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• Music Monday (6/20): This Week's New Albums + Videos

  20-06-2016 23:58 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Our guide to this week's (and last week's) album releases also features the week's top new music videos from artists like Dinosaur Jr., Danny Brown, and Red Hot Chili Peppers, plus brand new streaming music from The Avalanches, Phantogram, Deerhoof, Peter Gabriel, and more. Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at Metacritic
  
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• Meet The 2016 College Grad Who Designed Rihanna’s ‘This Is What You Came For’ Jumpsuit

  20-06-2016 23:55
  
  An interview with Isabel Hall, the young designer behind Rihanna's 'This Is What You Came For' video jumpsuit.
  
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• Devo's Gerald Casale on His Home-State Cavaliers' NBA Title: 'They Wanted It More & Played Harder to Get It'

  20-06-2016 23:49
  
  Devo may have been something of an odd duck in Akron, Ohio, during the mid-'70s, and the band members left the Buckeye State by 1978, when the...
  
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• Hear the Game, Jeremih's Sexy Collaboration 'All Eyez'

  20-06-2016 23:41 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Game and Jeremih teamed up on the smooth, sexy new song "All Eyez." Scott Storch, who has worked with the Game frequently throughout the rapper's career, produced the summer-ready single.The romantic track has Jeremih crooning on the chorus, inquiring about his girl's weekend and delivering other sweet nothings until the Game arrives with his more forward verses. "You lookin' like a fruit platter, I'm-a bit into your peach," he says. The rapper references Jay Z and Beyoncé, Snapc
  
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• YG Masterfully Targets Gun Violence, Politics & Inner-City Madness on 'Still Brazy'

  20-06-2016 23:32
  
  YG doesn't sound like someone who likes using his words. At the start of his sophomore album, Still Brazy (released Friday via Def Jam...
  
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• Maroon 5 launch special charity day with UNICEF

  20-06-2016 23:30 via music-news.com
  
  Maroon 5 want to "build a better world for children" with its new awareness day.
  
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• Kelis to launch London diner

  20-06-2016 23:30 via music-news.com
  
  The hip hop star is marrying her love of music and food on her upcoming trip to the U.K.
  
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• Troy Ave Formally Charged In Concert Shooting But Not For Murder

  20-06-2016 23:24
  
  Troy Ave will not be charged with murder, though he will face an attempted second degree murder charge.
  
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• Donatella Versace on Sharing Unreleased Prince Music at Milan Fashion Show: 'I Was in Awe of Him' (Exclusive)

  20-06-2016 23:19
  
  The fashion world has been paying tribute to Prince in a variety of ways, from social-media posts to magazine covers, since his death on April 21....
  
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• Led Zeppelin Urge Judge to Halt 'Stairway to Heaven' Trial

  20-06-2016 23:09 via rollingstone.com
  
  Attorneys representing Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and Warner Music have requested U.S. District Judge R. Gary Klausner to halt proceedings in Led Zeppelin's ongoing copyright infringement trial, Billboard reports. Does It Matter If Led Zeppelin Stole “Stairway to Heaven”?
  The defendants argue that plaintiff Michael Skidmore's lawyer Francis Malofiy failed to establish burden of proof during three days of testimony. "Although the parties' pre-trial filings ident
  
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• Troy Ave Dodges Murder Charge in Irving Plaza Shooting

  20-06-2016 23:08
  
  Troy Ave won't be charged with murder in the deadly Irving Plaza shooting last month that left one man dead and three, including Troy, injured. A...
  
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• Kodak Black’s Jailhouse ‘Letter’

  20-06-2016 23:04
  
  The Florida rapper finds strength in a message from a friend.
  
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• YouTuber Bethany Mota on Her New Music: 'I Just Want to Blurt It to the World'

  20-06-2016 22:59
  
  Bethany Mota -- one of the biggest fashion and lifestyle vloggers with 10 million YouTube subscribers and close to a billion views -- actually wanted...
  
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• Lee Curtiss Unveils Synth-Drenched Remix of Lee Foss's 'The Gift:' Exclusive Premiere

  20-06-2016 22:56
  
  This Friday, a new release from Lee Foss arrives on the Emerald City imprint. Foss’s single, which features sturdy vocals from Camille Safiya,...
  
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• The Internet Can’t Get Enough Of Girl Power On Game Of Thrones

  20-06-2016 22:53
  
  Girls ruled 'Battle of the Bastards,' the penultimate episode of 'Game of Thrones' Season 6, and the internet was here for it.
  
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• Kehlani Congratulates Ex Kyrie Irving on Cleveland Cavaliers' NBA Title

  20-06-2016 22:49
  
  The Cleveland Cavaliers ended a 52-year drought to claim the NBA championship title on Sunday night against the Golden State Warriors at Oakland'...
  
