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Ne-Yo, Bob Seger, Bette Midler, Meat Loaf, Stevie Nicks Light Up Songwriters Hall of Fame Ceremony
June 15, 2012
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Among the diverse honorees for last night's 43rd annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction ceremony were Ne-Yo, Bob Seger, Bette Midler, Jim Steinman, Dan Schlitz and Gordon Lightfoot. Luminaries honoring the hit-makers, included Stevie Nicks, Swizz Beats, Valerie Simpson and Constantine Maroulis. » Full Story
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Apple Shutting Down Ping, Source Confirms
June 13, 2012
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Apple is shutting down Ping, its social network and music recommendation service, according to multiple media reports and confirmed by a source close to the situation. The attempt at a social network by the tech-giant-turned-music-distributor first debuted in September 2010, but the service fell flat and Apple has since changed its social-music strategy. » Full Story
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Frances Preston Remembered by Dolly Parton, Linda Moran, Lamont Dozier, More
June 13, 2012
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The music community was saddened today by news of the passing of Frances Williams Preston, longtime head of BMI and one of the pioneering female executives in the music industry. Included, Neil Portnow of the Recording Academy, Linda Moran of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Jim Donio of NARM, Lamont Dozier, and more react. » Full Story
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Fader Label Appoints Michael Plen EVP, Tacie Van Liew Marketing Director
June 12, 2012
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Fader Label has hired Michael Plen as executive vice president, marketing, licensing and promotion and also promoted Tacie Van Liew to director of marketing. The Fader label is home to Matt and Kim, Neon Indian, Saul Williams, Editors, Birdmonster, and newest signing, Malaysian singer/songwriter Yuna. » Full Story
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iTunes App Store: 30 Billion Downloads, $7.14 Billion in Revenue
June 11, 2012
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McDonalds used to track how many customers it had served on its store's signs, until the number grew too large; now, the signs simply read "billions and billions served." The iTunes app store is headed in the same direction. "I'm very pleased to announce a new milestone for the app store," said Apple CEO Tim Cook at the company's Worldwide Developer Conference on Monday. "Customers have now downlated an astounding 30 billion apps!" » Full Story
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Ten Years of 'American Idol' Chart Dominance: Clarkson, Underwood, Daughtry, Fantasia, More
June 11, 2012
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"American Idol," which turns ten years old today, is an undeniable pop music hit machine. Since its inception on June 11, 2002, "Idol" has spawned 345 Billboard chart-toppers and a platoon of pop idols, including Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Undewood, Daughtry, Fantasia, Ruben Studdard, Jennifer Hudson, Clay Aiken, Adam Lambert and Jordin Sparks while remaining a TV ratings juggernaut. Here then are charts breaking down "Idol"'s pop dominance over the last decade. » Full Story
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'American Idol' Tenth Anniversary: 345 Billboard No. 1s, From Kelly Clarkson to Phillip Phillips
June 11, 2012
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Today marks the tenth anniversary of “American Idol.” In that time the show has racked up jaw-dropping numbers. Chief among them: the Idols, including household names like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Fantasia, Daughtry, Ruben Studdard, Jennifer Hudson, Adam Lambert, Clay Aiken and others, have had an astonishing 345 No. 1s on the Billboard Charts. » Full Story
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EDMBiz Wrap: Kaskade, Angello, Hawtin on Free Parties, the Term 'EDM,' More
June 9, 2012
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For all the dissent around the politics of outside investors, and Avicii as an arena draw, participants at the EDMBiz conference seemed to revel in their newfound cred. Here, in their own words, artists like SHM's Steve Angelo, Kaskade and Richie Hawtin as well as execs like EMI's Bart Cools, Interscope's Dave Rene and Tmwrk's Kevin Kusatsu give their takes. » Full Story
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Backbeat: The Weeknd's London Debut, With Katy Perry, Florence Welch, Barry Weiss, David Joseph, More
June 7, 2012
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London’s Wilton Music Hall hosted The Weeknd’s debut London show earlier tonight (June 7). Rumored to have sold out within two minutes, the gig lasted just an hour, but saw appearances by Katy Perry, Florence Welch, Barry Weiss, David Joseph, and Jason Iley, among others. » Full Story
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Willie Nelson on Leaving Nashville, Outlaw Movement, Highwaymen Reunion, Weed at Billboard Summit (Part 2)
June 6, 2012
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Willie Nelson, the charismatic, outspoken and eminently entertaining country music icon, was one of this year's Billboard Country Music Summit's keynote speakers. Here, Nelson explains why he left Nashville for Texas in 1972, how he became part of the Outlaw movement, the possibility of a Highwaymen reunion with Jamey Johnson and, of course, his take on weed. » Full Story
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Well Dunn, Program To Support Careers in Entertainment, Launches
June 4, 2012
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Well Dunn, a program to support young professionals in search of internships and careers in the entertainment business, has launched. Well Dunn's mission is to support the aspirations of up and comers who want to work in entertainment but lack the necessary resources. Companies participating in the program include, A.C. Ent., Big Hassle Media, CID Ent., Cloud 9 Adventures, JamBase, Red Light Mgmt. and Superfly Presents. » Full Story
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Justin Bieber Sells Out U.S. Tour in One Hour
June 4, 2012
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Bieber Fever is alive and well in the Americas. The 18-year-old pop star, whose new album, 'Believe,' is due out on June 19, sold out his entire U.S. and North American tour within one hour, according to his label, Island Def Jam. Bieber’s Believe tour, presented by AEG Live, will hit 45 cities beginning September 29th in Glendale, Arizona. » Full Story
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