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• Noel Gallagher: 'Oasis' Don't Look Back in Anger is more important than ever'

  26-05-2017 23:45 via music-news.com
  
  The former Oasis star is humbled by fans' connection to his anthem.
  
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• Brad Pitt, Lars Ulrich and Pharrell Williams among mourners at Chris Cornell's memorial

  26-05-2017 23:45 via music-news.com
  
  Eulogies were delivered by the likes of Josh Brolin, Tom Morello, and Jeff Ament.
  
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• Chris Cornell's Funeral Includes Chester Bennington Singing 'Hallelujah,' Tom Morello & Josh Brolin Eulogies

  26-05-2017 23:33
  
  Chris Cornell's memorial service has ended and mourners are headed to the rocker's burial site as Temple of the Dog's "All Night...
  
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• Harry Anger, Veteran Record Executive & Artist Developer, Dies at 84

  26-05-2017 23:19
  
  Retired music executive Harry Anger died at age 84 on Saturday at his home in Las Vegas, after a 20-year-plus battle with leukemia.
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• Watch BTS Reflect on Billboard Music Awards Win, Break Down Their Dance Moves & More

  26-05-2017 23:13
  
  K-pop sensations BTS made a huge impression on America this past weekend when they attended the Billboard Music Awards and won the award for top...
  
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• Executive Turntable: New Hires at iHeartMedia, RCA Records, Spotify & More

  26-05-2017 23:11
  
  -- Seasoned music veteran Joe Daddio rises to vp of pop promotion at RCA Records. Formally, Daddio served as senior director of the record...
  
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• Mark Zuckerberg Seems to Think Beyoncé's Best Song Is 'Halo'

  26-05-2017 22:40
  
  Mark Zuckerberg has yet to fully acknowledge Facebook’s role in bringing Donald Trump and his merry band of sycophants and...
  
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• Aminé & Kehlani Connect for 'Heebiejeebies'

  26-05-2017 22:28
  
  SweetSexySavage songstress Kehlani and “REDMERCEDES” rapper Aminé have come together to create “...
  
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• Rihanna's Fenty x Puma Jelly Slides Are the Perfect Addition to Your Summer Wardrobe

  26-05-2017 22:26
  
  Rihanna swapped out her coveted fur and bow slides for a new plastic jelly style, and everyone’s obsessed.
  The artist revealed her new jelly...
  
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• Review: Lil Yachty's 'Teenage Emotions' Might Change the Way People Rap

  26-05-2017 22:22 via rollingstone.com
  
  Nineteen-year-old "bubblegum trap" sensation Lil Yachty is rap's most polarizing figure. He joyfully hopscotches past hip-hop tradition in a way that's not only antagonizing to old heads (he famously told Billboard that he "honestly couldn't name five songs" by Biggie and Tupac), but actively unmoors rap from familiar ideas of rhythm and melody. On his debut album, Teenage Emotions, he brags that he has "never took a sip of beer" but has an intoxicated flow, crooning notes he can't hit and enthu
  
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• 7 Caribbean Music Festivals That Get It Right

  26-05-2017 21:58
  
  Music festivals in the Caribbean are as varied as the islands that host them. From the Love City Country Music Festival presented on St. John (U.S....
  
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• Happy Birthday, Lauryn Hill! 9 Songs That Sample L Boogie

  26-05-2017 21:51
  
  Lauryn Hill is to hip-hop as a gardener is to soil. The rapper/singer planted classic gems in her catalog -- especially her pristine 1998...
  
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• Spotify Settles Class Action Lawsuits Filed By David Lowery and Melissa Ferrick With $43.4 Million Fund

  26-05-2017 21:48
  
  Spotify has reached a settlement with a group of songwriters who had sued for copyright infringement, eliminating an potential complication to the...
  
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• Solange axes Boston Calling set due to 'production drama'

  26-05-2017 21:45 via music-news.com
  
  The singer is planning to play a one-off gig in Boston to appease disappointed fans.
  
