Rocker paved way for new genre of music Sep 13, 2009
In 1971, Billboard Magazine called Norman "the most important writer since Paul Simon," while Time magazine pegged him as "probably the top solo artist in the field.". Norman's fans include U2, Guns N' Roses and Bob Dylan, according to his brother Charles. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Angel Taylor's Love Travels Debut Hits Stores Nationwide Sept. 22 Sep 12, 2009
Billboard magazine has hailed the 21-year-old singing/songwriting sensation as one of their "15 Artists to Watch in 2009," and The New York Post agrees, ranking her amongst their "6 Who'll Sizzle" this year. Love Travels has been called "one of the top debuts of the year" by the Associated Press, and received three-out-of-four stars in People magazine, which announced Angel as, "fresh and honeydew-sweet ... her glowing pop tunes will win over fans of both Corinne Bailey Rae and Colbie Caillat."... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Billboard Magazine Names Robbi Raitt of Empire Tickets as One of Three Ticket Brokers to Participate in November 'Round Table' Tour at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City Sep 11, 2009
ATLANTA, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Robbi Raitt, President and Founder of Empire Tickets, Inc. a global leader in providing tickets and entertainment solutions, has been named to Billboard Magazine's "Round Table" Tour at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City, November 4-6, 2009. Mr. Raitt was chosen for his role as a key performer in the ticket industry and one of only three ticket brokers to be named this year. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Justin Moore to perform at pre-rodeo party Sep 5, 2009
Moore's self titled CD release, debuted last week on Billboard Magazine at #10 on the overall charts, #3 on the Country charts and his hit single, "Small Town USA" is #7 this week on the country singles chart. Other songs off his new CD include "Back That Thing Up" and "Hank It". (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Yorke announces new solo single Sep 5, 2009
Billboard Magazine said Yorke may play live dates to support the new tracks. The 40-year-old played a rare solo acoustic set in July to kick off the last day of the Latitude Festival in Suffolk. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Buju Banton concert off after protests Sep 5, 2009
"F- them," he told Billboard magazine at the time. "I have never bashed any gays before, and if I bashed gays, I bashed them 16 years ago.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Michael Jackson's legacy endures Sep 3, 2009
In fact, Gail Mitchell, senior editor at Billboard magazine, uses a different metric to set Jackson apart from other music stars: his lack of recent success. "Michael Jackson sold out 50 concerts in a matter of hours, this despite not having a recent hit song or record and, truth be told, being an artist who really only had four big albums a long time ago," from (1979)to (1991), Mitchell says. (USA Today -- Life)
Erich Kunzel; frequent guest conductor of Boston Pops Sep 2, 2009
Mr. Kunzel recorded more than 125 albums and was named Billboard Magazine s Classical Crossover Artist of the Year for four consecutive years. He received the National Medal of Arts from President George W. Bush in 2006 for outstanding contributions to the arts and was inducted into the American Classical Music Hall of Fame in 2008. (Boston Globe)
Bulletin Board Sep 1, 2009
She has completed several solo piano CD s, and received honorable mention from Billboard Magazine for one of her compositions. The concert is free and open to the public. (Braintree Forum, MA)
StarshipBand History Aug 25, 2009
For Starship, however, We Built This City accomplished something no previous version of the band had ever managed: a Number One hit on Billboard Magazine. Nothing s Gonna Stop Us Now Except Us. (Suite101.com)
Boys Like Girls To Release Love Drunk Sept. 8 Aug 19, 2009
Billboard magazine calls "Love Drunk" "an unstoppable hit," and the album's title track has already sold more than 400,000 units. It is a smash at Pop radio, where it just cracked the top 20 on the Top 40 chart and is currently in rotation at more than 100 pop stations. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
I AM REPRESENTING THE NEED AS A SUBSCRIBER HISPANIC FAMILY FROM CUBA AND WOULD... Aug 13, 2009
Leila CoboHost,Estudio Billboard V-me TVA native of Cali, Colombia, Leila Cobo is the Latin Music editor of Billboard magazine the first woman to hold that position and she is considered by many in music and publishing circles as the ultimate Latin Music insider. Last year, Cobo made her television debut as executive producer and host of Estudio Billboard, a weekly music show and interview series developed by fledgling Spanish-language national network V-me in collaboration with... (Multichannel News)
Dylan to release Christmas album Aug 9, 2009
Billboard magazine said it had confirmed the album existed. Other songs included "Must Be Santa" and "I'll be Home for Christmas," it said. (MSNBC -- News)
Kunzel honored by World Choir Games Aug 7, 2009