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• I Used To Be Embarrassed By My Asian Features

  20-06-2016 22:48
  
  Here's how I learned to embrace them.
  
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• Hillary Scott Grapples With Her Faith in 'Thy Will' Video, From Upcoming 'Love Remains' Album

  20-06-2016 22:25
  
  Earlier this year, Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley released his debut solo project The Driver, and his Lady A duet partner, Hillary Scott,...
  
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• Headbanging Academic: Metal Guitarist & Literature Professor Don Anderson's 'Split Personality'

  20-06-2016 22:20
  
  Many people -- auto mechanics, bartenders, bankers and lawyers -- daydream about being a rock star when the daily grind is wearing...
  
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• Scooter Braun Expecting Second Child

  20-06-2016 22:19
  
  Scooter Braun got the best Father’s Day gift ever this year: He's about to be a father of two.
  Scooter Braun Is Kanye West's New Co-...
  
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• French Fries and Live Music Coming to the Italian Market

  20-06-2016 22:18 via philly.eater.com
  
  The Italian Market dive bar and music venue, Connie's Ric Rac, is turning 10 years old this year, and along with a slew of anniversary parties and concerts, the Ric Rac crew is expanding into the space next door, opening Connie's Kitchen, a sit-down space for guests to eat, drink, and listen to live music. Connie's started off as a simple BYOB music venue for local acts, and in 2014, fresh off a liquor license acquisition, it became a full-fledged bar.
  
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• Facebook Lets Peter Thiel Keep His Board Seat, Zuckerberg Talks China and Monetization

  20-06-2016 22:16
  
  During its annual stockholder meeting, Facebook (the intrepid can listen here) reaffirmed the board seat of Peter Thiel, the tech magnate who...
  
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• Lila Downs Calls for Peace Amid Deadly Clashes in Oaxaca, Mexico

  20-06-2016 22:02
  
  Amid deadly clashes between protesters, teachers and police in Oaxaca, Mexico, singer-songwriter Lila Downs took to Facebook to call for peace in her...
  
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• 8 ‘Lean On’ Covers That Prove Its Staying Power Past 2015

  20-06-2016 22:02
  
  'Lean On,' by Major Lazer, DJ Snake, and MØ, was one of 2015's premier summer jams. Here, we look at some of its best covers.
  
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• Agalloch's Breakup: John Haughm, Don Anderson Discuss the Split & What's Next for Them

  20-06-2016 22:00
  
  On May 13, the metal community was left lamenting the sudden split of experimental black metal band Agalloch after 20-plus years. Surprise over...
  
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• Michael Jackson's Last Days the Subject of J.J. Abrams & Tavis Smiley TV Series

  20-06-2016 21:57
  
  J.J. Abrams is going from Star Trek and Roadies to explore Michael Jackson's last days.
  The prolific producer is teaming with...
  
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• NASCAR Vet Mike Wallace & His Daughter Reportedly Assaulted After Rascal Flatts Concert

  20-06-2016 21:52
  
  Mike Wallace, a longtime NASCAR driver, and his daughter Lindsey were attacked and beaten by three men after a Rascal Flatts concert on Friday in...
  
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• Ticketmaster Begins Handing Out 'Free Tickets' as Part of Class-Action Settlement

  20-06-2016 21:50
  
  If you bought a ticket through Ticketmaster between late 1999 and early 2013, you could be eligible for free tickets to a number of events.
  An email...
  
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• LeBron James Turned To Jay Z For Some NBA Finals Inspiration

  20-06-2016 21:43
  
  LeBron James talks about what Jay Z song he listened to in order to help focus for the NBA Finals.
  
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• Selena Gomez Falls Onstage, Laughs It Off: 'First Fall on the Whole Damn Tour!'

  20-06-2016 21:39
  
  Selena Gomez fell onstage during her Revival tour stop in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Sunday night and quickly laughed the whole thing off.
  The pop singer...
  
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• Zayn Malik: 'I prefer to stay home for date nights'

  20-06-2016 21:30 via music-news.com
  
  The singer is taking horseriding lessons so he can spend more time with his girl.
  
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• Gigi Hadid Wore More Outfits In A Single Night Than Most People Wear In A Week

  20-06-2016 21:20
  
  Gigi Hadid wore six different outfits as host of the MMVAs.
  
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• Zayn on One Direction's Beard Ban & Importance of Fans: 'My Fans Are My Approval'

  20-06-2016 21:19
  
  Zayn Malik is on the new cover of Paper magazine’s summer 2016 "sexy" issue, and the One Direction member-turned-No. 1 Billboard...
  
