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• Beyonce set to start 'Formation' world tour in April

  08-02-2016 22:01
  After a sizzling performance during the Super Bowl on Sunday and shortly after releasing the new single “Formation” and music video, Beyonce announced she would embark on a world tour in April. It will be the first major world tour by the Grammy-winning singer in three years. During the halftime Super Bowl performance with Cold Play and Bruno Mars she dominated the conversation on social media.
  
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• Rihanna's 'Anti' scores Billboard 200 top spot

  08-02-2016 21:50
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rihanna's new album, "Anti," officially took the top spot on the Billboard 200 album charts on Monday, a week after 1 million giveaway copies made it ineligible for Billboard consideration. "Anti" sold 166,000 units, comprising album and song sales and streaming activity, in its second week of release, according to figures from Nielsen Soundscan. That was enough to unseat Adele's "25" from the No. 1 spot, while American rapper Kevin Gates' debut album, "Islah," took second p
  
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• Geordie Shore's Charlotte Crosby And Gaz Beadle Spotted Getting Cosy After Night Out

  08-02-2016 18:53
  
  AGAIN?!
  
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• Jimi Hendrix's former London flat to open as a museum

  08-02-2016 18:30
  
  Musician’s old bedroom at 23 Brook Street has been restored as part of permanent exhibition launching on WednesdayThe London room where Jimi Hendrix slept, entertained and played records so loudly his two giant speakers kept breaking, is about to open to the public.The guitar legend moved into 23 Brook Street in 1968 – and more than 45 years later the bedroom/living room of the home has been recreated down to Hendrix’s two telephones – one old-school black Bakelite, one m
  
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• Neck Contouring Proves That Maybe, Just Maybe, The Sculpting Trend Has Gone Too Far

  08-02-2016 18:11
  
  'Cos nobody got time for that.
  
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• 13 Times Sophia Smith Was Instagram Goals

  08-02-2016 18:02
  
  SO MANY GOALS.
  
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• Premiere: Armin van Buuren Sparks A Jail Break In 'Heading Up High' Video

  08-02-2016 17:15
  
  EXCLUSIVE! Watch the music video for AvB's brand new anthem featuring Kensington, first with MTV...
  
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• This American Student's Response To Body-Shaming Is Perfect

  08-02-2016 16:58
  
  She's basically having none of it
  
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• Even Cara Delevingne And Kendall Jenner's Waxworks Hang Out Together

  08-02-2016 16:55
  
  Their friendship has been cemented in wax.
  
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• Gimme celluloid: a history of Mick Jagger on film

  08-02-2016 16:54
  
  Ahead of HBO’s rock drama Vinyl, which the Rolling Stones singer executive-produced, we take a look at his small screen and big screen exploits, which range from a terrible Ned Kelly to a sterling PerformanceMick Jagger’s role as executive producer on HBO rock drama Vinyl – the idea for which he first dreamed up in the mid-90s – is only the latest in a surprisingly meaty list of involvements in film and television for the Rolling Stones frontman. He has utilised his star
  
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• Jonas Kaufmann performs Tosca's Recondita Armonia – exclusive video

  08-02-2016 16:53
  
  It was one of opera’s most celebrated performances of 2015 – Jonas Kaufmann’s all-Puccini gala concert at La Scala, Milan, with arias and scenes from Turandot, Tosca, Manon Lescaut and La Fanciulla del West. “Jonas Kaufmann conquers La Scala,” declared La Stampa. Now you can see it, when it is broadcast in cinemas in the UK, US, Canada, Australia and across Europe, and enjoy the singer the New York Times called “the most important, versatile tenor of his gener
  
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• Beyoncé unleashes Black Panthers homage at Super Bowl 50

  08-02-2016 16:52
  
  Star makes political statement with dancers posing with raised fists à la Tommie Smith and John Carlos at 1968 OlympicsWith references to the Black Lives Matter movement, Malcolm X and the Black Panthers, Beyoncé’s half-time show at the Super Bowl on Sunday might be the most radical political statement from the superstar in her 20-year career.Backing dancers wearing Black Panther-style berets and clad in black leather were photographed after the performance posing with raised
  
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• English National Opera singers to vote on strike action

