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• Queen Latifah on the Importance of AT&T's Dream In Black Campaign

  08-03-2019 23:57
  
  When AT&T launched its Dream In Black campaign last year, the initiative caught the attention of a powerful proponent of its mission to shine a...
  
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• Must-Hear Music Podcast: Jonas Brothers, Juice WRLD, Marshmello x Chvrches & More

  08-03-2019 23:39
  
  It's safe to say that when 2019 started no one was 1) expecting a new Jonas Brothers song 2) expecting a new Jonas Brothers song to be...
  
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• Filter's Richard Patrick Says He Was 'Gutted' After Texas Concert Was Canceled Over Anti-Trump Facebook Post

  08-03-2019 23:35
  
  Rock band Filter had their show canceled Thursday night over a Facebook post and the band’s intent to portray the American flag upside down in...
  
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• 'Ellen DeGeneres Show' & Spotify Team Up to Offer Exclusive Content Through New Ellen Hub

  08-03-2019 23:27
  
  While fans of Ellen DeGeneres and her show can watch the talk show titan entertain the masses every weekday, the star is now offering them even more...
  
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• Steve Aoki & Dagny Open Fire With 'Hit Your Heart' Collab: Listen

  08-03-2019 23:20
  
  Steve Aoki adds another weapon to his sonic arsenal Friday (March 8) with “Hit Your Heart,” a collaboration with Norwegian pop queen...
  
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• Maluma Shares Details of His Recording Session & 'Beautiful Connection' With Madonna: Exclusive

  08-03-2019 23:08
  
  Meeting Madonna is something on many music fans' wish list. But to be able to record a song with the superstar is beyond anything Maluma could...
  
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• Alice Cooper Shares 2019 Plans, Defends Hollywood Vampires Bandmate Johnny Depp

  08-03-2019 22:39
  
  This year marks the 50th anniversary of the very first Alice Cooper album, Pretties For You. But don't plan a party or send presents -- the shock...
  
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• Executive Turntable: Moves at Sony/ATV Music Publishing, BMG, AWAL, Gibson & More

  08-03-2019 22:29
  
  Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) named Mitch Ballard senior director of creative on Feb. 19 for the company’s new office in Austin, Texas. He will...
  
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• Train Service From LA Planned for Next Year's Coachella

  08-03-2019 22:20
  
  Transportation officials are working on using Amtrak train service to help alleviate notorious traffic heading to and from the annual Coachella and...
  
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• Daya Can't Fall Asleep on Pulsating New Song 'Insomnia': Listen

  08-03-2019 22:16
  
  Everyone has those nights where no matter what you do, sleep just escapes you. Rising pop star Daya knows the feeling, as she shows on her brand-new...
  
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• Lil Baby Abandons Hustlin' to Pursue His Rap Dreams in New 'Pure Cocaine' Video: Watch

  08-03-2019 22:02
  
  After cashing in on a stellar 2018, Lil Baby is a bona fide star of the next generation bubbling out of the ATL. The Drip Harder rapper...
  
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• Eventbrite's Slower Than Expected Integration With Ticketfly Was Key Factor in Stock Drop

  08-03-2019 22:02
  
  On first glance, Eventbrite's fourth quarter earnings report issued Thursday (March 7) had the strong top-line figures investors wanted...
  
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• Micky Dolenz & Mike Nesmith on Touring After Peter Tork's Death, Future of the Monkees

  08-03-2019 21:50
  
  Surviving Monkees Micky Dolenz and Mike Nesmith are mourning bandmate Peter Tork on the road right now, but their emotions are a bit different from...
  
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• Greyson Chance Hopes His Ex Listens to His New Song 'Timekeeper' & 'Hates It': Listen

  08-03-2019 21:43
  
  It’s been a long time since up-and-comer Greyson Chance stunned his sixth-grade classmates and became a viral sensation with his cover of Lady...
  
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• R. Kelly's former attorney insists singer was 'guilty as hell' of child porn charges

  08-03-2019 21:30 via music-news.com
  
  Ed Genson made his client promise to take anti-libido drugs to help contain his urges after he was acquitted.
  
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• Viva Friday Playlist: Listen to Los Tigres del Norte, iLe, Diego Torres & More

  08-03-2019 21:28
  
  Viva Friday is a compilation of the best new songs, albums and videos recommended by Billboard Latin editors.
  iLe - “Temas”
  iLe's...
  
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• Lady Gaga Kicks Off Empowering Twitter Chain Letter for International Women's Day

  08-03-2019 21:18
  
  Lady Gaga took to Twitter on Friday (March 8) to start an old-fashioned chain letter to celebrate International Women’s Day.
  After being...
  