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• Guvera Sets Meeting With ASX After Blocked IPO

  20-06-2016 20:58
  
  Australian music streaming service Guvera said it will meet with members of the Australian Securities Exchange on Tuesday to find out...
  
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• Make Music New York 2016: A guide to free concert day on Staten Island

  20-06-2016 20:53
  Gotham's gratis music marathon turns 10 this summer - but we're the ones getting the birthday gifts: More than a thousand free Make Music New York concerts. On Tuesday, June 21, from 10 in the morning until 9 at night, musicians of all ages and wildly varying walks of life will perform in 400-plus public spaces throughout the five boroughs, including plazas, sidewalks, gardens, closed-off streets, and even a pier in the Hudson River.
  
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• Much Music Video Awards: A Breakdown of Gigi Hadid's Designer Outfits

  20-06-2016 20:39 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The evening's host looked her best yet.
  
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• Chuck D: It's a 'Disgrace' That Rappers Like Kanye West Make Hip-Hop 'More of a Spectacle'

  20-06-2016 20:35
  
  “I don’t think anybody brings the power I do.” 
  Chuck D is talking MC skills, but it’s also evident in casual...
  
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• Watch Cash Cash Throw a Pool Party in 'Broken Drum' Video

  20-06-2016 20:33
  
  Before Cash Cash's Blood, Sweat & 3 Years arrives Friday, the trio shared a carefree clip for “Broken Drum,” the second song on...
  
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• 'American Idol' Alum Pia Toscano Premieres 'You'll Be King' Video

  20-06-2016 20:30
  
  Two months after Pia Toscano's triumphant solo turn on the American Idol finale, the season 10 fan favorite is unveiling a new video for the...
  
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• Hear the Avett Brothers' Rick Rubin-Produced New Album 'True Sadness'

  20-06-2016 20:29
  
  The ninth full-length album from fraternal Americana folksters the Avett Brothers is here. Like the three LPs before it, True Sadness was produced by...
  
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• Drake's 'One Dance' No. 1 on Hot 100; Sia, Sean Paul & Kent Jones Hit Top 10

  20-06-2016 20:22
  
  Drake leads the Billboard Hot 100 (dated July 2) for a sixth nonconsecutive week with "One Dance," featuring WizKid and Kyla. Plus, Sia...
  
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• Luke Bryan Reveals First-Ever Farm Tour EP

  20-06-2016 20:12 via rollingstone.com
  
  Continuing on with his yearly EP tradition, Luke Bryan has announced his first-ever Farm Tour companion piece, Farm Tour … Here's to the Farmer, set for release on Sept. 23rd.25 Best Things We Saw at CMA Music Fest 2016
  The project was unveiled Monday, June 20th, while Bryan was co-hosting NBC's Today, and it coincides with the announcement of his eighth annual Farm Tour, which is set to visit eight small farming communities from Oct. 5th – 15th. Filled with five all-new songs
  
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• Alicia Keys Speaks Up For The World’s Refugees In An Emotional Short Film

  20-06-2016 20:12
  
  The new short film 'Let Me In' features a new song from Keys' forthcoming album.
  
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• Geeked Up: Deep In The Crates Of Love

  20-06-2016 20:02
  
  Music can’t erase the pain of tragedies like Orlando, but it helps us keep the faith.
  
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• This Mash-Up Of Summer Jams Is 2016’s Ultimate Midyear Anthem

  20-06-2016 19:58
  
  DJ Earworm returns with "Summermash 2016," a mash-up of 19 hit songs.
  
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• Lucero & More Latin Artists React to 'La Voz Mexico' Alum Alejandro 'Jano' Fuentes' Death

  20-06-2016 19:38
  
  Following Alejandro "Jano" Fuentes' death, Lucero and other artists took to social media to mourn the loss of the La Voz...
  
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• Josh Peck Finally Put A Long-Held Drake & Josh Rumor To Rest

  20-06-2016 19:28
  
  The 'Drake & Josh' rumor surrounding the parents could not be more false.
  
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• Zayn Is Literally Smoking Hot On His Latest Magazine Cover

  20-06-2016 19:00
  
  Zayn appears on the cover of Paper magazine's 'SEXY' issue.
  
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• Watch Mariah Carey Serenade John Legend With 'Touch My Body' at Las Vegas Show

  20-06-2016 19:00
  
  Mariah Carey's recent show on the Las Vegas Strip included a glamorous serenade to John Legend. During her Mariah Carey #1 To Infinity...
  
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• Talib Kweli, Soul Rebels Announce Joint West Coast Tour: Exclusive

  20-06-2016 19:00
  
  New Orleans-bred brass band the Soul Rebels have been blending jazz, funk and soul for more than two decades now, and for the better part of the past...
  
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