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Universal Music's Digital Head Rob Wells Gives Keynote on Asian Market At Singapore's Music Matters

Thu, May 23, 2013
Music Matters, Asia’s premiere music conference, kicked off its 2013 edition with a music industry heavyweight: Universal Music Group president of...

Daft Punk's 'Random Access Memories' Set for No. 1, 300,000-plus Debut

Wed, May 22, 2013
As previously reported, Daft Punk is heading for its first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart with its latest album, "Random Access Memories."

Billboard Music Awards Push Big Sales Gains

Wed, May 22, 2013
The 2013 Billboard Music Awards pump big sales gains on the charts this week, thanks to blockbuster performances from the likes of Bruno Mars,...

Jennifer Lopez Teams With Verizon For Latin-Targeted ‘Viva Movil’ Stores, Wireless Service

Wed, May 22, 2013
Jennifer Lopez has teamed with Verizon Wireless on a new 4G LTE network and retail service, Viva Movil by Jennifer Lopez, which the celebrity and...

Business Matters: Why are Live Nation and Pandora Shares Outperforming the Market?

Wed, May 22, 2013
Stock markets have had a great run in 2013, but shares of Live Nation and Pandora have fared even better. Live Nation shares are up 46% this year....

Paris Hilton to Release Second Album on Cash Money, Feature Lil Wayne

Wed, May 22, 2013
Paris Hilton will be releasing her second album on Cash Money, the label co-founded and operated by Ronald "Slim" Williams and Bryan "Birdman"...

Kirdis Postelle Named SVP of Marketing at Capitol Music Group

Wed, May 22, 2013
Kirdis Postelle, the former general manager and 17 year veteran of Dr. Dre's label Aftermath Entertainment, has been named Capitol Music Group's new...

'Can't' Stop Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Atop Hot 100

Wed, May 22, 2013
After performing their breakthrough Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 "Thrift Shop" on the Billboard Music Awards Sunday night (May 19), Macklemore & Ryan...

Monte and Avery Lipman Deliver University of Albany Commencement Speech

Wed, May 22, 2013
Republic Records chairman and CEO Monte Lipman, ‘86, and president and COO Avery Lipman, ’88, returned to their alma mater, the University at Albany...

EDMbiz 2013 Announced, Will Feature Marc Geiger, Rob Light, James Barton, Others

Wed, May 22, 2013
EDMbiz 2013 will take place in Las Vegas, June 18-20 -- during Electric Daisy Carnival "week" -- it was announced today in a statement. The three-day...

Hashtag Music: Do Twitter-Friendly Song Titles Make a #Difference?

Wed, May 22, 2013
Hashtag songs are here. Just in the past month, we've seen three major artists -- Busta Rhymes, Mariah Carey and Jennifer Lopez -- tack the number...

Rara.com With BMW Launches European In-Car Streaming Service

Wed, May 22, 2013
The next generation of in-car music entertainment has moved up a gear following the announcement that U.K.-based music streaming service rara.com has...

'Can't' Stop Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Atop Hot 100

Wed, May 22, 2013
After performing their breakthrough Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 "Thrift Shop" on the Billboard Music Awards Sunday night (May 19), Macklemore & Ryan...

CBGB Festival Announces Dates, Expanded Film Offerings for Second Year

Wed, May 22, 2013
The CBGB Music and Film Festival is set to return to New York this October 9-13, it was announced today.

Columbia to Release 'Twenty Feet from Stardom' Soundtrack feat. Film's Stars, Lou Reed, Bowie and More

Wed, May 22, 2013
Columbia Records will release the soundtrack for the documentary "Twenty Feet from Stardom" on June 18, four days after the film opens theatrically....

Vampire Weekend Debuts At No. 1 On Billboard 200

Wed, May 22, 2013
As predicted, Vampire Weekend notches its second No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 as Modern Vampires of the City debuts atop the list this week. The...

Backbeat: Billboard Music Awards Afterparty With Jason Derulo, Hayden Panetierre, Don Mischer, More

Wed, May 22, 2013
LAS VEGAS – Right after the 2013 BBMAs on Sunday night, the "Buffalo David Bitton presents the official Billboard Music Awards afterparty" was held...

Sony Corp to Put Suggested Entertainment Spin-Off to its Board: Report

Wed, May 22, 2013
Daniel Loeb’s speculative call for Sony Corp to spin-off its music division is getting some attention from within. The Third Point head's proposal...

Blake Shelton Organizing NBC Benefit Concert for Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Wed, May 22, 2013
Blake Shelton and NBC have begun to organize a benefit concert for the victims of the Oklahoma tornado that have left thousands homeless, killed at...