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    Saturday November 21, 3:57 PM, Reuters

    LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - Adam Lambert -- the man with the outsize personality who delivered an audacious octave-and-a-half sitar-tinged purr of Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire" on the most-watched TV show in the country, dodged sex toys thrown at him onstage during the "American Idol" tour and did it all without smearing his eyeliner -- is curled in the fetal position. more »

  • Singer Omarion kicks off new phase in high energy

    Saturday November 21, 3:05 PM, Reuters

    NEW YORK (Billboard) - When R&B artist Omarion sings, "I done cut the braids, low cut, got my grown on," in a raspy croon on his new single "I Get It In," he's referencing a turning point in his career. more »

  • Busta Rhymes hopes "Chemo" cures ailing music biz

    Saturday November 21, 3:22 PM, Reuters

    NEW YORK (Billboard) - Less than a year after releasing his eighth studio album, "Back on My B.S.," New York rapper Busta Rhymes plans to strengthen the state of the music industry, which he says is "dying like cancer is killing it," with his brand new effort, "The Chemo." more »

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    Saturday November 21, 1:05 PM, Reuters

    LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - There's a hidden gem at the end of "Classic," the 13th album by Texas norteno group Intocable. more »

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    Saturday November 21, 1:59 PM, Reuters

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  • All-nighters pay off for Puddle of Mudd songwriter

    Saturday November 21, 1:06 PM, Reuters

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    Saturday November 21, 1:12 PM, Reuters

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    Saturday November 21, 12:36 PM, Reuters

    NEW YORK (Billboard) - Since the release of their third album, 2007's "Men's Needs, Women's Needs, Whatever," the Cribs have built a fervent U.K following. more »

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    Saturday November 21, 12:45 PM, Reuters

    LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - A year ago, Kris Allen was attending the University of Central Arkansas, playing gigs at local bars and adjusting to life as a newlywed. more »

  • Wyclef Jean's new album revisits his Haitian roots

    Saturday November 21, 11:09 AM, Reuters

    NEW YORK (Billboard) - In the midst of recording his next project, a self-titled album slated for spring 2010, Wyclef Jean decided to revisit his hip-hop roots on the newly released "DJ Drama Presents Wyclef Jean, a.k.a. more »