  08-02-2016 16:47
  
  Equity union says proposed pay and job cuts amount to ‘cultural vandalism’ that threatens company’s artistic future
  On Friday, the chorus of English National Opera were on stage in front of more than 2,000 people as part of an exhilarating opening night of Mozart’s The Magic Flute. On Monday they performed a two-minute Gilbert and Sullivan song for a tiny audience of journalists. But it is the latter which may, in the long run, prove the most important.The 44-strong choru
  
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• The Reason Behind Kylie Jenner’s Breakdown Over Tyga Is Revealed On KUWTK

  08-02-2016 16:26
  
  At least her sisters were being super supportive…
  
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• Super Bowl 50 highlights: Beyonce and Coldplay dazzle during half-time show

  08-02-2016 16:12
  In this week's Music Minute, we take a look at Coldplay's stunning half-time show at the Super Bowl 50, which took place on Sunday (7 February) and featured special-guest appearances from Beyonce and Bruno Mars. It was a jam-packed half-time show with British faves Coldplay headlining the prestigious event and bringing along a couple of special guests. Chris Martin and the band were joined by none other than Beyonce and Bruno Mars, who came face-to-face for an epic dance-off before all three act
  
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• Latir Shares Beautiful Visuals For 'Where Time Stands Still'

  08-02-2016 16:11
  
  Back at the end of 2015, singer Latir shared his expressive and melodic six track EP'Adolescence'. Fast forward to 2016, and Latir has unveiled his cinematic visuals for 'Where Time Stands Still'.
  
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• BBCSO/Oramo/Fleming review – precision and exotic colour

  08-02-2016 16:09
  
  Barbican, London
  Vocal works by Holloway and Hillborg were beautifully performed by US soprano Renée Fleming and the BBCSO under Sakari OramoCurrently the subject of the Barbican’s Artist Spotlight, Renée Fleming gave two works their UK premiere in this programme by the BBC Symphony under its chief conductor, Sakari Oramo.Appropriately for a singer who speaks excellent French, the first was C’Est l’Extase, a sequence of 10 settings by Debussy of the poet Paul Verl
  
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• Kopatchinskaja: Changing Minds festival review – riveting music making

  08-02-2016 16:07
  
  Royal Festival Hall, London
  Violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja’s approach is unconventional and Marin Alsop and the OAE backed her all the way, but her unmediated intensity brought Kurtág and Schumann’s music aliveThe Southbank Centre’s weekend exploring mental health coincided neatly with the 90th birthday this month of György Kurtág, whose music is connected to ideas of psychology more explicitly than most. And the musician forming the fulcrum of its two con
  
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• Stella And Jared Evan Team Up For The Alternative R&B ‘New Toy’

  08-02-2016 15:29
  
  Hailing all the way from San Francisco, alternative R&B songstress STELLA has been steadily making a name for herself on the underground music scene and is ready to spread her talent further her phenomenal new release ‘New Toy’.
  
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• Jessica Agombar Unveils Brand New Smash ‘Cookie Cutter’

  08-02-2016 15:16
  
  After wowing audiences with her huge debut ‘Bam Bam’, Bow songstress Jessica Agombar returns with her brand new offering ‘Cookie Cutter’.
  
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• 13 People Who Definitely Misunderstood The Concept Of Netflix And Chill

  08-02-2016 15:06
  
  So very very awkward.
  
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• Megan McKenna Claims Jordan Davies Is A 'Lying Scumbag' As The Two Engage In Explosive Twitter Spat

  08-02-2016 13:52
  
  So awkward.
  
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• Nolay Links Up With Kid For "Fires"

  08-02-2016 13:51
  
  Continuing to build up momentum and up the ante for her early anticipated EP 'Grime Guts And Glory', NoLay shares her latest cut, 'Fires'.
  
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• Harry Styles Has Got Quite The Celeb Mentor On Hand To Offer Him Advice

  08-02-2016 13:34
  
  Fancy.
  
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• Is Rita Ora returning to The Voice?

  08-02-2016 13:28
  
  Rita Ora is rumoured to make a comeback on the BBC show titled The Voice. The Poison singer had quit the show to appear on ITV's The X Factor. Ora officially joined The X Factor panel in 2015 alongside Simon Cowell, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Nick Grimshaw.
  
