Eminem Release Date Moved Up

EMINEM MOVED UP: Responding to Internet leaks, the release of Eminem’s new Shady/Aftermath/Interscope album Recovery has been moved up to Monday, June 21. "We believe fans want to support their favorite artists by purchasing the real album and not a leaked version," said IGA Vice Chairman Steve Berman. "At the same time, we realize speed is of the essence when fans are so passionate about wanting to hear new songs from such an enormously popular artist like Eminem. Even by releasing Recovery only a day earlier than previously announced, it makes a difference to those fans—and doesn't mess too much with our marketing, promotion, publicity and sales plans for the debut of a truly great album." This is the rapper’s seventh major studio album and first since last year’s Relapse. Eminem has sold more than 80 million albums worldwide and won 11 Grammy Awards. (6/14p)