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• Nick Cannon Releases Emotional Freestyle 'Divorce Papers'

  16-06-2016 23:57
  
  Nick Cannon returned to rhyming in a new freestyle called "Divorce Papers." The former hubby to Mariah Carey (who is now engaged to...
  
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• Grammys to Recognize Streaming-Only Releases

  16-06-2016 23:57 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Recording Academy has changed its rules so that streaming-only releases are now eligible for Grammys. Previously, recordings had to be playable on a CD player – or at least be downloadable – in order to be considered for a golden Gramophone trophy.Grammys 2016: 20 Best and Worst Moments
  The Academy announced a number of revisions and clarifications to its policies Thursday, with its recognition of streaming-only releases the most impactful. Under the new rules, for example, Chanc
  
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• Demi Lovato Wants To Help You Get Clearer Skin

  16-06-2016 23:54
  
  Demi Lovato releases a new treatment acne gel as part of her skincare line.
  
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• 9 Absolutely Devastating Musical Moments From Orange Is The New Black

  16-06-2016 23:54
  
  As 'Orange is the New Black' Season 4 gets ready to premiere, we look back on the show's most devastating musical moments.
  
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• Rage With a Crew of Female Longboarders in Red Hot Chili Peppers' 'Dark Necessities' Video

  16-06-2016 23:53
  
  Did you think it was strange the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ new album was set to drop Friday without a music video? Well, on Thursday (June 16),...
  
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• Kim Kardashian’s GQ Shoot Is More NSFW Than We Originally Realized

  16-06-2016 23:45
  
  Kim Kardashian went totally topless for 'GQ,' which is only surprising because 'GQ' rarely actually goes fully NSFW.
  
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• Vote For Your Favorite Nick Jonas And Camila Cabello Ship Name

  16-06-2016 23:39
  
  Nick Jonas and Camila Cabello from Fifth Harmony aren't dating, but that minor fact isn't stopping fans from shipping them.
  
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• Pilgrimage Festival 2016 Adds Jason Isbell, Hall and Oates

  16-06-2016 23:35 via rollingstone.com
  
  While the dust settles on Bonnaroo's sprawl of farmland and campgrounds, a nearby festival — the second annual Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival — is prepping for its own event in late September, adding nearly a dozen artists to an already stocked lineup.Bonnaroo 2016: 5 Best Country and Americana Moments
  Daryl Hall and John Oates, Jason Isbell, Grace Potter, Anderson East, Preservation Hall Band, the Suffers, Jonny P, the Settles and JD & the Straight Shot will all p
  
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• Remembering Tupac; he would have been 45 today

  16-06-2016 23:34
  Remembering Tupac; he would have been 45 today Tupac Shakur was born June 16, 1971; he was fatally shot in 1996 Check out this story on demingheadlight.com: http://usat.ly/28IdkMI Tupac Shakur - one of the most popular, if not most important, rappers ever - would have turned 45 years old today, June 16, 2016. Alternately known as 2Pac, Shakur was born on June 16, 1971, in New York, and rose to fame in the 1990s.
  
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• Joey Feek's Battle With Cancer Chronicled in 'To Joey, With Love' Film: Watch the Trailer

  16-06-2016 23:34
  
  A new trailer surfaced Thursday (June 16) for To Joey, With Love, a film about Joey + Rory country singer Joey Feek, who died in March after a battle...
  
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• Justin Bieber to press on with Orlando show despite security concerns

  16-06-2016 23:30 via music-news.com
  
  Justin Bieber has nothing but support for the LGBT community in the city.
  
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• Calvin Harris makes shocking comment about ex Taylor Swift's new romance with Tom Hiddleston

  16-06-2016 23:30 via music-news.com
  
  Calvin Harris is all smiles despite the smooching pics of his ex and the actor.
  
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• Anthony Kiedis saved baby's life during Carpool Karaoke filming

  16-06-2016 23:30 via music-news.com
  
  Anthony Kiedis had dance-off with James Corden on the streets of Los Angeles.
  
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• Pretty Little Liars Boss Previews Ezra’s Past And How It Affects Ezria’s Future In Season 7

  16-06-2016 23:29
  
  Marlene King talks to MTV News about "Pretty Little Liars" Season 7, Ezra's past coming back to haunt him, and one character's "secret" relationship with Charlotte.
  
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• Joe Budden Performs 'Final' Show in New York, Assures He's Not 'Ending Anything'

  16-06-2016 23:22
  
  When Joe Budden performed what he called his final solo show in New York City on Monday, the rapper/reality star/podcaster shared a...
  
