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• Brandi Carlile, The National, Matoma Among 100 Artists Tapped for 2019 Summerfest

  09-04-2019 23:48
  
  Milwaukee’s Summerfest has announced its full 2019 lineup of over 100 artists including Grammy winner Brandi Carlile, The National, Matoma,...
  
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• John Legend Gets Swimming Lesson From Olympian Ryan Lochte: 'Getting Him Ready for 2020 Olympics!'

  09-04-2019 23:45
  
  John Legend is a man of many talents, but swimming appears to be the one area where the 40-year-old needs improvement.
  Back in January, Legend...
  
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• Watch Lizzo Deliver a Soulful Cover of Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper's 'Shallow'

  09-04-2019 23:41
  
  Lizzo dropped by SiriusXM Hits1 on Tuesday (April 9) to perform an acoustic cover of “Shallow” from A Star Is Born.
  The rising...
  
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• Dua Lipa Talks Throwing 'Shade' in Grammys Speech, Teases Sophomore Album

  09-04-2019 22:46
  
  Dua Lipa opened up in a new interview with Elle on Tuesday (April 9) about her Grammy wins and what fans can expect from her...
  
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• Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter on Grammy Museum Exhibit & Renewed Success: 'We're Just Living in the Moment'

  09-04-2019 22:45
  
  Backstreet Boys -- the best-selling boy band ever (130 million records worldwide, to be exact) -- are resonating as strongly with fans as they ever...
  
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• Here Are the Lyrics to Billie Eilish's 'Bad Guy'

  09-04-2019 22:24
  
  Billie Eilish has splashed onto the music scene in a big way. The 17-year-old Los Angeles native has moved up to No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 with...
  
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• Spotify's Secret Genius Songwriters Pen Letter to Daniel Ek Over CRB Rate Appeal: 'You Have Used Us'

  09-04-2019 22:21
  
  In 2017, Spotify launched its Secret Genius Awards annual event to honor songwriters and producers behind some of the streaming platform...
  
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• Latin Music Week: Meet the Producers on BMI's 'How I Wrote That Song' Panel

  09-04-2019 22:17
  
  The BMI panel “How I Wrote That Song” returns to Billboard’s Latin Music Week.   
  This year, the panel is taking an urban...
  
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• Juice WRLD Reflects on His Meteoric Rise in 'Need For Speed'-Inspired 'Fast' Video: Watch

  09-04-2019 22:16
  
  Juice WRLD has enjoyed one of the more notable meteoric rises in hip-hop since signing to Interscope last year. The Chicago native continued his...
  
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• Watch Jeremiah Lloyd Harmon & Cynthia Erivo Perform Beautiful 'Time After Time' Duet on 'American Idol'

  09-04-2019 22:07
  
  In his short time on the latest season of American Idol, contestant Jeremiah Lloyd Harmon has quickly established himself as a front-runner in the...
  
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• Ronnie James Dio Hologram to Tour Alongside Bandmembers This Summer

  09-04-2019 21:59
  
  The hologram of heavy metal musician Ronnie James Dio will be joined onstage this summer by the late rocker's former Dio bandmates. ...
  
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• 'Grease' Prequel 'Summer Loving' in the Works

  09-04-2019 21:50
  
  Paramount is revving up some greased lightning.
  The studio’s division Paramount Players has put into development a Grease prequel,...
  
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• Madonna fans and activists attack the Material Girl for lining up Israel show

  09-04-2019 21:45 via music-news.com
  
  Australian singer Kate Miller-Heidke has also been urged to boycott the event.
  
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• Jennifer Lopez hasn't had time to start wedding planning

  09-04-2019 21:44 via music-news.com
  
  Jennifer Lopez has been too busy working to even start thinking about wedding planning following her engagement to retired baseball star Alex Rodriguez.
  
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• Here Are the Lyrics to Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road'

  09-04-2019 21:34
  
  Lil Nas X is blazing a trail through the music industry with his viral hit “Old Town Road.” The 20-year-old rapper, singer and songwriter...
  
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• Young Thug Enlisted for New Remix of Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road': Hear a Snippet

  09-04-2019 21:31
  
  Young Thug took to social media on Tuesday (April 9) to hint that a second remix of Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” is officially on...
  
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• Everything Halsey Has Ever Said About BTS

  09-04-2019 21:27
  
  On Sunday, prayers for a BTS and Halsey collab were answered when the K-pop group dropped a teaser video for "Boy With Luv,"...
  
