‘Key to the highway' Sep 14, 2008
Visitors next go through Memphis and Radio, exhibits that use King's move to Memphis in 1947 and his early gig on black radio station WDIA as jumping off points to explore the emergence of race records (the name given to black music recordings before Billboard magazine writer Jerry Wexler coined the more ecumenical rhythm and blues in 1947). The next stop is Life on the Road, where a theater designed to look like a tour bus screens a documentary about King's legendary touring schedule (King once... (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Kenny Chesney, Bryn Terfel, Kanye West Sep 13, 2008
"This is simply a chronicle of how each of these songs performed in their era on the Hot 100," said Geoff Mayfield, director of charts at Billboard magazine. "We're not saying these are the most memorable songs of your life." (AP). (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Chubby Checker finally gets some respect Sep 11, 2008
Geoff Mayfield, director of charts at Billboard magazine, acknowledged that the list might not jibe with some fans' personal thoughts of the most popular songs of the past 50 years. This is simply a chronicle of how each of these songs performed in their era on the Hot 100. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Simon Fuller Appoints New Global Head Of Commercial Sep 9, 2008
In 2008 Simon Fuller was recognized by Billboard Magazine as the most successful British music manager of all time having sold over 116 million CDs in North America. He is known as the creator of "American Idol", the most valuable TV format in the world, with an estimated value in excess of $3 billion. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Jacksons reunite to receive award Sep 6, 2008
"I can't say if we'll be working with them in the future," she told Billboard magazine. "I don't know what the future holds between the two of us.". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Manager Terry Bonnell can't wait for the crowds to arrive at Allegan County Fair Sep 5, 2008
He grins when he tells of the two-page ad Billboard Magazine ran for the Backstreet Boys in 1998. It listed their tour dates,'' Bonnell says. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Good life over Sep 2, 2008
One of the men who drove that rock and roll revolution was Jerry Wexler who, as a journalist with Billboard magazine, coined the term rhythm and blues. He became a partner in Atlantic Records, where he put the label at the forefront of soul with artists like Aretha Franklin and Wilson Pickett. (BBC News -- UK)
New Central High School's first class reunites Aug 28, 2008
They have a few activities planned, such as counting down the top billboard magazine songs of 1975-1978. But the night will mainly be about connecting with old friends and hopefully making some new ones, Anderson said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Paula Actually Looks Forward to Newbie Judge Aug 27, 2008
Paula tells Ryan she met Kara outside a restaurant in New York when Kara was a Billboard magazine employee with songwriting dreams. After meeting her that day, Paula convinced Idol's newbie judge to drop everything and move to L.A. with her. (E! Online)
Got a romantic story? You could win tickets to see the Lettermen Aug 26, 2008
The Lancaster Performing Arts Center and Time Warner Cable have teamed to find the "Greatest Romantic Story" in the Antelope Valley in honor of the upcoming Sept. 19 concert by The Lettermen, called the '"greatest male romantic group of all time" by Billboard Magazine. Submit your real-life romantic story of 250-500 words to the Lancaster Performing Arts Center by 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12. (Los Angeles Daily News)
Dreams come true: Hundreds flock to Windham concert Aug 23, 2008
DeJessa heard about Cuomo s Cove from his friend Pete Bennett, who was named the world s top concert promoter by Billboard magazine. Bennett grew up with Nick in Yonkers, and pitched in to make his dream a reality. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
One of the World's Largest Casinos Gets Even Bigger Aug 22, 2008
The Arena, which was recently ranked within the top 25 on Pollstars list of top 100 worldwide arena venues and #5 by Billboard Magazine for venues seating 5,001 10,000, will house legendary Pop sensation Janet Jackson on October 11th. Also on October 11th, the powerhouse lineup of celebrity artists called Band From TV, will grace the stage of Mohegan Suns Wolf Den. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Atlantic's Jerry Wexler Showed Aug 19, 2008
n and Herb Abramson launched it, Wexler's primary credentials were his passion for music by African-Americans and an impeccable ear that served him as a correspondent for Billboard magazine. For 22 years, Messrs. (Wall Street Journal)
Jared Leto's band sued for $30M Aug 18, 2008