He holds the Grand Prix Du Disque, Sony Tiffany Walkman Award, several Grammy awards, and he was named Billboard Magazine s Classical Crossover Artist of the Year for four consecutive years. Kunzel also was inducted into the American Classical Music Hall of Fame in 2009 and presented with the National Medal of Arts by President George W. Bush and Mrs. Bush in 2006. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
North Iowa Entertainment Briefs Aug 3, 2009
Even before Capitol Records Nashville released his debut single, All My Friends Say, to radio in early 2007, Bryan was already earning media attention, including being named one of Billboard magazine s new faces to watch in 2007, the only country music performer selected for the honor. He was also included in Country Weekly s Who s Hot in 2007 feature and the single was chosen as an iTunes Discovery Download of the week. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Country stars Aug 1, 2009
In the past two years, his debut album, "Waitin' in the Country," shot straight to No. 1 and produced two Top 5 singles with "Alyssa Lies" and "Livin' Our Love Song." Carroll captured the attention of major media such as Entertainment Weekly, Los Angeles Times, Reader's Digest, USA Today and Billboard Magazine, who named him "Top New Country Artist of 2007." With the recent release of his sophomore album, "Growing Up Is Getting Old," Carroll has taken his career a big step forward. Originally... (Montana Standard, MT)
Just a song singer’ Jul 30, 2009
Billboard Magazine recently wrote of him, This acoustic soul giant truly seems to be getting more inspiring and graceful with age. Havens is known not just for his music but also his social conscience such as helping raise funds for Tibetan refugees and also creating a youth group, A Natural Guard, which gives youth a hands-on role in affecting the environment. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Scientists examine carcass of whale hit by ship Jul 27, 2009
The quintessential fivesome, hailed as "the thoroughly modern American band" (Billboard Magazine. Victims of Cruise Crimes Applaud Congressional Leaders As Cruise Ship Safety Bill Moves Forward. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
• Expect classical theater and exotic dance from Arts on Tour season Jul 24, 2009
Billboard Magazine continually includes her CDs on its annual top-10 lists, and the first time she performed on the East Coast was at Carnegie Hall. She is an African-American funk bassist with an astonishing voice, who is influenced by blues and bluegrass, jazz, folk, gospel, reggae and country. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
69 was one eventful summer Jul 19, 2009
The top single of 1969, according to Billboard Magazine: Sugar, Sugar, by The Archies. It really did seem as though there were so many new sounds to hear, from every direction, said Wasenius, who plays classic rock on radio station KLKK the Fox in Mason City. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Wilco (the band): Nothing to prove Jul 16, 2009
For their self-titled, seventh studio album, Wilco elected not to repeat the performance-based approach of their last offering, "Sky Blue Sky." In April, Billboard magazine quoted frontman/ singer Jeff Tweedy as saying that the band allowed themselves "a little bit more leeway in terms of sculpting the sound in the studio and doing overdubs and using the studio as another instrument." The album also boasts Tweedy's first Wilco-backed duet: "You and I" features rising folk-pop heroine Leslie... (Athens Banner-Herald)
All the Entertainment News That's Fit to Print, With Customizable Local Events - and No Trashy Gossip Jul 10, 2009
They include Co-Founder/Editor in Chief Gregory Ellwood, who originated MSN Movies' popular Hollywood Hitlist and relaunched The Envelope for the L.A. Times; Co-Founder/CEO Jennifer Sargent, former head of online marketing & development for Reed Business Information; Drew McWeeny, who spent a decade reporting for Ain't It Cool News; Daniel Fienberg, a well-respected and influential writer for Zap2it for six years; and Melinda Newman, former west coast bureau chief for Billboard Magazine. When... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Michael Jackson's Tour Plan Shows Live Concerts Are Where the Money Is Jul 8, 2009
Although the shows starting July 13 wont go on after the self-proclaimed King of Pop died of cardiac arrest last month, the $50 million that Billboard magazine estimates Jackson would have made from them illustrates how critical the live music market has become for top artists. From Madonna to U2, artists earn tens of millions of dollars from performing live. (Bloomberg)
Jacksons luxe lifestyle aided by Wall Street Jul 7, 2009
The shows, which were being staged by promoter AEG Live, brought in some $85 million in ticket sales, according to Billboard magazine. AEG says it will offer full refunds on the tickets. (MSNBC -- Music)
Cell phone ring tones spark copyright questions Jul 5, 2009
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Promoter discusses losses Jul 4, 2009
"People have speculated that this is going to bankrupt our company," the businessman told Billboard magazine. "The truth is, it isn't.". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Best Sellers-Audio Jul 3, 2009
