Michael Jackson is one of the most important and iconic figures in pop culture. He was one of the most talented -- and troubled -- men in music. It was a shock to lose him, but the media circus to follow his death was...
Why: Cole MacGrath and his toolbox full of electrically-based superpowers grace this open world sandbox of a city in which he must find his way. Will he be a hero or a villain? That’s up to you, but, no mat...
Years ago, there were no significant album releases after Thanksgiving. That’s obviously no longer the case.
This week alone brings new titles from Alicia Keys, Robin Thicke and Kylie Minogue a...
Green Day will soon join artists like The Beatles, Aerosmith and Metallica in a list of musical acts with a video game namesake behind them.
The pop-punk trio will play centerstage with the next version of "Ro...
One of the most highly coveted Grammy Awards is for best new artist, but the award has a spotty history. For every year the voters got it right, such as when the Beatles won in 1965, there has been a year when a dubio...
Ringo Starr has released nearly two dozen solo albums since the Beatles broke up, but his new effort "Y Not" will boast a special feature that few others have: contributions from his former bandmate Paul M...
It’s too late for the Beatles and Michael Jackson, but the next time a superstar artist—living or dead—reissues catalog, look for it to be included in the Billboard 200, the album chart of re...
Well, at least they're consistent. Album sales continue to slide, marking declines for eight out of the last nine years.
In the third quarter 2009, sales were down 11.1% from the same period in 2008, ac...
Never underestimate the power of "American Idol." Today is one of the biggest release days in months with Mariah Carey, Madonna, Barbra Streisand and others putting out new albums. Guess who is on top of...
What year is this? The Beatles, who broke up nearly 40 years ago, sold more than 2.25 million CDs in their first week of release.
As you know, the Fab Four's digitally remastered catalog was released on...
