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Paramedic is First Witness in Michael Jackson Civil Case
April 30, 2013 9:41 PM EDT Jurors in the civil case between Michael Jackson's mother and concert giant AEG Live got another glimpse of the singer's private life on Tuesday through the eyes of a paramedic who described the singer's bedroom and the frantic ef ...
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Universal Music Says Artist Privacy at Stake in Digital Royalties Dispute
April 30, 2013 2:58 PM EDT In 2011, a proposed class action lawsuit was launched against Universal Music Group over digital income. The litigation from Rob Zombie and Rick James on behalf of themselves and others under the UMG umbrella seeks substantial damages from the r ...
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Curb Records Sues Tim McGraw in Federal Court
April 30, 2013 1:19 PM EDT Curb Records is suing Tim McGraw. Again. Court of Appeals Sides with Tim McGraw in Curb Records Case The Nashville, Tenn.-based label has filed a lawsuit against the country music star and Big Machine Records in federal court, alleging copyright ...
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Frank Ocean, Grimes, Justin Bieber Among 2013 Webby Award Winners
April 30, 2013 12:57 PM EDT Netflix's groundbreaking "House of Cards" may be the first digital series nominated for a best drama Emmy. But it will start with a Webby. The Webby Awards are honoring "House of Cards" producers Kevin Spacey and Dana B ...
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'Kinky Boots,' Scored by Cyndi Lauper, Leads Tony Award Noms
April 30, 2013 11:15 AM EDT NEW YORK -- The Cyndi Lauper-scored "Kinky Boots" has earned a leading 13 Tony Award nominations, with the British import "Matilda: The Musical" close behind with 12. Tom Hanks, making his Broadway debut, earned a nod as lead ...
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CBS Radio, Astralwerks Team Up For Talent Search Program 'She Can DJ'
April 30, 2013 11:00 AM EDT CBS Radio is throwing its hat in the EDM ring, teaming with Astralwerks -- home to Swedish House Mafia, Empire of the Sun, and sister duo NERVO -- to launch a national talent search for the next great female DJ/producer, Billboard has learned. T ...
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Backbeat: Kenny Chesney Previews New Album 'Life on a Rock' in New York City for His Biggest Fans
April 30, 2013 10:45 AM EDT In a production orchestrated much like a major live television show, a studio audience of about 90 fans sat within feet of country superstar Kenny Chesney to hear songs from his new album, ( Life On A Rock , out Tuesday, April 30th) and the stor ...
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Michael Jackson's Struggle With Drugs Detailed on Opening Day of Civil Trial
April 29, 2013 10:00 PM EDT LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Michael Jackson's struggle against drug addiction was put on display Monday during opening statements at his mother's wrongful death case against concert promoter AEG Live. Competing portraits of Jackson emerged dur ...
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New Music Seminar Announces 2013 Plans, Clear Channel's Sykes, VEVO Chief Caraeff, Atlantic CEO Kallman Among Early Names
April 29, 2013 3:35 PM EDT "Join us as we set the stage for the most exciting music business era since the 80's," wrote New Music Seminar founder and music business magnate Tom Silverman in a statement today announcing the return, this June, of the New York ...
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Amos Lee, At Farm Aid Benefit, Says He's Finished With Followup To Chart-Topping 'Mission Bell'
April 29, 2013 2:43 PM EDT "This is something I believe in," singer/songwriter Amos Lee said, relaxing offstage moments after playing a intimate benefit concert in Manhattan April 24 for Farm Aid , the music-industry-backed group that supports American farmers ...
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Justin Timberlake Teams With MasterCard For Two-Year Partnership, NYC Show May 5
April 29, 2013 12:00 PM EDT 43 33 59 3 0 Justin Timberlake announced a new long-term partnership with MasterCard on Monday that will kick off Sunday, May 5, with an exclusive cardmember concert at New York’s Roseland Ballroom. Tickets for the show will be available through MasterCar ...
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Beastie Boys Sign Deal for ‘Multidimensional’ Biography
April 29, 2013 11:05 AM EDT A year out from losing one their three founders, the Beastie Boys are ready to tell their story. The surviving Beastie Boys are penning a book -- but it won't be your formulaic memoir. Michael "Mike D" Diamond and Adam "Ad-Ro ...
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Civil Suit Between Michael Jackson's Mother and AEG Live Could Cost Billions
April 29, 2013 11:03 AM EDT LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Millions, and possibly billions, of dollars are at stake in a civil trial starting Monday over allegations from Michael Jackson's mother that the company promoting his comeback failed to properly investigate the doctor c ...
