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• Music Review: Delbert McClinton, at 76, brings it once again

  18-01-2017 21:39
  
  Delbert McClinton and Self-Made Men, "Prick of the Litter" (Hot Shot Records/Thirty Tigers)
  
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• Elusive Nigerian funk musician William Onyeabor dies at 70

  18-01-2017 20:54
  William Onyeabor, the elusive and influential Nigerian musician who pioneered a stuttering style of electronic funk during the '70s and '80s before retreating from music to focus on his faith and business ventures, has died.
  
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• William Onyeabor: one of music’s most insoluble puzzles to the end

  18-01-2017 18:39
  
  Who was William Onyeabor? The mysterious and reclusive Nigerian synthesizer whiz, who has died aged 70, seems to have existed out of time and in a world of his own imaginationWilliam Onyeabor, the Nigerian musician who died in his sleep on Monday at the age of 70, was the recluse’s recluse. For someone like Sixto Rodriguez, subject of the documentary Searching for Sugarman, belated cult stardom was both a vindication and a second chance. But for Onyeabor, growing interest in the music he r
  
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• Bella Thorne Confirms Whether Those Gregg Sulkin D*ck Pics Are The Real Deal Or Not

  18-01-2017 18:29
  
  Don't worry guys, she's on it.
  
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• Revealed: Disney Shows How Every Pixar Movie Is Secretly Connected

  18-01-2017 18:21
  
  Mind. Blown.
  
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• The Best New Fragrance For You Based On Your Relationship Status

  18-01-2017 18:06
  
  Because what better way is there to pick a new perfume...?
  
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• Ex On The Beach EXCLUSIVE: Geordie Lass Zahida Allen Admits She Was 'Sh*ting Herself' About Ex Joe McLean's Arrival

  18-01-2017 17:35
  
  Don't miss ALL NEW Ex On The Beach, Tuesdays at 10pm - only on MTV!
  
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• World's First Triple Screen Gaming Laptop Will Make You Fall In Love At First Sight

  18-01-2017 17:18
  
  IT'S. SO. BEAUTIFUL.
  
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• Ex On The Beach Series 6 Hunks and Hotties Strip Down For Sexy London Dungeons Photoshoot

  18-01-2017 17:06
  
  OMG! Ex On The Beach is back for even more mortal mayhem. Don't miss the all new series, Tuesdays at 10pm - only on MTV!
  
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• Margaret Barry: wild Irish woman of the British folk scene

  18-01-2017 16:37
  
  Discovered on a street corner by Alan Lomax, the ‘queen of the Gypsies’ was an untamed talent who outdrank Brendan Behan, insulted Bob Dylan, and filled the Royal Albert Hall. The author of a new show tells her story
  Bob Dylan called her his favourite folk singer. Christy Moore says she still inspires him. Norma Waterson likens her to Edith Piaf and Bessie Smith. Sir David Attenborough put her on live TV. And even Van Morrison stops being grumpy to talk animatedly of “a great s
  
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• Zimmermann/Hodges: Voces Abandonadas CD review – poetic and hugely rewarding

  18-01-2017 16:25
  
  Nicolas Hodges
  (Wergo)Discs of Walter Zimmermann’s works seem to come along every few years, providing reminders of what a quietly singular and enigmatic figure in contemporary European music he is. Nicolas Hodges’ collection covers Zimmermann’s most recent piano pieces, all composed between 2001 and 2006. There are six works here, but easily the most substantial is Voces Abandonadas, a two-part cycle lasting almost 40 minutes that was inspired by the writings of the Italian-bo
  
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• This Girl's Mum Celebrated Her Daughter Starting Her Period With An Actual 'Period Party'

  18-01-2017 16:23
  
  HERO.
  
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• Celebrity Big Brother 2017: Chloe Ferry Goes A Bit Nuts In The Jacuzzi

  18-01-2017 16:01
  
  Chloe Ferry jumps around in the CBB jacuzzi
  
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• Shakka Unleashes Visuals For 'Don't Call Me'

  18-01-2017 15:56
  
  After sharing his up tempo single 'Don't Call Me' with us last year, the don Shakka decided to now share with us its visual accompaniment.
  
