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• Taylor Swift & Kenny Chesney Donate to Tennessee Wildfire Funds

  09-12-2016 23:58
  
  Artists and organizations in Music City are stepping up to help their neighbors after devastating wildfires damaged about 2,500 buildings and caused...
  
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• 10 Best Awards Show Moments of 2016: Critic's Picks

  09-12-2016 23:50
  
  What can be said about this year? We lost some of music’s most important innovators, including David Bowie and Prince. We watched modern music...
  
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• Delete Your Account: Hey, It’s Me, Nikki Blonsky From Hairspray

  09-12-2016 23:39
  
  Delete Your Account is a weekly column that takes the hot air out of celebrities, the media, and their social media shenanigans. Every Friday, I will decide whether each perpetrator should delete their accounts and never grace the internet again. This week, Nikki Blonsky gets left out, Rihanna wants the Navy to chill, Kylie Jenner...Read more »
  
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• Mike Posner Talks New Mansionz Project & Previews Poetry Book on 'Sway in the Morning'

  09-12-2016 23:33
  
  In a wide-ranging interview Friday morning (Dec. 9) with Sway Calloway on SiriusXM's Sway in the Morning, Mike Posner reflected on his long,...
  
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• The Anti-Scalper BOTS Act, Currently On Its Way to Obama's Desk, Called a 'Partial Victory' By Some

  09-12-2016 23:32
  
  It has become so hard to get good tickets to hot concerts that Congress has taken action -- in the form of the Better Online Ticket Sales Act, or...
  
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• Weekend Rock Question: What Is the Best Song of 2016?

  09-12-2016 23:30 via rollingstone.com
  
  This year saw an unexpected return to the album format, but that didn't stop singles from taking over in 2016. Tracks from all over the music landscape climbed the charts. Drake got his first-ever Number One single as the lead vocalist. Newer acts like the Chainsmokers and Rae Sremmurd raced ahead with left-field bangers.Now we have a question for you: What is the best song of 2016? Feel free to choose an aforementioned Number One hit like "Closer" by the Chainsmokers or "Black Be
  
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• Taylor Swift gifts $100,000 to Dolly Parton's wildfires recovery fund

  09-12-2016 23:30 via music-news.com
  
  Kenny Chesney has also dug deep to hand over cash to wildfire relief services.
  
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• John Legend and Chrissy Teigen suffered sliced fingertips in mandoline disaster

  09-12-2016 23:30 via music-news.com
  
  The couple still loves to make the scalloped potatoes despite the cooking disaster.
  
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• Rolling Stones 'Blue & Lonesome' tops UK chart

  09-12-2016 23:18 via music-news.com
  
  Congratulations to The Rolling Stones, who claim this week’s Number 1 on the Official Albums Chart with their latest album Blue & Lonesome
  
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• Chiquis Dedicates Special Message to Jenni Rivera on Natalia Jimenez Tribute Album

  09-12-2016 22:57
  
  In the new version of Jenni Rivera's song "Ovarios," featured on Natalia Jiménez's tribute album Homenaje a la Gran Señora,...
  
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• Trump’s New Presidential Reality Show Faces Competition From His Old One

  09-12-2016 22:33
  
  But he stands to benefit from both
  
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• Hear Big Freedia Claim 'Santa Is a Gay Man' on 'Christmazz' EP

  09-12-2016 22:26 via rollingstone.com
  
  Big Freedia twerks her way through Christmas on her new EP A Very Big Freedia Christmazz. The Queen of Bounce reworks classics and supplies two original holiday tunes on the dance-y, irreverent new collection.Opening with the silly, infectious "Rudy, The Big Booty Reindeer," Freedia sets a typically naughty tone on her EP. "Then one froggy Christmas Eve/Santa came to say," guest Ms. Tee sings at the opening of the track before it transforms into a bounce tune completely. "'Rudy all you do is wor
  
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• Madonna, Shania Twain, Kesha & More Honored at Billboard Women in Music 2016

  09-12-2016 22:19
  
  In a ceremony that honored some of the biggest female artists of all time, Madonna left the last impression at Billboard's Women in Music 2016....
  
