• Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter III sold 423,000 copies in its first day of release, essentially guaranteeing the top spot on next week’s album chart. TC3 is on pace to sell 850,000-950,000 units in its first week, which would make it the largest sales week of the year.
• Maroon 5 will expand their It Won’t Be Soon Before Long in July, adding a DVD with four music videos and a complete concert. The set will also include five B-sides.
• Following his U.S. tour and two final London shows in August, George Michael will reportedly retire from performing live, the BBC reports.
• Mötley Crüe have sued their second manager in as many years, this time alleging that Burt Stein took money from the band and made deals without their permission.

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