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  1. Cannes 2012: 2Pilots Board Julien Temple’s ‘Children of the Revolution: This is Rio'

    Cannes 2012: 2Pilots Board Julien Temple’s ‘Children of the Revolution: This is Rio'

    12:49 pm PDT 5/16/2012
    • Scott Roxborough
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    The documentary from the director of “The Filth and the Fury” looks at the musical and other revolutions in Brazil from the 1960s to today. Read more

  2. Carrie Underwood's 'Blown Away' Album Nabs Second Week At No. 1

    Carrie Underwood's 'Blown Away' Album Nabs Second Week At No. 1

    12:25 pm PDT 5/16/2012
    • Keith Caulfield, Billboard
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    One Direction's "Up All Night" spends its ninth straight week in the top 10. Read more

  3. In the Magazine
    BOOK REVIEW: 'My Cross to Bear' by Gregg Allman With Allan Light

    BOOK REVIEW: 'My Cross to Bear' by Gregg Allman With Allan Light

    12:13 pm PDT 5/16/2012
    • Andy Lewis
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    BOOK REVIEW: Gregg Allman, Southern rock pioneer and half of the first modern celebrity tabloid couple, narrates his life and times Read more

  4. Black Sabbath Drummer Bill Ward Pulls Out of Reunion Gigs

    Black Sabbath Drummer Bill Ward Pulls Out of Reunion Gigs

    11:22 am PDT 5/16/2012
    • David Greenwald, Billboard
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    In a lengthy letter to fans, the musician cites contract terms as the reason behind his decision. Read more

  5. OneRepublic Drummer Arrested on Suspicion of Assault

    OneRepublic Drummer Arrested on Suspicion of Assault

    10:03 am PDT 5/16/2012
    • THR Staff
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    Eddie Fisher was taken into custody by Denver police early Tuesday morning and is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday. Read more

  6. In the Magazine
    Did You Know Ridley Scott's Empire Contains 'The Good Wife'?

    Did You Know Ridley Scott's Empire Contains 'The Good Wife'?

    9:00 am PDT 5/16/2012
    • Stephen Galloway
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    He and his brother Tony's privately held RSA Films is involved in a wide range of media projects. Read more

  7. Live Feed
    Britney Spears on 'X Factor': Crisis Management Experts Assess Her Chance of Success

    Britney Spears on 'X Factor': Crisis Management Experts Assess Her Chance of Success

    7:35 am PDT 5/16/2012
    • Erin Carlson
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    THR's panel of top strategists responds to concern over the singer's new gig on the Simon Cowell-fronted Fox reality show. Read more

  8. Live Feed
    'Glee' Recap: Did New Directions Win Nationals?

    'Glee' Recap: Did New Directions Win Nationals?

    7:21 pm PDT 5/15/2012
    • Philiana Ng
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    Lindsay Lohan and Perez Hilton guest star as judges in the second hour of Tuesday’s back-to-back event. Read more

  9. Warner Music Group Logs Smaller Loss on Falling Revenue

    Warner Music Group Logs Smaller Loss on Falling Revenue

    6:30 pm PDT 5/15/2012
    • Paul Bond
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    Big sellers during the quarter include Bruno Mars, Skrillex, Ed Sheeran, The Black Keys and fun. Read more

  10. Justin Bieber Manager Scooter Braun, Universal Music's Lucian Grainge Team Up for Label, Consultancy Deal

    Justin Bieber Manager Scooter Braun, Universal Music's Lucian Grainge Team Up for Label, Consultancy Deal

    4:30 pm PDT 5/15/2012
    • Shirley Halperin
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    "Lucian doesn’t just look at the business as a music business, but as a worldwide multimedia business," says Braun, who currently boasts three hit singles on the Billboard Hot 100. Read more

  11. Meet EDM's Power Trio: Atlantic's Craig Kallman, Astralwerks' Glenn Mendlinger, Interscope's Dave Rene

    Meet EDM's Power Trio: Atlantic's Craig Kallman, Astralwerks' Glenn Mendlinger, Interscope's Dave Rene

