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• 18 Times Tina Fey And Amy Poehler Were Tighter Than Sisters

  11-12-2015 23:52
  
  "Sisters" co-stars Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are IRL family, and we have proof.
  
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• Pop Savant-Songwriter Adam Schlesinger Breaks Down Max Martin's Genius on The Weeknd's 'Can't Feel My Face'

  11-12-2015 23:49
  
  Everyone was feeling The Weeknd's "Can't Feel My Face," one of three 2015 No. 1s by Swedish super-producer-songwriter Max Martin. Fans include pop...
  
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• Weekend Rock Question: What Is the Best Song of 2015?

  11-12-2015 23:48 via rollingstone.com
  
  The year is swiftly wrapping up, which means it's a perfect time to reflect on the year in music. During the past 12 months, 2015 has seen comebacks (Janet Jackson, Missy Elliott), breakout stars (Fetty Wap, Shawn Mendes) and strong showings from the chart-dominators of the past several years (Drake, Rihanna).50 Best Songs of 2015
  Now we have a question for you: Which 2015 song is the best? We're going to count anything across all genres and levels of chart success, though if it's a so
  
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• Nicki Minaj Had To Testify In Court On Meek Mill’s Behalf

  11-12-2015 23:47
  
  Nicki Minaj testified in court and answered questions about Meek Mill's drug use.
  
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• Lady Gaga, Missy Elliott, Fifth Harmony & More Share Special Moments From Billboard's Women in Music 2015

  11-12-2015 23:45
  
  Memories were made at the 2015 Billboard Women in Music event on Friday (Dec. 11) as some of music's leading ladies were honored for their...
  
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• 'Hamilton' Creator Lin-Manuel Miranda on His Massive 2015: 'I'm Trying Not to Let It Change Me Too Much'

  11-12-2015 23:40
  
  I don't know how many really good ideas you get in a lifetime, but the idea of telling Hamilton as a hip-hop story was definitely one. Because you...
  
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• 'American Idol' Final Top 24 Unveiled at Private Event: 'It's the End of an Era,' Harry Connick Jr. Says

  11-12-2015 23:40
  
  While the final season of American Idol doesn't kick off for another three-plus weeks, the top 24 contestants were unveiled at a private event at the...
  
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• Halsey on Her Life-Changing 2015: 'I Was Becoming the Click-Bait of the Year'

  11-12-2015 23:31
  
  I don't know how to wrap my brain around anything that has happened in the past year. Every time I think the craziest thing ever happened to me,...
  
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• The Definitive Hip-Hop Guide To Aziz Ansari’s ‘Master Of None’

  11-12-2015 23:30
  
  From an Eminem debate to a Busta Rhymes, hip-hop playsan important role in Aziz Ansari's "Master Of None."
  
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• Google Built Santa’s Village And It’s So Cute You Won’t Know What To Do

  11-12-2015 23:23
  
  Google lets you give Santa a shave, for some reason.
  
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• Fetty Wap's reality TV star girlfriend pregnant

  11-12-2015 23:15 via music-news.com
  
  Rapper Fetty Wap is reportedly set to become a dad after his on/off reality TV star girlfriend, Masika Kalysha, announced she is pregnant with his baby.
  
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• Drake Knew All About The Drake-Sounding Rapper On Erykah Badu’s Mixtape

  11-12-2015 23:11
  
  Erykah Badu says she told Drake about the Drake-sounding rapper on her recent mixtape.
  
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• A Husband’s Note To His Depressed Wife Will Remind You That Everything Is Going To Be Alright

  11-12-2015 23:05
  
  The image is of her visibly crying in the mirror, but when you see what it says it's totally understandable. The full-length mirror reads, "Reasons I Love My Wife," followed by 15 points that would bring many of us to tears.
  
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• Lies Presidential Candidates Told This Week: The Bizarre Reason Bush Won’t Block No-Fly Listers From Buying Guns

  11-12-2015 23:01
  
  In 'Lies Presidential Candidates Told This Week': Jeb Bush's phantom reason to not bar terrorists on the no-fly list from buying guns, Ted Cruz's attack on Marco Rubio's immigration bill and Hillary Clinton's overreach in a Cruz contraception slam.
  
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• ‘Love & Hip-Hop’ Star Says She’s Going To Have Fetty Wap’s Baby And He Doesn’t Sound Too Happy

  11-12-2015 22:54
  
  "Love & Hip-Hop's" Masika Kalysha says she's having Fetty Wap's child. Then, he reportedly insults her.
  
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• Billboard Women in Music 2015: Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez, Missy Elliott & More Are Celebrated

  11-12-2015 22:52
  
  Lady Gaga's earnest, emotional appearance at Billboard's annual Women in Music event on Friday (Dec. 11) laid plain for everyone...
  
