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• Life of rock superstar Prince celebrated in new comic book

  03-06-2016 23:49
  
  Prince, the innovative, Grammy-winning musician who died of an accidental, self-inflicted overdose of a powerful painkiller in April, is being honored with a comic book about his life. "Tribute: Prince," the 24-page comic book by Blue Water Productions, will celebrate the career of the 57-year-old superstar whose music blended jazz, funk, R&B, disco and rock. “So much has been left unsaid about the passing of legendary music innovator Prince Rogers Nelson,”a spokesman for the com
  
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• Whitney Houston's awards, costumes, memorabilia to be sold at auction

  03-06-2016 22:56
  Awards, costumes and memorabilia from the estate of the late Grammy-winning singer and actress Whitney Houston will be sold during a two-day auction in California later this month. Heritage Auctions said highlights of June 24-25 sale in Beverly Hills will include Houston's 1986 Emmy for her performance at the 28th Annual Grammy Awards, which is expected to fetch $10,000, and her personal script for the 1995 film "Waiting to Exhale," which could sell for $1,000. More than 100 pieces of memorabili
  
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• Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie injures his back in fall from stage at Swiss music festival

  03-06-2016 19:32
  
  Primal Scream were forced to cut their set at Switzerland’s Caribana Festival short after Bobby Gillespie’s accident.
  
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• 19 Of Zoella's Very Best Anxiety Tips

  03-06-2016 19:13
  
  Some handy help from the queen of YouTube...
  
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• Catfish & The Bottlemen Score First No. 1 Album & Drake Still Reigns Supreme In This Week's Charts

  03-06-2016 19:00
  
  We're so proud of the Catfish And The Bottlemen lads!
  
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• Photographing the OAE - Eric Richmond's masterful pictures

  03-06-2016 18:59
  
  Eric Richmond has been photographing the Orchestra of Enlightenment for 21 years. A retrospective of his distinctive work for the period orchestra is at the Royal Festival Hall, London, from 4-8 June. We present a few of our favourite shots, with Eric’s captions. Continue reading...
  
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• New band of the week: The Pheels (No 106)

  03-06-2016 17:35
  
  Beautifully spacey indie R&B from Atlanta duo that eschews trap harshness for a warmer, more woozy sound
  Hometown: Atlanta. The lineup: Curtis Fields and Phil Jones.Continue reading...
  
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• Faded

  03-06-2016 17:09 via mtv.co.uk
  
  Faded
  
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• Bake Sale (Ft. Travis Scott) [Explicit]

  03-06-2016 16:15 via mtv.co.uk
  
  Bake Sale (Ft. Travis Scott) [Explicit]
  
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• Hey (Ft. Afrojack)

  03-06-2016 15:57 via mtv.co.uk
  
  Hey (Ft. Afrojack)
  
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• Can't Go Home (Ft. Adam Lambert)

  03-06-2016 15:48 via mtv.co.uk
  
  Can't Go Home (Ft. Adam Lambert)
  
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• Phenomenal Woman

  03-06-2016 15:40 via mtv.co.uk
  
  Phenomenal Woman
  
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• B Smyth Releases Rick Ross Assisted Visual ‘Gold Wrappers’

  03-06-2016 15:27
  
  Releasing the Mike Ho directed visual via VEVO, the clip fits perfectly alongside the track, incorporating a lot of mood lighting, video girls and even an unexpected cameo from DJ Khaled.
  
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• Chase & Status Reunite With Novelist For Brand New Single ‘NRG’

  03-06-2016 15:12
  
  Clearly wanting to capitalize on the success of ‘London Bars’, Chase & Status call in Novelist yet again to spit some fiery bars across the track.
  
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• Psychemagik’s favourite tracks: ‘Rick James is a helluva drug!’

