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Justin Timberlake's '20/20' Dethrones David Bowie On UK Albums Chart
March 25, 2013 8:04 AM EDT Justin Timberlake’s three-week reign on the U.K. singles chart with “Mirrors” (RCA/Sony Music Entertainment) may be over, but now he’s the king of the album market, after “The 20/20 Experience” debuted at No. 1 yesterday (Sunday) as the fastest-se ...
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Bon Jovi, David Bowie Lead Six Top 10 Debuts on Billboard 200
March 20, 2013 11:25 AM EDT 110 78 0 0 Mindless Behavior, Eric Clapton, "Sound City" all make notable starts on this week's albums chart The Billboard 200 albums chart welcomes six debuts into its top 10 this week, led by Bon Jovi at No. 1 with its fifth chart-topper: ...
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Bon Jovi Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200, David Bowie Trails at No. 2
March 19, 2013 9:19 PM EDT 25 9 0 0 Bon Jovi scores its fifth No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart, as What About Now debuts with 101,000 sold in its first week, according to Nielsen SoundScan. It's the act's third straight studio album to debut at No. 1, following Th ...
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Bon Jovi, David Bowie Headed to Nos. 1 and 2 on Billboard 200
March 16, 2013 10:00 AM EDT 1.113 k 302 3 0 Earlier this week we reported that Bon Jovi and David Bowie were vying for the No. 1 slot on next week's Billboard 200 albums chart. However, Bon Jovi has now pulled ahead, and it seems like the band's "What About Now" ...
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Bon Jovi, David Bowie Eye One-Two Finish on Next Week's Billboard 200 Chart
March 15, 2013 8:07 PM EDT As reported earlier this week, Bon Jovi and David Bowie were vying for the No. 1 slot on next week's Billboard 200 albums chart. Bon Jovi has now pulled ahead, and it seems like the band's new album, "What About Now," is a lo ...
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Neil Diamond to Receive 'Legend of Live' Award at Billboard Touring Awards
October 16, 2012 7:00 PM EDT Billboard announced today that legendary singer/songwriter Neil Diamond will receive its prestigious Legend of Live Award at the 2012 Billboard Touring Awards on Nov. 8 at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York. Additionally, Harlem's legendary Apollo ...
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Neil Diamond to Be Honored as 'Legend of Live' at 2012 Billboard Touring Awards
October 16, 2012 8:00 AM EDT Billboard announced today that legendary singer/songwriter Neil Diamond will receive its prestigious Legend of Live Award at the 2012 Billboard Touring Awards on Nov. 8 at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York. Additionally, Harlem's legendary Apol ...
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Jeffrey Azoff, Son of Irving, Joins CAA as Music Agent
October 10, 2012 7:55 PM EDT Music manager Jeffrey Azoff is joining talent agency CAA, where he will work as a music agent. He will start with the agency on Oct. 22. Register today for the Billboard Touring Conference & Awards November 7-8 in New York City and Save $50. ( ...
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Photos: iHeartRadio Music Festival 2012
September 23, 2012 11:35 AM EDT Live Festival Taylor Swift Pink Linkin Park Pitbull Prince Mary J. Blige Gerard Brad Paisley Sammy Enrique Iglesias Joe Perry Steven Tyler Gavin DeGraw Calvin Harris Jonas Brothers Aerosmith Rihanna Ryan Miley Cyrus Mafia House Gwen Stefani Miranda ...
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iHeartRadio Music Festival 2012 Day 1 Highlights
September 22, 2012 8:49 PM EDT iHeartRadio Music Festival 2012 Day 1 Highlights Las Vegas , Lil Wayne , psy , Bon Jovi , Usher , Rihanna , GANGNAM STYLE , Jason Aldean , megan and liz , IHeartRadio Videos Bon Jovi Gwen Stefani Jason Aldean Lil Wayne Miranda Lambert PSY Rihanna Sw ...
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iHeartRadio 2012: Bon Jovi's New Music, Gwen Gets Hit On + More Backstage Moments
September 22, 2012 8:05 PM EDT iHeartRadio Music Festival's first night was jam-packed with highlights , shared with 13,000 attendees at Las Vegas' MGM Grand Hotel Friday night and potentially dozens of millions of listeners and viewers across various Clear Channel radi ...
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Richie Sambora Backstage at iHeartRadio Music Festival 2012
September 22, 2012 2:05 PM EDT Richie Sambora Backstage at iHeartRadio Music Festival 2012 richie sambora , IHeartRadio , Bon Jovi , Richie Sambora , Bon Jovi Videos Richie Sambora Bon Jovi ...
