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Gaga, Timberlake Songs Allegedly Stolen By German Hackers
December 03, 2010 11:15 AM EST Two young German computer hackers allegedly stole pop songs from Lady Gaga , Justin Timberlake , Ke$ha and Kelly Clarkson , selling them online and forcing the advanced release of several singles, officials said Friday. An 18-year-old high school st ...
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Artist Of The Year: Chris Brown
December 30, 2008 11:21 AM EST "Chris is just coming out of the shower, so we'll call you back in a couple of minutes." There's no doubt that many young females (as well as older ones, as you'll read below) would give anything to hear Chris Brown's a ...
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Anthony Hamilton's Heights
December 19, 2008 11:45 AM EST Anthony Hamilton is best-known for chronicling heartbreak on songs like "Charlene" and "Can't Let Go." But on "The Point of It All," arriving Dec. 16 from Jive, the artist says it's time to rejoice. Embodying ...
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Chris Brown Pairs With Rihanna, McGraw
December 12, 2008 10:20 AM EST Still riding high on the success of his 2007 sophomore Jive set "Exclusive," which has sold 1.9 million copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan, Chris Brown is wrapping up a banner 2008. Not only did he snare two more G ...
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Billboard Bits: Chris Brown, Sergio Mendes, Nylon Tour
March 26, 2008 12:00 AM EDT Chris Brown will re-release his sophomore Jive album, "Exclusive," in an expanded edition on June 3. Chris Brown will re-release his sophomore Jive album, "Exclusive," in an expanded edition on June 3. The disc will contain sever ...
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Jay-Z Leapfrogs Eagles, Britney For No. 1 Debut
November 14, 2007 12:00 AM EST Jay-Z scores his 10th No. 1 album on The Billboard 200, as "American Gangster" (Def Jam) debuts on top this week after selling 425,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The Jay-Z scores his 10th No. 1 album on Th ...
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Jay-Z In Line For 10th No. 1 Album
November 07, 2007 12:00 AM EST Jay-Z is on course to achieve his 10th No. 1 album on The Billboard 200, as his "American Gangster" set (Roc-A-Fella) leads Nielsen SoundScan's Building Chart, released today (Nov. 7). Unweighted sale Jay-Z is on course to achieve his ...
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Zomba Sues PerezHilton Site Over Britney Leaks
October 11, 2007 12:00 AM EDT Zomba sued PerezHilton.com for copyright infringement today (Oct. 11), saying the gossip Web site illegally posted recordings by Britney Spears. The suit, filed in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles, Zomba sued PerezHilton.com for copyright infringe ...
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Timberlake Goes Corporate With Own Label
May 29, 2007 12:00 AM EDT Justin Timberlake has launched his own label, Tennman Records, which will be a joint venture with Interscope. Timberlake will serve as chairman and CEO of the new company, which will be distributed in Justin Timberlake has launched his own label, Te ...
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Chris Brown Offering 'Exclusive' In September
April 18, 2007 12:00 AM EDT Teen R&B star Chris Brown is eyeing a September release for his sophomore Jive album, "Exclusive." Brown, who has also written several songs this time around, says recording has been like "a famil Teen R&B star Chris Brown is ...
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Core DJ Confab Unleashes New Talent
March 16, 2007 12:00 AM EDT The Core DJ conference, taking place in Miami from March 15-17, is a conference held for both DJs and labels alike. Labels making an appearance at this year's confab included Universal/Motown, Interscope/Geffen, Warner Bros., Def Jam, Bad Boy ...
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Born 'Sexy'
September 11, 2006 12:00 AM EDT Justin Timberlake has already rocketed to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "SexyBack," the first single from his sophomore Jive solo album, "FutureSex/LoveSounds." Justin Timberlake has already rocketed to No. 1 on the Billboa ...
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Britney Copyright Infringement Suit Dismissed
May 27, 2003 12:00 AM EDT A federal judge dismissed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Britney Spears, saying two Philadelphia songwriters failed to prove the pop singer copied the melody of one of their songs. A federal judge dismissed a copyright infringement lawsuit ...
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Isleys, Jadakiss, Aaron Burst Onto Album Chart
August 16, 2001 12:00 AM EDT R&B stalwarts the Isley Brothers featuring Ronald Isley aka Mr. Biggs march to a career-best debut of No. 3 on The Billboard 200 this week with "Eternal" (DreamWorks/Interscope), one of four album R&B stalwarts the Isley Brothers f ...
