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• Intimate Bon Jovi Show to Air on Bon Jovi Radio

  01-12-2016 23:50
  
  Bon Jovi fans subscribing to the band's SiriusXM channel will be treated to a private show Saturday night set to air live from a secret...
  
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• Vic Mensa Travels to North Dakota in Support of Standing Rock Protesters

  01-12-2016 23:42
  
  Earlier this week, Chicago rapper Vic Mensa posted a series of photos on Instagram showing solidarity with the Standing Rock Sioux’s resistance...
  
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• Here's What Your Favorite DJs Are Doing at Art Basel Miami 2016

  01-12-2016 23:35
  
  Art Basel Miami is one of the largest art world gatherings of the year, and every year, the parties get bigger and more insane. The DJs may or may...
  
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• Prince's estate officials spend $2.3 million on lawyers for three months

  01-12-2016 23:30 via music-news.com
  
  The estate is estimated to be worth $200 million (£159 million).
  
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• Jennifer Lopez sports black eye after TV shoot mishap

  01-12-2016 23:30 via music-news.com
  
  The actress jokes, "You should see the other guy".
  
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• Daft Punk Release Ornaments, Windbreakers, Candles & More Just in Time for the Holidays

  01-12-2016 23:29
  
  Robots love the season of giving, and your Daft Punk-
  obsessed friend needs some dope stocking stuffers. You'll be cooler than Santa Claus when...
  
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• Selena Gomez's Selenators Lead Instagram's Top 10 Fan Armies of 2016

  01-12-2016 23:26
  
  We already know musicians have a huge impact on Instagram, with five out of the top 10 most-followed accounts on the photo-sharing site being...
  
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• Lady Gaga’s Hat Was The Real Star of The VS Fashion Show

  01-12-2016 23:22
  
  Last night’s Victoria's Secret Fashion show was full of supermodels and artists, but the true star of the event was none other than ... Lady Gaga’s hat
  
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• Questlove, Andra Day, Ashanti & More Debut 'Hamilton' Mixtape Live at Richard Rodgers Theatre

  01-12-2016 23:21
  
  The curtain was drawn on the stage of the Richard Rodgers Theatre, revealing the set for a scene from Hamilton, with wooden structures and hanging...
  
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• Katy Perry Thanks Hillary Clinton, Teases New Music in Emotional Instagram Post

  01-12-2016 23:15
  
  Two days after Hillary Clinton surprisedKaty Perry​ to present her the Audrey Hepburn Humanitarian Award at the 2016 UNICEF Snowflake Ball on Nov....
  
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• Bill Murray Surprises Lupe Fiasco Backstage in Texas, Demands Encore

  01-12-2016 23:11 via rollingstone.com
  
  After the Chicago Cubs' victorious baseball season, Bill Murray is lending support to another Windy City underdog: rapper Lupe Fiasco. The actor made an unexpected appearance at Fiasco's concert in Austin, Texas on Wednesday night and demanded an encore when the pair met backstage, Fiasco tweeted.Fiasco had ambitious plans for 2016 that didn't pan out. In April, the rapper said he would release a trilogy of new albums within the calendar year – massive follow-up to his 2015 album
  
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• Four Questions We Want Answered In The Westworld Finale

  01-12-2016 23:07
  
  What’s Maeve’s endgame? And will they ever make us care more about the characters than the mystery?
  
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• The Ultimate Photobomb: Chelsea Houska Shares A Priceless Picture From Her Wedding Day

  01-12-2016 23:03
  
  Chelsea Houska shared a priceless photobomb from her wedding day -- see the picture!
  
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• Kehlani Follows Her Own ‘Advice’ On Empowering New Song

  01-12-2016 22:59
  
  Kehlani drops the empowering new song ‘Advice’ and reveals her dreamy album cover
  
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• Cream Prep 50th Anniversary 'Fresh Cream' Reissue Box Set

  01-12-2016 22:59 via rollingstone.com
  
  Cream is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its 1966 debut, Fresh Cream, with a four-disc deluxe edition set out January 27th, Ultimate Classic Rock reports.The reissue will include three CDs featuring mono and stereo mixes of the original LP, plus singles from that period, alternate takes and outtakes, early EPs and recordings from the group's BBC sessions. The fourth disc will be a Blu-ray audio version of the mono and stereo version and bonus tracks. The reissue also comes with a hardba
  
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• Canadian police threaten drunk drivers with Nickelback-laden ride to jail

  01-12-2016 22:45
  If you make the mistake of driving drunk through the Canadian town of Kensington this holiday season, you'll be getting a ride to the police department. And that ride will be to the tune of Canada's most musically notorious export: Nickelback.
  