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• No More 'Crying Jordan': ScHoolboy Q Reveals Official Cover for 'Blank Face LP'

  16-06-2016 23:17
  
  ScHoolboy Q's forthcoming album Blank Face LP won't be carrying the crying face of Michael Jordan after all. In a sit-down with TMZ...
  
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• Lady Gaga in Talks for 'A Star Is Born' Remake

  16-06-2016 23:08
  
  Lady Gaga is ready for her big-screen close-up.
  The singer is in talks to star opposite Bradley Cooper in A Star Is Born, the remake that Cooper...
  
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• Thalia, Prince Royce, Jennifer Lopez & More Latin Artists With Clothing Lines

  16-06-2016 22:53
  
  Prince Royce recently ventured into the fashion world by partnering with Ecko to curate a signature limited-edition collection for the...
  
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• Beastie Boys' Mike D Talks Teaming Up With Clare Vivier for a 'Grown Man' Bag Collection: Exclusive

  16-06-2016 22:30
  
  Mike D from the Beastie Boys is at it again, and this time he’s back with… leather bags?
  The legendary Beasties rapper/drummer teamed up...
  
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• 'Wicked' Movie Slated for December 2019

  16-06-2016 22:18
  
  The long-gestating film adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical Wicked has been slated for a release on Dec. 20, 2019, Universal Pictures...
  
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• Meet the Composer Who Wrote the Music for Shanghai Disneyland's Tomorrowland

  16-06-2016 22:05
  
  BT has seen the future, and it looks like the happiest place on Earth.
  Walt Disney Co. executives handpicked the pioneering electronic artist,...
  
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• Yandel to Receive Special Award at La Musa Awards 2016

  16-06-2016 22:02
  
  The Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame will honor urban superstar Yandel with a special award during La Musa Awards ceremony on Oct. 13 in Miami....
  
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• Members of Merlin Report Digital Gains in Annual Survey

  16-06-2016 22:00
  
  In a survey of more than 700 global members, Merlin, the UK-based the indie digital rights licensing agency and advocacy agent, found that its...
  
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• Tyler Hoechlin Signs On As The Newest Superman

  16-06-2016 21:59
  
  Tyler Hoechlin will portray Superman on the CW series 'Supergirl'!
  
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• 7 Revelations From A&E's 'Streets of Compton' Docuseries

  16-06-2016 21:53
  
  The Game has been open about his life and his hometown throughout his platinum-selling rap career, but A&E's documentary series Streets of...
  
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• How To Lose Friends And Influence C-Span Ratings: The Guide To Making It Through A Filibuster

  16-06-2016 21:50
  
  Or what to do when you've been talking for eight hours and realize, "I have absolutely nothing else to say."
  
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• Everyday Magic: Let’s Eat Grandma’s Weird Visions

  16-06-2016 21:48
  
  The English teen duo on their promising debut, I, Gemini
  
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• Fetty Wap Apologizes for Filming Music Video at N.J. High School After Principal's Suspension

  16-06-2016 21:35
  
  After triggering the suspension of Zatiti Moody, the principal of Eastside High School, and causing outrage among district officials, Fetty Wap...
  
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• Bassnectar Says He's Cancer-Free Following Surgery

  16-06-2016 21:31
  
  Bassnectar announced that he had recently been diagnosed with skin cancer in a Facebook post on Wednesday, and in the same post, he reported that he...
  
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• Melissa Etheridge releases Pulse song to help gay community after club massacre

  16-06-2016 21:30 via music-news.com
  
  All proceeds from sales of the new track will benefit LGBT charities.
  
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• Kim Kardashian: 'Taylor Swift was lying about approval for Kanye's Famous lyrics'

  16-06-2016 21:30 via music-news.com
  
  Kanye West spoke to Taylor Swift about his controversial diss and the pop star loved the idea, according to the rapper''s wife.
  
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• Justin Bieber to Move Forward With Orlando Concert After Mass Shooting: 'I Stand With Orlando'

  16-06-2016 21:26
  
  Justin Bieber will not be canceling his show in Orlando later this month.
  The singer tweeted Thursday morning (June 16) that despite recent tragic...
  
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• The Orlando Shooting Was An Act Of Hate

  16-06-2016 21:20
  
  As a trans person, the idea of violence is not new to me. Across the country, trans and gender-nonconforming people like me are subjected to it regularly. In 2015 alone, at least 22 transgender women were murdered, and so far we have already lost 10 transgender people in 2016. I have grown accustomed to the...Read more »
  
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• Howard Stern Talks 'Sheep' & 'Wolves' During Gun Discussion After Orlando Massacre

  16-06-2016 21:19
  
  Howard Stern went on a long rant about gun rights on Wednesday on his SiriusXM show in the wake of the killing of 49 people at the Pulse gay...
  
