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• Travis Scott dodges questions about Kylie Jenner's pregnancy

  05-01-2018 23:45 via music-news.com
  
  Kanye West advised the young rapper not to hit any annoying members of the press.
  
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• Meghan Trainor: 'I can't be mean to talent show hopefuls because I was one of them'

  05-01-2018 23:45 via music-news.com
  
  The All About That Bass knows the value of a few kind words.
  
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• Donald Glover a dad again

  05-01-2018 23:45 via music-news.com
  
  The Atlanta star announced his girlfriend was pregnant at the Emmy Awards.
  
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• Polish Death Metal Band Decapitated Cleared of Rape & Kidnapping Charges

  05-01-2018 23:05
  
  Rape and kidnapping charges against all four members of a Polish death metal band were dropped Friday (Jan. 5) by prosecutors in Washington state....
  
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• A$AP Rocky Releases Snippets of New Music

  05-01-2018 22:43
  
  A$AP Rocky revealed he was hard at work on his new album to GQ, while gracing the cover of their 2017 holiday issue, and now he's delivering...
  
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• f(x)'s Amber & Luna Return With 'Lower' Video: Watch

  05-01-2018 22:13
  
  For the first time in over a year, two of f(x)’s members teamed up for a new song together.
  Luna and Amber of the K-pop girl group released...
  
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• Rihanna Rises to No. 2 on Social 50 Chart

  05-01-2018 22:09
  
  A boost in Instagram activity, including 25.3 million Instagram reactions, helps Rihanna move 5-2 on Billboard’s Social 50 chart dated Jan. 13...
  
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• 'Heart Attack' Video by Loona's Chuu Praised for Depicting an Apparent Same-Sex Crush

  05-01-2018 22:06
  
  A sweet music video by Loona’s newest member Chuu is making waves as fans praise her rare depiction of same-sex love in K-pop.  
  Chuu...
  
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• Queens & Divas: Watch 'Drag Race' Queens Sound Off on Kelly Clarkson

  05-01-2018 21:53
  
  Kelly Clarkson is an idol to many, including the stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Billboard Pride asked some of the show’s queens why they...
  
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• All The Ways Men Can Stand In Solidarity With Women This Awards Season

  05-01-2018 21:49
  
  Men will be wearing black to the Golden Globes red carpet in solidarity with women. What else can men do?
  
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• That Time Tonya Harding Skated to the 'Jurassic Park' Theme Song

  05-01-2018 21:27
  
  Starting at the Winter Olympics next month, figure skaters will no longer be limited to lyric-free songs. The rule change, which some have already...
  
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• Republic's Newly-Promoted EVP/GM Jim Roppo on the Label's 2017 Success, Getting Arrested at a Justin Bieber Event

  05-01-2018 21:07
  
  It was supposed to be a ­banner week in fall 2009 for then-Island Def Jam (IDJ) marketing ­executive Jim Roppo: Bon Jovi had just scored...
  
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• The Populele is a gamified smart ukulele that promises to make music (more) fun

  05-01-2018 21:01
  Of the many legions of smart devices that will be making their debut at CES 2018 , few are likely to be as smile-inducing as the Populele. Because the only thing better than a ukulele is a smart ukulele.
  
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• The 10 Best Maroon 5 Remixes

  05-01-2018 20:58
  
  Maroon 5 is a machine going on two decades of power. Since 2002's Songs About Jane ripped a hole in the space-pop continuum, Maroon 5...
  
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• Hear Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's Enthralling New Song 'Echo'

  05-01-2018 20:46 via rollingstone.com
  Black Rebel Motorcycle Club released new song, "Echo," the latest preview from the group's forthcoming new album, Wrong Creatures.
  Unlike the album's opening single "Little Thing Gone Wrong," which leaned more toward BRMC's trademark ragged garage sound, "Echo" takes a more atmospheric, uncluttered approach. The song, as the title suggests, echoes the enthralling sound of Eighties rockers like Echo & The Bunnymen.Longtime Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds collaborator Nick Launay produced W
  
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• U.S. On-Demand Streams Passed 618 Billion in 2017, Outpacing Sales Declines Again

  05-01-2018 20:18
  
  For the third straight year, the U.S. music business is not only growing, it’s growing faster, as overall consumption hit 636.7 million...
  
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• Here’s Why Everyone Will Be Wearing Black At The 2018 Golden Globes

  05-01-2018 20:12
  
  The Time's Up initiative is encouraging attendees of the 2018 Golden Globe Awards to wear black and show their support for ending sexual harassment and gender inequality in the entertainment industry.
  
