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• Fans Spend HOW MUCH Time On Their Phones At Concerts?!

  08-05-2015 23:42
  
  We all assumed it.  But now there’s data to back up our hunches.  Ticketfly commissioned Harris Poll to survey concert-going adults to find out how...
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• A2IM Wants to Eliminate Visa Requirements for Canadian Tours

  08-05-2015 20:36
  
  A statement issued by A2IM today… A2IM Supports Elimination of Visa Requirement for Canadian artists touring US In the spirit of The North American Federal...
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• Don’t Worry, Spotify Only Lost $181.5 Million Last Year…

  08-05-2015 19:49
  
          source: Spotify Technology S.A. annual financial filings submitted May 7th with the Luxembourg Registre de Commerce et de Sociétés.
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• Music makes friends as Iran's Rastak ensemble crosses Gulf

  08-05-2015 19:19
  
  By Sam Wilkin MUSCAT (Reuters) - The sharp sound of a sorna, an Iranian oboe-like instrument, pierced the silence of Muscat's Royal Opera House. As other Gulf Arab countries fret over what they see as a growing Iranian military influence, hundreds of Omanis turned out on Thursday to welcome the 14 members of the Rastak ensemble to their capital and drink in the sounds of Iranian folk music. "The sheer presence of Rastak is a celebration of our close ties with Iran. Rastak, founded in 1
  
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• Tom Moulton on Grace Jones: 'They were like her slaves, just looking at her all goo-goo eyed'

  08-05-2015 19:17
  
  When legendary disco producer Tom Moulton first heard Grace Jones sing, ‘she sounded like Bela Lugosi’. But with determination, some singing lessons and his help, she turned herself into an extraordinary pop star In 1976, Grace Jones, a model whose aspirations to become a singer had thus far come to nothing, bar a few flop singles in Europe, was introduced to Tom Moulton, the brilliant, visionary disco producer who, in the preceding three years, had invented both the remix – by reworking a
  
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• Senza Sangue and the New York Philharmonic: 'It's a very intense piece'

  08-05-2015 19:12
  
  Not usually the home of such challenging music, this weekend New York City’s Lincoln Center hosts an explosive contemporary work by Peter Eötvös. Mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter talks us through it Continue reading...
  
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• Win VIP Tickets To V Festival 2015!

  08-05-2015 19:03
  
  Want to come to V Fest VIP style? Find out how to win tickets here...
  
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• Universal Orlando Resort Have Announced New King Kong & Nintendo Rides & We Can't Even

  08-05-2015 19:02
  
  Someone book us a flight ASAP (or actually, when the rides properly open)…
  
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• Tina Fey Strips Down To Her Spanx As She Vows To Never Wear A Dress Again!

  08-05-2015 18:57
  
  She is amazing...
  
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• Stealing Sheep review – tripped-out state of harmony proves infectious

  08-05-2015 18:08
  
  XOYO, London
  The folk-rock trio’s sprawling performance always exudes charm, especially when they’re joined by a giggling choir Continue reading...
  
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• Win Rixton For Your After Prom Party*

  08-05-2015 18:02
  
  Find out how to enter here...
  
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• New band of the Week: Strange Names (No 52)

  08-05-2015 17:52
  
  Minneapolis trio specialising in polished pop with a dark undertow that bring to mind Talking Heads and the B52s
  Hometown: Minneapolis.
  The lineup: Liam Benzvi (vocals), Francis Jimenez (guitar, backing vocals), Fletcher Aleckson (drums).Continue reading...
  
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• The best albums of 2015 – so far

  08-05-2015 17:28
  
  Collating the best albums released in 2015, and updated monthly Continue reading...
  
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• Kit Harington Reveals The Future Of Spooks

  08-05-2015 17:25
  
  The Spooks and Game of Thrones star reveals where the TV-turned-movie goes next...
  
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• WWE's Xavier Woods: Fans Want Characters That Would Kick Puppies

  08-05-2015 17:24
  
  New Day star reflects on why his act is working better as a bad guy rather than a good guy...
  
