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• Keith Urban surprises critically ill superfan with hospital visit

  19-10-2018 23:30 via music-news.com
  
  The country star sang Blue Ain't Your Color as he sat by Marissa English's bedside.
  
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• Katy Perry Accepts amFAR Award of Courage With Passionate Speech: 'A Courageous Life Is the Only One Worth Living'

  19-10-2018 23:26
  
  Katy Perry shined in her baby-blue ensemble at Thursday's amFAR Gala in Los Angeles as she accepted the amFAR Award of Courage....
  
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• Licensing Experts Wanted: Now That the Music Modernization Act Is Law, Who Will Lay It Down?

  19-10-2018 23:17
  
  After an intense lobbying effort that yielded the first changes to copyright law in two decades, the hard part begins.
  The music industry now has...
  
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• Tove Lo Goes on a Hedonistic Girls' Trip in 'Blue Lips' Short Film: Watch

  19-10-2018 23:13
  
  Tove Lo has mastered the art of the lonely, escapist music video -- which she first showcased with the first-person POV video for “Habits...
  
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• Lena Dunham's Lenny Letter Shuts Down

  19-10-2018 22:59
  
  Another joint venture from Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner has come to an end, as the Girls showrunners are going in separate directions after ending...
  
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• Kris Wu Releases 'Coupe' With Rich the Kid Ahead of 'Antares' Album: Listen

  19-10-2018 22:56
  
  We’ve already heard “Freedom” featuring Jhené Aiko from his upcoming Antares album, but now Kris Wu has given fans another taste of...
  
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• Here Are the Lyrics to Bazzi's 'Beautiful'

  19-10-2018 22:55
  
  Bazzi's hit "Beautiful" was originally released in 2017 and was later featured on his debut solo album Cosmic earlier this...
  
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• Sony/ATV Music Publishing Songwriting Camps Yield Over 300 Syncs as Program Expands to Miami & Atlanta

  19-10-2018 22:50
  
  Five years after starting its songwriting camps, Sony/ATV Music Publishing’s efforts have resulted in more than 300 sync licenses of original...
  
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• Watch Veteran Japanese Rockers THE BACK HORN Revisit Indies Track in New Video

  19-10-2018 22:18
  
  Japanese rockers THE BACK HORN released the new music video for their song "Doko He Iku" from their upcoming album ALL INDIES THE BACK HORN...
  
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• Quavo Crafts New Song for ESPN in Honor of LeBron James' First Home Game as a Los Angeles Laker

  19-10-2018 22:13
  
  LeBron James is the new king of Los Angeles. The Lakers star made his grand debut Thursday, but LA fell victim to the Portland Trail...
  
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• Chinese Producer Curtis Drops 'Gotta Like U' On Spinnin' Records: Listen

  19-10-2018 22:02
  
  With several tracks landing on Spinnin' Records, Chinese DJ/producer Curtis dropped another one, "Gotta Like U."
  The track is a fine...
  
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• LA Alt-Pop Artist Shane Releases New Single 'Trick' & Lyric Video: Listen

  19-10-2018 21:54
  
  LA-based alt-pop artist Shane returns with the new single “Trick,” out Friday (Oct. 19). The track features the 23-year-old's silky-...
  
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• Top 25 Halloween Songs: 2018

  19-10-2018 21:53
  
  From shopping malls to TV commercials to entire radio stations, Christmas music gets plenty of attention -- but what about Halloween? The trick-...
  
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• Twenty One Pilots' Trench' Rules Top Rock Albums, Entire Set Hits Top 25 of Hot Rock Songs Chart

  19-10-2018 21:50
  
  The entirety of twenty one pilots' new album Trench storms Billboard's Hot Rock Songs chart as the set launches at No. 1 on the Top Rock...
  
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• Executive Turntable: Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Nasvhille, Warner Bros. Records, Crush Music & More

  19-10-2018 21:48
  
  Sony Music Entertainment announced the promotion of Kirit Joshi to the role of senior vice president & chief information officer on Friday (Oct....
  
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• Executive Turntable: Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Nashville, Warner Bros. Records, Crush Music & More

  19-10-2018 21:48
  
  Sony Music Entertainment announced the promotion of Kirit Joshi to the role of senior vice president & chief information officer on Friday (Oct....
  
