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As with all things in life, the #NewRules don't apply to everybody. That's what Billboard editorial director Bill Werde said on Twitter, anyway. Lady Gaga's in-app sales will count toward her ARTPOP sales total unlike Jay-Z, whose Magna Carta Holy Grail was released via a free app and paid for by Samsung. The key difference lies in the fact that Gaga fans will still have to purchase the album in-app, even if Mother Monster's experimental app itself is free. Read More »
Though Jay-Z tweeted last month that he had already reached his yearly tweet allotment, the "Glory" rapper took to Twitter today (July 8) to respond to fan remarks with seemingly random answers and questions, and an acknowledgement of his distinct laugh. Read More »
When Jay-Z talked about the #newrules after announcing his upcoming twelfth studio album Magna Carta Holy Grail, he wasn’t kidding. Because of the unique partnership between the rapper and mobile company Samsung, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has changed its rules regarding gold and platinum records. Read More »
