Chart Moves: The Neighbourhood Debuts, Van Halen's '1984' Returns After 20-Plus Years

Chart Moves: The Neighbourhood Debuts, Van Halen's '1984' Returns After 20-Plus Years

The Neighbourhood debuts its first full-length album with 9,000. Its breakout single, "Sweater Weather," jumps 4-2 on Alternative Songs as well. And Van Halen's classic album returns to the chart for the first time since July 13, 1985, thanks to sale pricing in the iTunes Store. Read on for more chart news about Snoop Lion, George Jones, the Postal Service and more.
Slayer’s Jeff Hanneman Dead at 49

Slayer’s Jeff Hanneman Dead at 49

Slayer guitarist and founding member Jeff Hanneman died earlier today of liver failure. He was 49.
George Jones Funeral: Brad Paisely, Wynonna Judd, Kid Rock, Laura Bush, More Say Goodbye at Opry Memorial

George Jones Funeral: Brad Paisely, Wynonna Judd, Kid Rock, Laura Bush, More Say Goodbye at Opry Memorial

George Jones performed hundreds of times at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House -- whether on the WSM Radio show, or appearing on such shows from the auditorium like the CMA Awards, so it's only appropriate that this morning's funeral has turned out to be a farewell fit for a country king. Open to the public, fans started lining up yesterday for a chance to say farewell to the artist known as "The Possum."
Music City Mourns Country Legend George Jones

Music City Mourns Country Legend George Jones

Thousands of fans who had been waiting in line since the wee hours joined some of country's biggest stars Thursday to pay their respects to George Jones at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. Billboard.biz will be following this story throughout the day.

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