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• Goodwill Had To Apologize For Mocking Kanye West

  11-12-2015 22:48
  
  Goodwill apologized to Kanye West after mocking his "Resting Kanye Face" in a newsletter.
  
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• 'The Voice' Finalist Jordan Smith First Artist to Replace Himself at No. 1 on Hot Christian Songs

  11-12-2015 22:37
  
  Top-five finalist on NBC’s The Voice Jordan Smith adds a second No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart (dated Dec. 19), as his version of...
  
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• A secret to Adele's success -- older music fans

  11-12-2015 22:36 via news.yahoo.com
  
  With Adele's album "25" breaking sales records, one of the keys to the British singer's success is an unusual pop music demographic -- older adults. The buyers of "25" come from "a demographic not normally closely examined in the millennial-fixated entertainment industry," sales tracking service Nielsen Music said in a study. US consumers who bought the CD of "25" in its first week were 36 percent more likely than the average American to be between ages 55 and 64, Nielsen Music said.
  
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• There’s A Problem With This Kid’s Wrong Test Answer — He’s Actually Right

  11-12-2015 22:30
  
  Teacher: give that kid some bonus points!
  
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• Sammy Wilk Premieres 'Could Be' Single & Talks New Project: Exclusive

  11-12-2015 22:23
  
  In just a few short years, Sammy Wilk has gone from small-town high schooler in Omaha, Nebraska, to social-media star in L.A.
  Wilk started out making...
  
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• Wait, Is Streaming Actually Encouraging Record Sales? Survey Says 'Yeah... Maybe'

  11-12-2015 22:13
  
  Streaming may have been hailed as the death knell of the CD and download, but new research suggests that services such as Spotify and Apple Music can...
  
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• 8 Lyrics From Willow’s Album That’ll Have You Deep In Thought

  11-12-2015 22:12
  
  Willow Smith's Ardipithecus album has some nuggets of 15-year-old wisdom.
  
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• Lupita Nyong’o Is Obviously Obsessed With Stormtroopers

  11-12-2015 22:10
  
  "Star Wars" actress Lupita Nyong'o has been letting her Stormtrooper obsession loose during her promotional tour.
  
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• A Genius Team Of Inventors Built A Chicken McNugget Dispenser Out Of Legos

  11-12-2015 22:03
  
  The brilliant minds at Astonishing Studios constructed a functioning Lego Chicken McNugget dispenser.
  
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• Fifth Harmony & One Direction to Appear on 'La Banda' Finale

  11-12-2015 22:01
  
  Fifth Harmony will perform live along with Pitbull and Wisin during Sunday night’s finale of music reality show La Banda on Univision. One Direction...
  
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• Pusha T Breaks Down Darkest Before Dawn‘s Beats, Rhymes And Cash Money Lines

  11-12-2015 21:54
  
  Pusha T previews his star-studded "Darkest Before Dawn" LP and reveals his stance on Cash Money.
  
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• Aventura Sells Out Four New Reunion Shows in 45 Minutes: Exclusive

  11-12-2015 21:52
  
  After selling out the first four dates of its reunion tour in less than three hours, Aventura repeated the feat.
  The group announced four new dates...
  
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• Watch Darren Criss, Estelle & More Parody Climate-Change Deniers in Funny or Die Music Video

  11-12-2015 21:45
  
  Haven’t you heard? Climate change isn’t real!
  Unfortunately, you probably have heard that. Luckily, in a world of preposterous statements, there’s...
  
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• Kris Jenner looking to trademark 'Proud Mama' phrase

  11-12-2015 21:30 via music-news.com
  
  Kris Jenner has filed papers to trademark the phrase ''Proud Mama'', according to reports.
  
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• Lady Gaga Accepts Woman of the Year Honor at Billboard Women in Music 2015

  11-12-2015 21:19
  
  Lady Gaga brought down the house at Billboard’s annual Women in Music event in New York on Friday with a gripping performance of her tribute song to...
  
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• NYC Let Donald Trump Know That Refugees Are Welcome, His Hate Is Not

  11-12-2015 21:13
  
  On Thursday (Dec. 10),people from all over NYC gathered outside Trump Tower on the Upper West Side to stand in solidarity with Muslims and Syrian and Iraqi refugees. MTV News spoke to several protestors about the goals of the demonstration, called "Human Rights Trump Oppression," and what it meant to stand united in the face of hate.
  
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• Rihanna Raises Over $3 Million & Lionel Richie Reclaims 'Hello' at Diamond Ball

  11-12-2015 21:10
  
  "Welcome everybody to the second annual Diamond Ball," Rihanna smiled from the stage at Santa Monica Airport's Barker Hangar on Thursday night....
  
