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Last week's Digital Downloads Top 10 (Top 50 for that matter) all saw an increase in sales thanks to the giving of iTunes gift cards, etc. during the holidays. That resulted in this week's inevitable drop off for all of the songs in the Top 10, which all saw a decrease in sales from last week. That doesn't mean sales were bad however: Five songs still broke 200,000 in total downloads, up from the typical two or three. -
Frozen tops Billboard 200, dethrones Beyoncé and holds off Eminem
Temperatures have been cold across the country, and so have album sales. Due to the end of the year and the low number of new releases that comes with it, the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 features a slew of familiar faces, but at least the door opened up for a few hits from throughout 2013 to make a reappearance. -
King Krule drops Hitchcock-inspired video for 'A Lizard State' [WATCH]
King Krule, one of Music Times' favorite artists of 2013, has released his latest music video for his track "A Lizard State" off last year's 6 Feet Beneath The Moon. The Jamie-James Medina-directed video pays tribute to Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 film Dial M For Murder and even got the go-ahead from Hitchcock's estate. -
Drake and Noah '40' Shebib's posthumous Aaliyah album no longer happening
The posthumous Aaliyah record that has been rumored since 2012 is no longer happening, according to Noah "40" Shebib. In an interview with Vibe, he revealed that he has officially left the project. -
New York Super Bowl concert series to feature The Black Keys, John Legend, Band of Horses
The Super Bowl is about to get some "Everlasting Light." The Black Keys, Band of Horses and John Legend have partnered up with Citi and some of sport's biggest stars for a series of concerts in New York leading up to the biggest night in football. -
Pandora stock reaches all-time high after successful 2013
More good news for fans of radio, or those looking to invest in radio: Internet radio service Pandora saw shares of its company hit an all-time high on Tuesday. Pandora's (P.) shares reached $33.70 a pop before evening out a bit and closing the day at $32.44. So why the positive prognostication? -
Beyoncé gifts Blue Ivy with birthday song, 'God Made You Beautiful' [LISTEN]
Yesterday was Blue Ivy Carter's second birthday. To celebrate the little tyke, Beyoncé debuted a new song, "God Made You Beautiful," on Jay Z's Life + Times blog. The song was originally teased on Bey's Life Is But A Dream documentary. -
Clear Channel heading to Austin for iHeartRadio Country Festival in March, featuring Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean and more
Clear Channel is going country, y'all. The radio giant, who have also launched the massively successful, genre-spanning iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas have announced a second concert series: the iHeartRadio Country Festival today (Jan. 8). -
Lucy Hale releases road trippin' 'You Sound Good To Me' music video [WATCH]
It's been only one day since "Pretty Little Liars" actress Lucy Hale released her debut country single "You Sound Good To Me," and the feel good pop-infused track has already received an official music video. -
'Every Breath You Take' makes Sting almost $2,000 every day.
Most musicians make most of their money by touring and playing live. Unless you're a big name, recording alone isn't going to put food on the table. Waiting for royalties to come in from downloads and leasing your music out is an even less stable way to earn a buck. Sting can get by with his earnings from recording, but as a story on CelebrityNetWorth.com shows, the former Police bassist ain't doing bad from royalties either. Specifically, royalties from classic "Every Breath You Take." According to the site, the bassist/vocalist makes nearly $2,000 a day from the single's royalties. -
Kanye West issues cease-and-desist letter Coinye West cryptocurrency creators
If you want to name a virtual joke after Kanye West, be warned: the rapper does not take his name and likeness lightly. Last week, Music Times reported that a new cryptocurrency, Coinye West was set to launch Jan. 11. Instead of being flattered that the Internet money would be named after him, Yeezus himself has issued Coinye West's creators a cease-and-desist letter. -
Paul Simon tribute concert set for New York in March featuring The Civil Wars' Joy Williams and Bob Mould
On March 31, the tenth installment of the tribute series thrown by City Winery owner Michael Dorf will honor Paul Simon at New York City's Carnegie Hall. Dorf has put on the event over the previous nine years to raise money for music education.
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