Latin Execs Discuss Industry Shifts April 22, 2009
- Latin Is the Latin music industry finally transforming itself into a content provider, regardless of platform? That idea seemed to have taken hold among the top executives speaking at today's "View From The Top" panel at the Billboard Latin Music Conference in Miami. » Full Story
Record Store Day Boosts Indie Stores' Sales April 22, 2009
- Retail The numbers are in and Record Store Day produced a nearly 1% gain -- to 566,000 for the week versus 561,000 from the corresponding week of the prior year -- in U.S. album sales for the indie store sector, according to Nielsen SoundScan. » Full Story
Don Omar Gives Keynote At Billboard Latin Music Confab April 22, 2009
- Latin God, a savvy embrace of technology, and a unique artistic vision have been the driving forces in Don Omar's success, the urban music star told a packed house at the Billboard Latin Music Conference in Miami. » Full Story
Analysis: Hastings Well Positioned April 22, 2009
- Retail Hasting Entertainment's annual report, filed yesterday with the SEC, reflects the state of physical media products and the need for physical retail to retool its stores. » Full Story
Confirmed: MySpace CEO DeWolfe To Exit Company April 22, 2009
- Digital and Mobile MySpace co-founder and CEO Chris DeWolfe has made it official -- he's leaving the company. According to an announcement late Wednesday, DeWolfe's decision not to renew his contract with the company was "by mutual agreement" with NewsCorp's chief digital officer Jonathan Miller. » Full Story
Rick Ross On Pace For Third Straight Billboard 200 No. 1 April 22, 2009
- Retail Rick Ross is on his way to his third No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 as "Deeper Than Rap" looks like it will debut atop the list next week. Industry prognosticators project the Slip-N-Slide/Def Jam album will sell over 150,000 copies in its first week. » Full Story
Rick Ross On Pace For Third Straight Billboard 200 No. 1 April 22, 2009 - Rick Ross is on his way to his third No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 as "Deeper Than Rap" looks like it will debut atop the list next week. Industry prognosticators project the Slip-N-Slide/Def Jam album will sell over 150,000 copies in its first week.
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Study: 86% Would Pay For Legal P2P April 22, 2009 - Different study, similar results. The Swedish Performing Rights Society (STIM) has released a study titled "Pirates, File-Sharers and Music Users" that reaffirms the lures of P2P and, for a change, attempts to put a price on users' willingness to pay for legal and unlimited downloads. » Full Story
Record Store Day Boosts Indie Stores' Sales April 22, 2009 - The numbers are in and Record Store Day produced a nearly 1% gain -- to 566,000 for the week versus 561,000 from the corresponding week of the prior year -- in U.S. album sales for the indie store sector, according to Nielsen SoundScan. » Full Story
IFPI: U.S. Music Sales Slump 18.6% April 22, 2009 - Recorded music sales - made up of trade value revenue from physical sales, digital sales and performance rights - decreased 18.6% in value on the previous year to $4.98 billion in the U.S. in 2008, according to new figures from the IFPI. » Full Story
Lil Wayne Loses Documentary Lawsuit April 22, 2009 - A state court judge has refused a request by rapper Lil Wayne to block the release of a documentary titled "The Carter," based on his life. The artist sued QD3 Entertainment - a company owned by producer Quincy Jones III, son of legendary musician Quincy Jones - and Digerati Holdings last month, alleging the company failed to comply a deal that would allow him to have approval of the film's final version, reports Variety. » Full Story
EMI, Sony/ATV Win Big At ASAP Pop Music Awards April 22, 2009 - Stargate's Mikkel Eriksen and Tor Hermansen were named the songwriter of the year at the 26th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards, held tonight (April 22) at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel in Hollywood. » Full Story
Record Store Day Boosts Indie Stores' Sales April 22, 2009 - The numbers are in and Record Store Day produced a nearly 1% gain -- to 566,000 for the week versus 561,000 from the corresponding week of the prior year -- in U.S. album sales for the indie store sector, according to Nielsen SoundScan. » Full Story
ASCAP Honors Christian Writers and Publishers April 21, 2009 Matt Redman, Matthew West, Sam Mizell, Dave Clark and EMI Christian Music Publishing were the top honorees at ASCAP's annual Christian Music Awards at Nashville's Richland Country Club. » Full Story
James Newton Howard Scores Double Nods At Classical BRITs April 20, 2009 James Newton Howard has been nominated at the Classical BRIT Awards for his work on the soundtracks to "I Am Legend" (Varese Sarabande/Colosseum Music) and, with Hans Zimmer, "The Dark Knight" (Warner).
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Report Spotlights Country Radio Listener Habits April 17, 2009 Country Radio Broadcasters and Edison Research study gives a good glimpse into respondents' listening habits and preferences, purchasing habits, adoption of technology and financial outlook. » Full Story
Lil Wayne Loses Documentary Lawsuit April 22, 2009 A state court judge has refused a request by rapper Lil Wayne to block the release of a documentary titled "The Carter," based on his life. The artist sued QD3 Entertainment - a company owned by producer Quincy Jones III, son of legendary musician Quincy Jones - and Digerati Holdings last month, alleging the company failed to comply a deal that would allow him to have approval of the film's final version, reports Variety. » Full Story
EMI, Sony/ATV Win Big At ASAP Pop Music Awards April 22, 2009 Stargate's Mikkel Eriksen and Tor Hermansen were named the songwriter of the year at the 26th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards, held tonight (April 22) at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel in Hollywood. » Full Story
Earl Johnson Draws ‘Juicy’ Recognition April 09, 2009 Earl Johnson Jr.’s debut album, “Juicy,” has netted the pianist/composer nominations in two separate competitions. Johnson counts three nods—including jazz group/artist of the year—in the fifth annual Los Angeles South Bay Music Awards (April 27). » Full Story