Weekly charts for the nation's best-selling recorded music as they appear in next week's issue of Billboard magazine. Reprinted with permission. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Michael Jackson is dead Jul 3, 2009
Billboard magazine editorial director Bill Werde said Jackson's star power was unmatched. "The world just lost the biggest pop star in history, no matter how you cut it," Werde said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
BBB: Watch out for Michael Jackson memorabilia scams Jul 2, 2009
Michael Jackson sold 750 million albums during his four-decade music career, according to the recording industry publication Billboard Magazine. Jackson s Thriller album is one of the top-selling albums of all time, with 40 million copies sold around the world. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Jacko's back on top of the pops Jul 2, 2009
According to Billboard magazine, in the three days since his death the fans snapped up between 300,000 and 400,000 albums and bought 1. 8 million individual downloads. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Untangling Jackson's Financial Empire Jul 1, 2009
"His sales have gone through the roof since his death," says Bill Werde of Billboard magazine. "He's really sold 100,000 copies of three different albums in basically two days.". (CBS News)
Battle to control Jackson's fortune begins Jun 30, 2009
Jackson's existing works will continue to sell well, said Keith Caulfield, senior charts manager for Billboard magazine. "He's good for at least a half a million albums a year," Caulfield said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Jackson left 'fresh' new songs Jun 29, 2009
Speaking after Jackson's death, Akon told Billboard magazine they were "working on a lot of ideas". "Right now they're pretty much all ideas, but if there is anything to be done to them, of course I would let the family make all those decisions," he said. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
This Is It: Massive Headache For Jackson Promoters Jun 29, 2009
"AEG chose potentially the most ambitious run of dates in the history of the concert business," said Bill Werde, editorial director of Billboard magazine. "Now they're going to have to orchestrate the most ambitious refund program in the history of the concert business.". (CBS News -- World)
Michael Jackson's Death May Set Off Rush for `This Is It' Concert Refunds Jun 28, 2009
His performances at the more-than 20,000-seat O2 arena, set to begin July 13, were expected to generate revenue of as much as $150 million from ticket sales, concessions and merchandise, Billboard magazine and Goldman Sachs Group analyst estimated ... AEG Live Chief Executive Officer told Billboard magazine last month that the event was well insured and that Jackson had passed a physical with flying colors. (Bloomberg -- UK)
AP: Autopsy Set After Michael Jackson's Sudden Death Jun 28, 2009
" The audience stood and roared. Jackson raised his fist. During production of a 1984 Pepsi commercial, Jackson's scalp sustains burns when an explosion sets his hair on fire. He had strong follow-up albums with 1987's "Bad" and 1991's "Dangerous," but his career began to collapse in 1993 after he was accused of molesting a boy who often stayed at his home. The singer denied any wrongdoing, reached a settlement with the boy's family, reported to be $20 million, and criminal charges were never... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
BREAKING: Pop icon Michael Jackson dies at 50 Jun 27, 2009
" The audience stood and roared. Jackson raised his fist. By then he had cemented his place in pop culture. He got the plum Scarecrow role in the 1978 movie musical "The Wiz," a pop-R&B version of "The Wizard of Oz," that starred Diana Ross as Dorothy. During production of a 1984 Pepsi commercial, Jackson's scalp sustains burns when an explosion sets his hair on fire. He had strong follow-up albums with 1987's "Bad" and 1991's "Dangerous," but his career began to collapse in 1993 after he was... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Michael Jackson Had Loyal, Generous Fans In Japan Jun 27, 2009
Steve McClure, the former Tokyo bureau chief for Billboard magazine, said Japanese fans are fiercely loyal, even with stars who have fallen from grace elsewhere, and that was likely an attraction for Jackson. He often visited Japan and showed a lot of affection for his fans there; he often became tearful when met with emotional displays from cheering Japanese crowds. (CBS News -- World)
Baltimore music stores see album-buying surge in wake of Michael Jackson death Jun 27, 2009
Michael Jackson sold 750 million albums during his four-decade music career, according to the recording industry publication Billboard Magazine. At Record Connection, a Baltimore music store, manager John Lewis sold his only Michael Jackson record Thursday. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Twelve facts Jun 27, 2009
AEG Live, the organiser of the concerts has already spent $30m on the production but could be in financial difficulty since it only insured the first 10 nights, according to a report in Billboard magazine. FACT 5. (BBC News -- Americas)
