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Who finally knocks Adele out of the top spot on the Billboard 200?

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:05:00 GMT

Van Halen accomplishes what many other acts have not: the veteran rock band likely pushes Adele’s “21” out of the top spot on the Billboard 200 next week with “A Different Kind of Truth,” the group’s first album with David Lee Roth since “1984” 28 y...http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/the-beat-goes-on

HitFix Interview: The Band Perry at Grammy rehearsal on Nicki Minaj and more

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:37:00 GMT

It’s been quite the year for The Band Perry, who are up for Best New Artist on Sunday night at the 54th annual Grammy Awards. Over the last 12 months, the group has scored two No. 1 country hits, and seen the trio’s breakthrough hit, “If I Die Young” sweep last fall’...http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/the-beat-goes-on

Watch Bruce Springsteen's bleak video for 'We Take Care Of Our Own'

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:38:00 GMT

In case folks haven’t gotten the message from the lyric video or just from listening to Bruce Springsteen's new song, “We Take Care Of Our Own,” the song’s video, released today, drives the point home. It’s a stark affair shot in black and white to heighten the fe...http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/the-beat-goes-on

Clay Aiken sets release for 'Steadfast' to coincide with 'Celebrity Apprentice'

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:42:00 GMT

Eager to capitalize on Clay Aiken’s upcoming appearance on “Celebrity Apprentice,” Decca will release “Steadfast” from the former “American Idol” contestant on March 29. “Steadfast” is a rehashing of 2010’s “Tried and True,&rdqu...http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/the-beat-goes-on

Bruce Springsteen names Clarence Clemons' replacement(s)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:36:00 GMT

Three days before Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band take the stage for the Feb. 12 Grammy Awards, the Boss has announced the expanded line-up for the band, and, most importantly, how they will deal with the loss of saxophonist Clarence Clemons. It turns out it takes an army to replace ...http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/the-beat-goes-on

'The Voice's' Adam Levine starts 222 Records with 'Glee's' Matthew Morrison

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:21:00 GMT

Maroon 5’s Adam Levine has started 222 Records. “The Voice” mentor’s first signing comes from another TV show:  “Glee’s” Matthew Morrison. “Starting my own label ha been a long-time goal of mine,” Levine told Billboard. “Great t...http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/the-beat-goes-on

Kelly Clarkson shows her strength on the Billboard Hot 100, as does Madonna

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:35:00 GMT

Kelly Clarkson scores her third chart topper on the Billboard Hot 100 as “Stronger” pushes its way to the summit this week.  But will she have to fight off a huge charge from Madonna? The “American Idol’s” season one winner's third No. 1, and first from the ...http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/the-beat-goes-on

Predicting the 2012 Grammy Awards: Album of the Year

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:19:00 GMT

Album of the Year is the last award presented on the Grammy Awards telecast for good reason: it’s the fairest award of them all and the one that every artist dreams of winning  Here are the contenders for the 54th annual Grammy Awards, which will air Feb. 12 at 8 p.m. on CBS. Albu...http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/the-beat-goes-on

Train rolls on with new album, 'California 37'

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:17:00 GMT

Rock group Train is keeping up the Golden State theme. Following 2009’s multi-platinum “Save Me, San Francisco,” the band returns with “California 37” on April 17. The album, as well as first single, the infectious “Drive By,” was produced in San Franc...http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/the-beat-goes-on

Predicting the 2012 Grammy Awards: Song of the Year

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:54:00 GMT

The Grammy for Song of the Year is one of the most coveted awards. Unlike Record of the Year, which salutes the performer and producer, Song of the Year goes to the songwriter. Therefore, a good rule of thumb when trying to differentiate between the two often-confused categories is to think about...http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/the-beat-goes-on