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• Kendrick Lamar Gets Fired Up On This Unreleased Version Of ‘DNA’

  15-06-2017 23:50
  
  An unreleased version of Kendrick Lamar's "DNA" popped up during the NBA Finals.
  
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• Ansel Elgort Is on the Cusp of Becoming Fashion's 'Next Big Thing' & His Billboard Cover Shoot Proves It

  15-06-2017 23:49
  
  Ansel Elgort has come a long way since the premiere of his blockbuster hit film The Fault in Our Stars back in 2012. Since then, the multi-...
  
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• Karrueche Tran wins five-year restraining order against ex Chris Brown

  15-06-2017 23:45 via music-news.com
  
  The actress revealed she had been beaten by the singer when she took the witness stand on Thursday (15Jun17)
  
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• #AlternativeFacts Podcast: All Time Low Doesn't Care If You Think They Sold Out

  15-06-2017 23:39
  
  “I think we sold out a really long time ago,” All Time Low guitarist Jack Barakat admits. 
  He’s able to joke about it because...
  
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• Dr. Dre Commits $10 Million to Build Compton Performing Arts Center

  15-06-2017 23:29
  
  Dr. Dre is signing on to help build a performing arts center for the new Compton High School in his hometown.
  The rapper and producer is...
  
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• Kyle Has ‘Nothing 2 Lose’ On His Triumphant New Track

  15-06-2017 23:20
  
  Kyle follows up "iSpy" with the upbeat new song "Nothing 2 Lose."
  
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• On Shania Twain's 'Life's About to Get Good,' We Have No Choice But to Take Her Word for It

  15-06-2017 23:19
  
  There's something just so inherently delightful about the prospect of a brand-new Shania Twain single, from an upcoming brand-new Shania Twain...
  
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• Dr. Dre Donates $10 Million for Compton High School Arts Center

  15-06-2017 23:13 via rollingstone.com
  
  Dr. Dre gave $10 million to help build a performing arts center at the new Compton High School in his hometown neighborhood of Compton, Los Angeles. Compton High School students and members of the community will have access to the performing arts center. It will feature state-of-the-art equipment and facilities for digital media production, as well as a 1,200-seat theater."My goal is to provide kids with the kind of tools and learning they deserve," Dr. Dre said in a statement. "The perform
  
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• Podcast Host Taxstone Pleads Guilty to Federal Weapons Charges in Fatal Irving Plaza Shooting: Report

  15-06-2017 23:07
  
  Hip-hop podcaster Taxstone, real name Daryl Campbell, has reportedly pleaded guilty Thursday (June 15) to two federal weapons counts from...
  
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• Wardrobe Complication: A My Super Sweet 16 Dress Is Missing In Action

  15-06-2017 22:55
  
  In this week's 'My Super Sweet 16,' Priscila's 'surprise' dress is missing.
  
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• Zendaya Spills Secrets On How Her Disney Channel Show Really Went Down

  15-06-2017 22:30
  
  'K.C. Undercover' star Zendaya opens up about going head-to-head with Disney Channel executives.
  
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• EDC Stage Designer on Fest's Explosive Growth: 'What We Spent Producing 10 Stages, We Spend on One Now'

  15-06-2017 22:30
  
  When you're standing with arms locked between friends, mouth agape, wide eyes reflecting neon bursts in the night sky, entranced by the...
  
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• Katy Perry Brought In A Crazy Amount Of Viewers For Her Witness Live Stream

  15-06-2017 22:29
  
  Katy Perry's 'Witness' live stream brought in a ton of viewers — almost as many as one of her biggest music videos.
  
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• Graphic Trailer for Selena Quintanilla-Inspired Miniseries Leaks: Family & Fans React

  15-06-2017 22:19
  
  A graphic two-minute trailer for the unauthorized Selena Quintanilla-inspired Telemundo miniseries El Secreto de Selena is adding fuel to the...
  
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• Katy Perry: 'All the Awards That I've Won Are Fake'

  15-06-2017 22:12 via rollingstone.com
  
  Katy Perry is embracing her rebirth into the celebrity realm with faith and fervor.In a new feature with The New York Times, published Wednesday, the outspoken pop star denounced the ways in which validation so often drives the entertainment industry."All the awards shows are fake, and all the awards that I've won are fake," she said. "They're constructs."Over the years, Perry has amassed an impressive number of awards, including five American Music Awards, five Billboard Music Awards, five MTV
  
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• Fans Think Taylor Swift Is Hiding in Selena Gomez's 'Bad Liar' Video

  15-06-2017 22:11
  
  Fans think they spot a secret Taylor Swift cameo in Selena Gomez's buzzy new video for "Bad Liar," released Wednesday, and they might...
  