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No Doubt, Rihanna, Usher, Rock IHeartRadio Fest In Las Vegas on Day One
September 22, 2012 1:28 PM EDT Kevin Mazur/WireImage "Go ahead and stare / and take a picture please / if you need," Gwen Stefani pleaded several songs into No Doubt's opening set at iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas Friday night at the MGM Grand. The lyric ...
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iHeartRadio 2012: No Doubt, Rihanna, Usher Rock Vegas on Day 1
September 22, 2012 11:35 AM EDT "Go ahead and stare / and take a picture please / if you need,"and Demi Lovato , on separate occasions, as well as Olympian Ryan Lochte) and a giant onstage wall of photos and tweets posted and updated throughout the night, it was hard to ...
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Bon Jovi Backstage at iHeartRadio Music Festival 2012
September 22, 2012 10:53 AM EDT Bon Jovi Backstage at iHeartRadio Music Festival 2012 IHeartRadio , interview , Bon Jovi , Bon Jovi , Interview Videos Bon Jovi Interview ...
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The Beat 9/19: Jason Aldean, Soundgarden, Big & Rich, Colbie Caillat
September 19, 2012 4:51 PM EDT The Beat 9/19: Jason Aldean’s “Night Train” Arrives October 16, Judge Juggling on The Voice, “Hillbilly Jedi” Officially Lucas Approved Colbie Caillat , jonathan brooks , featuredVideo1 , soundgarden , Billboard , The Voice , Bon Jovi , Usher , Chri ...
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40 Under 40: Eric Wong
August 02, 2012 4:02 PM EDT Eric Wong Executive VP of Marketing, Island Def Jam Music Group; Founder, Eric Wong Management Website: islanddefjam.com Twitter: @thisiswong Marketing Mind Two decades after landing his first music industry internship as a 16-year-old high school ...
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'American Idol' Judges: 10 Picks to Replace Steven & Jennifer
July 14, 2012 12:00 PM EDT The news that Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez were both leaving their "American Idol" posts rocked the reality-TV set to its core this week, forcing fans to speculate about who might replace the two popular judges. Considering "Idol&# ...
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iHeartRadio Festival Returns With Headliners Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Lil Wayne, Usher
July 09, 2012 10:51 AM EDT Clear Channel's inaugural two-day dance through Las Vegas last year was dubbed "the biggest live music event in radio history," and they're bringing back the moniker again this year, with headliners that span the breadth of pop ...
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Rockin' the Flag: 35 Musicians Wearing the Stars & Stripes
July 04, 2012 9:45 AM EDT Features Lil Wayne Flags Perry Wiz Khalifa Rihanna Bono Lady Gaga Beyonce Glee Kurt Ke$ha Justin Timberlake Jessica Simpson Carrie Underwood Bon Jovi Britney Spears Hayes Christina Aguilera Billy Joe Pink Busta Rhymes Mariah Carey Stone Temple Pilot ...
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Music's 10 Sexiest Men 2012
June 12, 2012 12:12 PM EDT Photos Adam Lambert Maroon 5 Justin Bieber Enrique Iglesias Tokio Hotel Bruno Mars Portrait Bon Jovi Chris Brown Show Usher Drake Black bbcom Media: 2082669-adam-lambert-617-409.jpg 2082669-adam-lambert-617-409.jpg 1. Adam Lambert (26% of the vote) ...
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Pub Briefs: Spirit Music Group Buys Jimmy Sturr Catalog, Imagem Music USA Signs John Shanks, and More
May 24, 2012 9:00 PM EDT Spirit Music Group Buys Jimmy Sturr Catalog -- Spirit Music Group has purchased the complete song catalog of polka icon Jimmy Sturr as part of a joint venture with with Lauren Keiser, the veteran print and concert music publisher. The deal covers ...
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Business Matters: @NARM - Ready or Not, Brands and Music Are BFFs
May 09, 2012 8:39 PM EDT @NARM - Ready or Not, Brands and Music Are Best Friends Forever -- Brands are getting more involved with music. That may not always be a good thing, but it's a trend that isn't going to reverse course. "Bands and Brands 20 : Who ...
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Dick Clark: His Life and Career in Photos
April 18, 2012 6:10 PM EDT Features Dick Clark Clark Richard Barbara James Clark Brown James James Brown King Barry Manilow Davis Clive Smokey Robinson Cyndi Lauper Michael Clark Michael Bolton Miss America Celine Dion Mötley Crüe Debbie Harry Britney Spears LL Cool J Gene Si ...
