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• Rascal Flatts Will Reflect on 20 Years as a Band at 2020 Country Radio Seminar

  02-10-2019 23:55
  
  Rascal Flatts were announced Tuesday (Oct. 2) as the featured speakers for the 2020 Country Radio Seminar. The group will speak at the “Rascal...
  
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• Zac Brown Band Approaches $30 Million on The Owl Tour, Tops Hot Tours Recap

  02-10-2019 23:35
  
  Zac Brown Band proved themselves, again, as one of country’s most reliable earners on the road, as The Owl Tour tops the Hot Tours recap (dated...
  
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• Lil Durk Takes Us on a Trip to 'Bora Bora' for Tropical Video

  02-10-2019 23:28
  
  Lil Durk has been on the grind ever since getting off house arrest this summer. The Chicago native unleashed another scenic visual from...
  
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• Placido Domingo Resigns as General Director of LA Opera

  02-10-2019 23:26
  
  Opera star Placido Domingo resigned Wednesday as general director of the Los Angeles Opera and withdrew from all future performances, following...
  
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• MØ Portrays a Poetic Fantasy in 'Beautiful Wreck' Video: Watch

  02-10-2019 23:19
  
  MØ highlights art in all its form in her new video for the melodic "Beautiful Wreck."
  While the songstress herself isn't in the video,...
  
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• Ted Templeman Explains How Van Morrison Taught Him to Produce Records

  02-10-2019 22:59
  
  Ted Templeman produced some of popular music's biggest albums: 1978's Van Halen (and numerous other Van Halen albums); Toulouse Street by the...
  
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• Chaos at KAOS: Another Executive Leaves The Palms Days After Marshmello Residency Collapses

  02-10-2019 22:55
  
  One week after officials with the Palms hotel in Las Vegas canceled Marshmello's $60 million residency at the KAOS nightclub, the hotel'...
  
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• Judge Denies Bail for R. Kelly in NYC Sex-Abuse Case

  02-10-2019 22:51
  
  A federal judge in New York City has denied bail to R&B singer R. Kelly in his sex-abuse case.
  Kelly didn’t attend the hearing on Wednesday...
  
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• Phoebe Waller-Bridge Refuses to Put Down Her Emmys in Hilarious 'SNL' Promo: Watch

  02-10-2019 22:38
  
  Phoebe Waller-Bridge has won three Emmys, and she needs to make sure you know that.
  The actress is hosting Saturday Night Live this weekend...
  
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• Former SOB x RBE Rapper Lul G Arrested for Murder

  02-10-2019 22:29
  
  Former SOB x RBE member Lul G has been arrested on murder charges. According to the Solano County Sheriff's Office database, Lul G, born George...
  
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• Streaming Stocks Like Spotify, Tencent and Netflix Are Getting Slammed. Why?

  02-10-2019 22:06
  
  Streaming companies might not be dying from a thousand cuts, but each tiny wound isn’t helping Wall Street’s opinion of them. A steady...
  
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• Ty Segall's Twofer Album Concerts Are a Reminder of His Low-Key Rock Dominance

  02-10-2019 22:05
  
  In this era of full-album tours, it's a pretty smart move to pair up a complete performance of a beloved fan-favorite LP with a start-to-finish...
  
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• Samantha Fish, King Von & GASHI Debut on Emerging Artists Chart

  02-10-2019 22:03
  
  Samantha Fish debuts at No. 8 on Billboard's Emerging Artists chart (dated Oct. 5), as her new LP Kill or Be Kind ...
  
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• 5 New Bilingual Tracks for Your October Playlist: 'Party,' 'Chicken Noodle Soup' & More

  02-10-2019 21:55
  
  2019 has been a year full of popping collaborations, especially in the Latin music scene, where we’ve noticed a trend in bilingual songs....
  
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• How Dirty Honey Became the First Unsigned Band to Top the Mainstream Rock Songs Chart

  02-10-2019 21:46
  
  Dirty Honey earns its first No. 1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Songs airplay chart with "When I'm Gone," which rises from No...
  
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• Nicki Minaj's ex to become first-time father

  02-10-2019 21:45 via music-news.com
  
  Safaree Samuels is set to marry Erica Mena on 7 October.
  
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• Liam Payne hints Rita Ora duet led to breakdown of relationship with Cheryl

  02-10-2019 21:45 via music-news.com
  
  Liam Payne and Rita Ora collaborated on For You, from the 2018 film Fifty Shades Freed.
  
