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• Adele signs £90m contract with Sony

  23-05-2016 22:46
  
  Singer has reportedly switched from independent XL label with biggest ever record deal for British musicianAdele has signed a multi-album contract with the Sony record label with a headline value of £90m, which if paid out in full would make it the biggest record deal in history.The 28-year-old singer-songwriter, who was the best-selling artist in the world in 2015, was poached by Sony after her original contract that she signed at the age of 19 with British independent label XL expired.Co
  
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• Adele's singular contract shows why she is pop's greatest outlier

  23-05-2016 20:20
  
  Sony’s reported £90m deal may not quite stack up to that sum, but the singer can call the shots because she is bankability personifiedAs the biggest-selling artist of 2015 and (so far) 2016, every report of Adele’s next move is doused in hyperbole. So here comes news of the singer’s “£90m record deal” with Sony that would be “the biggest ever handed to a British musician”. Sony, for now, is not commenting. Related: Adele signs £90m cont
  
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• Adele's £90m contract – warnings from previous megadeals from REM to Robbie

  23-05-2016 19:40
  
  Adele is set to score a £90m payday with Sony – putting her in the same league as the likes of Robbie Williams and Mariah Carey. But do deals like this ever pay off for the labels?Adele – rumour has it! – is the proud owner of a new £90m deal with Sony – which, if true, would make it the most lucrative record contract for both a British artist and a female pop star ever.But, while Adele could soon be rolling in the deep pockets, how well have other mega-money
  
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• Kiss It Better [Explicit]

  23-05-2016 19:03 via mtv.co.uk
  
  Kiss It Better
  
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• Just Like Fire

  23-05-2016 18:56 via mtv.co.uk
  
  Just Like Fire
  
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• Leigh-Anne Pinnock Is The Ultimate Beach Babe As Little Mix's World Tour Continues

  23-05-2016 18:42
  
  She looks HAWT.
  
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• Sofia Coppola's La Traviata opera debut looks good but has little to say

  23-05-2016 18:39
  
  The director’s take on Verdi’s tragic opera has costumes by Valentino and sets by Batman’s production designer … and still it is traditional and clichedTeatro dell’Opera di Roma’s new production of La Traviata was unveiled this weekend to Versace­-clad entertainment movers and shakers, in a special preview performance before the official opening night. With all 15 performance sold out, it seems they may have found the formula for box-office success: it is
  
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• Light It Up (Ft. Nyla & Fuse ODG) (Remix)

  23-05-2016 18:38 via mtv.co.uk
  
  Light It Up (Ft. Nyla & Fuse ODG) (Remix)
  
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• No Money

  23-05-2016 18:33 via mtv.co.uk
  
  No Money
  
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• Boys & Girls (Ft. Pia Mia)

  23-05-2016 18:29 via mtv.co.uk
  
  Boys & Girls (Ft. Pia Mia)
  
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• Close (Ft. Tove Lo) [Parental Advisory]

  23-05-2016 18:08 via mtv.co.uk
  
  Close (Ft. Tove Lo)
  
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• Ariel Winter Just Won Prom Season With Her Disney Princess Inspired Dress

  23-05-2016 18:08
  
  Oh heeeeeey.
  
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• Kanye West is sued by Hungarian rock star for alleged song theft

  23-05-2016 17:51
  Kanye West is being sued by a prominent Hungarian rock singer and composer, who accused the hip-hop star of sampling one of his best-known compositions without permission for the 2013 song "New Slaves." In a complaint filed late Friday in U.S. District Court in Manhattan, Gabor Presser said one-third of "New Slaves," which appeared on the No. 1 album "Yeezus," is an unauthorized copy of "Gyongyhaju Lany," a 1969 song he wrote when he was in the band Omega. Presser described his song, which rough
  
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• Hungarian singer sues Kanye West for $2.5m over New Slaves sample

  23-05-2016 17:42
  
  Gabor Presser says one-third of the song that appeared on the Yeezus album, is an unauthorized copy of a 1969 song he wrote when he was in the band OmegaKanye West is being sued by a prominent Hungarian rock singer and composer, who accused the hip-hop star of sampling one of his best-known compositions without permission for the 2013 song New Slaves. In a complaint filed late on Friday in US district court in Manhattan, Gabor Presser said one-third of New Slaves, which appeared on the No 1 albu
  
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• SEX [Explicit]

  23-05-2016 17:38 via mtv.co.uk
  
  SEX [Explicit]
  
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• Pretty Little Liars’ Shay Mitchell Has Adopted A Pig & It’s Serious Pet Goals

  23-05-2016 17:09
  
  JEALOUS.
  