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• You Can Grab Mass Effect 2 FOR FREE Right Now

  18-01-2017 15:48
  
  The most awesome way to get ready for Mass Effect Andromeda.
  
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• 12 Scotty T Gifs To Send To That Boy On Tinder

  18-01-2017 15:46
  
  Because why not leave your love life in Scott's hands?
  
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• Azad Drops Exclusive Freestyle In Radar Radio Interview

  18-01-2017 15:45
  
  Meet Azad, artist/producer and Vice President of A Mind Of A Genius Records (home to artists like THEY. and Gallant). While in London, the multi-talented rapper stopped by Radar Radio to talk his love for London music, his latest EP 'A Very Emotional EP' and shared an exclusive freestyle.
  
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• 13 Face Masks Celebs Just Can't Get Enough Of

  18-01-2017 15:42
  
  We want them all.
  
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• 22 Gym Hacks That Will Make Working Out Work For You

  18-01-2017 15:21
  
  Handy hacks to become a fitness kweeeeeen in no time. Maybe.
  
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• Kerosene

  18-01-2017 14:56 via mtv.co.uk
  
  Kerosene (Official Video)
  
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• Don't Leave (Lyric Video) [Explicit]

  18-01-2017 14:56 via mtv.co.uk
  
  Don't Leave (Official Lyric Video)
  
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• You Don't Know Me (Live) (Ft. RAYE) [Explicit]

  18-01-2017 14:01 via mtv.co.uk
  
  You Don't Know Me (Live) (Ft. RAYE)
  
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• You Don't Know Me (Live) (Ft. RAYE)

  18-01-2017 14:01 via mtv.co.uk
  
  You Don't Know Me (Live) (Ft. RAYE)
  
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• The Half (Ft. Jeremih, Young Thug & Swizz Beatz) [Explicit]

  18-01-2017 14:01 via mtv.co.uk
  
  The Half (Ft. Jeremih, Young Thug & Swizz Beatz) [Explicit]
  
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• No Lie (Ft. Dua Lipa)

  18-01-2017 14:01 via mtv.co.uk
  
  No Lie (Ft. Dua Lipa)
  
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• 15 Tinder Chat Up Lines That Actually Work

  18-01-2017 13:44
  Well *might*work...
  
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• Giant Inflatable Xbox Controller Will Make Any Gamer's Vacay

  18-01-2017 13:37
  
  Dreamy!
  
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• Rae Sremmurd review – no standing still with party-hard rappers

  18-01-2017 13:26
  
  Shepherd’s Bush Empire, LondonTheir song Black Beatles soundtracked the Mannequin Challenge meme, but it’s impossible not to bounce along with the social media-savvy duo – until the moment they order the crowd to freezeThe success of their song Black Beatles means that rap duo Rae Sremmurd’s story will be forever linked to the viral #MannequinChallenge phenomenon. However, the young brothers from Tupelo, Mississippi have more in their arsenal than the average internet-pro
  
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• Michael Buble “Pulls Out” From Hosting The BRIT Awards 2017

  18-01-2017 13:26
  
  The awards show is one month away.
  
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• Trey Schafer's Cover Of Shawn Mendes' 'Mercy' Is Everything We Hoped It would Be And More

  18-01-2017 13:23
  
  There's just no stopping him now.
  
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• JoJo review – pop's delayed diva comes of age in ferocious style

  18-01-2017 13:22
  
  Koko, London
  After 10 years out the singer is back, singing about depression, defiance and desire in a voice that skims from delicacy to sledgehammer vehemenceTo get the measure of a pop star, check their social media. On the day of JoJo’s Koko show, which had sold out before many acolytes even knew she was playing, she responded individually via Twitter to several disappointed fans, offering to put their names on the guest list. Her generosity – repaid when she steps on stage and Ko
  
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• Soundtrack to golf: Music played on range at Abu Dhabi event

  18-01-2017 13:21
  ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Looking relaxed in his black shorts and ankle-length socks, Thongchai Jaidee took aim at the range and hit a shot into the cloudless sky to the backdrop of "The Zephyr Song" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
  
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• Robots Can Play Mario Kart Now And They'd Probably Beat Us TBH

  18-01-2017 13:09
  
  Red shells + robots = 8th place.
  
