Rascal Flatts is on course for the largest sales week by a country act in 2007, according to the Building Charts posted by Nielsen SoundScan. Unweighted sales from eight leading accounts posted Friday afternoon show the group at 321,000 copies through the close of business on Thursday.

Billboard digital and mobile correspondent weighs-in on the best and worst digital developments of the week.

Atlanta-based singer/songwriter the Dream, who penned Rihanna's chart-topper "Umbrella, will release his debut album, "Love Me All Summer, Hate Me All Winter," Dec. 11 via Island Def Jam.

David Banner joined fellow MC Master P, music industry executives and scholars to discuss offensive language in hip-hop music before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Sept. 26. After, Billboard sat with Banner and discussed a variety of issues, including his comments on Capitol Hill, hip-hop lyrics, their influence and much more.

The presidential campaign got another questionable new media tweak with the first "dialogue" from MTV and MySpace featuring John Edwards at the University of New Hampshire on Thursday.

Beyonce's Nov. 1 Kuala Lumpur concert has been cancelled following protests by local Muslim groups and what industry sources say is the American artist's refusal to abide by the country's strict dress code for performers.