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• Listen to 'Rolling Stone Music Now' Podcast: Rock's Greatest Urban Legends

  15-08-2016 23:40 via rollingstone.com
  
  The latest 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, we delve into how the Internet has both helped debunk and spread rock's biggest urban myths. From "Paul is Dead" to the harrowing supposed story behind Phil Collin's "In the Air Tonight" to Jay-Z joining the Illuminati, wild rumors about rock stars have been around as long as there have been fans to repeat th
  
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• Watch Skrillex & Wiwek's Trailer for Debut Short Film 'Still In The Cage'

  15-08-2016 23:31
  
  Dutch DJ/producer Wiwek has teamed with Skrillex to create the forthcoming short film Still In The Cage. While the film...
  
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• Marc Anthony supports Jennifer Lopez at Las Vegas show

  15-08-2016 23:30 via music-news.com
  
  Marc Anthony's wife shares message of support for Jennifer Lopez.
  
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• Here’s How Meek Mill Reacted To Drake’s ‘Is That A World Tour Or Your Girl’s Tour’ Line

  15-08-2016 23:30
  
  Meek Mill addresses Drake's "Back to Back" dis in a new interview.
  
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• 90s Fest 2016: Catch Sisqo, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony & DJ Jazzy Jeff Live While Playing Classic Nick Game Shows

  15-08-2016 23:30
  
  It’s no secret that '90s nostalgia is a booming business. Billboard has been reporting on the trend an awful lot lately, and we’re...
  
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• Even Joe Jonas Had A Bowl Cut As A Kid

  15-08-2016 23:23
  
  Nick Jonas celebrated Joe Jonas's 27th birthday with an adorable childhood photo.
  
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• Billboard Hot 100 Fest FAQ: Free Parking, Free Shuttles & More Answers

  15-08-2016 23:07
  
  Billboard's second annual Hot 100 Music Festival -- hosted by Billboard in partnership with Live Nation -- will be a weekend filled with live...
  
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• French Montana to Launch Las Vegas Residency With TAO Group

  15-08-2016 23:06
  
  French Montana is gearing up for an exclusive Las Vegas residency with the TAO Group this fall.
  The Epic Records rapper will perform hits past and...
  
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• The 5 Pop Songs You Didn't Know Calvin Harris Produced

  15-08-2016 23:05
  
  It's not unusual to see Calvin Harris at the top of the charts. The Scottish DJ, producer, singer, songwriter, and remixer has released plenty of...
  
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• North West Is Already Stealing Kim Kardashian’s Clothes

  15-08-2016 22:59
  
  Kim Kardashian posts a photo of daughter North West wearing a pair of her boots.
  
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• The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore: An Appreciation

  15-08-2016 22:55
  
  Comedy Central will end the show on Thursday, but we should all remember what an important voice it was in late night TV.
  
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• Nathan Sykes & Skylar Grey Added to Billboard Hot 100 Festival Lineup

  15-08-2016 22:53
  
  Nathan Sykes and Skylar Grey will join the lineup of 40-plus artists for Billboard’s Hot 100 Music Festival as part of Billboard’s...
  
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• Prophets of Rage Prep Debut EP 'The Party's Over'

  15-08-2016 22:50 via rollingstone.com
  
  Prophets of Rage, the supergroup featuring members of Rage Against the Machine, Public Enemy and Cypress Hill, will release its debut EP, The Party's Over, on August 26th via Caroline Records.The five-track set will be available for pre-order on August 19th, the same day as their Make America Rage Again Tour. Prior to the release, two tracks will premiere on Apple Music's Beats 1 radio station: A live version of "No Sleep Til Cleveland" will debut via Matt Wilkinson's show on August 18th, and "T
  
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• ‘Speed Dial,’ Episode 12: The Simone Files

  15-08-2016 22:44
  
  Also discussed: Kendall Jenner's Vogue cover and genderswapped movies
  
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• Move Over, Kanye West — Katy Perry Is Designing Shoes Now

  15-08-2016 22:37
  
  Katy Perry announces she's launching a shoe collection.
  
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• Music 1 mins ago 1:36 p.m.Goo Goo Dolls announce Knoxville concert

  15-08-2016 22:31
  JANUARY 31: The Goo Goo Dolls perform during VH1's "Super Bowl Blitz: Six Nights + Six Concerts" at St. George Theatre in Staten Island.City. A staple of 90's pop is headed to downtown Knoxville.
  
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• Ex-AC/DC Phil Rudd re-releases album at center of death threat

  15-08-2016 22:31
  Drummer Phil Rudd is back with a re-release of the solo album at the heart of the death threat that got him in legal trouble. The 62-year-old rocker is finally re-releasing his solo-album, "Head Job" - a record delayed by eight months of home detention after he threatened to kill his former personal assistant.
  
