Univision Radio Cuts Staff July 03, 2008
- Latin Univision Radio has laid off several people from its Latin stations throughout the country, including promotion staff and PDs. » Full Story
Michael Jackson Cameo Shocks Akon Songwriter July 03, 2008
- RB Hip-Hop Up-and-coming singer/songwriter Claude Kelly wrote the recently leaked Akon song "Hold My Hand" featuring Michael Jackson, but he confesses hearing the legendary singer's voice on the track the first time was a total surprise to him. » Full Story
Exclusive: Kidz Bop Taps Kingston July 03, 2008
- Branding
| Rock and Pop For the first time, an edition of the best-selling children's music series Kidz Bop will feature an established artist in the project's marketing efforts, Billboard can exclusively reveal. » Full Story
Yared To Conduct Minghella Tribute June 30, 2008 - Classical Composer Gabriel Yared will conduct a concert dedicated to the memory of director Anthony Minghella at the Ghent International Film Festival on
October 15. » Full Story
ECHO Klassik 2008 Winners Revealed June 25, 2008 - Global Violinists Nigel Kennedy and David Garrett, together with soprano Cecilia Bartoli and tenor Jose Carreras, are among the winners of the 2008 edition of the ECHO Klassik awards. » Full Story
COUNTRY
Veteran Bradley Joins BMI July 02, 2008 - Country Nashville publishing and A&R veteran Clay Owen Bradley has joined BMI as assistant VP of writer/publisher relations. » Full Story
Dance Party Island Ibiza Plots 2008 Comeback May 27, 2008 - Dance Coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the island's original house music explosion, dance music insiders are predicting a return to clubbing mecca Ibiza's glory days. » Full Story
Coke Taps Artists For Olympics Push May 22, 2008 - Branding
| Dance As part of its advertising surrounding the run-up to the Olympics Coca-Cola turned to eight electronic artists to create music that consumers can download for free. » Full Story
R&B/HIP-HOP
Exclusive: Kidz Bop Taps Kingston July 03, 2008 - Branding
| Rock and Pop For the first time, an edition of the best-selling children's music series Kidz Bop will feature an established artist in the project's marketing efforts, Billboard can exclusively reveal. » Full Story
Michael Jackson Cameo Shocks Akon Songwriter July 03, 2008 - RB Hip-Hop Up-and-coming singer/songwriter Claude Kelly wrote the recently leaked Akon song "Hold My Hand" featuring Michael Jackson, but he confesses hearing the legendary singer's voice on the track the first time was a total surprise to him. » Full Story
Univision Radio Cuts Staff July 03, 2008 - Latin Univision Radio has laid off several people from its Latin stations throughout the country, including promotion staff and PDs. » Full Story
Exclusive: Kidz Bop Taps Kingston July 03, 2008 - Branding
| Rock and Pop For the first time, an edition of the best-selling children's music series Kidz Bop will feature an established artist in the project's marketing efforts, Billboard can exclusively reveal. » Full Story
Hancock, Hiromi Deliver At 30th Playboy Jazz Fest June 16, 2008 - Jazz Riveting performances by 2008 Grammy album of the year honoree Herbie Hancock, contemporary jazz pianist Hiromi and singers Ryan Shaw, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Keb' Mo' kept things jumping at the Playboy Jazz Festival (June 14-15). » Full Story
Albright Features Ledisi, Other Collabs On 'Sax' June 09, 2008 - Jazz Gerald Albright's second Peak Records release, "Sax for Stax" (June 24), features Will Downing, Kirk Whalum, recent Grammy nominee Ledisi and Earth, Wind & Fire's Phillip Bailey. » Full Story
