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• Lady Gaga & JAY-Z refused to be part of damning new R. Kelly series

  03-01-2019 23:30 via music-news.com
  
  Celine Dion, Erykah Badu, and Dave Chappelle also didn't want to talk about Kelly behind his back.
  
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• Jessie J taking social media break due to 'heavy personal stuff'

  03-01-2019 23:30 via music-news.com
  
  The star lost her personal bodyguard and close friend in late December.
  
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• Halsey goes public with Yungblud romance

  03-01-2019 23:30 via music-news.com
  
  The singer called it quits with G-Eazy for the second time in October (18).
  
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• IZ*ONE Looks to the Future After Seeing Major Success With Debut Single 'La Vie En Rose': Exclusive

  03-01-2019 23:26
  
  They say that third time’s a charm, but it’s more of a star in the case of IZ*ONE -- at least based on how they stylize their name. The...
  
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• Coachella's 'Gucci Gang' Act Is Actually Gucci Mane, Lil Pump & Smokepurpp Performing Together

  03-01-2019 23:22
  
  When Coachella unveiled its stacked 2019 lineup Wednesday night, many were confused as to who "Gucci Gang" was when listed as an...
  
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• Eminem & Kanye West Have the Most Popular Workout Songs on Spotify

  03-01-2019 23:08
  
  Spotify used data from its more than 43.5 million workout-themed playlists on the streaming service to determine the most popular sweating-it-...
  
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• New York's Webster Hall Announces Spring Reopening

  03-01-2019 22:34
  
  Iconic New York City music venue Webster Hall has announced it will reopen this spring, following a year and a half of renovations.
  Webster Hall...
  
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• Slim Jxmmi Reportedly Involved in New Zealand Street Brawl That Leaves One Stabbed

  03-01-2019 22:26
  
  Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi are currently trekking through Australia and New Zealand as part of a few Rae Sremmurd tour dates to begin the new year...
  
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• Kaskade's 'Tight' Single Receives Slick Remix From J. Worra: Exclusive

  03-01-2019 22:06
  
  Back in October, Kaskade delighted fans with his ultra-cool, Madge-assisted single “Tight.” A nod to his early house days, the track...
  
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• Shakira's Blast From the Past With Alejandro Sanz, Nicky Jam as a Kid & More Epic #TBT Photos

  03-01-2019 22:02
  
  It's the first Thursday of 2019, meaning it’s officially the first #TBT of the year.
  In true Billboard Latin fashion, we searched for what...
  
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• ARTBAT Return to Solomun's Diynamic With 'Upperground': Exclusive

  03-01-2019 21:44
  
  Hailing from Ukraine​, ARTBAT have become increasingly pervasive among the underground, most notably through their work on Solomun...
  
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• Lobbying For Spots On the Music Modernization Act's Licensing Collective Heats Up

  03-01-2019 21:37
  
  The newly-passed Music Modernization Act calls for the creation of a music licensing collective (MLC) -- and the competition is heating up over who...
  
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• A$AP Bari Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault in the U.K.

  03-01-2019 21:36
  
  An American hip-hop impresario and fashion designer was fined Thursday (Jan. 3) for sexual assault after pleading guilty in a London court.
  A$AP Bari...
  
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• Banda El Recodo, Christian Nodal, Raymix & More to Perform at Dia Nacional de la Banda: See Full Lineup

  03-01-2019 21:33
  
  The year has kicked off with a promising announcement for all Regional Mexican music lovers: The Día Nacional de la Banda is coming to town.
  Some of...
  
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• Listen to French Electro-R&B Artist & Producer Claude Violante's #TBT Mixtape

  03-01-2019 21:27
  
  Welcome to #TBT Mixtape, Billboard's series that showcases artists' very own throwback-themed playlists exclusive to ...
  
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• Jessie J Announces Social Media Hiatus After 'Some Unexpected Heavy Personal Stuff'

  03-01-2019 21:22
  
  Jessie J announced Thursday (Jan. 3) that she would be taking a break from social media. In the new year she wants to focus on being "present...
  
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• How The Glands' Posthumous Swan Song Solidified the Legacy of Late Frontman Ross Shapiro

  03-01-2019 21:18
  
  Some musical acts are fortunate enough to leave a large catalog behind before the principal creator passes away (consider the discography of...
  
