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• Der Rosenkavalier review – balances humour and emotion

  05-06-2017 19:32
  
  Millennium Centre, Cardiff
  Olivia Fuchs’s new production for Welsh National Opera updates Strauss’s opera to 1911 and a world about to change for everIn Richard Strauss’s Der Rosenkavalier, the mix of farce and deeply philosophical musing on the nature of ageing requires an approach that is neither ludicrous nor reverential. Olivia Fuchs’s staging for Welsh National Opera – following a co-production with Theater Magdeburg that premiered there three years ago –
  
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• Ariana Grande’s ‘One Last Time’ Could Claim This Week’s Number One Spot From Luis Fonsi’s ‘Despacito’

  05-06-2017 19:00
  
  The chart update sees Grande's re-released charity single leap from 11th to 2nd in just a week, following an emotional night in Manchester yesterday.
  
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• Bob Dylan delivers 'extraordinary' Nobel lecture – in the nick of time

  05-06-2017 18:36
  
  Musician had been required to deliver lecture within six months of Nobel prize ceremony in order to receive prize money Bob Dylan has delivered his Nobel lecture, the only requirement to claim the money that comes with his prize for literature, the Swedish Academy confirmed on Monday.“The speech is extraordinary and, as one might expect, eloquent. Now that the lecture has been delivered, the Dylan adventure is coming to a close,” Sara Danius, the permanent secretary of the Swedish Ac
  
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• 6 Reasons We Need To Look After Our Planet Now More Than Ever

  05-06-2017 18:31
  
  It's World Environment Day - we must all honour David.
  
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• 8 Questions You Should Ask Before You Decide Who To Vote For

  05-06-2017 18:22
  
  Don't mix up personalities with policy,
  
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• The Poignant Message On Katy Perry's One Love Manchester Outfit That You Probably Missed

  05-06-2017 17:59
  
  Beautiful.
  
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• How we made D:Ream's election anthem Things Can Only Get Better

  05-06-2017 17:52
  
  ‘Tony Blair loved the song. He was always asking me what the chords were’I was in an indie guitar band in Derry called Tie the Boy. We signed to U2’s label, Mother, and moved to London, but then our manager said the wrong thing over dinner and the deal went cold. The band broke up, but I stayed in London, had an epiphany with dance music and spent the next three years in clubs. Continue reading...
  
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• DJ Khaled Releases Drake Collaboration ‘To The Max’ & Unveils New Album Release Date

  05-06-2017 17:46
  
  DJ Khaled is making the most joyous artwork in the game right now. Fact.
  
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• Rap Rundown: A New Path

  05-06-2017 17:31
  
  In this week’s Rap Rundown we’ve got further support for the Labour party from the grime scene, Novelist venturing down a new path and Mist and MoStack collaborating on a new UK rap anthem.
  
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• Alxndr London Shares New Single ‘Circus Of Mermaids’

  05-06-2017 17:17
  
  The lovely Alxndr London follows on from his critically-acclaimed debut EP 'A Long Time Ago' with ‘Circus Of Mermaids’.
  
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• Kadiata Shares EP ‘Don’t Tell Me Plz’

  05-06-2017 17:06
  
  South London artist and producer Kadiata makes his return with his fire track EP ‘Don’t Tell Me Plz’.
  
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• Marnie Simpson Leaves Her Mum In Tears As She Reads Out Beautiful Letter On Live TV

  05-06-2017 16:17
  
  Pays tribute to her strong influence.
  
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• Why Noel is now worse than a ‘plant pot’ for Liam Gallagher

  05-06-2017 16:09
  
  At the One Love Manchester concert, the former Oasis frontman ate his words by performing with Chris Martin, before taking his brother to task on Twitter for not attendingName: Liam GallagherAge: 44 Continue reading...
  
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• Marnie Simpson Flashes Her Nipples After Going Braless In Completely Sheer Top

  05-06-2017 15:27
  
  That camera flash can't be trusted.
  
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• Is Ariana Grande Actually Engaged To Boyfriend Mac Miller?!

  05-06-2017 15:25
  
  Aww well they are the cutest couple EVER!
  
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• Gurrelieder review – Elder matches beauty with intensity in Schoenberg's immense drama

  05-06-2017 15:25
  
  Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
  This outstanding collaboration between Manchester’s Hallé and the BBC Philharmonic was made all the more affecting by the recent UK terror attacks‘We look to music for its healing qualities and for the balm it brings,” Thomas Allen said, addressing the audience ahead of Sunday’s outstanding performance of Gurrelieder, in which he was cast as the Speaker. Schoenberg’s immense work, dealing with themes of renewal after catastrophe,
  
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• Frank Gamble Join Forces With Abra Cadabra For ‘J’Adore’

  05-06-2017 14:02
  
  Having hidden away in the studio for much of winter, mysterious duo Frank Gamble return this spring with their brand new single ‘J’Adore’.
  
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• 'Stop saying he’s unelectable!' Grime4Corbyn movement moshes for Jeremy

  05-06-2017 13:41
  
  An event in north London brought together grime MCs and young voters to champion Jeremy Corbyn, as the #grime4corbyn campaign gathers paceMoshpits, spasmodic dancing and shouting the word “brap” are not common features of Labour party rallies. But on Saturday in Tottenham, north London, that’s how hundreds of young voters chose to celebrate their left-leaning political preference, as they crammed into a converted warehouse to party in the name of Jeremy Corbyn. Related: #grime4
  
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• Johnny Phrank Releases Brand New Single ‘Stunt’

  05-06-2017 13:33
  
  After a brief hiatus, Tennessee based vocalist Johnny Phrank releases his first single of 2017.
  
