Jay-Z gets into the beer business
Music-Slam.com From Cristal to Budweiser? Anheuser-Busch has hired Jay-Z as its new co-brand director for Budweiser Select, banking on his celebrity and entrepreneurial expertise to help lift its beer brand. Marlene…
2006
Ono sues Capitol Records over Lennon royalties
John Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono, has filed a $10 million lawsuit against her late husband's old record company accusing them of cheating his estate out of his royalties. In a…
Ludacris ends Timberlake reign on singles chart
Atlanta rapper Ludacris earned his third No. 1 single Thursday, ending Justin Timberlake's seven-week reign atop the Hot 100, Billboard reported. Ludacris' "Money Maker" featuring Pharrell jumped one place to…
NBC won’t show Madonna on the cross
Under pressure from Christian conservative groups accusing pop star Madonna of sacrilege, a U.S. television network said on Thursday it removed footage of the singer performing while suspended on a…
George Michael says cannabis keeps him sane: TV
Pop star George Michael said smoking cannabis kept him "sane and happy" and appeared to light up a joint during an interview on Britain's ITV channel, ITV said on Friday.…
Jay-Z Officially Unretires
Don't call it a comeback--'cause he never really went away. Jay-Z has made the rather superfluous announcement that he is returning to the music world he allegedly forsook three years…
Music-Slam Radio #14: The Coverage Mix (September 9, 2006)
TRACK LISTING: No Doubt – It’s My Life Franz Ferdinand – What You Waiting For? Scissor Sisters – Take Me Out Nelly Furtado – Crazy Ted Leo – Since U…
Yusuf Islam to release pop album in November
English musician Yusuf Islam, formerly known as Cat Stevens, is eyeing a November U.S. release date for his first album of pop music in 28 years. "An Other Cup," recorded…