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• The New Season Of ‘Arrested Development’ Is Bringing Back The Ensemble

  10-01-2016 23:51
  
  Tony Hale spoke to the Huffington Post about the upcoming fifth season of "Arrested Development."
  
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• Watch the First 'Elvis & Nixon' Trailer With Kevin Spacey & Michael Shannon

  10-01-2016 23:48
  
  The first trailer for the upcoming film Elvis & Nixon has been released, showing Michael Shannon playing a convincing Elvis Presley in the...
  
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• Hey Spotify: Apple Music Just Topped 10 Million Paying Subscribers

  10-01-2016 23:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  According to the Financial Times, Apple Music has surpassed 10 million paying subscribers.  The milestone comes just 6 months after launch, making Apple Music the world’s second-largest streaming music service behind Spotify.
  This is a massive achievement for Apple, and even more impressive when you compare it to Spotify, which took roughly 4 years to reach 10 million.  Spotify is currently miles ahead with over 20 million paying subscribers, but Ap
  
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• John Berry, Co-Founder of Indie Rock Band Idaho, Dies

  10-01-2016 22:58
  
  John Berry, co-founder of the Los Angeles slowcore indie rock band Idaho, has died. The group posted a Facebook message to fans on Saturday saying...
  
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• Lady Gaga Is Teaming Up With Tech Companies To Battle Online Harassment

  10-01-2016 22:18
  
  Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation is teaming up with tech giants Intel, Vox Media and Re/Code to form Hack Harassment, an initiative to combat online harassment.
  
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• Kendrick Lamar Makes Cameo in 'Black-ish' Promo: Watch

  10-01-2016 21:50
  
  Kendrick Lamar paid a visit to the Johnson family in a new promo ad for the ABC sitcom Black-ish.
  Is a Kendrick Lamar & J. Cole Joint Project On...
  
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• 17 Dylan O’Brien GIFs That’ll Make You Understand True Love

  10-01-2016 21:16
  
  Good luck quenching this thirst.
  
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• Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Kick Off Intimate Tour in Phoenix: Live Review

  10-01-2016 21:14
  
  It’s been three long years since Macklemore & Ryan Lewis released their Grammy-winning debut album The Heist, and another two...
  
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• This Mashup Of ‘High School Musical’ And ‘Hamilton’ Really Has Its Head In The Game

  10-01-2016 21:06
  
  Watch this hilarious mashup of "High School Musical" and "Hamilton."
  
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• Rock Luminaries & Fans Pay Loving, Respectful Tribute to Lemmy Kilmister at Rainbow Bar Memorial

  10-01-2016 21:03
  
  In some ways it felt like just another Saturday night at L.A.'s iconic Rainbow Bar and Grill when the Sunset Strip institution shut down for a...
  
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• Hear Dr. Dre's Simmering 'Back to Business' With T.I.

  10-01-2016 20:55 via rollingstone.com
  
  Dr. Dre reopened his Pharmacy Beats 1 radio show Saturday, and for his first episode of 2016, the G-funk legend dipped into his vaults to unearth a new track titled "Back to Business."The song features T.I., Compton collaborator Justus, T.I. protégé Victoria Monet and Sly Piper, who previously appeared on The Pharmacy's previous new cut, "Naked." The simmering "Back to Business" was produced by Swiff D, who also crafted the beat for Schoolboy Q's "Stud
  
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• This Over-The-Top Sorority Recruitment Video Could Have Cost $400,000 To Make

  10-01-2016 20:51
  
  The University of Miami Delta Gamma sorority released a recruitment video that could have cost an estimated $200,000 to $400,000 to create.
  
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• Alanis Morissette Named Advice Columnist for 'The Guardian'

  10-01-2016 20:32
  
  Move over, Dear Abby. Here comes Alanis Morissette.
  The Canadian singer revealed on her website Saturday (Jan. 9) that she’ll be writing an...
  
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• Two Of Carrie’s Boyfriends Staged A Mini ‘Sex And The City’ Reunion

  10-01-2016 20:31
  
  The mini-reunion happened at a pre-Golden Globes party.
  
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• Christina Aguilera Hits the Recording Studio in New Photo

  10-01-2016 20:00
  
  Could a new Christina Aguilera album finally be on the way?
  Christina Aguilera Talks Next Album, Working with Pharrell Williams on New Music
  The pop...
  
