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• Rae Sremmurd's Mannequin Challenge Song 'Black Beatles' Is Heading For The Top 10

  14-11-2016 19:00
  
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• Amid crisis, Venezuelan president turns to music

  14-11-2016 18:50
  By Corina Pons CARACAS (Reuters) - Struggling to contain an economic crisis and an opposition push to remove him, Venezuela's socialist leader Nicolas Maduro has launched a radio show devoted to salsa music in an effort to cheer the nation and boost his faltering image. Maduro, a music aficionado who used to play in a rock band, debuted "Salsa Hour" this month and has broadcast four episodes from a radio booth specially installed in the Miraflores presidential palace, with each episode lasting s
  
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• Music Review: Martha Wainwright's alto commands attention

  14-11-2016 18:38
  Martha Wainwright, "Goodnight City" (PIAS)
  
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• Niall Horan Is Performing At The 2016 AMAs Only This Time Without Harry Styles And Those Floral Flares

  14-11-2016 18:34
  
  It's going to be an emotional one.
  
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• La Femme: the superchic French band who hoodwinked their way to the red carpet

  14-11-2016 18:25
  
  What do you do if you’ve got the tunes and the look, but can’t get gigs? France’s hottest band relive their ingenious $3,000 gambleIt’s hard to imagine a more French version of a rock’n’roll band than La Femme. For all that their second album, Mystère, one of the year’s best, is wholly accessible and dripping with fantastic tunes, it exudes a sense of cool that indie bands rarely manage any more. It tries on a wardrobe of different clothes –
  
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• Music Review: Sting rocks out again with a familiar sound

  14-11-2016 18:22
  
  Sting, "57th and 9th" (A&M/Interscope)
  
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• 15 Of The Kardashians' Most Vital Skincare Hacks

  14-11-2016 18:22
  
  Bible y'all...
  
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• Bon Jovi takes Billboard's No.1 album spot for sixth time

  14-11-2016 17:55
  (Reuters) - New albums from rockers Bon Jovi and R&B singer Alicia Keys took the two top spots on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart on Monday, while the soundtrack for kids movie "Trolls" moved in to third place. Bon Jovi's "This House Is Not For Sale" sold 129,000 units to give the New Jersey band its sixth No. 1 album, according to figures from Nielsen SoundScan. Keys, whose career is enjoying a boost thanks to her appearances as a judge on the television show "The Voice," saw her studio album
  
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• Shakka Shares ‘The Island’

  14-11-2016 17:54
  
  After releasing his highly rated ‘The Lost Boys’ EP in 2015,West London vocalist and songwriter Shakka gets ready for the second part of the story with ‘The Island’.
  
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• Chicago's Energe Drops 'Answer The Phone'

  14-11-2016 17:51
  
  Chicago singer Energe's been on a brief hiatus, but that looks well and truly over after the release of his new record 'Answer The Phone'.
  
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• Never mind John Lewis – here's the TV advert music it's impossible to forget

  14-11-2016 17:47
  
  TV ads are uniquely positioned to ruin a good song, or force a terrible one deep into your consciousness. Here are some of the most memorable, for all the wrong reasonsOne of pop’s biggest days of the year fell last Thursday, when John Lewis unveiled its Christmas ad. The soundtrack to that ad is considered one of the prime showcase slots in the music industry – as Eamonn Forde wrote in the Guardian in 2014: “Winning the ad is the holy grail for sync departments and the pitchin
  
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• Ariel Winter's Mexican Holiday Is Proving To Be Risqué AF

  14-11-2016 17:25
  
  No really.
  
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• NY music festival founded by Pete Seeger is returning

  14-11-2016 16:50
  BEACON, N.Y. (AP) — Organizers say a New York music festival founded by the late folk legend Pete Seeger will resume next year.
  
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• I'm A Celebrity 2016: The Sneak Peak Of Tonight's 'Tomb Of Terror' Bush Tucker Trial Is Literally The Stuff Of Nightmares

  14-11-2016 16:30
  
  This trial has the most bugs that have EVER been used in the history of I'm A Celeb...
  
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• The Full Trailer For ‘Beauty And The Beast’ Will Give You All The Feels

  14-11-2016 16:23
  
  Be our guest...
  
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• Leonard Cohen's son pays an emotional tribute to his father

  14-11-2016 15:29
  
  The singer died aged 82 last week.
  
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• Vicky Pattison Made The Most Hilarious Error Whilst Presenting Her First 'Extra Camp' Show

  14-11-2016 15:27
  
  OOPS.
  
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• Nefera Unveils Brand New Track 'She Said'

  14-11-2016 13:57
  
  Back with her latest single 'She Said', Nefera has been creating a solid impression...
  
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• I'm A Celebrity 2016: Nothing Can Prepare You For Joel Dommett's Abs Of Steel

  14-11-2016 13:55
  
  STEEL WE TELL YOU.
  
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• A Viewer Brutally Trolled Ryan Lawrie Live On The Xtra Factor And It Was Painful To Watch

  14-11-2016 13:32
  
  Sooooooo awkward.
  
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• Here Are 16 Things You Need To Know About Hailee Steinfeld

  14-11-2016 13:24
  
  Check out the 16 things you need to know about this month's MTV Push act, Hailee Steinfeld:
  
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• 13 Ridic Megan McKenna Insults To Use When You Want To Cut Someone To The Core

  14-11-2016 13:22
  
  *weeps*
  
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• Rap Rundown: Boy Better Know The Movie?

