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JASRAC wins case against Japanese video-sharing site

 

Published 30 hours ago by By Rob Schwartz, Billboard at Hollywood Reporter

The Japanese authors' and composers' society JASRAC has won a lawsuit against a Tokyo-based video-sharing site.

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SOCAN hands out Canuck music industry awards

 

Published 2 days ago by By Etan Vlessing at Hollywood Reporter

The latest pop songs from homegrown artists Kreesha Turner, Hedley and Feist to command local radio play were honored Monday night as the Society of Composers Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) handed out lifetime and performance awards.  ...

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Warner Music posts quarterly loss

 

Published 2 days ago by By Yinka Adegoke and Franklin Paul, Reuters at Hollywood Reporter

Warner Music Group, the world's third largest music company, on Tuesday reported a quarterly loss due to higher interest expense and charges for job cuts.

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TV Guide to air Susan Boyle special

 

Published 2 days ago by Associated Press at Hollywood Reporter

TV Guide Channel says it will air a special program starring singing sensation Susan Boyle next month.

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Nick Lachey to host NBC's 'Sing-Off'

 

Published 3 days ago by By Nellie Andreeva at Hollywood Reporter

NBC on Monday officially unveiled Nick Lachey as the host of upcoming talent reality competition "The Sing-Off."

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Susan Boyle set for largest U.K. album sales

 

Published 3 days ago by By Mike Collett-White, Reuters at Hollywood Reporter

Scottish singer Susan Boyle, who shot to fame after her audition for "Britain's Got Talent" was aired in April, appears set to have the biggest album in Britain this year, music retailer HMV said on Monday.

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Leona Lewis tops U.K. charts

 

Published 3 days ago by By Paul Sexton, Billboard at Hollywood Reporter

The 2007 "X Factor" winner Leona Lewis scored a new entry at No. 1 with her second album "Echo," while the show's 2009 finalists debuted atop the singles chart with a charity cover of Michael Jackson's "You Are Not Alone."

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Usher's 'Raymond' CD release postponed

 

Published 3 days ago by By Gail Mitchell, Billboard at Hollywood Reporter

The release date for Usher's new album, "Raymond v. Raymond," is being moved, according to a spokesperson at Jive Label Group.

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U2 to headline U.K.'s Glastonbury Festival

 

Published 3 days ago by By Andre Paine, Billboard at Hollywood Reporter

U2 has been confirmed as a headline act for the U.K.'s Glastonbury Festival in 2010.

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Adam Lambert's AMA performance draws ire

 

Published 3 days ago by Associated Press at Hollywood Reporter

ABC has received more than 1,500 complaints about Adam Lambert's sexually charged AMA performance.

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Palm Springs fest to honor Mariah Carey

 

Published 3 days ago by By Borys Kit at Hollywood Reporter

Mariah Carey will receive the breakthrough performance award at the 21st annual Palm Springs International Film Festival.

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Taylor Swift wins five AMAs

 

Published 3 days ago by By Dean Goodman at Hollywood Reporter

Country crossover star Taylor Swift overshadowed the late Michael Jackson at the American Music Awards on Sunday, winning five prizes including artist of the year.

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Sony to launch online service in 2010

 

Published 6 days ago by By Kiyoshi Takenaka, Reuters at Hollywood Reporter

Sony Corp. said on Friday that its planned entertainment content distribution service for network-compatible TVs and other devices will be launched next year.

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Susan Boyle CD sets pre-order record

 

Published 6 days ago by By Mike Collett-White, Reuters at Hollywood Reporter

Scottish singer Susan Boyle, one of the biggest stars of the Internet age, seeks to turn global celebrity into record sales next week with the release of her debut album "I Dreamed a Dream."

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Lionsgate, Cherry Lane ink music deal

 

Published 7 days ago by By Etan Vlessing at Hollywood Reporter

Lionsgate has lined up Cherry Lane Music Publishing, led by veteran record producer Milt Okun, to represent its music catalog as part of a multi-year deal for North America.

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GMM Grammy profits drop 20%

 

Published 7 days ago by By Saraya Suksomkij, Reuters at Hollywood Reporter

Thailand's top music and entertainment group GMM Grammy said on Wednesday it expected this year's net profit to drop by 20% from last year's 705 million baht ($21.3 million) due to higher operating costs.