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• Oh No She Didn't! Amber Rose Blasts Kanye West, Says Travis Scott Writes His Songs!

  08-05-2015 17:12
  
  His ego will be bruised...
  
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• Are These Two Avengers Stars Secretly Dating? Because That Would Be Awesome

  08-05-2015 16:56
  
  Sadly no, it’s not Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr…
  
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• 20 Things This 20-Year-Old MP Won't Be Able To Do Now That She's Made History

  08-05-2015 16:48
  
  We are in awe...
  
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• Aphex Twin archive removed from Soundcloud

  08-05-2015 16:47
  
  The electronic artist had made 200 old tracks and demos available online, but his Soundcloud accounts have now been deletedContinue reading...
  
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• Chip Deciphers Music Warfare with Tinie Tempah

  08-05-2015 16:35
  
  Check out the break down here...
  
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• 1991: The Most Important Year in Pop-Music History

  08-05-2015 16:33
  
  On June 22, 1991, Billboard announced a new album had surpassed Out of Time, by R.E.M., to become the most popular in the country. Billboard had published an album chart for 45 years, but this marked a historic week: It was the first time that a rap group claimed the top spot on the Billboard 200. For several years, music historians have considered this, the consecration of rap on mainstream music charts, the watershed moment in modern music, marking the death of hard rock and the dawn of a peri
  
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• 1991: The Most Important Year in Pop Music History

  08-05-2015 16:33
  
  On June 22, 1991, Billboard announced a new album had surpassed Out of Time, by R.E.M., to become the most popular in the country. Billboard had published an album chart for 45 years, but this marked a historic week: It was the first time that a rap group claimed the top spot on the Billboard 200. For several years, music historians have considered this, the consecration of rap on mainstream music charts, the watershed moment in modern music, marking the death of hard rock and the dawn of a peri
  
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• Boyz II Men's Wanya Morris: Zayn Malik will go solo

  08-05-2015 16:26
  
  The former One Direction singer is sure to pursue a solo career, says the Boyz II Men star.
  
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• The playlist: metal – Helloween, Paradise Lost, Shape of Despair and more

  08-05-2015 15:58
  
  In the mood for some crushing heaviness? Or maybe something thoroughly despondent? We have just the music for you …If you’re in a terrible mood today – and Satan knows, you should be – then Paradise Lost’s pioneering blend of crushing heaviness and refined gloom should provide a suitable soundtrack. Simultaneously acknowledging their roots in death metal while maintaining the more sophisticated melancholy of recent albums, new opus The Plague Within is simply the most potent expression
  
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• The week in music: U2 busking, the Who for Glasto 2015 and more

  08-05-2015 15:46
  
  Our weekly music news roundup, from U2 playing in the New York subway and Prince performing in Baltimore to the Who at Glastonbury, againHonestly, when are Jay Z and his music-service-owning buddies going to catch a break? Like Mumford & Sons and Lily Allen before him, Gallagher offered his pretty scathing opinion on their app, Tidal. A sample of his thoughts: “I think ultimately with the spiel they came out with, it was like, ‘Do these people think they’re the fuckin’ Avengers?’�
  
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• Wait, Are Rihanna And Drake Making Sweet Music Together Again?

  08-05-2015 15:40
  
  The rumoured couple have been spotted at a recording studio in NYC together...
  
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• Nearly Naked Lana Is Sending Us Some Confusing Mixed Signals

  08-05-2015 15:30
  
  Rusev's pal is proving very popular at the moment, and it isn't hard to see why...
  
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• Musicians react to the election result – 'You'll all be burning books next'

  08-05-2015 15:16
  
  You could assemble a festival bill from the musicians tweeting their unhappiness about the electionContinue reading...
  
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• Jamie Dornan Has Been Offered All Of The Money To Go Full Frontal In Fifty Shades Darker

  08-05-2015 15:16
  
  Like, seriously...
  
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• Nikki, Brie and Daniel Bryan May Very Well Be Sport Entertainment's Brady Bunch

  08-05-2015 14:35
  
  Going by Nikki's Instragram account, anyway...
  
