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• Quavo Definitely Earned His MVP Trophy At The 2018 NBA Celebrity All-Star Game

  17-02-2018 23:48
  
  Quavo took home the MVP trophy at the 2018 NBA Celebrity All-Star Game, and Offset and Takeoff of Migos were there to show their support.
  
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• Frank Ocean's Cover of 'Moon River' Spurs Streaming Gain for Classic Song

  17-02-2018 23:11
  
  The surprise release of Frank Ocean’s cover of “Moon River” on Feb. 15 led to a big gain in streams for the classic tune in...
  
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• Kendrick Lamar Delivers Unforgettable Performance for NBA on TNT American Express Road Show

  17-02-2018 22:59
  
  Though the NBA has officially taken over Los Angeles courtesy of All-Star Weekend, hundreds of fans filed through L.A. Live Microsoft Square to watch...
  
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• Weinstein Co. Fires President After Suit Alleges Inaction

  17-02-2018 21:32
  
  The movie studio co-founded by Harvey Weinstein has fired its president, whose continued presence at the company was a source of controversy.
  The...
  
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• Afrojack Reveals Plans to Take Live Show to the Next Level: Interview

  17-02-2018 21:16
  
  From light-hearted dance songs to heavy beats, Dutch DJ <a href="/music/Afrojack">Afrojack</a> is creating a worldwide...
  
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• Vince Gill Defends Grammys on Female Representation

  17-02-2018 21:08
  
  Vince Gill defended the Recording Academy over the criticism that female artists were underrepresented at this year’s Grammy Awards.
  Gill said...
  
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• Justin Bieber Exhibit Opens in Canadian Star's Hometown: See the Photos

  17-02-2018 20:46
  
  An exhibit dedicated to Justin Bieber opens this weekend at the Stratford Perth Museum in the Canadian pop star’s hometown of Stratford,...
  
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• Namie Amuro's Greatest Hits Album 'Finally' Reaches 2 Million Mark in Japan

  17-02-2018 20:32
  
  Popular J-pop girl group <a href="/music/Morning-Musume">Morning Musume.</a>'s mini-album sold 43,629 copies in its first...
  
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• Michael B. Jordan Thinks That Kendrick Lamar Is ‘The Voice Of The People Right Now’

  17-02-2018 20:25
  
  Michael B. Jordan has nothing but praise for Kendrick Lamar, the man behind the music of 'Black Panther': 'His message and what he brings to the table and who Kendrick is, is the essence of what a Black Panther is.'
  
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• Michael B. Jordan Thinks Kendrick Lamar ‘Is The Essence Of What A Black Panther Is’

  17-02-2018 20:25
  
  Michael B. Jordan has nothing but praise for Kendrick Lamar, the man behind the music of 'Black Panther': 'His message and what he brings to the table and who Kendrick is, is the essence of what a Black Panther is.'
  
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• Sonny and Cher's Former House at Center of Alleged Ponzi Scheme

  17-02-2018 19:32
  
  Two years. That’s all it took for luxury brokerage firm Mercer Vine to establish itself as a major player in L.A.’s cutthroat luxury real...
  
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• Mr. Chow Celebrates 50 Years With Ricky Martin, Steve Wonder, Mark Ronson & More

  17-02-2018 18:58
  
  Anjelica Houston and Jerry Hall were two of the first to arrive Friday night (Feb. 16) to Mr. Chow’s 50th anniversary party.
  “We’ve...
  
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• Justin Bieber Playfully Shaded A Stranger Things Star Before The NBA Celebrity All-Star Game

  17-02-2018 18:42
  
  Justin Bieber had some "dorky" words for his teammate, Caleb McLaughlin of 'Stranger Things,' in the moments leading up to the 2018 NBA Celebrity All-Star Game on February 16.
  
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• 'Black Panther' Star Michael B. Jordan Calls Kendrick Lamar the 'Voice of the People': Exclusive

  17-02-2018 18:20
  
  Black Panther was released Friday (Feb. 16) and instantly garnered praise for its ambitious attempt at capturing a black superhero film.
  With a...
  
