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  1. Sunset Strip Music Festival Announces Additional Acts

    Sunset Strip Music Festival Announces Additional Acts

    1:30 pm PDT 6/19/2013
    • Valerie Reich
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    Joining headliners Linkin Park for the August street festival are Awolnation, Whale, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Slick Rick, Doug E. Fresh and Asher Roth, among others. READ MORE

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  2. Review
    Pitbull Sizzles, Ke$ha Fizzles at Hollywood Bowl: Concert Review

    Pitbull Sizzles, Ke$ha Fizzles at Hollywood Bowl: Concert Review

    1:00 pm PDT 6/19/2013
    • Emily Zemler
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    The Cuban rapper proves to be a solidly entertaining headliner while the "Tik-Tok" singer's provocation falls flat. READ MORE

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  3. Earshot
    J. Cole Fan Threatens to Kill Sister if Rapper Doesn't Retweet Him

    J. Cole Fan Threatens to Kill Sister if Rapper Doesn't Retweet Him

    12:18 pm PDT 6/19/2013
    • Sophie Schillaci
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    One Twitter user posted a photo that appears to depict a gun pointed at a young girl, but later apologized for “being an Internet thug.” READ MORE

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  4. Earshot
    Fifth Harmony Bows 'Miss Movin' On' Lyric Video

    Fifth Harmony Bows 'Miss Movin' On' Lyric Video

    12:04 pm PDT 6/19/2013
    • David Greenwald, Billboard
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    Watch the "X Factor" finalists' Vine-style video for their debut single. READ MORE

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  5. Chet Flippo, Longtime Music Writer, Former Billboard Nashville Bureau Chief, Dies

    11:35 am PDT 6/19/2013
    • Billboard Staff
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    An illustrious career included books on Paul McCartney, Graceland, the Rolling Stones and David Bowie as well as editorial stints at Rolling Stone and CMT. READ MORE

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  6. Earshot
    Watch Video 'The Voice': Cher on Her 'Scary' Return to the Stage

    'The Voice': Cher on Her 'Scary' Return to the Stage

    11:20 am PDT 6/19/2013
    • Rebecca Ford
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    At the live finale, the music icon performed "Woman's World," the first single off her upcoming album, "Closer to the Truth." READ MORE

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  7. In the Magazine
    Baz Luhrmann Preps Another 'Great Gatsby' Album (Q&A)

    Baz Luhrmann Preps Another 'Great Gatsby' Album (Q&A)

    11:00 am PDT 6/19/2013
    • Tracey Davenport
    • Shirley Halperin
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    The director talks to THR about "Yellow Cocktail Music," a companion to the gold-certified soundtrack featuring new tracks by the Bryan Ferry Orchestra along with period classics. READ MORE

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  8. THR, Esq.
    Blind Grammy Winner Claims Manager Duped Him

    Blind Grammy Winner Claims Manager Duped Him

    10:55 am PDT 6/19/2013
    • Eriq Gardner
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    The composer of "Feliz Navidad" is suing a man who allegedly promised entrance into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and put forward an agreement that couldn't be read. READ MORE

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  9. Earshot
    Lady Gaga's Father: Bad Potato Led to Lower Restaurant Health Rating

    Lady Gaga's Father: Bad Potato Led to Lower Restaurant Health Rating

    10:34 am PDT 6/19/2013
    • Hilary Lewis
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    The star's dad rants on Twitter after his NYC eatery got enough violations to receive a "B" grade. READ MORE

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  10. Live Feed
    'Voice' Coach Blake Shelton on Finally Winning With a Country Artist

    'Voice' Coach Blake Shelton on Finally Winning With a Country Artist

    10:03 am PDT 6/19/2013
    • Rebecca Ford
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    "I've made no bones about the fact that I want to win this thing with a country artist. And anybody who doesn't like it can kiss my ass," says the coach after Danielle Bradbery's win. READ MORE

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  11. Slim Whitman, Yodeling Country Star, Dies at 90

