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• Justin Bieber: 'I want a Grammy!'

  07-12-2015 23:59 via music-news.com
  
  Pop star Justin Bieber hopes making "good music" will be enough to help him win his first Grammy.
  
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• Why Finland Might Start Giving People Paychecks — Just For Being Alive

  07-12-2015 23:41
  
  Experts say a basic income of just $3,000 a year in the U.S. -- where 46 million people live in poverty -- would reduce that number by half.
  
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• Watch U2 Welcome Eagles of Death Metal Onstage in Paris

  07-12-2015 23:41 via rollingstone.com
  
  Less than a month after terrorists attacked their concert in Paris, Eagles of Death Metal got back onstage in the French capital at U2's show. "They were robbed of their stage three weeks ago, so we'd like to offer them ours tonight," Bono told the crowd, according to U2Start. The band played a cover of Patti Smith's "People Have the Power," U2's signature intro music, side-by-side with the headliners, before the Irish rockers left the stage so Eagles of Death Metal could play the
  
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• Kylie Jenner Parties With A$AP Rocky and More Insider Scoop at Art Basel

  07-12-2015 23:40
  
  A small army of musical artists converged on Miami Beach to join the celebrity and collector crowd at Art Basel during the first week...
  
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• A College Student Hired A Fake Wife And Kids To Create An Epic Christmas Trolling

  07-12-2015 23:37
  
  He should record his family's reactions.
  
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• Justin Bieber, John Legend, other stars react to nominations for the 2016 Grammy Awards

  07-12-2015 23:32
  
  In this May 17, 2015 file photo, Karen Fairchild arrives at the Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, in Las Vegas. Stars react to the 2016 Grammy Award nominations, announced Monday, Dec. 7, 2015, "You always want to believe that songs like 'Girl Crush' are going to rise to the top and be heard, but it doesn't always happen.
  
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• Recording Academy's Neil Portnow on Grammy Nom Surprises & Why 'Snubs' Is an Inaccurate Term

  07-12-2015 23:29
  
  Second in importance only to the day of the Grammy ceremony itself, today is the next biggest day on the Recording Academy's calendar -- ...
  
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• The Weirdest, Most Surprising and Unknown 2016 Grammy Nominations

  07-12-2015 23:26 via rollingstone.com
  
  The nominees for the 58th Grammy Awards have been revealed, and while the Big Four categories lacked any major surprises, this year's full crop of nominations did have some unexpected hopefuls in unfamiliar categories. From the year's leading rapper up for Best Dance Recording and a diss track garnering the voters' love to Patti Smith hoping to end her long Grammy shutout with a Spoken Word win and Roger Waters' 1992 LP getting a 2015 nod, here are the wei
  
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• Notorious B.I.G. With A ‘Star Wars’ Backdrop Is Outta This World

  07-12-2015 23:18
  
  "Life After Death Star" combines Notorious B.I.G.'s excellent album with the sounds of "Star Wars."
  
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• Niall Horan wins round of libel case

  07-12-2015 23:08 via music-news.com
  
  One Direction singer Niall Horan has won the right to pursue his libel case against Britain's Express Newspapers.
  
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• Internet radio (like Hakt Radio) vs traditional radio

  07-12-2015 23:05 via music-news.com
  
  Music is the best way for relieving stress and it puts you in the better mood. Almost everyone enjoys listening to music whether it is on amusic player or radio.
  
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• Watch Maddie & Tae Get Reel in 'Shut Up and Fish' Music Video: Exclusive Premiere

  07-12-2015 23:04
  
  Maddie & Tae have made waves in the country world for their brazen honesty, traditional influence and pop-like style. Now they're making...
  
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• Wale Says Kendrick Lamar Won’t Answer His Calls

  07-12-2015 23:04
  
  Wale says he's tried to call Kendrick Lamar in recent years but hasn't heard back.
  
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• Kim Kardashian and Kanye West name son

  07-12-2015 23:02 via music-news.com
  
  Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have named their baby son Saint.
  
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• Kula Shaker new album and tour dates

  07-12-2015 23:00 via music-news.com
  
  Kula Shaker have finally emerged from the silence and mark their return with a new album a series of special live dates throughout the UK & Beyond.
  
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• Ed Sheeran to undergo ear surgery in January

  07-12-2015 23:00 via music-news.com
  
  Ed Sheeran damaged one of his ears after jumping off a yacht.
  
