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• Celebrity Big Brother 2016: Scotty T Kisses Megan McKenna And Tiffany Pollard As Jonathan Cheban Quits

  11-01-2016 23:13
  
  There's never a dull moment in the CBB house.
  
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• Nile Rodgers: Bowie was the Picasso of rock’n’roll

  11-01-2016 22:49
  
  The producer of Let’s Dance, Bowie’s biggest-selling album, asked the singer if he’d made it too funky. ‘Is there such a thing?’ he repliedI remember the first time I ever heard David Bowie’s music because I was naked! Big time! It was in the most romantic, amazing, hippy situation you can think of – I was playing in a club in Miami Beach and they used to have a nude beach there, so this girl who was the night club’s photographer said: “Let&r
  
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• David Bowie: legendary rock star dies of cancer aged 69 – updates – as they happened

  11-01-2016 22:46
  
  We followed all the reaction and tributes to the musician who died of cancer after 18-month illnessDavid Bowie dies at the age of 69The Guardian view on David Bowie: the misfit megastarDavid Bowie: the man who thrilled the world50 David Bowie momentsNile Rodgers: Bowie was the Picasso of rock’n’rollWhat did he mean to you? Share your memories and pictures here 8.46am AESTThe tributes are still coming but we’re going to round off the action here. His a summary of what’s ha
  
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• Tributes for iconic singer David Bowie

  11-01-2016 22:11
  
  LONDON (AP) — Tributes have poured in for singer David Bowie, who died Sunday aged 69. Politicians, entertainers, actors and astronauts have expressed their sadness at his death. Here is a look at some of the reactions:
  
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• 3 Wheel-Ups (Ft. Giggs) [Explicit]

  11-01-2016 22:04 via mtv.co.uk
  
  3 Wheel-ups (feat. Giggs)
  
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• 'A musical genius': Australians react to news of David Bowie's death

  11-01-2016 22:02
  
  Molly Meldrum says singer, who lived for a decade in Australia, was a revolutionary who changed the face of music, but also an utter gentlemanA lovely man who just happened to be a musical genius, is how Australian music legend Molly Meldrum remembers the “revolutionary” David Bowie.Bowie, who lived and worked for a decade in Australia, died on Sunday aged 69 after an 18-month battle with cancer. Continue reading...
  
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• Guy Holding ‘Trump Likes Nickelback’ Sign Kicked Out of Donald Trump Rally

  11-01-2016 21:35
  
  Donald Trump has been accused of race-baiting, targeting Muslims, attacking women, and plunging the Republican Party into disarray while handing the race to Hillary Clinton.  But at a recent rally in South Carolina, the presidential hopeful faced a fresh attack.
  It’s unclear how Trump’s musical preferences were discovered, though the sign was quickly confiscated.  Shortly thereafter, the ‘heckler’ was removed from the event by Trump campaign officials acco
  
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• Worldwide tributes to David Bowie: 'His death was a work of art'

  11-01-2016 21:18
  
  Friends and collaborators recall singer’s last interactions with them amid a re-examination of Blackstar, his final workDavid Bowie’s latest album, released last week to coincide with his 69th birthday, has been described as his “parting gift” as collaborators and friends paid tribute to the iconic star after the unexpected announcement of his death.
  Friends and collaborators recalled Bowie’s final interactions with them amid a re-examination of Blackstar, his final
  
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• Underground Heat: Dai Burger

  11-01-2016 21:16
  
  This week on Underground Heat we feature eclectic New York artist Dai Burger
  
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• David Bowie’s style legacy: ‘He stole ideas from everywhere’

  11-01-2016 21:02
  
  From Aladdin Sane’s jumpsuit to the Thin White Duke’s suits, Bowie’s distinctive outfits have influenced designers from Jean Paul Gaultier to Hedi SlimaneIn 2012, I visited the V&A’s costume preservation department to see the preparations for the museum’s record-breaking David Bowie retrospective the following year. A curator carefully unwrapped the tissue paper around one garment and laid it out for me to see. It was an item as familiar to me as the school unif
  
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• 'All Hail Starman And Hero': Tributes To Bowie

  11-01-2016 20:51
  
  From the International Space Station to the Vatican, the death of singer and style icon David Bowie has drawn tributes from a wide spectrum of high-profile figures. Bowie's son Duncan Jones confirmed his loss on Twitter and wrote: "Very sorry and sad to say it's true. Fans left flowers at a mural to Bowie in Brixton, London, where he grew up, and there were similar scenes in the US where candles were placed on his star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
  
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• The Latest: Models honor David Bowie with glittery makeup

  11-01-2016 20:46
  
  LONDON (AP) — The latest on the death of singer David Bowie. All times local.
  
