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• Jennifer Lopez and Miley Cyrus remember Oribe Canales in emotional tributes

  17-12-2018 23:30 via music-news.com
  
  The celebrity hairstylist also worked with Cindy Crawford and Naomi Campbell.
  
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• Cardi B defends publicist over Offset stage crash

  17-12-2018 23:30 via music-news.com
  
  The festival organisers were not aware the rapper was going to show up.
  
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• Ricardo Montaner Reveals How J Balvin & Lali Ended Up in His '¿Que Vas A Hacer?' Video

  17-12-2018 23:11
  
  On Nov. 30, Ricardo Montaner dropped his new single “¿Que vas a hacer?” with a surprising video starring J Balvin and Lali...
  
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• Spotify Stock Slips to Lowest Price Since Going Public As Market Falls Overall

  17-12-2018 23:04
  
  Spotify’s stock price fell to $120 per share during trading on the New York Stock Exchange today, closing at $120.47 -- its lowest since...
  
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• Maluma Announces 'Mala Mia' Remix With Anitta & Becky G While Getting a Tattoo: Watch

  17-12-2018 22:43
  
  Maluma had a great surprise for all his fans. The Colombian singer announced that he will be releasing a new version of “Mala Mia” with...
  
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• XXXTentacion's 'Skins' Album Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart

  17-12-2018 22:22
  
  XXXTentacion’s first posthumously released album, Skins, debuts at No. 1 the Billboard 200 chart. The set, which was released on Dec. 7 via Bad...
  
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• Dua Lipa Co-Writes 'Swan Song' for Upcoming Action Film 'Alita: Battle Angel'

  17-12-2018 21:31
  
  Dua Lipa announced that she will co-write the new single “Swan Song” for Twentieth Century Fox’s newest action-adventure film...
  
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• Kelly Clarkson: 'Aretha Franklin's music helped me overcome my shyness'

  17-12-2018 21:30 via music-news.com
  
  The singer's previous album was inspired by Franklin.
  
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• Shawn Mendes Sells Out First Ever Stadium Show in Minutes

  17-12-2018 21:29
  
  On the heels of Shawn Mendes' two Grammy nominations for song of the year and best pop vocal album, the "In My Blood" singer-...
  
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• New 'Punk Rock Girl' Musical to Feature Songs by Pink, Avril Lavigne, Pat Benatar & More

  17-12-2018 21:07
  
  A new Joe Iconis musical called Punk Rock Girl will include songs written and made famous by female artists like Pat Benatar, Bikini Kill,...
  
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• Garth Brooks Adds Second Minneapolis Show at Governor's Request

  17-12-2018 20:50
  
  Country superstar Garth Brooks says Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton is why he’s adding a second concert when he visits Minneapolis.
  Brooks told...
  
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• Alabama Mark 50 Years With Anniversary Tour

  17-12-2018 20:27
  
  Alabama will mark their 50th year together with a new tour in 2019, more than a year after founding member Jeff Cook announced that he has...
  
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• Offset Rings in 27th Birthday With Lavish 'Set Gala' in Los Angeles: Inside the Party

  17-12-2018 20:18
  
  On Saturday, Offset rang in his 27th birthday with the second “Set Gala” at the historic Wilshire Ebell of Los Angeles. Just hours before...
  
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• Brett Kissel Wraps Record-Breaking Canadian Trek

  17-12-2018 20:11
  
  Country singer Brett Kissel can finally stop and take a breather.
  The "Airwaves" singer is enjoying a break in Hawaii after a...
  
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• The 20 Best Latin Songs of 2018: Critics' Picks

  17-12-2018 20:01
  
  Regardless of what the Grammys may think, Latin music was dominated by urban beats in 2018 -- more specifically that syncopated reggaetón beat...
  
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• Lil Wayne Enters 'The Bumbu Room' to Answer Fans' Questions About Kobe Bryant, Nicki Minaj & More: Exclusive

  17-12-2018 20:00
  
  Lil Wayne enters The Bumbu Room for the debut episode of the fresh series from the luxe liquor brand, premiering with Billboard Monday (Dec. 17...
  
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• Concord Music Acquires Samuel French, Storied Theatrical Publisher

  17-12-2018 19:54
  
  Concord Music announced on Monday the acquisition of iconic theatre licensor and publisher Samuel French, which will help anchor Concord...
  
