, David Bowie, Brits
Keith answers readers' questions on Girls Aloud, David Bowie, solo British acts and more!
November 21, 2008
Crosby, Stills & Nash To Record With Rick Rubin
Crosby, Stills & Nash are plotting their first studio album since 1994 -- a covers set for Columbia Records helmed by Rick Rubin.
July 17, 2008
Los Lobos Rocks Out For The Kids
Not only is Los Lobos hitting the road with Los Lonely Boys for the month-long, "Brotherhood Tour," which kicks off tomorrow (July 18) in Portland, Ore., the group is prepping a children's album...
July 17, 2008
Cox Returns To R&B With 'The Promise'
After last year's foray into jazz with the Dinah Washington tribute album "Destination Moon," Deborah Cox shifts into R&B mode with "The Promise."
September 19, 2008
Hot 100 Anniversary: Most No. 1s By Artist
As part of Billboard's celebration of the Hot 100's 50th anniversary, we present a listing of each of the No. 1s by the artists who scored the most in the chart's history.
Includes artist name,...
August 06, 2008
Chart Beat: David Archuleta, Rihanna, Brandy and Monica, Journey, Isaac Hayes
Fred discusses David Archuleta's chart position, Rihanna 'Bowing' on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, Monica and Brandy's return to the charts and more!
August 21, 2008
Jennifer Hudson: The Triple Threat
Jennifer Hudson doesn't drink coffee. Doesn't like it, she says. Doesn't need it, counters her manager, Miguel Melendez.
September 24, 2008
Ask Billboard
Keith answers readers' questions on Maxwell, Janet and Greatest Hits albums.
September 19, 2008
Chart Beat: Carrie Underwood, Labelle, AC/DC
Fred discusses chart action from AC/DC, Carrie Underwood, Labelle and more.
October 30, 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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