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• Nightwish: Endless Forms Most Beautiful review – ambitious change of direction

  02-04-2015 23:30
  
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• Young Fathers: White Men Are Black Men Too review – a superb mix of pop and politics

  02-04-2015 23:15
  
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• Brian Wilson: No Pier Pressure review – sad reflections with former Beach Boys

  02-04-2015 23:00
  
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• Spotify Says 1.5 Million Playstation Users Installed the App in One Day

  02-04-2015 22:59
  
  …from Spotify Global Head of Communications and Public Policy Jonathan Prince’s Twitter. +After Sucking at Streaming Music, Sony Calls Spotify… AMAZING: @Spotify was installed on more...
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• Denai Moore: Elsewhere review – millennial magpie pop draws on folk, indie and R&B

  02-04-2015 22:45
  
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• Waxahatchee: Ivy Tripp review – alt-rock solace in a cynical age

  02-04-2015 22:29
  
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• Lily Allen assures the world she's not jealous of the stars of Tidal

  02-04-2015 22:14
  
  After a raging online rant about the new music service, the singer faced a barrage of backlash accusing her of being bitter and irrelevant.
  
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• European Commission Investigates Apple’s Streaming Service Negotiations

  02-04-2015 21:45
  
  The European Commission is looking into Apple’s streaming service negotiations with record labels, according to the Financial Times. Sources say that the commission has contacted multiple...
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• They Might Be Giants Ask, “Why Can’t We Get a Statement from Spotify?”

  02-04-2015 20:10
  
    …from a Bloomberg interview this week: Pimm Fox (Host): So you brought us up to the 1990s, but, you stopped — John Flansburgh: But then...
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• Club MTV Meets...H Two O

  02-04-2015 18:59
  
  R3wire and Varski catch up with bassline faves H Two O...
  
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• SoundExchange Sues Mood Media For “Cheating Artists Out of Royalties”

  02-04-2015 18:55
  
  Back in 2011 Mood Media purchased background company Muzak. Muzak isn’t required to pay market value on royalties. The company was grandfathered into an older standard of...
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• Brock Lesnar Tells Brit YouTuber Joe Weller To Go Eff Himself!

  02-04-2015 18:47
  
  Amazingly hilarious and star-studded viral video has already been viewed 1.5 million times in 3 days...
  
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• Caspar Lee & Joe Sugg's Spongebob Chubby Bunny/Sticky Note Challenges

  02-04-2015 18:28
  
  We got everyone's favourite YouTubers to play two stupid games. Things got amazing...
  
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• Roman Reigns Reflects On His Wrestlemania Loss To Seth Rollins

  02-04-2015 18:01
  
  Unsurprisingly, RR's not too chuffed about his old Shield mate getting stuck in at Wrestlemania...
  
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• Cyrus to play Elvis impersonator in CMT series

  02-04-2015 18:00
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — A late-night glimpse of a Pentecostal church while he was walking his dog inspired country singer Billy Ray Cyrus to dream up a television series that the CMT network said Thursday will become part of its schedule early next year.
  
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• David Bowie writing songs for stage show

  02-04-2015 17:47
  
  The musician is working on a live show based on his film The Man Who Fell To Earth.
  
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• Apple's music streaming deals under EU regulatory spotlight - sources

  02-04-2015 17:20
  
  By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union antitrust regulators are investigating Apple Inc's deals with record labels and online music streaming services to see if it is blocking rivals' access to its music planned streaming platform, two people with knowledge of the matter said. The move by the European Commission comes as iPhone maker Apple expands into the fast-growing music streaming business to offset a decline in iTunes sales. Streaming music has also attracted the atte
  
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• First Look At Amy Winehouse Documentary

  02-04-2015 17:20
  
  The teaser trailer for a new Amy Winehouse documentary, featuring previously unseen footage, has been released. Directed by BAFTA award-winning Senna director Asif Kapadia, the film tells the singer's story in her own words. Titled Amy, it features previously unseen archive footage as well as tracks which have never been heard before.
  
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• Laura Marling on Why Writers Should Look Back for Inspiration

  02-04-2015 17:19
  
  In our conversation for this series, the English folk singer-songwriter Laura Marling explained why she’s inspired by the ancient, the outdated, and the disappearing, citing how a Robertson Davies passage that suggests vanishing cultures and abandoned ideas may still have something urgent to teach us.
  
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• Premiere | Hear Ryan Blyth & After 6's ANTHEM 'Special' In Full Here

  02-04-2015 16:52
  
  Check out this summer's sure fire smash hit here...
  
