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• 20 Lessons in Love & Life as Told by Janet Jackson's Biggest Hits

  16-05-2017 23:59
  
  Today is not only Tuesday, May 16, but the day music and pop culture icon Janet Jackson was born. Over her lengthy career, the entertainer has...
  
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• Donald Trump’s Incompetence Is His Best Defense Yet

  16-05-2017 23:56
  
  Unfortunately, incompetence is more difficult to stop than malice
  
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• Zac Brown Band Play 'Welcome Home' Tracks, Talk Album Process at iHeartRadio Release Party

  16-05-2017 23:55
  
  If you've listened to Zac Brown Band's latest LP Welcome Home and feel as though it's the most back-to-their-roots album since...
  
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• Ticket Seller Sues Fyre Festival, Claims Consumers Haven't Gotten 'A Penny' Back

  16-05-2017 23:53
  
  As lawsuits mount against last month's ill-fated Fyre Festival in Bahamas (six at last count), news of yet another  has surfaced, this time...
  
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• Singer Mary Lambert attempted suicide as a teenager

  16-05-2017 23:45 via music-news.com
  
  The singer found solace in music.
  
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• Robin Thicke goes to war with stepmother over late father's trust

  16-05-2017 23:45 via music-news.com
  
  The singer and his brother have filed legal papers to honour their dad''s last wishes.
  
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• Katy Perry confirmed for American Idol

  16-05-2017 23:45 via music-news.com
  
  The pop star is "honoured" to be judging the iconic TV singing competition.
  
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• Suite Life’s Mr. Moseby Reunited With His Jessie Family

  16-05-2017 23:41
  
  'The Suite Life of Zack and Cody' star Phill Lewis reunited with the men from 'Jessie.'
  
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• East Meets West in VIXX's New Song 'Shangri-La': Watch the Video

  16-05-2017 23:37
  
  Since its early days, K-pop has blended western pop with Korean sensibilities, and VIXX delved into this duality in their latest song, “Shangri...
  
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• Watch Bon Jovi Surprise New Jersey Graduates With Commencement Show

  16-05-2017 23:31
  
  Bon Jovi surprised graduates and guests at Fairleigh Dickinson University's commencement exercises Tuesday (May 16) by putting on an impromptu...
  
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• Niall Horan Talks Debut Solo Album, Reveals Release Timeline: 'It's Just Completely Me'

  16-05-2017 23:27
  
  One Direction fans just received the gift that is Harry Styles' solo album, but they can already get excited for another 1D member's solo...
  
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• Demi Lovato Is A Cosmic Rebel In Cheat Codes’ ‘No Promises’ Video

  16-05-2017 23:27
  
  Cheat Codes and Demi Lovato roam a post-apocalyptic world in the video for "No Promises."
  
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• Watch Ellen Totally Forget Katy Perry Was Married to Russell Brand

  16-05-2017 23:06
  
  When Katy Perry appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Tuesday (May 16), Ellen renamed her “Who Would You Rather?” to “Will You...
  
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• Katy Perry Officially Joins 'American Idol' Reboot

  16-05-2017 22:46
  
  Katy Perry will indeed be lending her musical criticism to ABC's American Idol.
  ABC, which had hoped to lock up at least some Idol talent for its...
  
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• Snoop Dogg Unveils 'Neva Left' Track List

  16-05-2017 22:19
  
  With his 15th studio album arriving on Friday, Snoop Dogg is here to let the world know that he Neva Left.
  The upcoming album “highlights the...
  
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• Watch Cheat Codes & Demi Lovato's Vivid New Video for 'No Promises'

  16-05-2017 22:14
  
  Cheat Codes' catchy new single “No Promises” -- featuring Demi Lovato, who co-wrote the song with the electric dance group -- now has...
  
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• Justin Bieber Just Made History With His Back-To-Back No. 1 Songs

  16-05-2017 22:08
  
  Justin Bieber has made Billboard Hot 100 history by becoming the only artist to replace himself at No. 1 with two different songs.
  
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• Everything We Know About Katy Perry's 'Witness' Album (So Far)

  16-05-2017 21:59
  
  We're all playing Witness to Katy Perry's purposeful pop era, as she's turned her followers into detectives for her upcoming release.
  On...
  
