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• Billy Ray Cyrus Says Billie Eilish's 'Persistence Paid Off' Following 'Bad Guy' Hot 100 Takeover

  19-08-2019 23:26
  
  Billie Eilish has officially snagged the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, as "Bad Guy" to the top after spending nine weeks at the...
  
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• Columbia Records Names Azim Rashid as Senior VP Urban Promotion

  19-08-2019 23:18
  
  Columbia Records has named Azim Rashid senior vp urban promotion, the company announced Monday (Aug. 19). Rashid will lead that department, which is...
  
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• Katy Perry, Mavis Staples & Norah Jones Announced for David Lynch Foundation Benefit Concert

  19-08-2019 23:11
  
  The David Lynch Foundation has announced the Silence the Violence benefit concert featuring appearances from Katy Perry, Mavis Staples and Norah...
  
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• KCRW Releases Limited Edition Vinyl of Live Recordings Featuring Vampire Weekend, Natalia Lafourcade & More

  19-08-2019 23:08
  
  In celebration of Jason Bentley's tenure as Music Director for Los Angeles radio staple KCRW, the station has released a limited edition...
  
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• Logic Reveals He's Going to Be a Father on 'No Pressure' Freestyle

  19-08-2019 23:03
  
  Ahead of embarking on The Confessions of a Dangerous Mind Tour in October, Logic returned with another bristling freestyle video on Monday (Aug...
  
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• Recap: Summer Sonic Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Gala Fest

  19-08-2019 23:00
  
  Summer Sonic, one of Japan’s two leading international summer music festivals, celebrated its landmark 20th anniversary in the same way it...
  
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• Will Reba McEntire Continue to Host ACMS After Guest Hosting CMAS? 'No Deal in Place,' Says Source: Exclusive

  19-08-2019 22:59
  
  Following today’s news that Carrie Underwood will return to host the 53rd annual CMA Awards on Nov. 13 with special guest hosts Reba McEntire...
  
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• Lil Nas X Reacts to Billie Eilish Breaking His Hot 100 Streak: 'U Deserve This!'

  19-08-2019 22:38
  
  Billie Eilish has officially taken over the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100, as "Bad Guy" rises from No. 2 after spending nine...
  
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• Felony Battery Charges Dropped Against Chris Brown for Alleged Attack in Tampa

  19-08-2019 22:16
  
  Felony charges against Chris Brown were dropped on Monday (Aug. 19), one year after the singer was arrested following a concert in West...
  
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• A-Trak Joins Board of Managers at Beatsource: Exclusive

  19-08-2019 21:59
  
  Dance music veteran and turntablist extraordinaire A-Trak is joining the Board of Managers at Beatsource, a new digital music service for open format...
  
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• Meet This Week's Latin Artist on the Rise: Camilo Echeverry

  19-08-2019 21:52
  
  During the last few years, we’ve seen many Latin stars such as J Balvin, Maluma and Karol G rising from Medellín,...
  
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• Billie Eilish's 'Bad Guy' Hits No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100, Dethroning Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road' After Record 19 Weeks on Top

  19-08-2019 21:49
  
  Billie Eilish earns her first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, as "Bad Guy" rises from No. 2. The song reigns after spending nine total...
  
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• Jack White returns to baseball game after playing gig

  19-08-2019 21:45 via music-news.com
  
  The Seven Nation Army rocker is a huge fan of the sport.
  
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• 50 Cent has no regrets over 'Fofty' debt feud

  19-08-2019 21:45 via music-news.com
  
  The rapper appeared on U.S. TV show Watch What Happens Live! on Sunday night.
  
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• Here Are the Lyrics to DJ Khaled's 'Just Us' Feat. SZA

  19-08-2019 21:22
  
  In "Just Us," released May 21, DJ Khaled and R&B singer SZA join forces against the world.
  Heavily sampling Outkast's...
  
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• Tom Felton Teaches Emma Watson How to Play Guitar: See the Cute Pic

  19-08-2019 21:06
  
  Tom Felton took to Instagram on Monday (Aug. 19) to share a super sweet photo of him teaching former Harry Potter co-star Emma Watson...
  
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• Bruce Springsteen Reflects on His Career and Love in New Trailer For 'Western Stars' Concert Film: Watch

  19-08-2019 20:44
  
  Just after Warner Bros. announced that the studio acquired Bruce Springsteen's concert documentary, Western Stars, its first official...
  
