Billboard biz

July 07, 2013 7:46 PM EDT

Shazam has entered into a strategic partnership with, and received an investment from, Mexican telecommunications company America Movil. Part of a conglomerate of companies owned by businessman Carlos Slim Helu, America Movil has put $40 million into Shazam that will aid its growth into advertising and television and help the audio recognition service expand in Latin America.

Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks perform at the Twister Relief Concert in Norman, Okla.

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Touring

Garth Brooks, Toby Keith Play Sold-Out Twister Relief Concert

July 07, 2013 10:44 AM EDT

Some of country music's biggest stars, including Garth Brooks, Toby Keith and many others with ties to Oklahoma, played a sold-out show Saturday at the University of Oklahoma to raise money for the victims of the recent tornadoes that strafed the state.

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Touring

Michael Jackson Wrongful Death Suit Against AEG: Experts Dominate Week 10

July 07, 2013 10:33 AM EDT

A look at key moments this past week in the wrongful death trial in Los Angeles between Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson, and concert giant AEG Live LLC, and what is expected at court in the week ahead.

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TV / Film

New Jim Morrison Doc Focuses on Doors Legend's Early Years

July 05, 2013 9:57 PM EDT

A Kickstarter campaign recently launched to raise funds for "Before the End: Jim Morrison Comes of Age," a film exploring the rock legend's youth and featuring exclusive interviews with family members and friends.

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TV / Film

Comic-Con's Most Unexpected Guests: Metallica?

July 05, 2013 7:49 PM EDT

This year's convention will have four particularly special guests on Friday when members of the legendary band host a panel to promote their upcoming movie "Metallica Through The Never."

Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak on Kanye West's 'Grandiose Business Ideas'

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Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak on Kanye West's 'Grandiose Business Ideas'

July 05, 2013 5:33 PM EDT

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has opened up about what happened during his visit with Kanye West, Kim Kardashian and their baby, North, shortly after the reality star gave birth to her daughter.

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Record Labels

Joe and Relient K Heading for Top 10 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart

July 05, 2013 5:04 PM EDT

R&B; singer Joe and rock band Relient K could both earn new top 10 albums next week on the Billboard 200 chart. Industry sources forecast Joe's new "Double Back: Evolution of R&B;" may sell 25,000 or so by the end of the tracking week on Sunday, July 7. Meanwhile, Relient K's "Collapsible Lung" could sell around 15,000.

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Chart Moves: 'Pitch Perfect' Soundtrack Climbs, Bob Marley's 'Legend: Remixed' Debuts, Lorde's 'Love' Leaps

July 05, 2013 4:05 PM EDT

Outside the top 10 on the Billboard 200 there were a number of movers and shakers, as usual, including Bob Marley, The Beatles, Kacey Musgraves and Lorde's fast-rising EP.

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Pussy Riot Lawyers Seek to Reverse Conviction

July 05, 2013 1:01 PM EDT

Lawyers representing the two imprisoned members of Pussy Riot are set to launch an appeal to Russia’s Supreme Court to reverse their conviction for hooliganism.

Touring

Scalpers Pass On Oklahoma Twister Relief Concert

July 05, 2013 12:58 PM EDT

A concert benefiting Oklahoma tornado victims has drawn some of the biggest names in country music, but with proceeds intended for charity it is not attracting scalpers hoping to prey on an unsuspecting public.

Touring

Stones Top Weekly Hot Tours, Net $21.3 Million Over Five Shows – Streisand Close Behind with $18.3 Million

July 05, 2013 11:14 AM EDT

The Rolling Stones' 50 & Counting Tour tops the weekly Hot Tours recap with the final box office stats reported from the legendary group's two-month trek through North America, while Barbra Streisand's tour through Europe and Israel comes in at number two.

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Chart Moves: AWOLNATION 'Sail's Onto Mainstream Top 40; Avicii Evolves; Lorde Keeps Leaping With 'Royals'

July 05, 2013 10:00 AM EDT

AWOLNATION's "Sail," Kendrick Lamar's "Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe," Avicii's "Wake Me Up" and more make strong, just off the top 10, showings this week on the song charts.

Led By Daft Punk, UK Singles Sales On Track for Record Year

Led By Daft Punk, UK Singles Sales On Track for Record Year

July 05, 2013 8:22 AM EDT

Led by Daft Punk's "Get Lucky," digital singles downloads look set to make 2013 another record year for music singles sales in the U.K., the Official Charts Company is predicting.5.6% decrease to 142 million