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• Schoolboy Q Turned The Internet’s Favorite Meme Into His Album Cover

  14-06-2016 23:59
  
  Schoolboy Q reveals the title and of his upcoming album, Blank Face LP, as well as its cover, inspired by the Crying Jordan meme.
  
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• Brandon Baker’s Favorite Johnny Tsunami Memory Involves A Bungee Cord And A Snowmobile

  14-06-2016 23:48
  
  The star of 'Johnny Tsunami' shares his favorite memory from filming the Disney Channel Original Movie.
  
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• Drake Breaks Record for Most Weeks Atop Billboard Artist 100 by a Male

  14-06-2016 23:42
  
  Drake remains the top musical act in the United States, ranking at No. 1 on the Billboard Artist 100 chart (dated June 25) for a 12th total week. The...
  
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• Classic Rock Songs in TV Commercials: 5 Questionable Ads

  14-06-2016 23:39
  
  Twenty years ago, licensing a rock song in a TV commercial would be met with immediate cries of "sell out" and/or "Judas." But...
  
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• How Khloé Kardashian Let One Mean Instagram Comment Affect Her Workout

  14-06-2016 23:33
  
  Khloé Kardashian admits she reads Instagram comments and takes negative ones to heart.
  
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• Pussycat Dolls star to host top U.S. lifestyle and travel show

  14-06-2016 23:30 via music-news.com
  
  Ashley Roberts used her time of British survival show I''m A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here to perfect her talents.
  
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• Deftones' Chino Moreno to Play Inside an Icelandic Volcano for 20 Lucky Fans

  14-06-2016 23:29
  
  How many metal bands out there would love to put on the first-ever show inside the magma chamber of a volcano? “Most to all” would be our...
  
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• Britney Spears Fangirled Over This Modern Family Star, But He Didn’t Even Recognize Her

  14-06-2016 23:27
  
  Ed O'Neill from "Modern Family" took a photo with Britney Spears but didn't recognize who she was until the next day.
  
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• Twitter Invests in SoundCloud

  14-06-2016 23:26
  
  Twitter has made an investment in music streaming startup SoundCloud. 
  The deal, which Recode pegs at $70 million of a $100 million...
  
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• The Laguna Beach Gals Just Reunited — And It Was ‘Incredible’

  14-06-2016 23:21
  
  The 'Laguna Beach' girls reunited for a baby shower -- see pics!
  
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• Paul Simon Debuts at No. 1 on Top Rock & Americana/Folk Albums Charts

  14-06-2016 23:19
  
  At the age of 74, Paul Simon has achieved a first in his legendary career.
  The iconic musician, who first rose to fame as half of Simon &...
  
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• Christina Grimmie Re-Enters Social 50 Chart as Fans Mourn Late 'Voice' Singer

  14-06-2016 23:14
  
  Following the death of Christina Grimmie on June 11, the late star debuts on the Social 50 chart dated June 25 at No. 4, her highest rank yet, as...
  
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• Musician Brett Drennen on Why He Prefers Live Music

  14-06-2016 23:07 via abcnews.go.com
  
  ABC News' Amna Nawaz talks musician Brett Drennen on why he prefers performing live.
  
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• Brett Drennen Talks Songwriting, Career and Music

  14-06-2016 23:05 via abcnews.go.com
  
  ABC News' Amna Nawaz interviews Brett Drennen on the inspiration behind his songs.
  
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• Led Zeppelin Appear in Court for Colorful Start of 'Stairway' Trial

  14-06-2016 23:03 via rollingstone.com
  
  As the trial known on the docket as "Michael Skidmore vs. Led Zeppelin et al" kicked off its first day in Los Angeles federal court Tuesday, the proceedings commenced with a unique blend of awe-inspiring superstar charisma and snore-inducing legalese.Does It Matter If Led Zeppelin Stole “Stairway to Heaven”?
  The civil case, which hinges on an alleged copyright infringement by Led Zeppelin due to the potential similarity between their classic-rock all-timer "Stairway to
  
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• The Latest: 'Stairway to Heaven' lawsuit goes to trial

  14-06-2016 22:58
  This Oct. 9, 2012 file photo shows Led Zeppelin members, from left, Jason Bonham, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones at the "Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day" premiere in New York. Generations of aspiring guitarists have tried to copy the riff from Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven."
  
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• How 'Stairway to Heaven' copyright case could change the music industry

  14-06-2016 22:58
  Arguments in the copyright suit suggesting Led Zeppelin copied the song's opening riff from a song by the band Spirit begin Tuesday in Los Angeles. Singer Robert Plant and guitarist Jimmy Page of the British rock band Led Zeppelin perform at the 1985 Live Aid concert at Philadelphia's J.F.K. Stadium.
  
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• Henry McCullough, who played guitar in Wings, dies at age 72

  14-06-2016 22:58
  His live music agent Nigel Martyn said McCullough died Tuesday after a long illness. He said the guitarist never fully recovered from a severe heart attack suffered four years ago.
  