Despite the absence of a new album, the band's hit "From Yesterday" was deemed one of 2007's Top 10 "Hot Modern Rock Songs" by Billboard magazine. Type Size. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Virgin Records sues Jared Letos band Aug 17, 2008
Despite the absence of a new album, the bands hit From Yesterday was deemed one of 2007s Top 10 Hot Modern Rock Songs by Billboard magazine. 2008 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- News)
Legendary producer Jerry Wexler dies at 91 Aug 17, 2008
The son of Polish immigrants and a music buff since his teens, Wexler, a New York City native, landed a job writing for Billboard magazine in the late 1940s after serving in World War II and studying journalism at Kansas State University. He coined the term "rhythm and blues" for the magazine's black music charts; previously, they were listed under "race records.". (CNN -- Showbiz)
Legendary producer Wexler is dead Aug 16, 2008
He also coined the term "rhythm and blues" while writing for Billboard magazine in the late 1940s. Mr Wexler produced the hugely popular Aretha Franklin hit Respect, itself a re-working of an Otis Redding song. (BBC News)
Jerry Wexler, record producer, dies Aug 16, 2008
Jerry Wexler, who as a reporter for Billboard magazine in the late 1940s christened black popular music rhythm and blues, and who as a record producer helped lead the genre to mainstream popularity, propelling the careers of Ray Charles, Wilson Pickett, Aretha Franklin and other performers, died on Friday at his home in Sarasota, Florida. He was 91. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Jonas Brothers enjoy a boffo opening day Aug 14, 2008
Nielsen SoundScan partner Billboard magazine predicts that Longer "could surpass 600,000 and might start with as many as 725,000" in its first week. That would give the Jonas sibs a shot at beating the second biggest opening week so far this year, which belongs to Coldplay (721,000). (Entertainment Weekly)
2 to headline Arcadia Theater’s 10th Anniversary Gala Aug 14, 2008
Rydell had 34 Top 40 hits, making him one of the top five artists of his era, according to Billboard magazine. Tickets for the show will go on sale Sept. 2 at the Cambria County War Memorial Arena. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Topping the Charts for Aug. 14 Aug 14, 2008
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Blues festival brings in top talents Aug 7, 2008
Matteo s song Liquor Store Man was just noted for its soulful quality by Billboard magazine. He s also been nominated for a top award in blues music. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Randall Franks: Pickin, Praisin & Singin Aug 2, 2008
The group received the 2007 Favorite Song award at the Front Porch Fellowship Bluegrass Gospel Awards, voted on by fans, and several of its previous albums and songs hit the Top 10 in both the Bluegrass Unlimited and Billboard magazine charts. The band also features Bill McBee, acoustic bass; Dale Thomas, banjo and guitar; Jerry Cole, guitar; and Matt Flake, fiddle. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Infotainment Jul 27, 2008
1940 Billboard magazine begins publishing its bestseller charts of albums and singles. Did You Know. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Here comes Jordin Sparks Jul 22, 2008
Billboard magazine gave it a good review ... Billboard magazine gave it a good review. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
No longer child's play Jul 19, 2008
"If they voluntarily pulled out of that it might have been a formality because the Disney brand is very conscientious about image," said Geoff Mayfield, director of charts at Billboard magazine. "So it may have been if they hadn't volunteered to step off, it might have been that they would have been told they're out.". (Vancouver Sun)
Our Radio Stations Jul 18, 2008
Known throughout the area as "Z104.5 - THE EDGE," the station, purchased by Shamrock in 1984, consistently delivers some often country's highest ratings for its format and has been nominated as the "Alternative Station of the Year" by Billboard Magazine. It has devoted following with the 12-34 age group. (Shamokin News Item, PA)
Purported Photo of Miley Cyrus Showering in White T-Shirt Posted Online Jul 15, 2008
"I was embarrassed," she tells Billboard magazine, "but also it's like, every career thing that I do can't be perfect, and sometimes my decisions are wrong. I think that just makes me even more relatable.". FOXNews. (Fox News)
Craig Morgan to kick off free concerts in Palmdale Jul 13, 2008
In 2005, Morgan finished in the top 10 on Billboard magazine's top male country artists chart, ahead of Alan Jackson and Josh Gracin, and in the top 20 on the magazine's overall list of top country artists, besting Sara Evans, Martina McBride, Big & Rich and numerous others. Billboard magazine also called Morgan "a writer and interpreter of highly visual story songs.". (Los Angeles Daily News)
