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• Mariah Carey makes grand entrance in Las Vegas

  28-04-2015 22:33
  
  Singer promotes residency, which follows in the footsteps of Celine Dion and Shania Twain, by arriving in pink convertible and promising ‘an extravaganza’ Continue reading...
  
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• Patreon And Ari’s Take Music / Tech Meetup This Saturday In Hollywood

  28-04-2015 21:40
  Most of you know by now that I’m a musician. This Saturday I’ll be performing at the Hotel Cafe in Hollywood with my full band....
  
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• Live Nation Acquires Bonnaroo. May Large Indie Festivals Rest In Peace.

  28-04-2015 21:35
  Live Nation has acquired a controlling interest in Bonnaroo, which means the festival is no longer independent. Until now, Bonnaroo has solely been run by...
  
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• Despite Pleas from Amanda Palmer, Morrissey Calls Crowdfunding ‘Desperate’ and ‘Insulting’

  28-04-2015 20:13
  Several months ago, Amanda Palmer penned an open letter to Morrissey, urging the singer to start a crowdfunding campaign and ditch the label system shackles forever.  Palmer outlined a plan...
  
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• Jessie J Has Seriously Upset Fans After An Unfollowing Spree On Twitter

  28-04-2015 19:35
  
  Note to self: Never unfollow fans...
  
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• Wagner’s Die Walküre: Act III review – spine-tingling

  28-04-2015 18:43
  
  Millennium Centre, Cardiff
  This bite-sized chunk of Wagner – led by Iréne Theorin’s authoritative Brünnhilde and a demonic but tender Bryn Terfel as Wotan – could induce serious Ring addiction Continue reading...
  
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• Daniel Ek and Avicii’s Manager Are Starting Their Own Music Tech Conference

  28-04-2015 18:37
  Data from the IFPI says that 92 percent of digital music revenue in Sweden comes from subscription services. Only 5 percent of revenue comes from permanent digital...
  
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• Cult heroes: it was a long wait for Eska’s first album – but it was worth it

  28-04-2015 18:27
  
  Eska Mtungwazi signalled her amazing talent a decade ago. Now she’s finally proved her ability to move far beyond the British soul sceneI moved to London in the early 2000s, and spent the next five years immersed in a tiny scene of soul fans, nowhere near the mainstream urban scene but always loyal and expectant.Ty’s 2003 album Upwards received its Mercury nod, and the buzz around it was exciting, not just because of the music, but also because for a brief moment it felt as if something was
  
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• Find Out Who's Playing The Club MTV Sourz Colours Tour

  28-04-2015 18:18
  
  We reveal who'll be taking to the decks in Birmingham and Cardiff...
  
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• Kendall Jenner Rides A Really Big Dog In Her Underwear For V Magazine

  28-04-2015 18:05
  
  KJ strips down to her Calvins for Steven Klein…
  
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• Chris Evans Reveals Just How Exhausting It Is To Shoot Avengers: Infinity War

  28-04-2015 17:55
  
  Where are his days off?!
  
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• 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' The Porno Is Coming... No Really!

  28-04-2015 17:37
  
  Adult film director Axel Braun has promised that it'll be "way more fun" than Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill's flick...
  
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• Get To Know Judge Geordie’s Alex Cannon In 34 (Very Shirtless) Pictures

  28-04-2015 17:20
  
  Yes, the main thing that you’ll take away from this is that he’s very fit.
  
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• Premiere | Hear A-Minor's Massive New Tune 'Be Mine'

  28-04-2015 17:18
  
  Listen to this guaranteed summer anthem first with MTV here...
  
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• Victoria’s Secret Have Announced 10 New Angels (Taylor Swift Is Not One Of Them)

  28-04-2015 17:14
  
  Lots of ladies are getting their wings this season, including Martha Hunt and Stella Maxwell…
  
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• Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly: panel verdict

  28-04-2015 17:14
  
  Just over a month after its release, we asked five critics to digest it and give their verdict on why it’s been one of the standout moments of the yearOn To Pimp a Butterfly, Kendrick Lamar is the darkest brother. On The Blacker The Berry he’s a figure of black manhood, loving and fighting men in the streets, but where are the women? Are we not out there killing and loving, too? Between sew-ins and shopping sprees? It’s almost painful to listen to the interlude For Free?, its two ghetto-fa
  
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• Music Review: Jon Regen plays piano ballads that swing

  28-04-2015 17:05
  
  Jon Regen, "Stop Time" (Motema)
  
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• Brian Couzens obituary

  28-04-2015 16:29
  
  Founder of Chandos Records whose enthusiasm for the technique of audio recording made the classical label a digital pioneer Continue reading...
  