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Grand Ole Opry To Hold Public Funeral For George Jones
April 29, 2013 6:38 AM EDT 3 4 0 0 A public funeral will be held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville for country music superstar George Jones, who died Friday at the age of 81. Brad Paisley, Mel Tillis and Other Grand Ole Opry Stars Honor George Jones Publicist Kirt Webster ...
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Brad Paisley, Mel Tillis and Other Grand Ole Opry Stars Honor George Jones
April 28, 2013 1:47 AM EDT 1 20 21 3 0 Grand Ole Opry member and Country Music Hall of Famer George Jones, who died April 26 at the age of 81, last played the Grand Ole Opry in 2011, but he was fondly remembered by stars of the venerable institution on the night of his death. Opry ...
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Business Matters: California Ticketing Legislation Favors Live Nation
April 26, 2013 8:51 PM EDT 1 0 13 0 0 Live Nation got a boost on Tuesday when the California Assembly upheld language in a bill that allows for paperless ticketing technology and creates a penalty for people who use software -- called bots -- to circumvent security measures placed ...
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The Evolution of iTunes: The Birth of a Colossus
April 26, 2013 3:01 PM EDT This is an excerpt from an article that first appeared in the May 4, 2013 issue of Billboard magazine, which also features our cover story on Rod Stewart's return to rock, an in-depth look at the 10th anniversary of the iTunes Music Store, ...
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Backbeat: Billboard/Samsung Galaxy Thought-Leadership Breakfast at Latin Music Conference
April 26, 2013 2:38 PM EDT 4 0 0 On Thursday morning during Billboard's Latin Conference, Billboard editorial director Bill Werde and executive director of Latin content Leila Cobo hosted a thought-leadership breakfast, presented by Samsung Galaxy. The group of 20 guests e ...
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Exclusive: Nettwerk Music Group Raises $10.25 Million
April 26, 2013 2:01 PM EDT This article first appeared in the May 4, 2013 issue of Billboard magazine, which also features our cover story on Rod Stewart's return to rock, an in-depth look at the 10th anniversary of the iTunes Music Store, our incomparable charts and ...
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Frank Barsalona Remembered By Paul McGuinness, Rob Light, Jon Landau, More at Memorial
April 26, 2013 1:49 PM EDT 82 7 0 0 An impressive group of some of the most influential players in the history of the touring industry filled New York City's Irving Plaza last night to pay tribute to pioneering agent Frank Barsalona , who died last year. “Remembering Frank” ...
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Billboard's '40 Under 40' for 2013: Cast Your Nominations Here!
April 26, 2013 12:00 PM EDT 9 36 41 0 0 Who are the rising young executives driving our business forward? Billboard's new Power Players special feature "40 Under 40" will identify these individuals -- and we invite our readers to offer their nominations online here. I ...
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Lauryn Hill Confirms Sony Deal, Calls Reports ‘Inaccurate’
April 26, 2013 8:51 AM EDT Lauryn Hill took to her Tumblr page to comment on recent media reports that she’d inked a new deal with Sony Music in order to help her avoid prison time for three years' worth of missed tax returns. She wrote that she will be launching a n ...
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Olga Tañón, Carla Morrison, Kany Garcia, America Sierra: Latin's Leading Ladies Discuss Success On Their Own Terms
April 25, 2013 12:23 PM EDT Panel: Latin's Leading Ladies Moderator: Justino Aguila, Associate Editor for Latin Music, Billboard Speakers: Kany Garcia Carla Morrison America Sierra Olga Tañón Outspoken, confident and charming, the four woemn who comprised the “Latin L ...
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Vibe Magazine Purchased by SpinMedia, Will Probably Go Online-Only
April 25, 2013 12:15 PM EDT SpinMedia, the company formerly known as Buzz Media that includes a number of websites including Spin magazine, has bought Vibe, the hip-hop/R&B magazine founded by Quincy Jones and Time Warner in 1992. SpinMedia has acquired the rights to V ...
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Billboard Latin Music Conference: Telemundo Head Emilio Romano on the Wide Inroads His Network Offers Artists
April 24, 2013 6:55 PM EDT This past Tuesday, April 16, Telemundo scored a rare coup for a Hispanic television network. Thanks to its original novela, "El Señor de los Cielos," the station took the top ratings spot at 10 p.m. on Friday for all adults age 18 to 3 ...
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House Judiciary Committee to Conduct Comprehensive Review of Copyright Law
April 24, 2013 6:53 PM EDT Rep. Bob Goodlatte, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, announced Wednesday the committee will conduct a comprehensive review of US copyright law in the coming months. “The goal of these hearings will be to determine whether the laws are ...
