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• Executive Shuffles: ASCAP, A2IM, Downtown Music Publishing Group, Lionsgate, Culture Factory

  21-05-2015 23:23
  
  ASCAP has promoted Michael Martin to Vice President of the Nashville Membership office. Martin was previously the co-lead of the creative staff. Prior to that, Martin was at Extreme Writers...
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• Grooveshark.li Is Now a Globally-Ranked Site…

  21-05-2015 20:36
  
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• Need a Smart Case for your Smartphone? Skrillex and Google Have You Covered…

  21-05-2015 20:13
  
  Skrillex must be a pretty busy guy, between making music, DJing, touring, Jack Ü, pulling Full Flex Express together, OWSLA, and The NEST. Well, apparently Skrillex...
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• EDMbiz: The One Event that Could Change Your Startup Forever…

  21-05-2015 19:39
  
  EDM is not only the fastest-growing music genre, it’s also a surging focus for startup development and growth.  With that in mind, EDMbiz Conference &...
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• Nathan Sykes Gives You What You Wanted With 'Kiss Me Quick' Video

  21-05-2015 19:39
  
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• MTV Review: Lion Babe Are As Mesmerising As They Are Memorable At Scala, London

  21-05-2015 18:48
  
  The New York duo bring their brand of soulfulness to North London…
  
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• Sony Forces The Verge to Remove Its Spotify Contract…

  21-05-2015 18:44
  
  Yesterday, we pointed to concerted efforts by Spotify to censor major publications from reporting on its contract with Sony Music Entertainment.  That includes Billboard, the Wall Street...
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• Breaking: Sony Forces The Verge to Remove Its Spotify Contract…

  21-05-2015 18:44
  
  Yesterday, we pointed to concerted efforts by Spotify to censor major publications from reporting on its contract with Sony Music Entertainment.  That includes Billboard, the Wall Street...
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• Clean Bandit, Ed Sheeran & Hozier Take Home Ivor Novello Awards

  21-05-2015 18:16
  
  Check out the full list of winners here...
  
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• We Talk Tears And Tunes With Blonde And Alex Newell

  21-05-2015 18:09
  
  Coming together on dance smash 'All Cried Out', we catch up with producers Blonde and 'Glee' star Newell...
  
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• Ivor Novello Awards 2015: Ed Sheeran wins songwriting accolade

  21-05-2015 17:50
  
  The singer received his award from Sir Elton John, as the best songwriting in the music world was celebrated.
  
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• We Don't Want To Speak Too Soon But Emma Stone And Andrew Garfield Might Be Back Together

  21-05-2015 17:40
  
  Calm down everyone...
  
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• Clean Bandit, Hozier and Boy George honoured at 2015's Ivor Novellos

  21-05-2015 17:14
  
  Clean Bandit took home two awards at this year’s industry event. Here’s the full list of winners at the 60th ceremonyContinue reading...
  
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• How a letter from John Lennon to folk singer Steve Tilston inspired the new Al Pacino movie

  21-05-2015 16:55
  
  The Beatle’s 1971 note disappeared before it reached its recipient. When it was rediscovered in 2005 it set in motion an extraordinary chain of events that inspired the new film Danny CollinsContinue reading...
  
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• Vin Diesel Sings Along To Tove Lo’s ‘Habits’ In Honour Of Paul Walker

  21-05-2015 16:43
  
  Oh god, and now we’re crying again.
  
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• This Game of Thrones Travel Book Makes Us Want To Buy A Westeros Visa

  21-05-2015 16:30
  
  Like Lonely Planet, but - you know - totally fake and fanboy-friendly...
  
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• Ed Sheeran Admits That He Wants To Reach Taylor Swift's Level Of Success

  21-05-2015 16:27
  
  Surely he's nearly there, right?
  
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• What record has Taylor Swift broken?

  21-05-2015 16:09
  
  The singer’s new video for Bad Blood has made Vevo history with over 20 million views in 24 hours.
  
