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• Aretha Franklin's Record-Setting Achievements on Billboard's R&B Charts

  16-08-2018 23:42
  
  Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, proved to be the queen of Billboard's R&B charts too. As previously reported, the icon died at her home...
  
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• Steve Angello Says Swedish House Mafia Have 'Entered the Studio'

  16-08-2018 23:41
  
  Steve Angello confirmed that Swedish House Mafia are making new music in a recent interview with Swedish news outlet Dagens Nyheter.
  "During...
  
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• Must-Hear Music Podcast: Drake, Cardi B & Our Under-the-Radar Song of the Summer Picks

  16-08-2018 23:34
  
  With summer 2018 nearing its close (sorry!) and Drake taking the lead from Cardi B's "I Like It" for Song of the Summer with the viral...
  
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• Drake's 'God's Plan' & Dua Lipa's 'New Rules' Are VMA Front-Runners, According to YouTube Predictions

  16-08-2018 23:33
  
  Ahead of MTV's 35th annual Video Music Awards, YouTube has shared its predicted winners based on music video views from fans...
  
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• Teyana Taylor launches solo shows after quitting Jeremih tour

  16-08-2018 23:30 via music-news.com
  
  The singer slammed Jeremih for reportedly meddling with her tech set-up.
  
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• Nicki Minaj Pays Tribute to Aretha Franklin & Alicia Keys Covers 'Natural Woman' on Queen Radio

  16-08-2018 23:30
  
  Nicki Minaj kicked off a jam-packed third episode of Beats 1's Queen Radio on Thursday (Aug. 16) shortly after noon ET, with the music...
  
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• Grammys Producer Ken Ehrlich on Aretha Franklin's Last-Minute, Showstopping 1998 Opera Moment: 'She Was Incomparable'

  16-08-2018 23:23
  
  In the wake of Aretha Franklin’s death from pancreatic cancer at age 76 on Thursday (Aug. 16), fans and admirers on social media shared footage...
  
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• Jill Janus, Vocalist of Metal Band Huntress, Dies at 43

  16-08-2018 23:18
  
  Jill Janus, the singer of several rock bands -- most notably the California metal group Huntress -- died Tuesday at age 43.
  A...
  
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• Sting International, Shaggy's Longstanding Producer, Reflects on His Pioneering Career (And Working With the Other Sting)

  16-08-2018 23:00
  
  At just five years old Shaun "Sting International" Pizzonia was collecting records and deejaying for his friends. Before his 10th birthday...
  
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• Aretha Franklin's 1972 Live Album 'Amazing Grace' Captured The Queen at the Height of Her Powers

  16-08-2018 22:58
  
  Aretha Franklin’s incredible life was defined by an amazing collection of iconic performances. There was no stage in the world too small, and...
  
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• Listen to Country Crooner Russell Dickerson's #TBT Mixtape, Inspired by Nashville's Eclectic Sounds

  16-08-2018 22:46
  
  Welcome to #TBT Mixtape, Billboard's series that showcases artists' very own throwback-themed playlists exclusive to ...
  
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• Jaira Burns on Her New EP 'Burn Slow' & Why Janet Jackson Serves as a Major Inspiration

  16-08-2018 22:39
  
  Two years ago, Jaira Burns booked her first meeting with a major record label with no official music out, just a prolific YouTube channel of covers...
  
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• Travis Scott Announces Astroworld: Wish You Were Here Tour

  16-08-2018 22:23
  
  Travis Scott will embark on the Astroworld: Wish You Were Here Tour at an undetermined date, as it was announced on Thursday (Aug. 16).
  Fans can...
  
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• Teyana Taylor Announces Solo Tour Following Jeremih's Removal From Later That Night Tour

  16-08-2018 22:14
  
  After revealing that she would be leaving Jeremih's Later That Night Tour, Teyana Taylor has flipped the script by announcing her own...
  
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• CupcakKe Tweets Honestly About Her Depression & 'Demons,' Receives Support From Missy Elliott

  16-08-2018 22:10
  
  When people think of CupcakKe and her music, they often see the upbeat, carefree and oftentimes hysterical rapper making light of serious situations...
  
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• Mavis Staples on Aretha Franklin: 'She Was a Regular Person Who Just Happened to Be Very Talented'

  16-08-2018 22:08
  
  The Staples family home in Chicago hosted many great entertainers in the '60s and '70s: Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Ray Charles — and...
  