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Madonna Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200, Lionel Richie at No. 2
April 03, 2012 6:20 PM EDT M adonna scores her eighth No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart with the debut of her "MDNA," while Lionel Richie 's all-star country collaborations covers album "Tuskegee" bows in the runner-up slot -- his highest-chartin ...
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Madonna's 'MDNA' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200, Lionel Richie Bows at No. 2
April 03, 2012 5:56 PM EDT Madonna scores her eighth No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart with the debut of her "MDNA," while Lionel Richie's all-star country collaborations covers album "Tuskegee" bows in the runner-up slot -- his highest-chartin ...
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Madonna, Lionel Richie Set For Big Billboard 200 Debuts
March 28, 2012 6:10 PM EDT Madonna 's 12th studio album, "MDNA," is on course to easily debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart next week. Industry sources suggest the set could sell between 300,000 to 350,000 copies by the end of the tracking week on Sunday, ...
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Madonna's 'MDNA' Set for No. 1 Debut on Billboard 200; Lionel Richie Also Big
March 28, 2012 5:47 PM EDT Madonna's 12th studio album, "MDNA," is on course to easily debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart next week. Industry sources suggest the set could sell between 300,000 to 350,000 copies by the end of the tracking week on Sunday ...
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Taylor Swift Leads Billboard's 2012 Top 40 Money Makers -- See the Full List
March 09, 2012 11:30 AM EST As the concert business rebounded in 2011, touring remained the biggest source of income for the top earners in the U.S. music business. Billboard's sixth annual Money Makers ranking includes veteran road warriors U2, Kenny Chesney and Bon Jo ...
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Exclusive: Randy Phillips Re-Ups As President/CEO of AEG Live
February 09, 2012 8:55 AM EST Randy Phillips has signed a new contract to remain the President & CEO of AEG Live, the position he has held with the live entertainment division of Los Angeles-based Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) since joining the company in 10 years ago ...
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Jay-Z, Beyonce, U2, Lady Gaga Rank on Billboard Power 100 List
January 27, 2012 2:15 PM EST Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, Ryan Seacrest, Simon Cowell Also Impact List You may not know Irving Azoff by face, or even by name, but rest assured that the chairman of Live Nation -- the world's largest promoter, ticketing company and artist manage ...
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Billboard Power 100: Tim Leiweke
January 27, 2012 10:00 AM EST No. 9 Tim Leiweke President/CEO Anschutz Entertainment Group Twitter: @AEGworldwide The Man With The Plan... Tim Leiweke is the man whom enigmatic billionaire Phillip Anschutz trusted to build a sports and entertainment empire, and Leiweke has del ...
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Top 25 Tours of 2011
December 09, 2011 8:55 AM EST Chart Article 2011 turned out to be a resounding comeback year for the live music business, including a new record for the highest-grossing and most widely-attended tour of all time, U2's three-year 360° tour. The list of the Top 25 Tours compr ...
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The Year In Touring
December 08, 2011 8:10 AM EST Surprising no one, the final leg of U2's record-shattering 360 tour was enough to make U2 the top touring act of 2011, with $293.3 million in box office and nearly 3 million in ticket sales generated in the time frame of Nov. 1, 2010-Nov. 8, ...
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TVXQ Breaks Bon Jovi's Record in Japan, Headlines Billboard KPOP Masters Concert
October 06, 2011 11:00 PM EDT TVXQ (pronounced "Dong Bang Shin Ki") is still making waves in the Japanese music industry. The male duo released its new album "Tone" on Sept. 28 and it promptly hit No. 1 on the Japan Oricon daily sales chart, a position they c ...
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Former Michael Jackson Manager Frank DiLeo Dies
August 24, 2011 8:36 PM EDT Music industry executive Frank DiLeo, who managed Michael Jackson 's career in the 1980s and returned as his manager in the superstar's final days, has died. He was 64. Publicist Karen Sundell says DiLeo died Wednesday morning. The cause o ...
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Music's Hottest Dads: A Father's Day Photo Gallery
June 17, 2011 5:05 PM EDT Features Ricky Martin Willow Will Smith Keith Urban Joel Nicole Richie Bon Jovi Usher Little Gavin Rossdale Gwen Stefani Family Ashlee Simpson Pete Simpson Eddie Vedder Anthony Chris Cornell Daughters Diddy LL Cool J Lil Wayne 50 Cent bbcom Media: ...
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POTW: Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez, Lady Gaga, Lil Wayne
June 03, 2011 6:00 PM EDT Photos of the Week Ocean Justin Selena Lady Gaga Shania Twain Spider Bono U2 Rihanna Scotty McCreery Queen Latifah Miami Lil Wayne Heat Kylie Minogue Flava Foo Fighters Shakira Kevin Bon Jovi Jonas Perry Farrell Dave Navarro Ludacris Magnum Jordan K ...