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• Is Pusha T Dissing Cash Money Or Celebrating Tyga And Kylie’s Relationship On His New Song?

  07-12-2015 22:56
  
  What does he mean when he says this? Fans are torn.
  
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• The 2016 Grammy Dark Horses, Snubs And Sure Things

  07-12-2015 22:49
  
  The Weeknd and Taylor Swift lead all Grammy nominees, but we have our eye on dark horses and shoo-ins like Elle King, Kehlani, Diplo and Big Sean.
  
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• The Beatles' 'Hey Jude' Gets Remixed & Restored Video: Watch

  07-12-2015 22:44
  
  Very few bands can make headlines almost a half-century after breaking up, but The Beatles have always been a band of firsts. In their honor, 1 was...
  
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• A New Machine from Germany Could Solve the Vinyl Production Crisis

  07-12-2015 22:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Vinyl records generate more revenue than ad-supported streaming, and fans absolutely love the higher-priced, warmer-toned format.  The only problem is that vinyl is incredibly difficult and expensive to produce, with turnaround times that sometimes stretch for months.  It all depends on the plant, the volume of competing orders, and a host of other factors, thanks to a worsening production glut.
  The reason for the bottleneck is that newer pressing machines simply aren’
  
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• Leslie Grace & Calle 13's Rene Perez Sign Deals With Sony/ATV

  07-12-2015 22:32
  
  Sony/ATV has announced worldwide publishing deals with pop-bachata singer Leslie Grace and with Rene Perez, better known as Residente, the frontman...
  
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• 17 Celebs You Totally Forgot Were On ‘Lizzie McGuire’

  07-12-2015 22:17
  
  How many of these celebs do you remember seeing on the Disney Channel show?
  
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• Erykah Badu Offers Some Laughs & Sound Advice in Twitter Q&A

  07-12-2015 22:09
  
  As part of an initiative with Twitter Music, Erykah Badu answered some tweeted fan questions beginning at 1 p.m. ET on Monday (Dec. 7), and as always...
  
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• Why Did Drake’s ‘Back To Back’ Dis Track Earn A Grammy Nomination?

  07-12-2015 22:07
  
  The Grammys nominated Drake's 'Back to Back' dis track for Best Rap Performance.
  
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• Adele’s ’25’ Is Cruising Towards 7 Million In Sales

  07-12-2015 22:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Adele’s album ’25’ has reportedly racked up another 1.1 million units in the US in its second week on sale. This comes a week after becoming the fastest-selling album in a single week, with 3.4 million copies sold.
  At closer glance, Nielsen Soundscan says that ’25’ accounted for over 30 percent of all album sales in the United States in its opening week.  This emphasises the album’s success, and if that weren’t enough, Adel
  
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• Saavn Hires Exec to Guide Post-Music Expansion

  07-12-2015 22:04
  
  Saavn, India's leading music streaming company, is taking concrete steps towards expanding its service beyond music. Saavn has maintained an...
  
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• This Woman Used Her Wheelchair To Recreate Kylie Jenner’s Controversial Photo

  07-12-2015 22:01
  
  "I can barely get people to make eye contact with me, let alone land a cover shoot."
  
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• When Brothers Brawl: Will Tony And Shane Be Their Own ‘Challenge’ Undoing?

  07-12-2015 22:00
  
  After a brotherly brawl, we have to ask: Can Tony and Shane survive "The Challenge: Battle of the Bloodlines"?
  
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• The Smog In Beijing Is So Toxic Right Now The City Is Literally Shutting Down: See Pics

  07-12-2015 21:59
  
  The smog got so bad in Beijing, China, on Monday (Dec. 7) that authorities issued the first-ever 'red alert' for dangerous air quality, shutting down schools and businesses.
  
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• Why Have One Direction Never Been Nominated For A Grammy?

  07-12-2015 21:58
  
  Four No. 1 album debuts. Millions of albums sold. So why haven't One Direction ever been nominated for a Grammy award?
  
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• True Life: I Don’t Want To See ‘Star Wars’

  07-12-2015 21:57
  
  After years of build-up, do you need to see "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" to enjoy it?
  
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• Kanye West & Kim Kardashian Announce Baby's Name

  07-12-2015 21:56
  
  Kanye West and Kim Kardashian West have named their newborn son: The couple landed on Saint West.
  Kardashian announced the news Monday afternoon (Dec...
  
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• John Stamos Bares His Butt — And His Soul — For Paper Magazine

  07-12-2015 21:52
  
  John Stamos and his bare butt pose for Paper magazine's #Fandemonium issue.
  