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• Lihtz Kamraz Debuts Slick Visuals For Latest Single ‘Simplicity’

  23-05-2016 16:48
  
  Following his appearance in one of the hottest shows in the world right now, ‘Empire’ star Lihtz Kamraz releases his brand new single ‘Simplicity’.
  
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• Liana Banks Unleashes Killer New Track ‘Leave Me Alone’

  23-05-2016 16:37
  
  After 2 stellar releases in the form of ‘M.O.N’ and ‘LVLUP’, the stakes were pretty high for Liana Banks to deliver on her third track, and she certainly didn’t disappoint.
  
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• Cheney Debuts New Track 'Astronomy'

  23-05-2016 16:31
  
  If you're a religious Soundcloud surfer, then you may have come across R&B newcomer Cheney before.
  
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• TailrMdeLvn Perform Exclusive Track 'Rare Groove' On Radar Radio

  23-05-2016 16:26
  
  You may remember TailrMdeLvn from their track 'Jodeci' released at the start of the year, featuring ambient production and witty wordplay.
  
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• Kylie Jenner Forced To Change Her Lip Kit Packaging For The Lamest Reason

  23-05-2016 16:24
  
  People suck.
  
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• MTV Crashes Coventry - All Your Need To Know Event Information

  23-05-2016 16:09
  
  To make sure you have the most amazing day possible check out all the official event details for this coming weekend...
  
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• Emma Watson Stars In 'Beauty And The Beast' First Look Teaser

  23-05-2016 16:08
  
  The first trailer for Disney's new live-action movie is beautiful.
  
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• Kristin Kontrol's playlist: Nick Drake, Siouxsie and the Banshees and more

  23-05-2016 15:10
  
  Kristin Kontrol, also known as Dee Dee from the Dum Dum Girls, picks a themed playlist of sadder-than-the-album-versions The first Nick Drake song that was precious to me, and here it is in its infant genius. The delicacy of his voice and phrasing; it swallows me. Each part opens and closes like a gift, asking me questions I still have no answers for. I’ll never have the discipline to learn to play guitar like him, nor the gift of startlingly beautiful songwriting, and I accept this blissf
  
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• Kelis: ‘I don’t think I’ve ever made a milkshake’

  23-05-2016 14:00
  
  The Milkshake singer chats mud, deer and cooking pineapple with beef ahead of her British festival appearances this summerHi, Kelis. You’re playing all sorts of UK festivals this year: I count seven. Any ideas which ones? To be totally honest with you, I’ve seen them on my schedule but I haven’t memorised them. I know I’m doing a lot … Continue reading...
  
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• Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg review –  Gerald Finley brings subtlety and warmth to Glyndebourne’s Sachs

  23-05-2016 13:43
  
  Glyndebourne Opera House, Lewes
  On its first revival, David McVicar’s handsome production feels less convincing and offers few real insights into Wagner’s comedy. Gerald Finley’s Sachs remains a standoutWhen it was new, in 2011, David McVicar’s Glyndebourne production of Wagner’s supreme comedy was much admired for its reticence – for an attention to detail that refused to prioritise political point-making over lucid storytelling. Revived for the first time to
  
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• Vale of Glamorgan festival review – excursions into ecstasy and the ethereal

  23-05-2016 13:36
  
  Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
  BBCNOW under Edwin Outwater explored the relationship between soloist and orchestra in works by Pēteris Vasks and John MetcalfLatvian Pēteris Vasks and John Metcalf are this year celebrating their 70th birthdays and, together with octogenarian Steve Reich, they were featured composers in the Vale of Glamorgan festival. The final concert, given by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales conducted by Edwin Outwater, put the focus on Vasks’ and Metcalf’s di
  
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• Demi Lovato Makes A Statement About Transgender Rights With Her BBMAs outfit

  23-05-2016 13:35
  
  Another day, another slay.
  
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• Billboard music awards: Rihanna, Madonna, Kesha and what we learned

  23-05-2016 13:35
  
  Madonna ruffled feathers with her Prince tribute, Rihanna blew away the cobwebs, and the Weeknd swept the board, winning eight awards – but Ariana Grande stole the show Related: Billboard music awards 2016: Madonna performs Prince tribute – as it happenedContinue reading...
  
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• Chloe Moretz Posts Photo Of Brooklyn Beckham Holding A Dog, Gives Us All Heart Palpitations

  23-05-2016 13:23
  
  HELP.
  