    4:26 pm PDT 5/15/2012
    • Kerri Mason, Billboard
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    Since the decline of "electronica" in the late 1990s, EDM has been an indie label's business. Now that it's big again, the majors are back -- but infiltrating a scene that prides itself on its independence can be tricky business. Meet the three major players who've pulled it off. Read more

  12. Justin Bieber, Marianas Trench and Carly Rae Jepsen Nab 2012 MMVA Nominations

    Justin Bieber, Marianas Trench and Carly Rae Jepsen Nab 2012 MMVA Nominations

    4:00 pm PDT 5/15/2012
    • Etan Vlessing
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    Also competing at next month's MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto is Drake, Hedley, Avril Lavigne, Drake, Nickelback and Simple Plan. Read more

  13. Jordin Sparks and John Legend to Honor Whitney Houston at Billboard Music Awards Tribute

    Jordin Sparks and John Legend to Honor Whitney Houston at Billboard Music Awards Tribute

    1:01 pm PDT 5/15/2012
    • Billboard staff
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    Houston's daughter, Bobbi Kristina, and sister-in-law, Pat Houston, will make a special appearance at Sunday's show to accept the award. Read more

  14. MTV VMAs to Be Held at Los Angeles' Staples Center

    MTV VMAs to Be Held at Los Angeles' Staples Center

    12:06 pm PDT 5/15/2012
    • Todd Gilchrist
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    Last year's broadcast drew the network's biggest audience of all time with 12.4 million viewers. Read more

  15. Garbage to Preview New Album With Live Performance, MTV Hive to Stream Online

    Garbage to Preview New Album With Live Performance, MTV Hive to Stream Online

    12:00 pm PDT 5/15/2012
    • Sophie A. Schillaci
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    The band returns for their first New York City show in more than seven years on May 22, the same day their latest album "Not Your Kind of People" is set to drop. Read more

  16. Earshot
    Laurieann Gibson Releases Dance Single (Exclusive Audio)

    Laurieann Gibson Releases Dance Single (Exclusive Audio)

    11:23 am PDT 5/15/2012
    • Portia Medina
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    The Emmy-nominated director and choreographer, best known for her work with Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj, tries her hand at music with a Tronixx-produced club banger. Read more

  17. THR, Esq.
    Watch Video Bret Michaels, CBS Settle Lawsuit Over Tony Awards Injury

    Bret Michaels, CBS Settle Lawsuit Over Tony Awards Injury

    10:35 am PDT 5/15/2012
    • Eriq Gardner
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    Michaels had alleged a near-death experience after being hit in the head after performing during the 2009 show. Read more See All Videos

  18. Idol Worship
    'American Idol' Final 3: Why Jessica Sanchez Should Win

    'American Idol' Final 3: Why Jessica Sanchez Should Win

    9:13 am PDT 5/15/2012
    • Michele Amabile Angermiller
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    Adam Lambert, Beyonce, Jennifer Holliday, Jennifer Hudson and music industry vet Tommy Mottola are all fans of the teen powerhouse. Here is why you should jump on the bandwagon, too! Read more

  19. Idol Worship
    'American Idol' Final 3: Why Phillip Phillips Should Win

    'American Idol' Final 3: Why Phillip Phillips Should Win

    9:12 am PDT 5/15/2012
    • Shirley Halperin
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    The 21-year-old heartthrob from Leesburg, Ga., has the musical chops to seize the season 11 title. Read more

  20. Idol Worship
    'American Idol' Final 3: Why Joshua Ledet Should Win

    'American Idol' Final 3: Why Joshua Ledet Should Win

    9:10 am PDT 5/15/2012
    • Erin Carlson
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    Jessica Sanchez's Beyonce-esque vibrato is no match for the Louisiana singer's passionate stage presence. Read more

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