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  1. THR, Esq.
    Former Go-Go's Bassist Sues Bandmates

    Former Go-Go's Bassist Sues Bandmates

    5:58 pm PDT 5/25/2013
    • Aaron Couch
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    Kathy Valentine alleges the other members of the iconic girl band are attempting to reduce her share in the group. READ MORE

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  2. Review
    Rihanna Headlines Morocco's Massive Mawazine Festival: Concert Review

    Rihanna Headlines Morocco's Massive Mawazine Festival: Concert Review

    4:00 pm PDT 5/25/2013
    • Nisha Gopalan
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    The pop star tones down the sauciness for a performance that thrills a crowd of 150,000 in Rabat, the country's capital and second largest city. READ MORE

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  3. Earshot
    Kanye West's 'New Slaves' Screening in Houston Shut Down by Police

    Kanye West's 'New Slaves' Screening in Houston Shut Down by Police

    12:15 pm PDT 5/25/2013
    • Kevin Rutherford, Billboard
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    Authorities reportedly arrived on the scene and ordered the gathering crowd to disperse or be arrested for trespassing. READ MORE

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  4. THR, Esq.
    Stone Temple Pilots Sue Scott Weiland; Singer Responds

    Stone Temple Pilots Sue Scott Weiland; Singer Responds

    7:00 pm PDT 5/24/2013
    • Emily Zemler
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    The band accuses its former frontman of violating their rights, misappropriating assets and interfering with the members' livelihood. Says Weiland: "I don't give a f--- what they call themselves, but it's not Stone Temple Pilots." READ MORE

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  5. Idol Worship
    Jennifer Hudson in Negotiations to Judge 'American Idol'

    Jennifer Hudson in Negotiations to Judge 'American Idol'

    6:30 pm PDT 5/24/2013
    • Michele Amabile Angermiller
    • Shirley Halperin
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    The season 13 panel is starting to take shape with the former finalist close to coming onboard, says a source. READ MORE

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  6. Mike Darnell on Fox Exit: 'It Wasn't About 'Idol' ' (Q&A)

    Mike Darnell on Fox Exit: 'It Wasn't About 'Idol' ' (Q&A)

    4:55 pm PDT 5/24/2013
    • Shirley Halperin
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    The departing reality chief talks to THR about the "excrutiating" decision to leave the network after 18 years, what he found most frustrating about the job, and where he might go next. READ MORE

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  7. Blake Shelton Sets Oklahoma Relief Concert, Carrie Underwood Donates to Red Cross

    Blake Shelton Sets Oklahoma Relief Concert, Carrie Underwood Donates to Red Cross

    1:17 pm PDT 5/24/2013
    • Sophie Schillaci
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    Shelton's "Healing the Heartland" will air live on NBC Wednesday, May 29. READ MORE

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  8. Earshot
    'Katy Perry: Part of Me' Directors Tackling Electric Daisy Carnival Documentary

    'Katy Perry: Part of Me' Directors Tackling Electric Daisy Carnival Documentary

    12:34 pm PDT 5/24/2013
    • Borys Kit
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    Dan Cutforth and Jane Lipsitz, the team behind "Katy Perry: Part of Me" and "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never," will direct the concert documentary "EDC 2013: You Are the Headliner." READ MORE

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  9. Earshot
    Katy Perry Apologizes to Chief Keef as Twitter Feud Turns Threatening

    Katy Perry Apologizes to Chief Keef as Twitter Feud Turns Threatening

    12:25 pm PDT 5/24/2013
    • Sophie Schillaci
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    After the pop star tweeted about the rapper’s music, things started to get ugly. READ MORE

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  10. Mary J. Blige Faces $3.4M Tax Lien

    Mary J. Blige Faces $3.4M Tax Lien

    11:45 am PDT 5/24/2013
    • The Associated Press
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    The IRS filed noticed with the Grammy winner on Feb. 7. READ MORE

