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Toni Braxton Will No Longer Record New Music
February 08, 2013 1:56 PM EST 178 133 0 'I don't feel the love for music anymore,' the singer says. After 20 years in music, Toni Braxton says she will no longer record new music. “I’m just not going to do any albums anymore; maybe touring occasionally here and there be ...
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Publishing Briefs: Reach, Downtown, House of Hassle, BMG Chrysalis, Patrick Joseph, Windish, More
December 21, 2012 9:33 AM EST Reach Music Links With Zac Brown, Band, Southern Ground Reach Music Publishing has signed a worldwide publishing-administration agreement with Zac Brown, founder of the Zac Brown Band. In addition, Reach Music will administer publishing for artist ...
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L.A. Reid to Be Honored at Pre-Grammy Gala; Quincy Jones and Al Schmitt at P&E Wing Event
December 18, 2012 11:30 AM EST Clive Davis and the Recording Academy will present the annual Pre-Grammy Gala on Saturday, Feb. 9, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., the evening before the 55th Annual Grammy Awards, the Academy announced this morning. As part of the ...
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L.A. Reid's Career Timeline: From Deele to 'X-Factor,' LaFace to Epic, TLC to Bieber
December 14, 2012 5:40 PM EST - May 1988 The R&B group with Ken "Babyface" Edmonds, Antonio "L.A." Reid has his first top big hit with "Two Occassions" as a member of the Deele, which peaks at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 on May 21. . - 198 ...
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Chart Moves: Tamar Braxton Feels the 'Love' on Hot 100; Taylor Swift's 'Trouble' Increases; Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Advance
December 13, 2012 7:52 PM EST Hot 100 As previously reported, Bruno Mars bounds to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 , as "Locked Out of Heaven" rises 2-1 in its 10th week on the chart. And Mariah Carey's 1994 classic "All I Want for Christmas Is You" e ...
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Toni Braxton Hospitalized for Lupus-Related Health Issues
December 08, 2012 2:45 AM EST Grammy-winning R&B singer Toni Braxton has been hospitalized in Los Angeles. The R&B performer says in a Tweet on Friday that she's been hospitalized because of "minor health issues" related to Lupus. A spokeswoman confirmed t ...
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How Summer Music Fests Are Helping Caribbean Economies
August 30, 2012 3:28 PM EDT What happens when international superstars such as the late Amy Winehouse, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Ne-Yo, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Chris Brown, Toni Braxton, Roberta Flack, and Damian Marley, just to name a few, ...
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Whitney Houston Earns 40th Top 40 Hit on R&B/Hip-Hop Songs with 'Celebrate'
August 24, 2012 11:00 AM EDT Although bittersweet, the late great Whitney Houston achieves her 40th top 40 hit on the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart as "Celebrate," her duet with Jordin Sparks , rises 49-39. The song -- from 2012 film, 'Sparkle,' -- is diva ...
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Born in the U.S.A.: Top 50 Stars of the 50 States
July 03, 2012 6:28 PM EDT Photos Alabama Festival Billboard Jewel Stevie Nicks Johnny Cash Beach John Denver Danny John Mayer George Thorogood Heart Gloria Estefan Truth Ray Charles Late Bruno Mars Show The Raiders Paul Revere Chicago Michael Jackson Brothers Everly Kansas L ...
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Chart Juice: Kanye West Takes Over Atop R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
June 29, 2012 4:20 PM EDT Just in time for summer celebrations, Kanye West and friends Big Sean , Pusha T and 2 Chainz take their party to No. 1 on R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, as "Mercy" (2-1) gives Usher the boot after 10 weeks on top with "Climax" (1-2). &qu ...
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Summer Songs 1985-2011
June 08, 2012 4:00 PM EDT Chart Article « Previous 1985-1989 1990-1999 2000-2011 Next » 1990 1. Vision Of Love Mariah Carey 2. "Step By Step" - New Kids On The Block 3. "She Ain't Worth It" - Glen Medeiros feat. Bobby Brown 4. "Cradle Of Love&qu ...