  03-06-2016 15:00
  
  Danny McLewin and Tom Coveney on always looking to smash the dancefloorIt’s a disco steppers-style version of The Message by Grandmaster Flash. We’re always on the hunt for good cover versions as long as they’re a bit different and can smash the dancefloor. Continue reading...
  
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• EXCLUSIVE: Louis Tomlinson & Niall Horan Take Their Trash Talk To A New Level At Soccer Aid 2016 Training

  03-06-2016 14:55
  
  The One Direction bandmates are facing off for the big charity event, and they aren’t holding back.
  
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• Cali's Mickey Shiloh Teams Up With Producer Rami For 'Woman Like Me'

  03-06-2016 14:55
  
  With both Mickey Shiloh and Rami backed with impressive credits - Mickey has previous written for the likes of Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, LL Cool J, Cassie, Iggy Azalea and Pitbull - and Rami having produced for artists such as Kid Cudi, Big Sean, Anderson
  
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• Guy Garvey's Meltdown playlist: Laura Marling, Femi Kuti and Jesca Hoop

  03-06-2016 14:37
  
  Ahead of his festival at the Southbank Centre, the Elbow frontman picks a few tracks from the lineup’s artists and premieres his new track, Open the Door Next week, Elbow’s Guy Garvey curates the 23rd Meltdown festival in London. Having extended invites to the likes of Robert Plant, Femi Kuti, Laura Marling, the Staves, Connan Mockasin and the Texan band Lift to Experience, who reformed especially for the event, the Southbank Centre plays host to nine days of entertainment across the
  
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• Biffy Clyro Reveal All About New Record 'Ellipsis' & Why Bands Should Be Their Own Biggest Fans

  03-06-2016 14:25
  
  We caught up with the band at Radio 1's Big Weekend…
  
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• Warm Up Parties For Club MTV Europe Presents Summerblast Announced!

  03-06-2016 14:24
  
  Featuring Jonas Blue and more...
  
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• 15 best no-makeup makeup products for summer

  03-06-2016 14:12
  
  How to get the natural no-makeup look using light products that will be kind to your skin this summer. Read more at MTV.co.uk
  
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• Grammy winner Amy Wadge hits the high notes on top of Severn Bridge

  03-06-2016 13:32
  
  The singer performed her song on a platform 80ft high.
  
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• Big Brother 2016: TWO Houses Revealed And A Whole New Look

  03-06-2016 13:01
  
  The brand new series will mix things up to a whole new level...
  
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• This Week's Must-Listen New Music Round Up Ft. Avicii, Shawn Mendes, DJ Snake & More!

  03-06-2016 13:00
  
  Plus NEW Rihanna! Start listening here...
  
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• Børns: the best of this week’s new music

  03-06-2016 12:59
  
  Michigan singer sounds hopeful, broken and fabulous, all at onceTRACK OF THE WEEKBØRNSIt’s YouContinue reading...
  
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• Colton Haynes Is Shirtless And Wearing A Collar In Smokin' New Photoshoot With Tyler Shields

  03-06-2016 12:38
  
  The actor has teased more images from his and Tyler Shields' forthcoming new photography book.
  
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• Kylie Jenner Goes Full Underboob In Amazing Nude Bodysuit On Night Out With Kendall, Gigi Hadid & Hailey Baldwin

  03-06-2016 12:35
  
  A super casual look.
  
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• That Bargain Perfume You Bought Might Have Actual Wee In It

  03-06-2016 12:30
  
  New investigation find knock off versions of Marc Jacobs and Chanel perfumes contain traces of urine and anti-freeze. Full story at MTV.co.uk
  
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• XamVolo Induces Feelings Of Euphoria On 'Runners High'

  03-06-2016 11:38
  
  XamVolo's voice is hypnotic and haunting as it sits perfectly over the eclectic soundscape XamVolo creates on 'Runners High'.
  
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• Shawn Mendes Drops New Track 'Treat You Better' & Makes Us Love Him Even More

  03-06-2016 11:32
  
  YAAS SHAWN!
  