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Gloria Estefan Talks Career, Internet, Advice for Young Musicians at Billboard Latin Music Conference
April 24, 2013 6:50 PM EDT It takes a lot of hard work to keep the crown as queen of all Latina musical artists. But Gloria Estefan makes it look easy. Latin music's premier female artist -- with seven Latin Grammys and more than 100 million albums sold -- has a new ...
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Los Angeles’ Iconic Gibson Amphitheatre to Close in September
April 24, 2013 3:57 PM EDT Live Nation has confirmed that the iconic Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, Calif., will shutter in September as a result of the building’s lease agreement coming to an end. The company says the last concerts at the 6,000-capacity venue wil ...
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Billboard Latin Music Conference: Viva for VEVO Panel Addresses the Nascent Company's Growth
April 24, 2013 3:03 PM EDT Panel: "Viva for VEVO" – Maximizing your presence and revenue in the world’s leading all-premium music video and entertainment platform. Moderator: Bill Werde , editorial director, Billboard Speakers: Gustavo Lopez , EVP, Brand Partner ...
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Jenni Rivera Remembered: 1969-2012
April 24, 2013 2:35 PM EDT Jenni Rivera: 1969-2012 Jenni Rivera On the Charts: 7 Top Ten Latin Albums, 8 Top Ten Regional Mexican Singles, More Jenni Rivera's Legacy: From Her Music Empire to her Upcoming Film Debut in 'Filly Brown' Jenni Rivera Discusses H ...
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Lady Antebellum Teams With Citi For 'Golden' Release In NYC
April 24, 2013 2:31 PM EDT Lady Antebellum will partner with Citi in a record release show for the group’s new album “Golden” at the McKittrick Hotel in New York City on May 7. The McKittrick Hotel is the home of Punchdrunk’s immersive play “Sleep No More.” In a deal brok ...
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Billboard Latin Music Conference: How Univision Leverages Its Massive Reach to Push Artists
April 24, 2013 11:48 AM EDT Giving one of the last talks of the Billboard Latin Music Conference's first full day, Jose Valle, president of Univision Radio, made the promise that his lecture would be both brief and bold. The charismatic head of the immense chain of Sp ...
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Coca-Cola, SBS, More Win Marketing Awards at Billboard Latin Music Conference (Updated)
April 24, 2013 11:07 AM EDT 6 31 13 0 0 The third annual Billboard Latin Marketing Awards honors went to Coca-Cola, Spanish Broadcasting System, Net 10 and Mastercard Mexico during a ceremony at the 2013 Billboard Latin Music Conference presented by State Farm in association with P ...
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Billboard Latin Music Conference: Pepsi Continues Its Journey with Latin Artists via 'Vive Hoy' and 3Ball MTY
April 24, 2013 10:59 AM EDT While plenty of major brands are rushing to scoop up Latin artists for partnerships as that market segment explodes, Pepsi boasts a long history of doing so already. The soda giant enjoyed center stage late Tuesday afternoon at the Billboard Lat ...
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Katy Perry Files $6.5 Million Counterclaim Against Hair-Product Company
April 23, 2013 9:38 PM EDT 2 8 0 0 Pop star Katy Perry has struck back at the hair-styling company that rushed into court April 11 in anticipation of being sued over an endorsement contract. Two weeks ago, Jemella Group Limited sued Perry's loan-out company, Killer Queen LLC ...
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Iggy Azalea Signs to Island Def Jam
April 23, 2013 5:33 PM EDT 2 14 0 0 Iggy Azalea has had her fair share of label drama. The Australian-born rapper signed to Interscope last year but parted ways after she and the label didn't see eye-to-eye on her management deal with T.I.'s Grand Hustle imprint. All ...
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Will.i.am Says He Accidentally Stole a Song
April 23, 2013 5:06 PM EDT 1 0 15 0 0 Will.i.am admitted confusion today over whether he ever had the rights to use the backing track on his new song "Let's Go," featuring Chris Brown. Russian producer and DJ Arty had accused the Black Eyed Pea of stealing his song, ...
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Apple Grossed $43.6 Billion Last Quarter, Surpassing Expectations
April 23, 2013 5:01 PM EDT 3 3 11 0 0 Apple posted revenue of $43.6 billion and net profit of $9.5 billion, or $10.09 per share, in the quarter ended March 31. Both figures surpassed analysts' expectations. However, the company's 37.5% gross margin, down from 47.4% a year ...
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Updated: Universal Music Group Wins Appeal Against Grooveshark
April 23, 2013 4:51 PM EDT 2 0 5 0 0 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false In a closely watched digital copyright lawsuit, a panel of five judges in the New York State Supreme Court of Appeals on Tuesday reversed a lower state court decision favoring Escape Media Group Inc., th ...
