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Focuses on operations at New York City retail company J&R Music World on the anniversary of its 30th year in business. Impact of terrorist attacks on the store; Foundation of the company by Joe and Rachelle Friedman in 1971; Their views on human resources and customer service; Expansion of the company.

Focuses on the participation of Canadian singer Celine Dion in the television program 'America: A Tribute to Heroes,' which benefitted victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Her live performance of the song 'God Bless America,' which was planned as a videotaped lip-synch performance; Comments from Dion about the performance and the attacks; Amount of money raised by the program.

Reports on the possibility that consumers will purchase more online products in 2001 than before as a result of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the United States. Details of information reported by America Online and other companies about consumer behavior; Marketing strategies used by retailers to retain in-store customer levels; How the attacks raised economic and health fears among consumers.

Reports on the release of the compilation album 'Motivation,' which was remixed by producer and DJ Frankie Knuckles. Contents of the album, including the songs 'Walkin'' and 'Keep on Movin''; Comments from Knuckles about the album, which he hopes will help listeners find solace following terrorist attacks in the United States; Details of the marketing strategy used by Definity Records for the release of the album.

Reports on the impact of terrorist attacks against the United States on sales of Contemporary Christian and gospel music singles and albums. Growth of these genres following the attacks; View of Frank Breeden of the Gospel Music Association that the increased interest may be attributed to renewed lifestyle and spiritual priorities of audience members; Content of the music which may appeal to listeners.

Focuses on advance ticket sales for concert tours which begin during the 2001 holiday season. Unpredictability of gauging ticket sales, especially following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the United States; Details of concert tours which are scheduled for the season, including those by saxophonist Dave Koz and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra; Comments from manager Sharon Osbourne about the Merry Mayhem tour featuring Ozzy Osbourne and others.

Focuses on the impact to store operations at J&R Music World in New York City following terrorist attacks against the United States. Closure of the store following the attacks; Comments from several New Yorkers about the cultural and market importance of the store.

Presents hip-hop industry-related news briefs as of October 13, 2001. Release of the album 'The Great Depression,' by DMX; Launch of Bloodline Records by DMX; Involvement of members of the hip-hop community in benefits to aid the victims of terrorist attacks against the United States, including Dr. Dre and Wyclef Jean; Others.

Reports that a rumor that Clear Channel Communications issued a list of banned songs following terrorist attacks against the United States is not true. Songs which were allegedly banned, including 'Imagine,' by John Lennon; Denial of the rumor by Pam Taylor of Clear Channel; Results of an analysis of the airplay of these songs.