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• Luis Fonsi, Carlos Vives & Alejandra Guzman Talk 'La Voz,' Their Biggest Competition as Coaches

  10-01-2019 23:54
  
  Telemundo is ready to premiere the first season of La Voz (The Voice) on Sunday, with Luis Fonsi, Alejandra Guzman, Carlos Vives and Wisin as coaches...
  
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• Trisha Yearwood Gets 'Frank' About Recording Her Sinatra Tribute Album at Grammy Museum Event

  10-01-2019 23:47
  
  When Trisha Yearwood sat down with producer Don Was and engineer Al Schmitt to discuss her new tribute album, Let’s Be Frank, she handed them...
  
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• R. Kelly associate is person of interest in Surviving R. Kelly premiere shooting threat

  10-01-2019 23:30 via music-news.com
  
  The man named is thought to be the singer's manager, who was recently accused of threatening the parents of one of Kelly's alleged sex slaves.
  
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• Florida Georgia Line star sprung vow renewal surprise on his wife

  10-01-2019 23:30 via music-news.com
  
  The singer and his bride celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary last month.
  
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• 'Drop R. Kelly' Airplane Banner to Fly Over Sony Music Offices on Friday

  10-01-2019 23:10
  
  Women's rights group UltraViolet has announced plans to fly an airplane towing a banner protesting R. Kelly over Sony Music offices in Culver...
  
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• Battle of the Grown-Up Boy Bands: BSB and NKOTB Face Off In 2019

  10-01-2019 23:00
  
  Wizened hunks New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys are both touring and releasing new music this year. How do their careers -- including their...
  
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• Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley, Rascal Flatts & More Pay Tribute to Troy Gentry at C'Ya on the Flipside Fundraiser

  10-01-2019 22:49
  
  Many artists playing the inaugural C'Ya on the Flipside fundraiser -- at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday night, to benefit...
  
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• Justin Tranter Teases Britney Spears' Next Album Has 'The Whole Spectrum of Bops'

  10-01-2019 22:21
  
  Britney Spears' 2019 plans have been put on hold as her father continues to recover from a colon rupture, which puts the fate of both her new...
  
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• Bhad Bhabie & Tory Lanez Flex in Neon-Splashed 'Babyface Savage' Video: Watch

  10-01-2019 22:14
  
  On the heels of releasing her first collaboration with Tory Lanez last week, Bhad Bhabie returns Thursday (Jan. 10) with a neon visual for...
  
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• Member of J-Pop Girl Group NGT48 Apologizes for Discussing Assault

  10-01-2019 22:12
  
  A member of J-pop girl group NGT48 apologized Thursday (Jan. 10) for publicly addressing an assault against her. Yamaguchi Maho, a member of the...
  
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• Diplo, Lyor Cohen, Lil Durk and More on What the Industry Can Expect In 2019

  10-01-2019 22:00
  
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  “There will be a lot of young songwriters coming out. We have a hip-hop wave right now, but more people are finding out about underground...
  
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• 'Que Leon' Movie, Starring Ozuna, Gets January Release Date in the U.S.

  10-01-2019 21:52
  
  The film Que León, marking Ozuna’s acting debut, is making its way to theaters in the U.S. and Latin America, Billboard has learned.
  The family...
  
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• RIAA Chief Mitch Glazier Talks 2019 Priorities, Lobbying the New 'Napster Generation' in Congress: Q&A

  10-01-2019 21:30
  
  After a year-and-a-half transition, Mitch Glazier just became chairman/CEO of the RIAA, succeeding Cary Sherman, who retired in December after more...
  
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• Britney Spears album on hold as she cares for sick dad

  10-01-2019 21:30 via music-news.com
  
  The pop superstar has postponed her Las Vegas residency comeback.
  
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• Weezer 'Hustle's to Sweet 16th Top 10 on Alternative Songs Chart

  10-01-2019 21:29
  
  Weezer tallies its 16th top 10 on Billboard's Alternative Songs airplay chart, as "Can't Knock the Hustle" rises 11-10 on the Jan....
  
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• Billy Joel to Hold First Concert at Camden Yards in July

  10-01-2019 21:00
  
  Singer Billy Joel will perform at Camden Yards this summer, the first concert to be held at the Orioles’ home ballpark since it opened in 1992...
  
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• Listen to Dance Icon Kaskade's #TBT Mixtape

  10-01-2019 20:41
  
  Welcome to #TBT Mixtape, Billboard's series that showcases artists' very own throwback-themed playlists exclusive to ...
  
