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October 26, 2018

Grammy Awards 2019 Predictions: Who Will the Nominees Be?

Who will the nominees for the big prizes at the 2019 Grammy Awards be? Variety's music team takes a deep dive and makes some predicti …

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Tekashi 6ix 9ine Sentenced to Four Years Probation

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was sentenced to four years’ probation Friday for violating the terms of a 2015 plea agreement.

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Sony Cleared by EU to Take Full Control of EMI Music Publishing

The European Commission said on Friday that it had approved Sony Corporation's move to take full control of EMI Music Publishing. …

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SoundCloud Slammed Over Premier Artist Contract

SoundCloud's contract for its new Premier service came under harsh criticism in a new report.

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U2, Foo Fighters, Elton John, More Lined up for T. Rex Tribute Album

U2, the Foo Fighters, Elton John and several other artists are lined up for a T. Rex tribute album planned for release on BMG next ye …

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Tony Joe White, 'Polk Salad Annie' Singer, Dies at 75

Swamp-rocker Tony Joe White, the cult-favorite singer whose "Polk Salad Annie" was a favorite of Elvis Presley's, died Wednesday at 7 …

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Sara Bareilles on Celebrating Female Power in the T Bone Burnett-Produced 'Armor'

Sara Bareilles' T Bone Burnett-produced album won't be out till 2019, but watching the news prompted her to rush-release the song &ld …

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Pitbull Signs With UTA

Pitbull has signed with UTA across all areas worldwide, the company announced today.

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