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• Little Simz drops comeback anthem ‘Guess Who’

  21-05-2015 16:07
  
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• Various Artists: Empire Season 1 Original Soundtrack review – pretend stars get properly famous with Timbaland’s help

  21-05-2015 16:00
  
  Timbaland’s soundtrack for the hip-hop drama Empire has its high points, but the super-producer has kept his best tracks under wraps Related: Empire state of sound: how the original soundtrack took on a life of its own When the soundtrack to Empire entered the US charts at No 1 in March, no one could have been particularly surprised, with one possible exception: Madonna, who unexpectedly found herself debuting at No 2. All that effort promoting your new album – the interviews, the online cou
  
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• Our Exclusive Clip Proves The Short Movie That Inspired Whiplash Is Just As Terrifying

  21-05-2015 15:53
  
  That infamous 'Rushing or Dragging' scene is just as scary even sans Miles Teller...
  
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• Watch Drenge's video for Running Wild

  21-05-2015 15:00
  
  The garage-rock duo go back to their rural Derbyshire roots – which means fewer A-list cameos, more farmers, mud and lambsForget Taylor Swift’s elaborate Sin City-inspired blockbuster, or Beyoncé and Nicki’s bubblegum burger blast – this week’s real video smash comes in the (admittedly sleepier) form of the latest from garage-rock duo Drenge. Inspired by the rural way of life depicted in Gideon Koppel’s Sleep Furiously, Michelangelo Frammartino’s Le Quattro Volte and Ermanno
  
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• That Beyonce And Drake Collaboration ‘Can I’ Has Leaked All Over The Internet

  21-05-2015 14:44
  
  Oh Internet, you sneaky sausage.
  
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• Carmen review – strong revival of Bieito's tough and intelligent production

  21-05-2015 14:38
  
  Coliseum, London
  Mezzo soprano Justina Gringyte captures Carmen’s reckless vulnerability superbly, Richard Armstrong handles the score with real authorityContinue reading...
  
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• Watch Exclusive Clips From Hyped Travel Sex Horror Spring

  21-05-2015 14:32
  
  Get an exclusive sneak peek at the year's weirdest, sexiest travel horror...
  
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• Oh Hot Damn Matthew Lewis Continues To Get Hotter And We Can't Stop Staring

  21-05-2015 14:26
  
  Like, just look at those abs...
  
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• Sigma Team Up With Ella Henderson On 'Glitterball' - Listen!

  21-05-2015 14:08
  
  The duo follow-up 'Higher' with another uplifting club track...
  
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• Music Review: Precocious Lopez feels the tug of the road

  21-05-2015 14:06
  
  Christian Lopez Band, "Onward" (Blaster)
  
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• There's Going To Be A Transformers And The Walking Dead Crossover

  21-05-2015 14:04
  
  At least that’s what we’re taking from this information…
  
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• We Didn't See Rihanna Being Batman And Robin's Latest Enemy...

  21-05-2015 14:02
  
  Reports claim DC Comics is seeking to block a request from RiRi's company to trademark her birth name Robyn...
  
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• Justin Bieber Does Carpool Karaoke With James Corden And We Just Can't Cope

  21-05-2015 13:35
  
  THIS IS THE BEST FEATURE EVER....
  
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• The playlist: hip-hop – Jay Z, Rich Homie Quan, Ho99o9 and more

  21-05-2015 13:30
  
  Jay Z performed his B-sides, Kendrick Lamar appeared with Taylor Swift, and Rich Homie Quan offended the purists – here’s the month’s best hip-hopIs it hip-hop, is it hardcore? Ho99o9 (pronounced “Horror”) have been prompting that question since they turned heads at this year’s SXSW. Their blend of Death Grips-style noise and gore sits in a similar place to Show Me the Body, the New York punks who are signed to Ratking’s label and offer a similarly ambiguous melange. It’s definit
  
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• Little Mix Are Back With Incredibly Catchy New Single 'Black Magic'

  21-05-2015 13:00
  
  No really, it's been stuck in our heads ever since...
  
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• Readers recommend: songs with deep voices – results

  21-05-2015 13:00
  
  Who knew there could be such a high from going so low? RR regular Mnemonic takes a special route down deep-voice territory with a list from last week’s topicContinue reading...
  
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• Dame Shirley Bassey tells pop stars to put some clothes on

  21-05-2015 12:27
  
  The veteran singer was not impressed by Rihanna’s Met Ball look.
  
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• Finn Balor's NXT Demon Entrance Is As Awesome As Ever And You Should Watch It

  21-05-2015 12:24
  
  Check out what could very well be the best entrance in wrestling today...
  
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• You Can Now Play As Superman In Grand Theft Auto 5 (Kind Of)

  21-05-2015 12:23
  
  A slightly bizarre version of the Man of Steel, that is.
  