Animal magnetism Jul 7, 2008
Alejandro Escovedo went through some scary times a few years ago staring-death-in-the-face scary times so imagine how thrilled he must be that none other than Billboard magazine has confirmed his second lease on life. "We made the charts here in America for the first time. We broke the Top 200 on Billboard," chuckles Escovedo, on the way to a tour date in Milwaukee to support his acclaimed new album, Real Animal. (Toronto Star)
World-class violinist Joshua Bell making special stop in Winona for rare summertime recital Jul 6, 2008
Distinctions: Billboard Magazine s 2004 Classical Artist of the Year. His CD recording, Romance of the Violin, was named the 2004 Classical CD of the Year. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Roper new host for Orangeburg's STAR radio Jul 1, 2008
Roper also was named one of the top four morning radio personalities in America by Billboard magazine and was the top morning host in Charlotte, beating John Boy and Billy in their home market, before returning to South Carolina in 2005. He was also named the S.C. Broadcast Personality of the Year and recognized for his community service work by the South Carolina Broadcasters Association. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Miley Cyrus Speaks Out on her Semi-Nudity in Photo Spread Jun 29, 2008
In an interview released Friday by Billboard magazine, Cyrus, 15, posited that Aprils controversial photo spread in Vanity Fair actually strengthened her standing with her core fan base. I was embarrassed, the tween pied piperess told the magazine of the pictures taken by celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz, one of which showed Cyrus nude save for a bed sheet, staring starkly back at the camera. (Hollywood Today Newsmagazine)
Fremont Street Experience Hosts a Patriotic 'American Pie 4th of July' Weekend Jun 27, 2008
"American Pie" reached number one on the US Billboard magazine charts for four weeks in 1971, and remains McLean's most successful single release. It is also the longest song to reach #1 with a running time of 8:36. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Guitar Hero Hits the Road with the American Idols Live! Tour 2008 : Fans will ge... Jun 26, 2008
In 2007, 19 Entertainment Ltd. nabbed multiple Grammy nominations for AMERICAN IDOL alumni Carrie Underwood, Fantasia Barrino and Chris Daughtry, as well as a prestigious Governors Emmy Award, the Television Academy's highest honor, for "Idol Gives Back." In 2008, Simon Fuller was named "Top British Manager of All Time" by Billboard Magazine, broke music industry records by securing 17 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in just one week (all 19 managed/American Idol artists), and beat the... (IGN PS2)
The Orchard Wins Bid to Acquire TVT Records Jun 21, 2008
Billboard Magazine recognized TVT as the number one independent record label for five consecutive years (2001 - 2006). The labels current roster includes Lil Jon, Ying Yang Twins, Pitbull, Default, Ambulance LTD, Yo Gotti, Keke Wyatt, The Polyphonic Spree, The Cinematics, The Holloways, Bobaflex, New Years Day and more. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Album milestone for rapper Wayne Jun 19, 2008
Nielsen Soundscan compiles the official US charts for Billboard magazine. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Barbed love songsSinger Sara Bareilles on struggles with her record company Jun 18, 2008
" Calling card The video shows Bareilles perform her tearjerking ballad Gravity sat alone at an electric piano, as the audience listens, enraptured, in complete silence. Despite the amateur quality, it soon became the artist's calling card. Her manager at the Epic record label even used it to promote Bareilles to his colleagues. "I would show it to everybody," he told Billboard magazine last year. "When you see her live, she makes believers. " Having created a word-of-mouth buzz on several music... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Jawbone & Veuve Clicquot present the CULTURE CATCH MONTHLY HD 5.1 MUSIC SALON with MS. VANESSA CARLTON -- an evening of champagne, food, music and conversation Jun 18, 2008
Billboard Magazine said in their recent review of Ms. Carltons current single, 'Hands on Me' maintains the singer/songwriters intellectual bent. The chorus gallops alongside plentiful piano strings, percussion and one hook after another, while the lyric taps into earnest desire. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
R. Kelly's Future: With Child-Pornography Trial Concluded, What's Next For His Career? Jun 18, 2008
