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• Holly Hagan Reveals She's Not Even Speaking To Kyle Christie Right Now!

  09-12-2015 23:30
  
  The Geordie Shore star opens her heart in a magazine interview...
  
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• Pandora Signs Multi-Year Deal with SONGS Music Publishing

  09-12-2015 21:12
  
   
  SONGS Music Publishing , the sixth biggest publishing company in the US, has struck a direct licensing deal with Pandora.
  Pandora describes the multi-year, direct-licensing agreement as ‘creating business benefits.’  Such benefits are likely to give Pandora the flexibility to launch an interactive streaming service in 2016, due to recently bought Rdio assets.  The news comes a month after the world’s largest publisher Sony/ATV announced a direct
  
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• Tunecore Hack Clean-Up Continues; Free Identity Protection Offered to Users

  09-12-2015 20:52
  
  Last week, Tunecore disclosed a serious server breach that occurred in November.  The exact nature of was compromised and/or stolen remains uncertain, though Tunecore is now taking steps to protect its users.  According the following email leaked to DMN, Tunecore is extending complete identity protection services for one year to anyone possibly affected, all at no charge.
  Here’s the correspondence, mailed Tuesday, December 8th: 
  More as this develops.  Se
  
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• Artists, Warner Music settle 'Happy Birthday' copyright case

  09-12-2015 20:35
  
  By Andrew Chung NEW YORK (Reuters) - The artists and filmmakers who sued Warner/Chappell Music over the copyright to the one of the world's most recognizable songs, "Happy Birthday to You," have settled with the company, according to court papers released on Wednesday. Chief U.S. District Judge George King in Los Angeles said in the papers that a trial scheduled for next week would not go ahead after the parties had agreed to settle. In September, King ruled that Warner/Chappell, the music publi
  
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• Goldlink talks about his latest project, the UK scene & more

  09-12-2015 20:18
  
  Goldlink talks about his latest project, the UK scene & more
  
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• Fewer Than 10% of Spotify Users Listened to One Full Album Last Month

  09-12-2015 20:16
  
  Grandpa, what’s an album?Forget about 25 or 1989.  Because those are extreme exceptions to a totally new rule, which is that most music fans never listen to complete albums.  And the proof is in the data: according to the results of a study now disclosed by Universal Music Group, a vast majority of Spotify listeners never finish an album front-to-finish, much less start one.
  “<10%”More specifically, fewer than 10 percent of Spotify ‘freemium’ user
  
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• Aurous, the ‘Popcorn Time for Music,’ Settles Lawsuit for $3 Million

  09-12-2015 19:21
  
  Aurous, once dubbed the ‘Popcorn Time for Music,’ will never see the light of day.  According to legal filings with the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida, where legal proceedings against Aurous initiated, a $3 million settlement has now been reached.  As part of the expensive terms, Aurous will never be released, ever.
  The settlement clearly establishes two things: (a) Aurous was responsible for massive copyright infringement, and (b) the application&nb
  
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• Adele attacked by Noel Gallagher in foul-mouthed rant: 'It's music for f**king grannies'

  09-12-2015 18:33
  
  After more than four years out of the limelight Adele made a sensational return to music in November with her comeback album, 25. Former Oasis star Noel Gallagher has launched a scathing attacked against the 27-year-old powerhouse branding the Hello songstress "music for f***ing grannies". Lately, the one I've been asked about is Adele.
  
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• Gospel singer LaBreeska Hemphill dies at age 75

  09-12-2015 18:20
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gospel singer LaBreeska Hemphill, who co-founded the award-winning family group The Hemphills, has died in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 75.
  
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• This Is Why The 1975's Matty Healy Won't Be Wearing Makeup On Tour

  09-12-2015 17:51
  
  Someone introduce him to YouTube tutorials already
  
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• The Kardashians' Hair Stylist Is Launching A Line Of Products To Give You Hair Like Kendall Jenner

  09-12-2015 17:34
  
  Your ticket to hair shinier than a prize winning pony's.
  
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• Dinosaur Jr: 'J Mascis was really into UK Oi! punk – he had a skinhead'

  09-12-2015 17:34
  
  As J Mascis, guitarist, singer and grunge icon turns 50, Rock’s Backpages brings you an interview with Dinosaur Jr from Vox magazine in 1991J Mascis and Murph, the nuclei of Dinosaur Jr, slouch in their swivel chairs and reiterate their gladness that their next record is coming out on an internationally respected major label. “It’s more like a solid foundation,” sighs J. “You know you’re going to be there for a little while; they have money which they’ll
  
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• Kehlani @ Heaven

  09-12-2015 17:26
  
  Kehlani @ Heaven
  
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• Three amazing talents link up on 'Cheating on me'

  09-12-2015 16:52
  
  Three amazing talents link up on 'Cheating on me'
  
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• EXCLUSIVE: Gaz Beadle Reveals 'First Date' Nerves With Charlotte Crosby During Secret Meet Ups Outside The Geordie Shore House

  09-12-2015 16:34
  
  THESE TWO!
  
