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June 25, 2019

Prince's 'Batman' at 30: How the Film Saved His Career From 'Horrible' Financial Straits

Thirty years after its release, former Prince manager Albert Magnoli tells how it saved the singer from "horrible" financial straits. …

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Grammy Nomination Announcements Bumped Up to Nov. 20

In accordance with the 2020 Grammys schedule accelerating to avoid a conflict with the Oscars, nominations will be announced November …

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Woodstock 50 Applies for New Site, With Smaller Capacity

Woodstock 50 has applied for a permit to hold its anniversary festival at Vernon Downs near Utica, N.Y.

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With New 'Lion King' Tune, Elton John May Compete Against Self for Song Oscar

With a new "Lion King" tune, Elton John will compete against himself for a best song Oscar, as he has a "Rocketman" song already cont …

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Raconteurs Salute Beatles With 'Butcher Cover' Parody Hidden Within New LP Sleeve

Jack White fans who got the Vault edition of the new Raconteurs LP found a surprise under the front cover: a Beatles "butcher cover" …

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Bill Wyman Talks About Being 'The Quiet One' and Not Like a (Typical) Rolling Stone

Bill Wyman, subject of the new documentary "The Quiet One," explains in a Variety Q&A how he was never like a (typical) Rolling S …

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Looking for a Summer Hit? Put a Ticking Clock in Your Song, Plus Other Pop Signifiers

According to Hit Songs Deconstructed, 2019's songs of summer “will be more poppy, up-tempo and sing-able (as opposed to rap-abl …

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'Glow' Star Jackie Tohn Talks About Her 'Shallow' Parody Triumph on Howard Stern Show

Vying for the heart of Howard Stern co-host Robin Quivers isn't for the weak. So "American Idol" alum Jackie Tohn, who stars in the N …

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From the Critics

Album Review: Mark Ronson's 'Late Night Feelings'

With "Late Night Feelings," (feat. Miley Cyrus and Camila Cabello), Mark Ronson has moved away from "Uptown Funk" and into post-club …