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Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr team for duet

 

Published 7 days ago by By David J. Prince, Billboard at Hollywood Reporter

Ringo Starr is joined by his former Beatles bandmate Paul McCartney for a duet on "Y Not," the drummer's forthcoming solo album due out Jan. 12, 2010 on Hip-O Records/UMe.

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John Mayer headed to top of albums chart

 

Published 7 days ago by By Keith Caulfield, Billboard at Hollywood Reporter

The annual onslaught of big album releases has begun in earnest as a bevy of superstar acts are in the hunt for high debuts on next week's Billboard 200 chart.

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Kings of Leon, Green Day win big at Woodies

 

Published 7 days ago by By Jason Lipshutz, Billboard at Hollywood Reporter

Kings of Leon won Woodie of the Year and Green Day took home the Best Performing Woodie at the 2009 MTVu Woodie Awards, which brought together a cross-section of established and breaking artists Wednesday night at New York's Roseland Ballroom.  ...

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Bonnaroo sets 2010 dates

 

Published 7 days ago by By David J. Prince, Billboard at Hollywood Reporter

The ninth Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival will be held June 10-13, 2010, on its usual site in Manchester, Tenn., an hour southeast of Nashville.

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Pirate Bay shutting down

 

Published 8 days ago by By Scott Roxborough at Hollywood Reporter

Swedish file-sharing site the Pirate Bay is shutting down its servers -- not because of pressure from Hollywood studios but because it says it is no longer needed.

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Vevo to launch Dec. 8

 

Published 8 days ago by By Antony Bruno, Billboard at Hollywood Reporter

The Vevo online music video service is expected to launch Dec. 8, according to sources close to the company.

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Jay-Z jumps to No. 1 on Hot 100

 

Published 8 days ago by By Silvio Pietroluongo, Billboard at Hollywood Reporter

Jay-Z will earn his fourth Hot 100 No. 1, but his first as a lead or co-billed performer, as his collaboration with Alicia Keys, "Empire State of Mind," will top the chart to be released tomorrow.

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Bon Jovi comes full 'Circle'

 

Published 8 days ago by By Keith Caulfield, Billboard at Hollywood Reporter

The band claims its fourth No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart with its new effort, "The Circle."

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MTV nabs rights to Michael Jackson doc

 

Published 9 days ago by By James Hibberd at Hollywood Reporter

MTV Networks has acquired the exclusive U.S. TV rights to air the posthumous documentary "Michael Jackson's This Is It."

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Velvet Underground reuniting for talk

 

Published 9 days ago by By David J. Prince, Billboard at Hollywood Reporter

Former Velvet Underground members Lou Reed, Maureen Tucker and Doug Yule will make an extremely rare joint public appearance on Dec. 8 at the New York Public Library.

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Underwood: 'Idol' winners should play to fans

 

Published 9 days ago by By Alex Dobuzinskis, Reuters at Hollywood Reporter

Since winning "American Idol" in 2005, country singer Carrie Underwood has become one of the show's highest selling graduates, but she warned the latest crop of "Idol" finalists to "stay true" to their fans if they want to find similar success.  ...

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2010 Latin Music Awards heads to Puerto Rico

 

Published 9 days ago by By Leila Cobo, Billboard at Hollywood Reporter

For the first time in its more than 20-year history, the 2010 Billboard Latin Music Awards will take place in Puerto Rico, marking the first time the show goes on the road from its traditional Miami homebase.

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MySpace to acquire imeem

 

Published 9 days ago by By Antony Bruno, Billboard at Hollywood Reporter

MySpace reportedly is in the late stages of negotiating an acquisition of rival music streaming service imeem.

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Faith Hill splits from manager

 

Published 9 days ago by By Ray Waddell, Billboard at Hollywood Reporter

Faith Hill and her manager of 16 years, Gary Borman, Borman Entertainment, have parted ways.

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Paul McCartney wins Gershwin Prize

 

Published 10 days ago by Associated Press at Hollywood Reporter

The Library of Congress is awarding Paul McCartney its third Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.

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Spending on subscription media up 7%

 

Published 10 days ago by By Paul Bond at Hollywood Reporter

Americans are spending about $115 a month per household on subscription media services, up 7% from a year ago.