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• Dolly Parton's 'Coat of Many Colors' Airs to Record Audience

  11-12-2015 21:09 via rollingstone.com
  
  Early numbers for NBC's Coat of Many Colors, which aired Thursday night, December 10th, suggest good news for fans of Dolly Parton and country music. With 12.8 million viewers, the two-hour special based on Parton's autobiographical song was the most-watched film on the "big four" broadcast networks in nearly four years. The film also marked a four-year high in the key demographic — adult viewers 18-49.50 Country Albums Every Rock Fan Should Own
  The heartwarming family drama was highlighte
  
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• Lady Gaga Opens Up About Being Raped As A Teen: ‘I Thought It Was My Fault’

  11-12-2015 21:08
  
  Lady Gaga opened up about how being raped as a teenager completely changed her.
  
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• How Streaming Services Scored in Music's Fiercely Competitive Frontier in 2015

  11-12-2015 21:05
  
  The ups, the downs, the numbers, the names -- here's Billboard's scorecard on how each streaming service made out in music’s new fiercely...
  
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• Live Music's $20 Billion Year: The Grateful Dead's Fare Thee Well Reunion, Taylor Swift, One Direction Top Boxscore's Year-End

  11-12-2015 21:04
  
  As the sun began to set on Chicago’s Soldier Field, the positive vibe was palpable as more than 70,000 fans -- most of them clutching American Beauty...
  
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• Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Tells Syrian Refugees ‘You Are Home’

  11-12-2015 20:57
  
  Justin Trudeau made a profound and moving statement as he welcomed the first Syrian refugees into Canada.
  
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• Pandora's CFO Talks Royalties, Streaming and Apple: 'Steve Jobs Eviscerated the Music Industry'

  11-12-2015 20:54
  
  With a major, bottom line-impacting decision on royalty rates imminent, Pandora's chief financial officer Mike Herring was feeling brisk during an...
  
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• Lady Gaga Opens Up About Surviving Rape: 'It Changed Who I Was Completely'

  11-12-2015 20:37
  
  Lady Gaga has made major strides as an advocate for victims of sexual violence, both through her nonprofit work and her musical tribute "Til It...
  
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• Lana Del Rey Accepts Trailblazer Honor at Billboard Women in Music 2015

  11-12-2015 20:35
  
  Lana Del Rey brought a little "Summertime" happiness to Billboard Women in Music 2015.
  "The honeymoon is not over for this compelling and...
  
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• Demi Lovato Performs 'Stone Cold,' Accepts Rulebreaker Honor at Billboard Women in Music 2015

  11-12-2015 20:34
  
  Demi Lovato has no rules when it comes to being a rulebreaker.
   “It’s not intentional and that’s what’s awesome – people see it,” said...
  
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• Bjork Talks Trump, Climate Change, New Music

  11-12-2015 20:34 via rollingstone.com
  
  Björk has had it with the "rednecks" running Iceland. The singer is at her home, where it is midafternoon yet below freezing, and her daughter has just returned home from school and is practicing piano in the background. As bassy scales ring out behind her, the singer tells Rolling Stone that with today's conclusion of the COP21 conference in Paris – where representatives from countries around the world are attempting to solve climate change – it's time to ra
  
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• With 'American Idol' Ending & One Direction Taking a Bow, Is the Simon Cowell Era Ending?

  11-12-2015 20:30
  
  With American Idol kicking off its final season in January, and One Direction bowing at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 with what figures to be their...
  
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• 11 Times The 2016 Presidential Candidates Tried Way Too Hard To Prove They’re Cool

  11-12-2015 20:30
  
  From Jeb Bush's inability to properly utilize a hoodie, to Ben Carson's rap ad and Rand Paul's weird obsession with Ray-Bans, it's been a super entertaining year.
  
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• ‘Transparent”s First Trans Writer On Sexualizing Maura: ‘Everyone Was Getting F–ked, Except Her’

  11-12-2015 20:28
  
  "Transparent" writer Our Lady J tells MTV News why it was her "plight" to sexualize Maura, Davina and Shea in Season 2.
  
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• Harrison Ford Totally Dissed Donald Trump, Despite His ‘Air Force One’ Praise  

  11-12-2015 20:12
  
  Harrison Ford didn't mince words when he heard Donald Trump praising the patriotism of "Air Force One."
  
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• Tori Kelly Accepts Breakthrough Honor at Billboard Women in Music

  11-12-2015 20:10
  
  Tori Kelly -- a Grammy nominee for Best New Artist -- took the stage at Billboard Women in Music event Friday afternoon in NYC capping an...
  
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• Innovator Missy Elliott Delivers Emotional Speech at Billboard Women in Music 2015

  11-12-2015 20:08
  
  Missy Elliott brought the funk to New York's Cipriani on Friday (Dec. 11). As Billboard's inaugural Innovator of the Year, the Virginia rapper...
  
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• Adele Fends Off Coldplay to Top U.K. Album Chart Again

  11-12-2015 19:59
  
  Adele's 25 (XL Recordings) comfortably saw off the challenge of Coldplay's A Head Full Of Dreams (Warner Music) to start a third week atop the U.K....
  
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