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• Beyonce Just Released A New Song And Video — This Is Not A Drill

  06-02-2016 23:58
  
  The queen of surprise releases has given us "Formation."
  
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• Beyonce's 'Formation' Hits No. 1 on Billboard + Twitter Trending 140 Chart

  06-02-2016 23:35
  
  Beyoncé's new "Formation" single zoomed straight to No. 1 on the real-time Billboard + Twitter Trending 140 chart shortly after its...
  
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• Drake & Rihanna shooting music video at The Real Jerk

  06-02-2016 23:23
  
  Toronto's The Real Jerk restaurant announced on Facebook and Twitter that it'd be closed today until tomorrow at noon. Why? Apparently Drake and Rihanna are shooting part of their "Work" music video at the Gerrard Street Caribbean eatery.
  
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• Chase Bryant on Debut Album: 'I Want People to Connect and Live Vicariously Through the Record'

  06-02-2016 21:35
  
  Chase Bryant's been riding his self-titled EP for more than 16 months now. And the fledgling country singer and writer is both pleased and a bit...
  
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• Jeremih Reveals Title of Next Project and Possible Feature on Kanye West's 'Waves' Album

  06-02-2016 21:00
  
  Kanye West's upcoming album has both a title and a release date: Waves (though that title is liable to change at any time). It's due out...
  
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• Red Hot Chili Peppers Headline Bernie Sanders Fundraiser in L.A.: Watch

  06-02-2016 20:36
  
  The Red Hot Chili Peppers headlined a fundraiser for Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders at Los Angeles’ Ace Hotel Friday night (...
  
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• Janet Jackson's 'Control' at 30: Classic Track-by-Track Album Review

  06-02-2016 20:30
  
  Before she could tackle the world’s problems and play utopian visionary on 1989’s Rhythm Nation 1814, Janet Jackson had to handle her own...
  
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• John Legend Delivers Inspiring Speech at NAACP Image Awards: Watch

  06-02-2016 20:06
  
  John Legend gave an inspiring speech after being presented with the President's Award for his public service at the 47th NAACP Image Awards, held...
  
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• Google mistakes Texas rapper for 'legal rape' blogger

  06-02-2016 19:34
  
  Early Ghetto Boys lineup didn't include Scarface, Willie D or Bushwick Bill. The group -- Raheem, DJ Ready Red and Sir Rap-A-Lot -- released the single "Car Freak" in 1986.
  
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• Red Hot Chili Peppers Cover David Bowie at Bernie Sanders Fundraiser

  06-02-2016 19:01 via rollingstone.com
  
  Red Hot Chili Peppers staged their first performance of 2016 Friday night at Los Angeles' Ace Hotel at the #FeelTheBern benefit concert for Bernie Sanders, who has gained the support of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band. During the Peppers' career-spanning set, the band also remembered David Bowie with a rendition of the rock legend's Aladdin Sane cut "Cracked Actor":This isn't the first time Red Hot Chili Peppers have paid tribute to Bowie: Soon after the singer's death on Janu
  
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• NAACP Image Awards: The Complete Winners List

  06-02-2016 18:38
  
  Anthony Anderson hosted the NAACP Image Awards show on Feb. 5, airing on TV One, honoring performers in film and TV, with previous awards presented...
  
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• Watch Lady Gaga Gush About Singing National Anthem at Super Bowl

  06-02-2016 18:07
  
  Singing the National Anthem at Super Bowl 50 is “a total dream come true” for Lady Gaga, the singer reveals in an interview ahead of the...
  
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• Beyonce Reminisces About Her Fierce 2013 Super Bowl Halftime Show: Watch

  06-02-2016 17:17
  
  Ahead of her cameo at Super Bowl 50 on Sunday (Feb. 7), Beyonce and the team behind her fierce 2013 Super Bowl halftime show reminisced about the...
  
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• Blac Chyna 'reaches out to Rob's family'

  06-02-2016 12:00 via music-news.com
  
  Kris Jenner is reportedly urging her son Rob Kardashian to make up with his sisters, amid rumors they''ve fallen out over his romance with Blac Chyna.
  
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• Venus Amor Is South Florida's Neo-Noir R&B Princess

  06-02-2016 11:46
  
  Venus Amor 's naturally pretty, round baby face is adorned with a heart-shaped tattoo under her right eye, and she sports numerous other tattoos on her arms and body.
  
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• Mariah Carey 'planning triple wedding day'

  06-02-2016 10:00 via music-news.com
  
  Mariah Carey has reportedly been given an unlimited wedding budget by her fiance James Packer.
  
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• Soul diva Rihanna to perform at Grammy Awards

  06-02-2016 07:30
  
  The soul diva is just out with a new single, "Work," which features the rapper Drake.
  
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• Beyonce Drops New 'Formation' Single, Music Video

  06-02-2016 06:00 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The song came as surprise to fans a day before the singer's scheduled Super Bowl performance.
  
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• Which Team Should You Root For In Super Bowl 50? [QUIZ]

  06-02-2016 04:03
  
  Should you root for the Panthers or the Broncos this Super Bowl Sunday? Find out with this quiz!
  
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• Animal Collective, Best Coast & More Plan Voter Registration Drives on Upcoming Tours

  06-02-2016 03:25
  
  Animal Collective, Best Coast, Jason Isbell and other musical acts will host voter registration drives on their 2016 tours. 
  Hillary Clinton vs...
  