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Artists lobby for copyright support

 

Published 10 days ago by By Georg Szalai at Hollywood Reporter

A delegation of emerging artists organized by the Copyright Alliance's grassroots network sent a letter to the White House Monday asking it to pursue policies supportive of artists' rights.

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Jay-Z, Will and Jada Pinkett Smith back 'Fela!'

 

Published 10 days ago by Associated Press at Hollywood Reporter

It's official: After weeks of speculation, Jay-Z and Will and Jada Pinkett Smith have joined the producing team of the Broadway musical "Fela!"

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Janet Jackson blames Michael's doctor

 

Published 10 days ago by By Bob Tourtellotte, Reuters at Hollywood Reporter

Janet Jackson holds Michael Jackson's personal doctor responsible for her brother's sudden death and has told ABC News that a day does not go by when she doesn't think about her late sibling.

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Slayer pushes back U.K., European tour

 

Published 10 days ago by By Andre Paine, Billboard at Hollywood Reporter

Slayer has postponed its U.K. and European tour until spring.

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George Straight set for 'Pure Country' sequel

 

Published 11 days ago by By Paul Bond at Hollywood Reporter

Country music A-lister George Strait will star in a follow-up to his 1992 film "Pure Country" for Warner Bros.

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George Strait set for 'Pure Country' sequel

 

Published 11 days ago by By Paul Bond at Hollywood Reporter

Country music A-lister George Strait will star in a follow-up to his 1992 film "Pure Country" for Warner Bros.

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Report: The Who will perform at Super Bowl

 

Published 13 days ago by By Monica Herrera, Billboard at Hollywood Reporter

According to a report, the Who will perform at Super Bowl XLIV, marking their first performance in North America since 2008.

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Taylor Swift adds int'l award to CMA haul

 

Published 13 days ago by By Patricia Harris, Reuters at Hollywood Reporter

Teenage singing star Taylor Swift, who swept the top Country Music Association awards this week, also garnered the CMA's International Artist Achievement Award during a rehearsal for Wednesday's show.

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DJ AM estate sues for wrongful death

 

Published 13 days ago by Associated Press at Hollywood Reporter

Court documents say the estate of Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein is suing several defendants for wrongful death.

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Usher's 'Raymond' album out Dec. 21

 

Published 13 days ago by By Gail Mitchell, Billboard at Hollywood Reporter

Jive is announcing that Usher's new album, "Raymond V. Raymond," is being released Dec. 21.

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Liam Gallagher starting a new group

 

Published 13 days ago by By David J. Prince, Billboard at Hollywood Reporter

Former Oasis guitarist and vocalist Liam Gallagher says that he and all of the other members of the band - aside from his brother Noel - are writing songs and will continue to perform as a new group.

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The Judds reuniting in 2010

 

Published 13 days ago by By Gary Graff, Billboard at Hollywood Reporter

Wynonna says that the Judds -- she and her mother, Naomi -- are up for "everything" in 2010, when she tells Billboard.com that the duo will work in some capacity.

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Opry, MySpace to live stream performances

 

Published 13 days ago by Associated Press at Hollywood Reporter

The Grand Ole Opry and MySpace are uniting to live stream an Opry performance with video for the first time this Saturday.

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Kara on Ellen: 'Idol' chemistry is crucial

 

Published 13 days ago by By Elizabeth Guider at Hollywood Reporter

Kara DioGuardi says she wants to hang out with Ellen DeGeneres before the new season of "American Idol" to get the judges working together comfortably.

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Britney Twitter, MySpace accounts hacked

 

Published 14 days ago by Associated Press at Hollywood Reporter

Britney Spears' Twitter and MySpace accounts have apparently been hacked.

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'This Is It' exceeds $200 mil worldwide

 

Published 14 days ago by Associated Press at Hollywood Reporter

 "Michael Jackson's This Is It" has passed the $200 million mark at the boxoffice worldwide, according to Sony Pictures.

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Taylor Swift tops CMA nods

 

Published 15 days ago by Associated Press at Hollywood Reporter

It's been Taylor Swift's year, and Wednesday was her night as she became the youngest person and the first solo female act in a decade to win the Country Music Assn.'s entertainer of the year award.

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Concert-viewing website launched

 

Published 15 days ago by Associated Press at Hollywood Reporter

A new website will allow music lovers to watch concerts for free online, and users can choose from five different camera angles as they watch.

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