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• Swift, Sheeran hide police bust Ronson

  24-02-2015 23:54
  
  Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran were left cowering in a bathroom when police busted a party in Mark Ronson's hotel room. The singers went back to Ronson's suite after the 2015 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles earlier this month, but cops later arrived to shut the raucous bash down.
  
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• 9 Reasons Why Bands Break Up

  24-02-2015 23:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  1) Money From baby bands to superstars, unfortunately, money is the main reason bands break up. The baby to mid size bands that legitimately cannot...
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• 'Blurred Lines' Trial Opens With Jurors Discussing Racy Music Video

  24-02-2015 23:36 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams and members of the Marvin Gaye family were on hand at a Los Angeles federal courtroom for the start of the copyright infringement trial.
  
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• Hear a Sample of Godspeed You! Black Emperor's Upcoming Epic

  24-02-2015 23:30 via rollingstone.com
  
  Crescendo architects Godspeed You! Black Emperor will return with a new album, Asunder, Sweet and Other Distress, next month. The record, which "clocks in at a succinct 40:23," according to the band's label, contains four new, sure-to-be overwhelming compositions that the band recorded in 2013 and 2014 in North Carolina...
  
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• Frank Sinatra Centennial Celebration to Feature New Collections, Documentary

  24-02-2015 23:16 via rollingstone.com
  
  Bob Dylan's Shadows in the Night isn't the only celebration of Frank Sinatra's music that will arrive in 2015: To commemorate what would have been Sinatra's 100th birthday on December 12th, the Sinatra family and Frank Sinatra Enterprises have planned a multimedia event called "Sinatra 100" that will focus on the...
  
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• Despite free album furor, U2 tops iTunes listening

  24-02-2015 23:00 via news.yahoo.com
  
  U2 faced such a backlash over its free album that the band apologized, but the Irish superstars claimed vindication Tuesday as research showed its music dominated iTunes listening. U2's "Songs of Innocence" was automatically sent to the world's half billion iTunes customers as a promotion for the new iPhone 6, leading to so many complaints that Apple set up a special webpage on how to delete the album. U2 on Tuesday seized on the survey, saying the figures showed that the ban
  
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• Clarkson: I was joking about being snubbed

  24-02-2015 23:00 via music-news.com
  
  Kelly Clarkson has backtracked on her previous comments that fellow musicians didn’t want to collaborate with her.
  
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• Sorry Spotify: Tidal and Deezer Add Led Zeppelin’s Catalog in HD

  24-02-2015 22:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Updated 2/24/15 8:30 PM PST: Deezer says that like Tidal, they also have Led Zeppelin’s catalog in high definition on their Deezer Elite service. The...
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• What Rhapsody and Spotify Pay Songwriters…

  24-02-2015 21:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  221,699 streams. $131. This doesn’t include mechanicals.
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• Travolta rep: Oscars moment was rehearsed

  24-02-2015 21:00 via music-news.com
  
  John Travolta’s rep has confirmed that the star and Idina Menzel has planned their touchy feely Academy Awards appearance ahead of time.
  
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• Ariana Grande: I’m anxious!

  24-02-2015 21:00 via music-news.com
  
  Ariana Grande has had “the longest day” preparing for the opening night of her tour
  
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• The 50 Most WTF Celebrity Cameos In Music Video History The 50 Most...

  24-02-2015 19:54
  
  When news broke that Justin Bieber and Tom Hanks were spotted on the set of Carly Rae Jepsen 's new music video for "I Really Like You," it got us thinking of other totally random celebrity cameos in music videos over the years. Christopher Walken 's high-flying dance in the Spike Jonze-directed "Weapon of Choice" is the first to come to mind, but we dug even deeper to find the most random of the random cameos.
  
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• Spotify Cannibalization Is “Absolutely Bogus,” Says Resigning Universal Music Exec…

  24-02-2015 19:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
   Rob Wells, president of Universal Music Group’s global digital business, speaking to a group of label executives in London in 2012: “We’ve done an awful...
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• Jamie T, Kaiser Chiefs, Mark Ronson for Benicassim

  24-02-2015 19:00 via music-news.com
  
  We’re pleased to announce more of the incredible line up of international acts appearing at FIB Benicassim 2015.
  