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• Gee Wiz! Is Amber Rose Now Dating Rapper Machine Gun Kelly?

  28-04-2015 15:56
  
  Despite recently declaring her love for ex-hubby Wiz Khalifa, it seems Muva Rosebud may have a new boy toy...
  
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• So... Which Emoji Are You? Take Our 'Definitive' Quiz!

  28-04-2015 15:45
  
  We all have our favourites, from the crying with laughter face to the clapping hands, but which most suits your personality?
  
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• Live Nation buys stake in Bonnaroo music festival

  28-04-2015 15:43
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Concert promoter and ticket seller Live Nation says it bought a controlling stake in annual music festival Bonnaroo.
  
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• Justin Bieber gatecrashes high school prom

  28-04-2015 15:27
  
  The 21-year-old pop star turned up out of the blue at a school prom, to the delight of students.
  
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• Are Zayn Malik & Perrie Edwards Already Married?!

  28-04-2015 15:06
  
  We investigate...
  
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• Is Tyler Breeze The Next Hulk Hogan?

  28-04-2015 14:34
  
  Let's put it another way - Hulk Hogan was certainly the precursor for Tyler Breeze...
  
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• Avengers: Age Of Ultron Is Kicking ALL Of The Ass At The Box Office

  28-04-2015 14:09
  
  The superhero sequel has smashed UK box office records.
  
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• Nancy Sinatra slams raunchy music videos

  28-04-2015 14:06
  
  The singer has been talking about a “multi-media show”, featuring her late father’s music, at the London Palladium.
  
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• Robert Downey Jr. Gives His Most Emotional Interview Yet With Jimmy Fallon

  28-04-2015 13:59
  
  Oh yeah, and it involves bacon...
  
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• Dan Mangan + Blacksmith review – somewhere between Radiohead and Love

  28-04-2015 13:46
  
  Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
  A decorous jazzy sound, terrific lyrics and a fine line in facial hair should be taking the Vancouver singer-songwriter further Continue reading...
  
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• Ellie Goulding Proves Why Boyfriend Dougie Poynter Is The Only #ManCrushMonday She Needs!

  28-04-2015 13:45
  
  The 'Love Me Like You Do' singer has shared a totally HAWT topless pic of her McBusted star beau...
  
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• Nancy Sinatra slams raunchy videos

  28-04-2015 13:37
  
  Singer Nancy Sinatra - the daughter of legendary crooner Frank Sinatra - has criticised today's "sexy and raunchy" pop videos.
  
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• Jason Derulo Unveils Brand New Track ‘Cheyenne’

  28-04-2015 13:36
  
  The Miami singer has previewed the tune from upcoming album ‘Everything is 4’...
  
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• Bad News Barrett: 'I'm Going To Be The Bloody King Of WWE'

  28-04-2015 13:34
  
  Barrett has some Bad News for any other WWE stars reckoning they're in with a chance of winning King of the Ring...
  
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• Kendall Jenner Is Shooting For Vogue. Again.

  28-04-2015 13:08
  
  Have they contracted her like a Victoria’s Secret Angel or something?
  
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• Can You Match The Vicky Pattison Insult To The Geordie Shore Housemate? Take Our Quiz And See!

  28-04-2015 12:57
  
  Our Vicky has never been one to mince her words, but can you guess which Geordie was on the receiving end of these classic one-liners?
  