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• 'We thought he'd go on for ever': Bowie fans gather worldwide to pay tribute

  11-01-2016 20:45
  
  From Brixton to Beckenham, Berlin and New York, mountains of flowers and notes show how singer touched millions of livesFrom Brixton, where he was born, to Beckenham, where he came of age; from Berlin, which generated three of his 25 remarkable albums, to New York’s Soho, his home for the past two decades, fans of David Bowie are mourning the death of one of rock’s most incandescent stars.In south London, where David Robert Jones spent the first four years of his life in the late 194
  
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• Spotify Is About to Announce 100 Million Total Active Users

  11-01-2016 20:33
  
  Apple Music has just crossed 10 million paying subscribers, a game-changing number that comes just six months after launch.  But catching up to Spotify may be harder than it looks.According to stats now being leaked to Digital Music News, Spotify has just crossed 100 million total users, a monstrous number that also includes more than 25 million paying subscribers.  Actually, that paying number could be more than 30 million, though DMN couldn’t confirm anything by Monday morning
  
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• Breaking: Spotify Is About to Announce 100 Million Total Active Users

  11-01-2016 20:33
  
  Apple Music has just crossed 10 million paying subscribers, a game-changing number that comes just six months after launch.  But catching up to Spotify may be harder than it looks.According to stats now being leaked to Digital Music News, Spotify has just crossed 100 million total users, a monstrous number that also includes more than 25 million paying subscribers.  Actually, that paying number could be more than 30 million, though DMN couldn’t confirm anything by Monday morning
  
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• Burberry gets close to the audience at London Fashion Week

  11-01-2016 19:55
  
  LONDON (AP) — The Burberry showcase is the highlight of any London Fashion Week, and with good reason. Guests and journalists alike can always expect an impressive production, a well-chosen live musician, a roster of international stars just jetting in for the show, a line-up of well-designed clothes and a bit of a twist.
  
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• The Latest: MTV, VH1 to dedicate programing to David Bowie

  11-01-2016 19:46
  
  LONDON (AP) — The latest on the death of singer David Bowie. All times local.
  
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• The music world pays tribute to an 'extraordinary' David Bowie

  11-01-2016 19:37
  
  The cultural pioneer’s death in New York on Sunday, following an 18-month battle with cancer, was confirmed by his family.
  
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• The Latest: Candles, flowers cover Bowie's star in Hollywood

  11-01-2016 18:44
  
  LONDON (AP) — The latest on the death of singer David Bowie. All times local.
  
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• 5 January Sale Bargains You Can Still Get Your Hands On

  11-01-2016 18:42
  
  Treats that also give back to charity.
  
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• Remembering David Bowie's work in TV, film and stage

  11-01-2016 18:02
  
  Bowie wasn’t just an excellent musician – he was also a talented actor.
  
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• Factbox - From Vatican to outer space, tributes flood in for David Bowie

  11-01-2016 17:51
  Taking to social media as well as in statements, music world collaborators and fans praised Bowie's groundbreaking oeuvre and offered their own recollections of the singer, known for a string of hits such as "Space Oddity" and "Let's Dance". Below are some of the tributes to Bowie, who released his last album "Blackstar" on Friday, also his birthday: DUNCAN JONES, BOWIE'S SON, POSTING A PICTURE OF THE SINGER ON TWITTER: "Very sorry and sad to say it's true. For now, it is appropriate to cry." TH
  
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• Allana Verde covers Tamia’s 1998 hit, “So Into You”

  11-01-2016 17:42
  
  Listen to young singer Allana Verde killing Tamia's classic track “So Into You”
  
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• Vote For Your Fave Britney Spears Single Ever!

  11-01-2016 17:30
  
  A very special anniversay is coming up and you know we love a vote...
  
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• There's Now A Makeup Line For You To Wear To The Gym

  11-01-2016 17:29
  
  It won't sweat off your face either
  
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• The Latest: David Bowie's death felt on iTunes charts

  11-01-2016 17:23
  LONDON (AP) — The latest on the death of singer David Bowie. All times local.
  
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• David Bowie: 1947-2016

  11-01-2016 17:19
  
  “David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer. While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the family’s privacy during their time of grief.”
  Statement issued Monday morning by David Bowie’s family.
  It’s the biggest cliché, but it aptly applies to David Bowie: he died doing what he loved.  Early this morning, Bowie was pronounced dead at 69, the end of an 18-month battle
  
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• The Wrap Up Speaks To One Of Grime's Finest Frisco

  11-01-2016 17:07
  
  We spoke to Grime Legend Frisco about his latest collaboration with Shakka, BBK's 2015 and what to expect from him this year..
  
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• Celebrity Big Brother 2016: Scotty T And Megan McKenna Can’t Stop Kissing Each Other

  11-01-2016 16:54
  
  Apparently they’re just ‘besties’
  
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• Celebrity Big Brother 2016: Angie Bowie Decides To Stay In The House After Hearing The News Of Her Ex-Husband's Death

  11-01-2016 16:39
  
  The pair were married for 10 years in the 70s...
  
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• Hilarious 'Unspirational' Instagram Account Gets Real About Your January Motivational Quote Pics

  11-01-2016 16:38
  
  For anyone who'd rather be sleeping than doing a spin class.
  
