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• 13 Influential Artists Snubbed By The Rock Hall in Their First Year of Eligibility

  15-10-2019 23:59
  
  On Tuesday (Oct. 15), when the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced the nominees for its Class of 2020, nine first-time nominees were included...
  
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• Debuts From Different Artists Lead Streaming Songs Chart Top Three for the First Time

  15-10-2019 23:57
  
  If you thought Oct. 4 was a big day for high-profile single releases, you are correct. For the first time in Billboard’s Streaming Songs chart...
  
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• Rufus Wainwright Signs Record Deal With BMG for New Album

  15-10-2019 23:42
  
  Singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright has signed a global recordings agreement with BMG to release his forthcoming studio album, the company announced...
  
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• Slipknot's 'Psychosocial' Gets Covered in the Styles of Lil Nas X, Hanson, Britney Spears & More: Watch

  15-10-2019 23:30
  
  YouTuber Ten Second Songs, aka Anthony Vincent, is known for covering classic tunes in very different genres. His latest offering, a rendition of...
  
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• Stephanie Poetri & Jackson Wang Team Up for Sweet 'I Love You 3000 II' Music Video

  15-10-2019 23:02
  
  Stephanie Poetri and Jackson Wang want a superhero-level love in the adorable music video for their new song. Out Tuesday (Oct. 15), the...
  
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• This Guns N' Roses Video Just Became the First From the '80s to Reach 1 Billion YouTube Views

  15-10-2019 22:56
  
  Guns 'N Roses' rockin' black-and-white video for "Sweet Child O' Mine" has become the first video from the 1980s to hit one...
  
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• Guns N' Roses' 'Sweet Child O' Mine' Video Becomes First From the '80s to Reach 1 Billion YouTube Views

  15-10-2019 22:56
  
  Guns 'N Roses' rockin' black-and-white video for "Sweet Child O' Mine" has become the first video from the 1980s to hit one...
  
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• Cam Is Pregnant With Her First Child

  15-10-2019 22:21
  
  Congratulations, Cam!
  The country songstress revealed on Tuesday (Oct. 15) the secret she's been keeping for seven months, that she's...
  
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• Hear Billie Eilish's 'Bad Guy' Lurking in the Background of Tense 'Bombshell' Trailer

  15-10-2019 21:55
  
  Sounds like Billie Eilish is lending a hand in the latest trailer for Bombshell, which will hit theaters Dec. 20. Her Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit...
  
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• Metallica fans slam concert organisers for not refunding postponed shows

  15-10-2019 21:45 via music-news.com
  
  Metallica were forced to pull out of the gigs after frontman James Hetfield re-entered rehab to treat his addiction issues.
  
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• Justin Timberlake: 'Meeting Jessica Biel was like a baptism'

  15-10-2019 21:45 via music-news.com
  
  Justin Timberlake began dating Jessica Biel in 2007 and they eventually tied the knot in 2012 in Italy.
  
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• Billie Eilish's ring was stolen by a fan during her concert over the weekend

  15-10-2019 21:40 via music-news.com
  
  Billie Eilish's ring was stolen by a fan during her concert over the weekend - but she simply told the thief to "take care" of it.
  
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• Def Leppard's Vivian Campbell has had surgery on his spine

  15-10-2019 21:27 via music-news.com
  
  The 57-year-old guitarist went under the knife last week and has spent the past few days resting with an ice pack on his back to
  
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• Echosmith Return With New Album Announcement, 'Lonely Generation' Video & Tour Dates

  15-10-2019 21:25
  
  Echosmith has a special treat for the tech-savvy “Lonely Generation”: a new studio album with the same title as their most recent single...
  
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• Maciej Woć Named Managing Director Sony Music Poland & Eastern Europe

  15-10-2019 21:11
  
  Artist manager and promoter Maciej Woć has been appointed managing director of Sony Music Entertainment Poland and Eastern Europe, tasked with...
  
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• 'Grease' Spin-Off Series 'Rydell High' Is Coming to HBO Max

  15-10-2019 21:06
  
  Grease is the word, again.
  Six months after rights-holders Paramount announced a Grease feature film prequel, a live-action TV spinoff...
  
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• George Strait Becomes First Artist to Reach 100 Entries on Country Airplay Chart

  15-10-2019 21:03
  
  George Strait makes history as the first artist to tally 100 entries on Billboard's Country Airplay chart, as "The Weight of the Badge...
  