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• Carl Cox Reflects on 15 Years at Space Ibiza, Turns Attention to Motorsports & Intec Records

  09-12-2016 22:09
  
  Where is the living epicenter of house music? Is it Ibiza's white shores, New York's underground? Or is it Carl Cox's triple-car garage...
  
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• Remembering Jenni Rivera: 'I'm Not Some Untouchable Artist'

  09-12-2016 22:08
  
  Jenni Rivera died four years ago today (Dec. 9) in a plane crash in Mexico. On the anniversary of her death, we revisit our remembrance from 2012....
  
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• Madonna Delivers Her Blunt Truth During Fiery, Teary Billboard Women In Music Speech

  09-12-2016 22:05
  
  Madonna -- a global icon who extended her record as the highest-grossing female touring artist of all time in 2016 -- was honored as Woman of the...
  
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• Kirk Hammett of Metallica: Hardwired for a Twitter War With Donald Trump

  09-12-2016 22:01
  
  Metallica doesn’t mix politics and music, but when guitarist Kirk Hammett sat down for an interview in Toronto, it didn’t take much for...
  
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• Here’s Why Lil Yachty Claims To Be ‘The Face Of The Youth’

  09-12-2016 21:57
  
  Lil Yachty talks about his rise to fame and his impact in a New York Times interview.
  
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• Ab-Soul Breaks Down the Inspirations & Revelations Behind 'Do What Thou Wilt'

  09-12-2016 21:45
  
  Ab-Soul is a thoughtful writer. Since bursting on the scene in 2009 as a member of TDE, the Carson, California, rapper has wowed audiences and...
  
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• The Stakes: Radical Safety

  09-12-2016 21:43
  
  On radical Insta art, what’s next for Standing Rock, and what was lost in the Oakland fire
  
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• Reese Witherspoon Just Dropped A Taylor Swift Dubstep Cover

  09-12-2016 21:35
  
  Reese Witherspoon covers Taylor Swift's 'Shake It Off' with the help of Nick Kroll for the 'Sing' soundtrack, and it involves one unexpected dubstep breakdown.
  
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• Alessia Cara Accepts Rule Breaker Award at Billboard Women in Music 2016: 'Sometimes Rules Are Meant to Be Broken'

  09-12-2016 21:33
  
  "I never really thought that I'd get an award for being a rule breaker," Alessia Cara said as she accepted her Rule Breaker Award...
  
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• Liam Payne pens lengthy tribute to Louis Tomlinson after mum's death

  09-12-2016 21:30 via music-news.com
  
  Louis' new collaborator Steve Aoki also expressed his sorrow at the sad news online.
  
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• Hailee Steinfeld Performs 'Starving' at Billboard Women in Music 2016

  09-12-2016 21:27
  
  Along with hosting Billboard's Women in Music 2016 event, Hailee Steinfeld was also kind enough to perform her current top 20 hit. The singer-...
  
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• 'You're a Modern Day Philosopher': Arianna Huffington & DJ Khaled Have 'Major' Discussion at Columbia University

  09-12-2016 21:24
  
  DJ Khaled has been giving his keys to success all year through his Snapchat account, music, motivational speeches and interviews. But shortly before...
  
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• Nicki Minaj Laughs In The Face Of Basic Bitches On New Fetty Wap Song

  09-12-2016 21:22
  
  Nicki Minaj joins Fetty Wap on his new song "Like a Star."
  
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• Shania Twain Accepts Icon Award at Billboard Women in Music 2016, Credits 'Dreaming, Working Hard & Being Courageous'

  09-12-2016 21:19
  
  "To all the mean kids at school who made fun of me for singing 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman,'" said Nick Jonas, before presenting...
  
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• Cue the music, cue the drama! Lee Daniels introduces 'Star'

  09-12-2016 21:05 via news.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The title of Lee Daniels' latest venture, "Star," might very well identify this celebrated producer-director-writer. His films include "Monster's Ball," ''Precious" and "The Butler," while two seasons ago he roared into series TV with Fox's smash music drama "Empire."
  