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• Kanye West Reveals His ‘Idol’ In A Midnight Tweet

  10-01-2016 19:52
  
  The rapper is a night owl just like you.
  
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• Internet, Meet Kirby Jenner, Kendall Jenner’s Fraternal Twin Brother

  10-01-2016 19:15
  
  Check out the guy who's been photoshopping himself into Kendall Jenner's photos.
  
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• This Insane Babe Was Hidden Beneath The Chewbacca Costume In ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’

  10-01-2016 19:07
  
  While you were watching Chewbacca on screen in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," this super hottie was low-key standing in as a double beneath the suit.
  
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• ‘Once Upon A Time’ Rumbelle Shippers Beware — A New Gaston Is Here

  10-01-2016 18:31
  
  "Once Upon a Time" casts actor Wes Brown as Gaston for an episode in the second half of Season 5.
  
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• Madonna Plays Ex-Husband Sean Penn's Haiti Fundraiser, Tells Him 'I Love You'

  10-01-2016 18:13
  
  Sean Penn still holds a special place in Madonna’s heart.
  The Queen of Pop made an appearance at her ex-husband’s Help Haiti Home charity...
  
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• Fancy $1.3 Billion? Wednesday’s Powerball Jackpot Could Be Your Chance

  10-01-2016 18:09
  
  There was no winner of yesterday's $950 million Powerball jackpot, raising the potential winnings to $1.3 billion for Wednesday's drawing.
  
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• The Limit Does Not Exist On How Cute This ‘Mean Girls’ Reunion Is

  10-01-2016 17:49
  
  See which two "Mean Girls" stars reunited during the TCA press tour.
  
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• Hear Dr. Dre's Smooth New Track 'Back to Business,' Featuring T.I., Victoria Monet & Others

  10-01-2016 17:43
  
  Dr. Dre shared yet another previously unreleased track during his Beats 1 show The Pharmacy on Saturday, Jan. 10.
  Dr. Dre Drops Unreleased Track...
  
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• Channing Tatum’s ‘Let It Go’ Lip Sync Impressed The OG Ice Queen

  10-01-2016 17:39
  
  The real-life Elsa from "Frozen" watched Tatum's "Lip Sync Battle" performance of "Let It Go" and took to Twitter with her review.
  
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• Much-loved country duo Joey+Rory claim end is near for Joey

  10-01-2016 17:27
  
  But on the morning of Jan. 9, Rory Feek posted the words that he knew fans around the world didn't want to hear. "And now, here I sit beside my dying wife," Feek said in his blog post, which originally began by telling the story of the coming true song that they recorded a few years back and will now be included on their new album set for release in February .
  
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• Golden Globes: Listen to Every Best Original Song Nominee

  10-01-2016 15:00
  
  The Golden Globes air Sunday night (Jan. 10), and the booziest awards show of them all is sure to be a delight.
  Before tonight's Ricky Gervais-...
  
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• Zayn Malik: We weren’t allowed to say certain things

  10-01-2016 13:30 via music-news.com
  
  Former One Direction member Zayn Malik tells Billboard this week that he didn't buy the group's album, and that he's not on speaking terms with his former bandmates.
  
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• Black Keys front man releases 'Making a Murderer'-inspired song

  10-01-2016 13:23
  
  Just months after releasing his first album with side project The Arcs, Black Keys frontman Dan Auerbach lent his voice to a new song inspired by the mega-hit Netflix docuseries "Making a Murderer." The Arcs released the song "Lake Superior" Friday.
  
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• Tributes paid as Motorhead frontman Lemmy laid to rest

  10-01-2016 12:15 via music-news.com
  
  Rock stars flocked to pay their last respects to Motorhead frontman Lemmy at his funeral.
  
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• Kylie Minogue 'ready for kids with boyfriend'

  10-01-2016 12:00 via music-news.com
  
  Kylie Minogue's friends wouldn't be surprised if she announced she's starting a family with boyfriend Joshua Sasse soon, according to an insider.
  
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• Alanis Morissette becomes Guardian advice columnist

  10-01-2016 10:20 via music-news.com
  
  Alanis Morissette is set to become the Guardian's Weekend magazine's new advice columnist,​succeedingMolly Ringwald ​ in the same spot​ .
  
