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'American Idol' Finale: Candice vs. Kree Debate Leads to Stabbing Incident

Michele Amabile Angermiller — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:39:55 GMT

Two fans of the Fox show from York, Pennsylvania are now in jail over an argument about the season 12 results.

One Direction Announces 'Where We Are' Book

Jason Lipshutz, Billboard — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:02:42 GMT

The boy band will also hit the big screen this summer with their concert doc “This Is Us.”

Pandora Sees Quarterly Revenue Grow 55 Percent

Glenn Peoples, Billboard — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:17:29 GMT

The company added more than 700,000 net new subscribers to its ad-free music-streaming service.

'American Idol' on the Charts: Candice Glover, Kree Harrison Make Their Billboard Debuts

Fred Bronson — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:30:00 GMT

"I Am Beautiful" and "All Cried Out" make season 12's top two the 69th and 70th Idols to chart. Plus: Pia Toscano is on a Top 20 hit? Which Idol’s grandmother is charting? And Phillip Phillips' "Home" completes a tour of duty.

London to Put on Ninth Annual West End Live Festival

Georg Szalai — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:26:45 GMT

Among the stage productions that will provide free entertainment on Trafalgar Square are "Billy Elliot The Musical," "The Sound of Music" and "Dirty Dancing."

ATO Records Signs Distribution Deal With Caroline

Ed Christman, Billboard — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:08:05 GMT

The label founded by Dave Matthews and manager Coran Capshaw has a roster that includes My Morning Jacket and Alabama Shakes. The first release under the new agreement will be by Gypsy punks Gogol Bordello.

'American Idol': Kelly Clarkson Will Not Judge Season 13

Shirley Halperin — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

A rep for the season one winner denies reports that she's being courted for next year's panel.

'Springsteen and I' Trailer: Boss Fans Unite (Video)

Erik Hayden — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:39:27 GMT

Ridley Scott serves as executive producer to the tribute film, in theaters July 22.

'Little Miss Sunshine' Musical to Open Off Broadway

David Rooney — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:03:50 GMT

The stage version of the Oscar-winning 2006 Fox Searchlight sleeper hit will debut in the fall at New York's Second Stage Theatre.

Justin Timberlake Pulls an Anne Hathaway, Ditches Tom Ford Tux at Cannes

Merle Ginsberg & Gary Baum — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

UPDATED: The singer showed up in Balenciaga for the "Inside Llewelyn Davis" premiere, after Tom Ford's press release claimed otherwise.

German Star Host Thomas Gottschalk Signs with RTL

Scott Roxborough — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:43:29 GMT

The former host of “Wanna Bet?” will develop and host shiny floor entertainment shows for the commercial TV giant.

Cannes: Psy Impersonator Tricks Festival Organizers, Partygoers

Rebecca Ford — Thu, 23 May 2013 08:46:31 GMT

A man pretending to be the “Gangnam Style” singer attended several exclusive events at the festival.

Hootie 'Cracked Rear View' Anniversary Tour In Discussions, Says Darius Rucker

Sophie Schillaci — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:11:18 GMT

The band's major label debut was released in 1994 and went on to sell more than 10 million copies.

'Metallica Through the Never' Trailer: Heavy Metal and Riot Police (Video)

Erik Hayden — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:43:46 GMT

The concert film, which has a "parallel universe" side plot, will be released on IMAX 3D on Sept. 27.

Paris Hilton Signs With Cash Money; Second Album to Feature Lil Wayne

Billboard Staff, THR Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:20:00 GMT

The Afrojack-produced release is expected out this summer and is said to be house music-heavy.

Power Lawyers: 5 Music Attorneys to Know

Shirley Halperin — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:10:52 GMT

Top stars (or their estates) now require added expertise as Cirque du Soleil shows and "American Idol" deals replace record sales.

Linkin Park's Chester Bennington to Appear With Stone Temple Pilots at MusiCares Benefit

THR Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

The singer will continue the role of STP vocalist at the May 30 concert event at Club Nokia in Los Angeles.

Republic Records' Monte and Avery Lipman Deliver Commencement Speech

Billboard Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:30:00 GMT

The University at Albany alums addressed 13,000 attendees at Sunday's graduation ceremony.

Queen's Brian May Says 'The Voice' Is 'Dumb' and 'the Ultimate Insult To Music'

Emily Zemler — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:13:08 GMT

Writes the guitarist: "I feel sick ... [when] I catch a glimpse of young singers busting their guts trying to win somebody's attention, who is rudely sitting with their back to the singer.”

Vampire Weekend Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart

Keith Caulfield, Billboard — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:09:46 GMT

The group's third album sold 134,000 copies in its first week, according to Nielsen SoundScan, which is a record high sales week for the act.

Columbia to Release 'Twenty Feet from Stardom' Soundtrack

Phil Gallo, Billboard — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:05:00 GMT

The film chronicles the lives of background singers. The album features music by Lou Reed, David Bowie, Talking Heads and more.

CBGB Festival Announces Dates, Expanded Film Offerings for Second Year

Billboard Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:52:48 GMT

The festival will feature 40 new music-focused films scheduled to take place over the five-day schedule.

Teen Choice Awards: 'Twilight: Breaking Dawn - Part 2' Leads First Wave of Nominees

Philiana Ng — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:51:56 GMT

Other nominees include "The Vampire Diaries," "Pretty Little Liars" and Taylor Swift.

Pete Wentz Calls Fall Out Boy's 'Save Rock and Roll' Success 'Vindication' (Video)

Sophie Schillaci — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:51:47 GMT

The musician tells THR what his label is currently looking for and recalls asking Elton John to sing on his album: “We’re the kind of band that always dreams a little too big.”

Ai Weiwei Releases 'Dumbass' Single and Music Video

Clarence Tsui — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:56:19 GMT

Inspired by his 81-day detention by the Chinese authorities, the dissident-artist’s avant-rock number will be followed by a full-length album next month.