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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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L.A. Reid, Toni Braxton & Jon Voight Talk Whitney at Clive Davis Party
February 12, 2012 7:55 PM EST Ciara, India Arie, Ne-Yo, Jon Voight, Skrillex, Ben Vereen, Wiz Kalifa and Toni Braxton all have something in common this weekend: They've all been affected by the death of Whitney Houston. Just a couple hours after it was revealed the iconic s ...
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Beyonce Remembers Whitney Houston
February 12, 2012 6:30 PM EST 'She was the ultimate legend. The ultimate woman,' Beyonce says of Whitney Houston. Moments after hearing of Whitney Houston 's death, celebrities shared their condolences and tributes. Artists such as Mariah Carey , Toni Braxton , Je ...
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Updated: Whitney Houston Tributes From Artists, Executives, Including Beyonce, Berry Gordy, Quincy Jones, Aretha Franklin, Dozens More
February 12, 2012 2:47 PM EST As news of Whitney Houston's death rapidly spread around the globe, Twitter, the Internet and our inboxes filled with tributes, and Billboard.biz has spoken with dozens of people at many pre-Grammy events. Any attempt at a definitive list of ...
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Whitney Houston Honored on Twitter by Artists, Executives
February 11, 2012 9:15 PM EST As news of Whitney Houston's death spread on Saturday night, Twitter quickly filled with tributes from artists and executives who knew, worked with and admired her. Diddy, Mariah Carey, LA Reid, Christina Aguilera, Toni Braxton, Rob Stone were ...
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Whitney Houston Tributes From Artists, Executives Pour In
February 11, 2012 8:58 PM EST As news of Whitney Houston's death spread on Saturday night, Twitter quickly filled with tributes from artists and executives who knew, worked with and admired her. Diddy, Mariah Carey, LA Reid, Christina Aguilera, Toni Braxton, Russell Simmo ...
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Seen + Heard at Fashion Week
February 11, 2012 2:00 PM EST Photos Ballroom Roses Hiro Tommy Fashion Bone Marc Common Joe Jonas Jennifer Nettles Gloria Estefan Gabe Cobra Starship Ashlee Simpson Vivian Girls Spade Rebecca Duran Duran Girls on Film Eve Toni Braxton Juan Carlos Heart Truth Spread Chaka Khan Th ...
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Grammy Fashion: 50 Outrageous Outfits
January 30, 2012 12:34 PM EST Fashion Grammys 2013 Toni Braxton Cee Lo Green Jennifer Lopez Toni Green Grammy Award Lady Gaga Kanye West Alicia Keys Pink Sheryl Crow Britney Spears Jonas Brothers Beyoncé Rihanna Carrie Underwood Katy Perry Gwen Stefani Christina Aguilera R. Kell ...
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Billboard Power 100: Antonio "L.A." Reid
January 26, 2012 11:56 PM EST No. 37 Antonio "L.A." Reid Chairman/CEO Epic Records Twitter: @LA_Reid The Real X-Factor... When "The X Factor" was whittling down its contestants in late fall, Antonio "L.A." Reid's dressing room became much mor ...
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Rihanna's 'Love' Scores A Perfect 10 Atop Hot 100
January 18, 2012 4:41 PM EST Rihanna's "We Found Love," featuring Calvin Harris, remains atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart for a milestone 10th total week at the summit. The song, which already represents Rihanna's longest stay at No. 1 on the Hot 100, beco ...
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Rihanna's 'Love' Scores A Perfect 10 Atop Hot 100
January 18, 2012 4:15 PM EST Rihanna 's "We Found Love," featuring Calvin Harris, remains atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart for a milestone 10th total week at the summit. The song, which already represents Rihanna's longest stay at No. 1 on the Hot 100, becom ...
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Spotlight On Eruption Music Group
November 11, 2011 2:57 PM EST Chart Article An Indie Ignites Eruption Music Group takes DIY path to launch diverse new roster. Dream loud. It's the slogan of Eruption Music Group and words to live by for company CEO/artist Marco Bosco and his partner, president/co-founder A ...
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Soul Train Awards Adds New Roster of Performers
November 01, 2011 9:20 AM EDT The 2011 Soul Train Awards will have more surprises in store. The awards show, being taped on Thursday (Nov. 17) at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, will treat its audience and viewers to tribute performances to celebrate the achievements of the Legend A ...
