Evanescence regroup with ‘American Idol’ finalist
Music-Slam.comThree former members of Evanescence have regrouped as new act The Fallen, with singing duties provided by 'American Idol' finalist Carly Smithson. Read more
Vivendi Wins $1.9 Million Award From Woman Who Swapped Songs
A Minnesota woman accused of swapping music over the Kazaa Internet service was ordered by a jury to pay Vivendi SA’s Universal Music Group and other record labels $1.9 million…
Spin goes crazy with “Purple Rain” tribute album
NEW YORK (Billboard) - Spin magazine is going crazy with its July issue, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Prince's "Purple Rain" with a comprehensive oral history of the film and…
Michael Jackson concerts face legal challenge
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A music promoter on Wednesday sued to stop Michael Jackson from performing in London this year, claiming his appearances would violate a prior contract. New Jersey-based…
Springsteen, Phish, Al Green jam at Bonnaroo
MANCHESTER, Tenn. – The eighth annual Bonnaroo Music Festival offered, if nothing else, an expanded view of what it means to jam. Though Bonnaroo — held on a giant farm…
“Big” debut for Dave Matthews Band on U.S. chart
LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - Dave Matthews Band replaced Eminem at the top of the U.S. pop album chart on Wednesday, logging the third-best debut of the year. "Big Whiskey and…
Mug shot shows Phil Spector with bald head
A mug shot of Phil Spector released Wednesday reveals that prison has been a hair-raising experience for the legendary music producer. Spector, known for his many elaborate hairstyles over the…
Film, TV music composers urge copyright law change
Nathan Barr has scored horror films like "Hostel" and the HBO vampire series "True Blood," but what really keeps the composer up at night is fear he will not get…