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• Shawn Mendes Cancels San Jose Jingle Ball Appearance Under Doctor's Orders

  01-12-2016 22:20
  
  Shawn Mendes was forced to leave fans in the Bay Area in "Stitches" on Thursday (Dec. 1). The 18-year-old singer had to cancel...
  
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• Dear Democrats: The Election Is Over

  01-12-2016 22:16
  
  Stop relitigating November 8 and start being productive.
  
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• STS9 on Their Post-Election Outlook: 'As Scary As It Is, Hopefully We Can Grow From It'

  01-12-2016 22:11
  
  In times of political unrest, it’s fitting for a band to release songs with lyrics like, “You don’t have to worry no more…...
  
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• Full House’s DJ And Steve Actually Went To Prom Together And My Heart Is Full

  01-12-2016 22:11
  
  'Fuller House' stars Candace Cameron Bure and Scott Weinger actually went to prom together.
  
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• The Romantics' Mike Skill on The Weeknd Reviving 'Talking in Your Sleep' on 'Starboy': 'There's a Thirst for the '80s'

  01-12-2016 22:05
  
  When The Weeknd's new album Starboy dropped last week, fans of '80s music might have noticed a few samples in the song "Secrets."...
  
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• Shakira Celebrates Her 'Fundacion Pies Descalzos' Being Named No. 1 Public School in Colombia

  01-12-2016 21:43
  
  Shakira is celebrating another milestone in her life, and this time around it doesn't pertain to her music career. The Colombian singer/...
  
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• Watch Donald Trump 'Sing' The Chainsmokers' 'Closer'

  01-12-2016 21:33
  
  We can't say for sure whether President-elect Donald Trump is a fan of The Chainsmokers, but we're willing to bet he's at least heard the...
  
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• Selena Gomez: 'I didn't use my cellphone for three months during hiatus'

  01-12-2016 21:30 via music-news.com
  
  The actress has since limited her cell phone usage.
  
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• Rihanna undergoes AIDS test with Prince Harry

  01-12-2016 21:30 via music-news.com
  
  The tests were done in honour of World AIDS Day on Thursday (01Dec16).
  
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• Mariah Carey to headline New Years Rockin' Eve show in New York

  01-12-2016 21:30 via music-news.com
  
  Gloria Estefan and Thomas Rhett will also perform.
  
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• Lil Wayne's Tour Bus Driver Suing Young Thug & Birdman for 'Mental Anguish' Over 2015 Shooting

  01-12-2016 21:26
  
  Back in April 2015, Lil Wayne's life was nearly in jeopardy after his tour bus was targeted and shot at by Peewee Roscoe (aka Jimmy Carlton...
  
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• Jay Som’s Rising Star

  01-12-2016 21:26
  
  The San Francisco singer-songwriter’s work has won a devoted fan base that’s only getting bigger
  
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• Selena Gomez Is The Queen Of Instagram, Despite Not Using Her Phone For Three Months

  01-12-2016 21:25
  
  Selena Gomez has opened up about what her life is like post-hiatus -- and even though it doesn't involve her cell phone too much, she still remains the queen of Instagram.
  
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• Snapchat vs. Instagram: Who's Copying Whom Most?

  01-12-2016 21:11
  
  On Nov. 15 reports emerged that Snap, the parent of Snapchat, had filed for an initial public offering that could value the company at as much as $25...
  
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• Golden Ears: Carl Chery Rises at Apple Music, Talks Breaking New Artists with 'The Cosign'

  01-12-2016 21:08
  
  Earlier today (Dec. 1) on Zane Lowe's Beats 1 radio show, Apple Music's head of artist curation Carl Chery premiered two new songs,...
  
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• Veronica Roth’s New Divergent Story Picks Up Where Allegiant Ended

  01-12-2016 21:06
  
  'Divergent' author Veronica Roth is releasing an epilogue that focuses on Four's life after 'Allegiant.'
  
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• New Doc 'Faultlines' Profiles the Gifted, Troubled Rapper Charles Hamilton Ahead of His Debut Record: Exclusive Preview

  01-12-2016 21:02
  
  Internet fame and infamy, a million-dollar record deal with Interscope that evaporated, a downward tailspin through prison, institutionalization...
  
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• European Commission Proposes New Tax Rules to Boost Small Businesses

  01-12-2016 21:00
  
  The European Commission has unveiled a series of tax reforms and efficiencies that it says will help e-commerce and online businesses thrive in the...
  