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  11. Watch Video Mariah Carey Has Wardrobe Malfunction on 'GMA' (Video)

    Mariah Carey Has Wardrobe Malfunction on 'GMA' (Video)

    11:06 am PDT 5/24/2013
    • Jason Lipshutz, Billboard
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    After her dress splits open, the diva yells: "Oh s--t!" READ MORE

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  12. Muse to Perform at 'World War Z' Film Premiere In London

    Muse to Perform at 'World War Z' Film Premiere In London

    9:44 am PDT 5/24/2013
    • Phil Gallo, Billboard
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    Paramount plans to film the concert at Leicester Square. READ MORE

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  13. Live Feed
    Watch Video Jewel on Playing June Carter Cash: 'I Needed People to Forget About Me'

    Jewel on Playing June Carter Cash: 'I Needed People to Forget About Me'

    7:00 am PDT 5/24/2013
    • Kimberly Nordyke
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    The singer-actress talks to THR about transforming into another music icon for Lifetime's "Ring of Fire" and why she was initially hesitant to sign on for the role. READ MORE

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  14. Idol Worship
    'American Idol' Finale: Candice vs. Kree Debate Leads to Stabbing Incident

    'American Idol' Finale: Candice vs. Kree Debate Leads to Stabbing Incident

    6:15 pm PDT 5/23/2013
    • Michele Amabile Angermiller
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    Two fans of the Fox show from York, Pennsylvania are now in jail over an argument about the season 12 results. READ MORE

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  15. Watch Video One Direction Announces 'Where We Are' Book

    One Direction Announces 'Where We Are' Book

    4:04 pm PDT 5/23/2013
    • Jason Lipshutz, Billboard
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    The boy band will also hit the big screen this summer with their concert doc “This Is Us.” READ MORE

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  16. Pandora Sees Quarterly Revenue Grow 55 Percent

    3:17 pm PDT 5/23/2013
    • Glenn Peoples, Billboard
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    The company added more than 700,000 net new subscribers to its ad-free music-streaming service. READ MORE

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  17. Idol Worship
    'American Idol' on the Charts: Candice Glover, Kree Harrison Make Their Billboard Debuts

    'American Idol' on the Charts: Candice Glover, Kree Harrison Make Their Billboard Debuts

    1:30 pm PDT 5/23/2013
    • Fred Bronson
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    "I Am Beautiful" and "All Cried Out" make season 12's top two the 69th and 70th Idols to chart. Plus: Pia Toscano is on a Top 20 hit? Which Idol’s grandmother is charting? And Phillip Phillips' "Home" completes a tour of duty. READ MORE

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  18. London to Put on Ninth Annual West End Live Festival

    London to Put on Ninth Annual West End Live Festival

    12:28 pm PDT 5/23/2013
    • Georg Szalai
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    Among the stage productions that will provide free entertainment on Trafalgar Square are "Billy Elliot The Musical," "The Sound of Music" and "Dirty Dancing." READ MORE

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  19. ATO Records Signs Distribution Deal With Caroline

    ATO Records Signs Distribution Deal With Caroline

    12:15 pm PDT 5/23/2013
    • Ed Christman, Billboard
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    The label founded by Dave Matthews and manager Coran Capshaw has a roster that includes My Morning Jacket and Alabama Shakes. The first release under the new agreement will be by Gypsy punks Gogol Bordello. READ MORE

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  20. Idol Worship
    'American Idol': Kelly Clarkson Will Not Judge Season 13

    'American Idol': Kelly Clarkson Will Not Judge Season 13

    11:30 am PDT 5/23/2013
    • Shirley Halperin
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    A rep for the season one winner denies reports that she's being courted for next year's panel. READ MORE

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Modern Vampires of the City - Vampire Weekend
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Love is Everything - George Strait
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Demi - Demi Lovato
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The Great Gatsby - Soundtrack
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Now 46 - Various Artists
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The 20/20 Experience - Justin Timberlake
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To Be Loved - Michael Buble
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