Hi Bill Whats your Opinion on Phoenix, Vampire Weekend.

Do you think its a possibility that at least 1 of their current album will be nominated for Album of the Year.
IMO they've made the best albums this year probably along with Kanye.

Regarding the Suit Filed by EFF against Liberation, do you think it could set a precedent where by artist and Content rites holders could be compromised in the future? Why was Liberation Douchy in first place.

I asked you about how iTunes handles gifted copies of singles and albums. Like if there is a limit, or if they simply don't count a certain gifted single if I have bought the same song before.

And hey, no biggie! I didn't realize you could be replying from your phone, sorry! My bad. That said, I completely understand your reservations on the matter, and thank you for explaining it as precisely as possible.

Hey Bill,

Since 2007, the music industry has been at a crossroads between the age of the album and the age of the EP/single. Recently, though, a new direction is emerging--the age of the stream. How do you feel the rise of Spotify (and similar services) are going to impact sales? Will singles sales continue to rise past album sales? Do you think they could actually possibly decline? Will album sales continue to stabilize or will we see another drop as more people ditch iTunes for Spotify?

Thanks, I think it's awesome that you do this.

Bill do you think it's possible for Billboard to make a Worldwide chart that includes worldwide sales, airplay and streaming the same way Billboard does it for the US?

Bill,


Billboard reported that Bey's album had been scrapped, was there any solid evidence that this truly happened or was it speculation? Did this report come from the fact that there was an idea she would release in the first or second quarter?

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Hey Bill


Do you think that Kelly Clarkson's Christmas album will have good sells and pull a #1 in Billboard 200. Also do you think that she can have an All I Want For Christmas Is You hit?

Not sure tbh. But now I'm loosely expecting a Beyonce album before years end. That could certainly change, as with all big projects, and probably this one more than most.

I want to know this too.

Bill, what do you think about Evanescence?

Hi boo. Your Thoughts on UK pop goddesses who haven't/won't come to the US?

Cheryl Cole
Pixie Lott
Tulisa
Alexandra Burke ?

Is this approximately the correct formula?

(Digital Sales) + (AirPlay / 625) + (Streaming / 37.5) = Points?

We've been using this weekly & it always works.

I personally think Billboard should be allowed to release more specific weekly streaming figures but each week we only get a select few from the Top 10 Hot 100 based on what is written in the Top 10 Reveal article every Wednesday.

How big of a factor is sexuality (I'm not saying sexual orientation) for a main pop star?

Do you think the US has finally warmed up to Lana del Rey? Did you expect summertime sadness to become a hit? And why do you think it had to be remixed in order for it to be noticed here?

Why did Billboard give Gaga the title of highest grossing debut tour for The monster ball when that is her second tour? In my opinion, that distinction should still belong to Janet Jackson for the Rhythm Nation Tour which actually was a debut tour.

This. This is also something I wanted to ask! Why took it soooo long?

Lets hope he answers this time. i know he's busy but i want his opinion on this.

Hello Bill!

I guess you have your personal opinion about One Direction, but I really wanted to ask you a serious question:
What member do you think has the biggest potential to start his own carrer?

Thanks for answering so far!