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• Noah Cyrus slept through sister Miley's TV duet plans

  26-05-2017 21:45 via music-news.com
  
  Billy Ray Cyrus is in trouble with his wife for missing his daughter's breakfast concert.
  
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• Hot 100 Chart Moves: Katy Perry's 'Bon Appetit' Re-Enters, But Single Switches to 'Swish Swish'

  26-05-2017 21:45
  
  As previously reported, Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee's "Despacito," featuring Justin Bieber, tops the Billboard Hot 100 chart (dated...
  
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• Ariana Grande promises to return to Manchester in passionate letter to fans

  26-05-2017 21:45 via music-news.com
  
  Take That are planning a stadium show in the city to honour the victims of Monday night's bombing after scrapping a three-night run at the Manchester Arena.
  
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• Chris Cornell's L.A. Funeral Attended by Pharrell, Dave Grohl, Brad Pitt, Soundgarden Bandmates & More

  26-05-2017 21:32
  
  Pharrell, Brad Pitt and numerous rockers, including Metallica's
  James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich and Dave Navarro are attending a private memorial...
  
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• Ariana Grande's Boyfriend Mac Miller Cancels Weekend Concerts Following Manchester Attack

  26-05-2017 21:29
  Ariana Grande's boyfriend, Mac Miller , is also taking some time away from the stage following the bombing in Manchester. On Friday, the rapper tweeted that he would not be performing over Memorial Day weekend, despite being booked at the Sasquatch Festival in Quincy, Washington, and Soundset in St. Paul, Minnesota.
  
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• Ariana Grande Vows To Return To ‘Brave’ Manchester For Benefit Concert In Heartbreaking Letter

  26-05-2017 21:25
  
  Ariana Grande opens up about the devastation and pain she has been feeling for Manchester victims, their families, as well as all of her fans. The singer vowed to return to the city for a charity show.
  
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• 'White Iverson' Rapper Post Malone (Finally) Meets Allen Iverson, Says 'I'm Still Tripping'

  26-05-2017 21:20
  
  Dreams do come true. The timeless adage now applies to Post Malone after he met his hero, NBA legend Allen Iverson. 
  A year after the famed...
  
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• Mac Miller Cancels Weekend Festival Performances After Manchester Attack

  26-05-2017 21:14
  
  Mac Miller announced he's canceling his weekend gigs several days after the Manchester terror attack that took place at his girlfriend Ariana...
  
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• Ariana Grande Pens Letter to Fans: 'I Am Sorry For the Pain and the Fear'

  26-05-2017 20:52 via rollingstone.com
  
  Ariana Grande expressed deep grief in a typed-out statement that she posted via Twitter on Friday afternoon. This is the pop singer's first public address since she tweeted on Monday night after a suicide bomber detonated a bomb outside of her Manchester Arena concert. The explosion killed 22 people and injured 59 others."I have been thinking of my fans and of you all non stop over the past week. The way you have handled all of this has been more inspiring and made me more proud than
  
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• Huka Begins Layoffs as Pemberton Festival Crisis Continues to Unfold

  26-05-2017 20:38
  
  Huka Entertainment has begun laying off staff as the Pemberton Festival crisis enters its second week, company officials have confirmed to...
  
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• Details of Chris Cornell's Final Phone Call With Wife Emerge, Former Bands Pay Tribute With Facebook Blackout

  26-05-2017 20:19
  
  More details have emerged about the final, troubling phone call Chris Cornell's wife had with the late Soundgarden singer less than a half hour...
  
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• Ariana Grande Vows to Return to Manchester After Bombing for Benefit Concert: 'We Won't Let Hate Win'

  26-05-2017 20:19
  
  Just four days after a deadly bombing following her concert in Manchester, England, Ariana Grande took to Twitter to share a lengthy letter,...
  
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• Miley Cyrus Talks Manchester Arena Bombing, Sings 'Malibu' on 'Today'

  26-05-2017 20:02
  
  It was an eventful morning for Miley Cyrus, who took over the Today show plaza for a Citi Concert Series performance Friday (May 26)....
  