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• Rihanna Looks 'Towards the Sun' in New Song for Animated Film

  24-02-2015 18:50 via rollingstone.com
  
  Prior to the release of DreamWorks' Home, the animated film's star Rihanna has released the first song off the soundtrack. Titled "Towards the Sun," the track showcases the singer's falsetto on the epic, empowering pop tune. Listen below. 
  
  Home, due in theaters March 27th, is a 3D animated comedy featuring vocal talents from Rihanna...
  
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• Mary J Blige UK dates

  24-02-2015 18:48 via music-news.com
  
  Global superstar and undisputed Queen of contemporary soul Mary J Blige follows her show-stealing performance alongside her friend and collaborator Sam Smith
  
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• Alison Krauss, Willie Nelson Go on the Road Again for Summer Tour

  24-02-2015 17:43 via rollingstone.com
  
  Willie Nelson and Alison Krauss will join forces once again for a few more dates on their shared tour this summer. The run of shows follows the pair's summer trek of 2014, which was complicated by "an unforeseen and urgent health concern," according to a statement on Krauss's website last...
  
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• Kodaline ‘The One’ video & interview

  24-02-2015 17:33 via music-news.com
  
  Currently on tour in Europe, with more UK dates in March, Kodaline release their anthemic new single ‘The One’ out April 12th on RCA Victor Records.
  
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• Paloma Faith premieres 'Beauty Remains' video

  24-02-2015 16:34 via music-news.com
  
  Paloma Faith will release her brilliant new single ‘Beauty Remains’ on March 29 through RCA Records.
  
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• Why Is It So Hard to Hear Live Music on the Westside?

  24-02-2015 15:43
  
  On a recent crisp night, guys stuff their hands into their puffer vest pockets as a couple of excited girls, oblivious to the chill, bounce from one bare leg to the other. The requisite red velvet rope delineates where to queue, and a bouncer sits just inside a doorway, checking tickets and stamping hands.
  
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• Pete Waterman celebrated with 'A Life In Song'

  24-02-2015 14:25 via music-news.com
  
  As one of the most prolific music moguls of a generation, the original hit man behind more than 100 Top 40 UK Hits and 40 Million records
  
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• Taylor Swift felt cool after police party bust

  24-02-2015 12:11 via music-news.com
  
  Taylor Swift is embarrassed she spent 15 minutes telling The Weeknd he was beautiful at a party.
  
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• Taylor Swift felt cool after police busted a party

  24-02-2015 12:00 via music-news.com
  
  Taylor Swift is embarrassed she spent 15 minutes telling The Weeknd he was beautiful at a party.
  
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• Rita Ora: I push my collaborators

  24-02-2015 12:00 via music-news.com
  
  Rita Ora believes creative people need to be approached with caution.
  
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• Madonna's 20 chart-topping transformations from 1995 to 2015

  24-02-2015 11:33
  
  There's no doubt about it - Madonna is the definitive fashion chameleon. From the cowgirl look to full-on disco queen, the 56-year-old pop star is the queen of reinvention.
  
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• Taylor Swift on Sam Smith vs Ed Sheeran

  24-02-2015 10:21 via music-news.com
  
  Capital Breakfast's Dave Berry caught up with Taylor Swift at the O2 yesterday ahead of her BRITs performance tomorrow.
  
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• Pete Townshend solo catalogue reissued

  24-02-2015 10:04 via music-news.com
  
  Who Came First, Rough Mix, Empty Glass, All The Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes, White City, Iron Man: The Musical, Psychoderelict
  
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• Clare Maguire: New album inspired by Janis Joplin, Stevie Nick and Kanye

  24-02-2015 09:44 via music-news.com
  
  Clare Maguire provided the backdrop to a stunning new Burberry collection "Patchwork, Pattern & Prints" and even performed a new song 'Give Me' specifically written for the show.
  
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• Ne-Yo: Mum's my hero

  24-02-2015 09:30 via music-news.com
  
  Ne-Yo has never regretted giving an artist a song that wound up being a huge hit.
  