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Billboard Latin Conference Panels: Mana's Sergio Vallin On His Guitars; Top 5 Moves To Make or Break Your Career
April 23, 2013 3:58 PM EDT 1 34 9 0 0 Panel: The Essential Partnership: Artists & Their Instruments Moderator: Leila Cobo Executive Director, Latin Content & Programming, Billboard Speakers: Sergio Vallín, Guitarist, Maná Sergio Villanueva, SVP of Manufacturing, Fender A ...
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Watch Natalia Jimenez Channel Janis Joplin at Billboard Latin Music Conference (Video)
April 23, 2013 1:45 PM EDT 1 1 18 0 0 You never quite know what’s going to come out of the Billboard Latin Music Conference. Yesterday, for example, the Spanish singer/songwriter Natalia Jimenez was discussing her career at Billboard's annual Most Influential Women in Latin Mu ...
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Backbeat at Billboard Latin Music Conference: Mas y Mas Música Showcase Highlights Burgeoning Crossover Hopefuls
April 23, 2013 10:36 AM EDT 1 1 16 0 0 At the Billboard Latin Music Conference's Mas y Mas Música Showcase yesterday evening, hopeful performers aimed clearly for the top of the Latin Pop Songs charts -- or even the Hot 100. Held on the third-floor ballroom of the J.W. Marriott ...
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Lauryn Hill Tax Evasion Sentencing Delayed
April 22, 2013 9:59 PM EDT 1 0 20 0 0 A federal judge postponed Lauryn Hill's tax evasion sentencing on Monday but not before scolding the eight-time Grammy-winning singer for reneging on a promise to make restitution by now. Hill pleaded guilty last year to not paying federal ...
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Billboard's Annual Most Influential Women in Latin Music Luncheon Features Natalia Jimenez, Kicks off Latin Week in Miami
April 22, 2013 4:29 PM EDT 1 121 38 0 0 Power players in the Latin music industry got a preview of both pop singer/songwriter Natalia Jimenez ’s upcoming album and Barefoot Wine’s new Refresh brand on Tuesday at the second annual Billboard Most Influential Women in Latin Music lunc ...
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How Guy Oseary, Scooter Braun and Troy Carter Are Finding the Rock Stars of Tech: Billboard Cover Story
April 22, 2013 2:37 PM EDT 9 164 81 0 0 This Billboard cover story (Vol. 125, Issue No. 15, newstand: April 13) entitled "Power Trio" examines three of the music industry’s most successful music and tech entrepreneurs: Guy Oseary, Scooter Braun and Troy Carter, who in add ...
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Video: Diplo, Skrillex, Patrick Moxey, Russell Simmons, Troy Carter, More: Choice Quotes From IMS Engage
April 22, 2013 2:25 PM EDT 63 16 0 0 The first year of IMS Engage, a one-day conference built upon Ibiza's successful International Music Summit (co-founded by Pete Tong, Paul Oakenfold, and other titans of Europe's dance industry), was a qualified success, drawing over ...
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ASCAP Expo: Women Behind Music - Including Chris Brown Manager Tina Davis, UMPG EVP Ethiopia Habtemariam – on Playing For Keeps
April 22, 2013 2:01 PM EDT 1 4 24 0 0 A crowd of mostly females piled into the Dolby Ballroom last Friday to attend the ASCAP Expo’s “Women Behind Music: Playing for Keeps” panel. Moderated by ASCAP’s VP of Urban, Creative Services, Nicole George-Middleton , the panel was headed up ...
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Boi-1da, DJ Camper, DJ Mustard, Harmony Samuels Discuss The Secrets of Urban Hitmaking
April 22, 2013 1:43 PM EDT 2 34 27 0 0 Hip-hop producer Boi-1da has worked on hit tracks such as Drake’s “Best I Ever Had” and Eminem’s “Not Afraid;” DJ Camper is known for his work with “Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay” ft. Kanye West and Roscoe; DJ Mustard has credits such as “I’m D ...
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ASCAP Expo: Ralph Murphy’s Laws of Songwriting
April 22, 2013 1:29 PM EDT 2 11 26 0 0 A room full of eager songwriters piled into the Mt. Olympus Ballroom of Hollywood's Lowes Hotel on Friday, all hoping to pick up a few tips and tricks from ASCAP's VP of Membership/International and songwriting veteran, Ralph Murphy ...
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Boston Radio Again Transforms From Playing Music To Covering Tragic News
April 19, 2013 3:07 PM EDT 1 1 23 0 0 As on Monday, when bomb explosions killed three and injured more than 180, further violence spurs more continuous news coverage today. For the second time this week, tragically, Boston's FM radio dial has transformed essentially from an ou ...