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• Can a Portable Amp Make Your Smartphone Sound as Good as Hi-Fi Audio Equipment?

  18-03-2015 22:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  These days we can stream almost any track from any location, but music quality has suffered as a result.  Which is why there are lots...
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• 2014 music business flat as streaming offset CD sales drop

  18-03-2015 21:17
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. retail music business was essentially flat in 2014 as growth in streaming revenue helped offset further decline in sales of CDs, a report from the Recording Industry Association of America said Wednesday.
  
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• BMI Bullies Another Local Coffee Shop Into Ending Live Music…

  18-03-2015 20:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Cafe International in San Francisco used to host open mic nights. According to Hoodline, the cafe has a strict rule that only original music can...
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• That’s Funny, I Thought You Just Said You Wanted a Major Branding Deal…

  18-03-2015 20:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The major labels may be losing money, but they all have teams dedicated to matching their artists with major brands.  Which might explain why 85%...
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• Earl Sweatshirt Announces New Album and Releases Video For ‘Grief'

  18-03-2015 19:46
  
  Odd Future rapper Earl Sweatshirt announces the release of his latest LP...
  
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• Justin Bieber & Madonna Get Their Flirt On In Awks Game Of Never Have I Ever

  18-03-2015 19:44
  
  We actually had to shield our eyes and ears during moments of this clip, it's that cringe…!
  
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• RIAA: 2014 music business 'essentially flat'

  18-03-2015 19:37
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — A new report from the Recording Industry Association of America says that the U.S. retail music business was "essentially flat" in 2014 as streaming revenue grew while physical shipment revenue declined.
  
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• Dizzee Rascal Debuts 'Nutcrackerz' Video Featuring Giggs

  18-03-2015 19:12
  
  MC Dizzee Rascal returns with the absolutely nutz vid for his new track…
  
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• Independent No More: Sony Buys the Rest of The Orchard

  18-03-2015 18:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Back in 2010, Dimensional Associates acquired independent distributor The Orchard. In 2012 Sony bought a majority of The Orchard.  An exact percentage wasn’t disclosed, but...
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• Kendall Jenner Finally Speaks Out Over Bruce Jenner's Transition

  18-03-2015 18:53
  
  Find out what the daughter of the former Olympian had to say about those rumours regarding his gender transition...
  
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• The Hottest Band at SXSW Right Now…

  18-03-2015 18:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  SXSW: It’s all about the music technology! Meerkats.  Image by Charles J. Sharp, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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• Kevin Hart Proves He'd Make A Great Ron Burgundy, Sorry Will Ferrell

  18-03-2015 18:08
  
  Okay so we're not saying that they should remake Anchorman or anything, but just imagine if the part had gone to Hart...
  
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• Shailene Woodley's Unsure About Fan Reaction To Insurgent Changes

  18-03-2015 17:58
  
  Will fans be happy with the way the film diverges (sorry) from the book?
  
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• This Is How Jim Parsons Wants The Big Bang Theory To End

  18-03-2015 17:46
  
  Jim answers YOUR social media questions with some very surprising answers...
  
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• North West Likes Her Frozen Suitcase Even More Than We Thought – She Won’t Let It Go!

  18-03-2015 17:45
  
  Watch Nori get pulled through the airport on her Frozen wheels…
  
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• Who's Former Geordie Shore Babe Vicky Pattison Calling A 'Skinny B***h'?

  18-03-2015 17:39
  
  The busty brunette's been telling it how it is on a certain former co-star…
  
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• See What Natalia Kills Has Got To Say About Her X Factor Sacking Here!

  18-03-2015 17:17
  
  The Mirrors singer has insisted “there are many sides" to the story in a statement...
  
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• Sam Smith Continues To Win Life With Another Potential Week At No.1

  18-03-2015 17:00
  
  See who Sam's beating in this week's Official Chart Update...
  
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• Ansel Elgort Will Literally Do Anything For An MTV Movie Award

  18-03-2015 16:47
  
  The Fault In Our Stars actor is dying to get his hands on a coveted popcorn trophy...
  
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• Has Kim Kardashian Gone Back To Brunette Already?!

  18-03-2015 16:40
  
  KK’s long-term make-up artist has posted a dark-haired photo of her on Instagram…
  
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• Jim Parsons Wants To Play The Riddler In A Batman Movie

  18-03-2015 16:06
  
  And we are totally, totally fine with that...
  
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• Paul McCartney to induct Ringo Starr into rock Hall of Fame

  18-03-2015 15:46
  
  Paul McCartney will induct his former Beatles band mate Ringo Starr into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next month at a ceremony in Cleveland, organizers said on Wednesday. He was inducted as a member of the Beatles in 1988 but this year marks his entry as the last member of the group to enter as a solo artist. John Lennon was inducted in 1994, followed by McCartney in 1999 and George Harrison in 2004. The late rocker Lou Reed, whose work with the Velvet Underground made them one of the most inf
  
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• The Miley Cyrus Waxwork Has Been Unveiled And It Looks Like Justin Bieber

  18-03-2015 15:45
  
  Sadly Miley was not in attendance for its grand reveal at Madame Tussauds this morning...
  
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• Watch WWE's Bad News Barrett Reveal His Favourite Tunes

  18-03-2015 15:40
  
  MTV asked the British superstar to take us through his favourite music - and the Intercontinental champ has some excellent taste...
  
