The long-lasting effects of a car accident involving a drunk driver a few years ago will sideline the duo’s Big Kenny Alphin for at least half of 2008.

Marilyn Manson has struck back against a former bandmate by countersuing for breach of contract.

ASCAP has elected Ten Ten Music Group co-president Barry Coburn and Schott/EAM president James M. Kendrick to its board of directors.

Just days after reaching an agreement with Universal Music Group, XM Satellite Radio has reached a similar settlement with Warner Music Group with regards to the Inno portable satellite receiver.

Verizon Wireless hopes to capitalize on the popularity of the Guitar Hero III videogame by buying the exclusive rights to the mobile version of the game through a deal with developer Hands On Mobile and publisher Activision.

Rick Ross has spoken exclusively to Billboard.biz about the reason for the delay of his sophomore album, “Trilla.” The set was originally expected Dec. 18 via Slip-N-Slide/Def Jam, but is now due Feb. 19.

Rick Ross has spoken exclusively to Billboard.biz about the reason for the delay of his sophomore album, “Trilla.” The set was originally expected Dec. 18 via Slip-N-Slide/Def Jam, but is now due Feb. 19.

After being released from his Sony Music deal earlier this year, rapper DMX has signed a deal with the music division of Canadian online gaming company Bodog Entertainment.

The 2008 Rockstar Taste of Chaos festival tour will feature performances by Avenged Sevenfold, Atreyu, Bullet For My Valentine, Blessthefall and Idiot Pilot, along with sets by Japanese rock bands D’espairsRay, Mucc and the Underneath.

Veteran instrumentalist Kenny G has signed a new deal with Starbucks Entertainment and Concord Records, which will be inaugurated with the album “Rhythm and Romance” early next year.