In times of chaos and turmoil, we look to music to ease our pain.
Music News: Week of August 13, 2001
Mariah Carey is released for the hospital, former teen queen to perform with 'N Sync, No Doubt sets release date of new album, and much more.
Among this week's news: Alicia Keys back at #1 spot, Backstreet Boys' new tour dates, and Ani DiFranco cancels Letterman spot.
Read about the seven best music festivals this summer. It's not too late to get your tickets yet.
In light of June being Black Music Month, Black Entertainment Television kicked off its first ever BET Awards on June 19, 2001.
Napster Strikes Deal With MusicNet
On June 5, 2001, Napster joined forces with MusicNet, AOL, and Real Networks, as an official business partner. Napster, true to the old adage, “If you can’t beat em, join em,” made a deal with three record labels to license its songs. All in a legal manner of course.
Find out where you can see your favorite artists this summer.
In the charts and on the radio, you'll find them: Power duets and collaborations...big names teaming up with even bigger names.
Her debut album blends percussion beats and electronic vibes with a dab of Celtic waves and classical undertones. Add this eclectic mixture with Dido’s exquisitely radiant voice, and you’ve got No Angel.
Tupac's Until The End Of Time Goes To #1
Almost five years after this death, Tupac Shakur’s fourth posthumous album, aptly named Until The End Of Time, debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200.