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• Adele vs Ahmet Kaya: Star 'could end up in court' over Kurdish Million Years Ago plagiarism row

  09-12-2015 16:16
  
  Global pop superstar Adele could end up in court over claims that a track from her record-breaking new album bears a striking similarity to a 1985 Kurdish folk hit. Music experts are analysing Million Years Ago, from the album 25, after outraged fans of Ahmet Kaya claimed that it was "plagiarised" from his song Acilara Tutunmak (Clinging to Pain). The singer's daughter, Melis Kaya told IBTimes UK that her family believed it was "unlikely" the London-born star or her co-writer had stolen the song
  
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• A One Direction Fan Sat Next To Harry Styles On A Plane For 10 Hours Because Dreams Do Come True

  09-12-2015 16:16
  
  Like a fanfic come to life.
  
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• 15 Craziest Instagram Hair Trends Of 2015

  09-12-2015 15:55
  
  Featuring Lottie Tomlinson and Zayn Malik's hairy bits
  
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• Lionel Richie reveals the impact of his 'baby making' music

  09-12-2015 15:34
  Fans tell Lionel that his romantic, “baby making” songs have inspired them to procreate.
  
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• Kojey Radical Shares New Record ‘Blind Eye’

  09-12-2015 15:06
  
  Kojey Radical Shares New Record ‘Blind Eye’
  
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• How To Recreate Kendall Jenner, Selena Gomez and Gigi Hadid's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Makeup

  09-12-2015 14:48
  
  Because who wouldn't want a face like the model squad?
  
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• Jacob Banks releases "Monster" Video

  09-12-2015 14:16
  
  Jacob Banks releases "Monster" Video
  
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• Marnie Simpson Reveals Getting Engaged Has Been Her Best Memory Of 2015

  09-12-2015 13:52
  
  The Geordie Shore star has made a surprising confession...
  
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• A Hunger Games Prequel Is Probably In The Works, & We Have Jennifer Lawrence’s Thoughts On It All

  09-12-2015 13:51
  
  What exactly does J-Law make of it?
  
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• Justin Bieber Proves He's Still BFFs With Niall Horan, Despite The Fact 1D's Finest Is Now Dating Selena Gomez

  09-12-2015 13:39
  
  Is this shade? We just can't tell anymore.
  
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• Max Morley Has Broken His Silence Over Charlotte Crosby And Gaz Beadle Kiss, Spoiler: It Ain't Pretty

  09-12-2015 13:20
  
  Spare a thought for poor Max :(
  
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• Caroline Flack Can't Believe Her Eyes At This Racy Pic Of Her And Olly Murs

  09-12-2015 12:22
  
  And neither can we!
  
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• YouTuber Connor Franta Marks One Year Anniversary Of His Coming Out Video In The Best Way

  09-12-2015 12:09
  
  He's got some words of support for any LGBTQ kids preparing to come out
  
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• OMG, Charlotte Crosby And Gary Beadle Have Been Caught Tashing On In Holly Hagan’s Snapchat Story

  09-12-2015 11:32
  
  They were holding hands outside the club too, FYI.
  
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• Justin Bieber's Mystery Girl Doesn't Really 'Know How To Deal' With Her New Found Fame

  09-12-2015 11:20
  
  Thanks alot, Biebs.
  
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• Bonnie Lou, pioneering country and rock singer dies at 91

  09-12-2015 08:43
  
  CINCINNATI (AP) — Bonnie Lou, a pioneering country music artist and rock 'n' roll singer and who later became a TV host, has died. She was 91.
  
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• Spotify Is Now Preparing to Offer Premium-Only, ‘Gated’ Content

  09-12-2015 07:54
  
  The wheels on this change started in early August, as first reported by Digital Music News.  Now, in the wake of high profile holdouts from Adele and Coldplay, Spotify is preparing to restrict certain content to paying subscribers only.
  The exact start dates for this restricted ‘windowing’ are uncertain, though Spotify could toe the waters within weeks with limited tests.
  Leaks from the negotiating table are already emerging, with plenty of details undoubtedly ahead.  &ldq
  
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• Want to know the most popular music videos searched for on YouTube in 2015?

  09-12-2015 07:02
  
  As the year draws to a close, we’ve taken a look at the most popular music videos as searched for in the UK.
  
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• Soulja Boy Undergoing Surgery to Remove Face Tattoos

  09-12-2015 06:41
  
  Soulja Boy, Before:
  Soulja Boy, After:No, it’s not make-up: Soulja Boy is definitely undergoing laser surgery to remove tattoos on his face, part of an effort to update his thuggish image for 2016.  “I gotta switch the move up,” Soulja told host Nina Parker of VH1’s Love and Hip Hop Hollywood. “People say I’m a thug and all that s–t, so I’m getting laser done.”
  “I made some mistakes when I was younger.”
  Soulja Boy, a househol
  
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• Premiere: The Weeknd & Bella Hadid Are Badass In 'In The Night' - Watch Here! (NSFW)

  09-12-2015 01:01
  
  See the stylised brand new vid from The Weeknd first with MTV...
  
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• The Making Of [Parental Advisory]

  09-12-2015 01:00 via mtv.co.uk
  
  The Making Of
  
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• Spotify mulls a 'paid only' option for new music releases

  09-12-2015 00:44
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Music-streaming giant Spotify is considering allowing musicians to reserve new releases for paying subscribers, although it balked at doing so for Coldplay's latest album, according to a person familiar with the matter.
  
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