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• Need Some Workout Inspo? Spotify Releases Top Fitness Music Trends

  05-01-2018 20:05
  
  Spotify has revealed the streaming service's top workout trends to help get you in shape for 2018. What better way to burn calories and get that...
  
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• Republic Records Promotes Jim Roppo to EVP, General Manager: Exclusive

  05-01-2018 20:00
  
  Republic Records marketing veteran Jim Roppo has been promoted to executive vice president and general manager at the Universal Music Group label....
  
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• Stranger Things Selfies And 8 Other Things We Need To See At The 2018 Golden Globes

  05-01-2018 19:49
  
  Here are 9 things we need to see at the 2018 Golden Globes, from 'Stranger Things' selfies to powerful acceptance speeches to a 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' sweep.
  
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• David Letterman's Netflix Talk Show Sets Barack Obama as First Guest; JAY-Z, Howard Stern on Tap

  05-01-2018 19:46
  
  David Letterman has amassed an all-star roster of guests for his Netflix talk show series, titled My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David...
  
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• Lil Uzi Vert Boasts About Finishing an Unreleased Project 'In 12hrs'

  05-01-2018 19:45
  
  It’s fairly hard to believe that Lil Uzi Vert is still, by some standards, a new artist. His first studio album Luv Is Rage 2 debuted at...
  
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• Kendrick Lamar, Father John Misty, Alt-J Lead Discogs' 2017 Hip-Hop, Folk & Experimental Genres

  05-01-2018 19:43
  
  Yesterday (Jan. 4), Billboard revealed the top 10 most-collected albums from Discogs in 2017 in the rock, indie rock, pop, hardcore and punk genres,...
  
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• Business as Usual for Ed Sheeran Atop First U.K. Charts Of 2018

  05-01-2018 19:43
  
  Ed Sheeran begins the new U.K. chart year just as he ended the old one, topping the singles and album charts simultaneously. “Perfect” (...
  
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• Figure Skater Chooses DJ Snake & Lil Jon's 'Turn Down For What' for Performance

  05-01-2018 19:23
  
  Figure skater Jimmy Ma performed at the 2018 National Championships at the SAP Center today (Jan. 5) and added an eccentric and...
  
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• Everything We Know About Justin Timberlake's Album 'Man Of The Woods' So Far

  05-01-2018 19:16
  
  Justin Timberlake has already declared 2018 his year. Less than a week into the new year, JT announced a new album, Man Of The Woods,  a new...
  
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• Justin Bieber Museum Exhibit Set to Open Next Month in Ontario

  05-01-2018 19:15
  
  Get ready to book a trip to Canda, Beliebers!
  The Stratford Perth Museum in Ontario is unveiling what is calls Steps to Stardom, an exhibit that will...
  
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• Reese LAFLARE Drops “They Don’t” With PARTYNEXTDOOR & London On Da Track

  05-01-2018 19:06
  
  Listen to Reese LAFLARE's new single "They Don't" featuring PARTYNEXTDOOR and London On Da Track.
  
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• FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to Skip CES Tech Show After Threats

  05-01-2018 19:05
  
  Published reports say Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai is skipping the CES gadget show because of death threats.
  Pai has scrapped...
  
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• Ed Sheeran claims first Number 1 single and album of 2018

  05-01-2018 19:00 via music-news.com
  
  Ed Sheeran has claimed the first Number 1s of 2018 on both the Official Singles Chart and the Official Albums Chart.
  
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• The 5 Things Justin Timberlake's 'Filthy' Robot Most Looks Like

  05-01-2018 18:59
  
  Justin Timberlake has had himself quite the week. After announcing a new album set to come out next month, he swiftly followed up with a single and a...
  
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• A Timeline of Nas & Nicki Minaj's Relationship

  05-01-2018 18:53
  
  As Nicki Minaj put it on The Ellen Degeneres Show, “[Nas] is the king of Queens, and I like to think I’m the queen of Queens....
  
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• Rapsody Breaks Down the Creative Process for 'Laila's Wisdom' in New TIDAL Documentary 'Where Flowers Bloom': Premiere

  05-01-2018 18:46
  
  Last September, Rapsody silenced critics with her magnum opus Laila's Wisdom. With 9th Wonder laying down the beats, Rapsody sharpened her...
  
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• TV Ratings: 'The Four' Gets Off to Modest Start

  05-01-2018 18:40
  
  Fox launched The Four on Thursday night. Its first stab at a singing competition since American Idol, the two-hour premiere came in...
  
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• Spotify's Uncertain Road Ahead: Legal Battles, Profit Pressures Loom As It Moves to Go Public

  05-01-2018 18:32
  
  Spotify has established itself as the leader in on-demand audio, with 70 million paid ­subscribers worldwide. But the company now faces a series...
  