    Slim Whitman, Yodeling Country Star, Dies at 90

    9:55 am PDT 6/19/2013
    • Chuck Dauphin, Billboard
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    With millions of records sold, the singer's high octave falsetto kept fans entertained for years. READ MORE

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  12. Earshot
    Watch Video Rihanna Swats Fan With a Mic at U.K. Concert (Video)

    Rihanna Swats Fan With a Mic at U.K. Concert (Video)

    7:10 am PDT 6/19/2013
    • THR Staff
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    The "We Found Love" superstar isn't apologizing, either. READ MORE

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  13. Idol Worship
    'American Idol' Vs. 'The Voice': Battle of the Finales

    'American Idol' Vs. 'The Voice': Battle of the Finales

    5:00 am PDT 6/19/2013
    • Shirley Halperin
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    Frankie Valli, J.Lo and Aretha Franklin vs. Bruno Mars, Christina Aguilera and Cher: THR breaks down the big gets -- and who won. READ MORE

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  14. Live Feed
    Watch Video Jimmy Kimmel Debuts Video for 'I Wanna Channing All Over Your Tatum' (Video)

    Jimmy Kimmel Debuts Video for 'I Wanna Channing All Over Your Tatum' (Video)

    11:19 pm PDT 6/18/2013
    • Kimberly Nordyke
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    "White House Down" stars Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx reunite with the late-night host four months after their song premiered. READ MORE

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  15. Live Feed
    'The Voice' Finale Recap: Season 4 Winner Is Crowned

    'The Voice' Finale Recap: Season 4 Winner Is Crowned

    7:58 pm PDT 6/18/2013
    • Rebecca Ford
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    After a night of star appearances -- including a live performance by Cher -- one contestant is victorious. READ MORE

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  16. Earshot
    J. Cole's 'Born Sinner': What the Critics Are Saying

    J. Cole's 'Born Sinner': What the Critics Are Saying

    5:30 pm PDT 6/18/2013
    • Jillian Aubin
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    The seasoned rapper delivers a “darker” story on his sophomore album. READ MORE

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  17. Robin Thicke Criticized For 'Rapey' 'Blurred Lines' Lyrics, Videos

    Robin Thicke Criticized For 'Rapey' 'Blurred Lines' Lyrics, Videos

    4:46 pm PDT 6/18/2013
    • Jeremy Bergman
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    The R&B veteran's No. 1 hit has come under fire from feminists and bloggers for its sexist premise. READ MORE

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  18. Drake Gets Life Lessons from Will Smith, Talks Chris Brown Feud

    Drake Gets Life Lessons from Will Smith, Talks Chris Brown Feud

    4:20 pm PDT 6/18/2013
    • Austin Siegemund-Broka
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    In July’s GQ cover story, the rapper also discusses Rihanna, his new album and sacrificing sex for the music. READ MORE

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  19. Rihanna Passes Justin Bieber as Most Viewed Artist on YouTube

    Rihanna Passes Justin Bieber as Most Viewed Artist on YouTube

    3:39 pm PDT 6/18/2013
    • William Gruger, Billboard
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    The "Stay" singer boasts 8.73 million subscribers on the video site. READ MORE

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  20. Live Feed
    'Nashville' Music Guru T Bone Burnett Won't Return for Season 2 (Exclusive)

    'Nashville' Music Guru T Bone Burnett Won't Return for Season 2 (Exclusive)

    3:38 pm PDT 6/18/2013
    • Lesley Goldberg
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    He'll focus on upcoming projects and leave the series to Buddy Miller. READ MORE

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Top Albums

For the week ending 06/09/2013 Source: Billboard
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...Like Clockwork - Queens of the Stone Age
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Random Access Memories - Daft Punk
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Feel - Sleeping with Sirens
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Based on a True Story... - Blake Shelton
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5
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True Believers - Darius Rucker
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6
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Super Collider - Megadeth
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Night Vision - Imagine Dragons
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Here's to the Good Times - Florida Georgia Line
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The 20/20 Experience - Justin Timberlake
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Grinning Streak - Barenaked Ladies
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