Billboard has released the Power 100, a list ranking the most powerful people in the music business based on market share, Billboard chart data and box score information, and revenue.
Revenue from Apple's global iTunes sales, including music, video and apps, totaled $6 billion in 2011, up 55 percent from approximately $4.2 billion last year, 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.