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• Major Lazer & J Balvin Collab Coming in 2019

  03-01-2019 21:04
  
  Way back before dancehall was in Drake songs and pop rhythms across terrestrial United States radio, Major Lazer mined the Caribbean for...
  
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• 5 Dance Music Hot Takes on Coachella's 2018 Lineup: There's Zedd, Diplo, Aphex Twin & A Whole Lotta House

  03-01-2019 20:48
  
  The Coachella lineup just dropped for 2019, and drops are very in this season. Electronic artists have a huge hold on the three-day festival,...
  
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• Nancy Pelosi Elected Speaker of the House, Invites Tony Bennett & Grateful Dead's Mickey Hart to Ceremony

  03-01-2019 20:36
  
  The 116th Congress gaveled into session Thursday swathed in history, returning Nancy Pelosi to the House speaker’s office and ushering in a...
  
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• Ariana Grande Makes History as Youngest Coachella Headliner Ever

  03-01-2019 20:17
  
  Ariana Grande will make history as the youngest artist to ever headline Coachella, at just 25 years old.
  The "Thank U, Next"...
  
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• J Balvin, Rosalia, Bad Bunny & More Bring Latin Flavor to Coachella 2019 Lineup

  03-01-2019 20:02
  
  It looks like Latin music will continue to take center stage in 2019, judging from the lineup for this year's Coachella Valley Music and Arts...
  
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• The Best Fake Coachella Lineups: Jonas Brothers, Ally From 'A Star Is Born' & More

  03-01-2019 19:28
  
  This year's Coachella lineup has been the topic of the day after the 2019 roster was dropped just before midnight ET Wednesday night (Jan. 2...
  
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• Helped by Beyonce Video, Louvre Museum Breaks Visitor Record in 2018

  03-01-2019 19:18
  
  The Louvre in Paris, the world’s most visited museum, received a record 10.2 million visitors in 2018, numbers boosted by a video clip shot by...
  
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• Shangela Reveals Planned 'All Stars' Lip Sync to 'Wrecking Ball' & Miley Cyrus Approves

  03-01-2019 19:16
  
  In an exciting Instagram video, Drag Race alum Shangela revealed her planned lip sync performance of Miley Cyrus' "Wrecking...
  
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• Bad Bunny Scores First No. 1 On Top Latin Albums Chart With Debut LP 'X 100PRE'

  03-01-2019 19:11
  
  After five months of Ozuna monopolizing the No. 1 slot on the Top Latin Albums chart, Bad Bunny has taken over No. 1 position with his surprise album...
  
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• A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Talks 'Hoodie SZN,' New York Hip-Hop & Why He's the 'Rapping Version' of Michael Jackson

  03-01-2019 19:05
  
  In 2018, hip-hop was gifted a smorgasbord of new releases by some of our favorite artists. We watched The Carters pilot their way back to happiness...
  
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• Captain & Tennille's History On Billboard Charts: 'Love Will Keep Us Together,' 'Muskrat Love' & More

  03-01-2019 18:55
  
  Following the death of Daryl Dragon, the "Captain" in pop duo Captain & Tennille, who died Jan. 2 at age...
  
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• NYC Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment Commissioner Shifts to Census Director Role

  03-01-2019 18:28
  
  Julie Menin, who has served as commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment in New York City since February 2016, has been...
  
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• Blackpink, Hyukoh and Perfume Fans React to 2019 Coachella Lineup

  03-01-2019 18:16
  
  Coachella announced its 2019 festival lineup on Wednesday (Jan. 2), and the Internet erupted in excitement over the news that K-pop quartet BLACKPINK...
  
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• R. Kelly Plans to Sue Lifetime Network If 'Surviving R. Kelly' Documentary Airs: Report

  03-01-2019 18:01
  
  Lifetime is slated to air their highly-anticipated Surviving R. Kelly documentary Thursday night (Jan. 3); it will feature testimonies from a group...
  
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• Flume Hints at 2019 Return: 'I'll Be Back in Your Life'

  03-01-2019 17:53
  
  Right before the New Year, Flume took to social media to reassure his fans that he'll be back in their lives in 2019.
  In an Instagram post,...
  