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• Celebrity Hairstylist Oribe Canales Dies at 62

  17-12-2018 19:26
  
  Oribe Canales, one of the most beloved hairstylists in Hollywood, was mourned on Monday (Dec. 17) after he died at age 62, as a...
  
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• 9 Inspirational Quotes From Jennifer Lopez's 'Second Act' Movie

  17-12-2018 19:20
  
  Jennifer Lopez is wrapping up 2018 with an empowering new movie called Second Act.
  Directed by Peter Segal and starring JLo, Leah Remini, and Vanessa...
  
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• Mariah Carey's 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' Is Highest-Charting Billboard Hot 100 Holiday Hit in 60 Years

  17-12-2018 19:19
  
  Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" becomes the highest-charting yuletide hit in 60 years on the Billboard Hot 100, as it...
  
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• The 5 Best Remixes of Marshmello & Bastille's 'Happier'

  17-12-2018 19:11
  
  Who would have thought that a sentient dessert and a UK rock band could come together to make one of the biggest hits of 2018? Marshmello and...
  
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• Paul McCartney and Emma Stone Stand Up Against Bullying in 'Who Cares' Video: Watch

  17-12-2018 19:10
  
  Paul McCartney released a musical short film starring Emma Stone for his single "Who Cares" as an Apple Music exclusive on Monday (Dec...
  
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• The 5 Best Independent Dance Labels of 2018

  17-12-2018 19:09
  
  How many times did you listen to Loud Luxury's "Body" this year? How excited are you about Above & Beyond's second...
  
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• Ava Max vs. Lad Baby vs. Ariana Grande for 2018’s Official Christmas Number 1

  17-12-2018 18:59 via music-news.com
  
  The race for this year’s Official Christmas Number 1 single is in full swing, with three acts locked in a close battle for 2018’s festive crown.
  
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• The Greatest Showman eyeing the UK’s Christmas Number 1 album

  17-12-2018 18:58 via music-news.com
  
  After reclaiming the top spot last Friday with its strongest combined sales week yet, The Greatest Showman is in pole position for this year’s Official Christmas Number 1 album.
  
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• Mac Miller's Manager Christian Clancy Pens Heartfelt Op-Ed: 'He Led With the Soul'

  17-12-2018 18:40
  
  The world has become privy to uncovered personal stories paying testament to the type of compassionate and multi-talented individual...
  
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• Luke Pritchard: 'Mick (Jagger) He’s just the greatest'

  17-12-2018 18:36 via music-news.com
  
  The Kooks’ lead singer Luke Pritchard and guitarist Hugh Harris are the latest guests to appear on online music TV show Red Stripe Presents: This Feeling TV.
  
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• The 20 Best K-pop Albums of 2018: Critics' Picks

  17-12-2018 18:27
  
  It’s hard to overstate the breakthrough K-pop albums have had on American charts this year, where the presence of Korean artists on the...
  
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• Martin Bandier's Final Year-End Message to Sony/ATV Staff Lauds MMA, EMI Deal & Drake's Dominance

  17-12-2018 18:26
  
  Sony/ATV Music Publishing chairman and CEO Martin Bandier offered praise for days to his staff in his final year-end memo before...
  
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• Live Nation Appoints Two Presidents of Concerts in Major Florida Markets

  17-12-2018 18:24
  
  Live Nation Entertainment has named Brittany Flores as president of Miami- U.S. Concerts. In her new position, Flores will oversee the booking,...
  
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• Ariana Grande's 'Thank U, Next' Rules Billboard Hot 100 for Fifth Week, Halsey's 'Without Me' Rises to No. 2

  17-12-2018 18:24
  
  Ariana Grande's "Thank U, Next" leads the Billboard Hot 100 (dated Dec. 22) for a fifth week, holding off Halsey's "Without Me...
  
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• Deaf and Loud Concert Experience Interprets Eminem, White Stripes & More at Pioneering Event

  17-12-2018 18:20
  
  If the idea of a night of music played by, and for, those who can't hear it might raise eyebrows, it proved to be both possible and successful on...
  
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• Carlos Santana Teaches the Art and Soul Of Guitar Via Online Classes

  17-12-2018 18:18
  
  Carlos Santana just blessed aspiring and emerging musicians everywhere with the best holiday gift: online guitar classes!
  The renowned 71-year-old...
  
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• MAMA 2018 Celebrates 10th Year With Look to Future Of K-Pop's Place in Global Music Industry

  17-12-2018 18:11
  
  Celebrating its 10th year, the Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) kicked off on Dec. 10 in Korea, headed to Japan on Dec. 12, and ended in Hong Kong on...
  
