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• Man dies after being apprehended at Oklahoma music festival

  09-09-2015 23:17
  
  STROUD, Okla. (AP) — The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of a 34-year-old man at a music festival.
  
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• Executive Shuffles: Imagem Music, Sony/ATV, Don Griffin

  09-09-2015 21:58
  
  Michèle Hamelink
  Imagem Music has promoted three people, according to All Access:
  Bill Gaden is now now CEO of Imagem US. Gaden was previously COO.
  Steve King is now Vice President of Creative Services. King was previously Director of Creative Services.
  Isabel Arissó is now Manager of Creative Services. Arisso was previously Coordinator of A&R and Creative Services.
  Michèle Hamelink has been promoted to European A&R Scout at So
  
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• So… the Reeperbahn Festival Stage Burned Down

  09-09-2015 21:33
  
  A stage at Hamburg’s Reeperbahn Festival burned down in the early hours of September 8th. No one was hurt, but the stage collapsed.
  NDR.de reports that flames were up to 20 feet high and nearby residents had to close doors and windows due to heavy smoke.
  The cause of the fire has not been found yet, but arson isn’t out of the picture.Reeperbahn will move forward as planned. The performances scheduled to take place at the affected location will move to a different venue.
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• The Young Person’s Guide to Getting Into the Music Industry

  09-09-2015 20:21
  
  Follow these steps for a less painful, less poverty-stricken professional life.
  #1. Meet Anyone and Everyone You Can In This Business.
  Before you’re desperate for a job, before your loans are due, and before you need something from people, it’s critical to start meeting people who are actually working in the industry.  You will be investing heavily in your future network, one that will pay very rich dividends down the line.  So take a bus, ride your bike, take a South
  
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• How Signing A Major Record Deal Nearly Destroyed My Music Career

  09-09-2015 19:46
  
  The following comes from Terra Naomi, who was the #1 most subscribed musician on YouTube in 2006 (Puff Daddy was #2). She started the music revolution on YouTube and paved the way for every other musician who followed. 
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  In June of 2006 I became the first musician to build a worldwide following on YouTube. I posted videos every couple of days and called it my “Virtual Summer Tour.” I played my own original songs and some covers. I talked into the camera and answered questions
  
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• Is This The Most Misleading Film Poster Of All Time?

  09-09-2015 19:44
  
  Look a little closer at the poster for new Tom Hardy movie 'Legend'.
  
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• Logic Announces Sophomore Album 'The Incredible True Story' [EXPLICIT]

  09-09-2015 18:07
  
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• Plaque dedicated at country singer Patsy Cline's former home

  09-09-2015 17:58
  
  FREDERICK, Md. (AP) — A plaque has been placed in front of a Frederick home where legendary country singer Patsy Cline once lived.
  
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• Ringo Starr's photographs at the National Portrait Gallery – in pictures

  09-09-2015 17:56
  
  A display of photographs by Ringo Starr is to open at the National Portrait Gallery on 9 September, coinciding with the release of his book Photograph, published by Genesis PublicationsContinue reading...
  
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• Angel Haze Drops New Haunting New Single 'Moonrise Kingdom'

  09-09-2015 17:41
  
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• Ellie Goulding gearing up for NFL kickoff concert

  09-09-2015 17:38
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ellie Goulding won't just be performing at the NFL's season kickoff concert. The British singer-songwriter will also be using it as an opportunity to learn more about American football.
  
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• Holly Hagan Reckons Being Single With Charlotte Will Be Carnage, Oh And She Hates Airbrushing

  09-09-2015 17:35
  
  It's been a busy day.
  
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• LukeIsNotSexy: From YouTuber To Movie Star?!

  09-09-2015 17:23
  
  Luke Cutforth, aka YouTube’s LukeIsNotSexy, is switching from the small screen to the silver screen with his full length feature film debut, The Drowning of Arthur Braxton.
  
