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Q&A: Metallica and the Rock Hall of Fame

Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich talks to Billboard about what it means to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, how they've invited former bandmates and early supporters to join them in Cleveland to celebrate, and more. With Gary Graff

Q&A: Metallica and Guitar Hero

Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich tells Billboard why the band decided to make Guitar Hero Metallica, what it was like to have their music animated, and how they recruited friends bands and influences to contribute tracks to the game. With Gary Graff

Keysha Cole: Billboard #1's

With four weeks atop the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, Keyshia Cole discusses what it took to get "A Different Me" to No. 1.

Q&A: Chrisette Michele

On the eve of the release of her sophomore album, "Epiphany," Def Jam darling Chrisette Michele and co-writer Ne-Yo sat down with Billboard to discuss the direction of the set, Michele's growth, the reason behind the album title, and more.

Q&A: 30 Seconds To Mars

Producer Flood, Jared Leto and his band 30 Seconds To Mars discuss the long road leading to their upcoming album.

Billboard Underground: Rosi Golan Live

Rosi Golan performs Think of Me with guitarist, for "Billboard Underground".

Billboard Underground: Rosi Golan

An exclusive interview with Rosi Golan for Billboard Underground, with the presentation of her song "I Don`t Wanna Wait".

Billboard Underground: PT Walkley Live

PT Walkley gives Billboard an exclusive performance of his hit "Audrey Macy".

Billboard Underground: PT Walkley

Long Island native PT Walkley describes opening for Coldplay and performs "Daydreaming" from his new album, "Mr. Macy Wakes Alone."

Billboard Underground: Elliot Yamin

American Idol, Elliot Yamin comes to Billboard to discuss his record, "Fight For Love" and the pressures of coming up in today's music industry.

Billboard Underground: Black Violin Medley

Black Violin performs a medley of our favorite hip-hop songs, live at Lincoln Center.

Billboard Underground: Black Violin

Violin duo Black Violin play the hits and discuss their role in the music universe.

Billboard Underground: Army Navy

The L.A. band, who brings the best of 90s indie rock into the 21st century, discusses their music, their fans and their future. We're as surprised they're unsigned as you are.

Billboard Underground: Alyssa Graham

Jazz vocalist Alyssa Graham performs an ebullient tune, and speaks exclusively to Billboard about her lush new album, "Echo".

Billboard Presents Priscilla Ahn Unplugged

Priscilla Ahn performs "Find My Way Back Home".

Billboard Presents Priscilla Ahn

Priscilla Ahn comes to Billboard to perform her single "Dream", talk about her looping technique and discuss her future plans.

Brandy: Billboard #1's

With a Hot Dance Club Play No. 1, Brandy talks to Billboard about her new album, "Human," and return to the charts at Z100's Jingle Ball 2008.

NeYo: Billboard #1's

With many 2008 No. 1's and showings on 10 Billboard year-end charts, Ne-Yo talks about overcoming drama to bring his songs to the top, at Z100's Jingle Ball 2008.

Shontelle: Billboard #1's

With a hot-shot No. 1 debut on the Top Heatseekers chart, Shontelle discusses how her "tough" military background helped her make it into the spotlight.

Billboard Presents Ani DiFranco Unplugged: An Exclusive Performance

In an exclusive Billboard performance, Ani DiFranco plays a live, acoustic version of "Present/Infant," a song from her new album "Red Letter Year."

Billboard Presents Ani DiFranco

Folk/rock stalwart Ani DiFranco talks about what went into making her new album, "Red Letter Year," and gives Billboard an exclusive acoustic performance of the new material.

Billboard Presents Back Door Slam

Back Door Slam comes to Billboard to perform their song Roll Away and to discuss what it's like touring in the U.S.

Billboard Presents Colbie Callait

Colbie Caillat sits down with Billboard at Women In Music to discuss her career, influences, and advice for young artists.

Billboard Presents Meiko

Billboard catches up with up and comer Meiko while she performs at New York City's Canal Room.

Billboard Presents Terrence Howard

Billboard catches up with Terrence Howard as he performs at Joe's Pub in New York City's Greenwich Village.

Q&A: Gene Simmons

Gene Simmons sits down with Billboard at its annual Touring Conference to talk about The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, discount tickets at live shows, and a possible tour with Queen.

Q&A: Il Divo

Popera group Il Divo talks with Billboard about their upcoming album "The Promise," what it's like working in the studio, and why they're the one and only.

Q&A: Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams sat down with Billboard to discuss her new album "Unexpected," where it's taking R&B, and the Destiny's Child reunion "I am an artist ... don't tell me how to paint my picture"

Q&A: Raphael Saadiq

Billboard sits down with Raphael Saadiq to discuss his new album "The Way I See It".

Ciara: Billboard Woman of the Year

Ciara receives the prestigious Woman of the Year award, at Billboard's third annual Women in Music breakfast on October 24th, 2008.

Billboard Presents Menudo

Resurrected boy band Menudo put the moves on Billboard with a live performance and interview, including legendary manager Johnny Wright. Their new single "Lost" has already found its way to top 40, while the guys just wrapped the Bandemonium tour.

Billboard Presents Justin Nozuka

Billboard catches up with Justin Nozuka for an exclusive performance and interview, during his photo shoot for Corbis.

Billboard Presents Paul Freeman

Welsh artist Paul Freeman plays his new single "You and I" exclusively for Billboard. He also discusses how he got signed personally by Clive Davis.

Billboard Presents Delta Goodrem

Australia's high-flying singer/songwriter Delta Goodrem - who has scored eight #1 singles & three consecutive #1 albums over the past five years - has at last arrived in the U.S. Her first stop, Billboard, for an exclusive interview & performance.

Billboard Presents Adele

British sensation Adele dropped by the Billboard studios to talk about her platinum #1 album, and play us her hit single, "Chasing Pavements".

Billboard Presents Secondhand Serenade

Secondhand Serenade dropped in to perform his song, "Falling For You," and talk about his sophomore album, "A Twist In My Story."

Q&A: Phantom Planet

Billboard caught up with Phantom Planet, at the Roseland Ballroom in NYC, during their Honda Civic Tour.

Q&A: Three 6 Mafia

Billboard sits down with Academy Award-winning rap group Three 6 Mafia to talk about their upcoming album, and plans for the future.

Q&A: G-Unit

Billboard sits down with G-Unit to talk about 50 Cent's upcoming solo record, G-Unit's new single and more.

Billboard Presents Alexa Wilkinson

Radiant singer-songwritter Alexa Wilkinson performs the title track from her new album, "Lions", and talks about her evolution as an artist.

Billboard Presents The Veronicas

The Veronicas stopped by to perform their hit singles This Love and Untouched, as well as talk about life in the U.S.

Q&A: Papa Roach

Papa Roach sits down with Billboard to discuss their new album "Metamorphosis".