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• Christine and the Queens Puts in Work in S&M-Inspired '5 Dollars' Video: Watch

  16-08-2018 21:57
  
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• Madonna Debuts New Song 'Beautiful Game' in Full Video of Her Met Gala Performance

  16-08-2018 21:42
  
  Back in May, Madonna took to the stage at the annual Met Gala and performed a religious-themed set to coincide with the event’s “Heavenly...
  
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• Elton John & Quincy Jones heartbroken by death of Aretha Franklin

  16-08-2018 21:30 via music-news.com
  
  Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Carole King, and Tony Bennett have also saluted the late icon online.
  
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• Cardi B clarifies MTV VMAs performance reports

  16-08-2018 21:30 via music-news.com
  
  The star is struggling with sleep deprivation as a new mum.
  
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• Bud Light River City Rockfest Announces New Elevated Experiences for Attendees

  16-08-2018 21:12
  
  This year’s Bud Light River City Rockfest returns on Sept. 22 with a massive rock lineup in its sixth year, but will also include...
  
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• Sia Makes Rare Appearance Without Her Face-Covering Wig

  16-08-2018 21:04
  
  On Tuesday night, pop singer-songwriter Sia made a rare public appearance without her signature, face-covering wig at a Netflix party in Los...
  
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• Jason Walker Talks Dance Club Songs Chart Success With Tony Moran Collab 'I'm in Love With You'

  16-08-2018 20:58
  
  Pittsburgh native Jason Walker notched his fifth No. 1 on the Dance Club Songs chart this week with his feature on “I’m in Love With...
  
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• Billboard Dance Chart Upstarts: Robyn, Tritonal & Oliver Smith

  16-08-2018 20:49
  
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  Swedish dance-pop star Robyn returns with her first solo single since 2010, debuting at No. 18 on Billboard's Hot...
  
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• Country Songwriter Heather Morgan Branches Out on Her Own With 'Your Hurricane': Premiere

  16-08-2018 20:37
  
  After a career of writing hits for Brett Eldredge, Dierks Bentley, Keith Urban, Little Big Town and more, Heather Morgan is ready to plant her flag...
  
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• K-Pop Duo MXM Reveals Debut Album, 'More Than Ever': Watch Preview

  16-08-2018 20:20
  
  MXM (BRANDNEWBOYS), a rookie K-Pop duo from the Korean TV show Produce 101, presents their first full-length album, More Than Ever, 11 months into...
  
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• Pete Davidson Says He Proposed to Ariana Grande the Day They Met: 'I Was Like, 'Hey, I'll Marry You Tomorrow'

  16-08-2018 20:13
  
  Pete Davidson opens up about his swift engagement to his fiancée Ariana Grande in an Aug. 16 interview with GQ.
  This past June,...
  
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• Lenny Kravitz on Aretha Franklin: 'She Was Always Cracking Me Up'

  16-08-2018 20:12
  
  Lenny Kravitz, a student, duet partner and friend of Aretha Franklin's, reflects on losing the soul icon following her Aug. 16 death....
  
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• Hush Kids Share 'What's Your Hurry,' A Tune 'About Chilling the Hell Out'

  16-08-2018 20:08
  
  Hush Kids is a songwriting blind date that paid off.
  Jill Andrews and Peter Groenwald were introduced via their respective publishers four years ago...
  
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• Chance The Rapper Set to Headline Spotify's RapCaviar Live Show in Brooklyn

  16-08-2018 20:04
  
  Spotify has announced that Chance the Rapper will be headlining its returning RapCaviar Live show on Sept. 29 at the Ford Ampitheater ...
  
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• J-pop Girl Group Nogizaka46 Sells Million CDs in First Week to Top Japan Hot 100

  16-08-2018 20:02
  
  J-pop idol group Nogizaka46 jumps 12-1 on the latest Billboard Japan Hot 100 dated Aug. 6 to 12 with "Jikochu De Iko!" The CD sold over a...
  
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• For King & Country Crowns Christian Airplay Chart, Phil Wickham Leads Top Christian Albums

  16-08-2018 20:00
  
  for King & Country's "Joy" ascends 2-1 on Billboard's Christian Airplay chart (dated Aug. 18), increasing by 4 percent to...
  
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• BTS Release Additional 'Love Yourself: Answer' Promotional Images

  16-08-2018 19:54
  
  Ahead of their upcoming Love Yourself: Answer, Korean septet BTS released some new teaser photos today. The 16 images are associated with the "L...
  
