On the diva front, Carey, on Universal's Island Def Jam label, and Whitney Houston, who records for BMG's Arista label, are also doing decently. Without significant radio play Carey's album, "Charmbracelet," sold 240,000 copies during its first week -- her second biggest debut -- and Houston's comeback album, "Just Whitney," sold 207,000 copies in its debut week.
The Recording Industry Association of America has increased the number of investigators looking for illegal vendors involved in music piracy activity, said Hilary B. Rosen, its chief executive.
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