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• David Guetta & Tom Staar Go Hard on Ironic Club Banger 'This Ain't Techno': Listen

  08-03-2019 21:16
  
  Don't ever put a label on David Guetta. The French DJ and producer has been around far too long and demonstrated way too much diversity to be a...
  
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• Charlie Daniels Band, Travis Tritt Announce 2019 Outlaws & Renegades Tour

  08-03-2019 21:02
  
  Charlie Daniels Band and Travis Tritt will hit the road for much of 2019 for a joint co-headlining tour. Titled the Outlaws & Renegades Tour, the...
  
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• Massive Attack Postpones 'Mezzanine' Anniversary Shows Due to Illness

  08-03-2019 21:00
  
  Massive Attack took to social media Friday (March 8) to announce the postponement of their North American Mezzanine anniversary tour. The British...
  
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• Usher, Diddy, Gwen Stefani & Snoop Dogg Added to Pharrell's Something in the Water Festival

  08-03-2019 20:59
  
  Pharrell Williams has added additional big hitters to his already stacked lineup for his inaugural Something in the Water Festival.
  The April 26-28...
  
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• Cage the Elephant Drop Thrilling New 'House of Glass' Song & Lyric Video: Watch

  08-03-2019 20:59
  
  On Friday (March 8), Cage the Elephant released the thrilling new song “House of Glass,” the second single from their forthcoming album...
  
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• 10 Women Who Debuted in the Top 10 of Top Latin Albums Chart

  08-03-2019 20:48
  
  Despite a male-dominated scene, many women in the Latin music industry have paved the way for a growing wave of talented girls in the biz.
  Not afraid...
  
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• Rising Pop Singer Ria Mae Debuts 'Stars' EP: Listen

  08-03-2019 20:34
  
  Canadian singer Ria Mae returned with her latest EP, titled Stars, today (March 8).
  The 8-track set showcases Mae’s proficiency as an emotive...
  
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• Kahanna Montrese Talks Backflips, Advice From Her Drag Mother & More After 'Drag Race' Exit

  08-03-2019 20:26
  
  On Thursday night, RuPaul’s Drag Race asked the latest crop of queens to tap into their thespian sides. In an acting challenge, the 14...
  
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• Beyonce, Rihanna & More Among Apple Music's Most-Streamed Female Artists for International Women's Day

  08-03-2019 20:23
  
  In celebration of International Women's Day (March 8), Apple Music has revealed its list of the most-streamed female artists of all time, a...
  
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• Tegan and Sara Curate Female-Led Playlist in Honor of International Women's Day: Listen

  08-03-2019 20:18
  
  For the last two decades, indie pop superstars Tegan and Sara have provided the definitive soundtrack to queer female empowerment in the music...
  
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• Ronnie Dunn Is Working on a Rock Covers Project

  08-03-2019 20:09
  
  Ronnie Dunn has seen success as half of superstar country duo Brooks & Dunn, as well as a solo artist and photographer. Now he’s venturing...
  
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• As Streaming Hits New High, Podcasting Goes Mainstream, Smart Speakers Take Hold & Pandora Dominates: Study

  08-03-2019 20:06
  
  Streaming reached a new peak this year, potentially driven by smart speakers and a surge in podcasting, new data from Edison Research and Triton...
  
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• Nicole Moudaber Honors Women in Music Over the Years With International Women's Day Mix: Exclusive

  08-03-2019 19:57
  
  Happy International Women's Day to everyone in the world. Whether you be male or female, something in between or something completely removed...
  
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• Seven Lions Reworks Above & Beyond's 'Sahara Love' Into Euphoric Bliss: Listen

  08-03-2019 19:47
  
  Above & Beyond’s 2018 track “Sahara Love” has received a majestic edit, courtesy of Seven Lions. The producer takes the indie...
  
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• Shaq's Fun House Returns for Miami Music Week Round 2 in 2019

  08-03-2019 19:44
  
  Big Shaq Diesel kicked off his Fun House antics in Miami for the city's Music Week celebration in 2018. The Chainsmokers came through, Diplo was...
  
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• 2 Chainz Teases 'Rule the World' Video Featuring Ariana Grande: Watch

  08-03-2019 19:44
  
  The past seven days have been a blur for 2 Chainz. Not only did he release his fifth studio album Rap or Go to the League last Friday (March 1), but...
  