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• Snakehips' Debut Album Is Coming This Year...'Hopefully'

  18-01-2017 13:07
  
  We chatted to the guys and MØ about their brand new collab 'Don't Leave' and more...
  
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• Celebrity Big Brother 2017: Spencer Pratt Breaks Down In Tears Over James Jordan's Eviction

  18-01-2017 12:45
  
  Well we didn't see THIS reaction coming.
  
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• Waka Flocka Flame Wipes Bare Ass With Donald Trump Shirt On Stage

  18-01-2017 12:35
  
  “Throw that jersey up here boy…that’s a Trump jersey, right? Throw that sh*t up here.”
  
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• William Onyeabor, cult Nigerian musician, has died aged 70

  18-01-2017 12:30
  
  The enigmatic electro-funk pioneer, who released nine albums between 1977 and 1985 before distancing himself from music, has died peacefully at homeWilliam Onyeabor, groundbreaking synth funk musician, has died at the age of 70. Related: William Onyeabor: one of music’s most insoluble puzzles to the endContinue reading...
  
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• Teen Mom 2 SPOILER VIDEO: Jenelle Evans Heads To Court To Defend Herself In Assault Case

  18-01-2017 12:00
  
  Don't miss brand new Teen Mom 2, tonight at 8pm - only on MTV!
  
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• Celebrity Big Brother 2017: Chloe Ferry Flashes Jedward And They Literally Don’t Know What To Do

  18-01-2017 11:45
  
  “Oh God, oh God, what are you doing?"
  
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• Glastonbury Festival 2019 'Replacement' Has Been Given A New Name

  18-01-2017 11:37
  
  "It's a good name, don't you think?"
  
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• Kim Kardashian's Cameo In Ocean's Eight Centres Around A Jewellery Heist

  18-01-2017 11:24
  
  Kim Kardashian set to re-live Paris robbery with scenes for Ocean's Eight
  
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• Interview: President T

  18-01-2017 11:24
  
  Following the release of his latest album, ‘T On The Wing’, Patrick Fennelly got a chance to sit down with grime veteran President T to chat with him about his new project, which new generation MCs he thinks will stand the test of time, and what he has in store for the future.
  
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• NFL denies Lady Gaga is banned from mentioning Donald Trump at Super Bowl

  18-01-2017 11:08
  
  Claims that showcase half-time show faces a politics gag dismissed as false by both football authorities and singer’s managementRumours that Lady Gaga would be blocked from speaking out about politics or Donald Trump during her forthcoming Super Bowl half-time show have been denied by the NFL. On Tuesday, it was reported that the NFL told the pop star she could not “say anything or bring anything up about the election, or mention Donald Trump”. Continue reading...
  
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• Ed Sheeran Delayed His Album Release All Because Of Donald Trump

  18-01-2017 11:08
  
  Wait, so if it wasn't for him we'd have the album by now?!
  
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• The Jesus and Mary Chain – 10 of the best

  18-01-2017 11:00
  
  With a new album due in March, we look back over the career of East Kilbride’s favourite feuding brothersIt’s difficult now to imagine just how outré the Jesus and Mary Chain would have sounded in 1984, and how incongruous they would have been among the Thompson Twins and Nik Kershaws of this world. It was a desire to hear the Shangri-Las and Einstürzende Neubauten on the same record that drove them to form in the first place, and they were quickly fulfilling that ambitio
  
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• 11 Fifty Shades GIFs That Sum Up What It's Like To Get With Someone For The First Time

  18-01-2017 10:55
  
  aka the best moment EVER.
  
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• Fan Account Of The Week: @EdSheeran_EU

  18-01-2017 10:44
  
  With Ed's comeback in full swing this fan account is working in overdrive...
  
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• Celebrity Big Brother 2017: Sophie Kasaei Has A Word Of Warning For Calum Best Over ‘Bunny Boiler’ Chloe Ferry

  18-01-2017 09:46
  
  ' She gets obsessed with boys so easily'
  
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