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• Sam Hunt Is Back With Infectious New Song 'Kinfolks': Listen

  10-10-2019 23:50
  
  Sam Hunt dropped his first new single in nearly 18 months with the infectious jam “Kinfolks” on Thursday (Oct. 10).
  A song that recalls...
  
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• Ed Sheeran Mistakes a World Mental Health Day Meeting With Prince Harry for a 'Gingers Unite' Brainstorming Session: Watch

  10-10-2019 23:21
  
  Ed Sheeran rang the royal doorbell to raise awareness for a "charity" that hits close to home for both him and Prince Harry--but the Duke...
  
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• California Power Outages Won't Impact Desert Daze, Festival Organizers Say

  10-10-2019 23:17
  
  Organizers for this weekend’s Desert Daze musical festival in Lake Perris, California, don’t expect issues stemming from possible power...
  
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• 5 Things We Learned About 'Patsy & Loretta' at the Nashville Film Screening

  10-10-2019 23:17
  
  Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn’s friendship is brought beautifully to life in the upcoming Lifetime film Patsy & Loretta. Ahead of the movie...
  
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• TuneCore, CD Baby Partner With Tencent to Reach Chinese Listeners

  10-10-2019 22:57
  
  This week, indie distributors TuneCore and CD Baby each entered partnerships with Chinese music streaming giant Tencent, bringing their artists...
  
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• Kelly Clarkson Is a One-Woman Boy Band on Feisty One Direction Cover

  10-10-2019 22:49
  
  After watching a few segments of “Kellyoke” on The Kelly Clarkson Show, fans might be wondering, “What exactly can’t Kelly...
  
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• Yungblud & Dan Reynolds Navigate a Junkyard in Dynamic 'Original Me' Video: Watch

  10-10-2019 22:48
  
  Self-proclaimed original losers Yungblud and Imagine Dragons' Dan Reynolds feel the weight of life through falling cars in a junkyard in the...
  
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• Christina Aguilera 'Starstruck' Meeting the Man Behind Disney's Goofy at D23

  10-10-2019 22:33
  
  Christina Aguilera is proud of her Disney roots, but that doesn't mean she won't thoroughly geek out when she gets the chance to...
  
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• This Is What Happens When You Give Will Smith a Flame Thrower

  10-10-2019 22:32
  
  Will Smith’s latest stunt as a casual daredevil feels like a re-enactment of his new movie Gemini Man. The 51-year-old actor spent some time...
  
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• Celine Dion Warns Drake Not to Get Her Face as a Tattoo

  10-10-2019 22:26
  
  Backstage at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards, Drake allegedly let Celine Dion know of his plans to one day tattoo her face...
  
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• Michael Jackson Bio-Musical Sets Broadway Premiere Date

  10-10-2019 22:14
  
  It was announced Thursday that the Michael Jackson bio-musical, MJ the Musical, will make its way to Broadway in the summer of 2020. The...
  
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• Good Grief: Owners of Charlie Brown Song Sue Dollywood

  10-10-2019 22:05
  
  The copyright owners of the “Charlie Brown Christmas” theme song have sued Dollywood in federal court for copyright infringement.
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• Cirque du Soleil Scores With 'Messi10' Show Inspired by Soccer Superstar Lionel Messi

  10-10-2019 22:05
  
  The first strains of Pharrell Williams’ 2015 single “Freedom” play on the stage of Cirque du Soleil’s new show Messi10, in...
  
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• What's Your Favorite Lali Music Video? Vote!

  10-10-2019 21:56
  
  Rocking blond locks and flaunting her skating skills, Lali presents her latest music video “Laligera.” Her new look and production come...
  
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• Rod Stewart feared secondary cancer diagnosis

  10-10-2019 21:45 via music-news.com
  
  The rocker originally kept news of his illness quiet, after he was diagnosed early in 2017.
  
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• Gwen Stefani: 'Blake Shelton has been one of the greatest gifts in my life'

  10-10-2019 21:45 via music-news.com
  
  The couple has been dating for four years.
  
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• Dolly Parton thrilled by Lil Nas X's music success

  10-10-2019 21:45 via music-news.com
  
  The country music legend has declared her joy over the 20-year-old rapper's success.
  
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• Victoria Monét, Shari Bryant & Britney Davis Honored at ASCAP's Uplifting 'Women Behind the Music' Event

  10-10-2019 21:43
  
  It’s inspiring that an event dedicated to female executives, producers and writers who’ve fought for their seat at the table in the music...
  
