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• Apple fires back at Spotify over music streaming claims

  01-07-2016 21:46
  SAN FRANCISCO/STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Apple Inc fought back on Friday against Spotify's claims that the U.S. tech giant had hampered competition in music streaming by rejecting an update to the Swedish service's iPhone app. The two companies have gone head to head in the battle for music streaming customers since Apple Music was launched in more than 100 countries last year. Apple's entry into the field sparked concerns from music streaming companies such as Spotify, which have argued that the 30
  
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• One Direction, Lionel Richie winners at Silver Clef Awards

  01-07-2016 20:57
  LONDON, July 1 (Reuters) - Boy band One Direction, singer Lionel Richie and violinist Andre Rieu were among the winners at the O2 Silver Clef Awards in London on Friday, an annual event raising money for a British musical therapy charity. One Direction, currently on a break, were named "Best Live Act," the only award voted for by the public; Richie, Patti Smith, Rieu and band Massive Attack were among the other winners. The event, which began in 1976, raises money for charity
  
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• This Week's Must-Hear New Music Round Up: Demi Lovato, Fergie, Skepta & More

  01-07-2016 16:03
  
  Fergie's back, so is Demi Lovato – THIS IS A GOOD DAY
  
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• Music duo Lion Babe makes its Essence Festival debut

  01-07-2016 15:56
  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Duos in music are nothing new.
  
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• Dizzee Rascal's Couple of Stacks was only 18-rated music video of 2015

  01-07-2016 14:30
  
  It contained strong language and violence.
  
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• Young People Have Their Say On The Brexit Referendum Result

  01-07-2016 14:26
  
  Worried about how Britain leaving the EU is going to affect you? Young people affected by the vote react to the result. Watch the video at MTV.co.uk
  
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• Record-Breaking Sex: 10 Sex Records That Will Make You Think WTF

  01-07-2016 14:21
  
  Masturbate-a-thons galore.
  
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• James Blake, Ellie Goulding And Years & Years Kick Off Rock Werchter 2016

  01-07-2016 14:11
  
  What an amazing start to the festival!
  
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• Miles Teller And Jonah Hill Are Arms Dealers In Badass New War Dogs Trailer

  01-07-2016 13:46
  
  The first trailer for War Dogs has been released, and it looks hilarious.
  
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• Awesome New Pokémon Sun And Moon Characters Are Officially Here

  01-07-2016 13:16
  
  New Pokémon are here! Check them out...
  
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• Judge postpones demolition of Aretha Franklin's Memphis home

  01-07-2016 13:10
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A judge has postponed an order to demolish the dilapidated home where singer Aretha Franklin was born in Memphis.
  
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• Has Tom Hiddleston Now Landed Calvin Harris’ Modeling Contract As Well As His Ex Taylor Swift?

  01-07-2016 12:53
  
  Tom Hiddleston is being eyed up for Armani's underwear collection - yep, the one that Calvin did.
  
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• Ryan De La Cruz Premiers 'Pagans' Visuals

  01-07-2016 12:43
  
  The Fortatini directed visuals for 'Pagans', perfectly capture the themes of paranoia and backstabbing that are present throughout the entire project.
  
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• Kylie Jenner Announces Major Lip Kit Update Which Is Going To Make Them Way Easier To Get Hold Of

  01-07-2016 12:40
  
  Kylie Jenner Announces Major Lip Kit Update Which Is Going To MakeThem Way Easier To Get Hold Of - she'll now be selling them regularly ALL the time. Full details at MTV.co.uk
  
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• F**k It Friday: Chris Martin

  01-07-2016 12:31
  
  People ARE great, Chris.
  
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• The 9 Stages Of Trying To Shape Your Brows For The First Time

  01-07-2016 12:08
  
  The 9 Stages Of Tying To Shape Your Brows For The First Time, whether that's waxing, plucking or trying to fill them in. Read in full at MTV.co.uk
  
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• Brian Fresco Enlists Chance The Rapper & Blue Hawaii For ‘Higher’

  01-07-2016 11:54
  
  Lifted from Fresco’s up and coming mixtape ‘Casanova’, dropping on 5th July, this one is set to be a soundtrack to plenty of summer cookouts and parties.
  
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• CVIRO And GXNXVS Team Up For ‘Problem’

  01-07-2016 11:44
  
  The pair have been working up musical magic together for a while, on their previous collaborations ‘Benjamins’ and ‘Sober’, the pair have joined forces again for their latest tune, ‘Problem’.
  
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• Louis Tomlinson's Relationship With Briana Jungwirth Hits 'Rock Bottom' As He Files For Joint Custody Of Son Freddie

  01-07-2016 11:30
  
  Louis Tomlinson filed for joint custody earlier this week so the pair could have shared access to their son, Freddie.
  
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• Is Apple Right To Try And Block Smartphone Cameras At Gigs?

  01-07-2016 11:19
  
  Let's talk about this...
  
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• Dawn Releases Brand New Video For Latest Single ‘Wake Up’

  01-07-2016 11:04
  
  An astonishing effort, especially from an independent artist; DAWN continues to push the boundaries and defy the odds to create more genre-bending, artistic masterpieces
  
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• Brooklyn Beckham Reminds Us All Of How He Met Chloe Moretz With Adorable Co-Ordinated Outfits

  01-07-2016 11:04
  
  These two
  
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• Niia Releases Enigmatic New Single ‘Bored To Death’

  01-07-2016 10:41
  
  Releasing her brand new single ‘Bored To Death’, Niia shines bright and really comes into her own on the track. From the synth loaded r&b-trap production to the dreamy dark-pop vocals, everything about ‘Bored To Death’ is magical.
  
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• Kylie Jenner Has Dropped A Massive Hint That She And Tyga Are Married

  01-07-2016 10:04
  
  Surely not?
  
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• Fans Think Taylor Swift Actually Co-Wrote This Is What You Came For With Calvin Harris And The Evidence Is Pretty Convincing

  01-07-2016 09:41
  
  We have the receipts...ish.
  
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• Millionaire (Ft. Nelly) [Explicit]

  01-07-2016 04:22 via mtv.co.uk
  
  Millionaire (Ft. Nelly)
  
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