Shakira signs to Roc Nation

XXL have today revealed that Colombian songstress Shakira has signed to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation for management purposes, and will join the likes of Rihanna, Wale, No I.D., Santigold, S1 and Melanie Fiona. The news may come as a surprise to many, but Shakira has sold more than 60 million albums and won 12 Billboard Latin Music Awards, eight Latin Grammy Awards and two Grammy Awards - making it another shrewd business move by Mr. Carter.

SBTV - Example's HMV Signing

SBTV catch up with Example at the Oxford Road HMV signing of his new album, Playing In The Shadows. Having seen his journey from the very start, it's still indescribable how crazy it is to see stuff like this. Stay tuned for the new competition, coming soon...

Example @ Banquet Records

Example returns to Banquet Records on Saturday 10th September to sell some copies of his third studio album 'Playing In The Shadows', which is out the very same week. There are no advance tickets are required, just turn up on the day.  The album will be available for £8.99 on CD, or you can get the £12 CD and ticket combo for the Kingston show at D.A.N.C.E. later that night. All Ages are welcome, and the signing session starts at 6pm. If you can't make this, you could also attend Oxford Road's HMV where Elliot will becoming an employee on September 5th.

WHAT: Example selling & signing albums
WHEN: Saturday 10th September 2011 - 6pm
WHERE: Banquet Records, 52 Eden Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 1EE

Example To Become HMV Employee

Elliot Gleave, better known as Example, will be taking a step back from the limelight for a moment and becoming a temporary employee at Oxford Street's HMV store on Monday 5th September. Example will be at the store from 5pm and will be serving customers and offering them advice on purchases. Fans will be in for another treat as he will be signing copies of his new album, Playing In The Shadows, which is released on the same day - free poster for everyone too. Listen to a preview of the album HERE.

WHAT: Example working behind the counter @ HMV
WHEN: Monday 5th September 2011 - 5pm
WHERE: HMV London, 150 Oxford Street, W1