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POTW: Katy Perry, Gaga, Bieber and more '2011 Billboard Music Awards' Finalists
May 13, 2011 4:30 PM EDT Photos of the Week Kangaroo Katy Perry Lady Gaga Japan Nivea Rihanna Bono Ke$ha Justin Bieber Hilary Scott Lady Antebellum Rico Love Usher Performance Michael Steven Bon Jovi Roger Waters bbcom Media: 1102319-katy-perry-kangaroo-bbma-617-409.jpg 11 ...
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Chaz Fest Offers Freaky, Funky Alternative to New Orleans Jazz Fest
May 03, 2011 2:50 PM EDT While hundreds of thousands of people from across the globe flock to the world-renowned 42nd annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival to catch national acts like Arcade Fire, Bon Jovi and Willie Nelson as well as local legends Allen Toussai ...
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Universal Music Group Layoffs Expected Today
January 21, 2011 12:00 AM EST Universal Music Group is expected to undergo another round of layoffs today (Jan. 21). The company which counts powerhouse label Interscope Geffen A&M (home to U2,Eminem and Lady Gaga), the legendary R&B shop Universal Motown, Island Def J ...
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Photo Gallery: Happy 40th Birthday, Mary J. Blige!
January 11, 2011 2:11 PM EST Features Janet Jackson Flea Anthony GABBA Dave Grohl Liz Phair Mariah Carey Jamie Foxx Will Smith LL Cool J Bret Michaels Toni Braxton Sheryl Crow Sarah McLachlan Shania Twain Martina McBride Bon Jovi Trent Reznor Benet Paula Abdul American idol Bjo ...
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POTW: Rihanna, Bon Jovi, Taylor Swift, Lil Wayne
November 12, 2010 2:26 PM EST Photos of the Week Bon Jovi Rihanna Taylor Swift Girls Lil Wayne Ke$ha Drake Katy Perry Alicia Keys Swizz Beatz No More Bono Ricky Martin Mario Lopez Nicki Minaj Sheryl Crow Miranda Lambert Loretta Lynn Hilary Janet Jackson Swank Women Janelle Justi ...
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Lady Gaga Tops MTV European Music Awards
November 08, 2010 12:00 AM EST Lady Gaga topped the winners at the MTV European Music Awards 2010 in Madrid, scooping the awards for best pop, best female and best song for "Bad Romance." Lady Gaga thanked MTV and her fans via satellite from Budapest, where she was pe ...
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Lady Gaga Tops MTV European Music Awards
November 07, 2010 7:55 PM EST Pop sensation Lady Gaga topped the winners at the MTV European Music Awards 2010 in Madrid, scooping the awards for best pop, best female and best song for "Bad Romance." Lady Gaga thanked MTV and her fans via satellite from Budapest, wher ...
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Lady Gaga Tops MTV European Music Awards
November 07, 2010 7:55 PM EST Events Rihanna Miley Cyrus Ke$ha Shakira Kings of Leon Bon Jovi Katy Perry Roses Haley Paramore Williams Plan B B.o.B Russell Brand Crowd Meat Neon Wide bbcom Media: 501672-rihanna-performing-emas-mtv-617-409.jpg 501672-rihanna-performing-emas-mtv- ...
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Bieber, Ke$ha, Katy Perry to Perform at American Music Awards
October 27, 2010 8:58 AM EDT A newlywed, a teen heartthrob and a glittery pop star are set to take the stage at the 38th annual American Music Awards. Katy Perry , Justin Bieber and Ke$ha will make their debuts on the AMAs next month, producers said Wednesday. All three are mul ...
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Billboard Bits: Lady Gaga and Elton John Duet, Axl Rose Faces Bentley Lawsuit
October 21, 2010 6:05 PM EDT Billboard Bits serves up the best bite-sized nuggets of music news and gossip. Lady Gaga and Elton John Team Up for Disney Duet Sir Elton John and Lady Gaga are teaming up for a duet entitled "Hello, Hello" to be featured in the upcoming D ...
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20 Banned Album Covers
October 19, 2010 12:33 PM EDT Kanye West John Lennon Yoko Ono Roses Destruction The Coup Electric Jimmy Lady Drive Love Scorpions David Bowie Diamond Dogs The Black Crowes Hitch Roger Waters Street Lynyrd Skynyrd Survivors Reach Pantera Beyond Blind Faith Bon Jovi Slippery When ...
