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  1. Watch Video Kylie Minogue Takes Over London's Soho on 'Timebomb' Music Video

    Kylie Minogue Takes Over London's Soho on 'Timebomb' Music Video

    1:53 pm PDT 5/25/2012
    • Jethro Nededog
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    The singer releases the dance song as part of "K25," the celebration of her 25 years in the music industry. Read More See All Videos

  2. Idol Hangover Episode 13 with Taylor Hicks

    Idol Hangover Episode 13 with Taylor Hicks

    1:06 pm PDT 5/25/2012
    • David Simpson
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    Season 5 'American Idol' winner Taylor Hicks comes in to our THR Lounge and tells our music editor Shirley Halperin about his upcoming residency at the Bally's Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Read More See All Videos

  3. Keira Knightley Engaged to Klaxons Band Member James Righton (Report)

    Keira Knightley Engaged to Klaxons Band Member James Righton (Report)

    12:13 pm PDT 5/25/2012
    • THR Staff
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    The "Pirates of the Caribbean" star has been dating the indie rocker for more than a year. Read More

  4. Eurovision Song Contest Continues Amid Controversial Protests

    11:49 am PDT 5/25/2012
    • Eric J. Lyman
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    Demonstrators have been arrested in the capital of Azerbaijan as it gets ready to host the world’s most popular non-sporting event. Read More

  5. Pogues Founder James Fearnley on His New Memoir, Shane McGowan's Demons and 30 Years of Folk Punk

    Pogues Founder James Fearnley on His New Memoir, Shane McGowan's Demons and 30 Years of Folk Punk

    11:38 am PDT 5/25/2012
    • Andy Lewis
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    The rocker will introduce his new memoir "Here Comes Everybody," which has received strong early reviews in England, to the U.S. with a book signing and reading May 26 in Hollywood. Read More

  6. Idol Worship
    Adam Lambert Insults Clay Aiken on Bravo's 'Watch What Happens' (Video)

    Adam Lambert Insults Clay Aiken on Bravo's 'Watch What Happens' (Video)

    6:18 am PDT 5/25/2012
    • Erin Carlson
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    When Andy Cohen asked the singer to say "three nice things" about the "Celebrity Apprentice" star, he was at a loss for words. Read More

  7. Indian Copyright Act Amendments Give Music Artists Ownership Rights

    Indian Copyright Act Amendments Give Music Artists Ownership Rights

    2:42 am PDT 5/25/2012
    • Nyay Bhushan
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    The long-debated amendments – for which the late Robin Gibb had also campaigned with the Indian government - give copyright ownership to artists replacing the earlier work-for-hire system where film producers held that right. Read More

  8. Live Feed
    'X Factor': First Official Look at Britney Spears and Demi Lovato at the Judges' Table (Photo)

    'X Factor': First Official Look at Britney Spears and Demi Lovato at the Judges' Table (Photo)

    12:48 am PDT 5/25/2012
    • THR Staff
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    The pop stars joined creator Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid for the first day of season 2 auditions in Austin, Texas. Read More

  9. Idol Worship
    'American Idol' Champion Phillip Phillips Had 8 Surgeries During Season 11

    'American Idol' Champion Phillip Phillips Had 8 Surgeries During Season 11

    8:01 pm PDT 5/24/2012
    • Aaron Couch
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    The winner’s father said fans have “just seen a glimpse of what Phillip can do.” Read More

  10. M.I.A. Signs With Jay-Z’s Roc Nation

    M.I.A. Signs With Jay-Z’s Roc Nation

    5:04 pm PDT 5/24/2012
    • Billboard staff
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    Rihanna welcomed the Sri Lankan MC into the fold, tweeting "welcome home MIA." Read More

  11. Adam Lambert Scores First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 With 'Trespassing'

    Adam Lambert Scores First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 With 'Trespassing'

    4:05 pm PDT 5/24/2012
    • Keith Caulfield, Billboard
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    For the first time an "American Idol" bumps another from the top spot, Carrie Underwood's "Blown Away" falls to No. 3. Read More

  12. Live Feed
    'X Factor' Judges Britney Spears and Demi Lovato Clash in First Critiques

    'X Factor' Judges Britney Spears and Demi Lovato Clash in First Critiques

    3:13 pm PDT 5/24/2012
    • Jethro Nededog
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    UPDATED: In leaked audio from the Austin auditions, one pop star believes a contestant could be the next Justin Bieber while the other isn't as optimistic. Read More

  13. Idol Worship
    'American Idol' Finale: What Happened to the Donna Summer Tribute?

    'American Idol' Finale: What Happened to the Donna Summer Tribute?

    2:27 pm PDT 5/24/2012
    • Shirley Halperin
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    UPDATED: Gloria Gaynor, Gladys Knight, Thelma Houston and Sheila E. were due to honor the disco queen in song during Wednesday's finale. Some even rehearsed the number. Read More

  14. Idol Worship
    'American Idol' Finale Tops Four Social Media Records

    'American Idol' Finale Tops Four Social Media Records

    1:46 pm PDT 5/24/2012
    • Jethro Nededog
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    Despite banking its lowest season-ender viewing audience ever, the Fox competition generated a lot of social buzz. Read More

  15. Idol Worship
    CMT Execs on Why 'American Idol' Rules Country and How the Industry is 'Divided' on Reality Show Success

    CMT Execs on Why 'American Idol' Rules Country and How the Industry is 'Divided' on Reality Show Success

    1:34 pm PDT 5/24/2012
    • Sophie A. Schillaci
    • Michele Amabile Angermiller
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    Kellie Pickler also weighs in on Eric Church’s controversial comments, in which he claimed that reality stars are not real artists, telling THR that she “hasn’t lost a damn bit of sleep.” Read More

  16. Idol Worship
    'American Idol' Winner Phillip Phillips: 'I Put the Music First'

    'American Idol' Winner Phillip Phillips: 'I Put the Music First'

    1:19 pm PDT 5/24/2012
    • Michele Amabile Angermiller
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    The season 11 champion discusses his post-"Idol" plans, his female fan base, and how he's not just another "White Guy With A Guitar." Read More

  17. Idol Worship
    'American Idol': Jessica Sanchez Says Her Next Single Will Be '100 Percent Me'

    'American Idol': Jessica Sanchez Says Her Next Single Will Be '100 Percent Me'

    1:14 pm PDT 5/24/2012
    • Erin Carlson
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    The runner-up also says she wanted to break the all-guy winning streak continued by season 11 champ Phillip Phillips. Read More

  18. Review
    The Afghan Whigs Play First Show in 13 Years: Concert Review

    The Afghan Whigs Play First Show in 13 Years: Concert Review

    12:49 pm PDT 5/24/2012
    • Nisha Gopalan
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    Greg Dulli's much beloved band prove to be equally powerful -- and in demand -- even a decade removed from the 90s. Read More

  19. Live Feed
    'Duets' Judge Robin Thicke Hopes Middle America Discovers Him

    'Duets' Judge Robin Thicke Hopes Middle America Discovers Him

    10:57 am PDT 5/24/2012
    • Jethro Nededog
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    "I'm the underdog of the group. I'm just happy to be a part of it, ” the R&B Singer/Songwriter and judge of ABC's new singing competition said. Read More

  20. Elton John Hospitalized With 'Serious' Respiratory Infection, Cancels Concerts

    Elton John Hospitalized With 'Serious' Respiratory Infection, Cancels Concerts

    10:30 am PDT 5/24/2012
    • Erin Carlson
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    The singer entered L.A.'s Cedars-Sinai hospital for treatment on Wednesday morning. Read More

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