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Featured Artist: Oasis
Oasis shot from obscurity to stardom in 1994, becoming one of Britain's most popular and critically acclaimed bands of the decade; along with Blur and Suede, they are responsible for returning British guitar pop to the top of the charts. Led by guitarist/songwriter Noel Gallagher, the Manchester quintet adopts the rough, thuggish image of the Stones and the Who, crosses it with "Beatlesque" melodies and hooks, distinctly British lyrical themes and song structures like the Jam and...
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Oasis Kicks Off Tour, Adds NYC Show
Oasis kicked off its North American tour with Ryan Adams Tuesday (Aug. 26) in Seattle, debuting four songs from its upcoming album, "Dig Out Your Soul," including first single "The Shock of the...
August 28, 2008
Oasis Inks Three-Album Deal With Sony BMG
Oasis has expanded its partnership with Sony BMG by signing a new three-album deal with the company.
June 19, 2008
Oasis Sings From Its 'Soul' On New Album
Oasis' new album, "Dig Out Your Soul," has been penciled in for an Oct. 7 release via Big Brother Records. The first single will be "The Shock of the Lightning."
June 24, 2008
Oasis Rocks Loudly, Proudly On New Album
Oasis gets back to its stripped-down rock roots on "Dig Out Your Soul," due Oct. 7 via Big Brother/Warner Bros. in the United States.
August 20, 2008
Stones 'Shine' At London Film Premiere
From out of the gloom on a drizzly London night, the spotlight fell squarely on the Rolling Stones as Martin Scorsese's concert film "Shine a Light" got the red carpet treatment in the capital.
April 03, 2008
Jay-Z Drawing Up A New 'Blueprint'
Jay-Z has confirmed rumors that he's hard at work on his 11th and final album via Def Jam, "The Blueprint 3." The artist rapped over a new beat during a guest spot during Kanye West's New York show...
August 07, 2008
Foos, Kanye, NIN, STP Set For Virgin Fest
Foo Fighters, Jack Johnson, Kanye West, Nine Inch Nails and Stone Temple Pilots will headline the Virgin Mobile Festival, set for Aug. 9-10 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Md. The festival is...
April 01, 2008
Led Zeppelin Triumphs At London Reunion Show
Last night (Dec. 10) in London, one of the greatest bands of all time was back in front of its adoring public, if only for two-plus hours. Led Zeppelin's 16-song set at London's O2 Arena came as part...
December 11, 2007
Rarities-Packed Film Traces The Who's 'Journey'
Never-before-seen concert and archival footage is at the center of "Amazing Journey: The Story of the Who" and its companion film "Six Quick Ones," due Nov. 6 on DVD via Universal Studios Home...
September 21, 2007
Navarro, Sorum And Cantrell Lead Roxy Rock Jam
A cast of rock heavyweights crammed the Roxy stage in Hollywood Thursday night (May 1) for a jam session that found the likes of Jane's Addiction's Dave Navarro, Sugar Ray's Mark McGrath and Matt...
May 02, 2008
Lewis' 'Spirit' Shatters U.K. Sales Record
Former "X-Factor" winner Leona Lewis broke records to enter the U.K. album chart at No. 1 yesterday with "Spirit" (Syco Music/Sony BMG), which has become the fastest-selling debut set in British chart...
November 19, 2007
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
Memory Lives On For Led Zep Comeback
Last night's (Dec. 10) Led Zeppelin comeback concert has now moved into memory for the chosen few who attended. A Billboard roundup of executive attendees suggests the performance certainly lived up...
December 11, 2007
Debut Freebass Album Expected Next March
Freebass, the rock act featuring former Joy Division/New Order bass player Peter Hook, Mani from the Stone Roses/Primal Scream and Andy Rourke of the Smiths, is planning to release its as-yet-untitled...
June 27, 2008
Billboard Bits: Oasis, Jenny Lewis, Randy/Janet Jackson
Oasis has confirmed the track list for its new album, "Dig Out Your Soul," due Oct. 7 in North America via the band's Big Brother Recordings label.
July 14, 2008
Ask Billboard
Keith answers readers' burning questions on NKOTB, sales at the Post Office and wordy songs.
May 23, 2008
Chart Beat
Fred discusses Capitol Records' Coldplay and Katy Perry, Al Green, Bobby Womack and more!
June 06, 2008
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Solis Set For Billboard Regional Mexican Summit
Latin superstar Marco Antonio Solis has been confirmed as one of the star Q&A artists for the Billboard Regional Mexican Music Summit, taking place Oct. 6-8 at the Wilshire Grand Hotel in Los Angeles.
Downtown Links With Fontana, Interscope
Downtown Records has inked an exclusive distribution deal with Fontana and has also entered a strategic relationship with Interscope Records, Billboard has learned.
Perez Hilton Is MTV EMAs Digital Host
U.S. celebrity blogger Perez Hilton is to host the live Webcast of this year's MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) in the U.K. city of Liverpool on Nov. 6.
WMI Appoints Chen As China/Taiwan Head
Warner Music International (WMI) has tempted Sam Chen away from EMI Music to take the newly created position of chairman/CEO Warner Music Chinese Mandarin Group (WMCMG).
HMV Sales On The Rise
HMV Group announced 1.3% growth in total sales for the 18 weeks ending Aug. 30, in the first trading update of its current financial year.
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