Gossip says snazzy record deal doesn’t faze them
Music-Slam.com Members of the band Gossip know precisely when they hit the big time. It wasn’t when Sony agreed to put out their new album. Nor was it when Grammy-winner Rick…
October 2009
Michael Jackson saw shows as live stage farewell
LONDON (Reuters) – Michael Jackson intended his run of 50 live concerts in London to be his live performance farewell and an event to share with his growing children, the…
Lil Wayne guilty on N.Y. gun charge, headed to prison
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. rapper Lil Wayne pleaded guilty on Thursday to attempted criminal possession of a weapon in a July 2007 incident and will serve a year in…
Lady Gaga to tour without Kanye West
NEW YORK (Billboard) – Lady Gaga said both she and Kanye West decided to cancel their upcoming “Fame Kills” tour of North American arenas, and that she will embark on…
Black Eyed Peas match Mariah Carey record on chart
NEW YORK (Billboard) – With its 14th week at the summit of Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart, the Black Eyed Peas’ “I Gotta Feeling” matched Mariah Carey’s 2005 hit “We…
DJ AM death ruled an accidental overdose
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The death of celebrity disc jockey DJ AM was caused by an accidental drug overdose, and eight different substances were found in his body, the New…
Jackson, Beatles bring “Help” to music business
NEW YORK (Billboard) – Renewed interest in the Beatles and Michael Jackson slowed the decline of U.S. album sales in the third quarter, although the industry is still on track…
Autopsy shocker: Jackson was healthy
LOS ANGELES – Michael Jackson’s outward appearance was marred when he died with puncture marks to his arms, surgical scars around his body and cosmetic tattoos on his lips and…