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• X Factor New Zealand Judge Natalia Kills Isn't So Original Herself

  18-03-2015 15:28
  
  Does the phrase 'The pot calling the kettle black' ring any bells, Natalia?
  
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• So, It Seems Lily Allen Isn't Sam Smith's Cousin After All!

  18-03-2015 15:22
  
  Her brother Alfie branded her claims "rubbish" before being informed his sister had confirmed they were related! Awkward...
  
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• Lady Gaga Has A New No 1 Fan... And You'll Never Guess Who It Is

  18-03-2015 15:00
  
  Veteran actress can hardly contain her excitement about working with pop star...
  
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• MTV Review: ALA.NI Makes Herself At Home In London’s Manero’s

  18-03-2015 14:37
  
  The West London girl goes East for a new residency that you’d be a fool to miss…
  
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• Kendrick Lamar May Have Just Won 2015 With His New Masterpiece

  18-03-2015 14:19
  
  The likes of Taylor Swift and Kanye West are big fans, but is it any good?
  
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• Miles Teller Has Gotten Incredibly Ripped And We Just Can't Cope

  18-03-2015 14:03
  
  We've always been a fan of Miles, but now, well now there's all these muscles everywhere...
  
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• Jason Donovan Abducted By The Cast Of EastEnders

  18-03-2015 13:23
  
  But don't worry, it's all in honour of Neighbours' 30th anniversary...
  
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• Kind-hearted Cher helps OAP return home

  18-03-2015 13:18
  
  The singer has committed to fix up a house belonging to 96-year-old Edith Hill.
  
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• Ed Sheeran And Rudimental Tease 'Bloodstream' Music Video... And It Looks Epic!

  18-03-2015 13:09
  
  Watch a snippet from their new promo right here...
  
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• Zayn Malik Sparks Outrage Among Directioners As He's Spotted With Mystery Blonde

  18-03-2015 13:07
  
  Look away now if you're an avid supporter of Zerrie, or just don't like it when the 1D boys stray…
  
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• So, What's All This About Katie Holmes Dating Jamie Foxx?

  18-03-2015 12:33
  
  Tom Cruise's ex reported to have moved on with another film star...
  
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• Kim Kardashian Warned She's Having Too Much Sex By Doctors!

  18-03-2015 12:27
  
  The socialite can't understand why she's yet to fall pregnant with baby No.2...
  
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• Justin Bieber 'Got Paul Walker Gag Pulled From Roast'

  18-03-2015 12:10
  
  Star was unhappy about bad taste joke going out on TV...
  
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• Years & Years Announce Debut Album & Drop Brand New Tune 'Worship' Too

  18-03-2015 11:55
  
  Find out when you can get more Y&Y in your life here...
  
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• Did The Janoskians Answer YOUR Twitter Questions?

  18-03-2015 11:45
  
  The lads take on silly, serious and outright out there questions sent in from fans
  
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• Who's The Daddy? Jude Law (Again) As Actor Welcomes Fifth Child

  18-03-2015 11:41
  
  Law's ex-girlfriend Catherine Harding has given birth to a baby girl...
  
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• E! Puts Fashion Police On Hiatus Following Kathy Griffin Comments

  18-03-2015 11:39
  
  Controversial show to be axed until at least September...
  
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• Ellie Goulding Throws Shade At X Factor Bully Natalia Kills

  18-03-2015 11:17
  
  Pop star has a dig at sacked reality TV judges, then deletes it...
  
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• Chris Brown Begs Ex-Karrueche Not To Be "Thirsty" After Posting This Sexy Snap

  18-03-2015 11:01
  
  It seems Breezy was NOT a fan of Tran's beach belfie...
  
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• Oops! Elton John Snapped With Dolce & Gabbana Bag After Announcing Boycott

  18-03-2015 10:38
  
  Star's rep denies story, then admits picture was real...
  
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• You'll Never Guess Which Rapper Wants To Mentor Zayn Malik!

  18-03-2015 10:20
  
  Yep, 50 Cent has claimed he'd be up for signing the 1D heartthrob to his record label in a bid to make him a rap star...
  
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• Hunky Daniel Craig Smoulders In James Bond 'Spectre' Teaser Poster

  18-03-2015 09:56
  First teaser poster for eagerly awaited spy sequel sees 007 looking mean and moody...
  
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• Diplo Admits His Biggest Mistake Was F***ing With Taylor Swift!

  18-03-2015 09:55
  
  The DJ claims her fans are worse than a North Korean army during interview with GQ Style...
  
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• The mixtape: Ecca Vandal, Troy Cassar-Daley, Saskwatch, Ry and Jep and Dep

  18-03-2015 01:47
  
  Ecca Vandal injects some heart-attack punk-rock into Australian music, Troy Cassar-Daley honours the Freedom Ride and Saskwatch play Groovin the Moo Continue reading...
  
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• Universal Music Group Hijacked My Music on YouTube

  18-03-2015 01:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  …a recent Facebook post by composer/musician Bjorn Lynne. Can I just state publicly that I hate Universal Music Group (UMG). For the second time now, they...
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• SXSW: The 7 Hottest Topics In Music Tech Right Now

  18-03-2015 00:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The music portion of South By Southwest conference in Austin, Texas officially kicked off Tuesday. Infiltrating the movie buffs and techie nerds who are in...
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