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Jennifer Lopez to Join 'American Idol' As Judge: Report
July 30, 2010 - Rock and Pop
Jennifer Lopez will join "American Idol" as a judge next season, according to a report by Deadline Hollywood. If true, Lopez would be replacing Ellen DeGeneres, who announced her departure from the panel on Thursday afternoon (July 29). » Full Story
Web Trends: 'American Idol,' Kara Dioguardi, Steven Tyler, J-Lo and more
July 30, 2010 - Rock and Pop
A look at what's making waves on the Web on Fri. (July 30). » Full Story
Dangerbird Records' Jeff Castelaz Cycling For Cancer
July 30, 2010 - Record Labels
In the second week of their 6-year-old son Pablo's treatment for cancer last year at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Dangerbird Records president Jeff Castelaz and his wife, Jo Ann Thrailkill, became very aware that the hospital staff and families around them could use some help. » Full Story
Kara DioGuardi Reportedly Out At 'American Idol,' Steven Tyler Rumored As Replacement
July 30, 2010 - Rock and Pop
Kara DioGuardi is following Ellen DeGeneres out of "American Idol," according to reports. TMZ says "Idol" producers have chosen not to renew DioGuardi's contract and will return to a "three-judge format," with Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler reportedly replacing DioGuardi on the panel. » Full Story
Big Machine Signs Rascal Flatts
July 29, 2010 - Record Labels | Country
Big Machine has signed Rascal Flatts, formerly signed to Disney's now-shuttered Lyric Street label. » Full Story
Hot On The Web: T.I., Bruno Mars, Kings Of Leon and more
July 29, 2010 - Rock and Pop | RB Hip-Hop
A look at what's making waves on the Web on Thurs. afternoon (July 29). » Full Story
CHRISTIAN/GOSPEL
Award-Winning Gospel Singer Walter Hawkins Dies
July 12, 2010 - Christian
The singer, composer and pastor from Oakland was 61. » Full Story
UPDATE: First Half 2010 Sales Recap: Lady Antebellum, UMG Lead The Way
July 07, 2010 - Retail
Lady Antebellum's "Need You Now" was the top selling album in the U.S. in the first half of the year, as a familiar downward sales trend proved to be not as dramatic as in 2009. But second-half sales in 2010 will be matched against the boost provided by Michael Jackson last year. » Full Story
CLASSICAL
ECHO Klassik Winners Unveiled
July 20, 2010 - Global | Classical
The awards ceremony will be staged Oct. 17 in Essen. » Full Story
Classical Conductor Mackerras Dies At 84
July 15, 2010 - Global | Classical
He conducted the BBC Symphony Orchestra and was music director at the English National Opera. » Full Story
Report: Sony Planning Specialty Download Service
July 15, 2010 - | Classical
Sony Music Entertainment is planning a specialty digital download service dedicated to classical music and, perhaps, jazz, according to the AllThingsD blog. » Full Story
COUNTRY
Big Machine Signs Rascal Flatts
July 29, 2010 - | Country
Big Machine has signed Rascal Flatts, formerly signed to Disney's now-shuttered Lyric Street label. » Full Story
Exec Turntable: Rod Riley, Autumn House
July 28, 2010 - Country
A wrap of recent executive hires, promotions and moves. » Full Story
Songwriter Margaret Ann Rich Dies
July 26, 2010 - Publishing | Country
Songwriter Margaret Ann Rich, widow of country star Charlie Rich, has died aged 76 following a battle with Alzheimer's disease. » Full Story
DANCE
U.K. Sound Nightclub Up For Sale
July 30, 2010 - Global | Legal and Management | Dance
The operators of central London nightclub Sound have been placed into administration, roughly equivalent to Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. » Full Story
Spain's Sonar Fest Heads To Chicago
June 15, 2010 - Global | Touring | Dance
Following 2009 events in Washington and New York, it will take place in Chicago Sept. 9-11. » Full Story
R&B/HIP-HOP
Web Trends: 'American Idol,' Kara Dioguardi, Steven Tyler, Ellen DeGeneres and more
July 30, 2010 - Rock and Pop | RB Hip-Hop
A look at what's making waves on the Web on Fri. afternoon (July 30). » Full Story
Hot On The Web: T.I., Bruno Mars, Kings Of Leon and more
July 29, 2010 - Rock and Pop | RB Hip-Hop
A look at what's making waves on the Web on Thurs. afternoon (July 29). » Full Story
Eminem Recovers European Crown
July 29, 2010 - Global | RB Hip-Hop
As Eminem’s “Recovery” (Interscope/Universal) starts a fourth aggregate week atop Billboard’s European Albums chart, Hot 100 Singles has a new No. 1 in the shape of Shakira’s official song of the recent FIFA World Cup, “Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)” (Epic/Sony Music Entertainment), featuring Freshlyground. » Full Story
LATIN
Jennifer Lopez to Join 'American Idol' As Judge: Report
July 30, 2010 - Rock and Pop
Jennifer Lopez will join "American Idol" as a judge next season, according to a report by Deadline Hollywood. If true, Lopez would be replacing Ellen DeGeneres, who announced her departure from the panel on Thursday afternoon (July 29). » Full Story
Mogollon Named mun2 GM
July 29, 2010 - Latin
Bilingual entertainment channel mun2 has appointed Diana Mogollon as GM, reporting to sister network Telemundo's COO Jacqueline Hernandez. » Full Story
Marc Anthony U.S. Tour Goes On Sale Friday
July 29, 2010 - Touring | Latin
Tickets for Marc Anthony’s 2010 U.S. tour go on sale tomorrow as the pop star begins a string of dates in Latin America. Both legs are produced by Chicago-based Cardenas Marketing Network. » Full Story
ROCK POP
Jennifer Lopez to Join 'American Idol' As Judge: Report
July 30, 2010 - Rock and Pop
Jennifer Lopez will join "American Idol" as a judge next season, according to a report by Deadline Hollywood. If true, Lopez would be replacing Ellen DeGeneres, who announced her departure from the panel on Thursday afternoon (July 29). » Full Story
Web Trends: 'American Idol,' Kara Dioguardi, Steven Tyler, J-Lo and more
July 30, 2010 - Rock and Pop
A look at what's making waves on the Web on Fri. (July 30). » Full Story
Dangerbird Records' Jeff Castelaz Cycling For Cancer
July 30, 2010 -
In the second week of their 6-year-old son Pablo's treatment for cancer last year at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Dangerbird Records president Jeff Castelaz and his wife, Jo Ann Thrailkill, became very aware that the hospital staff and families around them could use some help. » Full Story
JAZZ
Al Jarreau In Critical Condition In France
July 23, 2010 - Global | Jazz
The 70-year-old singer is suffering from respiratory problems. » Full Story
Grammy-Winning Brazilian Jazz Artist Moura Dies
July 13, 2010 - Jazz
Brazilian jazz great and Latin Grammy winner Paulo Moura has died after a fight against cancer. » Full Story
 
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