  14-11-2016 13:15
  
  In this week's Rap Rundown we've got news of a potential Boy Better Know film, Maida Vale sessions from AJ Tracey and Nadia Rose and the latest release from Abra Cadabra.
  
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• Afro District: Martel B Returns With ‘Feel Alright’

  14-11-2016 13:06
  
  British-Nigerian singer-songwriter Martel B is back with his new hit single ‘Feel Alright’ and it's definitely more than alright..
  
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• I'm A Celebrity 2016: 11 Things You Didn't Know About Scarlett Moffatt

  14-11-2016 12:54
  
  Did you know that Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffat, 26, has actually appeared on MTV before? YEP! Here are 11 things you might not know about the jungle babe…
  
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• 9 I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here 2016 Scarlett Moffatt Moments That Prove She's This Year's Vicky Pattison

  14-11-2016 12:50
  
  “I honestly don’t think there is anything that I wouldn’t do. I mean, I said that I’d never try quinoa and I did.”
  
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• Aerosmith to say 'Aero-Vederci' with 2017 European tour

  14-11-2016 12:47
  U.S. rockers Aerosmith, together for some 45 years, will embark on a "farewell" European tour next year, the group said on Monday, kicking off the series of shows in Israel. The group consists of lead singer Steven Tyler, guitarists Joe Perry and Brad Whitford, drummer Joey Kramer and bassist Tom Hamilton. "Aerosmith will return across the Atlantic with one of the greatest rock shows ever seen and will undoubtedly be the ultimate must see event of 2017 as the band embark upon this, their 'farewe
  
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• Kim Kardsahian Warned She Could 'Bleed To Death' If She Has Another Baby

  14-11-2016 12:44
  
  Kim has a tough decision to make.
  
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• Sarz Gets Up And In With DJ Tunez And Flash

  14-11-2016 12:37
  
  On his latest single 'Get Up', producer extraordinaire Sarz aka Beats By Sarz has teamed up with New York based DJ Tunez and rising singer Flash...
  
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• Little Mix Give The Best Dating/Boyfriend Advice Whilst Admitting They've Faked Orgasms: "Every Girl Does It"

  14-11-2016 12:19
  
  The girls revealed what they've learned about love.
  
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• This One Simple New VR Upgrade Makes Your Front Room Even More Futuristic

  14-11-2016 11:55
  
  One of the best virtual reality headsets out there is getting an upgrade!
  
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• 13 Weird But Poignant Questions Tumblr Has About Kylie Jenner

  14-11-2016 11:48
  
  1. Why does Tyga suit Kylie's face so much?
  
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• Chains, Cars & A Cavernous Pool – It’s Drake’s New Video For 'Sneakin''

  14-11-2016 11:25
  
  Drake's new video for 'Sneakin'', featuring 21 Savage, is playing HERE:
  
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• Dream Kardashian Has Already Won At Snapchat & Twitter & Has Been Verified On Instagram

  14-11-2016 11:08
  
  A newborn baby already has more followers than you.
  
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• Louis Tomlinson Just Made Us Ridiculously Emotional With His Latest Instagram Post

  14-11-2016 11:06
  
  This one's for the fans.
  
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• Demi Lovato Makes Things Instagram Official With New Boyfriend Luke Rockhold

  14-11-2016 11:00
  
  And then Nick Jonas crashed their date.
  
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• Leonard Cohen's son Adam pays heartfelt tribute to his father

  14-11-2016 10:32
  
  A week after his father’s death, Adam Cohen has written a Facebook post acknowledging the musician’s kindness, work and fansLeonard Cohen’s son Adam has paid tribute to his late father with a heartfelt Facebook message. The Canadian songwriter died on 7 November, with the news made public four days later following a private funeral in Montreal. Stars including Bob Dylan, Lana Del Rey and Chris Martin have all paid tribute to the iconic musician, and now Cohen’s son has re
  
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• Jesy Nelson Shrugs Off Jake Roche Split Rumours With A Wedding Update

  14-11-2016 10:19
  
  Did we mention they've just bought a house together?
  
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• Aldous Harding: the New Zealand folk singer who'll put a spell on you

  14-11-2016 10:00
  
  The rising folk star’s songs may be desolate but her live shows are bewitching. She explains how her dark past and determination possess her onstageRelated: Charlotte Church: ‘I love reggae in the morning’ People talk of watching musicians who are overcome by their music when they play, but there’s being “a bit intense” and then there is looking as if you’re willing the demons out of yourself using every iota of your concentration. New Zealand’s Al
  
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• Why Did Kendall Jenner Delete Her Instagram Account?

  14-11-2016 09:47
  
  There are several possibilities.
  
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• New band of the week: Hey Violet (No 128)

  14-11-2016 09:00
  
  Punky Los Angelinos and tourmates of Foo Fighters who have suddenly – successfully – transformed into purveyors of R&B pop
  Home town: Los Angeles.
  The lineup: Rena Lovelis (bass, lead vocals), Miranda Miller (rhythm guitar, keyboard, vocals), Nia Lovelis (drums, vocals), Casey Moreta (lead guitar, vocals), Iain Shipp (bass).Continue reading...
  
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• Take That show hopefuls to sing with Olly Murs, Kaiser Chiefs and Melanie C

  14-11-2016 08:01
  
  Wannabe performers are auditioning for parts in a show based on Take That’s music.
  
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