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• Ed Sheeran Back At U.K. Album Summit, More Singles Glory For Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee

  26-05-2017 19:52
  
  Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee's “Despacito” (Interscope/Universal), featuring Justin Bieber, holds off the challenge of former One...
  
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• KC and the Sunshine Band Bring Back Disco Gold With 'Movin' Your Body': Premiere

  26-05-2017 19:37
  
  KC and the Sunshine Band are bonafide legends. Who doesn't love “That's The Way I Like It,” and honestly, “Get Down Tonight...
  
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• Jacob Forever Talks 'Quiereme' Music Video With Farruko: 'We Wanted A Universal Theme For the Video'

  26-05-2017 19:33
  
  After partnering with superstar Farruko for a new version of "Quiéreme," Jacob Forever dropped an all new music video for the reggaetón...
  
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• Early-2000s NYC Rock History 'Meet Me in the Bathroom': 10 Things We Learned

  26-05-2017 19:24 via rollingstone.com
  
  Seizing a cultural moment is equal parts hard work, dumb luck and a whole lot of partying – at least, that's what Meet Me in the Bathroom, Lizzy Goodman's new oral history of New York City's early-2000s musical rebirth, suggests. The whopping, near 600-page account documents the unlikely takeover of bands like the Strokes and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs at a time when rap-rock and post-grunge were at their peak. While the book features dozens of artists telling their stories, from Jonath
  
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• Valentino Khan Is Back in the House With 'Pump': Premiere

  26-05-2017 19:19
  
  Remember when Valentino Khan released “Deep Down Low” and your rump couldn't stop shaking for, like, a solid two months? Hope you...
  
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• PUMA x Coogi Team Up For Limited Edition Biggie-Inspired Sneaker

  26-05-2017 19:19
  
  PUMA and Coogi are back at it again, this time releasing two limited edition versions of the sneaker brand's classic Clyde sneaker in honor...
  
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• Billboard's 53 International Power Players Revealed: XL's Richard Russell, the Man Who Signed Adele, Takes the Top Spot

  26-05-2017 19:17
  
  As the $16 billion global music business sees its greatest growth in decades, these 53 executives are driving industry success outside the United...
  
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• Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee & Justin Bieber’s Despacito wins a third week at #1

  26-05-2017 19:00 via music-news.com
  
  Despite some strong competition from Liam Payne, Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee’s Despacito remix ft. Justin Bieber has held on to claim a third week at Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart.
  
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• Ed Sheeran’s ÷ is back at the top spot

  26-05-2017 19:00 via music-news.com
  
  Ed Sheeran has done it again -his record-breaking album ÷ has returned to Number 1 on this week’s Official Albums Chart.
  
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• 5 Ways Monterey Pop Fest Changed the World

  26-05-2017 19:00
  
  This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Monterey Pop Festival (June 16-18, 1967). That culture-changing weekend of music in central...
  
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• Martin Garrix and Troye Sivan Are 'There For You' With Feel Good Future Bass: Watch Video

  26-05-2017 18:55
  
  Thursday, Martin Garrix teased a collaboration with Australian singer-songwriter Troye Sivan, and today, the official video for “There For You...
  
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• Legendary Producer Garth Fundis Talks Tribute Album 'Gentle Giants: The Songs of Don Williams'

  26-05-2017 18:55
  
  Calling Gentle Giants: The Songs of Don Williams a labor of love for legendary producer Garth Fundis might be something of an understatement....
  
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• Big Star Ready Greatest Hits Comp With Rare Single Edits

  26-05-2017 18:53 via rollingstone.com
  
  Beloved power pop group Big Star will release a new greatest hits collection featuring rare single versions of six of the band's tracks.The Best of Big Star culls its 16 songs from the late Alex Chilton and company's three studio LPs – 1972's #1 Record, 1973's Radio City and 1978's Third/Sister Lovers – along with the single versions of tracks like "In the Street," "September Gurls" and "O My Soul."The compilation includes liner notes penned by Robert Gorden, who previously won a Gra
  
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• The Stark Family Can’t Agree On How Their Game Of Thrones Reunion Would Go Down

  26-05-2017 18:45
  
  'Game of Thrones' stars Sophie Turner, Kit Harington, and Isaac Hempstead Wright share what a Stark family reunion would look like.
  