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• Apple Stock Sinks After iPhone Sales Forecast Cut

  03-01-2019 17:44
  
  Apple shares plunged on Thursday morning after the tech giant slashed its first quarter revenue forecast.
  The iPhone maker's stock fell by $14.23...
  
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• Pegi Young's Best Songs: 10 Great Tracks From the Undersung Songwriter

  03-01-2019 17:34
  
  The late Pegi Young may be publicly known for her 36-year marriage to the legendary songwriter Neil Young, but she had a music career full of heart...
  
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• Everything to Know About the Korean Show That 'The Masked Singer' Is Based On

  03-01-2019 17:31
  
  The Masked Singer premiered last night (Jan. 2), and has built up a lot of buzz for its spectacle and the mystery surrounding its hidden performers,...
  
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• Five Takeaways From the 2019 Coachella Lineup: More International Hitmakers, Fewer Rap Stars & One Surprise Headliner

  03-01-2019 17:27
  
  Hope you stayed up late watching West Coast basketball (and/or the Masked Singer premiere) last night -- otherwise you might've...
  
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• YouTube and Coachella Expand Livestream Pact to Include Both Weekends

  03-01-2019 17:22
  
  When Coachella rolls around this April, couch-bound fans will have double the chances to watch, thanks to an expanded partnership between the...
  
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• Toni Braxton and Birdman Appear to Call Off Engagement: 'It's Over'

  03-01-2019 17:20
  
  After announcing their engagement last year, it appears that Birdman and Toni Braxton are longer an item. 
  On Tuesday (Jan. 2), both...
  
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• Idris Elba at Coachella 2019: What You Need to Know About His Music Career

  03-01-2019 17:20
  
  Idris Elba may be best known for his roles in film and television, but the British actor has been steadily making moves as a DJ and producer...
  
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• 'The Notebook' Heads to Broadway, With Songs by Ingrid Michaelson

  03-01-2019 16:56
  
  Nicholas Sparks' best-selling novel The Notebook is being turned into a Broadway musical.
  Ingrid Michaelson and Bekhan Brunstetter...
  
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• Anuel AA and Karol G Tease New Collaboration 'Secreto'

  03-01-2019 16:33
  
  Anuel AA and Karol G are living their relationship dream, and continue to spread their happiness with all their fans. The couple is getting ready to...
  
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• Lily Allen splits from boyfriend Meridian Dan

  03-01-2019 16:30 via music-news.com
  
  The Smile singer said it is the first time she has been single since she was 15 years old.
  
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• Kim Kardashian and Kanye West hired new surrogate for latest pregnancy - report

  03-01-2019 16:30 via music-news.com
  
  The surrogate who carried the couple's child Chicago couldn't do it this time around.
  
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• Kim Kardashian and Kanye West hired new surrogate for latest pregnancy

  03-01-2019 16:30 via music-news.com
  
  The surrogate who carried the couple's child Chicago couldn't do it this time around.
  
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• Cardi B halts New Zealand gig to fix wardrobe malfunction

  03-01-2019 16:30 via music-news.com
  
  Cardi B received a warm welcome in New Zealand - and showed off her twerking skills during a festival gig.
  
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• Ariana Grande, Zedd, Billie Eilish and More React to Coachella 2019 Lineup

  03-01-2019 16:01
  
  Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival announced their epic 2019 lineup on Wednesday (Jan. 2), with headliners Childish Gambino, Tame Impala ...
  
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• Halle Berry, Jessica Chastain and Harrison Ford Set to Present at Golden Globe Awards

  03-01-2019 15:33
  
  The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has announced the first round of stars that will be presenting at the 2019 Golden Globe Awards.
  Sam...
  
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• iHeartMedia Names Hetal Patel EVP of SmartAudio Intelligence Insights

  03-01-2019 15:06
  
  iHeartMedia has named Hetal Patel executive vice president of SmartAudio Intelligence Insights, the radio giant's team dedicated to consumer...
  
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• J Balvin, Rosalia, and Bad Bunny Fans React to 2019 Coachella Lineup

  03-01-2019 14:53
  
  Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2019 organizers announced on Wednesday (Jan. 2) that J Balvin, Bad Bunny, Rosalia, Mon Laferte and Los...
  
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• Taylor Swift shutting down social media app

  03-01-2019 12:30 via music-news.com
  
  Taylor Swift fans have had mixed reactions to the demise of the singer's social media app.
  
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