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• ShowClix: A Ticketing Platform With a Built-In Digital Assistant

  07-04-2015 23:47
  
  ShowClix is an event ticketing platform that has been used by The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, MOMA, and New York Comic Con. The company...
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• How to do Coachella properly: find the Pink's, lose the selfie stick

  07-04-2015 22:55
  
  Embrace the bros, leave the war bonnet at home and don’t bother about the VIP area. Here’s how to get the most of America’s foremost music festivalCoachella gets called out every year for being a corporate celeb-loving dude-fest where the crowd are more likely to look over their companion’s shoulder to spot a C-list television actor than they are to watch the bands, but that’s just not f... well, that’s entirely fair, because that’s what it is. But if you go with that in mind, you
  
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• Taylor Swift, Sam Smith lead Billboard Music Awards nominees

  07-04-2015 22:09
  
  Pop star Taylor Swift and British soul singer Sam Smith, who were among the top-selling musical acts in the United States last year, led the nominations for the 2015 Billboard Music Awards finalists on Tuesday. Swift, 25, picked up 14 nominations while Smith, 22, got 13, including nods for top artist. Swift's "1989" will compete with Smith's "In the Lonely Hour" for the top album prize. The two will also go up against each other for top Hot 100 song, with Swift'
  
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• Who Are The Best Royal Rumble Competitors Never To Win The Match Itself?

  07-04-2015 21:10
  
  These guys were DEFO ready to rumble...
  
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• Rihanna and Beyoncé unveil new music via Jay-Z's Tidal

  07-04-2015 20:23
  
  The first wave of exclusives on the streaming site have been released, while Lily Allen claims the ‘expensive’ service will lead to more piracyContinue reading...
  
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• Jay-Z Starts Pulling His Albums from Spotify…

  07-04-2015 19:58
  
  As of this morning, Jay Z’s classic debut album, Reasonable Doubt, has been pulled from Spotify.  This appears to be a US-based removal, though other...
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• Nobuo Uematsu: the video game composer shaking up classical music

  07-04-2015 19:33
  
  The Japanese musician behind the Final Fantasy themes has become a mainstay of Classic FM’s Hall of Fame, rubbing shoulders with the greats. So what does our critic make of his work? Continue reading...
  
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• Billboard Music Awards 2015: Nominations Revealed!

  07-04-2015 19:18
  
  The likes of Taylor Swift and Sam Smith have all scored nods! Check out the list here...
  
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• Bye bye Miss American Pie: Don McLean's manuscript fetches $1.2m

  07-04-2015 19:11
  
  Singer-songwriter’s lyric drafts for the song American Pie sold to a mystery buyer at New York auctionDon McLean’s famously enigmatic masterpiece American Pie is about “life becoming less idyllic”, the singer-songwriter revealed after the song’s original manuscript sold for $1.2m (£800,000) at Christie’s in New York on Tuesday.The 18-page manuscript, which McLean, 69, admitted he had decided to sell on a whim, included handwritten notes and deletions from the 1971 hit that was
  
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• TriPlay Raises $11 Million to Sue WhatsApp Over “Cross Platform Messaging Technology”

  07-04-2015 18:39
  
  TriPlay has announced that they’ve raised $11 million in funding. Money came from affiliates of Fortress Investment Group and TriPlay’s founder and CEO. The company...
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• Errors review – electro nearly-men at a fascinating crossroads

  07-04-2015 18:31
  
  Deaf Institute, Manchester
  The once hotly tipped Glaswegians, with a poppier sound and a new female co-vocalist, could finally be on the cusp of a breakthrough Continue reading...
  
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• Swift, Smith earn multiple Billboard Award nominations

  07-04-2015 18:30
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift's mega-selling "1989" album has earned the pop star 14 nominations at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards.
  
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• Andrew Porter obituary

  07-04-2015 18:19
  
  Distinguished music critic and scholar who had a decisive impact on British cultural life Continue reading...
  
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• This Girl Made Her Boyfriend Take A Beyoncé Test And It's Amazing

  07-04-2015 18:15
  
  Because true love is being able to 'briefly explain the Solange Knowles elevator incident'…
  
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• U2 recording studio demolished

  07-04-2015 17:56
  
  The studio where U2 recorded their debut album Boy has been demolished.
  