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• Meet Your New, Fabulous Drag Superheroes in Raunchy 'Super Drags' Trailer: Watch

  19-10-2018 21:35
  
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• Japanese Duo Kobukuro Charms Londoners With Impromptu Street Performance: Watch

  19-10-2018 21:32
  
  The J-pop duo Kobukuro flew to London to work with the Grammy-winning mastering engineer Tim Young on their first complete greatest hits album, ALL...
  
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• Katy Perry salutes gay fans at amfAR Gala

  19-10-2018 21:30 via music-news.com
  
  The pop star's boyfriend Orlando Bloom was among those supporting her at the tribute.
  
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• Amy Schumer backs out of Super Bowl ads to support Colin Kaepernick

  19-10-2018 21:30 via music-news.com
  
  Reports suggest Rihanna turned down a chance to perform at the Halftime Show to support the quarterback activist.
  
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• Belgian DJ Yves V on Why He Loves China & His Song 'Durga': Interview

  19-10-2018 21:18
  
  Tomorrowland's Belgian DJ Yves V returned to China for his fall tour last week, and on Friday (Oct. 19), released his new song with Brazil's...
  
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• Alejandra Guzman Returns With 'Soy Asi,' An Anthem About Self-Love and Empowerment: Interview

  19-10-2018 21:10
  
  After testing the waters in the urban scene, Alejandra Guzman returns to her musical roots with her new single and music video “Soy Asi,...
  
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• Tory Lanez & Meek Mill Hit the Catwalk in New 'Drip Drip Drip' Video: Watch

  19-10-2018 21:05
  
  It's litty again! Tory Lanez connects with frequent collaborator Meek Mill on another fiery track for his latest single with the...
  
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• How Morrissey and Spirituality Inspired Culture Club's First Album In 19 Years

  19-10-2018 21:02
  
  Culture Club is aware that many fans are still attached to its classic work, but on sixth album Life, out Oct. 26, the group didn’t pay it much...
  
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• Major Lazer Celebrates 10 Years With 'Essentials' Hits Collection

  19-10-2018 21:00
  
  Major Lazer celebrates a decade together with a 25-track compilation called Major Lazer Essentials. While Diplo noted in a recent...
  
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• Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross Reveal Weird Studio Habits, Spousal Pet Peeves & More

  19-10-2018 21:00
  
  Ashlee Simpson, 34, has returned to music after 10 years, this time with her husband (and Diana Ross’ son), Evan Ross, 30. The making of their...
  
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• Led by Drake, Hip-Hop Doubled Its Share of Hot 100 Top 10s Year-Over-Year in Third Quarter, Per Hit Songs Deconstructed Report

  19-10-2018 20:57
  
  Led by Drake, hip-hop sharply solidified its stronghold in the Billboard Hot 100's top 10 in the third quarter of 2018.
  According to Hit Songs...
  
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• Post Malone & Swae Lee, Dominic Fike, Zayn & More: Must-Hear Music Podcast

  19-10-2018 20:51
  
  On this week's Must-Hear Music podcast, we're looking at a couple top-notch team-ups from the new generation of music hitmakers. First, we...
  
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• New Johnny's Boy Band King & Prince Logs Second No. 1, DA PUMP Returns to No. 2 on Japan Hot 100

  19-10-2018 20:44
  
  King & Prince's second single, "Memorial," tops the Billboard Japan Hot 100 this week with 372,139 copies sold. The group's...
  
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• Jack White Opens AEG's Newest Venue in Berlin

  19-10-2018 20:40
  
  On Oct. 12, Jack White opened AEG’s newest venue in Berlin, Verti Music Hall. The 4,350-capacity German venue was at maximum attendance as...
  
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• JHart Bares His Heart for Tearful 'Why Does It Hurt' Video: Watch

  19-10-2018 20:37
  
  JHart, the solo performing name of songwriter-to-the-stars James Abrahart, discovered his breakout moment as a solo artist after digging deep into...
  
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• Matoma & ARIZONA Team Up for Upbeat 'Freaking Out' Remix: Listen

  19-10-2018 20:35
  
  Norwegian producer Matoma teamed up with electro pop band ARIZONA to create a fresh remix of their song "Freaking Out."
  The song's...
  
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• CNCO's 'Se Vuelve Loca' Hits No. 1 on Latin Pop Songs Chart

  19-10-2018 20:33
  
  CNCO controls the top of the Latin Pop Songs airplay chart as their “Se Vuelve Loca” jumps 2-1 in its 10th week...
  
