Music News

Stars Turn Out For Lucian Grainge Farewell
The U.K. music biz said goodbye to Universal Music Group kingpin Lucian Grainge at a star-studded "bon voyage" party in London.

AT&T Hit With Order, Privacy complaints Over iPhone
Customers trying to reserve the latest version of the iPhone were thwarted by technical glitches that hindered sales on the first day of pre-orders.

South African Artist Busi Mhlongo Dies
On the day South Africa's national football team plays its second match at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, which South Africa is hosting, the country awoke to news of the death of musician Busi Mhlongo.

Christina Aguilera Debuts Atop Euro Chart
"Bionic" deposes Jack Johnsons "To The Sea," while soccer World Cup fever engulfs the singles market.

Miley Cyrus To Launch Album On Global MTV Sites
MTV will host a global live stream of Miley Cyrus performing new songs across its international websites.

Australian Live Revenue Tops $1.6 Billion  
The sector employs more than 13,800 full-time staffers.

ive Biz Hit By Summer Slump, Cancellations
Claims that Live Nation has canceled 200 shows by Creative Artists Agency acts alone cannot be confirmed. But it's clear the live business is taking a beating.

Zakk Wylde Launching Black Label Berzerkus Tour This Fall
The tour begins Sept. 21 at Roseland in Portland, Ore., following Wylde's work on the Ozz fest and headlining BLS dates. Black Label Society's first new album in four years, "Order of the Black," will be released in North America on E1 Music on Aug. 10.

Bonnaroo Producers: Ticket Sales, Corporate Sponsorship Up At 2010 Fest
AC Entertainment president Ashley Capps told Billboard.biz that ticket sales were up, somewhere between 75,000 and 80,000. And Superfy Presents president Jonathan Mayers and Capps say that revenue stream was up this year.

Attendance Down At Rock In Rio Madrid
Bad weather and economic gloom blamed for drop in numbers.

Australian Live Revenue Tops $1.6 Billion
The sector employs more than 13,800 full-time staffers.

Business Matters: Live Nation, EMI, CAA and more
Opinion and analysis on the day's music business news.

Bands Urged To Act On Green Touring Study
A detailed study on the greenhouse gas (GHG) emission impact of international touring offers artists guidelines on how to cut their emissions.

Spain's Sonar Fest Heads To Chicago
Following 2009 events in Washington and New York, it will take place in Chicago Sept. 9-11.

Sarah McLachlan Resurfaces With New Album, Tour
"Laws of Illusion" is her first album of original music in seven years.

EMI Ups Roger Faxon To Group CEO   
The EMI Music Publishing chairman and chief executive takes on the group role as the major outlines plans to "reposition itself as a comprehensive rights management company."

Taylor Swift Among Diverse Honorees At Songwriters Hall 
She received the Hal David Starlight Award, which pays tribute to young songwriters with promise.

Elton John Rocks Israel After Others Cancel
A concert by Elton John has given Israelis a boost after a string of cancellations by other world-famous artists.

EMI Ups Roger Faxon To Group CEO
The EMI Music Publishing chairman and chief executive takes on the group role as the major outlines plans to "reposition itself as a comprehensive rights management company."