Archive for the ‘Billboard News’ Category

Marvin Sapp To Earn Highest Debut On 200 Chart Next Week

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

Looks like gospel singer/minister Marvin Sapp will earn the highest debut on the Billboard 200 next week.
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Chart Beat Wednesday: Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift, Hole

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

“We’re pinching ourselves,” an elated Lady Antebellum tells Billboard, upon learning that “Need You Now” tops the Adult Pop Songs chart.
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Rihanna Rules Hot 100 With ‘Rude Boy’ Track

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

Rihanna replaces labelmate Taio Cruz atop the Billboard Hot 100, set to be released tomorrow (Thursday, March 18), as her latest single “Rude Boy” jumps 4-1.
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Ludacris Lands Fourth No. 1 Album With "Battle of the Sexes"

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

Ludacris scores his fourth No. 1 on the Billboard 200 as “Battle of the Sexes” debuts atop the tally
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SXSW Kicks Off With All-Star Country-Blues Jam

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

A day before its official start, this year’s South By Southwest festivities got rolling on Tuesday (March 16) with an all-star country-rock and blues bash celebrating Asleep at the Wheel leader Ray Benson’s 59th birthday.
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