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• Watch Royal Blood's Furious New 'Hook, Line and Sinker' Video

  16-05-2017 21:57 via rollingstone.com
  
  British hard rock duo Royal Blood bash out their bruising new track, "Hook, Line and Sinker," in the video for the latest offering off their upcoming LP, How Did we Get So Dark?Ben Lowe directed the frenetic clip, which captures Royal Blood's riveting live show as it jumps between shots of the band raging onstage to their rapturous, head-banging audience. "Hook, Line and Sinker" finds bassist/singer Mike Kerr matching his vocal melodies to an array of maddening, blues-tinged riffs while drummer
  
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• Miley Cyrus: 'I'm never going to live down Wrecking Ball video'

  16-05-2017 21:45 via music-news.com
  
  The promo didn't reflect the emotional context of the song's lyrics.
  
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• 5 of Janet Jackson's Best Music Video Looks

  16-05-2017 21:36
  
  On Tuesday (May 16), Janet Jackson celebrates her birthday. At 51, she's a first-time mom, gearing up for her return to the concert stage this...
  
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• How Logic's Digital Pop-Up Store Helped Set a Universal Music Group Sales Record

  16-05-2017 21:33
  
  It's no surprise that Def Jam rapper Logic caters directly to his fans. In the two weeks leading up to his second studio album The Incredible...
  
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• Watch Miley Cyrus Perform Acoustic Version of 'Malibu,' Talk Cyrus Family 'Carpool Karaoke' & More

  16-05-2017 21:30
  
  On the road promoting the release of “Malibu,” Miley Cyrus stopped by Elvis Duran and the Morning Show to perform a stripped-down version...
  
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• Tom Morello, Thurston Moore Contribute to Chelsea Manning Benefit Compilation

  16-05-2017 21:29 via rollingstone.com
  
  Tom Morello, Thurston Moore, Graham Nash, Against Me! and more contributed songs to a new benefit compilation, Hugs for Chelsea, celebrating Chelsea Manning's release from prison. Manning's friend and activist Evan Greer organized the compilation, with proceeds going directly to Manning to help her cover basic living expenses as she returns to the free world Wednesday after seven years of incarceration.
  Hugs for Chelsea also includes contributions from Amanda Palmer, Anti-Flag, Downtown Boys, Pr
  
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• Travis Scott Dropped Three New Songs While You Were Sleeping

  16-05-2017 21:14
  
  Travis Scott unexpectedly dropped three new songs on Soundcloud, including the Playboi Carti collaboration, "Green & Purple."
  
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• Lil Yachty Wanted to Show 'All These Different Aspects of Teenage Life' on 'Teenage Emotions' Album Cover

  16-05-2017 21:13
  
  When Lil Yachty unveiled the artwork for his debut studio offering Teenage Emotions (out May 26), it elicited criticism and praise...
  
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• Jimmy Kimmel to Return as Oscars Host

  16-05-2017 21:04
  
  Despite his jokes that he'll never get asked back, Jimmy Kimmel is set to host the Oscars once more. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and...
  
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• Robin Thicke & His Brother Claim Alan Thicke's Wife Threatened Them With Bad Press to Get More of Estate

  16-05-2017 20:51
  
  America's dearly departed favorite dad Alan Thicke is at the center of what is shaping up to be a dramatic family fight, as his sons are taking...
  
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• Romeo Santos Congratulates Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee for Their No. 1 on the Hot 100

  16-05-2017 20:20
  
  Latin superstar Romeo Santos took to social media to celebrate Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee's "Despacito" hitting No. 1 on the...
  
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• Twitter Co-Founder Biz Stone Returns to Company

  16-05-2017 20:18
  
  Biz Stone is back at Twitter. 
  The entrepreneur, who co-founded Twitter with Jack Dorsey and Evan Williams, is returning to the company to help...
  
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• Desiigner Addresses New York Radio Station Tweet and Future Comparisons on Breakfast Club Interview

  16-05-2017 20:14
  
  For the first time ever, Desiigner stopped by Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club on Monday (May 15) to address a slew of topics from his...
  
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• Miley Cyrus' 'Malibu' Is A Hard-Won & Unexpected Utopia That Departs From California Pop Canon

  16-05-2017 20:00
  
  While New York City is certainly the most storied town in American lore, no state in the union has captured the American imagination like California...
  