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• Barack & Michelle Obama React to Aretha Franklin's Death: 'The Gift of Her Music Remains to Inspire Us All'

  16-08-2018 19:49
  
  Barack and Michelle Obama shared their love for Aretha Franklin upon the news of her passing Thursday morning (Aug. 16), declaring that the...
  
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• Japan's back number Delivers Solid First Dome Tour Set in Tokyo

  16-08-2018 19:42
  
  The popular J-pop band back number rocked the packed crowd at Tokyo Dome two days straight for their first domestic dome tour over the weekend (Aug....
  
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• Nicki Minaj, Missy Elliott, Chance The Rapper & More in Hip-Hop React to Aretha Franklin's Death

  16-08-2018 19:40
  
  Chance The Rapper, Nicki Minaj, Trey Songz, Gucci Mane, Missy Elliott, Lauryn Hill, and many more have...
  
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• Conference Call Horrors Get Expertly Skewered on 'Bad Reception' Album: Premiere

  16-08-2018 19:40
  
  The horrors of half-heard, small talk-stuffed conference calls are expertly spoofed in “The Conference Call That Started It All,” an...
  
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• Medasin Breaks Down His 9-Track 'Irene' Album: Exclusive

  16-08-2018 19:25
  
  Four years ago, chill-beat boss Medasin was anything but laid back and in control. He was struggling with his mental health, addicted...
  
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• Katy Perry and More Wish Madonna a Happy Birthday: See the Tweets

  16-08-2018 19:18
  
  Madonna turned 60 on Thursday (Aug. 16), and the Material Girl received nothing but love from fans and celebrities alike.
  The pop icon -- known...
  
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• Nora Collins Shares 'Backseat Falling,' Talks Unconditional Packers Love

  16-08-2018 19:14
  
  Country newcomer Nora Collins says that the aim of her new single "Backseat Falling" – which Billboard is premiering...
  
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• President Donald Trump On Aretha Franklin: 'She Was a Great Woman'

  16-08-2018 19:12
  
  President Donald Trump took to Twitter on Thursday (Aug. 16) to pay respects to legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin, who passed this morning...
  
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• Super Junior D&E Dance All Over Town in Comeback ''Bout You' Video: Watch

  16-08-2018 19:01
  
  K-pop duo Super Junior-D&E, a unit of the larger Super Junior boy band, served up a breezy summer song today (Aug. 16) with “‘Bout...
  
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• Jack White Returns the Favor, Covers Pearl Jam's 'Daughter': Watch

  16-08-2018 18:50
  
  Jack White decided to treat fans to a cover of Pearl Jam’s “Daughter" during his concert at CenturyLink Field in...
  
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• Justin Bieber's Dad Welcomes Newborn Baby Named Bay: See the Photos

  16-08-2018 18:48
  
  Justin Bieber's father Jeremy has welcomed his newborn baby daughter Bay into the family, as the family shared Thursday (Aug. 16)....
  
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• LGBTQ Celebrities React to Aretha Franklin's Death

  16-08-2018 18:29
  
  Music icon Aretha Franklin passed away Thursday (Aug. 16) at her home in Detroit. She was 76 years old.
  Through her impressive career...
  
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• Matisse & Sadko Invite You to Experience a 'Saga' Of Sound: Exclusive

  16-08-2018 18:23
  
  If you're heading out on a big adventure, you'll need a dope beat to step to, something with a little pep to get you moving and grooving...
  
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• Mitch Ryder Reflects on the Loss of Fellow Detroit Legend Aretha Franklin

  16-08-2018 18:20
  
  Following Aretha Franklin's death on Aug. 16, fellow Detroit legend Mitch Ryder spoke to Billboard about his memories of the Queen of Soul,...
  
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• David Guetta's Anne-Marie Collab 'Don't Leave Me Alone' Gets a Club Remix: Exclusive

  16-08-2018 18:16
  
  David Guetta spent his summer spinning club beats for house heads on the White Isle. His recent releases may be pop-forward, melodic-hook...
  
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• Boombox Cartel Goes '80s On Groovy Single 'People I Know' Feat. Panama: Exclusive

  16-08-2018 18:03
  
  Trap aficionado Boombox Cartel has earned acclaim in the dance world for showstoppers like "B2U," "Supernatural" and most...
  
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• 'America's Got Talent': We Three, Angel City Chorale, Courtney Hadwin & Amanda Mena Make the Semifinals

  16-08-2018 18:02
  
  This week on America's Got Talent, ​We Three, Angel City Chorale, Courtney Hadwin, and Amanda Mena made the semifinals, while other...
  
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