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• Apple CEO Tim Cook to Give MIT Commencement Speech

  09-12-2016 20:51
  
  The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has chosen Apple CEO Tim Cook to deliver its 2017 commencement address.
  MIT made the announcement on its...
  
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• Madonna Says She's Ready to 'Make a Stand & Speak My Mind' After Hillary Clinton Loss on Billboard Women in Music Red Carpet: Watch

  09-12-2016 20:45
  
  Madonna was unequivocally #WithHer during the recent presidential election, which might explain why she had politics on her mind when we caught up...
  
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• Shakira's 'Chantaje' Is Fastest Spanish-Language Video to Reach 100 Million Views

  09-12-2016 20:33
  
  Just three weeks after its premiere, Shakira's newest music video "Chantaje" featuring Maluma is already breaking records. ...
  
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• Fifth Harmony Covers Meghan Trainor's 'Like I'm Gonna Lose You' in Surprise Appearance at Billboard Women In Music

  09-12-2016 20:33
  
  Meghan Trainor is Billboard Women In Music's 'Chart Topper' of the year, but sadly the Thank You singer had to sit out Friday's (Dec...
  
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• Read the Touching Letter From Oakland Fire Victim Cash Askew's Family: 'The World Lost a Tender, Luminous Spirit'

  09-12-2016 20:23
  
  The family of Cash Askew, 22, one-half of the Bay Area synth goth/pop band Them Are Us Too, issued a touching letter Friday (Dec. 9) in...
  
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• Kesha Accepts Trailblazer Award at Billboard Women in Music 2016: 'Don't Let Anyone Take Your Happiness'

  09-12-2016 20:23
  
  After a very public year, Kesha stood tall while accepting the Trailblazer Award at New York's Pier 36 at Billboard's Women in...
  
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• Halsey Receives Rising Star Honor at Billboard Women In Music Awards

  09-12-2016 19:58
  
  Halsey was honored with the Rising Star Award at Billboard Women in Music 2016 on Friday (Dec. 9), with Debbie Harry presenting ...
  
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• Jean-Michel Jarre Celebrates Grammy Nomination With Release of 'Oxygène 3': Listen

  09-12-2016 19:53
  
  Some works of art span a lifetime. Sci-fi writer Isaac Asimov spent 40 years writing his seminal Foundation series. Star Wars is a cinematic journey...
  
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• How Emma Stone And Ryan Gosling Shaped The Music Of La La Land

  09-12-2016 19:52
  
  Songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul break down the music of 'La La Land' and reveal how Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling helped them along the way.
  
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• Stones Roll Back To U.K. No. 1 With 'Blue and Lonesome'

  09-12-2016 19:50
  
  The Rolling Stones' Blue & Lonesome (Polydor/Universal) delivers a banner first week to race straight to the top of the U.K. album chart. In...
  
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• Meghan Trainor Gets Chart Topper Honor at Billboard Women in Music Awards

  09-12-2016 19:44
  
  Meghan Trainor was honored with the Chart Topper award at the 2016 Billboard Women in Music Awards.
  The singer had to cancel her...
  
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• Green Day Get In on the Ugly Christmas Sweater Game

  09-12-2016 19:41
  
  Green Day have gotten in on the ugly Christmas sweater game with a special Revolution Radio holiday garment that is a must for their fans this...
  
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• Leading Ladies: A Look at Women's No. 1 Success in the Hot 100's History

  09-12-2016 19:39
  
  As Billboard celebrates the seventh annual Women in Music gala, honoring Madonna as woman of the year in addition to other legends and newcomers...
  
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• Maren Morris Honors Country Music While Accepting Breakthrough Star Award at Billboard Women in Music

  09-12-2016 19:33
  
  "It is so cool to be here with so many people who have influenced me as a songwriter and as a singer," Maren Morris told the crowd at...
  
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• Clean Bandit hold top spot for 5th week

  09-12-2016 19:29 via music-news.com
  
  Genre-defying Clean Bandit remain at #1 in the UK’s Official Singles Chart for the fifth consecutive week with “Rockabye”, which features
  
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