A Sales Record for Lady Gaga by Ben Sisario

Lady Gaga's new single, "Born This Way," released last Friday, is the fastest-selling song in iTunes' history, with more than 1 million downloads around the world in five days.

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New Radiohead Album Arrives Early by Ben Sisario

"The King of Limbs" has been released for download on Radiohead's Web site, along with a video for the first single, "Lotus Flower."

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Mumford & Sons Get Big 'Grammy Lift' by Ben Sisario

Arcade Fire, Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga are among those who also saw significant sales gains.

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Clive Davis Still Draws Stars at Pre-Grammy Mixer by Ben Sisario

Clive Davis's annual party the night before the Grammy Awards was undiminished as a see-and-be-seen mixer for the A-list of music.

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At 78, Clive Davis Still Commands the Stage by Ben Sisario

On the eve of the Grammys, he holds forth on the state of music and the future of the music industry.

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Barbra Streisand to Perform at the Grammys by Ben Sisario

Ms. Streisand, a nominee for her album "Love Is the Answer," will be introduced before her performance by her "A Star Is Born" co-star Kris Kristofferson.

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Mick Jagger to Perform at the Grammys by Ben Sisario

Mick Jagger will perform at the Grammy Awards on Feb. 13, his first-ever solo performance at the show.

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Amos Lee Tops Billboard Chart in One of Industry's Worst Weeks for Album Sales by Ben Sisario

When the No. 1 is a low-seller, of course, everything else sells even less.

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Red, White and Blue: The White Stripes Break Up by Ben Sisario

The band, consisting of the not-really-brother-and-sister Jack and Meg White, have not released an album in almost four years.

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Two Pop Festivals Are Already Hits With Ticket Buyersoachell by Ben Sisario

Coachella is sod out while some single-day tickets for All Tomorrow's Parties are still available, but going fast.

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Check Your Calendar: Decemberists Reign in January by Ben Sisario

They take the top spot on the Billboard album chart.

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Jimmy Buffett Injured in Fall From Stage by Ben Sisario

He reportedly fell face-first during a show in Sydney.

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New Orleans Jazz Festival Adds More Pop and Rock by Ben Sisario

The headliners include Bon Jovi, Kid Rock, Arcade Fire, Jimmy Buffett, and John Mellencamp.

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Another New Low on Billboard Chart by Ben Sisario

Sales continue to slide.

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Coachella Lineup: Arcade Fire, Kanye West and Kings of Leon Lead the Parade by Ben Sisario

The festival runs April 15-17.

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Don Kirshner, Rock Producer and Promoter, Dies at 77 by Ben Sisario

Mr. Kirshner, who guided the course of Brill Building and bubblegum pop in the 1950s and '60s as a music publisher and promoter, and later served as an Ed Sullivan for Kiss and the Ramones a…

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A Green Christmas for Taylor Swift by Ben Sisario

Her latest album retains the top spot on the Billboard chart.

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Jackson No Match for Swift and Boyle by Ben Sisario

His new album opens at No. 3 on the Billboard chart.

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The Sounds of Silence Lose in British Chart Competition by Ben Sisario

An online campaign falls short.

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Rock Hall Announces New Inductees by Ben Sisario

Neil Diamond, Alice Cooper, Tom Waits, Dr. John and Darlene Love are the latest to get in.

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Just in Time for the Holidays: Cage Against the Machine by Ben Sisario

The goal of Cage Against the Machine is to send an unlikely song to the top of the British pop chart at Christmas.

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Boyle Knocks West Off His Perch Atop Chart by Ben Sisario

And the "Glee" franchise has two of the top five albums.

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Eminem Leads Grammy Nominations by Ben Sisario

With 10 nods for his comeback album, "Recovery," Eminem led the nominations for the 53rd annual Grammy Awards, which were announced on Wednesday night in a televised ceremony from Los Angele…

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Kanye West Falls Short of Prediction on Album Sales by Ben Sisario

His new releases still tops the Billboard chart.

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Black Eyed Peas Land Super Bowl Gig by Ben Sisario

A turn toward youth after some older acts.

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