Eminem’s `Relapse’ tops charts, sells 608,000
Music-Slam.comNEW YORK– Eminem's new album, "Relapse," has sold more copies in its first week of release than any other album this year. Nielsen SoundScan says the Detroit rapper's first album…
Rapper Jay-Z close to a deal with Sony
NEW YORK (Billboard) - Rapper Jay-Z is close to signing a deal that will bring his future recordings to Sony, sources told Billboard. The deal, which will link Jay-Z's Roc…
Chris Brown says he’s ‘not a monster’
Chris Brown tells his fans he's "not a monster" in a video posted on YouTube. In it, the 20-year-old singer leans in and speaks directly into the camera, which appears…
Lady GaGa claims chart milestone with second No. 1
NEW YORK (Billboard) - Lady GaGa has become the first artist in nearly ten years to reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart with her first two…
Chris Cornell defends poorly-received Timbaland collaboration album
Chris Cornell has defended his new Timbaland-produced album 'Scream'. The album has been lambasted by fans, critics and even Cornell's fellow musicians. Read more
Prosecutor calls Phil Spector ‘demonic maniac’
A prosecutor told a jury that Phil Spector's history of violence against women was like a game of Russian roulette that ended with the shooting death of actress Lana Clarkson…
Eminem’s “Bottle” breaks download record
The rap triumvirate of Eminem, Dr. Dre and 50 Cent soared 77 places to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart on Thursday, setting a new first-week record…
Peter Gabriel pulls out of Oscars
Peter Gabriel has pulled out of a scheduled performance at the forthcoming Oscar ceremony, set to take place on February 22 at the Hollywood Kodak Theater. Read More