"Gauging by the concert I saw him perform here in Los Angeles earlier this year and the reaction of the crowd, he seems to me to still have this very strong fanbase," said Gail Mitchell, senior correspondent for Rhip-hop at Billboard magazine. "There were supposed to be pickets, but there were none, and there were women of all shapes, colors, sizes and ages, and they were ranting and raving." Like any artist coming off a potentially career-threatening scandal, it really comes down to what kind... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Kelly not guilty of porn Jun 15, 2008
"There's something about him and his music," Gail Mitchell, senior Respondent for Billboard Magazine told AFP last month. "He has his finger on the pulse of what's going on, what hot melodies people are going to want to hear.". (iAfrica.com)
Lil' Wayne eyes US chart record Jun 14, 2008
Other new entries set for the album chart include Coldplay's Viva La Vida, N.E.R.D.'s Seeing Sounds and Alanis Morisette's Flavors of Entanglement, according to Billboard magazine. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Buzz Briefs: Jay-Z, R. Kelly Jun 13, 2008
The excessive leaks and bootlegging of Lil Wayne's new album haven't prevented it from being a hot seller: The rapper's "Tha Carter III" sold 423,000 copies in its first day of release, according to Billboard magazine, citing figures from Nielsen SoundScan. With such sales, Lil Wayne is on pace to sell about 900,000 copies of the CD in its first week and post the best sales debut of the year. (CBS News)
Lil Wayne's new CD sells 423,000 in a day Jun 12, 2008
NEW YORK (AP) The excessive leaks and bootlegging of Lil Wayne's new album haven't prevented it from being a hot seller: The rapper's Tha Carter III sold 423,000 copies in its first day of release, according to Billboard magazine, citing figures from Nielsen SoundScan. With such sales, Lil Wayne is on pace to sell about 900,000 copies of the CD in its first week and post the best sales debut of the year. (USA Today -- Life)
Canto Hosting Celebration Of Senses’ Jun 12, 2008
Credited by Billboard Magazine as having the most awesome voice in gospel music, she began her career in music singing in her father s small Texas church before moving on to The Crystal Palace in California and London s Wembly Stadium. Recognized as a great communicator and a singer s singer , she recorded the soundtrack of Softly and Tenderly to the Academy Award-winning film, A Trip To Bountiful. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Lil Wayne's Tha Carter III Expected To Sell Nearly A Million Copies In First Week Jun 12, 2008
"Leaks happen because there's interest, and since the advent of digital technology, there's been a lot of music that gets out there before big releases happen ... and historically, those albums have done well, going back to Eminem and 50 Cent," said Geoff Mayfield, director of charts and senior analyst at Billboard magazine. "People don't steal things they don't want." Mayfield didn't have numbers at press time, but he said after talking to Weezy's label, he's confident Carter will do more than... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Plagues & Pleasures DVD Review Jun 3, 2008
Working to define their own American Dream, co-directors Chris Metzler and Jeff Springer of Tilapia Films are first-time, feature-length documentary filmmakers, although they worked together previously as music video producers for which they won a Billboard Magazine Music Video Award. Released on DVD in 2007, Plagues & Pleasures on the Salton Sea won many awards, including the Robert Altman Best of Fest at the Kansas City Filmmakers Jubilee. (Suite101.com)
Music mogul Fuller ties knot Jun 3, 2008
Last month, Billboard magazine named him the "most successful British music manager of all time", beating the likes of Brian Epstein, who handled the Beatles, and Peter Grant, who steered Led Zeppelin to success. Talent show. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
"Survivor" All-Stars Ready for Battle Jun 2, 2008
Fuller, 48, was 0000059B recently named the most successful British music manager of all time by Billboard Magazine. His 30-year-old bride is an interior decorator. (Yahoo News -- Survivor)
‘Job shadowing' helps students gain experience May 31, 2008
He has been recognized by Billboard magazine for his achievements. Bildahl said she and Garz told their teacher, Alec Nisbet, that they wanted to shadow a disc jockey and Nisbet went ahead and set things up with Langan and the locally owned and operated Eagle 104. (Big Sky Lone Peak Lookout, MT)
Powers and Shields Headline Mother's Best Music May 29, 2008
"More than anyone else, anywhere," Billboard magazine has said, "Powers represents the future of the blues.". He started his first band while in high school, and soon became guitarist and vocalist for the Ad Libs, who scored a cult hit with "Boy From New York City." In the 1970's, Powers' band, Moonbeam, was a regular on the New York circuit and opened for James Brown and Bo Diddley. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Spice Girls creator tops the charts of UK managers May 20, 2008