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• No War But The Class War: Bougie Breakfast Edition

  16-05-2017 19:58
  
  How many avocados does this millennial need to eliminate from his diet in order to budget for a home? I did the math.
  
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• ASCAP Founder's Award Recipient Diane Warren Reveals Stories Behind Her Biggest Hits

  16-05-2017 19:53
  
  Grammy-winning songwriter Diane Warren is surely the only one who thinks she is not worthy of receiving ASCAP’s Founders Award. Warren will...
  
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• The Walking Dead’s Carl Somehow Completed High School During The Apocalypse

  16-05-2017 19:34
  
  Chandler Riggs from 'The Walking Dead' finished high school and is ready for college.
  
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• Here Are 50 More Bands Playing Westword Music Showcase 2017

  16-05-2017 19:30
  Westword Music Showcase is right around the corner, and the lineup just keeps getting better. Earlier this year, we announced the national acts gracing our main stage Shakey Graves, the Revivalists, Cut Copy, Bob Moses, COIN and A R I Z O N A as well as a handful of the locals who will be playing .
  
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• Watch Miley Cyrus' Stripped-Down 'Malibu' Performance

  16-05-2017 19:27 via rollingstone.com
  
  Miley Cyrus performed a moving acoustic rendition of her new single "Malibu" on Elvis Duran and the Morning Show Tuesday. Cyrus easily flipped the breezy pop-rock track into an unplugged gem featuring the twangy interplay of two acoustic guitars. But Cyrus' vocals remained at the forefront as she delivered the smoky verses and choruses of "Malibu" and paraded about an array of impressive vocal runs. Cyrus also spoke with host Elvis Duran about her new single, noting the song's lovestruck lyrics
  
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• The Weeknd's 'Starboy' With Daft Punk Hits 1 Billion YouTube Views

  16-05-2017 19:27
  
  As The Weeknd takes a mighty victory lap on his Legend of the Fall tour, his collaborative single wih Daft Punk hits a huge milestone. The official...
  
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• Laura Pausini's Top 5 Hot Latin Songs Hits

  16-05-2017 18:58
  
  Happy birthday, Laura Pausini!
  In honor of the Italian singer/songwriter's birthday Tuesday (May 16), Billboard is commemorating the special...
  
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• Laura Pausini's Top 5 Hot Latin Hits

  16-05-2017 18:58
  
  Happy birthday, Laura Pausini!
  In honor of the Italian singer/songwriter's birthday Tuesday (May 16), Billboard is commemorating the special...
  
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• The Entire Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants Casts Reunited To Celebrate Tibby’s New Film

  16-05-2017 18:57
  
  Blake Lively and the cast of 'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants' cast reunited in New York City at the premiere of 'Paint It Black.'
  
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• The Entire Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants Cast Reunited To Celebrate Tibby’s New Film

  16-05-2017 18:57
  
  Blake Lively and the cast of 'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants' cast reunited in New York City at the premiere of 'Paint It Black.'
  
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• Kaskade Stops By Billboard Dance to Talk Spring Fling Tour, Playing a Brooklyn High School: Watch

  16-05-2017 18:57
  
  Not only is the weather beautiful in New York City, today, Kaskade stopped by the Billboard Dance office on his way to his show Tuesday and...
  
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• Hear Rancid Honor Berkeley Activism on Electrifying 'Telegraph Avenue'

  16-05-2017 18:49 via rollingstone.com
  
  Rancid honor the rebellious spirit of their hometown, Berkeley, California, on their new track, "Telegraph Avenue." The song will appear on the punk outfit's upcoming album, Trouble Maker, out June 9th. 
  Like the video for their first Trouble Maker offering, "Ghost of a Chance," Rancid tear through "Telegraph Avenue" in a simple basement setting. Singer/guitarist Tim Armstrong opens the song with recollections of his teenage years hanging out and playing music on the titular street, wh
  
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• Moby Blasts Donald Trump on Twitter: 'Just Resign, Ok?'

  16-05-2017 18:48
  
  Moby, who has never shied from sharing his opinion of President Donald Trump, has taken to Twitter asking him to resign...
  
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• The MP3 is Officially Dead: License Terminated by Developer

  16-05-2017 18:47
  
  MP3s were all the rage even before you got that giant, clunky, gen-1 iPod, but today, MP3s are officially a thing of the past.
  Major developer...
  
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