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• '#Hash(tag) America' Brings Together Talent From 'American Idol,' 'Star Trek: Picard' & More

  15-10-2019 20:47
  
  What began as a song written the day after the 2016 national election has expanded into a concept album and a stage musical -- with a concert...
  
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• Spotlight: Berklee Online CEO Debbie Cavalier Is Teaching Gender Parity With Roles for Female Students, Instructors

  15-10-2019 20:44
  
  Much has been made lately of the music industry’s male-dominated culture, with reports such as the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative revealing...
  
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• Becky G & Christian Nodal Partner With St. Jude for 'Esta Camiseta Salva Vidas' T-Shirt Campaign

  15-10-2019 20:37
  
  In an effort to reach a bigger Latin and Spanish-speaking constituency, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is launching a Spanish-language...
  
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• Watch Loud Luxury Party With Bryce Vine in the New Video for 'I'm Not Alright'

  15-10-2019 20:24
  
  It was the sage Coolio who once noted that there ain't no party like a West Coast party, and on Tuesday (Oct. 15), Los Angeles-based duo...
  
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• Latin American Music Awards 2019: Who Will Win Favorite Crossover Artist? Vote!

  15-10-2019 20:12
  
  The 2019 Latin American Music Awards are two days away, and we all want to know who will win the big prizes.
  The fifth annual Latin AMAs will air...
  
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• EMPIRE and +1 Records Announce New Global Partnership Deal

  15-10-2019 20:12
  
  Independent music company EMPIRE has entered a new global partnership with +1 Records, it was announced Tuesday (Oct. 15).
  Under the terms...
  
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• Swae Lee Has a New 'Black Beatles'-Esque Song, and Wants To Get Justin Bieber On It

  15-10-2019 20:00
  
  That Swae Lee is a real crowd-pleaser: he’s currently on tour with Post Malone, and their joint single “Sunflower” continues to...
  
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• Five Burning Questions: Billboard Staffers Discuss Travis Scott's No. 1 Debut With 'Highest In The Room'

  15-10-2019 19:45
  
  On this week’s Billboard Hot 100 chart, Travis Scott crashes in at No. 1 with new single “Highest In The Room,” earning the Houston...
  
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• Who Should Be Inducted Into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in 2020? Vote!

  15-10-2019 19:44
  
  Today (Oct. 15), the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced the 16 nominees for the Rock Hall Class of 2020, and Billboard wants to know...
  
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• Watch Black Coffee Discuss His Rise to Fame: 'It's Working From Nothing'

  15-10-2019 19:42
  
  South African sensation Black Coffee appeared on The Daily Show With Trevor Noah last night (Oct. 14) for an insightful interview about the producer...
  
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• Why Pioneer Pat Benatar Deserves Her Shot In the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

  15-10-2019 19:34
  
  You’re born with the name Patricia Mae Andrzejewski. Your mom is a beautician and your dad works with sheet metal. You pursue health education...
  
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• Bebe Rexha Leads a Marathon in Empowering 'You Can't Stop The Girl' Video: Watch

  15-10-2019 19:34
  
  Bebe Rexha dropped the inspirational video for her new single, “You Can’t Stop The Girl,” from Disney’s Maleficent: Mistress...
  
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• G-Eazy Celebrates Pulling Off a Heist With Gunna in Action-Packed 'I Wanna Rock' Video

  15-10-2019 19:23
  
  G-Eazy came through with a new collaboration alongside Gunna on Tuesday (Oct. 15). "I Wanna Rock" arrived after several snippets hit the...
  
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• Lady Gaga Lists New 'ARTPOP' Version Without R. Kelly

  15-10-2019 19:16
  
  Lady Gaga is releasing new physical versions of her 2013 album ARTPOP -- but this time, R. Kelly collaboration "Do What U...
  
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• Brittany Howard Soars and Coos Through the Songs Of 'Jaime' For Tiny Desk Concert: Watch

  15-10-2019 19:10
  
  Brittany Howard has been packing theaters and wowing festival crowds with the songs of Jaime, her first solo album. Now, the Alabama Shakes ...
  
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• Ugh, Adam Lambert's Vocals in This New Live Video Are Just Perfection

  15-10-2019 18:58
  
  Prepare yourselves, Glamberts. Adam Lambert delivered a vocal masterclass with a live performance of his new song “Closer To You” on...
  
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• Melendi Releases Song For Madrid's Cadena 100 Breast Cancer Benefit

  15-10-2019 18:47
  
  Spanish pop star Melendi’s song “Por Encima De La Bruma” (“Above the Mist”) is the anthem for Cadena 100’s...
  
