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Nas
February 10, 2009 11:46 AM ET
Nas told Billboard last week he was cooking up a few surprises, and now we know one of them: an as-yet-untitled collaboration with reggae star Damian Marley. The pair has been recording quietly in Los Angeles for the last several weeks. More...


























Live Nation, Ticketmaster Merger Confirmed
The announcement the music industry has been waiting for has come: a definitive merger agreement between Live Nation and Ticketmaster to create Live Nation Entertainment.
Live Nation, Ticketmaster Merger: Conference Call Notes
During an investor conference call regarding their pending merger, Ticketmaster chairman Barry Diller, Ticketmaster Entertainment CEO Irving Azoff, and Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino provided several comments on the deal, CTS Eventim, Madonna, U2 and more.
Snoop Dogg Releasing New Album Through MTV
Rapper/actor Snoop Dogg, who recently split with Interscope Records, has signed a multi-rights deal with MTV to distribute, market and promote his next album, "Malice in Wonderland," due later this year.
Borders To Shrink Music Shelf Space
The Borders Group is threatening to greatly reduce music and DVD presence in its stores unless it gets significant buying concessions on the schedule with which it must pay for product.
Banana Republic To Kick Off Artist Ad Campaign
Sara Bareilles, Liz Phair, OK Go! and Tommy Torres will join five other artists as the faces of Banana Republic’s spring and summer ad campaigns.
Muzak Files For Bankruptcy
Muzak Holdings LLC had heavy debt load, and it filed to try to refinance some of its debt. Its total debt is between $100 million and $500 million and it has assets of less than $50,000, the company said in a court filing.

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