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Kings Of Convenience Make New ‘Declaration’

Jonathan Cohen, N.Y. — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:07:00 +0000

Norwegian rock duo Kings Of Convenience will break a five-year silence this fall with its third studio album, "Declaration of Dependence," due Oct. 20 from Virgin.

Michael Jackson Theatrical Release Deal Close

Ray Waddell, Nashville — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:43:00 +0000

Sources have confirmed to Billboard that a deal between the Michael Jackson Estate, AEG Live and Sony for a theatrical release of the Michael Jackson rehearsal footage from the ill-fated This Is It concerts could close today.

The Raveonettes Unveil Album Release And Tour Dates

Monica Herrera, N.Y. — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:23:00 +0000

Danish rock duo The Raveonettes has announced the dates for a fall tour in support of its fourth studio album, Billboard.com can exclusively report.

Jackson Browne, Republicans Settle Copyright Case

Gary Graff, Detroit — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Jackson Browne is hopeful that the protection of music copyrights will be bolstered by the settlement of his lawsuit against U.S. Sen. John McCain and the Republican Party over unauthorized use of one of his songs in the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign.

Sony Bids $50 Million For Michael Jackson Film Footage

Ryan Nakashima, AP — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:27:00 +0000

Sony Corp.'s movie studio has bid $50 million to acquire the worldwide distribution rights to a film based on rehearsal footage for Michael Jackson's "This Is It" comeback concert series, according to a person familiar with the bid.

Kasabian, Florence Lead Mercury Prize Nominations

Tom Ferguson, London — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:08:00 +0000

Alt-rock acts Florence & The Machine and Kasabian have emerged as the bookmakers' favorites for the 2009 Barclaycard Mercury Prize, the U.K.'s album of the year award.

John Fogerty Enlists Springsteen, Eagles For New Blue Ridge Rangers

David J. Prince, N.Y. — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:00:00 +0000

John Fogerty's "The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again," a new collection of Fogerty recordings of some of his favorite classic songs, is set for release Sept. 1 on Fortune Son/Verve Forecast. The album, recorded under the guise of the mythical group of his 1972 solo debut, includes guest spots from Bruce Springsteen and members of the Eagles, and features covers of songs by John Prine, Buck Owens and John Denver, among others, as well as Fogerty's own "Change in the Weather."

Beastie Boys’ Adam Yauch Has Cancer, Tour And Album Postponed

David J. Prince, N.Y. — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:44:00 +0000

The Beastie Boys' Adam "MCA" Yauch has been diagnosed with cancer and will undergo surgery, he announced in a video posting on the group's website this morning. The band has canceled its summer tour plans and delayed the release of its forthcoming album, "Hot Sauce Committee Part 1," in order to allow time for his recovery.

JLS, Michael Jackson Top U.K. Charts

Paul Sexton, London — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:50:00 +0000

JLS, the British boy band who were runners-up to Alexandra Burke in the fifth series of talent series "The X Factor" last December, scored a No. 1 U.K. single yesterday (19) with their first release, "Beat Again" (Epic/Sony Music Entertainment). "The Essential Michael Jackson," also on Epic, got a third week atop the album chart.

Prince Closes Out Montreux Jazz Fest

Stephanie Nebehay, Reuters — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:46:00 +0000

Prince fans from across Europe converged on Montreux for two shows by the American musician whose rare appearance on the continent stretched well into Sunday morning. The 51-year-old star closed the two-week Swiss Montreux Jazz Festival with a mix of old hits including "Little Red Corvette," "Peach" and "Purple Rain" and fresh titles such as "Elixir" from his new album with singer Bria Valente.