Michael Jackson Left 'Endless' Supply Of Unreleased Music

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:39:00 -0400

Michael Jackson had a mountain of unreleased recordings in the vault when he died — music that is almost certain to be packaged and repackaged for his fans in the years to come.

Michael Jackson Funeral Date Set, Mystery Deepens

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:12:00 -0400

The Michael Jackson funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Sources said AEG Live, which owns the arena and the adjacent Nokia Theatre, will use both facilities and the surrounding plaza.

Aerosmith's Joe Perry Turns To Twitter Fans For Solo Album Title

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:48:00 -0400

Aerosmith's next album might be "on the bench, in pieces," waiting for the group to resume recording after it finishes touring in mid-September, but guitarist Joe Perry's next solo album is just about ready to go.

Alice In Chains Reunion 'Gives Way' To New Album, Tour

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:37:00 -0400

Armed with its first album in nearly 14 years, Alice in Chains singer-guitarist Jerry Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney tell Billboard.com the band's new album "Black Gives Way To Blue," which is due out September 29 on Virgin/EMI, doesn't stray too far from the Seattle band's influential catalog.

Federal Drug Agents Join Michael Jackson Investigation

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:07:00 -0400

The circumstances surrounding Michael Jackson's death have become a federal issue, with the Drug Enforcement Administration asked to help police take a look at the pop star's doctors and possible drug use.

Michael Jackson Remains A Global Phenomenon

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:00:00 -0400

Michael Jackson went from being Gary, Ind.'s most talented kid to one of the most recognizable human beings on the planet. And while his worldwide album sales were astounding, that wasn't the sole reason for his fame. his ascendancy went far beyond the cash register—he inspired dance moves, dictated fashion trends and raised awareness for social causes around the globe.

Michael Jackson Music Sales Surge Could Last For Months

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:41:00 -0400

In the days following Michael Jackson's June 25 death, fans flocked to record stores and digital music outlets to purchase one last memory. And merchants say they expect the Jackson sales surge to last for weeks—maybe even months.

Exclusive: AEG's Randy Phillips Talks About Michael Jackson Fallout

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:10:00 -0400

A week after Michael Jackson's death, organizers of what would have been a 50-show run at the O2 Arena in London have made significant strides straightening out what one touring executive called "the biggest mess in the history of our business."

Exclusive: Michael Jackson Was Working On Two Albums

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0400

Billboard has learned that Michael Jackson was working on two albums at the time of his death: one in the pop vein that made him famous and another that would consist of an instrumental classical composition.

Michael Jackson Superfans Share Their Stories

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:06:00 -0400

Billboard spoke to some of Michael Jackson's most devoted fans about why he influenced them and what they'd like to see happen to his legacy. Read their stories, and share your own memories as an MJ fan.

Staind, Shinedown And More Go On Stimulate This! Tour

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:21:00 -0400

They don't plan on preaching (much) from the stage, but politics and the current economic climate helped inspire this summer's Stimulate This! Tour, a hard rock package featuring Staind, Shinedown, Chevelle and Halestorm that kicks off Wednesday in Peoria, Ill.

Boys Like Girls Is 'Love Drunk' On Sophomore Album

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:17:00 -0400

Boys Like Girls mined a universe of nearly 80s songs for its sophomore album, "Love Drunk," which drops Sept. 8 with the first single -- the title track -- already out on MySpace Music and headed to Top 40 radio outlets on July 7.

Jackson's Will To Be Filed In Court Wednesday

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:06:00 -0400

Heavy construction equipment and workers passed through the wrought-iron gates of Neverland Ranch, fueling speculation that it could soon be hosting a funeral or a permanent memorial to Michael Jackson.

Mase Making Comeback, Inspired By Michael Jackson

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:01:00 -0400

During an interview with DJ Self of New York's Power 105.1 radio station (WWPR-FM) on Friday (June 26), former Bad Boy artist Mase not only aired a remix to Drake's "Best I Ever Had," his first release in five years, but he also said Michael Jackson's death is what inspired his return to music.

Michael Jackson's Will Filed With Los Angeles Court

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:30:00 -0400

A will from Michael Jackson, executed in 2002 and filed with a Los Angeles court on Wednesday, leaves his entire estate to a family trust to be administered by executors, according to court papers obtained by Reuters on Wednesday.

Daughtry Goes Back To Clubs For New Album Launch

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:36:00 -0400

Going back to the clubs to launch his band's sophomore album in August is neither foreign nor unwelcome for Chris Daughtry.

Michael Jackson Breaks Billboard Charts Records

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:58:00 -0400

As predicted, Michael Jackson is once again the King of the Pop charts.

Aerosmith Drummer Pens Hard-Hitting Book

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:48:00 -0400

Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer says he wrote his new book, "Hit Hard: A Story of Hitting Rock Bottom at the Top," in order "to be entertaining, but at the same to...help people."

Michael Jackson's Body Heading Back To Neverland

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:56:00 -0400

Michael Jackson's body will be driven to his Neverland Valley Ranch in central California as early as Thursday with public viewing being set for later this week, according to media reports on Tuesday.

Jay-Z Confirms Roc Nation Deals With Sony, Atlantic

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:19:00 -0400

Jay-Z has inked a distribution deal with Sony for his Roc Nation label, the Brooklyn-born rapper confirmed to Billboard last week.