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• Smokey Robinson Performs 'Get Ready' With St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Patients: Watch

  02-07-2019 23:53
  
  Smokey Robinson made some new friends at the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and they had an adorable little jam session.
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• Who Can Be Elvis? Music Moments From Harry Styles, Miles Teller & More Up to Star in Baz Luhrmann Biopic

  02-07-2019 23:52
  
  It was revealed Tuesday (July 2) that Harry Styles, Miles Teller, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ansel Elgort and Austin Butler have all tested to portray...
  
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• K-Pop Star Park Yoo-chun Given Suspended Sentence for Drugs

  02-07-2019 23:09
  
  Park Yoo-chun, a former member of the South Korean boy band JYJ, received a 10-month suspended sentence on Tuesday for illegal drug use.
  Suwon...
  
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• Avicii Hits No. 1 on Dance Club Songs Chart With 'SOS'

  02-07-2019 23:02
  
  Avicii, who died last year, achieves his first posthumous No. 1 on Billboard’s Dance Club Songs chart (dated July 6) with “SOS...
  
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• Georgia Ku Talks Songwriting, Breakthrough Hit 'So Close' & Finding Her Sound for Debut Solo Single 'What Do I Do'

  02-07-2019 22:50
  
  If you don't know Georgia Ku’s name, you’ve likely heard her voice on the radio, or even heard a track or two she’s...
  
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• Phora Drops 'Forgive Me' Music Video Following Departure From Warner Records: Watch

  02-07-2019 22:49
  
  Phora is finding a new sense of freedom in his new "Forgive Me" music video--both literally and metaphorically.
  After separating from...
  
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• Ellie Goulding Nails the #BottleCapChallenge: Watch

  02-07-2019 22:23
  
  The #BottleCapChallenge is taking the internet by storm, and Ellie Goulding is the latest celeb to give the trend a shot.
  In a video uploaded to...
  
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• Conchita Wurst on the Importance of Stonewall to Europe and Feeling 'Recharged' After Pride

  02-07-2019 21:57
  
  Austrian singer Thomas Neuwirth, better known as Conchita Wurst, is at a turning point in his career. Since winning the 2014 Eurovision Song...
  
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• Chiquis, El Dasa, Larry Hernandez & More Regional Mexican Stars Strike Gold With Reality Shows

  02-07-2019 21:56
  
  In June, Regulo Caro announced that he and his family will be the stars of a 12-episode reality show called Una Familia Regular. Premiering July 28...
  
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• Kasey Musgraves Exhibit Opens at Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum

  02-07-2019 21:48
  
  Kacey Musgraves’ career has been moving and changing fast over the last couple of years, leaving little time for reflection until she saw her...
  
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• Kacey Musgraves Exhibit Opens at Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum

  02-07-2019 21:48
  
  Kacey Musgraves’ career has been moving and changing fast over the last couple of years, leaving little time for reflection until she saw her...
  
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• Selling Swift: What's Next for Big Machine's Taylor-Made Catalog and Possible Greatest Hits?

  02-07-2019 21:35
  
  With Taylor Swift clearly unhappy about the deal Big Machine founder Scott Borchetta has struck to sell the Big Machine Label Group to Scooter...
  
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• Meghan Trainor's husband honours 'most incredible' wife

  02-07-2019 21:30 via music-news.com
  
  Meghan Trainor "can't wait" to start a family with her husband Daryl Sabara.
  
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• Annie Lennox unveils university portrait

  02-07-2019 21:30 via music-news.com
  
  The singer was installed as head of the institution last year.
  
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• Johnny Marr wants to reunite with Bernard Sumner to make music 'in the future'

  02-07-2019 21:20 via music-news.com
  
  The 55-year-old musician teamed up with the New Order and Joy Division rocker in the 90s to form alternative dance supergroup Electronic
  
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• Cardi B's Attempt to Trademark 'Okurrr' Turned Down by U.S. Patent Office

  02-07-2019 21:01
  
  Cardi B is not going to get a tradmark on her signature catchprase, okurrr? That is the judgement handed down by the U.S. Patent and Trademark...
  
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• Spotlight: Brooklyn Bowl's Talent Booker Lucas Sacks on Landing Guns N' Roses, Lauryn Hill & More for 'Out-of-the-Box' NYC Shows

  02-07-2019 20:42
  
  When Lucas Sacks joined a covers band as a teenager in New Jersey, he had no aspirations of being the lead singer. Though he played guitar in the...
  
