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• Watch Vic Mensa Perform Tender 'We Could Be Free'

  20-02-2018 23:57 via rollingstone.com
  Vic Mensa recently stopped by Rolling Stone's headquarters for a stirring performance of "We Could Be Free," as part of our Take One series.Accompanied by a pianist and a guitarist, Mensa taps into the emotion of the tune – which featured samples, beats and an cameo by Ty Dolla $ign on the recorded version off last year's The Autobiography album – for an especially moving rendition. "You fools, saying 'all lives matter,' but it's black lives you refuse include," Mensa raps at one poi
  
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• Frank Ocean Sues Producer Om'Mas Keith Over 'Blonde' Songwriting Credits

  20-02-2018 23:43
  
  Frank Ocean filed a lawsuit on Tuesday (Feb. 20) against producer Om'Mas Keith and his Analog Genius Corporation alleging he has wrongfully...
  
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• Musicians On Call To Celebrate 5 Years Of The Healing Power Of Music In LA With Intimate Echosmith Event

  20-02-2018 23:42
  
  The nonprofit Musicians On Call will celebrate five years of making an impact in Los Angeles through music and its power to heal during an...
  
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• Victoria Beckham: 'Spice Girls get together was all about legacy'

  20-02-2018 23:30 via music-news.com
  
  The pop stars reunited at Geri Horner's home earlier this month.
  
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• VO5 NME Awards official charity partner Youth Music doubles donations ...

  20-02-2018 23:29
  Youth Music , the official charity partner of the VO5 NME Awards 2018 , doubled its donations through contactless contributions at this year's ceremony. The organisation gives children and young people going through challenging circumstances the opportunity to take part in music-making projects.
  
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• Sadea s first new music in eight years is on the a A Wrinkle In Timea soundtrack

  20-02-2018 23:29
  Sade 's first new music in eight years is set to be released as part of the A Wrinkle In Time soundtrack. The renowned singer and songwriter last released original music with her 2010 album ' Soldier Of Love '.
  
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• Dance-Pop Duo Sofi Tukker Prefers Moving Bodies to Playing Instruments

  20-02-2018 23:29
  Sofi Tukker's insidiously catchy single "Best Friend" has become a major hit since it was featured in a commercial for the iPhone X. The track reached number one on Billboard 's dance chart last month.
  
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• Janelle Monae Stars in Jordan Peele-Helmed 'Noir Town' Photo Shoot for 'W' Magazine

  20-02-2018 23:22
  
  Picture this: Janelle Monae starring as a private investigator in an Alfred Hitchcock-inspired drama directed by Get Out writer and...
  
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• Monsta X Rapper I.M Drops 'Fly With Me' Music Video: Watch

  20-02-2018 23:16
  
  Monsta X’s youngest member I.M released the smooth rap track “Fly With Me” on Tuesday (Feb. 20).
  Produced by Wooki, the song is...
  
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• Post Animal, Featuring Joe Keery of 'Stranger Things,' Release New Single 'Ralphie'

  20-02-2018 22:54
  
  Chicago rock band Post Animal dropped their first single, a carefree rock track titled “Ralphie,” via Stereogum on Tuesday (Feb. 20). The...
  
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• BlocBoy JB, Harry Styles, Ariana Grande & Every Artist to Debut Their First Hot 100 Hit in the Top 10

  20-02-2018 22:42
  
  On the latest Billboard Hot 100 chart (dated Feb. 24), Memphis native BlocBoy JB makes his Billboard chart debut, as ...
  
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• Flashback: Pink Floyd, Genesis, Queen, Clapton Unite For Charity

  20-02-2018 22:34 via rollingstone.com
  On September 18th, 1993, a crowd of about 1,000 lucky rock fans dressed in their finest black tie evening wear gathered on the charred ruins of Cowdray Castle at West Sussex, England to witness a once-in-a-lifetime superstar concert featuring Pink Floyd, Queen, Genesis and Eric Clapton. The event was put together to raise money for King Edward VII Hospital in Midhurst. Fans that shelled out £160 got to enjoy an elaborate dinner, while those that paid a £45 had to bring their own food
  
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• Babes Wodumo on Her Appearance for 'Black Panther: The Album': 'I'm So Happy. It's Such a Privilege'

  20-02-2018 22:00
  
  Black Panther has shattered weekend box-office records, so it’s no surprise that its soundtrack also bows at the top of the albums chart...
  
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• Talib Kweli Cancels Show at Riot Room After Venue Books Controversial Band TAAKE

  20-02-2018 21:52
  
  Talib Kweli has pulled out of his upcoming tour stop at Kansas City's Riot Room after the venue booked controversial black metal band TAAKE, amid...
  
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• Kesha postpones tour dates following stage injury

  20-02-2018 21:45 via music-news.com
  
  The rescheduled dates will be announced at a later time.
  
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• Here Are the Lyrics to Macklemore's 'Good Old Days' Feat. Kesha

  20-02-2018 21:41
  
  The nostalgic track “Good Old Days” from real-life pals Macklemore and Kesha may have dropped last fall, but it’s a perfect...
  