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• Adele 'Set To Sign £90m Sony Music Contract'

  23-05-2016 13:22
  
  Adele is reportedly set to sign a £90m record contract with Sony Music, the biggest deal to ever be handed to a British artist. The deal would eclipse the £80m contract handed to Robbie Williams by EMI in 2002 and would also be the most valuable contract ever handed to a female artist, surpassing the £70m record deal Whitney Houston signed with Arista in 2001. But a Sony Music source told The Sun: "We've secured Adele, who's without doubt the biggest music star in a generation.
  
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• Nothing Like This

  23-05-2016 13:21 via mtv.co.uk
  
  Nothing Like This
  
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• Kim Kardashian Hangs Up Phone On Blac Chyna As Things Get Awkward On KUWTK

  23-05-2016 12:41
  
  So it’s all going well, then.
  
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• What Troye Sivan, Demi Lovato, Ariana Grande And More Celebs Wore To Slay The BBMAs Red Carpet

  23-05-2016 12:33
  
  See who nailed it and who failed it right here.
  
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• Middle (Ft. Bipolar Sunshine) [Parental Advisory]

  23-05-2016 12:18 via mtv.co.uk
  
  Middle (Ft. Bipolar Sunshine)
  
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• If I Were Sorry

  23-05-2016 12:16 via mtv.co.uk
  
  If I Were Sorry
  
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• Spider-Man: Homecoming Sign Up Major A-List Star As Villain!

  23-05-2016 12:04
  
  Looks like this Oscar-winner is finally joining the movie!
  
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• LIKE I WOULD

  23-05-2016 11:59 via mtv.co.uk
  
  LIKE I WOULD
  
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• Demi Lovato shows support for transgender rights at Billboard Music Awards

  23-05-2016 11:32
  
  She wore a statement T-shirt during her performance.
  
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• Minecraft Youtubers Are Getting Sued By Nintendo, Eek!

  23-05-2016 11:21
  
  Here's how not to get sued by a giant corportation!
  
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• Adele's 'Send My Love (To Your New Lover)' Video Has Dropped & It's Trippy AF

  23-05-2016 11:21
  
  You may want to take a seat...
  
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• Rock music is dead, says Red Hot Chili Peppers' bassist Flea

  23-05-2016 11:17
  
  The Californian rocker tells Pearl Jam Radio that joining a rock band nowadays is just viewed as a ‘great money-making opportunity’ Rock music is dead, or at least it is according to Red Hot Chili Peppers’ bassist Flea. The Californian rocker used an interview on SiriusXM’s Pearl Jam Radio to bemoan the current state of rock, saying it was “a dead form in a lot of ways”.Continue reading...
  
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• Billboard Music Awards 2016 Performance Round-Up: Kesha, Fifth Harmony, Justin Bieber, Britney Spears, Ariana Grande, Madonna and Stevie Wonder

  23-05-2016 11:03
  
  Some amazing moments.
  
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• Uber Knows You're More Likely To Agree To Surge Pricing When Your Battery's Low

  23-05-2016 10:48
  
  Are Uber artificially inflicting surge pricing when you need it most?
  
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• Madonna and Stevie Wonder pay tribute to Prince at Billboard Music Awards – video

  23-05-2016 10:32
  
  Madonna and Stevie Wonder pay tribute to Prince at Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas. Madonna sits on a purple velvet throne and sings Nothing Compares 2 U, which Prince wrote and Sinead O’Connor recorded. Stevie Wonder joins Madonna for Purple Rain as the audience in Las Vegas sing along. Photograph: Rob Latour/REX/ShutterstockBillboard Music Awards 2016 – as it happenedContinue reading...
  
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• Adele 'to sign £90 million Sony Music contract'

  23-05-2016 10:08
  Adele is reportedly due to sign a £90 million record contract, landing the biggest deal ever handed to a British musician.
  
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• Ariana Grande Tripped On The Billboard Red Carpet But Styled It Out Spectacularly

  23-05-2016 10:07
  
  YES QUEEN.
  
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• Ariana Grande Tripped On The Billboard Music Awards 2016 Red Carpet But Styled It Out Spectacularly

  23-05-2016 10:07
  
  YES QUEEN.
  
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• Adele debuts hypnotic new music video for Send My Love at Billboard Music Awards

  23-05-2016 09:38
  
  There’s more Adeles than we could ever have dreamed of.
  
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• Whoa! Host Ciara, Kate Beckinsale and Zendaya were smoking hot at the Billboard Music Awards

  23-05-2016 09:04
  
  Some stars got it so right on the red carpet.
  
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