NEW YORK/LONDON, Nov. 21, 2008 (Billboard) Franz Ferdinand's 2005 album may have promised "You Could Have It So Much Better," but the sales figures begged to differ -- the band's second album failed to match the transatlantic success of its self-titled predecessor. ... > full story
LONDON, Nov. 21, 2008 (Billboard) It's not every day that a music industry executive compares a group of singing clergymen to a superstar rapper. ... > full story
NASHVILLE, Nov. 21, 2008 (Billboard) November 4 was a historic night for the United States, the city of Chicago and, on another level, for C3 Presents. ... > full story
LONDON, Nov. 21, 2008 (Billboard) With her new album off to a strong start, ethereal-voiced Irish singer Enya is considering touring for the first time in her career. ... > full story
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21, 2008 (Reuters) Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and her rock-star husband Pete Wentz have become parents for the first time, People magazine reported on Friday. ... > full story
NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2008 (Billboard) They've sold millions of records, and influenced several generations of fans and musicians. So why isn't Kiss in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? ... > full story
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21, 2008 (Billboard) If the Rolling Stones, U2 and Aerosmith can make the Hot Dance Club Play chart, why not AC/DC? ... > full story
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20, 2008 (Billboard) Recording a James Bond theme is not a guarantee for chart success -- just ask Tina Turner ("Goldeneye"), a-ha ("The Living Daylights") or Sheryl Crow ("Tomorrow Never Dies"). ... > full story
NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2008 (Billboard) T.I. began a fourth week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart Thursday with "Live Your Life" featuring Rihanna, but the big story was Taylor Swift's six new entries, led by "White Horse" at No. 13. ... > full story
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Guns 'N Roses' album disappoints Nov. 22, 2008 (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) After 15 years of gloriously absurd drama, the most anticipated album in rock history should have been the second coming of "Sgt. Pepper.". ...
Film & TV Music confab runs the gamut Nov. 16, 2008 (Hollywood Reporter) Get THR Mobile Alerts FREE Newsletters Day 1 of The Hollywood Reporter/Billboard Film & TV Music Conference on Thursday covered a wide range of ...
Confounded by Twitter? New Wall Tweet Journal to guide users Apr. 2, 2008 (Computerworld) Britain's No: 10 Downing Street began using Twitter in the past week to provide updates on the prime minister's schedule and answer questions. Sen ...