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• See Demi Lovato Boot Body Shaming With Unedited Bikini Photos

  10-10-2019 21:43
  
  Demi Lovato is confident. The pop singer has shared an empowering photograph of herself emerging from the ocean in a swimsuit, without...
  
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• Suspect in Mac Miller's Death Pleads Not Guilty

  10-10-2019 21:32
  
  A man charged with selling rapper Mac Miller the drugs that killed him last year pleaded not guilty Thursday (Oct. 10) in federal court in Los...
  
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• Relive Some of the Best Throwback Performances at the Latin American Music Awards

  10-10-2019 21:30
  
  The 2019 Latin American Music Awards, taking place Oct. 17 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood via Telemundo, are officially a week away.
  This year...
  
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• Charli XCX Burns It Down in 'White Mercedes' Video

  10-10-2019 21:04
  
  Charli XCX unveiled the video for "White Mercedes," the emotional ballad from the pop star's latest album Charli, ...
  
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• Weezer Scores 17th Top 10 on Alternative Songs With 'The End of the Game' -- 25 Years After First Hit

  10-10-2019 21:02
  
  Weezer continues to climb the list of acts with the most top 10s on Billboard's Alternative Songs airplay chart, with "The End of the...
  
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• Bracing for Brexit: U.K. Music Industry Making Plans to Prepare for Chaos -- With Live Sector Most at Risk

  10-10-2019 20:53
  
  LONDON — When Imogen Heap announced that she was canceling a leg of her fall European tour due to the "extreme uncertainties of traveling...
  
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• Palehound's Dad Rock & Radio Disney-Influenced #TBT Mixtape

  10-10-2019 20:41
  
  Welcome to #TBT Mixtape, Billboard's weekly series that showcases artists' very own throwback-themed playlists exclusive to...
  
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• Baby Ariel Grows Up in Self-Directed 'Wildside' Video: 'I've Never Felt More Like Myself'

  10-10-2019 20:25
  
  “Maybe I’m crazy, I’m young, I’m lost / Maybe that’s alright,” Baby Ariel sings on her new song “Wildside,...
  
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• Can Electronic Music Be Made With Metal Cans and Car Parts? Kokoko! Says Yes: Interview

  10-10-2019 20:09
  
  If music and technology have never felt more accessible, Congolese outfit Kokoko! are redefining the meaning of being a modern DIY act. The...
  
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• Which One Directioner Do You Want to See Release an Album Next? Vote!

  10-10-2019 20:07
  
  Harry Styles billboards mysteriously popped up around the world overnight, and it’s time to ask the question: which member of One Direction...
  
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• 6ix9ine Scores New Record Deal With 10k Projects

  10-10-2019 20:03
  
  It looks like 6ix9ine will indeed be making his return to music upon his release from prison. Billboard confirmed on Thursday (Oct. 10) that Tekashi...
  
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• Inspirations: One-Man Band Julien Chang Debuts His Teenage Dream, 'Jules'

  10-10-2019 19:54
  
  Inspirations is a Billboard interview franchise that examines the process behind new standout releases. 
  Julien Chang could’ve been dubbed...
  
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• What's the Hottest Part Of DJ Snake, Sean Paul and Anitta's 'Fuego' Video? Watch and Decide

  10-10-2019 19:47
  
  Given the white hot nature of the artists involved, it should surprise no one that the new video for DJ Snake, Sean Paul and Anitta's "Fuego...
  
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• Dua Lipa's Manager Talks Mental Health In The Music Biz & Why Digital Detox Is Sometimes a Good Thing

  10-10-2019 19:45
  
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• Flume Is 'Back' On the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs Chart, Ashley O Rises On Dance Club Songs

  10-10-2019 19:00
  
  Flume flies in at No. 12 on Billboard's Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart (dated Oct. 12) with "Rushing Back," featuring singer Vera...
  
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• Billboard Dance Chart Upstarts: Lovari & Adam Barta, Chromatics & Meresha

  10-10-2019 18:54
  
  Lovari & Adam Barta feat. Electropoint "No Day Like Today"
  New York-based singer-songwriter Lovari and Port St. Lucie, Florida-based...
  
