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• In Celebration of Tony Bennett's 90th, 10 Other Nonagenarian Working Musicians

  08-08-2016 23:50
  
  Paul McCartney is 74. Mick Jagger is 73. Diana Ross is 72. But they’re kids compared to a select group of musicians who are or were still...
  
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• Let MØ’s Frank Ocean Cover Tide You Over Until Boys Don’t Cry Drops

  08-08-2016 23:48
  
  MØ's reggae-synth cover of Frank Ocean's "Lost" is a welcome reprieve from waiting for Boys Don't Cry.
  
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• Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Britney Spears & Beyond: Which Potential 2016 Album Has You Most Excited? Vote!

  08-08-2016 23:40
  
  Lemonade, Anti, Views, The Life of Pablo -- 2016 has already been huge for A-list album releases, and we’ve still got almost a third of...
  
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• Music Monday (8/8): This Week's New Albums + Videos

  08-08-2016 23:31 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 Avey Tare, Mac Miller, and Katy Perry, plus brand new streaming music from Of Montreal, Thee Oh Sees, Drive-By Truckers, and more. Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at Metacritic
  
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• Mariah Carey to feature in upcoming season of Empire

  08-08-2016 23:30 via music-news.com
  
  The singer will reteam with her Precious director Lee Daniels to play a ''mega-superstar'' on the show.
  
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• 'American Idol' Alum Jax Battling Thyroid Cancer

  08-08-2016 23:28
  
  During a radio interview Monday morning (Aug. 8), American Idol season 14 alum Jax revealed that she is battling thyroid cancer.
  The 20-year-old...
  
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• TIME proves that it rules Toronto's one day music fests

  08-08-2016 23:26
  As multi-day music fests have become more and more popular in Toronto, TIME remains a refreshing one-day affair at Fort York that does most things right.
  
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• B.E. Taylor, Best Known for Christmas Concerts, Dies at Age 65

  08-08-2016 23:19
  
  A musician whose annual Christmas concerts and recordings made him well known in western Pennsylvania and West Virginia has died of complications...
  
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• Listen to 'Rolling Stone Music Now' Podcast: Temple of the Dog Returns

  08-08-2016 23:17 via rollingstone.com
  
  The new episode of Rolling Stone Music Now, our first-ever podcast, is now available. Listen and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Spotify or check it out below.In the latest episode, Chris Cornell, Jeff Ament and Mike McCready tell the story of grunge's lost supergroup Temple of the Dog – and why they decided to finally reunite this fall for their first-ever tour. Subscribe now on iTunes and Spotify and tune in next week for another episode.
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• Listen to 'Rolling Stone Music Now' Podcast: Temple of the Dog Return

  08-08-2016 23:17 via rollingstone.com
  
  The new episode of Rolling Stone Music Now, our first-ever podcast, is now available. Listen and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Spotify or check it out below.In the latest episode, Chris Cornell, Jeff Ament and Mike McCready tell the story of grunge's lost supergroup Temple of the Dog – and why they decided to finally reunite this fall for their first-ever tour. Subscribe now on iTunes and Spotify and tune in next week for another episode.
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• Listen to Carnage's Specially Curated Spotify Playlist for Electric Zoo: Exclusive

  08-08-2016 23:02
  
  Billboard Dance is partnering with Spotify and Electric Zoo to bring you specially curated playlists from some of the hottest DJ’s who will be...
  
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• Watch 'The Fosters' Star Maia Mitchell's Justin Bieber-Approved Cover of DJ Snake's 'Let Me Love You'

  08-08-2016 22:55
  
  The Fosters actress Maia Mitchell beautifully and simply covered DJ Snake’s “Let Me Love You” featuring Justin Bieber while...
  
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• Snoop Dogg's Son Cordell Broadus Leaves UCLA Football Team Again

  08-08-2016 22:50
  
  For the second time in his on-and-off-again relationship with UCLA's football team, Cordell Broadus, Snoop Dogg's son, has called...
  
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• Watch Usher, Young Thug Groove in Minimalist 'No Limit' Video

  08-08-2016 22:35 via rollingstone.com
  
  Usher's elaborate dance moves – a choreographed web of swoops, punches, squats and slides – take full flight in his minimalist video for "No Limit." Guest vocalist Young Thug adds some bounce during his guest verse, but Usher handles the heavy lifting.Performing against an all-white backdrop, a rotating crew of backing dancers join the singer. His wardrobe changes are equally intricate as he shifts through jackets, glasses and massive chains, even rocking a Cleveland Cavaliers "
  
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• 5 Best Things That Happened at Outside Lands 2016

  08-08-2016 22:35 via rollingstone.com
  
  San Francisco's biggest music festival since 2008, Outside Lands once again delivered beaucoup bands, art, booze and food to 70,000 fans on each of the past three days in Golden Gate Park. Ranging wide from hot MCs like Chance the Rapper to indie-rock icons such as Sufjan Stevens, this year's offerings nevertheless leaned most heavily in dance music's direction: When sets by EDM kingpins like Major Lazer finished, waves of sweaty revelers spilled out in every direction in search of hydration and
  
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• Pitbull Receives SoundExchange Digital Radio Award

  08-08-2016 22:28
  
  Before jumping onstage for his concert in Washington, D.C., over the weekend, Pitbull received a special award from SoundExchange.
  Mr. Worldwide...
  
