Prince Signs with Universal Records; New Album, 3121, Scheduled for Release in 2006
NEW YORK (Universal Records) - Announcing his new musical home, musical superstar Prince has signed an exclusive recording agreement with Universal Records, it was announced today by Doug Morris, chairman & CEO of Universal Music Group, Mel Lewinter, chairman of Universal Motown Records Group, Monte ...
| Jermaine Dupri Proves To Be Unforgettable With 'Don't Forget About Us'
NEW YORK, NY (Virgin Records) - After having just received four Grammy Award nominations, the prestigious music industry honors taking place on February 8th, super producer/songwriter and Virgin Records' Urban Music President, Jermaine "JD" Dupri, has claimed his 19th No 1 R&B hit in 15 years, with ...
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Whitney Wolanin On Top 100 Radio Chart With 2 Songs: 'GOOD' & 'Chrisas'
LOS ANGELES (Whitney Wolanin Official Website) - Whitney Wolanin (pronunciation key: WO-lan-in) on Top 100 Radio Chart with 2 songs. "GOOD" and "Chrisas" (the Warmest Time of the Year) both make the airplay monitor AC Top 100 chart at FMQB. FMQB better known as Friday Morning Quarterback tracks airplay ...
| Prince And Salma Hayek Create 'Te Amo Corazon'
NEW YORK, NY (VH1) - Prince will premiere "Te Amo Corazon," which translates to "I Love You, Sweetheart," the first audio visual installment from "3121" the forthcoming album, across all of VH1's platforms: television, broadband and wireless. This unique sonic and visual event will premiere simultaneously ...
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St. Louis Rap Group 'Hot 50 Productions' Without Radio Air Play Has Managed To Move 1,000s Of Units
ST LEWIS (HOT 50 PRODUCTIONS) - 'Respect It Cause You Ain't Gon Check It' is the Title of the future multi-platinum 1st Album release of Hot 50 Productions now being distributed through: Tower Records, Apple iTunes, music net, Rhapsody, MP3Tunes, MSN Music, Napster, Sony Connect, Best Buy, CD BABY; ...
| Multiple Grammy Nominations Put Exclamation Point On Incredible Year For John Legend
NEW YORK, NY. (Sony Urban Music/Columbia Records) - John Legend's first solo album, "Get Lifted" (on Getting Out Our Dreams Music/Sony Urban Music/Columbia Records), dropped three days after Christmas 2004 and struck the resonant opening chord for a year that's just reached a dizzying crescendo with ...
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Hip-Hop Summit Action Network Appeals to Governor Schwarzenegger to Spare the Life of Stanley 'Tookie' Williams
NEW YORK, NY. (JLM PR) - The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, the nation's largest coalition of hip-hop artists and recording industry executives, today released the text of an appeal written to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger by Russell Simmons dated December 1, 2005, to spare the life of Stanley "Tookie" ...
| Rawkus Records Best of Decade I (1995-2005) Hits Stores December 13th
SANTA MONICA, CA. (Geffen Records) - Hip-Hop always had an underground, a minor league, if you will. It was a place that artists kicked around, cutting their teeth, sharpening their lyrical swords while they awaited their chance to shine. But in the mid-'90s, as mainstream Hip-Hop embraced its pop ...
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Serious Lord Alleges Reprise Records and Warner Brothers Music Mishandled Crunk
Atlanta, Georgia (Crunk Incorporated) - Frank Sinatra, Founder of Reprise Records, is gone, but is surely missed. Today, the Founder of Crunk Incorporated, Serious Lord of Crunk, takes the first step in his pursuit to seek justice against Lil Scrappy, his attorney Leron E. Rogers, and officials from ...
| Kanye West Nominated for 9 Grammys!
NEW YORL (Rock-a-fella Records) - The nominees for the 48th Annual Grammy Awards were announced this morning, and we're happy to report that Kanye West is up for 8 awards this year Album of the Year - Late Registration Record of the Year - "Gold Digger" Best Rap Solo Performance - "Gold Digger" Best ...