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• 10 Musicians Who Dared To Hit Out At One Direction!

  07-04-2015 17:50
  
  It seems not everyone on Planet Pop is a Directioner...
  
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• See who's up for the first Billboard Music Awards nominations

  07-04-2015 17:42
  
  Sam Smith, Ed Sheeran, Katy Perry and Taylor Swift are amongst the nominees for the prizes.
  
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• Zayn Malik and the pains of being a Muslim pop star

  07-04-2015 17:39
  
  Either Bill Maher is comparing him to the Boston bomber, or conservative clergy are criticising him for not being devout enough. Only One Direction fans seem to realise that it’s possible to be both Muslim and a pop starBill Maher’s rants against Islam are nothing new. But in the case of his latest smear campaign, the reaction is. The unwitting target this time was not an entire 1.6 billion population, but rather one person: former One Direction member Zayn Malik – a British pop star who j
  
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• Watch Jessie J Totally Slay Nicki Minaj's 'Bang Bang' Verse!

  07-04-2015 17:36
  
  Who needs Her Minajesty and Ari when you've got skills like this! Check out Jessie in action here...
  
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• Tinashe: “I Think More Women Should Collaborate And Support Each Other”

  07-04-2015 17:31
  
  It’s All Hands On Deck as we catch up with Tinashe about her debut album, Aquarius…
  
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• Taylor Swift, Sam Smith head Billboard Music Awards finalists

  07-04-2015 17:25
  
  Pop star Taylor Swift and British soul singer Sam Smith were the leaders among the 2015 Billboard Awards finalists with four nominations each after five top categories were announced on Tuesday. Swift, 25, and Smith, 22, earned nods for top artist, as well as for best female and male artist. Swift's "1989" will compete with Smith's "In the Lonely Hour" for the top album prize. The two will also go up against each other for best single, with Swift's "Shake
  
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• Smith scoops Billboard nominations

  07-04-2015 16:53
  
  Singer Sam Smith will be pitted against One Direction, Katy Perry and Taylor Swift for the Top Artist gong at this year's Billboard Music Awards.
  
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• Think You Know 'Uptown Funk'? Take This Lyrics Game To Find Out...

  07-04-2015 16:46
  
  How well do you know the lyrics to Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars' global smash hit? Take the test here...
  
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• Lily Allen, you're wrong about Tidal

  07-04-2015 16:31
  
  Allen criticises Jay Z’s music streaming service, but it’s clear that he wants to credit the creators more – if he wanted profit he could sell branded headphonesContinue reading...
  
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• Gwar sued for allegedly stealing late singer's ashes

  07-04-2015 16:21
  
  Following the death of Dave Brockie, the singer’s father has issued a suit seeking $1m in compensatory damages. The band have since claimed the allegations are ‘false’ Continue reading...
  
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• Don McLean's 'American Pie' brings $1.2M at auction

  07-04-2015 16:19
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Singer-songwriter Don McLean's original manuscript and notes to "American Pie" has sold at auction for $1.2 million.
  
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• Madonna Said What About Working With Kanye West?!

  07-04-2015 16:12
  
  Queen of Pop admits during magazine interview that she never always saw eye-to-eye with Yeezy when recording new LP, Rebel Heart...
  
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• Yeah So Taylor Swift & Lorde Aren't Fighting At All

  07-04-2015 16:00
  
  When will people learn that T-Swizzle is the best friend a girl could ask for?!
  
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• Billboard Music Awards 2015: First Nominations Revealed!

  07-04-2015 15:34
  
  The likes of Taylor Swift and Sam Smith have all scored nods! Check out the list here...
  
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• Are Zayn Malik's Rumoured Conquests Headed For The Big Brother House?

  07-04-2015 15:31
  
  The former 1D singer isn't having the best start to the month….
  
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• Swift, Smith earn nominations for Billboard Music Awards

  07-04-2015 15:07
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift's mega-selling "1989" album has earned her a nomination for top artist at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards.
  
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• Frank Ocean Teases New Album Set For Release In July

  07-04-2015 15:05
  
  Time to get excited people, for there is new music on the way...!
  
