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• Judah & the Lion Roar to First Alternative Songs No. 1

  29-12-2016 23:58
  
  Banjos return to the top of Billboard's Alternative Songs airplay chart (dated Jan. 7, 2017), as Judah & the Lion rise 2-1 with "Take It...
  
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• 23 Famous Parent/Child Pairs, From Elvis & Lisa Marie Presley to Debbie Reynolds & Carrie Fisher

  29-12-2016 23:44
  
  The music industry always has newcomers emerging, but sometimes artists have familiar last names or faces. That's because celebrities like Elvis...
  
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• Tina Knowles planning Instagram blackout after Jennifer Hudson drama

  29-12-2016 23:30 via music-news.com
  
  Beyonce's mum has apologised for accidentally pressing the 'like' button on a negative post about the Oscar winner.
  
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• Ranking Lil Wayne's Best Guest Verses in 2016: Critic's Picks

  29-12-2016 23:20
  
  Another year has come to a close, and still the world is no closer to Lil Wayne releasing Tha Carter V. But protracted label issues aside, there'...
  
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• 11 Ways Disney Channel Can Make 2017 Feel Like 2007 Again

  29-12-2016 23:20
  
  A helpful guide for Disney Channel to continue its nostalgia content into the New Year
  
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• Chris Martin Sings ‘Last Christmas’ In Touching Tribute To George Michael

  29-12-2016 23:18
  
  Chris Martin paid tribute to George Michael by singing ‘Last Christmas’ during a surprise performance at a London homeless shelter
  
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• Tina Knowles-Lawson Takes Social Media Break After Jennifer Hudson Mistake

  29-12-2016 23:01
  
  Tina Knowles-Lawson announced she will be taking a break from social media after accidentally "liking" a negative post about singer and...
  
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• Trey Songz Arrested After Mid-Concert Meltdown

  29-12-2016 22:14
  
  Trey Songz was arrested after he destroyed concert equipment and injured a police officer at a concert in Detroit.
  
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• George Michael Tribute Channel Coming to SiriusXM

  29-12-2016 22:04
  
  All George Michael, all the time -- for a week, at least.
  Fans can enjoy a SiriusXM channel dedicated to the iconic musician for seven days in early...
  
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• Serena Williams Casually Announced Her Engagement On Reddit

  29-12-2016 21:46
  
  Serena Williams announced her engagement to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian.
  
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• Trey Songz charged with assaulting a police officer

  29-12-2016 21:30 via music-news.com
  
  The rapper landed himself in trouble.
  
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• Pearl Jam Donate $70,000 to Man Who Saved Eddie Vedder's Life

  29-12-2016 21:29
  Pearl Jam have donated $70,000 to a man who once saved Eddie Vedder's life and is now raising money to cover treatment after a boating accident. Pearl Jam  have donated $70,000 to Keith Baxter, a Hawaii man who once saved singer Eddie Vedder 's life after a boating accident, The Inertia reports.
  
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• No, Jennifer Lawrence Will Not Take A Picture With You

  29-12-2016 21:19
  
  Jennifer Lawrence is so done taking selfies with fans — and here's why that's okay.
  
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• Carrie Fisher's Brother Shares Heartbreaking Tribute to Late Sister & Mother Debbie Reynolds

  29-12-2016 21:19
  
  Todd Fisher on Thursday shared a heartbreaking tribute over social media of his beloved late mother and sister, who died a day apart. 
  Carrie...
  
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• Listen to These 2016 Year-End Mixes From Diplo, Spinnin Records, Armin Van Buuren, and More

  29-12-2016 20:34
  
  Take it from someone who has to work on end-of-year lists, it's hard to remember all the songs you loved in a 12-month time. It's easy to let...
  
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• Elton John Honors George Michael With Performance of Their Hit Duet at Las Vegas Concert: Watch

  29-12-2016 20:32
  
  Elton John honored his late friend George Michael during his concert in Las Vegas on Wednesday night (Dec. 28).
  In front of a large photo of Michael...
  
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• 20 Sadly Underrated Pop Songs From 2016

  29-12-2016 20:25
  
  2016 was another great year for pop music — and not just based on the singles that ruled radio and helped define pop culture. Beneath every No...
  