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Richard Marx: 'The Playboy Club' Felt 'Doomed From the Start'
October 21, 2011 4:20 PM EDT Richard Marx lost a high-profile gig when NBC canceled "The Playboy Club," for which he was serving as a music producer. But the singer, songwriter and performer -- who racked up eight Top 10 singles between 1987-94 and worldwide sales of ...
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Toni Braxton and BC Jean Sign to The Collective
September 06, 2011 5:05 PM EDT Los Angeles-based entertainment/production company The Collective has signed Grammy Award-winning singer Toni Braxton and up-and-coming singer/songwriter BC Jean for worldwide career management. The announcement follows the company's recent sig ...
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Toni Braxton, BC Jean Sign With The Collective
September 06, 2011 4:59 PM EDT Los Angeles-based entertainment/production company The Collective has signed Grammy Award-winning singer Toni Braxton and singer/songwriter BC Jean for worldwide career management. The announcement follows the company's recent signing of sing ...
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'Braxton Family Values' Are Real On and Off Camera
April 14, 2011 8:30 AM EDT If you think all the bickering the Braxtons do on their new series is for the benefit of the cameras, think again - it's definitely the real part of this reality show. The sisters proved as much after the cameras stopped rolling on the first se ...
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POTW: Wiz Khalifa, Britney Spears, Snoop Dogg, Mariah Carey
April 01, 2011 7:00 PM EDT Photos of the Week Wiz Khalifa Selena Gomez Perez Justin Bieber Baby Mariah Carey Britney Spears Thom Yorke Sigh Universal Susan Boyle Earth Nicki Minaj Funeral Nate Dogg Asher Roth Flo Rida Fergie Josh Shakira Andy Akon Elton John Drake Lil Wayne B ...
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1000 NUMBER ONES: THE '90s
March 02, 2011 1:00 PM EST Mariah Carey. Boyz II Men. Hip-Hop. 'Candle In The Wind.' The bump of hip-hop and thrash of grunge may dominate our sonic memory of the '90s, yet the hits that bookended the decade were soaked in smooth. In late January 1990, Michael Bo ...
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Weekly Chart Notes: Nicki Minaj, Wiz Khalifa, 'Glee'
February 10, 2011 6:55 PM EST NICKI OF TIME: Nicki Minaj 's "Pink Friday" ascends to the Billboard 200 summit in its 11th week, marking the steadiest climb to No. 1 since Ray Charles ' "Genius Loves Company" reached the top spot in its 25th week dat ...
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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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Jesse McCartney Letting Shoppers 'Have It All' After Holidays
November 30, 2010 2:15 PM EST The Tuesday after Christmas is typically one of the quietest album release dates of the calendar year, with most other titles out in time to become stocking stuffers. "Have It All," Jesse McCartney 's fourth effort on Hollywood Record ...
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POTW: Christina Aguilera, Jay-Z, Pink, Lil Wayne
November 19, 2010 2:35 PM EST Photos of the Week Christina Aguilera Harry Belafonte West Pregnant Pink Lil Wayne Mohawk Ke$ha Nicki Minaj Katy Perry Perfume Brandy The Stars Kid Rock Drake Madonna Richie Rocco Rihanna Anthony Gwen Stefani Chris Brown Cher Hollywood Elton John Te ...
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Jesse McCartney Will Let Fans 'Have It All' in January 2011
October 18, 2010 10:00 AM EDT Pop singer Jesse McCartney will follow 2008's "Departure" with "Have It All," his fourth full-length set for a January 2011 release on Hollywood Records. The singer worked with "Departure" producer Sean Garrett, Ke ...
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Ask Billboard: Decade-Defining Artists & Songs
July 30, 2010 5:15 PM EDT Whether you're beach-going with California gurls (or ridin' solo), vacation-bound on airplanes or feeling just generally dynamite (perhaps because you're pretty good at drinkin' beer), enjoy this week's mailbag. "Ask Bi ...
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Chart Beat Thursday: Lee & Crystal Rock On
June 03, 2010 4:45 PM EDT LEE LEADS: Fox TV's "American Idol" continues to fulfill its promise of generating musical star power, as, a week after winning the series' ninth season, Lee DeWyze celebrates his first No. 1 on a Billboard chart. The newly-crown ...
