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• Sampha Wins 2017 Mercury Prize

  14-09-2017 23:54
  
  Sampha won the Hyundai Mercury Prize on Thursday (Sept. 14), honoring the best British album of the year.
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• Niall Horan’s Debut Album Is Coming! See The Close-Up Cover Art

  14-09-2017 23:47
  
  Niall Horan announces his debut album, Flicker, and shares the close-up cover art.
  
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• Fashawn Celebrates Nas' 44th Birthday: 'My Man Graduated to Grand Master Level'

  14-09-2017 23:47
  
  Because of his exemplary lyricism, Nas has etched a lane as one of hip-hop's luminaries. With a fistful of classics under his belt, including his...
  
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• 'This is Us' Star Mandy Moore is Garnier's Newest Ambassador

  14-09-2017 23:46
  
  As though we needed any further proof that the early 2000s are back in full force, allow us to introduce you to the newest ambassador to hair and...
  
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• Love life low almost cost Sam Smith his comeback

  14-09-2017 23:45 via music-news.com
  
  Pal Ed Sheeran's success helped steer the Stay With Me singer back to the studio.
  
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• Lady Gaga hospitalised, pulls out of Rock in Rio

  14-09-2017 23:45 via music-news.com
  
  The pop star recently revealed she is battling Fibromyalgia.
  
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• Jack Antonoff Says He Wants Bleachers Fans To See ‘Every Angle’ Of MTV Unplugged Performance

  14-09-2017 23:40
  
  Jack Antonoff previews his upcoming 'MTV Unplugged' special with Bleachers by going in depth about his love for New Jersey and what it means to play at the Stone Pony.
  
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• SNBRN & Strange Club Serve Up Grade-A Organic Booty House on 'Melrose': Premiere

  14-09-2017 23:36
  
  California girls are all about that organic life. If it ain't quinoa something or farm-to-table, why are you even bringing it around?
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• CAA Signs theCHIVE: Exclusive

  14-09-2017 23:15
  
  CAA has signed humor and meme site theCHIVE. The multi-faceted digital entertainment brand describes itself as "probably the best site in the...
  
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• The Weeknd's 'Die For You' Leads THR's Top TV Songs Chart For August

  14-09-2017 23:11
  
  HBO’s Insecure dominates THR’s Top TV Songs chart, powered by Tunefind and Shazam, for August, as five songs from the show...
  
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• Jessi Zazu, of Nashville indie rock pioneers Those Darlins, dead at 28

  14-09-2017 23:09
  Jessi Zazu, of Nashville indie rock pioneers Those Darlins, dead at 28 The Nashville singer died on Tuesday following an extended battle with cancer. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://usat.ly/2wczexp Jessi Zazu, whose band Those Darlins was at the forefront of the city's indie rock revival a decade ago, died on Tuesday following an extended battle with cancer.
  
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• Sam Smith Nearly Quit While Making New Album: 'I Started to Lose Myself'

  14-09-2017 23:02 via rollingstone.com
  Sam Smith's new single "Too Good At Goodbyes" may have garnered praise from critics upon its release earlier this month, but the singer revealed in a new interview with Attitude magazine that the lead-up to its release was a tough time."There was a period, when making the record, that I was in a really bad place," he told celebrity interviewer Sir Elton John. "I got dumped, which wasn't very nice. Writing music about that kind of thing is normally like therapy for me, but when I got dumped this
  
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• Logic's '1-800-273-8255' Breaks Into Top 10 on Streaming Songs Chart

  14-09-2017 23:01
  
  Logic lands his first top 10 on Billboard's Streaming Songs chart (dated Sept. 23) as a lead artist, as "1-800-273-8255," featuring...
  
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• High Waisted Unveil New Hard-Hitting Singles 'Firebomb' & Free Throw': Premiere

  14-09-2017 22:52
  
  New York rockers High Waisted have two new tracks that pack enough punch for a solo single release this Friday (Sept. 15) via Little Dickman Records...
  
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• Dua Lipa And Gallant Celebrate Amy Winehouse’s Birthday With A Beautiful Cover

  14-09-2017 22:40
  
  Dua Lipa and Gallant cover Amy Winehouse's "Tears Dry On Their Own" on what would have been the late singer's 34th birthday.
  
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• Post Malone Performs Haunting Cover of Nirvana's 'All Apologies'

  14-09-2017 22:35
  
  Post Malone is living his best life. The 22-year-old raper’s debut album, Stoney, shot to No. 6 on the Billboard 200 and spawned multi-...
  
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• Tommy Stinson on Husker Du's Grant Hart: 'He Was a Total Sweetheart'

  14-09-2017 22:30
  
  The Minneapolis music scene was once again in mourning on Thursday (Sept. 14) following news that former Hüsker Dü drummer Grant Hart has died...
  