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• Jonas Brothers' 'Sucker' Aiming for No. 1 Debut on Billboard Hot 100 Next Week

  08-03-2019 19:42
  
  Jonas Brothers' comeback single "Sucker" is aiming for a possible No. 1 debut on next week's Billboard Hot 100 chart (dated...
  
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• Inside Clive Davis's Intimate Los Angeles Dinner and Screening of 'Aretha! A Grammy Celebration For the Queen Of Soul'

  08-03-2019 19:35
  
  Joni Mitchell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Neil Sedaka, Diane Warren and Recording Academy president/CEO Neil Portnow were among those who attended an...
  
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• Marc Anthony and Henry Cárdenas Prep Their Annual Gala to Support Orphaned, Disadvantaged Kids

  08-03-2019 19:31
  
  Marc Anthony spent Christmas 2011 in the Dominican Republic, visiting an orphanage on the island alongside his friend and longtime concert promoter...
  
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• Cardi B Replaces Herself Atop Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Chart as Pardison Fontaine's 'Backin It Up' Hits No. 1

  08-03-2019 19:23
  
  Cardi B becomes only the second woman to replace herself at No. 1 on the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop airplay chart as Pardison Fontaine’s...
  
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• Kodak Black Helps Women Out of Flipped-Over Car, Live-Streams the Whole Thing on Instagram

  08-03-2019 19:07
  
  Kodak Black to the rescue. During a Wednesday night joyride, the Pompano Beach native noticed a commotion off to the side of the road, which...
  
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• Tom Walker straight in at Number 1 with debut album and Prodigy make chart return

  08-03-2019 18:58 via music-news.com
  
  What a time to be alive indeed! Tom Walker fends off some stiff competition to go straight in at the top of the Official Albums Chart this week.
  
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• Lewis Capaldi’s 'Someone You Loved' lands a second week at Number 1

  08-03-2019 18:57 via music-news.com
  
  Lewis Capaldi hangs on to his Number 1 position on the Official Singles Chart, just ahead of Calvin Harris and Rag’n’Bone Man
  
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• Zedd and Katy Perry Take Fans Behind the Scenes Of '365': Watch

  08-03-2019 18:54
  
  Zedd has shared behind-the-scenes footage of his and Katy Perry’s music video for their new collaboration “365.”
  The...
  
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• Interscope's Urban A&R Maestro Nicole Wyskoarko On Powerful Women, Morals Clauses and Last Year's Bidding War Frenzy

  08-03-2019 18:52
  
  Nicole Wyskoarko knew one thing the moment she walked into Brooklyn Law School in 2001: She had to find a job as a music industry attorney.
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• Marshmello Recruits CHVRCHES For Bouncy Pop Ballad 'Here With Me': Listen

  08-03-2019 18:46
  
  We all know Marshmello has a soft spot for pop punk, and there's something a little noughties about his new pop ballad "Here With Me"...
  
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• Why Pop Stars Are Ditching Stylists and Dressing Just Like Us

  08-03-2019 18:40
  
  Remember when Rihanna embarked on her first headlining tour? The year was 2006, and floating around the internet, you can see photos of an 18-year-...
  
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• How the Music Biz Boom Brought Xzibit's Label Back to Life

  08-03-2019 18:37
  
  A slew of old label revivals, especially hip-hop ones, is shaking up the industry, from Patrick Moxey’s Payday Records to West Coast rap...
  
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• Robokid Delivers Exquisite Electropop With 'RK1' EP: Listen

  08-03-2019 18:33
  
  Synthpop upstart Robokid spent the better part of his career establishing himself as a talented DJ and producer. But now, the L.A.-based artist is...
  
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• Spotify Will Now Be Pre-Installed on Samsung Phones

  08-03-2019 17:38
  
  Back in August, Spotify secured a major partnership as Samsung's go-to music provider. That power couple gets serious today (March 8), with the...
  
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• Google Doodle Honors Yoko Ono, Frida Kahlo & Many More on International Women's Day

  08-03-2019 17:33
  
  Google is celebrating International Women’s Day the best way they know how to -- with an interactive Doodle depicting inspirational quotes by...
  
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• *repeat repeat Share 'Hi, I'm Waiting' Video From Patrick Carney-Produced Album: Premiere

  08-03-2019 17:30
  
  *repeat repeat's mantra these days is "say yes, and as many yeses as possible." And one of the easiest affirmations was to have...
  
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• Legal Experts Call R. Kelly's Interview with Gayle King a 'Terrible Mistake'

  08-03-2019 17:27
  
  R. Kelly's explosive interview with CBS This Morning’s Gayle King, which aired this week, was done at the advice of counsel. His...
  
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