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• Kehlani Builds & Becomes an Android in New Video for 'Nights Like This': Watch

  10-01-2019 20:32
  
  When Kehlani takes on the challenge of creating a new music video, fans always know that she delivers the best product possible. From her nostalgic,...
  
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• 'The Mood Has Changed': As the Business Grows, Labels Are Redefining Their Role

  10-01-2019 20:00
  
  During the past two decades, the major labels have gone from riches to rags -- and, more recently, to a remarkable recovery. But some of the online...
  
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• The Jon Hill Project Finds Hope After Addiction and Divorce on Debut 'Rebirth' Album: Premiere

  10-01-2019 20:00
  
  Multiple life-threatening overdoses. A crumbling divorce. Childhood bullying. The pressures of being thrown into the spotlight. These are all factors...
  
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• Rihanna Shares Sultry Valentine's Day-Themed Photo for Savage x Fenty Lingerie Collection

  10-01-2019 19:55
  
  Just in time for Valentine’s Day gifting season, Rihanna shared photos of her modeling the newest pieces for her Savage x Fenty's...
  
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• Wisin & Yandel Earn Career-High Touring Earnings With Puerto Rico Shows

  10-01-2019 19:48
  
  Wisin & Yandel roar atop the Hot Tours recap (see below) dated Jan. 12, 2019 by a margin of more than two-to-one. Over four shows (Nov. 30, Dec....
  
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• Openly Gay Latin Trap Artist Kevin Fret Shot and Killed at 24

  10-01-2019 19:33
  
  Kevin Fret, known by many as the first openly gay Latin trap artist, was shot and killed in Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Billboard has confirmed...
  
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• Grey Sign to Island Records, Drop Punchy 'Want You Back' With Léon: Listen

  10-01-2019 19:24
  
  Dance-pop fans around the world know Grey by now. The dyed-haired duo has a superfan in Grammy-nominated producer Zedd, who has said Grey are...
  
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• K-Pop Fans React to Big Hit's Announcement About Boy Band TXT: 'So Excited'

  10-01-2019 19:13
  
  Big Hit Entertainment, the label behind mega popular K-pop band BTS, announced that they would be revealing a new boy band today (Jan. 10).
  The new...
  
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• Billboard Dance Chart Upstarts: NOTD & Felix Jaehn, Luca Debonaire & Tony Ruiz, and Party Favor

  10-01-2019 19:08
  
  NOTD & Felix Jaehn feat. Georgia Ku & Captain Cuts, "So Close"
  Swedish DJ duo NOTD (Samuel Brandt and Tobias Danielsson), teaming...
  
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• Sadie Stanley Updates 'Kim Possible' Theme Song 'Call Me, Beep Me' for Disney Channel Live-Action Movie: Exclusive

  10-01-2019 19:00
  
  Animated childhood favorite Kim Possible is returning to the Disney Channel next month -- but this time, it's in live action. Ahead of the Disney...
  
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• How Spotify Is Scooping Up Indie Artists & Edging In on Label Territory

  10-01-2019 18:51
  
  As a songwriter for megastars like Drake and Rihanna, Starrah never has to worry about where or how to distribute her work. But as a singer and...
  
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• Why Alt-Radio Is Suddenly Embracing Hip-Hop

  10-01-2019 18:43
  
  Last November, “Falling Down” -- a collaboration between Lil Peep and XXXTentacion, two rapper-singers who had died within the...
  
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• Buddy Delivers Groovy Performance For NPR Tiny Desk Concert: Watch

  10-01-2019 18:39
  
  Buddy's Harlan & Alondra 12-track debut album was one of the more criminally underrated projects of 2018. The Compton native kicked off...
  
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• Luis Fonsi Will Release New Album 'Vida' Feb. 1: Exclusive

  10-01-2019 18:36
  
  We’ve been talking a Luis Fonsi album ever since the release of the world-beating “Despacito” in early 2017. Now, the time is...
  
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• Ariana Grande Gets 'Next' No. 1 on Dance Club Songs Chart

  10-01-2019 18:33
  
  Ariana Grande earns her fifth No. 1 on Billboard's Dance Club Songs chart (dated Jan. 12) with "Thank U, Next" (2-1). The former...
  
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• Calvin Harris, Tiësto, Zedd Lead Hakkasan Group's 2019 Las Vegas Roster: Exclusive

  10-01-2019 18:32
  
  Las Vegas has long been a mecca of entertainment, but it's not for beginner acts. Some of the brightest stars in the world make their homes in...
  