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• Kim: Kanye deserves BET award

  24-02-2015 09:30 via music-news.com
  
  Kim Kardashian has tweeted her pride at Kanye West''s recent award win.
  
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• Clare Maguire: New album inspired by Janis Joplin, Stevie Nick and Kanye @ClareMaguire #interview @burberry #burberry

  24-02-2015 09:06 via music-news.com
  
  Clare Maguire provided the backdrop to a stunning new Burberry collection "Patchwork, Pattern & Prints" and even performed a new song 'Give Me' specifically written for the show.
  
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• Executive Shuffles: Universal Music Group, 24-7 Entertainment, Bicycle, Good Ear, Schott

  24-02-2015 08:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Jake Wisely, Bicycle’s new CEO. Universal Music Group‘s President of Global Digital Business Rob Wells announced today that he is leaving his position after 14 years. Wells did...
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• Music mentor in bloom

  24-02-2015 08:23
  
  The basement in her home where Sunny Taylor holds many of her songwriting lessons is cozy and serviceable, yet quite austere with its muted brown walls and beige carpet.
  
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• All We Are ‘Keep Me Alive’ remix bundle & dates

  24-02-2015 07:19 via music-news.com
  
  ‘Keep Me Alive’, the supple, dreamily captivating single from Liverpool’s All We Are has been remixed by a crew of talented peers
  
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• Madonna misses own Oscars party

  24-02-2015 05:45 via music-news.com
  
  Madonna is a no-show at her annual Oscars afterparty due to BRIT Awards performance rehearsals but that doesn’t stop stars from flocking to it.
  
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• Oscars 2015: 'Sound of Music' Soundtrack, "Glory" Get a Boost on Spotify

  24-02-2015 04:21 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Lady Gaga's 'Sound of Music' medley and 'Selma's' "Glory" saw a big jump on the music-streaming site post-Oscars.
  
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• Ben Harper marries

  24-02-2015 03:30 via music-news.com
  
  Ben Harper celebrated the New Year by marrying Jaclyn Matfus.
  
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• Beth Of 'Walking Dead' To Sing, Sign Autographs At Mohegan

  24-02-2015 02:09
  
  Despite her recent demise as Beth Greene on "The Walking Dead," Emily Kinney still walks among the living as a soulful songstress and gives a free concert at Mohegan Sun's Wolf Den Thursday, Feb. 26, 8 p.m. Kinney's singing was prominently featured on "The Walking Dead," notably a cover of Tom Waits' "Hold On," and a haunting rendition of the traditional Scottish song "The Parting Glass" with castmate Lauren Cohan. Kinney has also had roles in TV series such as "Law & Order," "The Good Wife"
  
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• Julie Andrews: Gaga’s my new friend!

  24-02-2015 01:30 via music-news.com
  
  Julie Andrews has gushed over Lady Gaga’s Sound of Music tribute performance at the Oscars.
  
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• Beatport Is Launching a Free Streaming Service (With No Ads)

  24-02-2015 01:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Back in December it was reported that Beatport would launch a free ad-supported streaming service.  The service has now launched, and it’s not ad-supported… TechCrunch...
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• The ultimate British playlist revealed

  24-02-2015 01:00 via music-news.com
  
  MasterCard has today revealed the ultimate British playlist, naming the songs British music fans are most likely to have on their playlists and why.
  
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• Rufus Wainwright, Damien Rice & Alison Moyet Live At Chelsea

  24-02-2015 01:00 via music-news.com
  
  The Royal Hospital Chelsea is proud to announce ‘Live At Chelsea’, a very special concert series at the Royal Hospital Chelsea
  
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• Albums streams included for first time

  24-02-2015 01:00 via music-news.com
  
  In a huge few days for the UK music industry, the Official Albums Chart counts audio streams for the first time in the same week as the 2015 BRIT Awards
  
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• Music Monday (2/23): This Week's New Albums + Videos

  24-02-2015 00:19 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Our guide to this week's album releases also features the week's top new music videos from artists like Blur, Sleater-Kinney, Alt-J, and U2, plus brand new streaming music from the likes of Swervedriver, Death Cab for Cutie, and Of Montreal. Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at Metacritic
  
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