In today's Fix: Billboard Music Awards kick-off Sunday with Prince, Madonna, Lil Wayne, Taylor Swift, way more; Ticketmaster settles rewards suit for $23 mil; Superfly Presents' Googa Mooga improvements; Candice Glover wins 'American Idol'; Clear Channel & The CW partner; Pandora and direct licensing; Emeli Sande wins Ivor Novello; How Kanye teamed with Adult Swim; Labels vs. YouTube revival; more.

With a flawless voice that recalled past "American Idol" finalist Jennifer Hudson and a sense of determination after not making it in previous seasons, Candice Glover did the one thing Hudson wasn't able to do: She won the title of "American Idol."

Paul Drew, one of Top 40 radio’s major architects, died May 16 of natural causes at Victor Royale Assisted Living in Glendale, Calif. The 78-year-old’s multi-faceted career included stints as a DJ, programmer, broadcasting executive and consultant.

Two artists make 10-position jumps straight into the top 10 on the Social 50 this week, as both Demi Lovato and Avril Lavigne return to the region.

What would happen if Pandora did direct deals with major labels? Less than you might think. As long as Pandora continues to operate as a statutory service, artists would receive 50% of performance royalties that would be paid to labels.

While much of today's international music coverage on Israel focuses on the hot-button issue of artists performing in Israel, few if any look at Israeli musicians' success abroad. Enter Asaf Avidan, who has 80 upcoming European tour dates -- including opening spots for Ben Harper and David Guetta -- and an album on Polydor-Universal in Europe set for U.S. release next year to be followed by a tour promoted by The Agency Group.