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• Here Are the Lyrics to Dua Lipa's 'IDGAF'

  20-02-2018 21:36
  
  Dua Lipa has become the unofficial singer for female empowerment, and in "IDGAF," she powerfully reminds her ex that she is most certainly...
  
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• Patty Griffin Plots Acoustic U.S. Tour

  20-02-2018 21:25 via rollingstone.com
  Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Patty Griffin will embark on a headlining acoustic tour this May.The trek starts May 1st at the Blue Door in Oklahoma City and will feature Griffin performing with longtime guitarist, David Pulkingham. Canadian soul musician Ahi will serve as support throughout the trek. Griffin's tour will criss-cross the Midwest and South with stops in Des Moines, Iowa, St. Louis, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Dallas. Griffin will close the tour May 19th at Gruene Hall in New Brau
  
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• Kesha Is ‘Heartbroken’ To Postpone Tour Dates After Tearing Her ACL

  20-02-2018 21:24
  
  Kesha has had to postpone several tour dates so she can undergo surgery for a torn ACL.
  
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• Bebe Rexha Renews Publishing Deal With BMG

  20-02-2018 21:20
  
  BMG Music Publishing announced Tuesday (Feb. 20) that Bebe Rexha has renewed her global co-publishing deal with the company.
  Rexha first...
  
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• Judas Priest Talk Upcoming Album 'Firepower' and How the Band Is Like 'Star Wars': 'We're Always Battling Against Evil'

  20-02-2018 21:19
  
  Judas Priest singer Rob Halford and guitarist Richie Faulkner are in a lively mood when they sit down with Billboard to talk about the band's...
  
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• Rich Brian Is an Award-Winning Figure Skater in Stunning New 'Cold' Video

  20-02-2018 21:08
  
  Rich Brian is re-imagined as a badass figure skater in the music video for “Cold,” the latest from his debut album Amen, which came out...
  
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• Gibson Takes Steps to Pay Off Debts, Avoid the 'B' Word

  20-02-2018 20:47
  
  Down-but-not-out instrument maker Gibson is working on restructuring its debts in the hopes of putting reports of a looming bankruptcy to bed.
  The...
  
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• Zedd & Muse's Matt Bellamy Are in the Studio: Watch

  20-02-2018 20:44
  
  Hold the phone. Muse's lead singer and guitarist Matt Bellamy is stepping outside of his comfort zone and climbing into the studio with Zedd. The...
  
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• Olympic Skier Gus Kenworthy Talks Coming Out & 'Competing Authentically' at the Winter Games

  20-02-2018 20:37
  
  Olympic freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy isn't coming home with a medal, but he's had plenty of public support as one of the first ...
  
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• Takeover Tuesday: Quinn XCII Shares the Songs That Keep Him 'Focused and Prepared' Before Performing

  20-02-2018 19:48
  
  Welcome back to Takeover Tuesday, where each week Billboard taps chart-topping artists and taste-makers to compile their very own playlist...
  
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• Raphael Saadiq on Collaborating With Mary J. Blige on Oscar-Nominated 'Mighty River' and Joint Album With Ali Shaheed Muhammad

  20-02-2018 19:47
  
  When Raphael Saadiq hit the studio with Mary J. Blige to write the sweeping “Mighty River” for Mudbound -- about two World...
  
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• Amber Tamblyn Has Some Advice To Men Who Want To Be Allies To Women

  20-02-2018 19:47
  
  Amber Tamblyn opens up about what's next for Time's Up and how men can join the movement.
  
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• Pete Townshend Details Massive 'Who Came First' Reissue

  20-02-2018 19:39 via rollingstone.com
  The Who's Pete Townshend will mark the 45th anniversary of his debut solo album, Who Came First, with an expansive reissue featuring eight unreleased tracks. The two-CD set arrives April 20th via UME.Among the previously unreleased songs are three cuts, "Nothing Is Everything," "There's a Fortune In Those Hills" and "Meher Baba in Italy." The track list also boasts new edits and alternate versions of songs like "Parvardigar" and "Content," as well as a live version of "Drowned" recorded in India
  
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• Los Angeles LGBT Center Board Member Karim Abay Talks 'Gorgeous' New Facility, Working to Save Lives

  20-02-2018 19:38
  
  The Los Angeles LGBT Center has cared for and celebrated individuals and families since 1969. Today, the Center’s more than 600 employees...
  
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• Bun B Announces New Album 'Return of the Trill'

  20-02-2018 19:21
  
  Bun B is ready to bring his "trill" vibes back to hip-hop. During a recent episode of his #TrillMealz video series, the UGK rapper...
  
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• Ava DuVernay Recruits Sade, Sia & 'Game of Thrones' Composer for 'A Wrinkle In Time' Soundtrack

  20-02-2018 19:16
  
  Ava DuVernay's A Wrinkle in Time's heavyweight cast caused massive tremors after it was revealed that Oprah Winfrey would play a...
  
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• BoA Lets Loose In Electro-Swing Single 'One Shot, Two Shot'

  20-02-2018 19:03
  
  With a touch of deep house and R&B, BoA returned today with her new electro-swing single “One Shot, Two Shot.”
  Her second song of...
  