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• Billboard Live Music Summit: Meet the Nominees For the First Ever Chip Hooper Award

  19-10-2018 19:59
  
  Billboard is honoring the late Chip Hooper from Paradigm with a new award for young professionals, to be given out Nov. 13 during the Billboard Live...
  
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• Chromeo Brings the Funk With High-Energy Tiny Desk Concert: Watch

  19-10-2018 19:48
  
  Taking to the intimate NPR Tiny Desk "stage" for the first time, Chromeo brought the heat in an one-of-a-kind...
  
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• 'Westside': Listen to First Two Songs From Unscripted Netflix Music Series

  19-10-2018 19:46
  
  Netflix, in collaboration with Warner Bros. Records, will bring its first-ever unscripted music series to the streaming service on November 9th ...
  
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• October's City of Hope and TJ Martell Events See Fundraising Climb As Music Industry Booms

  19-10-2018 19:15
  
  On Oct. 11 in Santa Monica, Calif., City of Hope honored outgoing Warner/Chappell Music chairman/CEO Jon Platt with its Spirit of Life...
  
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• Cher Lloyd Returns With Sultry New Single 'None Of My Business': Listen

  19-10-2018 19:11
  
  Cher Lloyd released her first solo song since 2016, "None Of My Business," on Friday (Oct. 19). The single follows...
  
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• Lady Gaga Shares Emotional Video For 'A Star Is Born' Track 'I'll Never Love Again'

  19-10-2018 19:07
  
  Lady Gaga shared the official video for A Star Is Born’s “I’ll Never Love Again" on Friday (Oct. 19).
  The video,...
  
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• James Arthur Releases Nostalgic New Single 'Empty Space': Listen

  19-10-2018 19:07
  
  James Arthur returns with a nostalgic, guitar-heavy new single "Empty Space," released via Columbia Records on Friday (Oct. 18)....
  
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• Godsmack Postpone Tour Following the Death of Tony Rombola's Son

  19-10-2018 19:06
  
  Godsmack has postponed their upcoming European tour in light of the unexpected death of guitarist Tony Rombola’s son. The band issued an...
  
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• Jess Glynne scores second Number 1 album

  19-10-2018 19:00 via music-news.com
  
  Congratulations to Jess Glynne, who lands straight in at Number 1 on the Official Albums Chart with Always In Between.
  
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• Calvin Harris and Sam Smith reclaim Number 1 single

  19-10-2018 18:59 via music-news.com
  
  Calvin Harris and Sam Smith have reclaimed the Number 1 on this week’s Official Singles Chart.
  
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• Luis Fonsi & Ozuna Love Like No Other in 'Imposible' Lyric Translation

  19-10-2018 18:52
  
  After recently receiving seven Guinness World Records titles with “Despacito,” Luis Fonsi is ready to continue breaking records with his...
  
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• Why Empress Of Wrote a 'Love Letter' To Fans On Second Album

  19-10-2018 18:49
  
  FROM: Pasadena, Calif.
  BILINGUAL OR BUST: Growing up outside Los Angeles, the Honduran-American singer born Lorely Rodriguez’s listening tastes...
  
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• Jess Glynne Unseats 'A Star Is Born' With Second U.K. No. 1 Album

  19-10-2018 18:47
  
  British pop singer-writer Jess Glynne scores her second U.K. No. 1 album in a row as Always In Between (Atlantic/Warner Music) arrives at the top....
  
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• Alcest Ends 'Kodama' Touring Cycle By Playing First U.S. Prophecy Fest

  19-10-2018 18:42
  
  French metal outlet Alcest is influential enough to lay claim to having started a subgenre of metal. And while it has toured the United States with...
  
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• 'American Idol' Alumni Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard Prepping Holiday Broadway Show

  19-10-2018 18:40
  
  Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard first collaborated during Season 2 of American Idol over fifteen years ago, but soon they’ll be sharing the...
  
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• Fans Flip Over Britney Spears' 'Domination' Residency Announcement: See Tweets

  19-10-2018 18:38
  
  Britney Spears took to The Ellen Show's YouTube channel on Oct. 18 to announce that her Domination Las Vegas residency will start in...
  
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• Jessie Reyez Drops New EP 'Being Human in Public': Listen

  19-10-2018 18:36
  
  Earlier this year, Billboard named Jessie Reyez as one of the 10 artists to blow up in the R&B/hip-hop sphere, and as we approach the...
  
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