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November 08, 2018

Kris Wu's iTunes U.S. Sales Acquired 'Fraudulently' and Won't Count Toward Charts

Kris Wu's impressive showing on the U.S. iTunes chart has caused some to question whether the system was gamed.

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Joni Mitchell Blows Out 75th Birthday Candles at Starry Tribute

Joni Mitchell was paid tribute on her 75th birthday by a cast of singers including James Taylor, Brandi Carlile, Seal and Diana Krall …

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Missy Elliott Leads 2019 Songwriters Hall of Fame Nominees

Missy Elliott leads the nominees for the 2019 Songwriters Hall of Fame - the first female rapper to be nominated for induction.

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'Frozen 2' Already Has Four New Songs; Elsa and Anna Will 'Go Far Out of Arendelle'

The "Frozen" sequel already has four new songs and Elsa and Anna to Travel 'Far Out of Arendelle.'

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CISAC Reports Nearly $11 Billion in Royalties, Slams YouTube Over 'Distortion' of Digital Market

CISAC Reports $1.14 Billion in Royalties, Slams YouTube Over ‘Distortion’ of Digital Market

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Rufus Wainwright's Career at 20: A Tour-Previewing Oral History

Rufus Wainwright is hitting the road to celebrate his debut album's 20th anniversary. He recalls his humble, hoopla-filled salad days …

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Michael Bublé to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Michael Bublé is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Nov. 16 in the recording category.

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Francis Lai, Oscar-Winning 'Love Story' Composer, Dies at 86

French composer Francis Lai, who won an Oscar for "Love Story" and penned the beguiling theme for "A Man and a Woman," has died at 86 …

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From the Critics

Songs for Screens: Synch or Sync - What's the Correct Usage?

It’s a debate as inconclusive as “theater” versus “theatre”: When writing about music licenses, is it & …