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• Everybody on the Floor: What's With All the Alt-Rock Bands Going Disco?

  15-06-2017 22:08
  
  There might not be a more logical career choice for a band like The Killers to make in the year 2017 than to go disco.
  When new single "The Man...
  
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• Bono Celebrates 'Archangel of Hip' Jay Z in Songwriters Hall of Fame Nod

  15-06-2017 22:07 via rollingstone.com
  
  Bono, Quincy Jones, Andre 3000, Chance the Rapper and more honored Jay Z's legacy of music and lyrics after he became the first rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The honorary remarks were collected on the Jay Z-helmed streaming service, Tidal. Bono referred to Jay Z as the "archangel of hip" and praised the rapper's vivid lyrical style. "He reported what he saw and what he felt and he took us with him. Most of us first heard him when we heard 'Hard Knock Life (Gh
  
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• Dougie F. Recruits Kyle for 'Homegirl': Listen

  15-06-2017 21:53
  
  Dougie F recruits happy-go-lucky MC Kyle for "Homegirl." The Rami Beatz-produced number finds the New Jersey rapper trying...
  
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• Macklemore Shares 'Glorious' From His Upcoming Solo Album: Listen

  15-06-2017 21:51
  
  Macklemore is back, like he never left, as he’ll tell you in the first line of his new gospel-flavored positivity anthem “Glorious,...
  
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• Katy Perry's Witness World Wide online experiment a huge hit

  15-06-2017 21:45 via music-news.com
  
  The fun weekend streaming event generated more than 49 million views on YouTube.
  
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• Queens of the Stone Age Premiere 'The Way You Used to Do' From 'Villains' Album: Listen

  15-06-2017 21:41
  
  Queens of the Stone Age will release a new album called Villains August 25 on Matador.
  In a release, Josh Homme writes that the name of the...
  
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• Listen to an Unreleased Version of Kendrick Lamar's 'DNA.' From the NBA Finals

  15-06-2017 21:19
  
  The NBA Finals don’t have a recurring “One Shining Moment” montage, but this year’s series did have an unreleased version of...
  
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• Future Lifts 'Mask Off' to No. 1 on Rhythmic Songs Chart

  15-06-2017 21:18
  
  Future’s viral hit-turned-radio smash “Mask Off” jumps 3-1 to top the Rhythmic Songs chart (dated June 24), giving the Atlanta...
  
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• DJ Khaled's 'Wild Thoughts' Collaboration With Rihanna and Bryson Tiller Will Drop Tomorrow

  15-06-2017 20:53
  
  DJ Khaled finally secured the bag when he landed a Rihanna feature for his tenth studio effort Grateful. The Bad Gal collaboration, which...
  
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• Excision's Inaugural Lost Lands Festival Lineup Includes Zeds Dead, 12th Planet, 400K Watts of Bass and More

  15-06-2017 20:51
  
  You ever been at a music festival and thought, “there ain't enough bass in this place”? Excision must have, because he's about to...
  
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• Spotify's Losses More Than Double To $581M, Revenues Rise to $3B

  15-06-2017 20:47
  
  Spotify losses more than doubled in 2016 to 556.7 million euros ($581.4 million) on revenues of 2.933 euros ($3.064 billion) from the 230.9 million...
  
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• Macklemore Returns With A ‘Glorious’ Motivational Anthem

  15-06-2017 20:43
  
  Macklemore returns with the inspiring new song "Glorious," featuring Skylar Grey.
  
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• Drew Ryn of 'X Factor' Comes Full Circle With 'What A Feeling' Cover: Premiere

  15-06-2017 19:57
  
  The last time Drew Ryniewicz covered the Flashdance hit "Flashdance... What A Feeling," she was just 14, performing to the judges...
  