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• Keen lyrics, progressive styles among 2015's best music

  10-01-2016 10:13
  
  Keen lyrics, progressive styles among 2015's best music Brian Passey lists his top 25 albums of 2015 alongside 25 more honorable mentions and his favorite local album. Check out this story on thespectrum.com: http://www.thespectrum.com/story/entertainment/music/backbeat/2016/01/09/keen-lyrics-progressive-styles-among-2015s-best-music/78352190/ Among the best albums of the year were those featuring singer-songwriters that also happen to be excellent lyricists, from from Father John Misty, Ben Fol
  
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• Bryan Adams gives Bieber advice: 'Have fun!'

  10-01-2016 10:00 via music-news.com
  
  Bryan Adams has some handy advice for his unlikely collaborator Justin Bieber.
  
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• Paul Kilmister pays tribute to his father Lemmy

  10-01-2016 09:00 via music-news.com
  
  Paul Kilmister, the son of Lemmy Kilmister of Motorhead, gave a touching speech at his father’s funeral sharing anecdotes about the life of the man.
  
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• R.I.P. Otis Clay 1942-2016

  10-01-2016 08:52 via music-news.com
  
  Otis Clay, Chicago based bluesman and a member of the Blues Hall of Fame, died on Friday from a heart attack at the age of 73.
  
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• Iggy Azalea shares new track on the Internet

  10-01-2016 08:33 via music-news.com
  
  Iggy Azalea published a brand new song on Saturday (9Jan16) and she has also promised fans even more fresh work is headed their way in February (16).
  
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• Funeral for singer Natalie Cole to be Monday in Los Angeles

  10-01-2016 06:10
  
  A spokesperson for the family said Saturday that the service will be at West Angeles Church of God in Christ, where Cole was once a member.
  
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• Artist Creates Spot-On Adele Portrait With Only Ketchup: See the Photos

  10-01-2016 03:51
  
  San Antonio-based artist and master barber Rob Ferrel, who goes by Rob the Original, has created a very unusual portrait of chart-topping singer...
  
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• Madonna defends parenting skills amid custody battle

  10-01-2016 03:15 via music-news.com
  
  Madonna doesn't think single mothers get enough support from society.
  
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• Marshmello Self-Releases First Album 'Joytime'

  10-01-2016 02:15
  
  Masked DJ and producer Marshmello released his debut album Friday morning (Jan. 8). The 10-track set, titled Joytime, was self-released through...
  
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• Everything We Know About Kanye West's 'Swish' Album (So Far)

  10-01-2016 02:04
  
  Kanye West lives his truth. Whether conjuring up designs to conquer runways or waxing poetic about LeBron James or real friends, the Chicago rep...
  
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• Otis Clay dead at 73; Mississippi-born blues 'icon' planned to tour in 2016

  10-01-2016 02:01
  
  Hall of fame rhythm and blues artist Otis Clay, known as much for his big heart and charitable work in Chicago as for his singing internationally, died Friday. He was 73. The Mississippi-born Clay - whose gruff, tenor-tinged voice on blues songs such as "Trying to Live My Life Without You" varied from his haunting but hopeful baritone on gospel standards like "When the Gates Swing Open" - died suddenly of a heart attack at 6:30 p.m., said his daughter, Ronda Tankson.
  
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• Natalie Cole's Funeral to Be Held Monday in L.A., Chaka Khan Expectd to Sing

  10-01-2016 01:36
  
  A funeral for Grammy Award-winning singer Natalie Cole will be held Monday, Jan. 11, in Los Angeles.
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• NYPD's Acu Rhodes (aka DJ Ace) Spins Old-School Jams at Barclays Center's Billboard Lounge

  10-01-2016 00:43
  
  Hip-hop and law enforcement don’t always mix. Maybe they just need more mixmasters. One potential peace broker is Lt. Acu Rhodes (aka DJ Ace),...
  
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• Red Simpson, Pioneer of the Bakersfield Sound, Dies at 81

  10-01-2016 00:15
  
  Red Simpson, who helped serve as an architect to the Bakersfield Sound, has died. He was 81.
  Simpson was on a tour in the Pacific Northwest recently...
  
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• Can You Guess The Film From The Bad Amazon Review? [Quiz]

  10-01-2016 00:03
  
  Guess the movie based on the negative and random Amazon review.
  
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