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Big turnout, but not bucks, at James Brown auction
Reuters - A controversial auction of soul singer James Brown's personal belongings fell short of expectations on Thursday, with more than 300 lots on offer taking in just over $850,000 at Christie's.
Yahoo! – Jul 18, 2008 04:52 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Reuters - A controversial auction of soul singer James Brown's personal belongings fell short of expectations on Thursday, with more than 300 lots on offer taking in just over $850,000 at Christie's.
Yahoo! – Jul 18, 2008 04:52 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Whoa, 'Mamma!': ABBA Mania Back In Swing
ABBA is about to take a chance on the movies. Today (July 18), "Mamma Mia!" opens in the United States, employing nearly two dozen songs from the enduring Swedish quartet, including "Dancing Queen," "S.O.S.," "The Winner Takes It All" and "Take a Chance on Me."
Billboard.com – Jul 18, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
ABBA is about to take a chance on the movies. Today (July 18), "Mamma Mia!" opens in the United States, employing nearly two dozen songs from the enduring Swedish quartet, including "Dancing Queen," "S.O.S.," "The Winner Takes It All" and "Take a Chance on Me."
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Producer Storch Hobbled By Debt, 'Mismanagement'
Just a few years ago, Scott Storch was one of the top producers in pop music, living in a $10.5 million mansion on an exclusive Miami island, driving a phalanx of luxury cars and dating the likes of Paris Hilton and Lil Kim.
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Just a few years ago, Scott Storch was one of the top producers in pop music, living in a $10.5 million mansion on an exclusive Miami island, driving a phalanx of luxury cars and dating the likes of Paris Hilton and Lil Kim.
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Without A Label, BLK JKS Cuts Big Deals
Fast-rising South African rock band BLK JKS clearly knows how to make interesting music that channels the Mars Volta and more traditional sounds in equal measure.
Billboard.com – Jul 18, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Fast-rising South African rock band BLK JKS clearly knows how to make interesting music that channels the Mars Volta and more traditional sounds in equal measure.
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Automator, Simins Become Men Without Pants
Dan The Automator and Blues Explosion drummer Russell Simins will unveil their debut collaboration as Men Without Pans next month.
Billboard.com – Jul 18, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Dan The Automator and Blues Explosion drummer Russell Simins will unveil their debut collaboration as Men Without Pans next month.
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Bon Jovi, Spice Girls Top Midyear Touring Chart
The touring landscape may be tough this summer, but Billboard Boxscore's midyear numbers illustrate that many tours have enjoyed significant success already. Bon Jovi and the Spice Girls have the two top tours for the period Nov. 14, 2007, until May 13, 2008, grossing $112.4 million and $70.1 million, respectively.
Billboard.com – Jul 18, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The touring landscape may be tough this summer, but Billboard Boxscore's midyear numbers illustrate that many tours have enjoyed significant success already. Bon Jovi and the Spice Girls have the two top tours for the period Nov. 14, 2007, until May 13, 2008, grossing $112.4 million and $70.1 million, respectively.
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Gym Class Heroes 'Come Clean' On New Disc
On 2006's "As Cruel As School Children," Gym Class Heroes' Travis McCoy's vice of choice was cocaine (hence "Viva La White Girl"). This time around on "The Quilt," due Sept. 9 via Decaydence/Fueled By Ramen, it's women.
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On 2006's "As Cruel As School Children," Gym Class Heroes' Travis McCoy's vice of choice was cocaine (hence "Viva La White Girl"). This time around on "The Quilt," due Sept. 9 via Decaydence/Fueled By Ramen, it's women.
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Billy Joel's Shea concert documentary going well
The production team chronicling the final concerts at Shea Stadium said the first half of Billy Joel's "Last Double Play at Shea" went off without a hitch and they are expecting things to go just as well at tonight's show.
Newsday.com – Jul 18, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The production team chronicling the final concerts at Shea Stadium said the first half of Billy Joel's "Last Double Play at Shea" went off without a hitch and they are expecting things to go just as well at tonight's show.
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Bounty Killer Arrested For Onstage Profanity
Jamaican dancehall artist Bounty Killa was arrested in Jamaica today (July 18) and charged with using profanity during a performance at a leading reggae festival in Montego Bay.
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Jamaican dancehall artist Bounty Killa was arrested in Jamaica today (July 18) and charged with using profanity during a performance at a leading reggae festival in Montego Bay.
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Guns N' Roses' Steven Adler Arrested In L.A.
Former Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler was arrested this morning in Hollywood for alleged drug possession.
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Former Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler was arrested this morning in Hollywood for alleged drug possession.
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