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• Hot 100 Chart Moves: Amine Approaches the Top 10 With 'Caroline'

  29-12-2016 20:03
  
  As previously reported, The Weeknd's "Starboy," featuring Daft Punk, rises to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (dated Jan. 7, 2017),...
  
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• Paulina Rubio is Collaborating With Selena Gomez & DJ Snake on Forthcoming Album

  29-12-2016 19:55
  
  During an interview withVanidades, Latin superstar Paulina Rubio said she is collaborating with Selena Gomez and DJ Snake on her forthcoming album....
  
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• Flume Talks Collaborations With Vic Mensa and Beck, and Letting His Music Speak for Itself

  29-12-2016 19:31
  
  The Chicago Tribune recently talked to Flume ahead of his big performance at the city's Reaction music festival this weekend. The Australian...
  
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• Tropkillaz and MC Livinho Turn DJ Snake's 'Let Me Love You' Into Multi-Lingual, Breezy Beach Ballad: Listen

  29-12-2016 19:19
  
  Ever wonder what DJ Snake's “Let Me Love You” would sound like sung in Portuguese? Wonder no longer: Tropkillaz has teamed with...
  
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• Rob Kardashian Is In Stable Condition Following Hospitalization

  29-12-2016 19:07
  
  Rob Kardashian went to the emergency room to treat 'diabetes complications,' and his mother, Kris Jenner, and fiancée, Blac Chyna, met him at the hospital.
  
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• Skillet Scores First Hot Christian Songs No. 1

  29-12-2016 19:05
  
  Christian rock band Skillet notches its first No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart (dated Jan. 7, 2017), as "Feel Invincible...
  
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• Dan Auerbach To Release Second Solo Album In Spring

  29-12-2016 19:04
  
  Dan Auerbach is restless when it comes to making music. From producing for artists such as Lana Del Rey or Cage the Elephant to recording...
  
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• Zedd Snaps Energetic, Bass-Heavy 'Starving' Remix During Live Performance: Watch

  29-12-2016 18:55
  
  The quality is not anything to write home about, but if you're “Starving” for a harder version of Zedd and Grey's Hailee...
  
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• Watch Diplo Bust A Mean Freestyle in His Old Apartment in 2007

  29-12-2016 18:45
  
  Diplo is one of the biggest superstar producer's in the game, and he has been known to bust a rhyme or two, but back in 2007, he was mostly some...
  
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• Bella Thorne Ditches Her Red Hair For Something Much More Dramatic

  29-12-2016 18:37
  
  Bella Thorne traded her go-to red hair for midnight blue ombre.
  
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• Lightsaber Memorials Honoring Carrie Fisher Occur Across the Country

  29-12-2016 18:36
  
  As people across the globe mourn the death of legendary actress Carrie Fisher -- who died at the age of 60 on Dec. 27 -- some fans have decided...
  
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• SoundExchange Could See Collected Revenue Shrink by $200 Million in 2017: Exclusive

  29-12-2016 18:30
  
  For the past five years, SoundExchange has been one of the music industry's few bright spots in a transitional and contracting market. In that...
  
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• Fifth Harmony And The Destructive Power of Fame

  29-12-2016 18:24
  
  Just before the holidays, Fifth Harmony’s Camila Cabello broke the hearts of Harmonizers worldwide when she pulled a Zayn and bowed out of the band, initially leaving only what seemed like an all-business statement behind. Which was just the tip of the dramatic iceberg. On top of making the band’s name null and void, Cabello’s...Read more »
  
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• European Entertainment Stocks Mostly Down in 2016, Mediaset and Entertainment One Rise

  29-12-2016 18:15
  
  European entertainment industry stocks are on track to mostly finish 2016 lower amid concerns about economic trends and advertising revenue momentum...
  
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• Scarlett Johansson Is 2016’s Top-Grossing Actor, But Why Isn’t She The Highest Paid?

  29-12-2016 18:13
  
  Scarlett Johansson beat out Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. to become the year’s top-grossing actor
  
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• George Clinton Talks EDM and Working With Flying Lotus in New Interview

  29-12-2016 18:13
  
  There may not be a funkier man alive than George Clinton. The Parliament and Funkadelic band leader is synonymous with the genre, and has personified...
  
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• Migos & Lil Uzi Vert's 'Bad and Boujee' Reaches Top 10 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart

  29-12-2016 18:04
  
  Hip-hop trio Migos earns its first top 10 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart as “Bad and Boujee,” featuring Lil Uzi Vert, jumps 15-8...
  
