Latin album sales in the United States and Puerto Rico decreased 4.3 percent to 11.8 million units in 2011, a smaller deficit compared to the 25 percent decline reported in 2010, according to Billboard.biz.
GRAMMY-winning artists Mary J. Blige, Chris Cornell, Elton John, Madonna, Thomas Newman, Trent Reznor, Howard Shore, and John Williams are among the nominees for the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards, to be held Jan. 15 in Los Angeles.
Billboard has released its Top Artists of 2011 chart with GRAMMY winner Adele ranking No. 1, followed by Rihanna, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and Lil Wayne.
GRAMMY-nominated artist Chris Brown was the top winner at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2011 on Oct. 11 in Atlanta, garnering four awards for Best Hip Hop Video, Perfect Combo Award, Best Featured Verse, and the People's Champ Award for "Look At Me Now" featuring Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes.
Beastie Boys, Guns N' Roses, Heart, Freddie King, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Donna Summer are among the nominated acts for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's class of 2012.