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• Country, rock stars join all-star Country Music Hall of Fame benefit lineup in L.A.

  15-08-2016 22:31
  Singer and songwriter Chris Stapleton will join host Vince Gill and guests James Taylor, Joe Walsh and Kacey Musgraves for the 2016 All For the Hall Los Angeles concert benefiting the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's education program, on Sept. 27. Singer and songwriter Chris Stapleton will join host Vince Gill and guests James Taylor, Joe Walsh and Kacey Musgraves for the 2016 All For the Hall Los Angeles concert benefiting the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's education program, o
  
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• The Game Teams With DJ Khaled for 'Sauce'

  15-08-2016 22:25
  
  They don't want us to have sauce on these shrimps and steaks, according to DJ Khaled on his latest offering "Sauce," featuring...
  
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• Watch 'Stranger Things' Star Finn Wolfhard Cover Nirvana's 'Lithium'

  15-08-2016 22:19
  
  It looks like the musical talents of the Stranger Things cast don't end with Joe Keery, who plays the douchey-but-dreamy Steve on the Netflix...
  
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• 7 Times Tinashe’s ‘Superlove’ Video Showed You How To Have The Perfect Summer

  15-08-2016 22:19
  
  Tinashe will give you the best summertime goals in her new "Superlove" video.
  
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• Secret Life And Make It Or Break It Stars Reunite For An Inspiring Reason

  15-08-2016 22:05
  
  Freeform alum Cassie Scerbo and Francia Raisa team up to fight bullying.
  
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• Chance The Rapper Graduates From Late Night, Moves On To Conquering Early Morning TV

  15-08-2016 21:49
  
  Chance the Rapper performs "Summer Friends" on Good Morning America.
  
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• 'The Life Aquatic' Actor Seu Jorge Plots David Bowie Covers Tour

  15-08-2016 21:47 via rollingstone.com
  
  In 2004, Wes Anderson cast Brazilian actor-musician Seu Jorge in his existential comedy, The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou. Jorge's character, Pelé dos Santos, sings acoustic versions of David Bowie classics (including "Rebel Rebel" and "Life on Mars?") in Portuguese as asides throughout the movie. In addition, Jorge recorded a full covers LP, The Life Aquatic Sessions, in 2005. Now the singer has announced a North American tour based around the Aquatic-Bowie concept, Billboard
  
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• Justin Jay & Friends Stop Making Sense on Collaborative Album 'Fantastic Voyage'

  15-08-2016 21:47
  
  Have you seen The Muppet Movie? In the unfortunate case you haven't, it begins when Kermit the Frog is picked off his lily pad and invited to be...
  
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• Test Your Knowledge: Is That Person Miles Teller Or Ansel Elgort?

  15-08-2016 21:43
  
  This week, Jonah Hill and Miles Teller will star in War Dogs, a movie about two white dudes who supply weapons to troops in Afghanistan. It’s a strange time in our nation’s history to be releasing a movie fixated entirely on weapons and the acquiring thereof, but we’re not here to talk about that. We’re...Read more »
  
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• Music Monday (8/15): This Week's New Albums + Videos

  15-08-2016 21:37 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 Massive Attack and Dinosaur Jr., plus brand new streaming music from Bon Iver, Green Day, M.I.A., De La Soul, and more. Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at Metacritic
  
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• Justin Bieber accuses ex of dating Zayn Malik - report

  15-08-2016 21:30 via music-news.com
  
  The war of words between Justin and Selena got nasty on Monday.
  
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• The Horse Dancing to Santana's 'Smooth' Makes It Real at the Olympics

  15-08-2016 21:26
  
  For most Olympics fanatics, dressage doesn't have the same sex appeal as, say, the 100m sprint or, hell, even team synchronized swimming....
  
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• Reddit Responds to Atlantic Records Subpoena over 'Suicide Squad' Song Leak

  15-08-2016 21:21
  
  Reddit has responded forcefully to a subpoena issued on July 27 by Atlantic Records over the leak of a single -- Twenty One Pilots' "...
  
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• Factory Floor’s 25 25 Rewards the Patient

  15-08-2016 21:02
  
  The English electronic duo refine their unsettling sound on a new album
  
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• 7 Reasons Taylor Swift Needs To Get On Snapchat Already

  15-08-2016 20:58
  
  Taylor Swift has already taken over the internet — so why not Snapchat?
  
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• Watch Grandaddy Play New Song at First Concert in Four Years

  15-08-2016 20:53 via rollingstone.com
  
  Grandaddy performed together onstage for the first time in almost four years Sunday night, with the Modesto, California indie rockers staging a small hometown gig prior to their string of European gigs this week. During the concert, Jason Lytle and company played tracks off their studio LPs and as well as a few new cuts from their upcoming, in-the-works album, including the song above, "Way We Won't," Stereogum reports.Like Grandaddy's previous repertoire, "Way We Won't" playfully tackles issues
  
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• The Supreme Court: A Definitive Judgement On A Divisive Brand

  15-08-2016 20:36
  
  Is Supreme's reputation earned, or just unchallenged?
  
