Chris Brown Pleads Guilty to Assault
Music-Slam.comLOS ANGELES (AP) --Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to one count of felony assault on pop star Rihanna. Brown entered his plea before a preliminary hearing was scheduled to start…
Music sales slide not expected to turn around
The near future appears to hold mainly sour notes for the beleaguered music business, according to eMarketer. U.S. sales of recorded music will slide to $5.5 billion in 2013, down…
Kelis and Nas’ divorce details released
Details of the divorce of Nas and Kelis have been revealed, and include information about her income and expenses. Kelis Rogers filed for divorce in May after almost five years…
Evanescence regroup with ‘American Idol’ finalist
Three 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…