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• Mary J. Blige Recruits A$AP Rocky for 'Love Yourself' Video

  26-05-2017 18:45
  
  Previously featuring Kanye West, Mary J. Blige recruits a different rap star for her "Love Yourself" video. The newly...
  
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• Fans to the Front: How Ariana Grande's Online Family Is Coping After Manchester

  26-05-2017 18:35 via rollingstone.com
  
  In her Fans to the Front column, Brittany Spanos dives into what's happening in fan culture on the Internet.
  Tragedy often has a bittersweet way of connecting communities who are bound by the shared experience, but members of one of the groups impacted by this week's Manchester bombing already saw each other as a family, spread far and wide across the world. "We were devastated," 17-year-old Ariana Grande fan Ryan Dizon tells Rolling Stone. The Toronto teen runs a well-followed fan account calle
  
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• Chris Cornell Sales & Streams Up 552 Percent Following His Death

  26-05-2017 18:32
  
  Following his May 17 death, Chris Cornell's catalog of albums and songs, both solo and with his various bands, surged by 552 percent, to 32.7...
  
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• Hear Nick Jonas' House-Inflected Breakup Song, 'Remember I Told You'

  26-05-2017 18:17 via rollingstone.com
  
  Nick Jonas has returned with a new house-inflected, guest-filled single, "Remember I Told You." The song is about Jonas rekindling an old romance by telling his former lover how much he needs her. "All of the words that I'm saying/ Are just a fancy way of saying 'I care,'" he croons on the chorus. 
  Pop newcomer Anne-Marie sings the second verse, trying to be cool about the man she loves having (possibly) moved on. Mike Posner raps on the bridge, showing a bit more anger about the situa
  
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• Riz La Vie Shines on 'Keep.' EP: Premiere

  26-05-2017 18:15
  
  New York City-based artist Riz La Vie released his EP Keep. today and it's a passionate, raw look into the artist's soul.
  From...
  
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• 'Sgt. Pepper' Reissue, Lil Yachty and 18 More Albums to Hear Now

  26-05-2017 18:08 via rollingstone.com
  
  Rolling Stone Recommends:
  The Beatles, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Anniversary Edition)
  The rock legends' milestone album gets a splashy 50th anniversary reissue and a mix closer to the mono sound it was originally intended to have. "The mono version of the title track jolted full-force, particularly in the collusion of Paul McCartney's bass and Ringo Starr's storming drums," writes Mikal Gilmore. "Martin has said that in attending to the new album's mix he was aiming for a '3-D mono'
  
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• Camden Rocks Festival reveal full line-up details

  26-05-2017 18:07 via music-news.com
  
  Camden Rocks Festival have revealed full line-up details for the June 3rd all-day event, and announced a special Kraken Sounds Stage
  
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• Watch Martin Garrix, Troye Sivan's Vulnerable New 'There For You' Video

  26-05-2017 17:54 via rollingstone.com
  
  Australian singer/YouTube sensation Troye Sivan and Dutch DJ-producer Martin Garrix unite on the atmospheric new single, "There For You." Over Garrix's lush production, built on manipulated vocal samples and glitchy electronics, Sivan reflects back on a rough 2016: "Somewhere I lost a piece of me, smoking cigarettes on balconies … Last year took a toll on me/ But I made with you next to me."The EDM duo hyped the collaboration with a cinematic video, which highlights both the loneline
  
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• Shakira Celebrates El Dorado's Release With a Big Fiesta in Miami

  26-05-2017 17:44
  
  Shakira fans have a reason to celebrate! The Colombian superstar's new album, El Dorado, has arrived, dropping Friday (May 26).
  Shak...
  
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