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• Troye Sivan Has a Romanic Beach Rendezvous In 'Lucky Strike' Video: Watch

  10-01-2019 18:31
  
  Troye Sivan has a cure for those winter blues: his new video for “Lucky Strike”, out today (Jan. 10), which chronicles a romantic romp on...
  
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• Machine Gun Kelly on Playing Mötley Crüe Bad Boy Tommy Lee In 'The Dirt'

  10-01-2019 18:27
  
  Mötley Crüe’s 2001 group memoir, The Dirt, is aptly named in more ways than one: a filter-free chronicle of the hair metal band’s...
  
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• Post Malone & Swae Lee's 'Sunflower' Hits No. 1 On Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart

  10-01-2019 18:25
  
  Post Malone and Swae Lee’s “Sunflower” shines atop the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart with a 2-1 climb on the ranking dated Jan....
  
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• With Stocks In Flux, Why Analysts Think the Music Business Can Weather a Possible Recession

  10-01-2019 18:10
  
  The last time the stock market crashed, in 2008, CD sales had cratered, summer tours were canceled and one of the major record labels faced serious...
  
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• The 1975's Matty Healy Tweets 'Hello' at Shawn Mendes, Asks Harry Styles If He Can Produce a Record

  10-01-2019 18:08
  
  The 1975's Matty Healy had Shawn Mendes at hello. Literally. On Thursday morning (Jan. 10), Healy tweeted out a simple...
  
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• How Pardison Fontaine Went From Writing With Cardi and Kanye to Savvy Solo MC

  10-01-2019 18:03
  
  Not so long ago, Jordan Thorpe was clocking hours as a middle school ­substitute teacher in a down-and-out Hudson Valley New York town. Then one...
  
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• Tori Kelly & Kirk Franklin's 'Never Alone' Hits No. 1 On Hot Gospel Songs Chart

  10-01-2019 18:00
  
  Tori Kelly's "Never Alone," featuring Kirk Franklin, ascends 2-1 on Billboard's streaming-, airplay- and sales-based Hot Gospel...
  
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• Natalie Shay's 'Yesterday' Is An Ode for Realizing You Can Do Better: Premiere

  10-01-2019 17:55
  
  Natalie Shay is introducing herself to the world one song at a time -- including the new "Yesterday," premiering exclusively below and here...
  
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• Swedish House Mafia's 2019 Tour Schedule: See the Dates

  10-01-2019 17:54
  
  Following Swedish House Mafia's epic reunion in 2018 at the 20th anniversary of Ultra Miami, dance stans went into a frenzy and eagerly...
  
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• Timmy Trumpet & Kastra's 'Wassup' Is a Blast Of Disco House Brightness: Exclusive

  10-01-2019 17:50
  
  Timmy Trumpet starts 2019 with a big bang on "Wassup (Listen To The Horns)," featuring Kastra and vocal work from...
  
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• Imagine Dragons Singer Dan Reynolds and Wife Say They 'Are Rebuilding'

  10-01-2019 17:48
  
  Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds appears to be mending his relationship with Aja Volkman. "Last year we killed each other...
  
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• Palisades Debut On Emerging Artists Chart, lovelytheband Returns to No. 1

  10-01-2019 17:35
  
  Palisades debut at No. 12 on Billboard's Emerging Artists chart (dated Jan. 12), thanks to the post-hardcore rock group's...
  
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• 'A Star Is Born,' 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Among Guild of Music Supervisors 2019 Nominees: Exclusive

  10-01-2019 17:30
  
  The awards season is heating up for A Star Is Born and Bohemian Rhapsody, which earn nominations for next month’s Guild of Music Supervisors...
  
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• Post Malone Tops Artist 100 Chart For First Time Since May

  10-01-2019 17:29
  
  Post Malone rises 3-1 on the Billboard Artist 100 chart (dated Jan. 12) to become the top musical act in the U.S. for a third total...
  
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• David Foster's Humanitarian Work to Be Honored at 2019 Juno Awards

  10-01-2019 17:10
  
  Canadian producer David Foster, whose long list of credits include hits for Andrea Bocelli, Celine Dion, Josh Groban, Christina Aguilera, Madonna,...
  
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• Latin's New Superstar Rosalía on Working With Pharrell and Taking Flamenco Global

  10-01-2019 17:05
  
  "There is no one who makes decisions for me -- never,” says Rosalía. The 25-year-old singer-songwriter is based in Barcelona, but right...
  
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• Welshly Arms Delivers Punchy Rock Anthem With 'Learn to Let Go': Premiere

  10-01-2019 17:00
  
  Welshly Arms' second album No Place Is Home has been out for just over six months, but that hasn't stopped the Cleveland rock...
  
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