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• Doors Plot 50th Anniversary Celebration in Los Angeles

  29-12-2016 17:50 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Doors will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a special ceremony in Los Angeles proclaiming January 4th to be "Day of the Doors."The event will take place at the intersection of Pacific and Windward Avenues, near the famous "Venice" sign. Original guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore will attend, as will family members of late keyboardist Ray Manzarek and singer Jim Morrison. Los Angeles City Councilmember Mike Bonin will make the proclamation.
  "Very apropos that the Doors ar
  
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• Amanda Palmer Thinks Donald Trump Will 'Make Punk Rock Great Again'

  29-12-2016 17:50
  
  The always vocal and politically-charged Amanda Palmer is making headlines once more, as she famously did in 2013 when her Ted Talk "The Art of...
  
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• John Legend Just Wanted To Hang With His Gorgeous Family On His Birthday

  29-12-2016 17:44
  
  John Legend wanted to keep his birthday low-key and spent it with his wife, Chrissy Teigen, and their baby daughter, Luna, on December 28
  
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• Twitter Debuts Live 360 Degree Video for Periscope

  29-12-2016 17:40
  
  Twitter has been introducing  new features and phasing out old ones in the last few months of the year, retiring Vine and adding new tools in an...
  
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• What's the Best Latin Music Video of 2016? Vote!

  29-12-2016 17:38
  
  While J Balvin disguised himself as a nerd for the "Bobo" music video shot in Mexico City and Ricky Martin and Maluma threw...
  
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• George Michael's Biggest Billboard Dance Chart Hits

  29-12-2016 17:33
  
  George Michael, who passed away unexpectedly at age 53 on Christmas Day, began collecting hits on Billboard's Dance Club Songs chart more than 33...
  
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• Deadmau5 Returns to Hot Dance/Electronic Songs Chart

  29-12-2016 17:29
  
  Deadmau5 is back on Billboard's Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart (dated Jan. 7, 2017) after a one-week hiatus, re-entering at No. 11 with "...
  
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• Lil B Designs A Very Based Dollhouse On The First Track From Black Ken

  29-12-2016 17:28
  
  With some help from Metro Boomin, Lil B gets his very own based Dreamhouse.
  
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• Nick Cannon Leaves Hospital After Spending Christmas Receiving Blood Transfusions

  29-12-2016 17:26
  
  Nick Cannon has been public about his ongoing battle with lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease, as he has shared a handful of photos and videos...
  
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• Selena Gomez’s Next Song Will Show Up On A Latin Pop Star’s Album

  29-12-2016 17:12
  
  Paulina Rubio has revealed that Selena Gomez and DJ Snake will feature on her 'danceable' new album, which is due in 2017.
  
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• Big Sean Reveals Inspiration Behind New Album 'I Decided'

  29-12-2016 17:06
  
  Earlier this month, Big Sean proved that he was ready to "Bounce Back" with his new video. For his fourth album titled I Decided,...
  
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• Convalescing With The Twilight Zone

  29-12-2016 17:02
  
  Goodbye, 2016, and go to hell, and may we all wake up in 2017 just a little less broken, just enough to keep going
  
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• Ricky Martin Drops English Version of 'Vente Pa'Ca' Feat. Delta Goodrem: Listen

  29-12-2016 16:54
  
  Ricky Martin teamed up with Australian singer Delta Goodrem for an all-new English version of "Vente Pa'Ca," his recent smash reggaetón...
  
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• Maluma Scores Fifth Top 10 On Latin Airplay Chart

  29-12-2016 16:51
  
  Colombian singer Maluma earns his fifth top 10 on the Latin Airplay chart (dated Jan. 7), with his latest single “Sin Contrato.” The...
  
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• Halloweentown’s Cromwell Women Remember Debbie Reynolds’s Legacy

  29-12-2016 16:48
  
  'Halloweentown' stars Kimberly J. Brown and Judith Hoag remember working with Debbie Reynolds.
  
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• Debbie Reynolds' 10 Most Memorable Music Moments, From 'Singin' in the Rain' to 'Charlotte's Web'

  29-12-2016 16:35
  
  Never mind that Debbie Reynolds’ run of actual Billboard hits in the late ‘50s was a short one. Even without making many records outside...
  
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