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• Experiential Agency NVE Acquires Media Startup The Future Party

  09-04-2019 20:47
  
  Experiential marketing agency NVE is expanding its footprint with the acquisition of millennial-centric media startup The Future Party. 
  Under...
  
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• Khalid Takes a Trip Through the Countryside in New 'Free Spirit' Video: Watch

  09-04-2019 20:46
  
  As Khalid looks to lock down his first No. 1 album atop the Billboard 200 next week with his long-awaited Free Spirit, the Texas-born artist brings...
  
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• Camila Cabello to Star in Reimagining of 'Cinderella'

  09-04-2019 20:23
  
  Camila Cabello’s world will never be the same.
  The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter is set to make her feature acting debut, teaming up with...
  
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• Ally Brooke & Tyga Keep It 'Low Key' on 'Late Late Show': Watch

  09-04-2019 20:09
  
  Ally Brooke could not have had a more perfect single to bring to The Late Late Show on Monday night. Making her solo late-night performance debut,...
  
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• Halsey to Receive Hal David Starlight Award at Songwriters Hall Of Fame Induction Dinner

  09-04-2019 19:51
  
  Since her debut in 2014, Halsey has become one of the most successful young pop stars of the day, having racked up various accolades along the way....
  
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• Country or Not? Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road' Raises Big Questions About Genre in the Streaming Age

  09-04-2019 19:38
  
  Lil Nas X has ridden his horse straight to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with viral country trap hit “Old Town Road,” and galloped...
  
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• Kany Garcia Conquers Mexico, Banda El Recodo & Mariachi Vargas Tour Dates: Latin Notas

  09-04-2019 19:18
  
  Latin Notas is a weekly news summary, compiled by Billboard's Latin editors, about new songs, videos and concert announcements and what Latin...
  
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• 'Never Been Kissed' Turns 20: Pucker Up for Its 6 Best Music Moments

  09-04-2019 19:12
  
  It's been 20 years since Never Been Kissed hit theaters (April 9, 1999), but the nickname “Josie Grossie” still remains...
  
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• Laurel Canyon Documentary Trailer Features Tom Petty, Brian Wilson & More: Watch

  09-04-2019 19:06
  
  The 1960s music scene in Los Angeles was a vibrant one, and now a documentary titled Echo In the Canyon will explore the rise of icons such as...
  
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• Metallica Announce Second Annual Day of Service

  09-04-2019 19:02
  
  Metallica fans have a chance to give back on May 22, when the band will host their second annual All Within My Hands Day of Service.
  After more than...
  
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• Connor Franta & Heard Well Launch New Online Roundtable Series 'Loud & Clear'

  09-04-2019 18:56
  
  Ever since founding social media music label Heard Well with Jeremy Wineberg and Andrew Graham, YouTube star Connor Franta has made it his goal to...
  
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• Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road' Debuts on Country Airplay Chart, Driven by Morning Show Spins

  09-04-2019 18:54
  
  As Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" roars from No. 15 to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (dated April 13), the genre-bending song also debuts...
  
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• Boosie Badazz Arrested in Georgia on Drugs & Weapons Charges Following Traffic Stop

  09-04-2019 18:44
  
  Boosie Badazz was arrested following a traffic stop in the Metro Atlanta area on Monday (April 8), according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution....
  
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• Latin Music Week: Becky G Added to 'Women In the Lead' Panel

  09-04-2019 18:43
  
  Becky G has been added to the Billboard’s Latin music week "Women in the Lead" panel.  The Mexican-American singer will now...
  
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• Takeover Tuesday Playlist: Lindsay Ell Gets Beach Ready With Tunes From Kenny Chesney, Avicii & More

  09-04-2019 18:40
  
  Welcome back to Takeover Tuesday, where each week, Billboard taps chart-topping artists and tastemakers to compile their very own playlist exclusive...
  
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• Morrissey Announces U.S. Tour With Interpol

  09-04-2019 18:24
  
  Morrissey has announced a 14-date U.S. tour launching this fall. The former Smiths frontman will kick off his American trek on Sept. 5 at...
  
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• Zoinks! Scooby-Doo Going On Tour for 50th Anniversary

  09-04-2019 18:04
  
  For the beloved children’s series’ 50th anniversary, Scooby-Doo is going live on tour. Warner Bros. Consumer Products and production...
  