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• Taylor Swift Is Back To Her Side Gig — Creating Greeting Cards

  14-06-2016 22:55
  
  Taylor Swift reportedly has a new line of greeting cards with stationary brand Papyrus.
  
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• Universal Signs Colombian Up-and-Comer Sebastian Yatra: Exclusive

  14-06-2016 22:44
  
  Universal Music Latino has signed up-and-coming Colombian singer/songwriter Sebastian Yatra to an exclusive recording deal for the world. Yatra has...
  
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• From Carrie to Mission: Impossible: A Beginner’s Guide To Brian De Palma

  14-06-2016 22:42
  
  Before you go see De Palma, the new documentary about the director's life, here are a things to know
  
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• Big Sean, A$AP Rocky, And More Rappers Ruin Their Songs With Hip-Hop Kidz Bop

  14-06-2016 22:42
  
  Jimmy Kimmel got a bunch of rappers -- including Big Sean, Ice Cube, and A$AP Rocky -- to reinvent their raunchiest songs into kid-friendly jams.
  
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• Travis Scott Mingles With Boxers & Strippers in Major Lazer's 'Night Riders' Video

  14-06-2016 22:39
  
  Major Lazer's new video follows an unnamed female character who fights her way through a city's seedy night life. Though the recorded version...
  
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• Rufus Wainwright on Orlando Shooting: 'Fight for Justice Only Just Begun'

  14-06-2016 22:31 via rollingstone.com
  
  Following Sunday's shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando that left 49 victims dead and dozens in critical condition, many performers and musicians have spoken out in support of the LGBT community, including a tribute by Lady Gaga at a Los Angeles vigil.Melissa Etheridge on New Song Inspired by Orlando Shooting
  Transgender rocker Laura Jane Grace told Rolling Stone: "You'd ideally want to think that venues and shows and clubs, places where people are going to dance and celebr
  
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• León Larregui on New Album 'Voluma': 'The Songs Are Very Personal'

  14-06-2016 22:28
  
  Three years after releasing his first solo album Solstis, León Larregui, Zoé's frontman, dropped his second solo production titled Voluma,...
  
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• Twitter makes $70 million investment in music service SoundCloud: Re/code

  14-06-2016 22:24 via news.yahoo.com
  
  (Reuters) - Twitter Inc has invested about $70 million in Berlin-based music service SoundCloud, technology website Re/code reported citing people familiar with the deal. Twitter confirmed it had taken a stake in SoundCloud but did not provide any details about the investment. "Earlier this year we made an investment in SoundCloud through Twitter Ventures to help support some of our efforts with creators," Twitter chief executive Jack Dorsey said.
  
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• Watch Ice Cube Change 'F--- Tha Police' to 'Hug Tha Police' for 'Kidz Bop Hip Hop' on 'Jimmy Kimmel'

  14-06-2016 22:15
  
  On Monday night's Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Kimmel teamed up with rap superstars Ice Cube, Lil Jon, Ty Dolla $ign, A$AP Rocky and Big Sean to...
  
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• A$AP Rocky Is the New Face of Dior Homme

  14-06-2016 22:11
  
  A$AP Rocky has been tapped as one of the new faces of Dior Homme, the French fashion house announced Tuesday. Dior Homme artistic director Kris Van...
  
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• Takeover Tuesday: 98 Degrees' 'Throwback to the 2000s' Playlist (Exclusive)

  14-06-2016 22:09
  
  Welcome back to Takeover Tuesday, where each week Billboard taps charting artists and mega taste-makers to compile their very own...
  
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• Keke Palmer Explains Her Controversial ‘Queen Of Kush’ Tattoo

  14-06-2016 22:07
  
  "Scream Queens" star Keke Palmer responds to backlash over her new neck tattoo.
  
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• Disclosure Head Back to the Dance Floor, Team Up With Al Green on New 'Moog for Love' Tracks

  14-06-2016 21:51
  
  Zane Lowe premiered a new Disclosure track on his Beats 1 Radio show Tuesday (June 14). "Moog for Love" is a collaboration between the...
  
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• Paul McCartney Mourns Death of Wings Guitarist Henry McCullough

  14-06-2016 21:48 via rollingstone.com
  
  Paul McCartney mourned the death of Wings guitarist Henry McCullough on his official site today. The musician — who was in Wings from 1972 through 1973 — died today at age 72.Flashback: Weird Al's Wings Parody, 'Chicken Pot Pie'
  "He was a pleasure to work with, a super-talented musician with a lovely sense of humor," McCartney said of his former bandmate. "The solo he played on 'My Love' was a classic that he made up on the spot in front of the orchestra. Our deepest sympathies from
  
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• Robert Plant, Jimmy Page Appear in Los Angeles Court as 'Stairway' Trial Selects Jurors

  14-06-2016 21:39
  
  The trial that could rewrite rock and roll history is underway, and the eight jurors who will decide if Led Zeppelin impermissibly copied the famous...
  