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• Inside The Fly Girls and Paula Abdul's Dramatic Encounter In A Bathroom

  20-02-2018 19:00
  
  In David Peisner’s book on Keenen Ivory Wayans’ ’90s sketch show In Living Color, key players recount how a chance...
  
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• Amazon Music Hires Ex-WBR President Dan McCarroll as Global Head of Originals, Artist Relations

  20-02-2018 19:00
  
  Dan McCarroll, former president and head of A&R for Warner Bros. Records, has joined Amazon Music as global head of originals and artist...
  
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• Students Head to Florida Capital to Press for Gun Law Change

  20-02-2018 18:58
  
  A hundred Stoneman Douglas High School students are busing 400 miles to Florida's capital Tuesday (Feb. 20) to urge lawmakers to act to prevent a...
  
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• Philip Glass & Resistance Revival Chorus' Ginny Suss on the Reawakening of Protest Marches & Music

  20-02-2018 18:45
  
  If there’s one common thread running through the work of American minimalist maestro Philip Glass over the last four decades, it's the...
  
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• 'Saturday Night Live' Announces Performers for March: Migos, James Bay and Arcade Fire

  20-02-2018 18:39
  
  Saturday Night Live blessed folks on social media today (Feb.20) with an announcement of the late-night comedy show's special...
  
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• The spring music guide: 50 Oregon concerts you won't want to sleep on

  20-02-2018 18:37
  But Portland and the rest of Oregon will be absolutely buzzing with essential music during the spring months as the homegrown indie rockers of Blind Pilot continue a promotional push for their newest album, Pink Martini collaborates with a local civil rights legend and the Soul'd Out Music Festival brings an assortment of hip-hop, jazz and R&B to several venues throughout the city. We've also got one of the first outdoor shows of the year at Eugene's Cuthbert Amphitheater, a can't-miss stop
  
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• DJ Snake Announces 'Magenta Riddim,' New Music Coming Soon

  20-02-2018 18:23
  
  DJ Snake has yet to make noise in 2018. His last release was "A Different Way," featuring Lauv, which peaked at no. 11 on the Hot Dance/...
  
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• Big Daddy Kane Rips Through His Hits for NPR's Tiny Desk Concert

  20-02-2018 18:08
  
  NPR received a visit from rap royalty on Monday (Feb. 19) as Big Daddy Kane delivered a brief performance of his biggest hits for NPR's Tiny Desk...
  
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• Which Rihanna Hot 100 No.1 Is Your Favorite? Vote!

  20-02-2018 18:03
  
  It's Rihanna's 30th birthday, and members of the Navy are flooding social media with special birthday messages to the Barbados queen. In...
  
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• Watch Tinashe Dance Alone in New 'Faded Love' Video

  20-02-2018 18:01 via rollingstone.com
  In Tinashe's alluring new video for "Faded Love," the singer dances inside an empty warehouse decorated with gauzy curtains and broken mirrors. While the choreography and costume are plenty sultry alone, the tightly-composed vertical frame adds another level of intensity to the clip."Faded Love" follows Tinashe's previously released single, "No Drama," which arrived in January and features Migos' Offset. At the time, Tinashe teased "No Drama," "Faded Love" and "Me So Bad." "Faded
  
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• George & Amal Clooney Pledge $500K to Student-Led Gun-Violence Protest 'March for Our Lives'

  20-02-2018 17:58
  
  George and Amal Clooney are the latest celebrities to use their platform to support March for Our Lives, a demonstration in which students...
  
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• Lil Skies Talks Father's Near Death Experience, Selling Drugs to Pay Bills & the Motivation Behind His Face Tattoos

  20-02-2018 17:56
  
  Since he was a toddler, Pennsylvania rapper Lil Skies has always had an insatiable drive to succeed in music. His father, who was a musician...
  
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• 'Battleground Korea' Shines A Light on Music Inspired by America's 'Forgotten War'

  20-02-2018 17:56
  
  After its epic Next Stop Is Vietnam collection, Germany's Bear Family Records and producer Hugo A. Keesing quickly came up with their...
  
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• Leikeli47’s “Attitude” Video Is A Way Of Life

  20-02-2018 17:53
  
  Watch Leikeli47's music video for "Attitude" off her 'Wash & Set' album.
  
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• ‘Loving My Crew’: Go Behind-The-Scenes Of Jersey Shore Family Vacation

  20-02-2018 17:51
  
  Go behind-the-scenes of the 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation.'
  
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• Author of 'In Living Color' Book On How Bruno Mars and Cardi B's 'Finesse' Video Draws Inspiration From The Show

  20-02-2018 17:47
  
  In Living Color hit network television like a whack from Homey D. Clown’s sock when it debuted on Fox in 1990. The iconic sketch comedy show,...
  
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• Travis Scott Has A Nine-Letter Word To Describe His Daughter Stormi

  20-02-2018 17:44
  
  Travis Scott has a short response to a question about his new daughter, Stormi Webster.
  
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