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• St. Vincent On Her Reworked 'MassEducation' LP & Her 2019 Plans: 'The Best Thing I'm Going to Do Is the Next Thing'

  17-12-2018 18:07
  
  As 2018 winds down, Billboard is asking some of the artists who helped define the year in music to look back on their accomplishments, their favorite...
  
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• Banc of California Stadium Announces Brian Smith as Event Director

  17-12-2018 18:00
  
  Banc of California Stadium Entertainment has named Brian Smith the new event director. President of Banc of California Stadium Entertainment and evp...
  
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• Machine Gun Kelly Flies Out to See Pete Davidson: 'Gonna Make Sure He's Good'

  17-12-2018 17:58
  
  After Pete Davidson shared an alarming Instagram post this past Saturday (Dec. 15), his friend and co-star Machine Gun Kelly flew to New...
  
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• A.CHAL on His New EP 'EXOTIGAZ,' the Success of 'Love N Hennessy' & Why He Doesn't Care About The Grammys

  17-12-2018 17:54
  
  In spaces that habitually commodify Latinidad or overlook it, Peruvian-born, singer-songwriter, and producer, A.CHAL worked magic by bringing his...
  
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• Wild Child Gets Deeply Personal In 'Sinking Ship' Video: Premiere

  17-12-2018 17:51
  
  Wild Child's new single "Sinking Ship" is so personal to the Austin, Texas group's Kelsey Wilson -- "The percussion is...
  
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• Black Eyed Peas and Nas Take it 'Back 2 Hiphop' With New Single: Watch

  17-12-2018 17:50
  
  The Black Eyed Peas are throwing it back to the early days with "Back 2 Hiphop" featuring Nas, out today (Dec. 17).
  The...
  
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• 'Drag Race' Star Naomi Smalls Strikes a 'Pose' With Kim Chi in New Video: Watch

  17-12-2018 17:49
  
  RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 4 contestant Naomi Smalls shows off leg-endary looks in her new track and music video, “Pose.” The...
  
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• Slushii Breaks Down Beautiful, Vulnerable 'Dream' LP Track-By-Track: Exclusive

  17-12-2018 17:45
  
  Playtime is over; Slushii is officially grown up. The 21-year-old producer's third album, Dream just dropped, and its 16 tracks...
  
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• Lil Xan Says He's Left Rehab and Is 'Sober'

  17-12-2018 17:32
  
  Back in November, Lil Xan announced plans to head into rehab to complete his journey to sobriety. Two weeks after Xan's girlfriend, Annie, shared...
  
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• The 20 Best K-pop Songs of 2018: Critics' Picks

  17-12-2018 17:26
  
  In 2018, Korean artists pushed the boundaries of what K-pop can do on the world stage. BTS led the charge, sweeping awards, chart victories and...
  
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• Hipgnosis Acquires Tricky Stewart Songs, Including 'Single Ladies' and 'Baby'

  17-12-2018 17:15
  
  Hipgnosis Songs, the music IP investment company set up by former Beyoncé and Guns N' Roses manager Merck Mercuriadis, has announced its fifth...
  
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• Sofi Tukker Extends Third Side Music Publishing Deal

  17-12-2018 17:00
  
  Electronic music duo Sofi Tukker re-signed their publishing deal with Third Side Music.
  "Extremely happy to be extending our relationship with...
  
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• Nipsey Hussle On Why 'Victory Lap' Is the Best Rap Album Of 2018: It's 'What Our Genre Sounds Like at Its Best'

  17-12-2018 17:00
  
  Over the course of the next few weeks, Billboard will be allowing artists behind some of the year’s most notable hip-hop and R&B releases...
  
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• Joe Osborn, Wrecking Crew Bassist, Dies at 81

  17-12-2018 17:00
  
  Joe Osborn, the legendary bass player for the studio supergroup known as the "Wrecking Crew," has died at age 81. The director of a 2008...
  
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• Noel Gallagher: 'Liam is making me richer by playing Oasis songs'

  17-12-2018 16:30 via music-news.com
  
  Noel Gallagher has once again confirmed an Oasis reunion is not on the cards.
  
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• Cardi B Defends Publicist After Offset/Rolling Loud Debacle: 'I Cherish My Day Ones'

  17-12-2018 16:28
  
  After Cardi B seemed to be taken back by Offset's awkward apology during her headlining Rolling Loud (Dec. 15) set, Cardi...
  
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