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• Think You Can Ace This Detailed Hannah Montana Quiz?

  01-12-2016 20:49
  
  See just how much 'Hannah Montana' trivia you remember by taking our quiz.
  
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• Desiigner Sings His Heart Out in the Studio to The Temptations' 'My Girl': Watch

  01-12-2016 20:25
  
  It's safe to say that Desiigner is a fan of vintage soulful jams. When the "Panda" rapper isn't dipping into his bag of records to...
  
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• Rihanna and Prince Harry Get Tested for HIV to Advocate World AIDS Day

  01-12-2016 20:07
  
  After Rihanna and Prince Harry celebrated the 50th anniversary of (RiRi's native) Barbados' independence on Nov. 30, the two decided to...
  
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• Kid Cudi Announces Album Release Date, Shares New 'Baptized in Fire' With Travis Scott

  01-12-2016 19:58
  
  Kid Cudi took to Twitter on Thursday (Dec. 1) to announce the release date of his new album, Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin’. The LP is set...
  
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• Pitbull Introduces New Fragrance 'Pitbull Cuba'

  01-12-2016 19:55
  
  Eau de Pitbull, anyone? 
  Mr. 305 took to social media to announce his newest fragrance -- called Pitbull Cuba -- for men and women (Cuba...
  
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• Blake Lively Thankfully Revoked Ryan Reynolds’s Baby Naming Privileges

  01-12-2016 19:50
  
  Ryan Reynolds joked that he wanted to name his baby daughter Excalibur Anaconda and thankfully Blake Lively 'resoundingly rejected' that suggestion.
  
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• Run The Jewels Go for the Gold on Their New Single 'Legend Has It': Listen

  01-12-2016 19:43
  
  After serving fans their first two singles "Talk to Me" and "2100," Run The Jewels keeps the momentum going with their latest...
  
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• Add Taylor Swift’s New TV Channel To Your Binge-Watch List

  01-12-2016 19:42
  
  Taylor Swift NOW is a new channel dedicated to all things Tay on AT&T's DirecTV streaming service.
  
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• Run The Jewels Tease Their Third Album With Another New Track

  01-12-2016 19:25
  
  Run the Jewels have announced a release date for their third album — plus, they've shared yet another new track.
  
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• My Trip to Standing Rock: Bravery, Beauty and Rubber Bullets

  01-12-2016 19:24 via rollingstone.com
  
  Last week, author, photographer and Lamb of God vocalist Randy Blythe visited the Standing Rock camp in Cannonball, North Dakota. Below is his account of what he witnessed, who he met and what he learned.
  The late afternoon sun was sinking towards the rolling hills of Morton County as I drove south on North Dakota Highway 6. My friend David and I had fallen uncharacteristically silent, our normally constant stream of inappropriate jokes and mutual ball-breaking at a standstill. As we stared at t
  
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• Shadowhunters Goes Back To Its Mortal Instruments Roots In Exclusive Season 2 Photos

  01-12-2016 19:20
  
  The cast of 'Shadowhunters' came to slay (demons) in these exclusive Season 2 photos.
  
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• 'Hamilton Mixtape': Watch Performances By Andra Day, Ja Rule and Ashanti

  01-12-2016 19:11
  
  The full release of the Hamilton Mixtape calls for a winter's ball at the Richard Rodgers Theater.
  That's just how the Broadway...
  
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• 'Hamilton Mixtape' Performance: Watch the Live Stream

  01-12-2016 19:11
  
  The full release of the Hamilton Mixtape calls for a winter's ball. 
  As the hotly anticipated Atlantic Records collection...
  
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• Watch Madonna Audition Dancers for Her Rebel Heart Tour: Exclusive Video

  01-12-2016 19:00
  
  As Billboard gears up to honor the one and only Madonna as the 2016 Woman of the Year, Showtime is premiering her new concert film Madonna: Rebel...
  
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• Machine Gun Kelly And Camila Cabello Do ‘Bad Things’ And Get Cozy In Their New Video

  01-12-2016 19:00
  
  In their new video for 'Bad Things,' Camila Cabello and Machine Gun Kelly take a walk on the wild side.
  
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• J. Cole’s New Album Drops On The Anniversary Of 2014 Forest Hills Drive

  01-12-2016 18:35
  
  J. Cole is back with a new album, '4 Your Eyez Only'; it comes out exactly two years after his platinum, life-changing '2014 Forest Hills Drive.'
  
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