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Stevie Wonder Garners Six Grammy Nominations, Five for Acclaimed Album, 'A Time To Love'
NEW YORK, NY (Universal Motown Records) - Universal Motown icon Stevie Wonder picked up six Grammy nominations today, five for his recently released album, A Time To Love, his first studio album in more than 10 years, featuring 15 new Wonder classics. The new disc, one of the premier Motown releases ...
| Lil Wayne Nabs Grammy Nomination For His Collaboration With Destiny's Child & T.I. On 'Soldier'
NEW YORK, NY (Universal Records) - Cash Money's signature artist and crescent city rising star Lil Wayne earns a Grammy nomination in the "Best Rap/Sung Collaboration" category for his work with Destiny's Child and T.I. This news comes as Cash Money/Universal Records releases his newest album, Tha Carter ...
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Eminem To Remarry Ex?
NEW YORL (Eminem Fans Website) - Rapper Eminem is back with his ex wife Kimberly and they pair are planning to remarry. They married in 1999, but split in 2001. Eminem has since shared details of their messy divorce and bitter child support battle of their daughter Hailie Jade, nine, with fans of his ...
| XM Satellite Radio 'Promotes' Snoop Dogg To Executive Producer
WASHINGTON, (XM Satellite Radio) - XM Satellite Radio, the nation's leading satellite radio service with more than 5 million subscribers, has named multi-platinum recording artist Snoop Dogg as executive producer of XM's classic hip-hop channel The Rhyme (XM Channel 65), current home of Snoop's popular ...
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Twista 'Hits The Floor' With Pitbull In New Clip
(Atlantic Records) - Twista's back wit' a banga'! His new video 'Hit The Floor' features Miami's finest, Pitbull! Head over to mtv2.com here to catch the world premiere of the hot new video! Then run out and cop Twista's latest, THE DAY AFTER also featuring the hit single 'Girl Tonite' with Trey Songz! ...
| John Legend Scores Eight Grammy Nominations!
Sydney, AU. (SONY BMG MUSIC Entertainment) - New kid on the block John Legend is taking it up to the big shots - the neo-soulster is tied with Mariah Carey and his own album producer Kanye West for the most nominations at the 48th Grammy Awards. John is up for a massive eight awards including Song Of ...
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Ralph Tresvant is the First member of New Edition Ready to Step Up with A New Solo Record and Big Business Venture's for 2006
Los Angeles, CA (XZAULT MEDIA GROUP INC.) - Ralph Tresvant is the first member of Legendary Super Group New Edition Ready to step up and Launch his new solo Record in 2006. Ralph is taking his career to the Next Level with his new business partners at Xzault Media Group Inc, and his upcoming sophomore ...
| Stevie Wonder's 10th Annual House Full Of Toys Benefit Concert Set For Saturday, December 17, 2005
LOS ANGELES, CA. (Shelley Selover) - Stevie Wonder's 10th Annual House Full of Toys Benefit Concert will be held on Saturday, December 17th at 7:30 p.m. at The Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California. Special guest artists Earth, Wind & Fire, Fantasia, Jamie Foxx, Kem, The Laws Family, Maroon 5 and more ...
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Cash Money's Lil Wayne Brings The Heat With 'Tha Carter' In Stores Now
NEW YORK, NY (Universal Records) - Cash Money signature artist and crescent city superstar Lil Wayne brings the heat with his newest album, Tha Carter II - in stores now, with The NY Times already hailing the much anticipated album as a masterpiece, raving that Tha Carter II " ... is an impressive ...
| MISSY HIGGINS HITS UP SUNNY NORTH QUEENSLAND
Sydney, AU. (EMI MUSIC Australia) - Missy Higgins has announced a concert in Cairns on January 31 and Townsville on February 2. They will be her first ever headlining concerts in North Queensland. She will be joined on each date by her band plus special guest – and fellow ARIA nominee - Lior. ...
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