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• Rihanna's father almost hired a biker gang to beat up Chris Brown

  06-02-2016 03:15 via music-news.com
  
  Rihanna's dad Ronald Fenty says Chris Brown "will always have a place in my heart".
  
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• Jennifer Lopez's 'Shades of Blue' Renewed at NBC

  06-02-2016 02:50
  
  Don't be fooled by the incredibly busy schedule that she's got. Jennifer Lopez is finding the time for more Shades of Blue. NBC announced...
  
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• WhoSampled Integrates with Spotify for iPhone App

  06-02-2016 02:47
  
  The music sample sourcing service WhoSampled has announced a new integration with Spotify that will allow listeners to discover the inspirations and...
  
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• 'Hunchback of Notre Dame' Rings In at No. 1 on Cast Albums Chart

  06-02-2016 02:19
  
  The studio cast recording of The Hunchback of Notre Dame rings the bell at No. 1 on the Cast Albums chart dated Feb. 13 with 10,000 copies sold in...
  
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• Bruno Mars confirms Super Bowl appearance

  06-02-2016 02:00 via music-news.com
  
  Bruno Mars is landing on the halftime stage.
  
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• Tidal to Donate $1.5 Million to Black Lives Matter, Social Justice Groups

  06-02-2016 01:38
  
  Tidal announced Friday (Feb. 5) it will be donating $1.5 million to Black Lives Matter and other social justice groups. 
  The money comes from...
  
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• If Drake Died Today, Would He Be On Tupac’s Level?

  06-02-2016 01:21
  
  Charlamagne weighs in on what it means to be a true icon.
  
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• Her Boss Body-Shamed Her — So She Quit With One Badass Message

  06-02-2016 01:14
  
  "THIS is the reason young girls have body image issues."
  
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• Louis C.K. Explains Why He Released Surprise Series Horace & Pete

  06-02-2016 01:12
  
  Louis C.K. has answered some burning questions about his surprise new series "Horace and Pete."
  
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• LAST GREAT DREAMERS BREAK FROM WRITING… to get back on stage in February

  06-02-2016 00:52 via music-news.com
  
  Following the huge success of resurgent power- pop-rockers Last Great Dreamers’ UK tour last November as special guests to ex-Runaways’ Cherie Currie, Music News said “it was quite frankly awesome and an exercise in accomplished teamwork", LGD take a break from writing their 3rd album to play a small run of shows in the UK in February.
  
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• Latin Notas: Ricky Martin, Romeo Santos, Juan Gabriel & More

  06-02-2016 00:47
  
  Latin Notas is a weekly news summary, compiled by Billboard's editors, about new songs, videos, concerts announcements and what Latin...
  
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• Maurice White's 'Great Spirit' and Musical Legacy Remembered by Chicago Keyboardist-Singer Robert Lamm: Exclusive

  06-02-2016 00:39
  
  Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire were kindred spirits even before they began touring together, periodically, in 2004. Both hail from the Windy City...
  
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• Aventura Makes Bachateros & Washington Heights Proud at NYC Concert: Live Review

  06-02-2016 00:34
  
  The kickoff to the month-long Aventura Reunion Concert at the United Palace Theater in Washington Heights Feb. 4 was a parranda ...
  
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• Meek Mill Gets 90 Days of House Arrest for Parole Violation

  06-02-2016 00:30
  
  A Philadelphia judge is giving Robert Williams at least three months to earn back his status as rapper Meek Mill.
  Common Pleas Judge Genece Brinkley...
  
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• Jordin Sparks on Her Pick for Super Bowl MVP and Her Dad's NFL Past

  06-02-2016 00:28
  
  Among the 100 million viewers expected to tune in to Super Bowl 50 on Feb. 7, when Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers take on Peyton Manning...
  
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• Jill Scott, Pharrell Williams & Jussie Smollett Win Big at NAACP Image Awards Pre-Show

  06-02-2016 00:25
  
  Jill Scott, Empire’s Jussie Smollett and Pharrell Williams claimed major wins at the 47th NAACP Image Awards' pre-show gala dinner on...
  
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• Sam Hunt's 'Montevallo' Hits 1 Million Sold in the U.S.

  06-02-2016 00:16
  
  Sam Hunt claims his first million-selling album, as Montevallo stepped past the million sales threshold in the tracking week ending Jan. 28.
  The...
  
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• Go Behind the Scenes With Grammy-Nominated Rockers Highly Suspect as They Shop for Music's Big Night

  06-02-2016 00:09
  
  While Jonas, one of the worst ­winter storms in recent memory, ­effectively shut down New York with more than two feet of snow, the Brooklyn-...
  
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• Want to Be the Next Stone Temple Pilots Singer? Here's How to Apply

  06-02-2016 00:07
  
  First there was Scott Weiland. Then there was Chester Bennington. Now there’s… you?
  Yes, it’s true: Stone Temple Pilots are...
  
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• Showtime's 'Billions' Producers Dish on Getting Their Ultimate Musical Guest Stars -- Metallica

  06-02-2016 00:06
  
  On Feb. 7’s episode of Showtime’s new financial drama Billions, wildly successful hedge fund billionaire Bobby “Axe”...
  
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