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Post by areyoureadytojump on Nov 16, 2007 12:35:14 GMT -5
HITS:
I.B. BAD ON SALES TRENDS
Better Late Than Never: Q4 Picks Up Steam With Jay-Z, Garth, Chris Brown, Eagles, Etc.
November 15, 2007
It took a month, but the fourth quarter might finally be underway, with last week's one-two punch of the Eagles and Britney Spears followed by a trifecta of 300k-plus debuts, thanks to the star power of Jay-Z (433k), Garth Brooks (355k) and Chris Brown (302k), with the Eagles passing the 1 million plateau in week two. These late-breaking hits have given a much-needed boost to what has turned out to be another dramatically disappointing year. The Eagles' lofty tally is a testament to the forward-looking deal made by Irving Azoff, as he sold 3 million albums directly to Wal-Mart, with its 3,484 stores and 484 Sam's Club locations. It's a sign of the times that three-quarters of Brooks' total was generated by Wal-Mart as well.
The 711k Eagles LPs sold last week, and the 2.5 million units some prognosticators expect it to sell by year's end, will give the industry as a whole a boost at the moment it's most needed. (In a side note, the Eagles' sales performance is an anomaly in the sense that it's occurring without benefit of iTunes).
As for Billboard's decision to count Long Road Out of Eden on the album chart, it's worth noting that all four major distribution heads felt that the Eagles should be included on the chart, in large part out of a realization that the Big Four will increasingly turn to nontraditional distribution strategies as they search for new solutions.
Nearing the end of year six in the industry-wide depression, the rules are clearly changing, as selling music differently becomes a growing trend. The latest round of nontraditional releases includes the much-ballyhooed Radiohead paradigm-busting digital self-release, James Taylor's first album under his new deal with Hear Music/Concord, and Capitol Music Group's Spice Girls greatest hits album, a two-month CD exclusive with Victoria's Secret's 1,100 stores, powered by the momentum of a sold-out reunion tour. Remember, though, that latter total will not be made public by the retailer as a result of a prior agreement with the label group. Expect many more similar outside-the-box release strategies in '08.
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Post by reception on Nov 16, 2007 13:06:05 GMT -5
The Spice Girls - (from left) Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton, Melanie Chisholm, Melanie Brown and Victoria Beckham – take the stage Thursday for their first reunion performance in 10 years at a taping of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at Hollywood's Kodak Theatre. The show airs Dec. 4 on CBS.
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Post by Bunifa Latifah Jackson on Nov 16, 2007 13:45:11 GMT -5
U N B E L I E V A B L E A M A Z I N G !
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Post by Paulie on Nov 18, 2007 5:23:22 GMT -5
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Post by Bunifa Latifah Jackson on Nov 18, 2007 18:48:44 GMT -5
#2 in the UK!
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Post by Callmeatomic on Nov 18, 2007 19:34:23 GMT -5
Meanwhile, Capitol Records has sold 600,000 copies of the Spice Girls' Greatest Hits to Victoria's Secret outright, though the CDs resold by the store will not be elegible to register on the U.S. Billboard album chart, as Victoria's Secret is not SoundScan enabled like Wal-Mart. The collection is also available on iTunes, and gets a wide American release on January 15. -http://www.hiphop-elements.com/article/read/4/9120/1/
This comeback has been pretty good, imagine if they released a killer pop song though. It would be massive! Headlines is dull dull dull.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2007 17:29:48 GMT -5
ugh! That sucks!
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Post by reception on Nov 27, 2007 14:54:05 GMT -5
Geri Halliwell, Melanie Chisholm, Emma Bunton and Victoria Beckham get ready to cheer for friend and fellow Spice Girl Melanie Brown (who earned top marks with a 55 out of 60) as she competed in Monday's Dancing with the Stars finale in Los Angeles.
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Post by JamaicaFunk² on Nov 27, 2007 16:12:23 GMT -5
carrie ann sure should shut her mouth. the audience boos for helio's bad critiques and nothing.... the spice girls boo for mel's bad critiques and she tells them to be quiet.
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Post by shaq91 on Nov 27, 2007 18:45:57 GMT -5
how much has this sold in the U.S.???
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Post by Alex on Nov 27, 2007 19:38:27 GMT -5
The CD won't officially be released to America until January. So ask us that question in about 2 months!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2007 14:22:55 GMT -5
I just got my Taiwan cd/dvd in the mail. I love it! GAH!
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Post by KelownaGuy20 on Dec 3, 2007 2:45:17 GMT -5
The gals kicked off their tour tonight in Vancouver, and damn, it was a good time. My life has been Spiced!
