Justin Bieber and Usher are facing a $10-million lawsuit by two songwriters who claim they stole Bieber’s hit “Somebody To Love.” According to The Wrap, Devin Copeland and Mareio Overton filed the copyright infringement lawsuit in U.S. District Court in eastern Virginia. Numerous similarities in a song of the same title written by Copeland and Overton in 2008 are cited in the lawsuit.
The Rolling Stones rocked a packed house in Los Angeles on Friday on the opening night of their North American "50 and Counting'' tour, but only after websites slashed ticket prices and the band released additional cheap seats at the last minute. The 17-date tour is the veteran British rockers' biggest in six years and follows a handful of dates in London, Paris and New York at the end of 2012 marking 50 years since they burst on to the music scene at London's Marquee Club in 1962
George Jones’ signature tune “He Stopped Loving Her Today” is back on the charts. This week, the song re-enters at Number 21, giving the late Country legend his highest ranking on that list since 1990. Following his death on April 26, sales of his albums soared. This week’s Top Country Albums chart includes seven of his collections. Jones’ memorial service took place on May 2 at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House. Many artists offered their memories of Jones and performed at the tribute, which was open to the public.
On May 10, the is unveiling a new exhibit dedicated to singer Lee Greenwood. “Lee Greenwood: American Patriot” showcases memorabilia from his 50 years in music. A special focus will be placed on his best-known song “God Bless the USA” and his work with military organizations. The exhibit runs until April 25, 2014.
On May 2, Amber Holcomb, 18, was voted off . The remaining Top 3 finalists are Kree Harrison, Candice Glover and Angie Miller. This week, they’ll return to their hometowns to perform for local fans. Each will perform three songs on the May 8 competition, “Judge’s Choice,” “Jimmy’s (Iovine) Choice” and “IDOL’s Choice.” Pop star Alicia Keys and Season 10 runner-up Lauren Alaina are slated to perform on the May 9 elimination show.
“2.0” by 98 Degrees
“Magnetic” by Goo Goo Dolls
“Unstoppable Momentum” by Joe Satriani
“Golden” by Lady Antebellum
“Mother” by Natalie Maines
“American Kid” by Patty Griffin
“Diversity” by Emily Bear
“Annie Up” by Pistol Annies
“Time” by Rod Stewart
“Under The Influence” by Straight No Chaser
“Now That’s What I Call Music! Volume 46” by various artists
“The Music of Nashville (Season 1, Volume 2)” by the cast of ABC’s hit TV show “Nashville.”
On May 5, R&B singer turned 24. The Virginia native was only 16 when he recorded his self-titled debut album. The album sold more than two million copies in the U.S. and produced the Number One hit “Run It!” Brown’s second Number One single, “Kiss Kiss,” was included on his second album, “Exclusive.” In 2009, he made headlines after pleading guilty to assaulting his then-girlfriend, singer Rihanna. Brown was sentenced to six months of community service and five years on probation. Brown’s 2011 album, “F.A.M.E.,” became his first Number One debut on the Billboard 200. His next album, “Fortune,” produced two Top 10 single, “Turn Up the Music” and “Don’t Wake Me Up.” On July 16, RCA Records will release Brown’s sixth album, “X.” Brown recently announced on Twitter the album will feature a secret collaboration. Its lead single, “Fine China,” peaked at Number 4 on the R&B chart. This week, it slips to Number 5.
British singer-songwriter celebrated his 32nd birthday on May 5. Craig made his American debut in 2001 with the album “Born To Do It.” The set sold seven million copies worldwide and spent 60 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart. His 2002 follow-up, “Slicker Than Your Average,” debuted on the same list at Number 32, but quickly fell off the chart. 2008’s “Trust Me” was Craig’s final Warner Music release. In 2009, he signed a new deal with Universal Records. Craig’s latest album, “Signed Sealed Delivered,” was released in 2010 only in the U.K. The collection features his covers and samples of soul hits. Craig is performing concerts in the U.K. while he awaits the release of his new album “Following My Intuition.”