0Year in MusicEminem's comeback, Keith Richards' autobiography, the Justin Bieber tidal wave, and Taylor Swift's maturity—Peter Lauria's gallery of the 16 biggest music stories in 2010.Updated Jul. 14, 2017 9:15PM EDT / Published Dec. 08, 2010 12:02PM EST L-R: Richard Drew / AP Photo; Matt Sayles / AP Photo (2), Jason DeCrow / AP Photo 1. The pop princesses of 2010L-R: Richard Drew / AP Photo; Matt Sayles / AP Photo (2), Jason DeCrow / AP Photo 2. Bieber FeverEvan Agostini / AP Photo 3. Executive Turmoil at the Major Record LabelsGetty Images (4) 5. Music Memoirs RockL-R: Ian Gavan / Getty Images; Astrid Stawiarz / Getty Images 6. Shakeup at ‘American Idol'Dan Steinberg / AP Photo 8. The Beatles Cross the Digital PondJeff Chiu / AP Photo; Paul Sakuma / AP Photo 9. Music in the CloudMatt Sayles / AP Photo 10. Bono and The Edge Caught in Spider-Man's Tangled Musical WebHandout 11. Touring Industry in DeclineJan Pitman / AP Photo 12. Glee Gains, American Idol Wanes as Promotional Platform for MusicAdam Rose / FOX 13. Journey's Surprising Resurgence ContinuesRomeo Gacad / AFP / Getty Images 14. Bob Pittman Tries to Save RadioEric Gay / AP Photo 15. The End of the WalkmanGetty Images 16. Vevo Emerges as the Leader in Online Music Videos
1. The pop princesses of 2010L-R: Richard Drew / AP Photo; Matt Sayles / AP Photo (2), Jason DeCrow / AP Photo 2. Bieber FeverEvan Agostini / AP Photo 3. Executive Turmoil at the Major Record LabelsGetty Images (4) 5. Music Memoirs RockL-R: Ian Gavan / Getty Images; Astrid Stawiarz / Getty Images 6. Shakeup at ‘American Idol'Dan Steinberg / AP Photo 8. The Beatles Cross the Digital PondJeff Chiu / AP Photo; Paul Sakuma / AP Photo 9. Music in the CloudMatt Sayles / AP Photo 10. Bono and The Edge Caught in Spider-Man's Tangled Musical WebHandout 11. Touring Industry in DeclineJan Pitman / AP Photo 12. Glee Gains, American Idol Wanes as Promotional Platform for MusicAdam Rose / FOX 13. Journey's Surprising Resurgence ContinuesRomeo Gacad / AFP / Getty Images 14. Bob Pittman Tries to Save RadioEric Gay / AP Photo 15. The End of the WalkmanGetty Images 16. Vevo Emerges as the Leader in Online Music Videos