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• Lady Gaga Cancels 'Rock in Rio' Festival Appearance, Cites 'Severe Pain'

  14-09-2017 22:25 via rollingstone.com
  Lady Gaga canceled her appearance at the Rock in Rio Festival in Brazil after being hospitalized. A note posted on the singer's Twitter said she is "suffering from severe physical pain that has impacted her ability to perform."Gaga followed up that note with the message, "I was taken to the hospital its [sic] not simply hip pain or wear & tear from tour, I'm in severe pain. I'm in good hands w/ the very best doctors." She also addressed fans, writing, "Brazil, I'm devastated that I'm not wel
  
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• Lady Gaga Hospitalized With 'Severe Pain,' Cancels Rock in Rio Performance

  14-09-2017 22:24
  
  Lady Gaga has been hospitalized and forced to pull out of the upcoming Rock in Rio music festival in Brazil, citing "severe physical pain"...
  
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• Jill Scott Joins 2017 Essence Festival Durban Lineup

  14-09-2017 22:15
  
  Jill Scott is set to perform at the 2017 Essence Festival Durban. The magazine returns to South Africa to host its second festival Sept. 26 to Oct. 1...
  
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• Fergie And Josh Duhamel Split After Nearly A Decade Of Marriage

  14-09-2017 22:11
  
  File this under NOOOO: Fergie and Josh Duhamel are separating after eight years of marriage.
  
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• Mood-Based Playlists Grow Classical Music's Revenue, Cache With Young Fans

  14-09-2017 22:01
  
  Diehard Bruce Springsteen fan Brandon Shaw used to rock out to The Boss almost exclusively -- until the 27-year-old started streaming Spotify...
  
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• Chris Rivers Yearns for His 'Old Thing Back' in New Video: Premiere

  14-09-2017 22:00
  
  Big Pun left a lasting influence on hip-hop after his passing in 2010 and his son Chris Rivers is carrying on the family legacy as he embarks...
  
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• Review: Ringo Starr Brings Unfadable Rock & Roll Optimism, Just When We Need It

  14-09-2017 21:51 via rollingstone.com
  Jah bless Richard Starkey, rock'smischievously minimalist id and Eternal-Optimist Emeritus, creative instinctsforever stripping things back to their playfully swinging 4/4 peace'n'love-lovingcore. His umpteenth solo set is a well-timed all-star candygram. Paul McCartneykicks in basslines and Beatles screams on the hilarious war cry "We're on the Road Again," while "King of the Kingdom" is a giddilygenteel reggae invitation to "sing praises for Haile Selassie." Ringocaps it all with re-imagined f
  
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• Troy Gentry honoured by country pals at Nashville memorial

  14-09-2017 21:45 via music-news.com
  
  Keith Urban, Travis Tritt, and Randy Travis were among the mourners at the ceremony.
  
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• Fergie and Josh Duhamel separate

  14-09-2017 21:45 via music-news.com
  
  The pair began dating in 2004.
  
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• Chester Bennington's son shares powerful message for Suicide Prevention Week

  14-09-2017 21:45 via music-news.com
  
  The rocker's widow has also been doing her part to raise awareness about mental health.
  
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• Hear Lorde's 'Homemade Dynamite' Remix With SZA, Khalid, Post Malone

  14-09-2017 21:43 via rollingstone.com
  Lorde tapped SZA, Khalid and Post Malone for a crackling remix of her Melodrama track, "Homemade Dynamite." The three artists contribute fresh verses to the song and lay down vocals alongside Lorde's during the punchy chorus. Over the airy synths of "Homemade Dynamite," Khalid and Post Malone unravel poignant verses while SZA ups them both with a sauntering string of lines about pulling out all the stops to set the mood: "I checked your girl at the door," she sings, "I sent your friend to t
  
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• Charly Black & Luis Fonsi Join Forces on 'Party Animal' Remake: Premiere

  14-09-2017 21:42
  
  Superstar Luis Fonsi and dancehall artist Charly Black have joined forces to present a new rendition of the dancehall-pop anthem “Party...
  
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• Charly Black & Luis Fonsi Join Forces on 'Party Animal' Remake: Exclusive Premiere

  14-09-2017 21:42
  
  Superstar Luis Fonsi and dancehall artist Charly Black have joined forces to present a new rendition of the dancehall-pop anthem “Party...
  
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• Lorde Blows Shit Up On Her ‘Homemade Dynamite’ Remix With Khalid, SZA, Post Malone

  14-09-2017 21:40
  
  Lorde drops her explosive "Homemade Dynamite" remix featuring Khalid, SZA, and Post Malone.
  
