R&B Briefs: Will Downing, Pioneer Awards, Aretha Franklin August 19, 2008 - Will Downing will perform on the national broadcast of the Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon; Dionne Warwick, Bonnie Raitt and Jerry Butler will co-host the Rhythm & Blues Foundation's 20th anniversary Pioneer Awards; Aretha Franklin's first-ever holiday album is on the way. » Full Story
Latin Rock Bands To Anchor Red Bull's Soundclash August 19, 2008 - Red Bull is bringing its Soundclash event to the U.S. for the first time Sept. 18, where it will present Latin rock bands Allison and Rabanes in a "musical conversation."
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Former Madonna, Dylan Manager Critically Injured August 18, 2008 - Talent manager and film producer Joan Hyler was in critical condition after
she was hit by a car Friday night on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu,
authorities said. » Full Story
Sony/ATV Signs Middle East Licensing Deal August 19, 2008 - Sony/ATV Music Publishing has made a license agreement with Rotana Audiovisual, a leading producer, distributor and publisher of Arabic music and film. » Full Story
New AC/DC Album To Be Wal-Mart Exclusive August 18, 2008 - As expected, AC/DC's new album, "Black Ice," will be sold exclusively in the U.S. via Wal-Mart, Sam's Club and the band's Web site, beginning Oct. 20. First single "Rock'n'Roll Train" will hit U.S. radio on Aug. 28. » Full Story
Dallas Opera Co-founder Rescigno Dies In Italy August 05, 2008 Nicola Rescigno, the co-founder of the Dallas Opera and one of Maria Callas' favorite conductors, has died at a hospital in Italy, officials said Tuesday. He was 92.
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William Morris Agency Forms Electronic Division August 11, 2008 The William Morris Agency will expand its electronic music roster through a new joint venture with British DJ Pete Tong. New York-based booking agent Joel Zimmerman will head up the new division, dubbed William Morris Electronic. » Full Story
R&B Briefs: Will Downing, Pioneer Awards, Aretha Franklin August 19, 2008 Will Downing will perform on the national broadcast of the Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon; Dionne Warwick, Bonnie Raitt and Jerry Butler will co-host the Rhythm & Blues Foundation's 20th anniversary Pioneer Awards; Aretha Franklin's first-ever holiday album is on the way. » Full Story
Latin Rock Bands To Anchor Red Bull's Soundclash August 19, 2008 Red Bull is bringing its Soundclash event to the U.S. for the first time Sept. 18, where it will present Latin rock bands Allison and Rabanes in a "musical conversation."
» Full Story
World Soundtrack Awards Nominees Announced August 19, 2008 The nominees for the World Soundtrack Awards were revealed on Tuesday, with composers Thomas Newman, Alberto Iglesias and Dario Marianelli receiving multiple nods. » Full Story
Sony BMG Aus Signs Katie Noonan July 31, 2008 Sony BMG Entertainment Australia has signed singer Katie Noonan. A jazz-flavored album will be recorded in New York for release this year, according to Sydney-based chairman and CEO Denis Handlin. » Full Story
