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Featured Artist: Lil Wayne
The charismatic Southern rapper Lil Wayne began his industry ascendance as one of the Hot Boys, a short-lived all-star group on Cash Money Records. After establishing himself as a successful solo artist, he grew to become a critical favorite, known for his confident boasts, entertainting underground mixtapes, and prolific output. Born Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr., on September 27, 1982, in New Orleans, LA, Lil Wayne grew up in the Hollygrove neighborhood of New Orleans' 17th Ward. There, he...
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AC/DC Debuts At No. 1 With 784,000
Updating a story first posted here last night, AC/DC earns its first Billboard 200-topping debut with "Black Ice," blasting onto the chart with the second-biggest sales frame this year. The Columbia...
October 29, 2008
Beyonce Upstages Jay-Z, Wayne At Radio Show
Lil Wayne, Jay-Z and Ne-Yo brought major star power to Power 105's Powerhouse concert last night (Oct. 29) at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, N.J., but it was a surprise appearance by Beyonce that...
October 29, 2008
Lil Wayne Re-Releasing 'Tha Carter III?'
Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter III" is handily the best-selling album of 2008, but the rapper has plans to make it even bigger. The set will be re-released with all brand new songs, Wayne told MTV, although...
October 20, 2008
Britney Fends Off Red-Hot T.I. Atop Hot 100
As reported yesterday, Britney Spears sets a new record on the Billboard Hot 100 with a 96-1 jump for "Womanizer." But T.I. is still nipping at her heels, as "Whatever You Like" holds at No. 2 as the...
October 16, 2008
New Albums From Big Artists
Nas, Weezer, Lil Wayne and Amy Winehouse are among the major artists currently working on new albums. Which one are you most looking forward to?
October 10, 2008
Lil Wayne Already Recording 'Tha Carter IV'
His latest album, "Tha Carter III," has only been out since May, but Lil Wayne is already recording its follow-up. According to his blog on ESPN.com, the rapper is in the studio working on "Tha Carter...
October 03, 2008
T.I.'s 'Like' Still Cruising Atop Hot 100
T.I. remains in control of the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts for a fifth and second week respectively with "Whatever You Like." In addition, two other songs from his...
October 02, 2008
Lil Wayne Re-Ups With Cash Money
Lil Wayne has re-signed his contract with Cash Money Records for an undisclosed number of albums. The rapper has recorded for the Universal-distributed label since he was a teenager.
September 16, 2008
Jonas Bros. Score Third-Best Debut Week Of '08
The Jonas Brothers score their first No. 1 album on The Billboard 200 this week with "A Little Bit Longer." The Hollywood effort bows with 525,000 copies, the third biggest sales frame this year...
August 20, 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 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
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
Katy Perry Starts Fourth Week Atop Hot 100
Katy Perry's "I Kissed a Girl" is further cementing itself as one of the biggest songs of the summer, entering a fourth week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The next closest challengers remain...
July 17, 2008
Lil Wayne Cover Opens Door For Framing Hanley
When one of Framing Hanley's guitarists quit the band due to health issues earlier this year, the group never imagined a practice session with his future replacement would result in an out-of-left-fie...
November 19, 2008
T.I. Returns To No. 1 On The Hot 100
T.I. remains blazing hot on the Billboard Hot 100, returning to No. 1 for a sixth non-consecutive week with "Whatever You Like." The song sold 205,000 digital copies in the United States, according to...
October 23, 2008
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
Nas Dethrones Lil Wayne Atop Billboard 200
One rapper replaces another atop The Billboard 200 this week, as Nas' untitled Def Jam album dethrones Lil Wayne's Cash Money/Universal set "Tha Carter III." Nas' album sold 187,000 copies in the...
July 23, 2008
Wayne, Game, Jeezy Set For BET Hip-Hop Awards
Lil Wayne, the Game, Young Jeezy, Ludacris, Common, T-Pain, N*E*R*D and Lady Of Rage will perform at the 2008 BET Hip-Hop Awards, to be held Oct. 18 at the Atlanta Civic Center. The event will air...
October 08, 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
Pink Notches First Solo Hot 100 No. 1
Pink scores her first solo No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week with "So What," thanks to digital sales of 253,000 units. The artist previously topped the chart via a 2001 remake of Labelle's...
September 18, 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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