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• Old school music legend at Coachella: 'New-school music is about having a beautiful face and a beautiful booty'

  13-04-2015 23:42
  
  We asked performers about the festival – was it infested with bros and celebrities, the dance/rock divide and what they made of the ban on selfie sticks?What preconceptions did you have about Coachella? Continue reading...
  
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• CD Money vs. Streaming Money, 2004-2014

  13-04-2015 23:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  *source: Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA); US-based revenue figures.  All revenue inflation-adjusted to 2013.
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• Music Review: Calexico flies high on 'Edge of the Sun'

  13-04-2015 23:28
  
  Calexico, "Edge of the Sun" (Anti Records)
  
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• There’s an Arrest Warrant out for Justin Bieber…

  13-04-2015 21:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Justin Bieber’s public image has definitely gone down in recent years. Now Bieber has to be wary of an entire country. An Argentine judge has...
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• Executive Shuffles: Def Jam, CBS Radio, Hippos in Tanks

  13-04-2015 21:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
    Def Jam has hired Faisel Durrani as EVP/GM. Durrani previously managed Beyoncé and was an executive at Live Nation. He was previously EVP of International Marketing at Island Def Jam Music Group....
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• Music Review: Reba McEntire shines on 'Love Somebody'

  13-04-2015 20:14
  
  Reba McEntire, "Love Somebody" (Starstruck/Nash Icon/Big Machine)
  
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• Tribute to late 'German Sinatra' is surprise Berlin hit

  13-04-2015 20:05
  
  By Erik Kirschbaum BERLIN (Reuters) - A German musical celebrating 20 of the top hits from pop star Udo Juergens has become the show to see in Berlin after the German-speaking world's answer to Frank Sinatra died at the age of 80 late last year. The musical "Ich war noch niemals in New York" (I've never been in New York) takes its title from one of Juergens's easy listening "Schlager" (hit songs) and has been filling the 1,600-capacity Theater des Westens since
  
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• How Bizet's Carmen became a male prostitute

  13-04-2015 20:00
  
  What can Bizet’s great opera – and the globetrotting singers who perform it – tell us about our own disconnected lives? Playwright Simon Stephens on how the characters and music of Carmen inspired his play about love, loss and emptiness Continue reading...
  
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• This charming woman: why Morrissey and the Smiths loved Viv Nicholson

  13-04-2015 19:40
  
  She hit the headlines in the 60s for winning – and quickly spending – the football pools. But Viv Nicholson, who has died aged 79, is better known to Smiths’ fans as one of the band’s strong, working-class, striking female cover stars Continue reading...
  
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• Madonna's Kamikaze Kiss

  13-04-2015 19:15
  
  The metal grill that Madonna’s been wearing in public lately is not, by almost any standard, flattering. Pissing everyone off has long been Madonna’s M.O., and in the past she executed her stunts in a way that made them into cultural landmarks, forcing important conversations about sex and race and music. The singer’s response as she walks away: “Bitch, I’m Madonna.” That’s a song title from her new album Rebel Heart, both meant to remind people of Madonna’s essential, in-your-fa
  
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• Mumford & Sons Want Nothing to Do With TIDAL

  13-04-2015 18:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Lily Allen doesn’t like TIDAL.  Marina and the Diamonds doesn’t like TIDAL.  Apparently Mumford and Sons don’t like TIDAL either.  From a Daily Beast interview…...
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• Miley Cyrus Back In The Studio With Bangerz Producer, But What Does This Mean!?

  13-04-2015 18:37
  
  Even though he appears to be asleep in the teaser video…
  
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• Ed Sheeran Surprises Cancer Patient In Hospital After She Misses His Concert

  13-04-2015 18:14
  
  No we’re not crying, you are...
  
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• The playlist: new bands – Ryli, White Reaper, Anna B Savage and more

  13-04-2015 18:12
  
  Listen to the ethereal vocals of Ryli, the surging garage rock of White Reaper and the eerie, emotional outpourings of Anna B Savage Continue reading...
  