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• Bebe Rexha left near tears after meeting 'idol' Angelina Jolie

  02-10-2019 21:45 via music-news.com
  
  Angelina Jolie has "always inspired" Bebe Rexha.
  
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• Banks Shapeshifts Into a Shadow & 5 More Highlights From Los Angeles III Tour Stop

  02-10-2019 21:37
  
  Don’t bother trying to capture Banks in a photo during one of her concerts. She disappears easily, from the billowing smoke on stage to the...
  
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• Mustard & Roddy Ricch Inspire Kids to Chase Their Dreams in Luxe 'Ballin' Video

  02-10-2019 21:25
  
  Mustard and Roddy Ricch are here to inspire the next generation with their own rags-to-riches stories. The pair of West Coast natives linked up...
  
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• Post Malone Continues Atop Artist 100 as Zac Brown Band Returns at No. 2

  02-10-2019 21:11
  
  Post Malone tallies his third consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard Artist 100 chart (dated Oct. 5), reigning as the...
  
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• Dave Chappelle Makes First Billboard Chart Appearance With 'Sticks & Stones'

  02-10-2019 21:09
  
  Comic cornerstone Dave Chappelle has won two Grammy Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, and he now...
  
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• 5SOS Are Terrified by 'Tattoo Roulette' During 'Late Late Show' Appearance: Watch

  02-10-2019 21:08
  
  5 Seconds of Summer were happy to play their single "Teeth" on The Late Late Show on Thursday night (Sept. 12). It was just...
  
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• Adam Lambert Proves He Can Sing Absolutely Anything With Rapid-Fire Beyoncé, Aerosmith & Rihanna Covers

  02-10-2019 20:58
  
  It's a good time to be Adam Lambert. The 37-year old star just released his brand-new Velvet: Side A EP, his first solo project since 2015's...
  
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• Jake Owen Is Latest Country Star to Sell Out Lexington Opera House Secret Session

  02-10-2019 20:25
  
  On Tuesday night, country superstar Jake Owen was the latest act to surprise a sold-out crowd at the Lexington Opera House in Lexington,...
  
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• Lauryn Hill, Bob Marley Foundation Contribute Scholarships to Jamaica's Alpha Institute: Exclusive

  02-10-2019 19:59
  
  KINGSTON — Several high-profile music industry players have provided scholarships for the 2019–2020 academic year to students at Kingston...
  
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• Amber Liu Announces North American 'X' Tour: See When She's Hitting Your City

  02-10-2019 19:55
  
  Amber Liu will be bringing her X album tour to numerous cities throughout the U.S. and Canada in coming months.
  Announced yesterday (Oct. 1), Liu,...
  
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• Josh Groban, Charlie Puth, Chance the Rapper & More Are Getting 'Quizzed' in New Billboard Series

  02-10-2019 19:54
  
  Billboard has launched a brand-new video series called “Quizzed,” which sees musical artists paired with the stars of their...
  
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• Grimes, Nina Kraviz and Sophie Announce Mysterious 'Bio-Haque' Event in Miami

  02-10-2019 19:54
  
  This December in Miami, Grimes, Nina Kraviz and Sophie will collaborate on a mysterious event called "Bio-Haque."
  While the nature of...
  
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• Spectra Names Jim McDonald GM of Atlantic City Convention Center

  02-10-2019 19:43
  
  Hospitality and management company Spectra has named 20-year industry veteran Jim McDonald as general manager of Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall and the...
  
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• See When Camila Cabello's New Song 'Cry For Me' Is Dropping

  02-10-2019 19:38
  
  Camila Cabello took to social media on Tuesday (Oct. 2) to announce her new song “Cry For Me” is dropping this Friday (Oct. 4).
  Referring...
  
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• Roy Wood Jr. Returns as Host of the Billboard Live Music Awards in Beverly Hills

  02-10-2019 19:31
  
  Roy Wood Jr. is making his triumphant return to Beverly Hills where he'll once again host the Billboard Live Music Awards, Nov. 5, at the Montage...
  
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• You Have to See Camila Cabello's Heart-Thumping Cover of 'Someone You Loved'

  02-10-2019 19:17
  
  Not even a month after the drop of new singles "Liar" and "Shameless" from her upcoming album Romance, Camila...
  
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• Garth Brooks to Receive the Library Of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song

  02-10-2019 19:11
  
  Garth Brooks is joining an esteemed class of songwriters; the country singer has been revealed as the next recipient of the Library of Congress...
  