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• Sia Spends Fourth Week Atop Hot 100, Twenty One Pilots Make History in Top 10

  15-08-2016 20:30
  
  Sia tops the Billboard Hot 100 (dated Aug. 27) for a fourth week with "Cheap Thrills," featuring Sean Paul. The song fends off Major Lazer...
  
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• DJ Snake & Justin Bieber Debut at No. 1 on Digital Songs & No. 12 on Hot 100 With 'Let Me Love You'

  15-08-2016 20:30
  
  DJ Snake's "Let Me Love You," featuring Justin Bieber, bounds in at No. 1 on Billboard's Digital Songs sales chart (dated Aug. 27...
  
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• Vince Staples Taps James Blake, A$AP Rocky for 'Prima Donna' EP

  15-08-2016 20:20 via rollingstone.com
  
  Vince Staples is following his acclaimed double-LP debut, 2015's Summertime '06, with the Prima Donna EP, out August 26th via Blacksmith/ARTium/Def Jam Recordings. The six-track release features production from No I.D., James Blake and DJ Dahi, along with guest spots from A$AP Rocky and Kilo Kish.No I.D. – a frequent Staples collaborator and executive producer of Summertime '06 – praised the rapper in a statement, calling him "an artist's artist and a new voice for the new gener
  
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• Summer Set 2016: Bro'd-out EDM carnival quakes Wisconsin with three days of bass

  15-08-2016 20:15
  This past weekend, an open, flat plot of land in western Wisconsin transformed into the basement of a frat house. Beer pong tables, red Solo cups, and enough young bros to paint the entire cheese state for cheap abounded during the three-day EDM and hip-hop music extravaganza known as Summer Set.
  
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• Selena Quintanilla Limited-Edition Vinyl Coming This Fall

  15-08-2016 20:14
  
  This fall, Selena Quintanilla fans will be able to get their hands on the late singer's MAC makeup collection and a limited-edition purple...
  
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• Listen to Big Gigantic's Curated Spotify Playlist for Electric Zoo: Exclusive

  15-08-2016 20:14
  
  To help prepare for Electric Zoo, which will take over New York City's Randall's Island this Labor Day weekend, Billboard Dance is...
  
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• GEEKED UP: Not-So-Young Heart Runs Free

  15-08-2016 20:07
  
  Rapper-singers on the verge of putting it on, punk-rock ice-cream cones, and Frances Bean eats Instagram.
  
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• Legal Roundup: Global Eagle Agrees to Massive UMG Payout; Kesha Drops Abuse From Case in NY

  15-08-2016 20:04
  
  After suffering a big defeat in a tricky copyright infringement case concerning the performance of sound recordings, Global Eagle Entertainment...
  
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• Vince Staples Announces 'Prima Donna' EP

  15-08-2016 20:00
  
  Vince Staples is returning with a new six-song EP, Prima Donna, due out Aug. 26 via Def Jam/Artium/Blacksmith. The release will serve as the...
  
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• In The Get Down, Justice Smith Plays The Kid Who Feels Everything

  15-08-2016 20:00
  
  Justice Smith tackles hip-hop and heart in Netflix's "The Get Down."
  
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• Bella Thorne And Gregg Sulkin Call It Quits

  15-08-2016 19:58
  
  Bella Thorne and Gregg Sulkin have broken up after dating for more than a year.
  
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• Rihanna Officially Declares The Best Snapchat Filter

  15-08-2016 19:45
  
  Rihanna's favorite Snapchat filter is the only one that matters.
  
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• How Do You Tempt Voters From The Other Side To Pick You?

  15-08-2016 19:41
  
  There is a very short list of exceptionally cliched things that Republicans and Democrats can still agree on.
  
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• YG, Drake, And Kamaiyah Invite Even More Hate With Their ‘Why You Always Hatin?’ Video

  15-08-2016 19:39
  
  YG teams with Drake and Kamaiyah to release his 'Why You Always Hatin?' video.
  
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• Debby Ryan Just Made Suite Life On Deck Fans Really Freakin’ Emotional

  15-08-2016 19:32
  
  'The Suite Life on Deck' star Debby Ryan weighs in on the series's emotional graduation scene.
  
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• BangOn!NYC Elements Festival 2016 Highlights: Claptone, Mija, Ghastly & More

  15-08-2016 19:17
  
  BangOn!NYC's Elements festival returned on Saturday for its third year at the abandoned Red Hook Grain Terminal, a blackened concrete structure...
  
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