I have no idea if I should share thoughts, because I don't wanna ruin it for anybody seeing the show later...
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Post by reception on Dec 3, 2007 5:44:55 GMT -5
Dec 3, 3:26 AM EST Spice Girls Kick Off Reunion Tour
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -- The Spice Girls kicked off their reunion tour Sunday, the first time all five members of the group have toured together in almost 10 years.
When they took to the multi-level stage, the famous quintet sparkled in gold and bronze outfits by Italian designer Roberto Cavalli.
They opened with their signature song, "Spice Up Your Life," followed by "Stop" and "Say You'll Be There."
The show was the first with all five of the original group since Geri "Ginger Spice" Halliwell quit to pursue a solo career in 1998. Their last album, "Forever," released in 2000 and without Halliwell, fared poorly. They broke up in 2001.
As they prepared for the concert, the Spice Girls said they were excited and nervous about their big night.
"You know what, so much time has passed, so much water has gone under the bridge, it's just great to all be back together," said Melanie Chisholm, also known as "Sporty Spice."
Chisholm dismissed the notion that there was any tension among the women.
"I don't think we ever thought it was the four of us and Geri," she said. "Us coming back together has been five individuals coming back together."
Just hours before they took the stage, Victoria "Posh Spice" Beckham's husband, David, gave each member of the group a special bracelet to mark their return.
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Post by reception on Dec 3, 2007 14:35:23 GMT -5
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Post by Bunifa Latifah Jackson on Dec 3, 2007 15:21:55 GMT -5
AMAZING kick off night!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2007 18:20:34 GMT -5
I hope they make a tour dvd because i'm not ever gonna be able to go to a concert.
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Post by **βécky**™ on Dec 3, 2007 23:35:03 GMT -5
so they OPENED in Vancouver last night , and my friend wen t. and she said it was amazing! BETTER than expected....
i was so jealous!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2007 2:56:44 GMT -5
there are videos on youtube.
Kinda disappointed Geri didnt sing Holler or Let Love Lead the Way...and that Victoria is the only one who doesnt sing a solo. But oh well.
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Post by JamaicaFunk² on Dec 4, 2007 9:50:26 GMT -5
did they sing Goodbye? i couldnt imagine that geri sang that either.
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Post by Jeff on Dec 4, 2007 9:51:38 GMT -5
IS there a full set list and reviews yet?
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Post by JamaicaFunk² on Dec 4, 2007 10:13:56 GMT -5
okay, geri did sing Goodbye. lol @ when victoria sings "never dreamt you'd go your own sweet way" and geri shrugs her shoulders. haha.
the videos are great on youtube!!! concert looks amazing!!
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Post by Jeff on Dec 4, 2007 12:14:24 GMT -5
Wow, Geri is a bitch. I was just watching "Wannabe"... the whole, "if you really bug me then I'll say goobye, I DID!" Shows she is still holding a grudge for some reason..wonder why?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2007 14:18:24 GMT -5
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show tonight at 10E/9C
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Post by KelownaGuy20 on Dec 4, 2007 14:41:39 GMT -5
IS there a full set list and reviews yet? The set list was this: Spice Up Your Life Stop Say You'll Be There Headlines (Friendship Never Ends) The Lady Is A Vamp Too Much 2 Become 1 Who Do You Think You Are Victoria Solo - Who Do You Think You Are Posh Spice Fashion Runway BS Mel B Solo - Are You Gonna Go My Way Emma Solo - Maybe Viva Forever Holler Geri Solo - It's Raining Men Mel C Solo - I Turn To You Let Love Lead The Way Mama Medley: Celebration, That's The Way I Like It, Shake Your Body, We Are Family Goodbybe If U Can't Dance Wannabe Spice Up Your Life (Reprise)
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Post by JamaicaFunk² on Dec 4, 2007 15:55:29 GMT -5
Wow, Geri is a b***h. I was just watching "Wannabe"... the whole, "if you really bug me then I'll say goobye, I DID!" Shows she is still holding a grudge for some reason..wonder why? i thought i noticed that too. i wonder why she would do that?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2007 18:05:27 GMT -5
It seems to me that the girls have all been joking around about stuff that happened when they were together in the 90s, even the bad stuff. She prolly didnt mean anything by it.
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Post by Callmeatomic on Dec 4, 2007 21:28:25 GMT -5
The tour is so big and massive, so fun!
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Post by PergiePerg on Dec 4, 2007 21:30:41 GMT -5
These bitches are still FIERCE! </3 it, can't wait to see them in person!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2007 23:09:22 GMT -5
They didnt even show Headlines at the VS from the VS show. They only did Stop.
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