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• The Wasted Youth Signs R&B Artist IV to Joint Venture With Warner Records

  02-10-2019 19:10
  
  Record label and management company The Wasted Youth has signed R&B artist IV to a joint venture deal with Warner Records, under which both...
  
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• Miley Cyrus Frolics in a Pumpkin Patch, Cozies Up to a Monster and Plays With Goats in Autumnal AF Pics

  02-10-2019 19:09
  
  Miley Cyrus rang in the start of Halloween season in the spookiest way possible on Tuesday (Oct. 1), sharing snaps from her trip to a haunted pumpkin...
  
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• Gang Starr Honors Guru With 'Family and Loyalty' Video Featuring J. Cole: Watch

  02-10-2019 19:01
  
  DJ Premier resurrected Gang Starr in September with the J. Cole-assisted "Family and Loyalty," which served as the group's first...
  
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• Chris Stapleton Announces Benefit 'Concert for Kentucky'

  02-10-2019 19:01
  
  Chris Stapleton has announced benefit show A Concert For Kentucky that will feature appearances from the country star alongside Willie Nelson and...
  
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• Trends Shares Gauzy 'Branches' Video: Premiere

  02-10-2019 18:51
  
  Los Angeles' Trends new video for "Branches," premiering below from the alt-rock troupe's upcoming debut album Palettes, ...
  
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• Mj Rodriguez and George Salazar Stun With 'Little Shop Of Horrors' Number On 'Late Late': Watch

  02-10-2019 18:41
  
  What happens when you take a Broadway and B-movie classic, restage it for a modern audience and get Pose star Mj Rodriguez and Be More...
  
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• Armand Van Helden, Honey Dijon, Gorgon City & More Lead Phase 1 Lineup For Defected Croatia 2020

  02-10-2019 18:30
  
  Defected Croatia announced the phase one lineup today (Oct. 2) for its August 2020 festival in Croatia, with Armand Van Helden, Derrick Carter,...
  
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• Kelly Clarkson Shows Love For Fellow 'Idol' Alum Carrie Underwood With Epic 'Before He Cheats' Cover: Watch

  02-10-2019 18:24
  
  Kelly Clarkson showcased her vocal power on a standout cover of fellow American Idol graduate Carrie Underwood’s “Before He...
  
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• Emerging Artists Spotlight: Sleep On It

  02-10-2019 18:19
  
  Welcome to Emerging Artists Spotlight, the Billboard series where we highlight a musician or band who has recently made their debut on the ...
  
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• Diplo & More DJs Will Go From the Nightclub to the Soccer Field for a Good Cause at Copa Del Rave 2019

  02-10-2019 18:17
  
  The dance music industry is a pretty wild place. You get to make a difference in the lives of millions and have the time of your life doing it, and...
  
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• Jake Hays' 'Sleep Talk' Video Taps His Friends, Famous Parents & Even His Dog: Premiere

  02-10-2019 18:15
  
  Jake Hays' bed is a busy place in his new music video "Sleep Talk" -- and no, not like that.
  The clip, premiering exclusively...
  
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• Barbra Streisand Celebrates Signing to Columbia 57 Years Ago

  02-10-2019 17:58
  
  Barbra Streisand isn't just one of Columbia Records' biggest artists – she's also the major label's most loyal.
  Streisand...
  
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• Jay-Z Must Face Filmed Deposition in Lawsuit Over Failed Fragrance, Despite Fears of a Leak

  02-10-2019 17:45
  
  Jay-Z's deposition in a lawsuit brought against him by a perfume company must be videotaped, a New York State judge ruled on Tuesday (Oct. 1),...
  
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• The History of Hip-Hop Going Gospel, From MC Hammer to Sunday Service

  02-10-2019 17:43
  
  It appears that 2019 is the year of Kanye West as revivalist. Or worship leader. Or, if rumors prove true, church founder. 
  After the delayed...
  
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• Tegan and Sara Tackle Everything From Cell Phones to Birthday Gifts and P!nk On 'A Little Late': Watch

  02-10-2019 17:34
  
  As Tegan and Sara continue their tour across the country with their new album Hey, I'm Just Like You, they're also making their rounds on the...
  
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• Akon Reveals Spanish-Language 'El Negreeto' Album Track List: Hear a Preview (Exclusive)

  02-10-2019 17:16
  
  "The Latin culture, it's amazing," said American singer Akon earlier this year when Billboard asked him why he wants to honor Latin...
  
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