THEY’VE done it. Pop punk princesses The Veronicas have become the first Aussie artists to sell more than one million units of a song in the US in the 21st century. Hit single Untouched was certified platinum this week, putting Lisa and Jess
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TuneCore rolls out new awards to compete with RIAA’s gold, platinum - Popmatters.com
Move over, gold and platinum album awards. Here come the black, silver and white awards for sales of Internet downloads. Starting next month, TuneCore - the Brooklyn-based music distribution service that allows independent artists to sell their songs
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A 25-year-old Detroit man, who allegedly stole a $19,000 diamond ring from a jewelry store in Macomb Mall, was arrested Wednesday in Southfield after a police officer recognized him and his car from the Macomb County crime, Roseville police said
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Detroit man accused in theft of $19,000 ring from Macomb Mall - Detroit News
ROSEVILLE — Police have arrested a Detroit man in connection with the theft of a $19,000 ring earlier this week, but are still looking for the pilfered jewelry. Jaunta Lebrenta Phillips, 25, has been charged in 39th District Court with first-degree
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On a recent month-long trip to India, we saw the expected: saris and kurtas of every color and design, magnificent Hindu and Buddhist temples, snow-capped Himalayan peaks and of course the breathtaking Taj Mahal. We also witnessed something