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• Beyoncé's Formation review – a rallying cry that couldn't be more timely

  08-02-2016 13:07
  
  Beyoncé’s Super Bowl surprise single was the perfect way to follow her shock album from two years ago: she’s made a black consciousness masterpieceFully realising a masterpiece can be a double-edged sword. In the two years since Beyoncé “changed the game with that digital drop”, I’ve frequently wondered just how she could possibly follow it.Related: Super Bowl half-time show review – Beyoncé easily steals the show from ColdplayContinue rea
  
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• Can't Decide Which Festivals To Go To This Summer? Don't Worry, Our Guide Has Got It Covered

  08-02-2016 13:04
  
  There are SO many to choose from...
  
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• Beyonce includes UK and Ireland dates on world tour

  08-02-2016 12:51
  Beyonce is going on a world tour and is stopping off in the UK and Ireland.
  
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• Amanda Palmer's playlist – Michael Nyman, Beck, Górecki and more

  08-02-2016 12:47
  
  To mark the release of her EP of Bowie covers featuring a string quartet, the musician picks five of her favourite classical-leaning tracksIn the thick of making the minimal-leaning, string quartet David Bowie tribute that I just put out with Jherek Bischoff, I began thinking about strings and my more classical-leaning influences and about how strings can translate melody and music. When I first found Michael Nyman as a teenager, I made it the soundtrack to my life, and it was one of those beaut
  
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• Kendall Jenner Goes On Sweary Rant At Dad Caitlyn After She Invites Herself To The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

  08-02-2016 12:41
  
  WOW.
  
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• Emma Watson's New Fringe Is The Ultimate Style For Anyone Going Through That Awkward Growing Out Phase

  08-02-2016 12:26
  
  Flyaway winter fringe problems, sorted.
  
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• SPOILER ALERT! Watch The Shocking Moment Megan McKenna Throws A Drink Over Jordan Davies' Ex In Brand New Ex On The Beach

  08-02-2016 12:03
  
  Mad McKenna is BACK...
  
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• Beyoncé's Super Bowl Outfit Was A Nod To Michael Jackson And The Internet Loved It

  08-02-2016 11:54
  
  Another day, another slay.
  
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• Bugzy Malone Returns With Visuals For "Mosh Pit Gang"

  08-02-2016 11:51
  
  After an undeniably explosive 2015, Manchester's Bugzy Malone is set to grab 2016 by the cuff. The MC shares his latest visuals for his festival anthem "Mosh Pit Gang".
  
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• Jenna McDougall: "I’m Not Afraid Anymore"

  08-02-2016 11:50
  
  We talk Humans, 'Clueless' and Ricky Martin and more with the Tonight Alive frontwoman...
  
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• Lamar Odom Marks Milestone In Recovery As He Joins Khloe And Kim Kardashian On A Hike

  08-02-2016 11:36
  
  The basketball star is definitely on the mend.
  
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• Beyoncé Announces World Tour After Performing New Track 'Formation' At The Super Bowl

  08-02-2016 11:36
  
  Casual.
  
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• Worship and Tribute: the difficult world of Glassjaw fandom

  08-02-2016 11:00
  
  They’ve only managed two albums in the last 16 years, but their fans are among the most devoted. Here one British fan explains the band’s bittersweet appealWhen you’ve waited 16 years to see your favourite band play live, emotions run high. Last Tuesday, I saw New York post-hardcore band Glassjaw for the first time. Yes, it felt strange having a balding 35-year-old man screaming songs I remember from secondary school straight into my right ear for 45 minutes. But I was there. P
  
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• Download festival sets up Lemmy stage in honour of late musician

  08-02-2016 10:59
  
  The annual rock festival will pay respects to the Motörhead frontman with a newly named stage, and another musical tribute is in the works for the GrammysTo mark the career of one of rock’s most prominent forces, Download 2016 will pay tribute to the late Lemmy Kilmister with a stage named after the late frontman, with an additional musical tribute in the works.The event, which takes place on the grounds of Donington Park, Leicestershire, has announced that it will honour the Motö
  
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• Beyoncé Basically Stole The Show From Coldplay During Their Super Bowl Halftime Performance

  08-02-2016 10:32
  
  Chris Martin is officially this year's left shark.
  
