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Chart Moves: Fleetwood Mac Returns After 10 Years, Lindsey Stirling Hits New Chart High

After a 10 year wait, Fleetwood Mac has returned to the Billboard 200 chart with a new studio album. The legendary band's Extended Play (EP) bows at No. 48, selling 9,000 copies in its first week. A Lindsey Stirling performance on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" on April 30 yields her album's second-largest sales week (5,000; up 47%) and a new chart peak (132-79). The album's cumulative sales now stand at 121,000, while its tracks have moved a combined 637,000.
Morning Fix: YouTube Launches Subs; RIAA Adds Streaming Data to Gold, Platinum Certification; Apple, UMG Reportedly Sign iRadio Deal

Morning Fix: YouTube Launches Subs; RIAA Adds Streaming Data to Gold, Platinum Certification; Apple, UMG Reportedly Sign iRadio Deal

In today's Fix: YouTube launches subscription channels; RIAA adds streaming data to its gold and platinum certifications; Apple's iRadio reported UMG deal;Amazon's 3-D smartphone; what's next for departing "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson; Wisin y Yandel not splitting-up; Primary Wave's $125 Mil. deal; Clear Channel's new technology; Selena on Social 50; Ed Banger's 10th; fake Dr. Dre headphones; way more
What's Next for Randy Jackson After 'American Idol'? (Analysis)

What's Next for Randy Jackson After 'American Idol'? (Analysis)

Randy Jackson announced Thursday he would leave the Fox show after this season. He's checking out as “Idol” is at its nadir in terms of ratings and influence. Jackson said he would be concentrating on his management company/record label Dream Merchant 21 and new yet-to-be named businesses. No doubt he has had loads of success as a producer and bass player, but the management side has not been a strong one for him.
Business Matters: What An Audio-Streaming Device and 3D Smartphone from Amazon Could Mean to the Music Biz

Business Matters: What An Audio-Streaming Device and 3D Smartphone from Amazon Could Mean to the Music Biz

Amazon is reportedly developing a range of hardware products including an audio-only streaming device and a smartphone with 3D capabilities that does not require special glasses. The Wi-Fi audio device, meant for streaming through speakers or a television set, would have implications for the music industry. But the smartphone's potential impact on the music industry is even less clear.

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