http://www.mail.com/people/28882-bruno-mars.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/28882-bruno-mars.html http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2159002-with-samsung-jay-zs-business-continues-to-boom.html NEW YORK (AP) — He really is more than a businessman. Jay-Z's partnership with Samsung for his new album, "Magna Carta Holy Grail," is another sign of how musicians are finding new ways to push, sell and promote their music, and how the multiplatinum performer — who famously rapped "I'm not a businessman, I'm a business, man" — continues to leverage his e... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:59:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2159002-with-samsung-jay-zs-business-continues-to-boom.html 2013-06-18T16:59:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2151298-sting-billy-joel-elton-john-songwriters-hall.html NEW YORK (AP) — Sting performed in honor of Elton John, Billy Joel sang snippets of Foreigner's hits when introducing the band and Smokey Robinson debuted part of a new song he wrote about Berry Gordy. The 44th annual Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony was full of star power that included Alison Krauss, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, Nickelback, P... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 06:44:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2151298-sting-billy-joel-elton-john-songwriters-hall.html 2013-06-14T06:44:56Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2146344-mtv-networks-going-to-roots-july-fourth.html NEW YORK (AP) — MTV, VH1 and CMT are going back to their roots on the Fourth of July. The networks said Wednesday they will throw a "Music Independence Day" party that day, showing videos and giving exposure to artists at a time it can be hard for them to break through to a larger audience. Each of the networks began their lives as mus... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:24:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2146344-mtv-networks-going-to-roots-july-fourth.html 2013-06-12T13:24:24Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2143992-marlboro-maker-altria-jumping-e-cigarettes.html RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Tobacco company Altria Group Inc. is launching its first electronic cigarette under the MarkTen brand in Indiana starting in August and expanding its smokeless product offerings. The owner of the nation's biggest cigarette maker, Philip Morris USA, announced the details of its NuMark subsidiary's foray into the fast-growing business T... Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:31:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2143992-marlboro-maker-altria-jumping-e-cigarettes.html 2013-06-11T15:31:01Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2124174-ap-source-bruno-mars-mother-dies-age-55.html NEW YORK (AP) — The mother of Grammy-winning pop star Bruno Mars has died in Hawaii. Bernadette Hernandez died Saturday of a brain aneurysm, according to a publicist for Mars' label, Atlantic Records, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the person was not authorized to speak on the record. Hernandez was ... Sun, 02 Jun 2013 05:34:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2124174-ap-source-bruno-mars-mother-dies-age-55.html 2013-06-02T05:34:25Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2085102-spotifys-top-10-streamed-tracks.html The following list represents the top streamed tracks on Spotify from Monday, May 13, to Sunday, May 19: UNITED STATES 1. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton, "Can't Hold Us" (Macklemore) 2. Daft Punk, "Get Lucky — Radio Edit" (Columbia Records) 3. Imagine Dragons, "Radioactive" (Interscope ... Tue, 21 May 2013 16:30:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2085102-spotifys-top-10-streamed-tracks.html 2013-05-21T16:30:20Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2096238-taylor-swift-wins-8-trophies-billboard-awards.html Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards. Swift won eight of 11 awards, including top artist and top Billboard 200 album for "Red." She told the crowd: "You are the longest and best relationship I ever had." She also had a colorful performance of her hit "22" — starting backstage and workin... Mon, 20 May 2013 03:35:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2096238-taylor-swift-wins-8-trophies-billboard-awards.html 2013-05-20T03:35:51Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2058410-minaj-chris-brown-to-perform-billboard-awards.html NEW YORK (AP) — Nicki Minaj and her mentor, Lil Wayne, will join forces for a performance at the Billboard Music Awards, to be presented May 19 in Las Vegas. Billboard announced additional performers Thursday. They include Chris Brown, Jennifer Lopez, Ed Sheeran, David Guetta, Akon, Ne-Yo and Icona Pop. Taylor Swift, Maroon 5 and fun. are finalists in 11 ... Thu, 02 May 2013 14:18:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2058410-minaj-chris-brown-to-perform-billboard-awards.html 2013-05-02T14:18:04Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2036470-taylor-swift-maroon-5-fun-lead-billboard-awards.html NEW YORK (AP) — It's a three-way tie: Taylor Swift, Maroon 5 and fun. are finalists in 11 categories at the Billboard Music Awards. Billboard announced the finalists Monday. Rihanna, Carly Rae Jepsen and One Direction are up for 10, nine and eight trophies, respectively. Swift, Maroon 5, Rihanna, One Direction and Justin Bieber will compete for the top ar... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:06:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2036470-taylor-swift-maroon-5-fun-lead-billboard-awards.html 2013-04-22T14:06:24Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2025580-tracy-morgan-to-host-billboard-music-awards.html NEW YORK (AP) — Musicians beware: Tracy Morgan will host the Billboard Music Awards. Billboard announced Wednesday that the 44-year-old will host the awards show on May 19 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The former "Saturday Night Live" and "30 Rock" cast member says in a statement that he's honored to host the show. ... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:17:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2025580-tracy-morgan-to-host-billboard-music-awards.html 2013-04-17T15:17:49Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2023250-benny-blanco-to-receive-songwriters-hall-honor.html NEW YORK (AP) — Benny Blanco, who has co-written and co-produced hits like Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" and Maroon 5's "Moves Like Jagger," is getting a songwriting honor. The Songwriters Hall of Fame announced Tuesday that the 25-year-old will receive the Hal David Starlight Award at its annual gala on June 13. Past recipients include Taylor Swift and Al... