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Featured Artist: Pink
Although initially viewed as another face in the late-'90s crowd of teen pop acts, Pink (professionally known as P!nk!) quickly transcended and outgrew that label with her combination of pop songcraft and powerhouse, rock-influenced vocals. Born Alecia Moore on September 8, 1979, in Doylestown, PA, Pink received her nickname as a child, years before she dyed her hair accordingly. She grew up in a musical family and was a regular on the Philadelphia club scene by the age of 13, first as a...
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Vintage Mariah Hit Tops U.K. Singles Chart
Mariah Carey's 1993 hit "Hero," covered for charity by the 2008 finalists in the TV talent series "The X Factor," debuted at No. 1 on the U.K. singles chart yesterday (Nov. 2), while Pink's "Funhouse"...
November 03, 2008
Pink Pencils In New Album For October
Pop star Pink has set an Oct. 28 release for her as-yet-untitled fifth album. The LaFace/Zomba set is led by the single "So What," which will hit radio early next month and digital outlets shortly...
July 23, 2008
Chart Beat: Keith Urban, Kelly Clarkson, Pink, Glen Campbell, Metallica
Fred discusses chart action from Keith Urban, Kelly Clarkson, Pink and more!
August 28, 2008
Chart Beat: Jason Mraz, B.B. King, 'Gypsy'
Fred discusses chart action from Jason Mraz, B.B. King, "Gypsy" and more!
September 04, 2008
Coldplay, Leona Lewis Join AMA Lineup
Coldplay and Leona Lewis have been added to the performance lineup for the American Music Awards, Billboard.com can reveal. The event will be held Nov. 23 at Los Angeles' Nokia Theatre L.A. Live.
October 29, 2008
New Lamb Of God Album Due In February
Metal outfit Lamb Of God will release its next Epic album in February 2009. The as-yet-untitled set is being produced by Josh Wilbur, who has worked with everyone from Staind to Pink and Steve Earle.
August 14, 2008
Chart Beat Chat: Darius Rucker, Rodney Crowell, Jessica Simpson and Josh Groban
Fred and his readers discuss Darius Rucker, Rodney Crowell, Jessica Simpson, Josh Groban and more!
September 05, 2008
Target Scores Aguilera Hits Album Exclusive
Target and Target.com will be the sole retailers to carry Christina Aguilera's first greatest hits collection, "Keeps Gettin' Better -- A Decade of Hits," due Nov. 11 via RCA.
September 03, 2008
Chart Beat Chat: Josh Groban, Darius Rucker, Dan Seals And Earl Thomas Conley
Fred and his readers discuss chart action from Darius Rucker, Dan Seals/Earl Thomas Conley, album charts, Josh Groban and more!
September 29, 2008
Oasis Scores Seventh Straight U.K. No. 1
Oasis made its customary debut atop the U.K. album chart yesterday (Oct. 12) with "Dig Out Your Soul" (Big Brother), continuing the band's record of having reached No. 1 on the U.K. bestsellers with...
October 13, 2008
Chart Beat: Beyonce, T.I., Josiah Leming
Fred discusses chart action from "At Last," T.I., Josiah Leming and more!
November 06, 2008
Chart Beat Chat: The Hot 100, Hot Country Songs, AC/DC
Fred and his readers discuss songs that return to No. 1 on the Hot 100, African-American artists on the country chart, AC/DC and more!
October 03, 2008
T.I.'s 'Like' Starts Third Week Atop Hot 100
T.I.'s "Whatever You Like" begins a third week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is the fastest-growing track at radio. It remains a digital hit as well, having sold 145,000 copies in the United...
September 11, 2008
Aphex Twin, Goldfrapp, Tankian Join Coachella Lineup
Aphex Twin, Goldfrapp, Kate Nash, Serj Tankian, Redd Kross and Adele have joined the lineup for the 2008 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, to be held April 25-27 at Empire Polo Field in...
March 12, 2008
Labelle Sets Date For Reunion Album
R&B trio Labelle is hitting the studio for a reunion album to be produced by Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff and Lenny Kravitz. The as-yet-untitled set, the group first since 1976's "Chameleon," is...
June 30, 2008
Remix Album Sparks EA's 'Mirror's Edge'
An eclectic group of international artists combined for an innovative remix album for Swedish pop star Lisa Miskovsky's theme track to spark Electronic Arts' highly anticipated "Mirror's Edge" video...
November 18, 2008
T.I. Back Atop Hot 100, Kanye Debuts High
T.I.'s "Whatever You Like" returns to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for a fourth non-consecutive week, rising 2-1 to trade places with Pink's "So What." "Like" is the fastest-growing track at radio...
September 25, 2008
T.I. Leads Hot 100; Kanye, Taylor Debut High
T.I.'s "Live Your Life" featuring Rihanna begins a third non-consecutive week atop the Billboard Hot 100, while "Whatever You Like," another former chart-topper from his album "Paper Trail," holds at...
November 13, 2008
American Acts Win Big At MTV EMAs
American pop artists dominated the MTV Europe Music Awards last night (Oct. 6) at Liverpool Echo Arena, and the performers and winners were also keen to bask in President-elect Barack Obama's election...
November 07, 2008
Pink, Keane Rule U.K. Charts
As Pink's "So What" (LaFace) started a third week atop the new U.K. singles chart, Keane scored a No. 1 debut with its third album, "Perfect Symmetry" (Universal Island).
October 20, 2008
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Touring Panel: Ticketing Charges Won't Disappear
Ticketmaster Entertainment may be experimenting with eliminating convenience charges for ticket purchases, but "they're not going to die off entirely," according to Ticketmaster Entertainment senior VP, assistant general counsel Joseph Freeman, speaking at the 5th annual Billboard Touring Conference in New York.
Springsteen, Chesney Rule Billboard Touring Awards
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Kenny Chesney and Miley Cyrus were among the big winners at the fifth annual Billboard Touring Awards, held tonight (Nov. 20) at the Roosevelt Hotel ballroom in New York.
Simmons Sounds Off At Touring Conf. Keynote
Having recently completed a 30-plus-date European tour, Kiss will "eventually, when we're ready, tour America," co-founder Gene Simmons said during a keynote address today (Nov. 20) at the fifth annual Billboard Touring Conference, held at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York.
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