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• Sabrina Claudio and Zayn Enter a Dystopian World in 'Rumors' Video: Watch

  15-10-2019 18:39
  
  Sabrina Claudio and Zayn dropped the music video for their hypnotic duet "Rumors" on Tuesday (Oct. 15). 
  Directed by Brian...
  
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• Makin' Tracks: Luke Combs Gets a Rite of Passage Right With 'Even Though I'm Leaving'

  15-10-2019 18:19
  
  It’s an odd reality that when people hear Luke Combs’ “Even Though I’m Leaving,” many will be in tears, and yet some of...
  
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• Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame: How Signature Songs Influenced the Class of 2019

  15-10-2019 18:13
  
  Just weeks after the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's version of one of country's signature songs, "Wildwood Flower," served as the final...
  
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• Laumė (And Some Animated Nautical Friends) Hit the Ocean for 'Spells (Oedipusi)' Visualizer

  15-10-2019 18:11
  
  If chill, sunny synth-pop is up your alley, Laumė – the latest project of former Yumi Zouma frontwoman Kim Pflaum – is hitting the high...
  
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• Tyga Signs Multi-Million Dollar Deal With Columbia Records

  15-10-2019 17:57
  
  After playing the independent field for the last several years, Tyga is ready to get a "Taste" of what a major label feels like again. On...
  
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• Shakira Tells Fans What's in Store For Super Bowl Performance With Jennifer Lopez

  15-10-2019 17:53
  
  Shakira stopped by Apple Music’s Beats 1 on Monday (Oct. 14) to dish about her upcoming Super Bowl performance with Jennifer Lopez.
  “It...
  
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• Sasha Velour Breaks Down Three Performances From Her 'Smoke & Mirrors' Tour

  15-10-2019 17:46
  
  Ever since we met her on season 9 of RuPaul's Drag Race, Sasha Velour has shown us repeatedly her penchant for exuberant performances....
  
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• Old Dominion Reveals Why They're More Confident Than Ever On New Album

  15-10-2019 17:37
  
  It’s been 12 years since Old Dominion formed in Nashville. Now, frontman Matthew Ramsey says the band is more comfortable and confident than...
  
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• Stoney LaRue Gets the Worst Kind of 'Message In a Bottle': Listen

  15-10-2019 17:36
  
  Stoney LaRue will release his upcoming album Onward next month, and ahead of the project’s reveal, Billboard has the exclusive premiere of his...
  
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• Kim Petras Freezes Over Her Heartbreak in 'Icy' Video: Watch

  15-10-2019 17:35
  
  It seems that Kim Petras is busier than ever. She released her full Turn Off The Light Halloween project earlier this month, is headed out...
  
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• Google Unveils New Phone, Smart Speaker and an Answer to Apple's AirPods

  15-10-2019 17:34
  
  Google unveiled a new Pixel smartphone, an updated smart speaker and an answer to Apple's wireless earbuds on Tuesday, all aimed at getting...
  
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• Pat Benatar Isn't Commenting on Rock Hall Nomination, But Here's What She's Said Before

  15-10-2019 17:24
  
  Pat Benatar is choosing not to make any comments, yet, on her first Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination -- which also includes husband and creative...
  
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• YoungBoy Never Broke Again Gets Baptized, Reflects on His Rise in 'Carter Son' Video: Watch

  15-10-2019 17:21
  
  YoungBoy Never Broke Again delivered his first post-prison release with his AI YoungBoy 2 project last week (Oct. 11), and wasted no time following...
  
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• Brantley Gilbert's 'Fire' Ignites at No. 1 On Top Country Albums, Sam Hunt Returns to Country Airplay

  15-10-2019 17:11
  
  Brantley Gilbert earns his third total and consecutive No. 1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart, as Fire & Brimstone debuts atop the Oct...
  
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• Miley Cyrus PDAs With Cody Simpson, Shares Snippet Of His Sweet New Song

  15-10-2019 16:50
  
  Miley Cyrus took to social media on Monday (Oct. 15) to share some PDA pics and give fans a sneak preview of boyfriend Cody Simpson’s latest...
  
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• Demi Lovato has a new tattoo in tribute to her late friend

  15-10-2019 16:50 via music-news.com
  
  The 'Sorry Not Sorry' singer spoke of her devastation earlier this month after her pal Thomas passed away following a struggle with
  
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