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• The 2015 MTV Movie Awards: In Just 81 Seconds

  13-04-2015 18:05
  
  The LOLs, tears and crotch grabs of Sunday night's MTV Movie Awards…
  
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• Ryan Reynolds Was Involved In A Hit And Run Car Accident

  13-04-2015 18:03
  
  But don't worry, he came out of the scuffle completely unharmed...
  
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• REVIEW: Nelly At Musicalize At The Indig02

  13-04-2015 17:59
  
  We caught the Nellyville rapper perform hit after hit in the capital this weekend...
  
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• Musician Carlos Varela seeks to bridge U.S. and Cuban audiences

  13-04-2015 17:53
  
  By Saundra Amrhein TAMPA, Fla. (Reuters) - Singer-songwriter Carlos Varela, dubbed "The Poet of Havana," has walked a cultural tightrope in Cuba for decades, questioning the island's communist government in his lyrics, while also hitting out at Washington's five-decades-old trade embargo. His songs earned him a following on both sides of the Florida Straits despite their Cold War divide. "The Poet of Havana," by Toronto-based film director Ron Chapman, depicts Varela as a symbol of a generation
  
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• Tyler, the Creator: Cherry Bomb review – fizzy sonics and a splurge of ideas

  13-04-2015 17:47
  
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  Is the rapper’s multilayered fourth album a bid for serious-musician status or a facetious entertainment? It’s a joy to deconstruct, either wayContinue reading...
  
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• Meghan Trainor Surprises Fans With Nathan Sykes Duet During Birmingham Gig

  13-04-2015 17:45
  
  We would never have put these two together… But it works!
  
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• "I Was Like A Pig In Lipstick!" Holly Hagan Reveals Lipo Temptation

  13-04-2015 17:31
  
  In our exclusive extract from her new book, the 12 Week Body Bible, Geordie Shore star Holly Hagan reveals how she "hit rock bottom" and considered liposuction...
  
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• Wait, Are Kim And Kanye Going To Renew Their Wedding Vows?

  13-04-2015 17:27
  
  Reports claim Kimye have plans to jet off to France for a romantic wedding anniversary...
  
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• We Had A Listen Of Adam Lambert's 'Ghost Town' & We Can't Get It Out Of Our Heads

  13-04-2015 17:27
  
  Queen who? Adam makes his mark on 2015 with brand new solo material...
  
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• Justin Bieber Keeps Kendall Jenner (And Hailey Balwin, AND Shanina Shaik) Close At Coachella

  13-04-2015 17:10
  Biebs and Kendall continue to look cosy, but Justin can’t keep his hands off her mates either!
  
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• Are Bradley Cooper And Suki Waterhouse Back Together Already?

  13-04-2015 16:55
  
  Well, that was a quick break…
  
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• Olly Murs Just Can't Stop Dropping Those X Factor Hints

  13-04-2015 16:46
  
  Is he? Isn't he?! We need to know, people!
  
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• Speedy Ortiz – Foil Deer: album stream

  13-04-2015 16:45
  
  The Massachusetts four-piece are back with their second album of wordy, cranked-up garage rock. Listen away and let us know your thoughts Continue reading...
  
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• On The Road With RHODES

  13-04-2015 16:29
  
  David RHODES on touring, recording his debut album and his tail-chasing bass player…
  
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• Wayne Rooney NO SHOWS WWE Date With Bad News Barrett

  13-04-2015 16:01
  
  However, players from Barrett's football club - Preston North End - certainly did make their presence felt at the Manchester leg of the UK tour...
  
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• The New Ant-Man Trailer Has Made Us Seriously Excited For The Film

  13-04-2015 15:46
  
  Michael Douglas is in it and everything...!
  