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• Janet Jackson Shares Video Tribute to Orlando Victims

  14-06-2016 21:38
  
  YouTuber and Janet Jackson superfan Lamont Hicks posted a tribute to the victims of the Orlando massacre on Monday, set to Jackson's socially...
  
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• Jay Som’s Enthralling Guitar Noise

  14-06-2016 21:36
  
  A Bay Area rock jam with a remorseful undercurrent
  
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• Zayn Malik: 'I blushed when Taylor Swift praised my album'

  14-06-2016 21:30 via music-news.com
  
  Zayn Malik doesn't get much feedback on his music from his peers.
  
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• Red Hot Chili Peppers Strip, Wrestle, And Sing All Their Greatest Hits On ‘Carpool Karaoke’

  14-06-2016 21:30
  
  Red Hot Chili Peppers stripped, wrestled, and sang all their greatest hits on "Carpool Karaoke" with James Corden.
  
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• Lincoln 'Chips' Moman, Elvis Presley Producer, Dies at 79

  14-06-2016 21:24
  
  Lincoln "Chips" Moman, a Memphis producer, musician and songwriter who helped Elvis Presley engineer a musical comeback in the late '...
  
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• Why Is It So Hard For States To Keep Track Of Registered Voters?

  14-06-2016 21:21
  
  And why do voters keep getting purged off the rolls?
  
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• Mitski Is The Rock Star We Need In 2016

  14-06-2016 21:19
  
  Puberty 2 is a bold, uncompromising feat of songwriting and performance
  
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• Donald Glover Is Bringing His Spider-Man Love To The Big Screen

  14-06-2016 21:18
  
  Donald Glover is set to join Spider-Man: Homecoming, which hits theaters next year.
  
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• Who Will Sit On The Iron Throne If Tommen Dies On Game Of Thrones?

  14-06-2016 21:00
  
  What happens when King Tommen dies on "Game of Thrones?" We take a look at the potential candidates for the Iron Throne.
  
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• Security Experts On The 'New Normal': Challenges And Logistics Of Concert Safety In The Wake Of Orlando Shootings

  14-06-2016 20:55
  
  In just seven months, the music industry has seen four horrific incidents of gun violence: at the November terrorist attack on the Bataclan in Paris...
  
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• Morrissey Addresses Islam, Guns, Trump & Clinton Following Orlando Massacre

  14-06-2016 20:41
  
  Morrissey, the bottomless well of hot takes, has emerged in time to address the recent massacre in Orlando, gun control, and the 2016 presidential...
  
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• Mary Chapin Carpenter Makes Musical, Political and Personal Declarations

  14-06-2016 20:34 via rollingstone.com
  
  Unwrapping a new Mary Chapin Carpenter album is not unlike the experience of cracking the spine on a highly anticipated memoir. While the Grammy winner's 14 albums have been less linear autobiography and more a resolute collection of sharply observed sketches, each has offered glimpses into the artist's life, brimming with literary detail and ringing with universal truth. With the recently released The Things That We're Made Of, the five-time Grammy winner broaches the subject of middle age, emb
  
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• Watch Justin Bieber’s Emotional Tribute to Christina Grimmie

  14-06-2016 20:28 via rollingstone.com
  
  Justin Bieber remembered The Voice singer Christina Grimmie by dedicating his somber piano ballad "Purpose" to her onstage Monday night at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Selena Gomez Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Christina Grimmie
  "Thinking my journey's come to an end," Bieber sings. "Sending out a farewell to my friends, forever peace ... I'm more than grateful for the time we spent, my spirit's at ease.” In a fan-shot clip from the Winnipeg show, Bieber lies o
  
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• Watch DJ Shadow, Run The Jewels' Colorful 'Nobody Speak' Lyric Video

  14-06-2016 20:25 via rollingstone.com
  
  A crisp aesthetic dominates the lyric video for "Nobody Speak," DJ Shadow's explosive collaboration with Run The Jewels. The frame moves in ordered ways, with text often appearing hemmed in by clean geometric shapes. But nothing can contain the words of El-P and Killer Mike – as the song progresses, the two MCs trade increasingly volatile lines. Shadow and Run The Jewels are slated to perform the track Tuesday evening on The Tonight Show.DJ Shadow Plots North American Tour, Unvei
  
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• Kylie Jenner’s New Lip Kit Shade Is Black, Sparkly, And Has A Release Date

  14-06-2016 20:24
  
  Kylie Jenner gives her latest Lip Kit shade, Majesty, a release date.
  
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• Burning Man Reportedly Expanding to Europe

  14-06-2016 20:18
  
  The famous Burning Man Festival is heading to Amsterdam in 2017, according to the Dutch edition of Esquire. Burning Man will reportedly make its...
  
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• Foo Fighters Accuse Lloyd's of London, Robertson Taylor of 'Despicable' Behavior in Lawsuit Over Cancelled Shows

  14-06-2016 20:15
  
  The Foo Fighters filed a lawsuit yesterday (June 13) in Los Angeles against the 328-year-old London-based insurance market Lloyd's -- the...
  
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