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• You're Invited to Junior Vasquez's 70th Birthday in NYC With Joseph Capriati & Hex Hector

  02-07-2019 20:39
  
  You don't wake up one day a legend. You work hard for the title, put in years of commitment and contribution, and after decades of tireless,...
  
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• Jaden Smith Drops 'Again' Song & A-List 'ERYS' Track List, Promises 'Something You Haven't Seen From Me'

  02-07-2019 20:37
  
  Jaden Smith unveiled his new track "Again" on Tuesday (July 2). Along with the song comes the track list for his upcoming album, ...
  
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• Nas Announces 'The Lost Tapes 2' Release Date

  02-07-2019 20:29
  
  On the heels of teasing The Lost Tapes sequel, Nas officially announced on Tuesday (July 2) that The Lost Tapes 2 is set for release July 19. The...
  
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• Ed Sheeran Shares Acoustic Performance of 'Beautiful People' at Abbey Road: Watch

  02-07-2019 20:21
  
  Ed Sheeran has released an acoustic video performance of his new single with Khalid, "Beautiful People." 
  Recorded at Abbey...
  
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• Why BenDeLaCreme Is Indulging Wedding Fantasies While Questioning the Institution

  02-07-2019 20:07
  
  After her gag-of-the-season self-elimination in RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 3 despite being the frontrunner, it's clear BenDeLaCreme...
  
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• Nghtmre, Shaq and Lil Jon Clown Around Miami in 'Bang' Video: Watch

  02-07-2019 20:00
  
  Miami is one of the best getaways in the United States. You and your friends can find year-round fun in the sun, with plenty of opportunities for...
  
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• After Scooter Braun's Big Machine Acquisition, Is a Fourth Major Label On the Horizon?

  02-07-2019 20:00
  
  With Scooter Braun’s Ithaca Holdings agreeing to pay upwards of $300 million for Scott Borchetta’s Big Machine Label Group and its...
  
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• BTS 'Lights' the Way With New Japanese Single: Watch

  02-07-2019 19:54
  
  The first original Japanese single from BTS of 2019 has arrived, and it is an uplifting dance power ballad sure to brighten up anyone’s day....
  
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• BTS Are Bright 'Lights' On New Japanese Single: Watch

  02-07-2019 19:54
  
  The first original Japanese single from BTS of 2019 has arrived, and it is an uplifting dance power ballad sure to brighten up anyone’s day....
  
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• Snow Patrol Return With the Sweet 'Time Won't Go Slowly': Listen

  02-07-2019 19:52
  
  Snow Patrol have surprised fans with a new track, "Time Won't Go Slowly," today (July 2).
  "Time Won't Go Slowly" is a...
  
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• TIDAL's New Credits Pages Highlight Songwriters, Producers & More

  02-07-2019 19:37
  
  As songwriters, producers and engineers demand more recognition for their musical contributions, TIDAL is giving those behind-the-scenes creatives...
  
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• Why We Need the Dixie Chicks More Than Ever in 2019

  02-07-2019 19:36
  
  In the 13 years since the Dixie Chicks released 2006's Taking the Long Way, we've had three new presidents, four new Supreme Court Justices...
  
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• Beyoncé, Donald Glover & Rest Of 'The Lion King' Cast Featured in New Promo Pics

  02-07-2019 19:33
  
  The Pride has arrived. 
  Walt Disney Studios shared promo pics Tuesday (July 2) for the upcoming remake of The Lion King, with ...
  
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• Louis Bell Hits No. 1 On Hot 100 Producers Chart

  02-07-2019 19:06
  
  Louis Bell hits No. 1 on Billboard’s newly launched Hot 100 Producers chart, thanks to four charting entries on the Billboard...
  
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• Wisin & Yandel's 'Aullando' With Romeo Santos Lands Atop Latin Airplay Chart

  02-07-2019 19:05
  
  Wisin & Yandel’s “Aullando,” with Romeo Santos, hits No. 1 on the Latin Airplay chart dated July 6, becoming the duo’s...
  
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• Brooke Candy Recruits Charli XCX and Maliibu Miitch For Explicit New Track 'XXXTC': Listen

  02-07-2019 19:01
  
  Pop-rap artist Brooke Candy is no stranger to overt sexuality. On songs like “My Sex” and “Volcano,” the 29-year-old sings...
  
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• 'Humble' And Patriotic: Meacham, McGraw And Country Songs Of America

  02-07-2019 18:56
  
  "Help the next one in line/Always stay humble and kind."
  When Tim McGraw and historian Jon Meacham rolled out a short tour to promote their...
  