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• ​Zac Efron, Dwayne Johnson & The Baywatch Cast Reveal Their Funniest BUTT-NAKED Behind The Scenes Moments

  05-06-2017 13:27
  
  Dwayne Johnson, Zac Efron and the cast of Baywatch reveal the R-rated moments that made them LOL.
  
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• FTSE Shares 'Work U Out' With Shola Ama And Donae'O

  05-06-2017 13:21
  
  FTSE drops his latest track with Shola Ama and Donae'O, taking on a nostalgic approach filled with a heavy Garage influence.
  
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• Who Is Chloe Ferry? Everything You Need To Know About The Ex On The Beach And Geordie Shore Star

  05-06-2017 13:10
  
  Ex On The Beach starts Tuesday 20th June at 10pm!
  
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• Grime Aid Returns on June 15th In Response To The Somalian Crisis

  05-06-2017 13:09
  
  Noisey presents this years Grime Aid in association with Road To Freedom, responding to the catastrophic events currently taking place in Somalia.
  
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• Zac Efron, Alexandra Daddario & The Cast Of Baywatch Go Speed Dating!

  05-06-2017 12:58
  
  The super hot lifeguard squad reveal all their deepest desires!
  
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• Two New Kanye West Songs Featuring Migos, Young Thug & A$AP Rocky Leak Online

  05-06-2017 12:54
  
  "Kanye’s trying to find his creative voice again, and he has people there to help him get, and stay, on track."
  
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• Liam Gallagher attacks brother Noel for absence at One Love Manchester concert

  05-06-2017 12:54
  
  Oasis brothers’ feud continues as Liam says he is ‘very disappointed’ after Noel fails to join him for concert following Manchester Arena attackLiam Gallagher has attacked his brother and former Oasis bandmate Noel Gallagher on Twitter for not appearing at the One Love Manchester benefit concert for the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing.Manchester id like to apologise for my brothers absence last night very disappointed stay beautiful stay safe LG x Continue reading...
  
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• MHD: 'So many French rappers are inspired by American hip-hop. I'm the opposite'

  05-06-2017 12:12
  
  In just 18 months the Parisian MC has gone from delivering pizzas to playing for 65,000 people. He talks football, hanging out in Manchester with Paul Pogba and what he’s learned from the UK grime sceneMHD is in London with his team at the back door of the Village Underground in Shoreditch, waiting for his Subway to arrive. In spite of his unglamorous surroundings, the French MC – dressed in DSquared jeans, patent black trainers and with freshly bleached hair – looks more like
  
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• Good News Everyone! You Don't Need To Buy A Nintendo Switch Subscription Until Next Year

  05-06-2017 11:45
  
  Until then it'll be free.
  
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• Ariana Grande’s Record Label Donated $500,000 To Manchester Emergency Fund Prior To Benefit Concert

  05-06-2017 11:44
  
  "The Universal Music Group global family is proud to stand with Ariana Grande and its other performing artists in their support for the victims and families affected by the Manchester attack."
  
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• Manchester uplifted by Ariana Grande's colossal empathy

  05-06-2017 11:14
  
  Singer whose gig was hit by bombing was emotional core of a celebration of pop’s power featuring some of its leading lightsShe had top billing over Justin Bieber, Coldplay and Katy Perry, and sold out a 50,000-capacity venue within minutes, but Ariana Grande’s stage in Manchester on Sunday night was one no entertainer would envy: a fundraiser for those killed and injured in a terror attack at her concert last month. Related: One Love Manchester: pop's healing power rises from the dre
  
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• Charlotte Crosby And Stephen Bear In Backseat Antics As They Gear Up To Meet His Parents

  05-06-2017 11:04
  
  Family bonding session.
  
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• Ariana Grande’s One Love Manchester Benefit Concert Raises £2 million As 'One Last Time' Tops iTunes Chart

  05-06-2017 10:31
  
  Well done to all involved
  
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• Levelz: the rowdy crew who embody Manchester's diverse music scene

  05-06-2017 07:00
  
  Meet Manchester’s new DIY heroes, a collective of MCs and DJs who channel the creativity and fervour of the city into their singular take on grimeAre Levelz hip-hop? Grime? Dubstep? Rave? Dancehall? Disco? It’s actually a bit simpler than that. “We’re Manchester music,” says softly-spoken MC Chunky. He’s one of 14 members of Manchester collective Levelz, ten of whom are today milling around outside the hulking Victorian industrial building that houses their st
  
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• Guaranteed to raise a smile! Our pop critic's verdict on Liverpool's Sgt Pepper celebrations

  05-06-2017 06:30
  
  Lucy in the Sky fireworks, A Day in the Life of the living dead, Lovely Rita’s parking meter parade … Beatlemania is gripping Liverpool. Our writer dives inAmong the selection of vast advertising hoardings lining Liverpool’s Erskine Street, one currently stands out. If you’re driving into the city, it suddenly confronts you with an immense black and white image of the Beatles’ manager, Brian Epstein, in profile, his hand resting on his chin, as if listening intentl
  
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• Ginger

  05-06-2017 02:00 via mtv.co.uk
  
  Ginger
  
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• Ariana’s Emotional Tribute: An Inside Account Of One Love Manchester

  05-06-2017 01:11
  
  The world watches as the singer is joined by Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Niall Horan and some special surprise guests…
  
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• All The Pictures From One Love Manchester

  05-06-2017 00:35
  
  Biebs, Miley, Ariana and more united for an incredible show...
  
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