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• 'House' Actress Charlyne Yi Accuses Marilyn Manson of Harassment Following Concert Meltdown

  17-02-2018 18:08
  
  After Marilyn Manson displayed “bizarre” behavior onstage during a concert in New York on Thursday (Feb. 15), actress Charlyne Yi took to...
  
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• Britney Spears Shares Words of Encouragement With Adam Rippon: 'Keep Making Us All Smile'

  17-02-2018 17:50
  
  Figure skater Adam Rippon has a new famous fan in pop icon Britney Spears. The hitmaker tweeted an encouraging message to Rippon ahead of his final...
  
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• Britney Spears Shares Words of Encouragement With Adam Rippon and Gus Kenworthy

  17-02-2018 17:50
  
  Olympian figure skater Adam Rippon and freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy have a new famous fan in pop icon Britney Spears. The hitmaker tweeted...
  
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• Black Panther Is Coming Real Close To Beating The Avengers At The Box Office

  17-02-2018 17:13
  
  'Black Panther' is already breaking February records at the box office with its projected $200 million opening — and it's coming really close to 'The Avengers' $207 million record, too.
  
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• STRFKR Stopping At College Street Music Hall

  17-02-2018 16:45
  The Portland, Oregon, band STRFKR has a thoroughly synthetic sound, made with old and new synthesizers, drum machines, processors, effects stations and lots of other gadgetry. It's a retro-futuristic sound.
  
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• Francia Raisa regards Selena Gomez as 'family' after kidney op

  17-02-2018 15:30 via music-news.com
  
  The actress donated her kidney to her longtime friend last year (17).
  
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• 13 Things to Know About the Charts This Week: Drake, 'Despacito' & Bebe Rexha's Record-Breaking Week

  17-02-2018 15:00
  
  It's business as usual for Drake, who scores his third straight week atop the Billboard Hot 100 with "God's Plan,"...
  
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• Iggy Azalea claps back at fan who questions her wealth

  17-02-2018 14:26 via music-news.com
  
  Rapper Iggy Azalea recently clapped back at a fan who left a shady Instagram comment hinting that she was short of cash.
  
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• Glastonbury Festival to stand by Oxfam amid sex worker scandal8:38 am - Feb 17, 2018

  17-02-2018 12:25
  The charity has been criticised for the way it handled reports of some of its aid workers using prostitutes while delivering aid to Haiti in 2011. Eavis took to Twitter yesterday to say that they have been: "horrified at the reports in the news", but that Oxfam have assured them that they are continuing to take action to ensure a "vigorous safeguarding plant for the future".
  
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• Liam Payne 'eases girlfriend Cheryl's work security fears'

  17-02-2018 12:00 via music-news.com
  
  Cheryl is reportedly set to return as a judge on the 2018 series of The X Factor.
  
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• Normani Kordei insists Fifth Harmony will always be united amid break-up rumours

  17-02-2018 10:00 via music-news.com
  
  The group rose to prominence in 2012 on U.S. singing competition The X Factor.
  
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• Playlist: The Playlist: Frank Ocean Rescues 'Moon River,' and 10 More New Songs

  17-02-2018 08:14
  Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week's most notable new songs and videos - and anything else that strikes them as intriguing. This week, Courtney Barnett gets revved up about harassment, Gregory Porter covers the Beatles and Tinashe tries to give in to love.
  
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• Drake urges fans to take part in 24-hour joy challenge

  17-02-2018 05:00 via music-news.com
  
  The rapper spent just under $1 million spreading love to the residents of Miami.
  
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• Pink Floyd, 'Game of Thrones,' Imagine Dragons & David Bowie Spice Up Olympics Ice Skating

  17-02-2018 04:45
  
  During the men’s free skate program that aired Friday (Feb. 16) night in America, rock music roared when competitors at the 2018 Winter...
  