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• Justin Bieber's Very Own Emojis Are Nearly Here, But Will There Be A Bare Bum?

  03-06-2016 11:30
  
  The singer is following in the footsteps of his BFF Kim Kardashian.
  
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• This Amazing Ed Sheeran Doppelganger Reckons His Looks Are Actually Ruining His Love Life

  03-06-2016 11:26
  
  Poor little lamb.
  
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• Morricone marks 60 years as Hollywood's go-to music man

  03-06-2016 11:24
  
  ROME (AP) — Oscar-winning composer Ennio Morricone is back on his feet after canceling a string of concerts because of a collapsed vertebrae that raised questions about the continued prodigious output of the 87-year-old music legend.
  
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• Paigey Cakey Takes Over O2 Academy Islington With A Sick Headline Show

  03-06-2016 11:09
  
  Freestyles were thrown into the setlist too and Paigey reminded us exactly why she’s so highly rated by spitting some serious fire from her GRM Rated session a couple of years ago, adding a giving the die-hard rap fans something to savour.
  
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• Ghostbusters Call On 5SOS Who've Announced Brand New Soundtrack Song 'Girls Talk Boys'

  03-06-2016 10:54
  
  But you're gonna have to wait to hear it...
  
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• Does This Snapchat Mean Zayn Malik And Gigi Hadid Haven't Broken Up After All?

  03-06-2016 10:01
  
  Have Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid really broken up? This Snapchat might just prove that all hope for a happy ever after from the pair is not lost. Read the full story and find out if they are still dating or not at MTV.co.uk
  
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• Calvin Harris "Has A Huge Amount Of Love And Respect" As He Speaks Out About His Split With Taylor Swift

  03-06-2016 09:28
  
  There appears to be something in the air this week and with celeb couples dropping like flies, Calvin Harris has spoken out to reassure everyone he has nothing but "love and respect" for now ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift. Read the full story at MTV.co.uk
  
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• Björk: 'It’s no coincidence that the porn industry has embraced virtual reality'

  03-06-2016 05:01
  
  Before the world premiere of her new VR work, the Icelandic musician speaks about nature, technology and her habits on AirbnbBjörk carries something of the Bowie gene: more stardust, rainbow particles and creative genius than flesh and bone. She is a youthful 50 – ageless as she is timeless – and with her high-pitched voice, irrepressible enthusiasm and unconventional sartorial choices, it’s hard to remember a time when the Icelandic singer didn’t stake a claim on th
  
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• This singer is unrecognisable as a blonde! Can you guess who it is?

  03-06-2016 03:27
  
  It's Lana Del Rey! The 30-year-old singer was virtually unrecognisable as she arrived at LAX airport on Thursday, where she debuted a striking new honey blonde hair colour just in time for summer. Lana chose to wear her tresses down in a sleek and smooth blow-dry, marking a change from her usually wavy locks with heaps of volume at the roots. It's not the first time that Lana has experimented with a blonde hairstyle – however on the previous occasion she opted for a bold platinum shade.
  
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• Prince's cause of death revealed

  03-06-2016 02:25
  
  Prince passed away from an accidental drug overdose, it has been revealed. A report released by the Midwest Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that the musician had died after overdosing on the painkiller fentanyl at his Paisley Park estate. The report also revealed that Prince weighed just 112lbs at the time of his death, and said that there were no other "significant conditions" that contributed to his sudden passing at the age of 57.
  
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• New Order: an orchestrated special at Sydney Opera House – in pictures

  03-06-2016 01:39
  
  Photo highlights from our photographer Jonny Weeks at the Sydney Opera House as New Order performed live with the Australian Chamber Orchestra as part of the 2016 Vivid Festival. Lead singer and guitarist Bernard Sumner fronted a colourful show including the band’s first performance of Decades since the death of former Joy Division bandmate Ian Curtis Continue reading...
  
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