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Is Madonna's Little Girl Meant for Stardom? - Mon, 05 Jan 2009
We've been anxiously awaiting the acting/singing/modeling debut of Madonna's firstborn, Lourdes Ciccone Leon, for a while. The 14-year-old, who looks like she just fell out of an...

Bon Jovi to Hillary Clinton: I'll Be There for You - Sun, 04 Jan 2009
Forget government bailouts! Former first lady Hillary Clinton is hoping Jon Bon Jovi can help with her financial crisis. The 46-year-old musician is performing at a fundraiser to pay...

Katy Perry No Longer Kissing Travis McCoy - Sat, 03 Jan 2009
"Hot N Cold" singer Katy Perry's relationship with Travis McCoy of Gym Class Heroes is officially on ice. A source close to the couple has confirmed to E! News that the two called...

The Dead to Roam the Earth - Fri, 02 Jan 2009
The Dead have turned the page on their differences. Mickey Hart, Phil Lesh, Bob Weir and Bill Kreutzmann—original members of pioneering jam band the Grateful Dead—have...

Marilyn Manson Wants Ex-Wife Back...for Trial - Fri, 02 Jan 2009
Marilyn Manson wants to hook back up with Dita Von Teese...and Trent Reznor and several other old pals. The shock-rocker's camp has unveiled a witness wish list that includes his...

Lever and Beam, a New Artist Management Company, Launches in New York

David T. Viecelli and Alex Kadvan announce a new artist management partnership that now represents Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, St. Vincent, Antibalas, Southern Culture on the Skids and more. (PRWeb Jan 6, 2009)

Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1815034.htm

Top Stories: January 6, 2009 - Tue, 06 Jan 2009
• Stooges Guitarist Ron Asheton Dies at 60 • Iggy Pop Remembers Stooges’ Ron Asheton • The Stooges’ Key Tracks: Playlist • How to Save Rock & Roll: Nine Pros Weigh In • Dr. Dre, 50 Cent Join Eminem on “Bottle” • Staind’s Aaron Lewis Talks Solo LP • Aerosmith “Can’t Wait” To Hit the Studio • iTunes Adds DRM-Free Songs, New [...]

Tour Tracker: Low Vs. Diamond, Missy Higgins and Michael Franti & Spearhead - Tue, 06 Jan 2009
Artist To Watch Low Vs. Diamond embark on a co-headlining jaunt with Strokes side project Nickel Eye, Missy Higgins makes spring plans and Michael Franti & Spearhead extend their “Hey World” tour. All the dates for all three jaunts await after the jump. Low Vs. Diamond January 15 - Brooklyn, NY @ The Bell House January 18 [...]

How to Save Rock & Roll: Nine Insiders Who Are Changing the Music Business - Tue, 06 Jan 2009
Photograph by Kevin Estrada for Rolling Stone You might not know it, but the two guys pictured above have already changed the way you consume music. Ali and Hadi Partovi are the founders of iLike.com, the top music application on Facebook. By harnessing the power of one of the largest online social networks, the pair have [...]

Eminem Joined By 50 Cent and Dr. Dre On New ?Crack A Bottle? - Tue, 06 Jan 2009
The third and likely final version of Eminem’s “Crack A Bottle” hit the Internet today, complete with new verses featuring Dr. Dre and 50 Cent. The track is expected to be included on the Slim Shady’s upcoming comeback LP Relapse, due out in the first quarter of 2009. As opposed to those previous five song [...]

Soulja Boy Presents New Cartoon, ?Goons? Who Robbed His House Present Bragging Video - Tue, 06 Jan 2009
We don’t usually write about Soulja Boy Tell’em around these parts, but his new animated show has given us no choice. Streaming now on Soulja Boy’s Website, Soulja Boy Tell’em: The Animated Series combines cartoon and live action as it tells the timeless tale of the rapper “in midst of enjoying his hip-hop superstardom when [...]

Jaydiohead DJ Says He'd Love Feedback From Jay-Z Or Radiohead - Tue, 06 Jan 2009
Jaydiohead DJ Minty Fresh Beats told MTV News that he'd love feedback from Jay-Z or Radiohead: "I would be speechless if I heard from any of them."

Eminem's New Song, 'Crack A Bottle,' Featuring Dr. Dre And 50 Cent, Hits The Web - Tue, 06 Jan 2009
A more finished version of Eminem's "Crack a Bottle," has surfaced, this time featuring both Dr. Dre and 50 Cent.

50 Cent Premieres New Single, 'I Get It In,' Featuring Beat Dr. Dre Recorded For Eminem - Tue, 06 Jan 2009
50 Cent's new single, "I Get It In," featuring a beat Dr. Dre originally made for Eminem, premiered on New York's Hot 97 on Monday.

Can You Top Katy Perry? Submit A Video Of Yourself Singing With Her For 'My Grammy Moment 2009' - Tue, 06 Jan 2009
Katy Perry fans can submit a video of themselves singing along with "I Kissed a Girl" and appear in the Grammy Awards telecast. Submissions are due by February 9.

Stooges Guitarist Ron Asheton Found Dead In Michigan Home - Tue, 06 Jan 2009
Ron Asheton, the guitarist and bassist for the Stooges, was found dead in his home in Michigan on Tuesday.