Archive for November 17th, 2008

DJ Willis - Top 25 - November 17th 2008

Monday, November 17, 2008 20:11 1 Comment

The Top 25 is finally back, hoping to update it much more frequently.
So here it is!
1 - Nickelback - Gotta Be Somebody
2 - Craig David - Insomnia
3 - Kevin Rudolf feat Nas - N.Y.C.
4 - Matt Nathanson - Come On, Get Higher
5 - Taylor Swift - Fearless
6 - DJ Khaled feat Kanye West, T-Pain & [...]

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Butch Walker - Sycamore Meadows

Monday, November 17, 2008 19:46 No Comments

Product Information, Audio Previews, Reviews and More On: Butch Walker - Sycamore Meadows
“When we last heard Butch Walker the artist, he was banging out gleeful glam-rock with his Let’s Go Out Tonites. The mood is considerably weightier and more poignant on his fourth solo album, written in the wake of losing his Malibu [...]

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Randy Owen - One on One

Monday, November 17, 2008 19:44 No Comments

Product Information, Audio Previews, Reviews and More On: Randy Owen - One on One
“Former Alabama lead singer Randy Owen’s solo debut walks a fine line that will please both Alabama faithful and new fans. Owen, who wrote or co-wrote seven of the album’s 11 cuts, and producer John Rich have found a way [...]

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Bruce Springsteen ‘Dreams’ Big On New Album

Monday, November 17, 2008 16:44 1 Comment

As expected, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s new album, “Working on a Dream,” will arrive Jan. 27 via Columbia. Excerpts from the title track debuted during NBC’s NFL halftime show last night (Nov. 16).
The album includes 12 new songs plus the bonus tracks “The Wrestler” (from the Mickey Rourke-starring film of the same [...]

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Michael Jackson Sued Over Album Advance

Monday, November 17, 2008 16:41 No Comments

The son of an Arab monarch took the King of Pop to court today (Nov. 17) in London, charging that Michael Jackson took $7 million as an advance on an album and an autobiography that he never produced.
Lawyers for Sheikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain say the money was given to Jackson as [...]

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Juanes Wins Big At Latin Grammy Awards

Monday, November 17, 2008 3:40 No Comments

Commercial success stories triumphed over critical darlings at the 2008 Latin Grammys, with Juanes, Julieta Venegas, Wisin & Yandel, Flex and Kany Garcia emerging victorious during ninth annual awards in Houston.
Colombian pop/rock star Juanes won for Album of the Year and Best Male Pop Vocal album for “La Vida Es Un Ratico.” His ‘Me Enamora” [...]

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Exclusive: The Fray Debuting Single On ABC

Monday, November 17, 2008 3:39 No Comments

Two-and-a-half years after a key placement on ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” helped turn the Fray into platinum stars, the band is utilizing another high-profile TV partnership to introduce its new single, “You Found Me,” Billboard can exclusively reveal.
In a commercial break from the tense elevator confrontations of the Nov. 20 episode of “Grey’s,” a one-minute promo [...]

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Hilary Duff Inks Development Deal With NBC

Monday, November 17, 2008 3:38 No Comments

The former Lizzie McGuire has signed a talent and development deal with NBC. The network said it will come up with a new series for Duff to star in, though it offered no details on what that might be.
In addition, the network said Friday that Duff will appear as a guest in several other NBC [...]

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Bon Jovi Writing New Songs For Hits Set

Monday, November 17, 2008 3:37 1 Comment

With the final leg of Bon Jovi’s “Lost Highway” tour completed, guitarist Richie Sambora tells Billboard.com the New Jersey rock act is looking ahead to plenty of new projects.
“We’ve been filming a documentary and are in the process of mixing a live DVD of last year’s ‘Lost Highway’ concert tour,” Sambora says. “Also, I think [...]

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