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• Selena Gomez & Justin Bieber Leap Into Top Three on Billboard + Twitter Top Tracks

  16-06-2016 21:11
  
  Selena Gomez makes a huge splash on the Billboard + Twitter Top Tracks chart (dated June 25) as her “Kill Em With Kindness” single...
  
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• Dirty South Gets Emotional On 'All Of Us:' Exclusive Premiere

  16-06-2016 21:03
  
  Dirty South’s remixes have earned him a pair of Grammy nominations. In 2008, his reworking of Kaskade’s “Sorry” was in...
  
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• Matthew and The Atlas Premiere Trippy 'On A Midnight Street' Video: Exclusive

  16-06-2016 21:00
  
  Ben Lovett of Mumford and Sons described Matthew Hegarty's music as “different… stories and melodies with a voice that always...
  
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• Correction: Music-Kaleo story

  16-06-2016 20:57 via news.yahoo.com
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — In a story June 15 about Kaleo, The Associated Press reported erroneously the band recorded its first U.S. album for Atlantic Records. The band is signed to Elektra/Atlantic.
  
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• Tickled: The Secret (And Surprisingly Dark) Lives Of Endurance Ticklers

  16-06-2016 20:54
  
  A journalist's lark assignment into the world of competitive tickling becomes one of the year's must-see docs.
  
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• Best In Shows: Our Picks For The 2016 Mid-Year TV Honor Roll

  16-06-2016 20:51
  
  It's been a huge half-year for O.J. Simpson-related entertainment. But also for our other choices for midseason excellence, from Samantha Bee to the Broad City girls.
  
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• Echosmith's Sydney Sierota on the Band's New Album and Her Viral Video With Fifth Harmony's Ally Brooke

  16-06-2016 20:50
  
  Echosmith's Sydney Sierota Talks New Album, Viral Video​Echosmith frontwoman Sydney Sierota made sure her brother Jamie and his...
  
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• Shamir, Apple and a Soundalike: Questions Arise Over New Advertisement

  16-06-2016 20:49
  
  At the conclusion of Apple's wide-ranging, extensive presentation at its Worldwide Developers' Conference on Monday (June 13), the company...
  
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• Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood Among Artists Helping Country Expand Beyond American Borders

  16-06-2016 20:40
  
  There’s a whole world of people out there beyond America, and a surprising number of them are primed for country music.
  That’s the...
  
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• Hear Wyclef Jean's Breezy New Song 'Hendrix'

  16-06-2016 20:36 via rollingstone.com
  
  Wyclef Jean has debuted "Hendrix," the first single off his upcoming album Carnival III: Road to Clefication. Out this fall, Carnival III will be his first album in seven years.The song reflects on Jean's childhood, listening to Jimi Hendrix and growing up with little money. While his cousin had dreams more like Pablo Escobar, Jean wanted to be a rock star."This speaks to the neighborhood I grew up in and how it didn't look like much," he told Complex, where the track was premiered. "The devil,
  
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• Radio, Vinyl and Streaming Take Center Stage on Final Day of A2IM's Indie Week

  16-06-2016 20:09
  
  On the final day of the American Association of Independent Music's (A2IM) indie week convention -- held at the Marriot Hotel on the east side of...
  
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• Radio, Vinyl and Streaming Take Center Stage at A2IM's Indie Week

  16-06-2016 20:09
  
  On the penultimate day of the American Association of Independent Music's (A2IM) indie week convention -- held at the Marriot Hotel on the east...
  
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• Memo To The GOP: You Did This To Yourself

  16-06-2016 20:09
  
  This was your choice, guys. And you chose wrong.
  
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• Cliff Richard sex abuse charges dropped by police

  16-06-2016 20:00 via music-news.com
  
  Cliff Richards has been cleared of all sexual abuse charges with the Crown Prosecution Service saying the case has been “carefully reviewed”
  
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• Younger’s Nico Tortorella Did The Creepiest Thing With His Wisdom Teeth

  16-06-2016 19:57
  
  Nico Tortorella, star of "Younger," shows off his new wisdom teeth creation.
  
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• Status Quo's Rick Parfitt suffers suspected heart attack

  16-06-2016 19:57 via music-news.com
  
  In the early hours of Wednesday 15 June 2016 following the Status Quo gig at Expo 2016 in Antalya, Turkey, Rick Parfitt suffered a suspected heart attack.
  
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