Music business pioneer Jun 26, 2009
" Billboard magazine estimates $85 million in ticket sales from the sold-out concert series. Additional packages, merchandise and secondary market sales could have raised the total to $115 million. AEG Live declined to comment. "There will be a process put in place for ticketing (refunds). I don't know what it is at the moment," said Lucy Ellison, spokeswoman for O2 stadium. "We'll leave it for his family to say what they want to say before we discuss ticketing information. (CNN -- International)
Micheal Jackson Dead of Apparent He... Jun 26, 2009
At the apex of his career Jackson with the help of Quincey Jones released Thriller and to date this has been the highest selling album of all-time according to Billboard Magazine, with an estimated 109 million records sold, generating over $US 2 billion dollars. Over his career with both the Jackson 5 and as a solo artist Mr. Jackson had a tremendous amount of success. (Suite101.com)
Did the Beatles Destroy Rock 'n' Roll? Jun 24, 2009
Billboard magazine stopped having a separate pop and Rt because the two charts were virtually identical. And the Beatles single-handedly re-segregated those charts. (Time.com)
V-me's New Season of Estudio Billboard Launches with Aleks Syntek Jun 20, 2009
Estudio Billboard is the music and interview series developed by V-me, in collaboration with Billboard Magazine and hosted by Billboard's Leila Cobo, the ultimate Latin music insider. Recorded before an intimate live audience, the new season of 13 episodes premieres in June 2009, with a new set, a new look and new features. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
KCC Performing Arts series for 2009/10 Jun 16, 2009
Jim s remarkable career includes six Gold and Platinum selling albums; three No. 1 and 12 Top 10 adult contemporary radio hits; consistent debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Magazine s New Age chart; a Grammy nomination in 2003, SESAC Songwriter of the Year award; a Canadian Country Music Award for Best Vocal/ Instrumental Collaboration; and a Dove Award presented by the Gospel Music Association for The Gift. Taking his popular live concerts to more than 125 cities each year, Brickman has received... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Live Nation's 'no fee' tickets do carry fees Jun 4, 2009
"People get a little ticked off when they think they're paying $20 for a ticket and as they progress along the various pages of the electronic transaction they see more fees added along the way," said Ray Waddell, who writes about live music tours for Billboard magazine. When buying tickets online using a credit card, the buyer does not see the total charged -- with the added fees -- until after they've submitted the order. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Full story..... May 29, 2009
One of the finest new contemporary rock singers in America, says Billboard Magazine; female vocalist of the year, 2006-07 Austin Music Awards. With Jon Dee Graham. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Tori Amos Snags #9 Spot On Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart With Abnormally Attracted To Sin May 28, 2009
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Recently praised by Billboard magazine for possessing one of the most empowered and engaged audiences in rock, Tori Amos continues to prove her fiercely loyal fan base is abnormally attracted to her unique brand of innovative song making. The trailblazing singer/songwriter made her Universal Republic debut a memorable one landing the #9 spot on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart this week with her new album, ABNORMALLY ATTRACTED TO SIN.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Rapper goes to prison May 27, 2009
"American Idol" winner Kris Allen, talking to Billboard magazine. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
V-me Upfront 2009-2010 May 21, 2009
Estudio Billboard, V-me's original and widely popular music/interview program produced in collaboration with Billboard Magazine enters a new season hosted by Billboard's Leila Cobo, the ultimate Latin music insider. In exclusive interviews, top Latin artists share fresh insights into their life and music, illustrated with performances of their favorite music -- from childhood favorites to new singles. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Danger Mouse to release blank CD in album protest May 17, 2009
It has already been streamed online, but Billboard magazine said a "legal dispute" with EMI derailed the project. Danger Mouse, who is half of pop group Gnarls Barkley, said he hoped people would still get to hear the record. (BBC News -- Americas)
The Pied Pipers to play Kirtland May 16, 2009
The Pied Pipers are American icons in the world of music and were voted the number one vocal group of all time for six consecutive years in Billboard Magazine. More recently the Pipers were presented a Harmony Award and were honored as the 2001 inductees into the Vocal Hall of Fame. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Beach Boys and Chicago return to Hampton Beach May 7, 2009