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• Ryan Reynolds Wants Baby James To Stay Out The Spotlight!

  02-04-2015 16:51
  
  The actor says he wants his daughter to have a normal job…
  
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• Woah, Is There Really A 'The Fault In Our Stars' Prequel On The Way?!

  02-04-2015 16:19
  
  Oh wait, it was all just a really really mean April Fools joke. Sorry!
  
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• Wretch 32 x Late At Tate

  02-04-2015 15:56
  
  Next week sees the start of the highly anticipated series of events...
  
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• Wrecth 32 x Late at Tate

  02-04-2015 15:56
  
  Next week sees the start of the highly anticipated series of events...
  
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• Kim Kardashian 'Wants Nothing More' Than To Be Pregnant Again

  02-04-2015 15:16
  
  The reality star fears her next pregnancy could be her last…
  
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• Katy Perry Channels Kris Jenner With Her New Hairstyle

  02-04-2015 15:07
  
  Katy Jenner? Kris Perry? They're practically twins now...
  
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• James Arthur Spills On Love, Regrets & Life In The Public Eye

  02-04-2015 13:59
  
  J-Arth sat down with us after his awesome cover session for an exclusive interview...
  
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• Ed Sheeran’s Sesame Street Debut Is Here And We're In Love!

  02-04-2015 13:48
  
  Watch everyone’s favourite redhead sing along with The Muppets!
  
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• Are Robert Pattinson & FKA Twigs Engaged?!

  02-04-2015 13:37
  
  It looks like the under the radar couple are ready to tie the knot...!
  
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• Aaron Taylor-Johnson Says He’s Proud Of Wife For Directing Fifty Shades Of Grey

  02-04-2015 13:08
  
  The actor has praised his partner after her directing made the film a huge success...
  
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• Your Long Weekend Starts HERE With R3wire & Varski's Easter Mix

  02-04-2015 12:32
  
  Start your four days off with a bang with this week's mixtape...
  
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• Avril Lavigne Reveals She 'Thought She Was Dying' After Lyme Disease Diagnosis

  02-04-2015 12:31
  
  The singer has opened up about her illness and the support from her fans…
  
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• Singer Pharrell Williams meets his wax double in New York

  02-04-2015 11:48
  
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Singer Pharrell Williams became the latest celebrity to join Madame Tussaud's music stars gallery, when he met his wax double at the museum in New York. The musician, known for songs such as "Happy" and "Get Lucky" for which he teamed up with French duo Daft Punk, said he was nervous ahead of the unveiling of the figure on Wednesday. "I'm excited and scared at the same time," he said. ...
  
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• Pharrell meets his wax double at Madame Tussauds New York

  02-04-2015 11:38
  
  Singer and producer Pharrell Williams met his wax double on 1 April at Madame Tussauds in New York. Before seeing his likeness, the musician was slightly nervous: "I'm excited and scared at the same time, if that makes any sense." The figure was styled after one of Williams' most memorable looks. "Our artists have replicated the famous look from the 2014 Grammy Awards. Which features the signature look of the mountain hat which was donated by Vivienne Westwood.
  
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• EU regulators probe Apple's music streaming plans in Europe: FT

  02-04-2015 11:31
  
  The commission has sought details from several music labels and digital streaming companies on their agreements with Apple, as the iPhone maker gears up to launch its own music streaming service this summer, the report said. The Commission is concerned that Apple would use it size, influence and relationships to get music labels to abandon rivals like Spotify, which rely on licensing with music companies for their catalogue, the FT said.
  
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• Zayn Malik & Perrie Edwards Seal Their Love With A Kiss On Holiday

  02-04-2015 10:43
  
  The much talked about couple have put any and all break-up rumours well and truly to rest...
  
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• These Celebrities Simply Won't Put Up With Bullying, Okay?

  02-04-2015 10:02
  
  Because sometimes it takes your fave celeb to make you realise you are so, totally, worth it…
  
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• Every Duff Has Their Day - Win The Ultimate Prize Package For You And Two Friends

  02-04-2015 10:00
  
  Love Mean Girls? Love Bridesmaids? You’re going to love THE DUFF...
  
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• Tidal Says Company Ownership Might Not Be Limited to Performing Artists…

  02-04-2015 01:54
  
  Tidal hasn’t really give any details about how their service will compensate the average working artist. But the AP reports that Tidal is inviting more musicians to...
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