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• Pete Townshend shares track from Classic Quadrophenia

  28-04-2015 12:39
  
  A sample of the guitarist’s symphonic reimagining of the Who’s rock opera is now available, ahead of an album and live show this summer
  Those curious about Pete Townshend’s symphonic reimagining of the Who’s Quadrophenia can now hear the first sample of his ambitious sonic adventure. The musician has shared a video for Love Reign O’er Me, the first taste of Classic Quadrophenia, scheduled for release in June.As previously reported, Townshend plays electric guitar on the record, but Rog
  
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• Alice Eve Slammed For Controversial Bruce Jenner Comments

  28-04-2015 12:36
  
  The actress has rubbed A LOT of people up the wrong way with her views on the former Olympian's sex change...
  
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• You Can Now Hashtag Emojis On Instagram (Except The Eggplant, Because It’s The Universal Symbol For Penis)

  28-04-2015 12:28
  
  But what if our #foodporn just HAPPENS to contain aubergine?!
  
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• Get Ready To Time Warp, Rocky Horror Is Coming To The Royal Albert Hall

  28-04-2015 12:06
  
  This one-off 40th anniversary show is set to be VERY special.
  
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• Blake Lively Just Posted A Hilarious Ryan Reynolds Meme & Again They’re Our Favourite Celebrity Couple

  28-04-2015 12:04
  
  The Green Lantern baes just keep reeling us in with their cuteness…
  
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• Sam Smith "Deeply Saddened" After Scrapping Entire Australian Tour

  28-04-2015 11:58
  
  Poor Sam has suffered "a small haemorrhage" on his vocal chords meaning his can not perform...
  
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• Have You Heard Rudimental's Epic New Single 'Never Let You Go' Yet?

  28-04-2015 11:55
  
  Listen to the first single from the new album here...
  
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• WWE Raw Results: Watch Highlights Of King Of The Ring Special

  28-04-2015 11:15
  
  Unsurprisingly, spoilers contained within...
  
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• Sam Smith cancels the rest of his Australian tour

  28-04-2015 11:11
  
  British pop star apologises to fans in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth for decision, which he says was due to a haemorrhage on his vocal cords Continue reading...
  
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• David Byrne announces first part of his Meltdown line-up

  28-04-2015 10:58
  
  Experimental theatre, drone metal and flamenco all take their place at the Southbank Centre in London for this summer’s festivalDavid Byrne has revealed the first names on the line-up for the Meltdown festival, which he curates at the Southbank Centre in London from 17-30 August. It’s as varied a bill as you might expect, with appearances from drone-metal band Sunn O))), the pioneering postpunk minimalists Young Marble Giants, a specially commissioned piece from Pulitzer prize-winning compos
  
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• Take That bandmates urge One Direction to phone Zayn Malik

  28-04-2015 10:50
  
  Trio regret not calling Robbie Williams following his departure from the group in 1995, claiming it triggered a decade of silenceIf there’s one band who can offer advice about the tumultuous experience of being in a boyband it’s Take That. The band, whose lineup has changed repeatedly since Robbie William left the group in 1995, have urged One Direction to call their former member Zayn Malik.
  In an interview with the Manchester radio station Key 103, Take That bandmates drew comparisons betw
  
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• Zayn Malik's 'Twin' Won't Be Joining One Direction But Does Have THIS To Say...

  28-04-2015 10:44
  
  MTV UK has reached out to Zayn's look-a-like, Flamur Ukshini, with the student revealing all about his life now he's a certified doppelgänger for the singer...
  
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• Kim Kardashian On Trying For Baby No.2: "I Still Have Hope"

  28-04-2015 10:26
  
  The reality TV star has revealed she isn't prepared to consider adoption or surrogacy... yet!
  
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• Liam Payne Says 1D's Next Album Is "A Bit Oasis-y" And "Chilled"

  28-04-2015 10:02
  
  Plus, the 'Midnight Memories' singer reveals his ambitions to be a er, pool cleaner...
  
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• Michael Cera to tour with the Unicorns’ Alden Penner

  28-04-2015 09:52
  
  Comedy actor joins the alt-rock artist on tour throughout Europe this summerContinue reading...
  
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• Billy Corgan joins TNA Wrestling as senior producer

  28-04-2015 09:11
  
  Smashing Pumpkins frontman plans to put his ‘deep-rooted passion for pro-wrestling’ to use developing programmes for US entertainment company Continue reading...
  
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