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• 11 Times Gender Norms Got The Middle Finger in 2015

  07-12-2015 21:31
  
  2015 was a glorious year for clapping back at gender confines.
  
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• Kim Kardashian And Kanye West Have Named Their Son

  07-12-2015 21:26
  
  Kim Kardashian and Kanye West name their son Saint West.
  
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• This Man Cuts Hair With Flames And A Samurai Sword Because The World Is A Crazy Place

  07-12-2015 21:21
  
  Would you let a hairdresser do this to you?
  
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• Looking Ahead, Vevo Acquires Video Discovery App Showyou

  07-12-2015 21:05
  
  "There is so much more than we can do with it," Vevo CEO Erik Huggers told Billboard earlier this year. "Original programming, the brand,...
  
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• Bernie Sanders Just Won Time’s Readers’ Poll For Person Of The Year, Set Internet Ablaze

  07-12-2015 21:01
  
  Senator Bernie Sanders has won Time's Readers' Poll for Person Of The Year.
  
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• U2 Releases Behind-the-Scenes Footage From Paris Concert

  07-12-2015 20:51
  
  U2 brought the feels to Paris with a concert on Sunday night, intended to heal the city following the terrorist attacks that claimed 130 lives...
  
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• Rush Drummer Neil Peart Says He's Retired

  07-12-2015 20:39
  
  Early last month (Nov. 13), Billboard premiered footage from the film R40 Live which documented Rush’s R40 Tour, celebrating the 40th anniversary of...
  
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• Adele's 'Hello' Leads Hot 100 for Sixth Week, Selena Gomez Goes Top 10

  07-12-2015 20:37
  
  Adele's "Hello" tops the Billboard Hot 100 (dated Dec. 19) for a sixth week, as parent album 25 makes history in its second week atop the...
  
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• ‘Recovery Road’ Is The Heartbreaking ‘O.C.’ Spin-Off We All Deserve: Exclusive

  07-12-2015 20:30
  
  MTV News has your first extended look at Freeform's (formerly ABC Family) new series "Recovery Road," starring Jessica Sula, Sebastian de Souza, and Daniel Franzese.
  
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• Busta Rhymes Reunites With High-Profile Pals For Hot For The Holidays Show: Live Review

  07-12-2015 20:21
  
  With nine albums and 10 million copies sold on his resume, Busta Rhymes is one of hip-hop’s elder statesmen. To celebrate 25 years in the...
  
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• Grammy Nominations 2016: Alabama Shakes and Courtney Barnett Surprise in Rock

  07-12-2015 20:20
  
  We don’t see much rock music on the Billboard Hot 100 anymore, and at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards the requisite alternative artist -- ...
  
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• Pandora CEO Explains Why Free Music Is Killing the Industry

  07-12-2015 20:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  …from a recent op-ed by Pandora CEO Brian McAndrews on Business Insider:
  “Internet radio is sampling and discovery; on-demand is the modern equivalent of ownership.  Only that’s where the analogy breaks down. Because today it is far too easy for on-demand consumers to continually “own” music for free.  Not just a free trial, but free all the time.”“…the value of music will continue to spiral downward.”
  “Years ago,
  
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• 10 Warped Tour Acts Who Have Been Honored By The Grammys

  07-12-2015 20:15
  
  Pop-punk kids get rocker representation at the Grammys by Vans Warped Tour alum, such as Green Day, Katy Perry, and Paramore.
  
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• 2016 Grammy Nominations: Chris Stapleton and Other Country Artists Poised to Win Big

  07-12-2015 20:14
  
  In looking at the country nominees for the upcoming 58th Annual Grammy Awards, there were no major surprises. But, as is often the case, there...
  
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• Watch This Two-Year-Old Diva Straight-Up Crush Her Adele Impression

  07-12-2015 20:05
  
  She transforms from a tiny child to a big-time diva the moment she hears the wonderfully devastating song come on.
  
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• TuneCore Hacked, Millions of Musicians' Information Compromised

  07-12-2015 20:05
  
  TuneCore now has something in common with Sony Pictures, Home Depot, United Postal Service and the U.S. State Department: it got hacked. The digital...
  
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• Adele's Best 8 Moments of 2015

  07-12-2015 20:00
  
  All it took was one “Hello” from Adele on a shivery October morning to become the Internet’s sweetheart. With flawless eyeliner and a sepia-colored...
  
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