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• See Kendrick Lamar Freestyle In A ‘Classic’ New Reebok Ad

  08-08-2016 22:22
  
  Kendrick Lamar freestyles and explains what being 'classic' means to him in a new Reebok ad.
  
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• 'Game of Thrones' music to tour America with full orchestra

  08-08-2016 22:04 via news.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — If you can't get to Westeros, don't fret: It's coming to a town near you next year. Or, at least the music is.
  
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• Frank Ocean’s Imaginary Album

  08-08-2016 21:58
  
  On performative desire and fool's errands
  
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• Kim Kardashian Rejected Beyoncé’s Request To Be Mosh Pit Buddies

  08-08-2016 21:57
  
  Kim Kardashian dished about sitting next to Beyoncé at Jay Z and Kanye West's 2012 Watch the Throne Tour.
  
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• Sia to Headline Free Abortion Rights Concert in Cleveland

  08-08-2016 21:55
  
  Sia will headline an upcoming free concert in Cleveland in an effort to raise awareness and support for abortion rights.
  The Sept. 10 concert, to be...
  
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• M.I.A. Reveals She Worked With Zayn Malik on New Song 'Freedun'

  08-08-2016 21:52
  
  After tapping DJ Blaqstarr, Skrillex and her former flame, producer Diplo, for her fifth studio effort AIM, Sri Lankan rapper M.I.A. is calling...
  
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• Don’t Ever Try To Catfish With A That’s So Raven Star’s Photo

  08-08-2016 21:48
  
  Someone is trying to catfish people by using a photo of a 'That's So Raven' star.
  
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• Dee Snider's Granddaughter Born on California Freeway

  08-08-2016 21:48
  
  Rocker Dee Snider’s granddaughter wasted no time coming into the world: She was born in a vehicle on a Los Angeles-area freeway.
  Jesse Snider...
  
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• Ronnie Dunn Talks Brooks & Dunn Reunion on 'Damn Drunk' & Being in the 'Best Head Space' of His Career

  08-08-2016 21:44
  
  For Brooks & Dunn fans that thought they’d heard the last new song featuring the iconic duo, there’s good news: Ronnie Dunn and Kix...
  
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• Kehlani Channels Her Inner Harley Quinn In ‘Gangsta’ Video

  08-08-2016 21:35
  
  Kehlani's new 'Gangsta' video puts 'Suicide Squad''s Harley Quinn and The Joker front and center.
  
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• Michael K. Williams Shines A Light On The Black Market

  08-08-2016 21:32
  
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• Kendall Jenner Reveals Her Biggest Beauty Mistake

  08-08-2016 21:27
  
  Kendall Jenner reveals the biggest beauty mistake she ever made.
  
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• Troy Ave Sues Live Nation, Irving Plaza After Concert Shooting

  08-08-2016 21:19 via rollingstone.com
  
  Rapper Roland "Troy Ave" Collins has filed a lawsuit against New York's Irving Plaza and its owner Live Nation following a May 25th shooting that took place at the venue during a T.I. concert. The rapper is seeking unspecified damages as well as legal fees.Collins was charged with attempted murder and criminal possession of a weapon in the incident, which ended in the shooting death of his friend and bodyguard, Ronald "Edgar" McPhatter. The rapper filed the suit in Brooklyn Supreme Court Monday,
  
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• Troy Ave Files Lawsuit Against Live Nation After Concert Shooting

  08-08-2016 21:19 via rollingstone.com
  
  Rapper Roland "Troy Ave" Collins has filed a lawsuit against New York's Irving Plaza and its owner Live Nation following a May 25th shooting that took place at the venue during a T.I. concert. The rapper is seeking unspecified damages as well as legal fees.Collins was charged with attempted murder and criminal possession of a weapon in the incident, which ended in the shooting death of his friend and bodyguard, Ronald "Edgar" McPhatter. The rapper filed the suit in Brooklyn Supreme Court Monday,
  
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• SiriusXM Settles Robo-Dialing Class Action for $35 Million

  08-08-2016 21:19
  
  A settlement between SiriusXM and Francis W. Hooker, Jr., who brought suit against the company in 2012, has been submitted to Arenda L. Wright Allen...
  
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• $35 Million Settlement Proposed in Robo-Dialing Class Action Against SiriusXM

  08-08-2016 21:19
  
  A settlement between SiriusXM and Francis W. Hooker, Jr., who brought suit against the company in 2012, has been submitted to Arenda L. Wright Allen...
  