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• Backstreet Boys' 'I Want It That Way' Turns 20: The Story Behind the Hit's Mystery Lyrics

  09-04-2019 18:02
  
  Andreas Carlsson was a young, aspiring pop star when he was called in at the last minute to replace British pin-up Peter Andre as the opening act for...
  
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• Red Sun Rising Suit Up for Cover of Beach Boys' 'Wouldn't It Be Nice': Video Premiere

  09-04-2019 18:00
  
  Mike Protich and the rest of Red Sun Rising cleaned up nice in the video for their cover of the Beach Boys' classic "Wouldn't It Be Nice...
  
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• R&R Records Enters Joint Venture With Warner Bros. Records

  09-04-2019 18:00
  
  Los Angeles-based label R&R Records has revealed a partnership with Warner Bros. Records, announced by WBR co-chairman and CEO Aaron Bay-Schuck...
  
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• R&B Singer Mélat Talks Black Girl Magic Inspiration Behind 'After All' Video: Exclusive

  09-04-2019 18:00
  
  Austin, Texas has historically been praised for its abudance of blues and rock acts -- from Gary Clark Jr. to Spoon -- that transform from buzzy...
  
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• Kevin Abstract Gets Candid About His Sex Life, Responds to Critics' 'Queerbaiting' Claims in New Song Teaser

  09-04-2019 17:54
  
  Ever since publicly acknowledging his sexuality through his music, Brockhampton frontman Kevin Abstract has been met with both praise and criticism,...
  
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• Pharrell's Something in the Water Festival Adds Chris Brown, Timbaland, N.E.R.D. & Busta Rhymes to Lineup

  09-04-2019 17:53
  
  With Pharrell's debut Something In The Water Festival heading to his hometown of Virginia Beach, Va. later this month (April 26-28),...
  
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• Spotify Reveals 'Game Of Thrones' Listening Trends, Shares Revamped 'The End Is Coming' Playlist: Listen

  09-04-2019 17:52
  
  Ahead of Sunday’s Season 8 premiere, Spotify shared listening trends related to Game Of Thrones, as well as an updated playlist titled "...
  
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• Band of Skulls' 'Love Is All You Love' Video Targets Cults of Personality: Premiere

  09-04-2019 17:48
  
  Band of Skulls wraps up a trilogy of videos for its upcoming album Love Is All You Love with a clip for the title track,...
  
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• 'The Voice' to Debut New Live Cross Battles, Pitting Contestants Head-to-Head

  09-04-2019 17:32
  
  The competition is just heating up for the 32 contestants left on The Voice this season. 
  The show will debut a new game-changing...
  
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• B-52's Announce 40th Anniversary World Tour, Documentary & First Official Book

  09-04-2019 17:26
  
  The B-52's announced today (April 9) that they will embark on a worldwide tour in celebration of their 40th anniversary, which began in 2018 and...
  
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• Primary Wave Music Publishing Scores Stake in Leon Russell Catalog

  09-04-2019 17:13
  
  Leon Russell's 1970 classic "A Song For You" is now a song for Primary Wave Music Publishing. The publisher will acquire a stake in the...
  
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• Blue Note Boss Don Was to Receive PPL Lifetime Achievement Award at Jazz FM Awards

  09-04-2019 17:02
  
  Blue Note Records and its chief executive, Don Was, are set to receive special recognition at the Jazz FM Awards later this month. The 80-year-old...
  
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• Kelsea Ballerini Enters the Country Airplay Chart's Top 10, Luke Combs Rolls Lucky 7th Week at No. 1

  09-04-2019 16:52
  
  Kelsea Ballerini banks her sixth top 10 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart, as "Miss Me More" rises 11-10 on the tally dated April 13...
  
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• Dua Lipa: 'Stateside trolls are the worst'

  09-04-2019 16:45 via music-news.com
  
  Katy Perry once advised Dua Lipa never to search for her own name online.
  
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• Cardi B: 'I worry that my baby will forget about me'

  09-04-2019 16:45 via music-news.com
  
  The mother of one underestimated how hard motherhood would be.
  
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• Ariana Grande planning Thank U, Next beauty line

  09-04-2019 16:45 via music-news.com
  
  Ariana Grande is set to grow her empire by launching a new perfume and beauty line.
  
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