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• Makin' Tracks: 'Idol' Alum Gabby Barrett's 
'I Hope' Is Not What the Title Implies

  19-08-2019 20:11
  
  When new Warner Music Nashville artist Gabby Barrett sings her debut single live, she’s able to gauge from facial expressions how many people...
  
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• Todrick Hall Teams Up With Ciara for Remix of 'Nails, Hair, Hips, Heels': Premiere

  19-08-2019 20:00
  
  When Todrick Hall and Ciara performed a new version of the former's song "Nails, Hair, Hips, Heels" during the WorldPride opening...
  
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• Eagles and Butterflies Debuts on Shazam's Ibiza Dance Chart With 'Can't Stop'

  19-08-2019 20:00
  
  Billboard has teamed up with Shazam to bring you the top 10 most Shazamed dance songs of each week in Ibiza. Shazam uses location data to ensure...
  
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• Arcángel Talks Leaving Pina Records and Releasing New Single 'Te Esperaré': 'I Have One Hundred Percent Control'

  19-08-2019 19:50
  
  Puerto Rican singer Arcángel (born Austin Agustin Santos) has gone through many transitions in his career. The most recent? He left Pina Records...
  
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• Charlie Puth Announces New Song 'I Warned Myself'

  19-08-2019 19:38
  
  Charlie Puth took to social media Monday (Aug. 19) to announce his latest release, a song called "I Warned Myself," is set to arrive...
  
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• All of Los Angeles Azules' Hits on the Regional Mexican Songs Chart

  19-08-2019 19:34
  
  Los Angeles Azules are keeping traditional Mexican cumbia alive one song at a time. 
  Formed by siblings of the Mejia Avante family -- Elías,...
  
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• Frank Turner’s No Man’s Land heading for highest new entry on the Official Albums Chart

  19-08-2019 18:57 via music-news.com
  
  Frank Turner is sailing towards this week’s highest new entry on the Official Albums Chart with his new record No Man’s Land.
  
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• Taylor Swift is reportedly planning to buy a £36 million London home

  19-08-2019 18:36 via music-news.com
  
  The 29-year-old singer/songwriter and her British boyfriend Joe Alwyn, 28, are believed to be hoping to live together in the
  
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• 2019 VMAs Reveal Three New Fan-Voted Categories, Pre-Show Performers: Exclusive

  19-08-2019 18:28
  
  Right before the 2019 MTV VMAs kick off inside the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. this coming Monday (Aug. 26), Ava Max, CNCO and Megan Thee...
  
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• 21 Savage to Headline Third Annual Genius IQ/BBQ in NYC

  19-08-2019 18:20
  
  Genius will bring the third annual installment of the Genius IQ/BBQ to its Brooklyn headquarters on Sept. 7. The music encyclopedia revealed the...
  
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• Jason Aldean Announces 'Ride All Night Vegas' Shows

  19-08-2019 18:07
  
  Jason Aldean will return to Las Vegas for a three-night concert series. Titled Jason Aldean: Ride All Night Vegas, the concert will launch...
  
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• Wacken Open Air Producer Enters Partnership With Superstruct Entertainment

  19-08-2019 18:02
  
  London-based Superstruct Entertainment has entered into a partnership with Germany promoter International Concert Service (ICS). Superstruct will...
  
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• 'RuPaul's Drag Race' & 'All Stars' Greenlit for New Seasons by VH1

  19-08-2019 18:00
  
  Start your engines, queens! New seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race and RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars are headed their way to...
  
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• Katrina Parker Mesmerizes on Uplifting 'Don't Give It Up': Exclusive

  19-08-2019 18:00
  
  Katrina Parker channels her North Carolina roots on her upcoming project, Stars, out Sept. 6. A former Season 2 contestant on The Voice, Parker...
  
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• 13 Best Romeo Santos Songs for a Romantic Date

  19-08-2019 18:00
  
  Ever since the beginning of his career in the late 1990s, Romeo Santos has been enticing audiences with his romantic and sultry lyrics.As the...
  
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• Darro Demonstrates That 'Nobody Is Normal' In 'You're Not Insane' Video: Premiere

  19-08-2019 17:57
  
  A firm belief that "we're all f---ed up," and that that's okay" is at the heart of the video for Darro's new...
  
