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Aretha Franklin
December 16, 2008 11:21 AM ET
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival will celebrate its 40th anniversary this spring with a star-studded lineup featuring Aretha Franklin, Dave Matthews Band, Wilco, James Taylor, Wynton Marsalis, Kings Of Leon, Tony Bennett, the Neville Brothers and Sugarland. More...
































Nashville Indie Equity To Close Its Doors
Equity Music Group, the Nashville-based independent label that launched with much hope in 2003 under co-founder and flagship artist Clint Black, is suspending operations.
Lil Wayne Accused Of Copyright Infringement
Lawyers for rapper Lil Wayne are seeking more time to turn over documents in response to a lawsuit that accuses the award-winning recording artist of copyright infringement.
Heavy D Goes Reggae On 'Vibes'
It’s been 10 years since Heavy D’s last studio album. But the former frontman of seminal hip-hop group Heavy D and the Boyz is quickly getting back up to speed—reggae style.
Best Buy Beats Expectations, Eyes Buyouts
Best Buy Co. reported better-than expected quarterly results on Tuesday and plans to offer buyouts and trim back store openings as consumers cut spending, sending shares up nearly 16 percent.
EMI Classics Appoints Dingman President
EMI Classics has recruited Eric Dingman to the global role of president, effective January 2009.
Universal/Rock Add China To Asian Deal
Leading Asian independent label Rock Records has renewed and expanded its exclusive sales and distribution agreement with Universal Music in a deal which will see Taiwan-based Rock's catalog handled by Universal in mainland China.

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