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Sony/ATV Signs Wayne Wilkins To Worldwide Deal
October 13, 2008 - Publishing
Sony/ATV continues to expand its roster with the signing of songwriter/producer Wayne Wilkins to an exclusive worldwide co-publishing agreement. The U.K.-born Wilkins has penned songs for Beyonce and Natasha Bedingfield as well as newcomers Leona Lewis and Shontelle. » Full Story
Black Eyed Peas Album Nears 'The E.N.D.'
October 09, 2008 - RB Hip-Hop
The Black Eyed Peas are due to complete their fifth album, "The E.N.D.," in London next week. "I'll be finishing the record Oct. 15," producer and group member will.i.am tells Billboard.biz. » Full Story
R&B Briefs: Joe, Kindred The Family Soul, Kevon Edmonds
October 09, 2008 - RB Hip-Hop
"Joe: Greatest Hits" will hit stores Oct. 14 via Jive/Zomba; Kindred The Family Soul returns Oct. 21 with its third Hidden Beach CD, "The Arrival"; Kevon Edmonds, founder and lead singer of the '90s group After 7, is recording his second solo CD. » Full Story
Record Company Sues Lil' Kim Over New Album
October 09, 2008 - RB Hip-Hop | Legal and Management
A record company has sued Lil' Kim for $2.5 million, saying the Grammy-winning rapper hasn't delivered all the recordings their contract requires. » Full Story
Chuck D. Set to Address Red Bull Music Conference
October 09, 2008 - Branding
Chuck D., one of the founders of seminal hip-hop group Public Enemy, will address the Red Bull Music Academy this weekend in Barcelona. » Full Story
T.I. Debuts Big Atop Billboard 200, Hot 100
October 08, 2008 - Retail
T.I. earns his third straight No. 1 on The Billboard 200 as "Paper Trail" debuts at the top this week. » Full Story
Naughty By Nature Reunite For New Album
October 08, 2008 - RB Hip-Hop
It's turning into a good year for Naughty By Nature. In addition to being one of the five honorees on VH1's recent "Hip Hop Honors" special, the hip-hop trio has reunited to record a new album set for first quarter 2009. The group last performed together in 2006 for a one-night engagement at BB King's in New York City. » Full Story
Lil Jon Signs With Universal Republic
October 08, 2008 - RB Hip-Hop
Lil Jon has signed a new deal with Universal Republic and is slating his oft-delayed "Crunk Rock" album for a 2009 release via his new label home. » Full Story
R. Kelly Seeking $3.4M Payment From Promoter
October 07, 2008 - RB Hip-Hop
R. Kelly has won a $3.4 million award against his former tour promoter and is asking a Los Angeles judge to help him collect. » Full Story
Soul Empress Linda Jones Remembered On New Album
October 07, 2008 - RB Hip-Hop
Linda Jones, "The Empress of Soul," who died at 27 in 1972, is back, thanks to "Soul Talkin'." » Full Story
Legend Tour To Kickoff Next Month
October 07, 2008 - Touring | RB Hip-Hop
John Legend is kicking off an international concert tour in support of his upcoming album, "Evolver," (Columbia) dropping Oct. 28. » Full Story
MCs To Star In Online Games
October 07, 2008 - Digital and Mobile
Hip-hop artists like B.G., Bun B, Lil Boosie and Scarface will be featured in a series of online games courtesy of a partnership between Asylum Records and online video quiz game company PopJax. » Full Story
Stax Records To Release 'Soul Men' Soundtrack
October 07, 2008 - | RB Hip-Hop
The late Isaac Hayes, John Legend, Anthony Hamilton and Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings are among the artists featured on the "Soul Men" soundtrack. » Full Story
Kanye: New Album Coming Nov. 25
October 06, 2008 - RB Hip-Hop
Kanye West made a surprise appearance at rapper T.I.'s MySpace-sponsored show in Los Angeles on Friday and announced his upcoming Def Jam album, "808s and Heartbreak," will arrive Nov. 25. It had been expected Dec. 16. » Full Story
Janet Delays Three More Shows Due To Illness
October 06, 2008 - Touring | RB Hip-Hop
Janet Jackson has postponed three more shows because of an undisclosed illness. » Full Story
Weird Al Goes Digital With T.I. Cover
October 06, 2008 - Digital and Mobile | Rock and Pop
For the first time in his nearly three-decade career, comedy maestro "Weird Al" Yankovic is releasing his parody of a current No. 1 single -- evidently just days after he thought of it. » Full Story
Zune Launches Artist Focused Podcast Series
October 06, 2008 - Branding | Digital and Mobile
Microsoft's Zune will launch an artist-focused podcast tomorrow, Billboard has learned. » Full Story
Jive Takes Equity Stake In A&R Man's Imprint
October 03, 2008 -
Zomba has taken a page from Live Nation's playbook and inked an all-inclusive, multiyear joint-venture deal with Jive VP of A&R Mickey "MeMpHiTz" Wright and his Hitz Committee Entertainment. » Full Story
T.I.'s 'Trail' On Track For No. 1 Debut
October 03, 2008 - Retail | RB Hip-Hop
T.I.'s "Paper Trail" (Grand Hustle/Atlantic) is on course to debut at No. 1 on The Billboard 200 next week. » Full Story
Lil Wayne Already Recording 'Tha Carter IV'
October 03, 2008 - RB Hip-Hop
His latest album, "Tha Carter III," has only been out since May, but Lil Wayne is already recording its follow-up. » Full Story
Beyonce Eyeing 2009 Tour
October 03, 2008 - RB Hip-Hop | Touring
Beyonce is blocking off time for a 2009 tour in support of her upcoming third solo album, due Nov. 18 via Music World/Columbia. » Full Story
The Cool Kids Set To Headline Video Game Tour
October 02, 2008 - Branding
Indie hip-hop duo The Cool Kids will headline the fourth annual Bounce Tour, a promotional tour for video game maker 2K Sports' basketball franchise "NBA 2K9." » Full Story
Trin-I-Tee 5:7 Release Deluxe Edition of 'T57'
October 01, 2008 - Christian | RB Hip-Hop
Contemporary gospel trio Trin-i-tee 5:7 is hitting the promotional trail in support of the Sept. 30 release of “T57 Deluxe Edition" (Spirit Rising/Music World/Fontana). » Full Story
Metallica Scores Third Week Atop Billboard 200
October 01, 2008 - Retail
Despite a 61% drop in sales, Metallica's "Death Magnetic" holds tight at No. 1 on The Billboard 200 for a third week. » Full Story
Jay-Z Playing Free Shows For Obama
October 01, 2008 - RB Hip-Hop
Jay-Z will play two free concerts this weekend in support of voter registration and the campaign of Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama for the upcoming U.S. presidential election. » Full Story
 


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