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• Hugh Jackman Confirms He's Hanging Up His Wolverine Claws For Good. Sob.

  08-05-2015 14:19
  
  Say it isn't so...
  
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• Sony 'pulls Adele's music from SoundCloud'

  08-05-2015 14:12
  
  A reported financial dispute has seen some of the label’s major artists removed from the streaming site.
  
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• Il Trovatore review – Claire Rutter shines in Scottish Opera's static production

  08-05-2015 14:08
  
  Theatre Royal, Glasgow
  In the hands of conductor Tobias Ringborg, Verdi’s darkest tale is crisp and neat but never electrifyingContinue reading...
  
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• Wiley, Noel Gallagher, LunchMoney Lewis: this week’s new tracks rated and slated

  08-05-2015 14:00
  
  Nobody’s safe in the Guide single reviews, not even ol’ eyebrows himself, Noel Gallagher Continue reading...
  
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• Ed Sheeran Invites Couple On Stage At Concert For Cutest Proposal Ever

  08-05-2015 13:39
  
  So we’re guessing Ed’s going to be their wedding singer?
  
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• Taylor Swift Covers US ELLE, Talks Heartbreak & Writing ‘Clean’ About London-Based Ex (*Ahem* Harry Styles)

  08-05-2015 13:28
  
  Swifty fronts the mag’s Women In Music Issue and is interviewed by Tavi Gevinson…
  
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• Is Louis Tomlinson Really Planning On Writing A Zayn Malik Diss Song?

  08-05-2015 13:06
  
  Oh no...
  
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• #TGIF! Get 30 Minutes Of Club MTV Tuneage Right Here

  08-05-2015 13:00
  
  This week's mix from R3wire and Varski is a belter!
  
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• Halle/Stenz review – Grime's double concerto is ambitious and formally satisfying

  08-05-2015 12:59
  
  Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
  Markus Stenz’s final concert as guest principal delivered dramatic readings of works by Ives and Walton, and an ambitious premiere from associate composer Helen Grime Continue reading...
  
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• Is Kendall Jenner Dating Mega Hot Actor Michael B. Jordan?!

  08-05-2015 12:53
  
  Well, that would be one outstanding looking couple…
  
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• So, It Looks Like Katie Hopkins Will Be Getting Naked...

  08-05-2015 12:46
  
  The CBB star said she would go nude if Labour MP Ed Balls lost his seat to the Torys and it's actually happened...
  
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• New Music: George The Poet – Search Party

  08-05-2015 12:33
  
  Listen to the inspirational single here...
  
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• See Lauren Platt's brother audition for Britain's Got Talent

  08-05-2015 12:27
  
  The singer’s little brother takes to the stage with his dance troupe in Saturday night’s episode.
  
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• Potter Payper Drops Kiss FM Freestyle

  08-05-2015 11:46
  
  Check out the set here...
  
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• Joanna Gruesome: Peanut Butter review – tongue-in-cheek noise-pop thunder

  08-05-2015 11:45
  
  (Fortuna Pop!) Continue reading...
  
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• Snoop Dogg: Bush review – back to doing what he does best

  08-05-2015 11:44
  
  (Sony) Continue reading...
  
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• Wes Montgomery: In the Beginning review – early works by jazz guitar great

  08-05-2015 11:41
  
  (Resonance) Continue reading...
  
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• Kylie Jenner On Dad Bruce Jenner’s Transition: “I Want To Meet Her When He’s Ready”

  08-05-2015 11:36
  
  Bruce Jenner’s youngest daughter reveals she’ll fully embrace his transition “when we’re both ready”…
  
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• Harry Styles And Louis Tomlinson's Relationship ‘Strained’ Following Zayn Malik Fight

  08-05-2015 11:31
  
  First Zouis, now Larry? We don’t know if we can take any more…
  
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• WWE Tough Enough: Chris Jericho, Hulk Hogan, Daniel Bryan And Paige Confirmed

  08-05-2015 11:28
  
  An all-star line up has been announced for the hosts of the new series of Tough Enough...
  
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