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• Sech's 'Otro Trago' Feat. Darell Is for the Person Dealing With a Breakup at the Club: Lyric Translation

  02-07-2019 18:45
  
  In April, Sech dropped a track that became a new anthem for every man or woman who’s going through a breakup. “Otro Trago,”...
  
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• Could Louis Tomlinson or Harry Styles Have a Legal Case Against HBO Over 'Euphoria' Animated Sex Scene?

  02-07-2019 18:43
  
  Louis Tomlinson made it clear that he was not in any way involved with the explicit animated sequence in Sunday's (June 30) episode of...
  
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• A$AP Rocky Defends Crew Following Stockholm Brawl: 'We Didn't Want Trouble'

  02-07-2019 18:37
  
  A$AP Rocky is looking to clear his name following a street brawl that took place between his crew against two others in Stockholm on...
  
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• Mariah Carey, Lil Nas X, Bruno Mars & More: What's Your Favorite 13-Week No. 1 Song? Vote!

  02-07-2019 18:17
  
  The most recent song to stay at No. 1 on the Hot 100 for 13 weeks straight in a row is Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" featuring Billy Ray...
  
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• Five Burning Questions: Billboard Staffers Discuss Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello's 'Senorita' No. 2 Hot 100 Debut

  02-07-2019 18:11
  
  Another week, another debut right below the unassailable "Old Town Road" on the Billboard Hot 100. And once again, it's an artist we...
  
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• Melissa Etheridge on the Continued Fight for LGBTQ Rights: 'We Have to Stand Beside Love'

  02-07-2019 18:10
  
  Taking to the stage at WorldPride’s Closing Ceremony in New York City’s Times Square, folk-rock icon Melissa Etheridge delivered an...
  
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• Marshmello Dominates Nielsen Music's Mid-Year 2019 Dance/Electronic Charts

  02-07-2019 18:07
  
  Marshmello dominates Nielsen Music’s mid-year 2019 dance/electronic charts. The masked producer’s “Happier,” with Bastille,...
  
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• Lee Brice's 'Rumor' Tops the Country Airplay Chart, Willie Nelson Takes a New 'Ride'

  02-07-2019 18:01
  
  Lee Brice tops Billboard's Country Airplay chart for the first time in nearly five years, as "Rumor" rises 2-1, becoming his fifth...
  
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• TLC's Chilli Stars in New PETA Campaign Against UniverSoul Circus: Exclusive

  02-07-2019 18:00
  
  PETA is known for it's hard hitting campaigns encouraging the public to adopt a more humane lifestyle, and the organization unveiled its latest...
  
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• Sony/ATV UK Ups Andrew Spence to VP, Head of Legal & Business Affairs Amid Wave of Promotions

  02-07-2019 17:52
  
  Sony/ATV Music Publishing has announced a wave of promotions and moves amid its legal and business affairs department in the U.K.
  Andrew Spence, who...
  
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• Rick Ross Connects With Swizz Beatz For 'Big Tyme': Listen

  02-07-2019 17:38
  
  Rick Ross has returned with another cut leading into his anticipated Port of Miami 2 album. "Big Tyme" arrived on Tuesday (July 2...
  
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• Lil Nas X Asked Gordon Ramsay to Teach Him 'How to Make Paninis' and the Chef Is Totally Game

  02-07-2019 17:37
  
  Lil Nas X's "Panini" isn't just a song for the rapper -- it's a lifestyle. Now, he's looking to stay true to his brand and...
  
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• Bad Bunny and Ozuna Command Nielsen Music's Mid-Year 2019 Latin Charts

  02-07-2019 17:36
  
  Bad Bunny and Ozuna hold court atop Nielsen Music’s mid-year 2019 top 10 Latin albums chart. The former’s X 100Pre and the latter’s...
  
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• Brendon Urie Supports Taylor Swift, Slams 'Toxic Dude' Scooter Braun

  02-07-2019 17:24
  
  Panic! at the Disco's Brendon Urie mounted a spirited defense of his "Me!" collaborator Taylor Swift in a Twitch live video...
  
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• Christina Aguilera's History With Latin Music, From 'Mi Reflejo' to 'Desnudate'

  02-07-2019 17:23
  
  Embracing her Ecuadorian roots, Christina Aguilera is one of the few pop stars who has dominated both the English and Spanish-language markets. The...
  
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• Gilbert O'Sullivan Talks Returning to U.S. Stages for First Time In 43 Years

  02-07-2019 17:18
  
  Gilbert O'Sullivan returns to U.S. concert stages next week for the first time in 43 years, with shows in New York and Philadelphia. And he hopes...
  
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