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• Hear Macklemore's Inspiring New Song With Skylar Grey, 'Glorious'

  15-06-2017 19:52 via rollingstone.com
  
  Macklemore unveiled a celebratory new song, "Glorious," that is set to appear on his forthcoming solo album. The track features guest vocals from Skylar Grey and production from longtime collaborator Josh "Budo" Karp with help from Tyler Dopps."Glorious" has rapid percussion and an energizing piano loop. Macklemore unravels a torrent of lyrics that complement Grey's gospel-tinged hook. "Glorious" is an ode to fresh starts and embracing life. Throughout the song, Macklemore mixes endless pos
  
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• Kodak Black's 'Tunnel Vision' & 'No Flockin' Singles Go Platinum

  15-06-2017 19:50
  
  Kodak Black's return from jail has been a triumphant one so far. Earlier this month, the 19-year-old star was even awarded two platinum plaques,...
  
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• Selena Gomez's 'Bad Liar' Is Her Most Acclaimed Single Ever: Will It Become a Hit?

  15-06-2017 19:49
  
  Kudos to anyone who predicted that, in the year 2017, music critics of all backgrounds would unite behind the common cause of a Selena Gomez single...
  
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• DJ Khaled's 'Grateful 3' Air Jordan Collaboration is (Almost) Here

  15-06-2017 19:47
  
  Billboard cover star DJ Khaled announced his collaboration with the hype beast brand Dynasty, an Air Jordan imprint, on Tuesday (June 13). The...
  
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• Tomorrowland 2017 Builds on Amicorum Spectaculum Theme With Cinematic Trailer: Watch

  15-06-2017 19:43
  
  In January, Tomorrowland teased fans with its Amricorum Spectuclum circus theme. Today, it builds that upon the big-top characterization with a...
  
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• The 10 Best Music Moments In Famous Car Chase Scenes

  15-06-2017 19:40
  
  With the music-savvy heist film Baby Driver starring Ansel Elgort (our new cover story) out June 28, check out 10 essential music...
  
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• Is Taylor Swift Hiding In Selena Gomez’s ‘Bad Liar’ Video?

  15-06-2017 19:23
  
  Fans are speculating about Taylor Swift posters in Selena Gomez's 'Bad Liar' music video.
  
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• Katy Perry's Witness World Wide Generated Over 49 Million Views

  15-06-2017 19:18
  
  Last Thursday (June 8) Katy Perry kicked off the weekend of her Witness album release with a 96-hour livestream, entitled Witness World Wide, in...
  
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• Steve Aoki Recruits Migos & Lil Yachty for 'Night Call'

  15-06-2017 19:17
  
  Steve Aoki has linked up with Migos and Lil ​Yachty to drop the star-studded "Night Call". He debuted the hip-hop record back in...
  
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• How Amazon's Echo Is Making Major Labels Rethink Their Tunes

  15-06-2017 19:16
  
  Recently, Sony Music Entertainment assembled a six-person squad to crack what is shaping up to be one of the biggest ­challenges and ­...
  
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• 3 Outfits That Prove Selena Gomez & The Weeknd Are Music's Most Fashionable Couple

  15-06-2017 19:03
  
  Selena Gomez and The Weeknd's style moments as a couple seem to only get better as their relationship progresses. The two stars have really...
  
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• From Nicki Minaj to Noah Cyrus, These Celebs Prove Pink Pumps Are This Season's 'It' Shoe

  15-06-2017 19:01
  
  Whether it's Zara Larsson’s pink velvet platforms or Rita Ora’s fuchsia Dior pumps, stars can't stop wearing this...
  
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• 'Glee' Music Supervisor PJ Bloom Joins Warner Bros. Records as SVP of Film & TV

  15-06-2017 18:49
  
  Music supervisor PJ Bloom, whose credits include the entire Glee series and over 50 films, has joined Warner Bros. Records as senior vice president...
  
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• Lucian Grainge Pens Tribute to Late Brother Nigel: Exclusive

  15-06-2017 18:38
  
  Esteemed A&R executive Nigel Grainge died June 11 at age 70 after a storied career, during which he developed stars such as Sinéad O’Connor...
  
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• Housefires Arrives in Top 10 of Top Christian Albums, Hillsong Worship Reigns on Hot Christian Songs

  15-06-2017 18:37
  
  As MercyMe leads Top Christian Albums for a seventh week with its latest LP, Lifer (4,000 equivalent album units earned in the week ending June 8,...
  
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• Jury on Bill Cosby Trial Still Deadlocked; Judge Says to Continue Deliberating

  15-06-2017 18:27
  
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