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• Tobe Nwigwe Delivers Soulful NPR 'Tiny Desk' Concert With Infant Daughter on Set: Watch

  19-08-2019 17:45
  
  Emerging artist Tobe Nwigwe checked off another box in his ascension, as the Houston rapper stopped by the NPR office space to make his...
  
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• Napalm Records Boosts North American Presence With Jersey Office, New Hires

  19-08-2019 17:40
  
  International rock and metal label Napalm Records is expanding its North American team with the establishment of a brand-new office in Hoboken, New...
  
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• Disney+ Launch Dates Set for Canada, Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand

  19-08-2019 17:40
  
  The Walt Disney Co. on Monday unveiled the first global launch dates -- and pricing -- for its upcoming streaming service Disney+, setting dates for...
  
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• Jeezy Unveils Tracklist For 'TM 104' With Features From Meek Mill, Rick Ross, Cee Lo Green & More

  19-08-2019 17:35
  
  For Jeezy's final album, he's looking to close his decorated career with a bang. On Monday (Aug. 19), he unveiled the tracklist for TM...
  
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• 10 Years After Kanye/Taylor Drama, All the Times an Artist Lost at the VMAs & Won Video of the Year Later That Night

  19-08-2019 17:00
  
  It's one of the most famous and controversial episodes in the history of MTVs Video Music Awards -- the moment on Sept. 13, 2009, when Kanye West...
  
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• Kanye West Brings Sunday Service to California Worship Center With Help From Tori Kelly

  19-08-2019 16:49
  
  Kanye West brought Sunday Service (Aug. 18) to an actual monastery of sorts, as the latest edition took place at a North Hollywood middle school,...
  
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• Carrie Underwood to host CMA Awards

  19-08-2019 16:45 via music-news.com
  
  The ceremony will celebrate the legacy of women in country music.
  
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• Carrie Underwood to Host CMA Awards With Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton

  19-08-2019 16:39
  
  The 53rd Annual CMA Awards will return to Nashville on Nov. 13 with some new hosts. Carrie Underwood will serve as host for the 12th ...
  
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• Burning Man Playa Dust Not a Serious Health Concern, Experts Say

  19-08-2019 16:31
  
  Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Burning Man is served with a side of playa dust that covers cars and clothing and finds its way into places where the...
  
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• Khalid Dresses as Elmo, Surprises Clairo For Her 21st Birthday: See the Video

  19-08-2019 16:18
  
  To celebrate Clairo's 21st birthday on Sunday (Aug. 18), her tour mate Khalid surprised the "Pretty Girl" star with a super...
  
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• Latin American Music Awards Announce 2019 Date, Location & More Details

  19-08-2019 15:59
  
  Telemundo revealed the date, location and time for the 2019 Latin American Music Awards on Monday morning (Aug. 19). The 5th annual Latin...
  
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• Trans-Siberian Orchestra Announce 2019 Winter Tour

  19-08-2019 15:58
  
  Trans-Siberian Orchestra announced the dates for their 2019 Christmas and Other Stories tour on Monday (Aug. 19). The annual hard-rocking...
  
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• BTS' Agency Big Hit Acquires Superb Gaming Company

  19-08-2019 15:46
  
  Big Hit Entertainment, the billion-dollar agency behind K-pop superstars BTS, announced on Monday that it has acquired the Seoul-based music game...
  
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• Kane Brown to Join Marshmello as a Special Guest at 2019 iHeartRadio Music Festival: Exclusive

  19-08-2019 15:45
  
  In an incredible genre crossover, Kane Brown will be joining Marshmello as a special guest at the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Festival, iHeartMedia...
  
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• Check Out The Best Normani 'Motivation' Challenge Posts

  19-08-2019 15:23
  
  Normani has definitely given her fans all the "Motivation" they need with the fiery video for her debut solo single. Since the former Fifth...
  
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• Maya Hawke Releases Debut Singles, 'To Love a Boy,' 'Stay Open': Listen

  19-08-2019 14:58
  
  Maya Hawke was kind of flying under the radar until she broke out this year as Robin Buckley on Stranger Things. Now the daughter of actors Uma...
  
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• Craig David has moved back to England

  19-08-2019 14:30 via music-news.com
  
  The '7 Days' hitmaker has been living in Miami for the past six years, but he has put his £4.6 million penthouse up for sale and relocated
  
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