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June 11, 2019

Radiohead Respond to Leak by Releasing 18 Hours of 'OK Computer' Sessions

After hackers leaked 18 hours of outtakes from Radiohead’s “OK Computer” sessions, the band have responded by offic …

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Universal Music Disputes Severity of 2008 Fire Cited in New York Times Article

UMG sources have a mixed take on a New York Times article saying a 2008 vault fire destroyed hundreds of thousands of irreplaceable t …

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Prince Remembered by Three Key Women in His Life

To observe Prince's birthday and the release of "Originals," Variety spoke at length with three key women in his life.

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John Doe and Friends Explore the Decline of L.A. Punk Civilization in 'More Fun' Book

"More Fun in the New World," a new book with tales of the 1980s from John Doe, Maria McKee, the Go-Gos and others, is a rock must-rea …

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Woodstock 50 Vows to Find New Venue After Watkins Glen Raceway Pulls Out

The beleaguered Woodstock 50 festival needs to find a new site: Watkins Glen International raceway announced today that it has pulled …

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'Rock of Ages' Making a Return to L.A. in 'Immersive' New Hollywood Dinner/Bar Venue

"Rock of Ages," which began in a Hollywood club before reaching Broadway, is returning to L.A. in an "immersive" restaurant/bar setti …

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Geto Boys Rapper Bushwick Bill Dies at 52

Bushwick Bill, a member of the veteran Houston rap trio Geto Boys, has died at the age of 52, his rep confirmed.

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Ty Herndon Talks About Why It Matters to Remake a No. 1 Country Hit as a Gay Ballad

Country singer Ty Herndon tells why it mattered to remake his No. 1 hit "What Mattered Most" with lyrical gender changes after coming …

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From the Critics

Film Review: 'Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese'

Martin Scorsese has turned Bob Dylan's legendary floating carnival of a 1975 rock 'n' roll tour into the rock doc that never was. …