DJ AM death ruled an accidental overdose
Music-Slam.comNEW 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…
Reggae artist says NYC man slashed him with sword
Jamaican reggae artist Major Mackerel was slashed Sunday on the head, arm and hand by a neighbor wielding a two-foot-long sword, the musician and police said. Major Mackerel, who attracted…
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What have I learned this month? Twenty six years after it's release, the world still doesn't know what the song "Billie Jean" is about. billie jean eyes weren't like mine…
Pearl Jam poised for first No. 1 album in 13 years
LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - Pearl Jam is on course to nab its first No. 1 album on the U.S. pop chart in 13 years next week. Industry prognosticators suggest the…
Jay-Z, Whitney Houston lead pop album charts
LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Billboard) - Jay-Z led the U.S. pop chart for a second week on Wednesday, while Whitney Houston's recent chart-topper rebounded one place to No. 2 after receiving…
Jackson lost will to live, confidante says
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Jackson lost the will to live in recent years, a former close confidante said on Friday, as scores of fans camped out to be the…