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:58:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2023250-benny-blanco-to-receive-songwriters-hall-honor.html 2013-04-16T15:58:10Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2013836-bruno-mars-sisters-wetv-reality-series.html NEW YORK (AP) — Bruno Mars isn't the only singer in the family. The 27-year-old Grammy winner's four sisters will appear in a WEtv reality series documenting the recording process of their debut album, the cable network announced Wednesday. The show will air this fall. It will include eight hour-long episodes. Tiara,... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:13:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2013836-bruno-mars-sisters-wetv-reality-series.html 2013-04-11T18:13:53Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1995698-swift-bieber-mars-to-perform-billboard-awards.html NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber will hit the stage at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on May 19. Billboard announced Wednesday that Bruno Mars and R&B singer Miguel will also perform at the awards show. Those acts are finalists for the milestone award, a new honor presented to an act who has achieved a landmark on the Billboard char... Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:32:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1995698-swift-bieber-mars-to-perform-billboard-awards.html 2013-04-03T16:32:15Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1972090-ronson-producing-mccartney-its-insane.html NEW YORK (AP) — Mark Ronson went from being the DJ at Paul McCartney's wedding to producing for the icon in the studio. Ronson said in an interview Thursday that he worked on three songs with the former Beatles singer. He called the process "insane." "It's really good. He writes really good songs," Ronson said. The British act has written and produced for... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 07:57:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1972090-ronson-producing-mccartney-its-insane.html 2013-03-22T07:57:03Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1882788-varied-winners-grammy-awards.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Unlike last year, when the Grammys became the Adele show, each of the leading nominees in a diverse and eclectic field got a chance to bask in the spotlight of music's biggest night. Fun., whose anthemic and semidark jam "We Are Young" dominated the charts in 2012, won song of the year. Gotye's massive and oddball pop hit, "Somebody I U... Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:37:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1882788-varied-winners-grammy-awards.html 2013-02-11T14:37:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1881384-grammy-awards-voters-spread-love.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mumford & Sons wrapped up a completely unpredictable Grammy Awards with perhaps the most surprising win of the night, taking home album of the year. It was an event that even shocked the London folk-rockers. "We figured we weren't going to win anything because The Black Keys have been sweeping up all day, rightfully so," Marcus Mumford ... Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:31:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1881384-grammy-awards-voters-spread-love.html 2013-02-11T05:31:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1844362-spotifys-top-10-viral-tracks.html The following list represents the most viral tracks on Spotify, based on the number of people who shared it divided by the number who listened to it, from Monday, Jan. 28, to Sunday, Feb. 3, via Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter and Spotify. UNITED STATES 1. Icona Pop feat. Charli XCX, "I Love It " (Big Beat Records/Atlantic) 2. Flux Pavilion feat. Childish Gambi... Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1844362-spotifys-top-10-viral-tracks.html 2013-02-05T14:46:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1867240-sting-rihanna-mars-clarkson-to-sing-grammys.html NEW YORK (AP) — Sting, Rihanna and Bruno Mars will hit the stage for a special performance at next week's Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy announced Monday that they will perform together at the Feb. 10 awards show. Triple nominee Kelly Clarkson will also take the stage. Beyonce, Prince, Jennifer Lopez and country singer Hunter Hayes will be presenter... Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1867240-sting-rihanna-mars-clarkson-to-sing-grammys.html 2013-02-04T14:11:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1862594-macklemore-ryan-lewis-score-unlikely-hit.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The rapper Macklemore thinks there's a simple reason the hit "Thrift Shop" appears to be going viral: It dares to be different. "There's a certain sound that has kind of flooded the mainstream airwaves as far as hip-hop music," he said a few hours after taping a performance on "Late Show with David Letterman" on Thursday night with... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:48:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1862594-macklemore-ryan-lewis-score-unlikely-hit.html 2013-02-01T17:48:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1859262-producer-fun-takes-center-stage-grammys.html NEW YORK (AP) — When music producer Jeff Bhasker — the mastermind behind fun.'s breakthrough — had thoughts of becoming a musician, the high school student in the jazz band figured he would play keyboard for a talented singer looking to carve a space in the musical universe. "In the jazz world you become a side man, say with like Miles Davis. You become M... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1859262-producer-fun-takes-center-stage-grammys.html 2013-01-31T14:46:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1812454-carmakers-app-developers-drive-innovation.html LAS VEGAS (AP) — It's not wise to Google the nearest gas station, compose email, or use your smartphone to check the latest sports scores while driving. But many Americans do. Drivers have grown so accustomed to their on-the-go tasks that automakers are increasingly trying to make those things easier to pull off with both hands on the wheel and both eyes ... Fri, 11 Jan 2013 04:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1812454-carmakers-app-developers-drive-innovation.html 2013-01-11T04:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1777332-google-launches-scan-match-music-service.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Google is turning on a "scan and match" service for Google Music users to store copies of their songs online, offering for free what Apple charges $25 a year for. The service, which launched Tuesday, cuts uploading time for those who want to save their music libraries online. It scans a user's computer and gives them online access to th... Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:22:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1777332-google-launches-scan-match-music-service.html 2012-12-19T20:22:00Z