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• Madonna Attack Snogged Drake At Coachella And Twitter Cannot Even

  13-04-2015 15:38
  
  #PrayForDrake
  
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• This Terminator: Genisys Trailer Made Us Understand The Plot For The First Time

  13-04-2015 15:14
  
  The villains are properly revealed in this first proper look...
  
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• Mariah Carey, Is That Really You On Your Album Cover?!

  13-04-2015 15:07
  
  The singer has got us scratching our heads in confusion after last night's unveiling...
  
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• So Apparently That Amber Rose & Kendall Jenner Fight At Coachella Didn’t Happen

  13-04-2015 15:04
  
  But we don’t think they shared McNuggets, either…
  
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• This ‘Ghost’ Photo Of Paul Walker Is Going Viral And We Don’t Know How To Feel About It

  13-04-2015 14:51
  
  A touching tribute or a bit tasteless?
  
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• Wait, Is Lindsay Lohan's Mum Dina Joining Celebrity Big Brother?!

  13-04-2015 14:16
  
  With the summer series of the reality show just around the corner, we can't help but wonder who might be entering the house...
  
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• WWE's Kane Fancies Playing The Master In Doctor Who

  13-04-2015 14:09
  
  We quite like the idea of his wrestling colleague Paige as the first female Doctor while we're fantasy casting WWE superstars...
  
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• Video Premiere | Friction Vs Dimension 'Kinetic'

  13-04-2015 13:47
  
  Plus we probe the D&B master about his third 'Vs' EP and more...
  
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• Shailene Woodley’s MTV Movie Awards Acceptance Speech Brought John Green To Tears

  13-04-2015 13:45
  
  Things got emotional at the ceremony as 'The Fault In Our Stars' actress gave a touching speech...
  
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• Is Kanye West Performing In Swan Lake The Most Kanye Thing Ever!?

  13-04-2015 13:27
  
  Apparently, the 'Only One' rapper really can walk on water...well, sort of!
  
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• Channing Tatum Twerked At The MTV Movie Awards And It Was Glorious

  13-04-2015 13:15
  
  Dreams came true last night, and we couldn't be more grateful...
  
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• Neville Will Any UK Fans Forget WWE Brit Star's Amazing Finsher!

  13-04-2015 13:07
  
  But will the Jumping Geordie make it three appearances on Raw in a row tonight?
  
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• Nelly Arrested On Drug Charges, Lawyer Insists His Name Will Be Cleared

  13-04-2015 13:06
  
  The rapper's tour bus was pulled over in Tennessee, with a search resulting in the discovery of drug paraphernalia...
  
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• Charli XCX & Fall Out Boy Tear Up The Stage At The MTV Movie Awards

  13-04-2015 12:43
  
  Watch Charli hooking up with Tinashe and Ty Dolla $ign plus Fall Out Boy's medley with Fetty Wap from last night's show here...
  
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• Captain Marvel Was Cut From Avengers: Age Of Ultron

  13-04-2015 12:35
  
  Marvel head honcho Kevin Feige explains why...
  
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• ‘Their Time Is Now’: John Cena Hopes To Blood New Stars With US Title

  13-04-2015 12:30
  
  New champ tells MTV he can’t wait to take on all up-and-comers...
  
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• Kelly Brook Hit With ANOTHER Nude Photo Leak

  13-04-2015 12:14
  Reports claim fully naked images of the model have emerged online...
  
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• No Prizes For Guessing Who Cara Delevingne’s Favourite Kardashian Is

  13-04-2015 12:06
  
  If only we could be so decisive…
  
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• Rebel Wilson Gives The Victoria’s Secret Angels A Run For Their Money At The MTV Movie Awards

  13-04-2015 11:45
  
  The Pitch Perfect 2 star showed off her impressive cleavage (and sense of humour) at the 2015 MTV Movie Awards…
  
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• Jennifer Lopez: Time for a woman president

  13-04-2015 11:21
  
  The singer and actress wants to see a woman in the White House.
  
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