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• 13 of David Bowie's most memorable quotes

  11-01-2016 16:04
  
  The pioneering singer on fame, pop music and more.
  
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• David Bowie dead: Fans lay flowers at Ziggy Stardust plaque in London

  11-01-2016 15:36
  David Bowie fans began to lay floral tributes in London on 11 January, just hours after news broke confirming the singer's death. Fans and media started arriving at 23 Heddon Street in London's West End, where a plaque commemorates the spot where Bowie posed for the cover of his iconic album The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars. The phone box from the back cover of the album, where Bowie stood dressed as a Droog inspired by the film A Clockwork Orange shot by Terry Pasto
  
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• David Bowie's Blackstar set for top of album chart

  11-01-2016 15:31
  
  The singer’s 25th studio album could become his 10th number one album.
  
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• David Bowie fans pay tribute at Ziggy Stardust album cover location – video

  11-01-2016 15:31
  
  Fans lay flowers and leave messages for David Bowie at Heddon Street in Mayfair, central London, where the photo was taken for Bowie’s 1972 album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars. Some were shocked at the news of his death and came to pay their respects and chat to other fans. Photograph: Dominic Lipinski/PA WireShare your memories of David BowieContinue reading...
  
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• Everything You Need To Know About Birthday Boy Cody Simpson

  11-01-2016 15:26
  
  Because he's really quite the catch.
  
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• Music Minute: World mourns death of David Bowie as Blackstar expected to top charts

  11-01-2016 15:15
  It's a sad day for the music world as legendary singer/songwriter David Bowie has died. In a statement confirming the news, Bowie's spokesperson said: "While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the family's privacy during their time of grief." He is survived by his wife, Iman, and children Duncan and Alexandria. Bowie had released 25th album Blackstar on his birthday just three days before his death and it is expected to top the UK charts on 15 January.
  
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• Kendall Jenner Has A Secret Instagram Twin That You Probably Never Knew About

  11-01-2016 14:54
  
  Meet Kirby Jenner
  
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• PSG asks rap artist MIA to stop using its brand and sponsors

  11-01-2016 14:50
  
  PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain is threatening rap artist M.I.A. with legal action if the singer does not stop using the French soccer club's image in a video clip for her song "Borders."
  
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• Astronauts join in with tributes to 'Starman' David Bowie

  11-01-2016 14:43
  
  Commander Chris Hadfield and British astronaut Tim Peake have both shared tributes to the space-loving musician.
  
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• The Importance Of David Bowie: 6 Career-Defining Moments

  11-01-2016 14:35
  
  Following the sad passing of the rock icon, we chart just a few of the major moments of David Bowie's career...
  
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• From Vatican to outer space, tributes flood in for David Bowie

  11-01-2016 14:31
  Taking to Twitter or Facebook, many praised Bowie's groundbreaking music and offered their own recollections of the singer, known for a string of hits such as "Space Oddity" and "Let's Dance". Below are some of the tributes to Bowie, who released his last album "Blackstar" on Friday, also his birthday: DUNCAN JONES, BOWIE'S SON, POSTING A PICTURE OF THE SINGER ON TWITTER: "Very sorry and sad to say it's true. For now, it is appropriate to cry." THE ROLLING STONES' OFFICIAL TWITTER ACCOUNT: "The
  
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• Legendary musician David Bowie dies of cancer at 69

  11-01-2016 14:16
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — David Bowie, the other-worldly musician who broke pop and rock boundaries with his creative musicianship, nonconformity, striking visuals and a genre-spanning persona he christened Ziggy Stardust, died of cancer Sunday. He was 69 and had just released a new album.
  
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• David Bowie remembered as 'somebody who redefined pop music'

  11-01-2016 14:10
  David Bowie will be remembered as "somebody who redefined pop music", according to his biographer.
  
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• 12 Times David Bowie Changed The Face Of Fashion Forever

  11-01-2016 13:43
  
  His most iconic looks that changed fashion
  
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• Lady Gaga Confirms New Album In 2016 & A New Look To Go With It

  11-01-2016 13:32
  
  Could it be inspired by The Countess?
  
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• 'I've Grown To Hate It': Geordie Shore's Charlotte Crosby Is DEFINITELY Having A Nose Job

  11-01-2016 13:28
  
  We think you're a proper worldie no matter what, Char!
  
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• All The Golden Globes 2016 After-Party Looks You Need To See Before You Recreate Them On Your Next Night Out

  11-01-2016 13:28
  
  'Cause after the show comes the...
  
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• Exclusive! "He Broke My Heart": Scotty T's Ex-Girlfriend Ashleigh Speaks Out Ahead Of Joining Him On Ex On The Beach

  11-01-2016 13:09
  
  It looks like our fave buck squad lad has some making up to do...
  
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• Geordie Shore's Gaz Beadle Bets Charlotte Crosby £20 They'll Bang Again

  11-01-2016 12:59
  
  Seems pretty confident!
  
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