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• Tim Westwood Unveils An Unseen Kanye West Freestyle From The Vault

  08-02-2016 10:26
  
  Check out the unseen freestyle here!
  
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• Facing the music: Renaud Capuçon

  08-02-2016 10:08
  
  Mahler, Brel, Brahms and Woody Allen – the violinist reveals the music and musicians that inspire himHow do you mostly listen to music?
  Most of the time in my head! And sometimes at home, especially on vinyl records. I love the vinyl sound. The revival in recent years is really exciting.What was the first ever record or CD you bought?
  My first ever CD was Gidon Kremer and Valery Afanassiev playing the three Brahms violin sonatas and the Busoni sonata. What an inspiring record. Continue rea
  
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• Beyoncé steals the show: Super Bowl half-time highlights - video

  08-02-2016 09:17
  
  Watch the best bits from the Super Bowl half-time show. Coldplay, Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson share a stage with Beyonce who stole the show. Super Bowl half-time show review: Beyoncé easily steals the show from ColdplayContinue reading...
  
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• Super Bowl half-time show review – Beyoncé easily steals the show from Coldplay

  08-02-2016 08:20
  
  Queen Bey at the height of her powers effortlessly overwhelmed Coldplay’s widescreen anthems in a show that seemed lightweight until she showed up
  What happened on the pitch? See our sporting coverage hereBeyoncé effortlessly stole the Super Bowl half-time show right from under Coldplay’s noses with a guest slot that affirmed her brilliance as a performer. On Saturday, the day before, she had suddenly released her new song Formation. The video, a powerful and politically charg
  
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• Adele says Hello to world domination after topping ANOTHER chart

  08-02-2016 08:01
  
  Could the singer top any more charts? Well, she has.
  
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• Feel the buzz: the album recorded by 40,000 bees

  08-02-2016 08:00
  
  He’s drummed with Spiritualized and Julian Cope. Now Kev Bales has joined up with Wolfgang Buttress and a beehive – to create a transcendental drone symphony“We had a joke in the studio that they were the best band members we’ve ever had,” laughs Kev Bales when describing the recording of Be’s One album. Bales may have spent the last 30 years drumming with the likes of Spiritualized, Soulsavers and Julian Cope, but the musicians he’s referring to here ar
  
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• Bob Dylan's Blood on the Tracks - review: archive, 8 February 1975

  08-02-2016 06:00
  
  8 February 1975: This marks yet another change in his mood and style. It will delight all those who liked the early albums but were baffled by the subsequent developments
  The return of the enigmatic Bob Dylan continues. This time last year he was touring in America after an eight-year break, and had just released the (mostly) peaceful and exquisite Planet Waves. Since then there’s been the patchy double album recorded live on the tour, and Dylan’s surprise return to his old record co
  
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• Lady Gaga nails The Star-Spangled Banner at Super Bowl 50 – video

  08-02-2016 05:37
  
  Lady Gaga wows the crowd at Levi’s Stadium with her performance of the US national anthem before Super Bowl 50 between the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers. Dressed in a sparkling red custom Gucci suit, the singer joins a long list of performers who have sung before kick-off, including Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera and Idina Menzel • Beyoncé steals halftime show – review Continue reading...
  
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• Adele officially named the bestselling artist of 2015

  08-02-2016 05:06
  
  British singer achieved the feat for the full year even though she did not release the album 25 until November Adele, who broke records with her song Hello and latest album 25, was officially the biggest-selling artist of 2015.
  The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), said that the British singer was the top-selling musical act last year based on worldwide sales of recordings. Continue reading...
  
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• Coldplay And Beyonce Thrill Super Bowl Crowd

  08-02-2016 04:42
  
  Coldplay, Beyonce and Bruno Mars have thrilled a global audience of more than 100 million during the Super Bowl 50 half-time show in California. Known mainly for mellow hits, Coldplay treated fans watching the game between the Denver Broncos and the Caroline Panthers at Levi's stadium in Santa Clara to a powerful rendition of their hit Viva La Vida. But all eyes were on Beyonce, who sang and gyrated her way through her latest single Formation.
  
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