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• When Pop Art Meets Pop: 11 Great Collaborations

  08-08-2016 21:17
  
  From R. Crumb and Janis Joplin to Jamie Hewlett and Gorillaz and beyond
  
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• J. Cole's Top 5 Biggest Billboard Hits

  08-08-2016 21:06
  
  J. Cole may be a hometown hero, thanks to his latest album 2014 Forest Hills Drive, but the rapper will be leaving his beloved North Carolina for...
  
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• 11 Best Moments From Outside Lands 2016: Radiohead, The Muppets, Chance The Rapper & More

  08-08-2016 20:52
  
  Over 210,000 fans converged on San Francisco's Golden Gate Park for this year's Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival. The staple Bay-...
  
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• Kim Kardashian’s Body Positivity Is Her ‘Responsibility’ As A Mom

  08-08-2016 20:50
  
  Kim Kardashian writes an essay on body positivity and self-esteem for her website.
  
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• Arrow, Flash, Supergirl, And Legends Of Tomorrow Unite For One Epic Superhero Tease

  08-08-2016 20:41
  
  Stephen Amell teases the upcoming superhero crossover event with Arrow, Flash, Supergirl, and DC's Legends of Tomorrow.
  
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• The Weeknd Makes Donation to University of Toronto for New Ethiopian Studies Program

  08-08-2016 20:40
  
  The Weeknd, born Abel Tesfaye, has donated 50,000 Canadian dollars (approximately $38,000) to the University of Toronto to establish an...
  
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• Censoring Carol: Why You Can’t See Two Women Kiss On A Plane

  08-08-2016 20:35
  
  Delta's decision to cut all kissing scenes from Carol is just another reminder that your right to public space depends on the comfort of casual observers
  
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• Sia No. 1 on Hot 100, The Chainsmokers & Halsey Debut in Top 10

  08-08-2016 20:33
  
  Sia crowns the Billboard Hot 100 (dated Aug. 20) for a third week with "Cheap Thrills," featuring Sean Paul. Plus, The Chainsmokers'...
  
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• Hear Steve Aoki's Churning Remix of Soundgarden's 'Spoonman'

  08-08-2016 20:29
  
  Steve Aoki has just released a new remix of Soundgarden's classic song "Spoonman" for a T-Mobile commercial to air...
  
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• Bob Dylan Sets Fall Tour Following Desert Trip Mega-Fest

  08-08-2016 20:22 via rollingstone.com
  
  Bob Dylan's Never Ending Tour will roar on for at least another season as the rocker has announced a new batch of 27 autumn dates. Immediately after Dylan's two appearances at the all-star Desert Trip mega concerts on October 7th and 14th, the folk legend will be back out on the road for a trek that favors the lower half of the continental U.S.The new leg kicks off October 16th in Phoenix, Arizona and moves its way eastward, hitting Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Ke
  
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• Marco Antonio Solis to Celebrate 40 Years in Music With Special Concert

  08-08-2016 20:15
  
  In celebration of 40 years in the music industry, legendary music icon Marco Antonio Solis announced a special concert to take place at the Los...
  
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• Man faces drug charge after 24 stricken at Ohio music fest

  08-08-2016 20:06 via news.yahoo.com
  MANSFIELD, Ohio (AP) — A Michigan man has been charged with felony drug trafficking after 24 people were sickened at an Ohio rap music festival when they ate candy laced with the marijuana ingredient THC.
  
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• Mariah Carey to Appear on Forthcoming Episode of 'Empire'

  08-08-2016 20:05
  
  Mariah Carey will enter the Lyons den for the upcoming season of Empire. According to a release from Fox, the iconic songstress will...
  
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• Avoiding The Prince Syndrome: A Primer On Estate Planning

  08-08-2016 20:05
  
  Few artists are as determined to control the rights to their creative work as Prince was, making the fact that he apparently died without a will...
  
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• Kendrick Lamar Defines 'Classic' for New Reebok Campaign Video

  08-08-2016 20:01
  
  Rap fixture Kendrick Lamar defines the word "classic" and discusses his new Respect the Classic campaign with Reebok in a ...
  
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• FKA Twigs’s Soundtrack 7 Is A Radical Love Letter To Dance

  08-08-2016 20:01
  
  The musician’s new film puts the spotlight on her peers
  
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• Fan Army Face-Off 2016: Meet the Final 4

  08-08-2016 20:00
  
  After four weeks of intense battling and more than 21 million votes cast, four fan armies remain in Billboard's Fan Army Face...
  
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• 3LAU Announces 2016 World Tour: Exclusive

  08-08-2016 20:00
  
  People say math is the universal language, but what about music?
  3LAU Launches Charity Label BLUME, Aims to Raise $100K in 2016: Exclusive
  Music has...
  
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