Jay-Z's non-soundtrack to "American Gangster" uses a fictional framework as an excuse for him to re-address matters he's been writing about forever—which is fine and all, but a new Jay-Z record about the hustler's lifestyle isn't that surprising. More...

CELINE DION

Taking Chances

Celine Dion's 10th English-language studio album and first in three years showcases an artist eager to escape all preconceptions. On "Taking Chances," the world's best-selling female artist lets go of diva serenades in favor of true grit. More...

BRAD PAISLEY

Letter to Me

The third single from Brad Paisley's shimmering "5th Gear" is among the best songs to hit the country format in years. That might sound like exaggerated praise, but one listen to this composition will win over the masses. More...

BLAKE LEWIS

Break Anotha

"American Idol" season six runner-up Blake Lewis joins a yacht-full of fellow contestants on The Billboard Hot 100: current victor Jordin Sparks, Carrie Underwood, Elliott Yamin and Daughtry, all of whom are currently inside the top 40. More...

The Police

November 03, 2007

Reunions have become increasingly commonplace, and it's easy to dismiss the musicians involved as money-hungry shells of their former selves. So many of our aging idols seem to be shuffling onto stage just to reconfirm their legacies. But not the Police. More...

The B-52's

October 31, 2007
New York (Roseland Ballroom)

If you were looking to catch a quality freak show this Halloween, you could have looked no further than the Roseland in midtown Manhattan, where the B-52's played a rare New York show in front of a sold-out crowd glammed up to the max in a strange parade of holiday regalia. More...