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• The Alan Parsons Project Shares 'Sirius' Remix for 35th Anniversary of 'Eye In the Sky'

  14-09-2017 21:30
  
  Alan Parsons has a pretty nimble production hand. Dude did cut his teeth at Abbey Road, after all, working with the Beatles, Pink Floyd and a few...
  
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• Lorde Unleashes SZA, Khalid & Post Malone-Featuring 'Homemade Dynamite' Remix

  14-09-2017 21:29
  
  On Thursday (Sept. 14), Lorde unleashed a star-studded remix of her her Melodrama cut "Homemade Dynamite," tapping the...
  
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• Jennifer Lawrence Thinks mother! Is A Perfect First Date Movie

  14-09-2017 21:19
  
  Is Darren Aronofsky's 'mother!' a good movie to see on a first date? Jennifer Lawrence thinks so.
  
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• Fergie & Josh Duhamel Separate After 8 Years of Marriage

  14-09-2017 21:04
  
  Fergie and actor Josh Duhamel are separating after eight years of marriage. 
  The couple shares a 4-year-old son, Axl Jack, and from the sound of...
  
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• The Cadillac Three Reflect on Their 'Legacy' & Working With Lori McKenna

  14-09-2017 21:00
  
  Playing the world-famous Ryman Auditorium a few weeks ago was a moment that The Cadillac Three won't soon forget. As it so happens, the building...
  
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• Sam Smith Talks 'Too Good At Goodbyes' and His Sophomore Comeback With Larry Flick

  14-09-2017 20:56
  
  Sam Smith is back on the circuit to promote his new music -- an already released single, "Too Good at Goodbyes" and an upcoming sophomore...
  
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• BTS’s ARMY Shared A Lot of Feelings About the K-Pop Superstars’ Latest Teaser on Twitter

  14-09-2017 20:45
  
  As #BTSALBUM3DAYS trends on Twitter worldwide in the lead-up to their Sept. 18 release of Love Yourself: Her, Twitter is going wild over the South...
  
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• Husker Du drummer, singer Grant Hart dies of cancer

  14-09-2017 20:43
  Grant Hart, the drummer and vocalist for pioneering indie rock band Husker Du, which was seen as a major influence for Nirvana, the Pixies and other bands, has died at age 56. Hart died Wednesday of cancer at his home in St. Paul, Minnesota, according to Ken Shipley, who runs the band's record label Numero Group. Hart formed Husker Du with bassist Greg Norton and guitarist Bob Mould, with whom he shared singing duties, in St. Paul in 1978.
  
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• Troy Gentry Remembered at Opry Memorial

  14-09-2017 20:39
  
  Vince Gill, Trace Adkins and many more music stars have gathered to honor country singer Troy Gentry, a member of the popular country duo Montgomery...
  
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• Hurricane Telethon Highlights Scooter Braun's Other Job: Music's First Responder

  14-09-2017 20:30
  
  "We need you to donate now, we need you to give -- we hope that every one of you, every citizen out there, will be the leaders we've been...
  
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• Google Hit With Lawsuit Over Gender Pay Discrimination

  14-09-2017 20:23
  
  Google faces a new lawsuit accusing it of gender-based pay discrimination. A lawyer representing three female former Google employees is seeking...
  
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• Nick Jonas Sleepily Searches For Love On New Song ‘Find You’

  14-09-2017 20:21
  
  Nick Jonas looks for love on his breezy new song "Find You."
  
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• Meet the Next Generation of Hip-Hop Tastemakers

  14-09-2017 20:00
  
  Meet the next generation of executives and tastemakers changing the sound, face and future of hip-hop.
  1. LVRN
  Launched in 2012 by Sean F....
  
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• Green Day, Demi Lovato, Coldplay, Chainsmokers Donate Prizes for Omaze Campaign Supporting Global Citizen

  14-09-2017 19:57
  
  Ever wanted to watch Adam Levine spar with Blake Shelton on The Voice from the VIP seats, meet the Maroon 5 singer and stay in swanky L.A. hotel?...
  
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• Village People Group Shakeup Rocks Upcoming Streamy Awards

  14-09-2017 19:54
  
  Disco hitmakers and ubiquitous wedding party voices The Village People are set to close the 2017 Streamy Awards on September 26th, and co-...
  
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• Fighting For Reproductive Rights When Your Family’s Undocumented

  14-09-2017 19:51
  
  My sister is one of hundreds of students living in fear of what's next.
  
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• R.E.M.'s Peter Buck Talks 'Automatic for the People' Before 25th Anniversary Reissue: 'I Didn't Expect It to Be a Huge Hit'

  14-09-2017 19:40
  
  R.E.M. will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Automatic for the People with a deluxe reissue of the album that found the band at the height of...
  
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