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• Jonas Brew-thers: Joe, Kevin and Nick Partner With Coors Light For Limited Edition Beer

  10-10-2019 18:44
  
  The Jonas Brothers announced on Thursday (Oct. 10) that they’ll be partnering with Coors Light for a limited edition batch of their own...
  
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• Malin Pettersen Embraces a Stripped-Down Approach On 'Alonesome': Exclusive

  10-10-2019 18:36
  
  Norwegian singer-songwriter Malin Pettersen's new EP Alonesome, out Oct. 11 and premiering exclusively on Billboard one day early today (Oct...
  
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• Toots & The Maytals Sign to BMG-Backed Trojan Jamaica

  10-10-2019 18:31
  
  Musician-producers​ Zak Starkey and Sharna "Sshh" Liguzjust launched their Trojan Jamaica label this summer, but they've already signed...
  
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• Sam Smith Reflects On 'Second Coming Out' in Heartfelt Speech at Attitude Awards: Watch

  10-10-2019 18:31
  
  It's been a huge year for Sam Smith. Along with releasing two new singles, and getting fans excited about their upcoming album, the singer has...
  
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• Behind Argentina's Burgeoning Trap Movement

  10-10-2019 18:24
  
  Freestyle battles are routine events in Argentina’s capital of Buenos Aires, where fans regularly pour into the city’s plazas to watch...
  
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• Watch The Cure's Divine 'Just Like Heaven' Performance In 'Anniversary' Concert Doc

  10-10-2019 18:23
  
  Tim Pope's work with the Cure tends to happen "in a random way," according to the group's longtime video and film collaborator. But...
  
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• Gucci Mane & Megan Thee Stallion's 'Big Booty' Video Involves Twerking, Sports Cars: Watch

  10-10-2019 18:21
  
  Gucci Mane wasted no time in following up his and Megan Thee Stallion's "Big Booty" with the track's visual on Thursday (Oct....
  
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• NEO 10Y Wants to Take You From 'Dystopia to Utopia' With 'Stan Yourself' Video

  10-10-2019 18:11
  
  NEO 10Y is a singer, yes, but their creative ambitions aren’t confined just to music. A fashion designer and visual artist as well, Nik Thakkar...
  
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• Billboard's 2019 Latin Power Players List Revealed

  10-10-2019 18:09
  
  Henry Cárdenas​Founder/CEO, Cárdenas Marketing Network
  As founder/CEO of Cárdenas Marketing Network (CMN), Henry Cárdenas has long been...
  
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• Forgetting the 'Old School' and Making the Case For 'Classic Hip-Hop'

  10-10-2019 18:06
  
  The BET Hip-Hop Awards are still the rap game’s glitziest affair -- a highlight of the early fall, and an overall chance for hip-hop...
  
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• Lana Del Rey Assembles a Future Folk Crew For a Cover Of Joni Mitchell's 'For Free'

  10-10-2019 17:51
  
  Lana Del Rey posted an Insta video on Wednesday (Oct. 9) in which she covers Joni Mitchell's "For Free," a track from the folk icon...
  
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• Justin Bieber Just Gave Cody Simpson's New Relationship His Stamp Of Approval

  10-10-2019 17:49
  
  Justin Bieber took to the comments section of Cody Simpson’s Instagram account on Wednesday (Oct. 9) to suggest a night out with the respective...
  
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• Harlem Gospel Travelers Premiere 'He's On Time' Album, 'Am I Doing Enough?' Video

  10-10-2019 17:30
  
  Gospel music has always been part of Eli "Paperboy" Reed's musical makeup, so it wasn't a stretch for him to get involved with the...
  
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• Ginger Baker Appreciation: The Cream Innovator Brought a New Level of Rhythmic Complexity to Rock

  10-10-2019 17:29
  
  Ginger Baker, who died on Oct. 6 at age 80, is best known as the drummer in the late-’60s British rock band Cream, where he showed that a...
  
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• Here's the Superstar Lineup Of Performers For 2019 'CMT Artists Of the Year' Special

  10-10-2019 17:23
  
  The 10th annual CMT Artists of the Year is fast approaching and the performance lineup is a stacked one. Country artists, Hollywood actors and...
  
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• Dolly Parton has always been 'strong enough' to walk away from harassment

  10-10-2019 17:06 via music-news.com
  
  The 73-year-old singer admitted she has "certainly" been subjected to unwanted advances over the years but she believes she
  
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