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• WWE NXT TakeOver Unstoppable Results: Samoa Joe Debuts!

  21-05-2015 12:05
  
  Samoan Submission Machine finally made his long-anticipated switch to NXT...
  
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• Get Ready To Wiggle, Jason Derulo Is Playing Isle Of MTV Malta!

  21-05-2015 11:46
  
  The 'Want To Want Me' star is the latest addition to our mega line up...
  
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• “No One Is Sick Of You!” Jennifer Lawrence & More Celebs Say Goodbye To David Letterman

  21-05-2015 11:36
  
  The veteran Late Show host signed off his last episode on Wednesday…
  
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• Kylie Jenner Shows Off Her Singing Skills On Snapchat, Fans Demand She Becomes A Popstar Immediately

  21-05-2015 11:23
  
  Well, we’re definitely up for it.
  
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• Breathe Harmonizers, Fifth Harmony Are Playing The Summertime Ball

  21-05-2015 11:08
  
  Ally, Normani, Dinah, Camila, and Lauren have just been announced as the latest additions to this summer's gig...
  
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• The Couple Who Sweat Together: Justin Bieber Hits The Gym With Rumoured Girlfriend Jayde Pierce

  21-05-2015 10:38
  
  It’s the second time in a week that Biebs has been spotted with the model…
  
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• Alesha Dixon On Who She'd Snog, Marry, Avoid Out Of The BGT Judges!

  21-05-2015 10:35
  
  Who will Alesha Snog, Marry, Avoid out of Simon, Amanda and David? Find out here...
  
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• Paul McCartney and Lady Gaga to collaborate on film soundtrack

  21-05-2015 10:09
  
  McCartney has written several songs for animated film High in the Clouds, including one track with Lady GagaThe intersection of Lady Gaga fans – her “little monsters” – and Paul McCartney devotees should prepare to be excited, for a collaboration between the two pop stars has been confirmed. The duo are set to feature on the soundtrack for animated film High in the Clouds, based on McCartney’s 2005 children’s book of the same name. Related: Paul McCartney joins Lady Gaga in the studi
  
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• This Is An Alaïa! Kendall Jenner Slays The Red Carpet In Cannes

  21-05-2015 10:07
  
  The 19-year-old model attended the premiere of Michael Caine movie Youth at Cannes Film Festival…
  
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• Barbra Streisand to publish memoir in 2017

  21-05-2015 09:18
  
  The hugely successful actor, singer and director has sold rights for her autobiography to Penguin Books imprint VikingBarbra Streisand loves a spot of nostalgia. She sang about memories lighting the corners of her mind on 1974 hit The Way We Were, covered Andrew Lloyd Webber and Trevor Nunn’s Cats centrepiece Memory in 1981, and is now set to commit her own memories to the page in an autobiography. Book publishing imprint Viking, owned by Penguin, announced on Wednesday that it had bought the
  
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• Simon Cowell's Ultimate DJ show to go on air in spring 2016

  21-05-2015 09:05
  
  Cowell’s partner in the show reveals the news during an event in IbizaFor every One Direction, there has been a Chico – now Simon Cowell will be hoping his search for new DJing talent will turn up the new Calvin Harris, rather than the voice of hospital radio in Lincolnshire.The impresario’s new TV talent show, Ultimate DJ, will launch in spring 2016, Music Week reports. Cowell’s business partner in the project, Patrick Moxey, confirmed the news during an event in Ibiza. Continue reading
  
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• Have faith in Lorde: she knows what she's doing

  21-05-2015 08:59
  
  Lorde’s decision to split from the manager who turned her ‘from schoolgirl to superstar’ has prompted patronising questions about her judgment. But her success has always been her ownA good subtweet should be oblique enough to obfuscate the identity of the person to whom it refers, but perfectly pointed and precisely timed as to make it easy enough for others to guess.The trick is in maintaining plausible deniability. For example, it’s entirely possible that teenage pop star Lorde hasn�
  
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• Noted jazz musician Bob Belden dies in NYC at age 58

  21-05-2015 05:47
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Bob Belden, a Grammy-winning jazz musician, composer, arranger and producer who was the first American musician to perform in Iran since its 1979 revolution when he toured there earlier this year, died Wednesday. He was 58.
  
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