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• U.S. Cassette Album Sales Rose 35% in 2017, Led by 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Awesome Mix Tapes

  05-01-2018 18:21
  
  Cassette album sales continued to show growth in 2017, led by all things Guardians of the Galaxy. Last year, cassette album sales rose by...
  
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• Judas Priest Preview 'Firepower' Album With Ferocious 'Lightning Strike' Video

  05-01-2018 18:10 via rollingstone.com
  Judas Priest have unveiled their video for "Lightning Strike," the heavy metal legend's first single off their upcoming new album Firepower.The video, which first premiered at Revolver, combines live footage of Judas Priest onstage while singer Rob Halford delivers his verses separately in a darkened room."You're sowing the seeds fof a nightmare from hell / Your friends and your demons are tolling the bell," Halford sings on the track. "Walking through fire, fate's in my hands / Waiting for ligh
  
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• J Balvin's 'Mi Gente' & Camila Cabello's 'Havana' Are Two of the World's Top Streamed Workout Songs

  05-01-2018 18:10
  
  New year, new you? If you're thinking of hitting the gym #All2018, make sure to recompile your routine playlist to include J Balvin ...
  
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• 10 Pop Stars to Watch In 2018

  05-01-2018 18:01
  
  Whether or not you’re ready for it, 2018 is here, and with the new year comes the chance for new talent to make a splash. From Norway to...
  
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• Read the Full Lyrics for Bruno Mars' 'Finesse' Remix Featuring Cardi B

  05-01-2018 17:59
  
  On Wednesday night (Jan. 3), Bruno Mars took everyone on a enjoyable trip back to the '90s with his nostalgic remix video for "Finesse....
  
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• 15 Country Artists to Watch in 2018

  05-01-2018 17:59
  
  A new year may have started, but 2017 is certainly not a thing of the past for country music. Last year saw rising stars take over the charts, with...
  
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• Justin Timberlake Reveals 'Man Of The Woods' Track List

  05-01-2018 17:57
  
  The first five days of 2018 may as well be deemed Justin Timberlake Week, as the superstar announced that his next album, Man Of The Woods...
  
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• Video Emerges of Jake Paul Dropping N-Word in Freestyle Over 'Throw Sum Mo'

  05-01-2018 17:53
  
  It's been a rough 2018 so far for the Paul family, and it's not getting any better. After older brother Logan Paul got viciously...
  
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• Khloe Kardashian Revealed Her Pregnancy to 'KUWTK' Crew Before Her Family

  05-01-2018 17:50
  
  Khloe Kardashian has revealed even more details about her "magical" pregnancy. In an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live ...
  
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• Marlene Palmer, Longtime Publicist for Bryan Adams and Anne Murray, Dies at 62

  05-01-2018 17:36
  
  Publicist Marlene Palmer, who worked with artist manager Bruce Allen and client Bryan Adams for close to 40 years, as well as a host of other top...
  
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• Logan Paul Suicide Forest Video Controversy: A Timeline of Events

  05-01-2018 17:33
  
  YouTube star Logan Paul has been all over the news this past week, due to the controversy surrounding a video posted to his YouTube channel...
  
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• Believe It Or Not, Bishop Briggs Says ‘Dream’ Was Inspired By A Haunted Piano

  05-01-2018 17:20
  
  Bishop Briggs, MTV's Push: Artist to Watch for January, breaks down the spooky origin story of her single 'Dream,' including the haunted piano she used for inspiration.
  
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• Watch First Aid Kit Go to Prom in Mysterious 'Fireworks' Video

  05-01-2018 17:14 via rollingstone.com
  First Aid Kit add a dash of the supernatural to their new "Fireworks" video, which stars sisters Klara and Johanna Söderberg at an Eighties-style high school prom. The musicians look like rivals from a coming-of-age movie: Klara plays the classic nerd, wearing oversized glasses; Johanna, with her frizzy hair and heavy make-up, is the token prom queen. Director Mats Udd follows the characters as they pose for pictures and slow dance with their dates. An eerie white light descends onto the cr
  
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• Liam Payne And Rita Ora’s ‘For You’ Is The Love Song Fifty Shades Freed Needs

  05-01-2018 17:02
  
  Liam Payne and Rita Ora team up for sultry collaboration 'For You' from the 'Fifty Shades Freed' soundtrack.
  
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• Power Couples: Vote For The Strongest Vendettas Twosome

  05-01-2018 17:00
  
  Vote for the strongest 'Challenge: Vendettas' power couple.
  
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