Billboard Magazine positioned the band at #13 on their Hot 100 charts All-Time Top 100 a byproduct of having sold more than 100,000,000 records and having earned 20 Top hits, 5 Number One albums, 5 Number One singles and 5 Gold singles. Chicago has also won a Grammy Award, American Music Awards, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, had a downtown Chicago street renamed in their honor, and been celebrated with an exhibit at the Chicago History Museum. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
What Britney Wants At London Hotel May 5, 2009
According to Billboard magazine, the tour is the second most profitable, grossing $4,062,953. Elton Johns run at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas is number one. (CBS News)
Political controversy surrounds Oklahoma's official rock song Apr 29, 2009
Coyne told Billboard magazine that the Oklahoma City band had never thought they were "battling against what we feel is like a backwards mentality here". "It's really just a couple of these small-minded guys who are the most popular guys in their church and their little small towns," he added. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Top Entertainment Transaction Group Joins Glaser, Weil, Fink, Jacobs, Howard & Shapiro, LLP Apr 28, 2009
He has been named "Entertainment Lawyer of the Year," by Billboard Magazine and in 2000 was appointed by President George W. Bush to the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities, where he continues to serve as a member. About the Firm. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Concert deals Apr 14, 2009
3 percent, according to Billboard magazine. But with the economy in dire straits, artists and concert promoters are trying to make sure fans come out to the stadiums, arenas and concert halls this year by offering ticket deals and other incentives. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Second Cup Cafe: Joshua Radin Apr 12, 2009
"I played her show twice and then she asked me to sing at her wedding," Radin told Billboard magazine. "I thought she was kidding at first, but I wound up singing at her ceremony. It was pretty amazing. She is one of the best fans you could ask for.". (CBS News)
Nick Bertocci, jazz clarinet player, bandleader; at 90 Apr 10, 2009
Louis Bertocci still keeps a review from Billboard magazine from 1942 that says in part: "Jerret's clarinet solos are of a sensational nature, involving a fresh style, excellent technique and a wonderful feel for jazz.". His career blossoming, Mr. Bertocci opened the door of his apartment in New York one day and met Marsha DeNapoli. (Boston Globe)
Artists Rock Deals During Recession Apr 10, 2009
3 percent, according to Billboard magazine. But with the economic news getting worse by the day, artists and concert promoters are trying to make sure fans come out to the stadiums, arenas and concert halls this year by offering ticket deals and other incentives. (CBS News)
Multi-Platinum Musical Phenomenon Andre Rieu Announces North American Tour to Launch April 17th Apr 9, 2009
My orchestra and I travel all across the world. Wherever we play, people always seem to forget their worries for a moment, That's one of the most beautiful and powerful things of making music. (Canada Newswire)
Celebrate National Train Day and Discover the Rail Way Apr 8, 2009
Chana has received accolades from several media outlets including The Los Angeles Times, The Miami Herald and Billboard Magazine and was one of the artists featured in iTunes' "Best of The Store Latino.". Amtrak Guest Rewards Offer. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Fray launches live-music apps Apr 8, 2009
The band s self-titled second CD debuted in February at No. 1 on the weekly Billboard magazine album chart. The Fray s chart-topping accomplishment, coupled with the multimillion-copy sales of its first CD, How to Save a Life, makes it arguably the most commercially successful Colorado-based recording act since Aspenite John Denver ruled the charts in the 1970s. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Keri Hilson's In A Perfect World... Debuts at #1 on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Album Chart and Debuts at #4 on Billboard Top Album Chart Apr 2, 2009
"On her album debut, the 26-year-old singer/songwriter lays her vocal and writing skills over boom-bap productions for a set that is delightfully flirtatious ("Return The Favor"), heartfelt ("Energy") and full of diva antics ("Get Your Money Up"). Billboard Magazine Hilson is currently touring on the "I Am Music Tour" with Lil Wayne, T-Pain, Gym Class Heroes and Electric Red. SOURCE Interscope Records Link to this page: Copyright 1996- PR Newswire Association LLC. All Rights Reserved. A... (PR Newswire)
Honoring Southern gospel's legends Mar 30, 2009
Don Light began his career as a Grand Ole Opry drummer and general manager of Billboard Magazine s Nashville office ... He rose to national prominence as the bass singer for the Blackwood Brothers Quartet reaching new heights of popularity starring on national television, charting in Billboard magazine, and recording exclusively on the RCA label. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