People say he didn't get the best deals for the Beatles but they were ten times better than the deals anyone else was getting at the time. And a year after he left they split up, which I think speaks volumes. (Scotsman)
Sulphur to hold sixth annual Heritage Days Festival May 18, 2008
Billboard magazine has called them one of the great Cajun combos of all time, while the New York Times predicted bon temps, every time they play. BeauSoleil commands the stage Saturday, May 24th, from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m.. (Sulphur Southwest Daily News, LA)
From set to studioCan Hollywood actors be a success in the music scene? May 14, 2008
"It's not that crazy for a well-known personality who's friends with a lot of musicians to do," says Jonathan Cohen, senior editor of Billboard magazine. "Her fans will probably buy it and the fact it was produced by [rock band] TV on the Radio means an indie crowd might be more interested - maybe just out of curiosity. "I doubt it's going to be a blockbuster. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Appreciation: What Eddy Arnold has done in our world May 9, 2008
Source: Billboard magazine. Appreciation: What Eddy Arnold has done in our world. (USA Today -- Life)
Rapper 'to appear in Terminator' May 8, 2008
Rapper Common has landed a role in the fourth Terminator film, Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins, according to Billboard magazine. The double-Grammy winner will play a freedom fighter named Barnes who is defending the human race against a machine sent to destroy it. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Italian American Network Formed Apr 18, 2008
Valerie Smaldone, a five-time Billboard Magazine award winner who is best known for successfully holding the #1 position in the New York radio market as the midday host of New Yorks 106. 7 FM, hosts Valerie, an original video series that features candid and illuminating one-on-one interview segments with Italian Americans who are leaders in their chosen fields. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Leona album smashes into US chart Apr 17, 2008
Spirit sold 205,000 copies in its first week, according to Billboard magazine. That was ahead of her nearest rival, George Strait, whose Troubadour sold 59,000 copies. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Lonestar, Lawrence headline Franklin County Fair Apr 16, 2008
Their first number one hit was No News, which spent three weeks at the top of Billboard magazine s Hot Country Singles chart in 1996. Lonestar s signature song is Amazed, a ballad which spent nine weeks at No. 1 on Billboard s country chart during the summer of 1999. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Cherryholmes family overcame tragedy through bluegrass music Apr 13, 2008
KALAMAZOO -- Since its formation nine years ago, Cherryholmes has earned two Grammy nominations and a No. 1 spot on the Billboard magazine bluegrass chart with its second album, ``Cherryholmes II: Black and White. . (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Mariah Carey Apr 12, 2008
Expanded from the cover story that ran in the April 5, 2008 issue of Billboard magazine. Subscribers can read the full Q&A on Billboard. (Billboard.com)
Mariah passes Elvis No.1 haul Apr 3, 2008
Pop diva Mariah Carey has dethroned Elvis Presley after passing the "King of Rock 'n' Roll" in total number of chart-toppers with her 18th No.1, according to Billboard magazine. Carey's 'Touch My Body' reached first place on Billboard's Hot 100 chart, seeing her move to second in the overall tally of most No.1 singles, trailing The Beatles in first place, who have 20 chart-toppers. (iAfrica.com)
Mariah surpasses Elvis in No. 1s Apr 3, 2008
BEIJING, April 3 (Xinhuanet) -- With her 18th chart-topper, American pop diva Mariah Carey has passed "The King of Rock 'n' Roll" Elvis Presley for the biggest number of No. 1 singles on the Billboard singles chart, according to Billboard magazine Thursday. Carey's "Touch My Body" reached first place on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. (Xinhuanet, China)
Pop Quiz: Moby Mar 30, 2008
So you see a picture of him in Billboard magazine holding a gold disc and he would be 40 or 50 pounds overweight, and I guarantee you the movie "Control" would have never been made. Q: And what a loss that would have been. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Pretty Odd (Panic At The Disco) Mar 29, 2008
Billboard Magazine s Katie Hasty described it as 15 tracks of welcomed live drum sounds, symphonies and stacked harmonies (1) whereas Time Magazine commented that the songs on the group s second album are smarter, with fully developed melodies that range from Supertrampy bounce to Pearl Jammish crunch. (2) Rolling Stone said the songs "The tunes are often beautiful; over the top;..with a broad sense of humour (3). Following Up Their Success Panic began their career in earnest in 2004, releasing... (Suite101.com)
