• Pharrell Williams 'Happy' to Top Digital Downloads Chart

    Things are looking optimistic for America, as Pharrell Williams' track "Happy" rose to the top of the Billboard Digital Downloads chart last week (not that a song named "Sad" was ever at the top). Williams got a continued boost from radio play, Beats commercials, DVD sales of Despicable Me 2, The NBA All-Star Game...just about everything. The track jumped 31 percent in sales and moved 329,000.

  • The Sales Potential of The 'One Direction Effect'

    It's always great as a performer to get a huge act to collaborate with you, as it amplifies both attention and sales for your wares. One Direction is among a few acts that surpass basic stardom, and can maneuver its massive fan base into supporting other performers via simple social media interactions. Several acts have experienced what's being called the "One Direction" effect in the last year.

  • MTV EMAs 2013 Recap

    If the MTV VMAs in August just weren't enough for you, your dreams have come true. The semi-music network aired the European Music Awards on a tape delay from Amsterdam tonight (Nov. 10), featuring many of the same acts from that now legendary August night and a few new rock acts. Of course, there were trophies, too, with awards given out for broad categories like Best Female, Best Hip-Hop and Best Video.
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