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• Undertaker Not Ready To Retire At Wrestlemania 32 Reckons Jim Ross

  09-09-2015 17:10
  
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• 12 Absolutely Amazing Maze Runner Fan Moments

  09-09-2015 15:34
  
  As The Scorch Trials hits cinemas, we thought we'd scour the internet for the very best Runner moments we could find…
  
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• NXT Signing Kana Says Her Favourite WWE Star Ever Is Triple H

  09-09-2015 14:32
  
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• Fearne Cotton & Jesse Wood Welcome Baby Girl Honey Into The World, Congrats!

  09-09-2015 14:11
  
  Cutest name ever.
  
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• Justin Bieber Drops An Acoustic Version Of 'What Do You Mean' And It's Perfect

  09-09-2015 13:45
  
  We still don't know what he means, though.
  
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• Well That Didn't Take Long! Kim Kardashian Is No Longer The Most Followed Person On Instagram

  09-09-2015 13:44
  
  She may have beaten Beyoncé, but who has stolen KK’s crown?
  
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• WWE: Ric Flair Wants To See Ronda Rousey Take On His Daughter Charlotte

  09-09-2015 13:15
  
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• Fast & Furious 7's Tyrese Gibson 'Cried Like A Baby' During Final Paul Walker Scene

  09-09-2015 12:51
  
  That Paul Walker scene was extremely emotional for close friend Tyrese Gibson.
  
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• Tanya Burr & Jim Chapman Looked All Kinds Of Amazing At The GQ Men Of The Year Awards

  09-09-2015 12:34
  
  Where can we get ourselves some of that freshly married glow?
  
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• 4 Celebs You Never Knew Were Refugees

  09-09-2015 12:10
  
  Famous faces with troubled histories.
  
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• Celebrity Big Brother: James Hill Floors Farrah Abraham With Epic Truth Bomb About Her ‘Intimidating Behaviour’

  09-09-2015 11:56
  
  The Apprentice candidate seemed to finally get through to the explosive Teen Mom star.
  
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• Pete Wentz, Is That YOU?!

  09-09-2015 11:54
  
  Just when did the Fall Out Boy star get so blonde and chiselled?
  
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• The 20 Most Watched Music Videos of the Summer

  09-09-2015 11:41
  
  The top 20 music videos of the summer, according to YouTube.My personal favorite video is #1.The post The 20 Most Watched Music Videos of the Summer appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• Ed Sheeran Takes To The Stage With Chris Brown And Performs 'Loyal', Lil Wayne's Verse Included

  09-09-2015 11:32
  
  Who knew the Brit singer had so much swag?!
  
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• Michael Buble 40th birthday: Canadian crooner's best covers from Cry Me A River to Feeling Good

  09-09-2015 11:25
  
  From then on, Buble forged a career as the king of covers, recording his own versions of iconic songs from the likes of Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and even modern pop stars, such as Beyonce and Kanye West. Despite his success, which has included selling out many dates at London's O2 Arena, Buble remains just as humble as ever.
  
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• Robert Pattinson pulled out of Venice Film Festival to avoid Kristen Stewart

  09-09-2015 10:20
  
  Twilight heart-throb Robert Pattinson did not attend Venice International Film Festival 2015 to avoid former girlfriend, American actress Kristen Stewart. It was previously reported that Pattinson, who is currently dating singer FKA twigs, has been busy shooting for the film in Ireland since early August. Meanwhile, the 25-year-old Stewart was at the annual film festival to promote Equals with her co-star Nicholas Hoult.
  
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• Get ready for a Greek tragedy! Charlotte says new season of Geordie Shore is 'literally cut-throat'

  09-09-2015 08:30
  
  The Geordies promise all hell will break loose as season 11 of Geordie Shore hits our screens next month...
  
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• Should One Co-Writer Have the Power to License a Collaborative Work?

  09-09-2015 01:38
  
  Martin Bandier, Chairman and CEO of Sony/ATV, sent the following letter to the company’s songwriters in Nashville. Bandier urges songwriters to go to the NMPA town hall meeting this week.
  The meeting will cover changes being considered in Washington. Bandier says the DOJ is considering introducing 100% licensing for ASCAP and BMI. He says: “This is a complicated subject but it basically means that if either of these PROs controls any part of a song, no matter how small, they would b
  
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