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Teen Singer Charice, Already a Hit with Oprah, Tries to Win Over Her Peers
May 13, 2010 6:36 PM EDT Charice has already won over the mom market. The teen wunderkind from the Philippines has been wowing audiences with her big voice and Celine Dion covers on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and other shows for ...
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Chart Beat Thursday: "Glee" Club Of Hits Expands
May 13, 2010 4:05 PM EDT "GLEE": THE ROAD TO THE RECORD BOOK: While the members of William McKinley High School's glee club initially feared that joining the singing troupe would hurt their potential popularity, this week's Billboard Hot 100 illustrates ...
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Godsmack Grabs Third No. 1 Album; Eminem Wows Digitally
May 12, 2010 11:00 AM EDT While Godsmack notches its third No. 1 album on the Billboard 200, Eminem snares the best sales week for a digital download song this year. Over on the Digital Songs chart, Eminem's new single "Not Afraid" debuts at No. 1 with 379,000 ...
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POTW: Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Usher, Trey Songz
May 07, 2010 12:19 PM EDT Photos of the Week Justin Bieber Taylor Swift Trey Songz Berry Pink Usher Bill Clinton Bono Diddy Ashley Pete Simpson Weezer Toni Braxton Bon Jovi George Lopez Snoop Dogg Elvis Costello Elvis Presley John Wyclef Jean Paulina Rubio Queen Latifah Wolf ...
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Chart Beat Wednesday: Dirty Heads, Toni Braxton, Alicia Keys
May 05, 2010 1:15 PM EDT HEADS UP: Southern California reggae rockers the Dirty Heads collect a No. 1 with their first entry on the Alternative Songs chart, as "Lay Me Down" rises 3-1. The song features Rome of Sublime , which spent three weeks atop the list with ...
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Videos of the Week: Christina Aguilera's 'Not Myself Tonight,' Second-Grader Sings 'Don't Stop Believin'
April 30, 2010 9:00 AM EDT In this week's top 10 videos that had everyone buzzing, Christina Aguilera turns up the heat in her new video "Not Myself Tonight"; an eight-year-old nails "Don't Stop Believin'" for Ellen DeGeneres; Sharon Jones g ...
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Toni Braxton "Pulse" Album Preview
January 15, 2010 1:12 PM EST Toni Braxton, "Pulse" (Atlantic) Release Date: March 2010 After suffering from a heart disease-related illness in 2008, R&B singer Toni Braxton says she "didn't think I'd ever be able to do music again." But a conve ...
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Mary J. Blige Confirmed For 2010 Essence Music Fest
January 12, 2010 11:29 AM EST M ary J. Blige will return to New Orleans as this year as a headlining performer and official spokesperson of the annual Essence Music Festival, set for the weekend of July 2. Blige will be joining other entertainers, including artists, speakers, au ...
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Chart Beat Thursday: "Glee" Cast, Colbie Caillat, Sade
December 10, 2009 5:29 PM EST 'LAST'-ING IMPRESSIONS: Although it has become a modern-day holiday standard - it ranks at No. 13 on this week's Holiday Songs chart, between carols by Paul McCartney and Gene Autry - Wham! 's "Last Christmas" never cha ...
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Chart Beat Wednesday: Boyz II Men, Whitney Houston, Reba McEntire
November 03, 2009 7:08 PM EST BOYZ IN A FAMILIAR 'HOOD: Old is new again this week. Boyz II Men bow at No. 34 on Adult R&B (viewable at billboard.biz ) and No. 99 on R&B/Hip-Hop Songs with "I Can't Make You Love Me." The song had last appeared on a Bi ...
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Beyoncé, Maxwell, Keri Hilson Lead Nominations For Soul Train Awards Return
October 23, 2009 11:27 AM EDT With four nominations each, Beyoncé , Keri Hilson and Maxwell head the list of nominees for the return of the Soul Train Awards. The awards ceremony, hosted by actors Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson, will be the first special aired on BET' ...
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Breaking & Entering: Carmen Reece
October 21, 2009 1:24 PM EDT Carmen Reece is on cloud nine; she recently made her first appearance on the Billboard charts when her song, "Right Here," entered at No. 12 on Hot Dance Airplay before jumping to No. 3, and she couldn't be more thrilled. "It is ...
