Billboard 2005 Year In Music
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The Year In News

April

Major winners at the Billboard Latin Music Awards include Paulina Rubio, Juanes, Los Horoscopos de Durango and Los Temerarios. More...

Kenny Loggins and Jim Messina announce they will reunite for a summer tour, their first in nearly 30 years. The Loggins & Messina Sittin' in Again Reunion Tour is launched in conjunction with the release of "The Best: Loggins & Messina Sittin' in Again." More...

Pop singer Ryan Cabrera is tapped to host MTV dating show "Score." The premise revolves around contestants winning a date based on their songwriting skills. Former 98 Degrees member Justin Jeffre announces that he's running for Mayor of Cincinnati. Both he and fellow bandmate Nick Lachey, who performed introductions at the ceremony, are Cincinnati natives. Though his bid would be unsuccessful, he says not to be surprised if he surfaces in the city's next mayoral race.

MTV Networks launches the first African MTV channel, MTV base. More...

Switchfoot, the Crabb Family and Casting Crowns win big at the 36th annual Gospel Music Association Dove Awards. Switchfoot was named artist of the year and won rock contemporary song and shortform video honors for "Dare You To Move." More...

Unwritten Law kicks guitarist Rob Brewer out of the band, citing "Volatile circumstances involving disputes... as well as interaction between Brewer and the fans." More...

After a decade together, British rock act the Delgados disbands. More...

Christian/adult contemporary star Amy Grant is tapped to host the new NBC series "Three Wishes." She and the show's team of experts make a variety of wishes come true for participants. More...

Avril Lavigne leads the pack at Canada's 34th Annual Juno Awards with three awards, including artist of the year. Billy Talent wins group of the year honors. More...

LEGALITIES:

Earl Simmons, better known as rapper DMX, is arrested for driving with a suspended drivers license after a car crash involving a police cruiser in New York City.

Civil rights icon Rosa Parks and hip-hop troupe OutKast settle a lawsuit involving the use of Parks' name in their hit single that bears her name.

D'Angelo pleads guilty to drug possession after he was picked up in January for drunk driving and possession of marijuana at a traffic stop. He is given a 90-day suspended jail term.

The Game, whose real name is Jayceon Taylor, is hit with a $280 million civil lawsuit in addition to assault charges stemming from a January incident at R&B/hip-hop radio station WKYS Washington D.C. A cameraman and evening personality Zxulu were videotaping an interview with the Compton-based rapper when the he and his entourage allegedly attacked the pair. More...

Billboard remembers those who passed in 2005.

> Artists
> Industry Figures

January
> Presley Scores 1000th U.K. No. 1
> Dupri Becomes Virgin Exec
> Young Buck Fights Assault Charge


February
> Charles Sweeps Grammys
> Jayhawks Disband, Blink-182 Rests
> Love Pleads No Contest To Assault


March
> U2, Guy Enter Rock Hall
> 50 Cent Notches Four Top 10 Songs
> C-Murder Loses Appeal


April
> Rubio, Juanes Win Billboard Latin Awards
> Loggins & Messina Reunite
> MTV Launches African Channel


May
> Underwood Crowned 'Idol'
> Coachella Rocks Calif. Desert
> Wonder Unveils Video For The Blind


June
> Jackson Found Not Guilty
> Corgan Pledges To Reactivate Pumpkins
> Bonnaroo Draws 80,000 To Tennessee


July
> Live 8 Concerts Held Around The World
> Crazy Frog Becomes Int'l Sensation
> Lil' Kim Sentenced To Jail


August
> Stones Kick Off 'Bigger Bang' Tour
> Eminem Enters Rehab2
> CBGB Faces Eviction


September
> Artists Respond To Hurricane Tragedy
> Korn Signs Landmark Virgin Deal
> Apple Introduces iPod Nano


October
> Voodoo Festival Returns To New Orleans
> Jay-Z, Nas Bury The Hatchet
> DMX Receives Jail Sentence


November
> Stapp, 311 Brawl In Baltimore
> Sabbath, Pistols Named To Rock Hall
> DMX Slapped With More Jail Time


December
> 50 Cent, Green Day Reap Billboard Music Awards
> Carey, Legend, West Lead Grammy Nominees
> Murder Inc. Founders Acquitted