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• Billie Holiday's centenary: a life in pictures

  07-04-2015 14:59
  
  Billie Holiday was born on 7 April 1915. To mark what would have been the 100th birthday of one of the greatest singers in music history, here are images of her life Continue reading...
  
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• Cult heroes: Dylan's a big fan, so why isn't Tom Paley a folk celebrity?

  07-04-2015 14:06
  
  He’s 87 now, living in a little flat in London, but Tom Paley is more active than he has been for years – and making music that deserves to be heard Continue reading...
  
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• Yeezus Walks! The Kanye West Bible And The Ten Ka-mmandments

  07-04-2015 14:02
  
  It had to happen sooner or later...
  
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• Beyonce and Rihanna debut music videos on Tidal

  07-04-2015 13:55
  
  Madonna, Daft Punk and The White Stripes have also shared exclusive footage on the new streaming site.
  
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• Zayn Malik's Pal Naughty Boy Speaks Out On Louis Tomlinson Twitter Beef!

  07-04-2015 13:49
  
  Producer claims the 1D heartthrob should have spoken to him privately, adding that the attention is "not fair" on Zayn...
  
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• The first post-Noah and the Whale song – Fred Abbott's Funny How Good It Feels

  07-04-2015 13:37
  
  The guitarist is the first NATW member out of the traps with new music – have a listen to his Tom Petty-indebted single here Continue reading...
  
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• Kylie Jenner Stuck Her Hand Down Kendall’s Pants & Hopefully Her Nails Didn’t Cause An Injury

  07-04-2015 13:24
  
  Sisterly love?
  
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• Attention, Game Of Thrones Fans: Daenerys Targaryen Is On The Cover Of Vogue!

  07-04-2015 13:14
  
  This is probably the most excited we’ve been about a mag cover since Kim K did Paper…
  
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• Wiz Khalifa Pays Truly Touching Tribute To Paul Walker With 'See You Again' Video

  07-04-2015 13:14
  
  Featuring Charlie Puth, the song is a nod to the late actor who sadly passed away in 2013...
  
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• Skrillex and Four Tet review – unlikely duo channel early-rave spontaneity

  07-04-2015 13:13
  
  Underworld, London
  Raucous fun was had in this raging three-hour set of bass music from jungle to grime, garage and beyond – though a Sam Smith remix was perhaps a step too far Continue reading...
  
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• Adam Levine Almost Strangled By Fan On Stage, Handles It Like A Pro

  07-04-2015 13:00
  
  The Maroon 5 frontman admits to being 'terrified' after the woman invaded the stage in California...
  
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• Amber Rose Does Smurfette Chic After Dying Hair Blue

  07-04-2015 12:41
  
  The famously blonde star has come over all blue for the new season…
  
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• Ellie Goulding & Dougie Poynter Prove Those Who Sweat Together Stay Together

  07-04-2015 12:34
  
  We've never seen so many abs in one pic...
  
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• Sesame Street Has Spoofed Game Of Thrones And It's Amazing!

  07-04-2015 12:19
  
  This mash-up is the best thing you'll see all day! Check out 'Game Of Chairs' right here...
  
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• Competition! Win Some Banging Swag With Geordie Shore: Terms & Conditions

  07-04-2015 11:58
  
  Geordie Shore is back with more partying, tashing on and getting mortal, and to celebrate, we're giving you the chance to win some wicked swag...
  
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• You HAVE To See Anne Hathaway As Miley Cyrus!

  07-04-2015 11:33
  
  The actress takes on Mi-Cy's 'Wrecking Ball' for a new episode of Lip Sync Battle...
  
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• Say What?! Fall Out Boy To Perform At 2015 MTV Movie Awards

  07-04-2015 10:54
  
  Rebel Wilson and friends will also be on hand to give us a sneak peek at Pitch Perfect 2! It's going to be aca-awesome...
  
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• Bruce Jenner's Tell-All Interview Gets Air Date... But Will He Talk About Transition?

  07-04-2015 10:20
  
  Kim Kardashian's stepdad is due to spill the beans to Diane Sawyer later this month...
  
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