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18 hrs ago | Seattle's WB

Eminem's 'Relapse 2' album, originally scheduled for 2009, is getting pushed back to next year

Eminem's comeback year of 2009 was expected to include the release of two new albums.

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Yesterday | Tvnz.co.nz

Susan Boyle album sets pre-order record on Amazon.com

The upcoming debut album by British singing sensation Susan Boyle has become the largest global CD pre-order in the history of Amazon.com, the online retailer said.

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Related Topix: Media, Amazon, Norah Jones, Jazz, Black Entertainment, Take that, Pop/Rock

Thu Nov 19, 2009

95 KSJ

According to TMZ.com, Swift and BMI bosses are seeking unspecified damages.

The "Love Story" hitmaker has teamed up with Broadcast Music, Inc. , the organization which collects license fees on behalf of songwriters and distributes them as royalties, to file a copyright infringement lawsuit against The Sports Cellar venue.

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Related Topix: Media

WTVF Nashville

Gibson CEO Leaves Rainforest Group After Raid

The top executive of Gibson Guitar Corp. took a leave of absence from the board of an environmental group amid concerns about the source of the harvested wood used for instruments.

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Freshnews

Susan Boyle's "I Dreamed a Dream" is Amazon Music's Largest Global CD Pre-Order

Amazon.com, Inc. , today announced that Susan Boyle's upcoming album, "I Dreamed a Dream," has become the largest global CD pre-order in the history of Amazon.

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Related Topix: Amazon, Amazon.com, Amazoncom, Retail, Media

Wed Nov 18, 2009

The Journal Record

Authorities raid Gibson guitar plant in Nashville

Federal agents on Tuesday raided a Gibson guitar manufacturing plant and seized guitars amid concerns about where the Nashville-based company obtains the fine woods that go into its instruments.

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Hollywood Reporter

Underwood: 'Idol' winners should play to fans

Since winning "American Idol" in 2005, country singer Carrie Underwood has become one of the show's highest selling graduates, but she warned the latest crop of "Idol" finalists to "stay true" to their fans if they want to find similar success.

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Related Topix: Game Show, American Idol, Reality TV, Entertainment, Television, Carrie Underwood, Dolly Parton, Country, Music

Tue Nov 17, 2009

Hollywood Reporter

Velvet Underground reuniting for talk

Former Velvet Underground members Lou Reed, Maureen Tucker and Doug Yule will make an extremely rare joint public appearance on Dec.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, The Velvet Underground, Journalism, Music, Entertainment

Hollywood Reporter

Paul McCartney wins Gershwin Prize

The Library of Congress is awarding Paul McCartney its third Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.

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Related Topix: Libraries, Big-Band, George & Ira Gershwin, Music, Entertainment

Mon Nov 16, 2009

Hollywood Reporter

George Strait set for 'Pure Country' sequel

Country music A-lister George Strait will star in a follow-up to his 1992 film "Pure Country" for Warner Bros.

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Related Topix: Music!, Pure Country, Drama Movies, George Strait, Country, Dean Cain, Entertainment, Music

Sun Nov 15, 2009

The Toronto Star

Rare finds: Beatles...

Colourful vinyl is now on display at the Toronto Downtown Record Show. SUPPLIED PICTURE It's the kind of treasure that sets collectors' hearts racing a ' a find so rare that there may be no limit to its monetary value.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, The Beatles, Canada, Media, John Lennon

Sat Nov 14, 2009

Hollywood Reporter

Liam Gallagher starting a new group

Former Oasis guitarist and vocalist Liam Gallagher says that he and all of the other members of the band - aside from his brother Noel - are writing songs and will continue to perform as a new group.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, Oasis, Music, Entertainment

Fri Nov 13, 2009

Electronic Musician

Universal Audio UAD-2 Solo/Laptop (Mac/Win) Review

FIG. 1: The Universal Audio UAD-2 Solo/Laptop houses a single DSP chip in an ExpressCard/34 format.

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Related Topix: Laptops/Notebooks, Computers

Thu Nov 12, 2009

The Robertson County Times

Kris Kristofferson, Taylor Swift, Bobby Pinson get BMI salute

All things music from the Tennessean.com entertainment staff. CLICK THIS PHOTO for a slideshow of stars on the red carpet.

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Related Topix: Drama Movies, Music!, Songwriter, Taylor Swift, Kris Kristofferson, Country, Tennessee, Media

Wed Nov 11, 2009

All About Jazz

Music Industry: Discovering New Music Artists in the Digital Age:...

The promise of the digital revolution in the music industry takes another step forward with the creation today of Interscope Digital Distribution , by Interscope/Geffen/A&M Records.

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Related Topix: Media, Online Music

Hypebot

Why Music And Mp3 Blogs Are the New Radio To The Beggars Group

A guest post by Australian freelance music writer Andrew McMillen . "Ita s kind of crazy how the music industry works; we shout and tell everyone about a new record.

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Related Topix: Blog News, Media, Australia, World News, Marketing

Tue Nov 10, 2009

Hollywood Reporter

Hot Chip sets release date for fourth album

British electro-pop outfit Hot Chip will release its fourth studio album on Feb.

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Related Topix: Hot Chip, Electronic, 9, Music, Entertainment

Travel Industry Wire

Riding High Through the Recession - What Jam Bands Can Teach the Brands - By Rob Rush

A recent article in Forbes magazine described a Friday night this past June, when 15,000 fans descended on New York's Jones Beach Amphitheater in a torrential rainstorm to listen to the band Phish at one of the first concerts on their 2009 summer tour.

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Related Topix: Phish, Pop/Rock, Media, Marketing, Travel

Hollywood Reporter

Rammstein album restricted in Germany

The album "Liebe ist Fur Alle Da" by German hard rock group Rammstein -- currently at No.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, Rammstein, Human Sexuality, Music, Entertainment

The Post Chronicle

Lil Wayne's Rock Album Rolling Out Next Month

After much delay, rapper Lil Wayne's rock-inspired album, "Rebirth," is now slated for a December 15 release date according to Universal Music Group.

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Related Topix: Lil Wayne, Rap, Media, Entertainment

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