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• Maynard James Keenan Offers Encouraging Update on New Tool Album

  17-02-2018 04:44 via rollingstone.com
  Maynard James Keenan offered an encouraging update on the long-awaited Tool album on Twitter, alerting the alt-metal band's fans that he has finished composing – but hasn't yet recorded – his contributions to the follow-up to 2006's 10,000 Days. "Started getting music files from the boys w the word FINAL in the title a few months ago after 11 years of begging. That in theory means the tracks wont change out from under me while I’m trying to write stories and melodies to them. I
  
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• Common's Super-Trio August Greene Releases Smooth Track 'Black Kennedy': Listen

  17-02-2018 03:55
  
  August Greene is the new supergroup trio of rapper Common, pianist Robert Glasper, and drummer Karriem Riggins, all of whom have spent time at the...
  
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• Quavo Was MVP of the 2018 Celebrity All-Star Game & Twitter Thinks He Should Join the NBA

  17-02-2018 03:44
  
  Justin Bieber, Quavo and Jamie Foxx hit the court at the 2018 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Friday night (Feb. 16). Common even joined in on the fun...
  
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• 'Descendants 3' is Officially Happening, Featuring a New Villain

  17-02-2018 02:54
  
  Fans asked and now they will receive. Descendants 3 is officially on its way, and with a mysterious new character.
  In a short teaser that premiered...
  
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• Brie Larson, Serena Williams, And More Celebs Who Are Helping Kids See Black Panther

  17-02-2018 02:46
  
  Brie Larson, Serena Williams, Octavia Spencer, and more celebs have donated to 'Black Panther' causes, helping kids around the country see the movie opening weekend.
  
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• YG Releases Dynamic New Track 'Suu Whoop' Ahead of All-Star Weekend: Listen

  17-02-2018 02:02
  
  YG is starting off his 2018 music more hyped than ever with a hard-hitting new track, “Suu Whoop.”
  The high-energy banger with a bit of a...
  
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• Marilyn Manson cuts gig short after onstage rant

  17-02-2018 02:00 via music-news.com
  
  The singer has been performing in a cast since November following an onstage leg injury.
  
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• Stream Nipsey Hussle's Debut Album 'Victory Lap'

  17-02-2018 01:18
  
  Nipsey Hussle's long-awaited debut is finally here. The Crenshaw rapper released his 14-track album, Victory Lap, on Friday (Feb....
  
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• Pearl Jam Tweets Frustration Over Lawmakers Who Won't Promote Gun Safety, Urges to #ThrowThemOut

  17-02-2018 00:51
  
  In light of yet another shooting in the United States, music artists are using their platforms to stand up against gun violence. Pearl Jam took to...
  
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• 5 Things to Know About Ballroom Icon Crystal LaBeija

  17-02-2018 00:44
  
  For Snatch Game on season 3 of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, Brooklyn queen Aja chose an icon in ballroom and drag, connecting...
  
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• Aleks Syntek Becomes a Worldwide Twitter Trend After Heated Debate Over Latin Music

  17-02-2018 00:38
  
  You might have been wondering Friday afternoon (Feb. 16) why Aleks Syntek was a global trending topic. He’s a Mexican singer/songwriter known...
  
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• Travis Scott Re-Enters Social 50 Chart After Kylie Jenner Baby News

  17-02-2018 00:29
  
  Travis Scott re-enters Billboard’s Social 50 chart dated Feb. 17 following a 401 percent boost in social media activity, according to Next Big...
  
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• Adam Levine & Behati Prinsloo Welcome Second Daughter, Gio Grace

  17-02-2018 00:23
  
  Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo have officially welcomed their second daughter together, Gio Grace Levine, according to People Magazine. No official...
  
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• Sakima Releases Justin Tranter-Inspired Track 'Death Is in the Air'

  17-02-2018 00:18
  
  Alternative pop singer Sakima released a new song Friday (Feb. 16) inspired by songwriter Justin Tranter. The track, "Death Is in the Air,...
  
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• Becky G on Finding 'The Difference Between Classy & Raunchy' With Racy 'Mayores'

  17-02-2018 00:01
  
  This week, Becky G notched her first ever No. 1 hit on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart with “Mayores.” “I feel incredible. I...
  
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