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  1. Earshot
    Watch Video Daft Punk Collaborator Romanthony Dies (Video)

    Daft Punk Collaborator Romanthony Dies (Video)

    12:29 pm PDT 5/20/2013
    • Seth Abramovitch
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    The gifted house music producer, who sang lead vocals on "One More Time," succumbs to kidney disease at age 46. READ MORE

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  2. 'Chuck' Star Zachary Levi to Make Broadway Debut

    'Chuck' Star Zachary Levi to Make Broadway Debut

    11:38 am PDT 5/20/2013
    • Philiana Ng
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    The actor will co-star opposite Krysta Rodriguez in the musical "First Date." READ MORE

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  3. Billboard Music Awards: Justin Bieber Mimics Kanye West; Selena Gomez Sticks With Taylor Swift

    Billboard Music Awards: Justin Bieber Mimics Kanye West; Selena Gomez Sticks With Taylor Swift

    11:30 am PDT 5/20/2013
    • Emily Zemler
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    The kings and queens of current pop music collided at Sunday's ceremony in Sin City. READ MORE

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    Jay-Z Denies Beyonce Pregnancy Rumors (Report)

    Jay-Z Denies Beyonce Pregnancy Rumors (Report)

    10:51 am PDT 5/20/2013
    • Erin Carlson
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    According to the radio station Hot 97, the rap mogul said over email: "It's not true. The news is worse than blogs." READ MORE

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    Backstage at Billboard Music Awards: Madonna, Nicki Minaj, Miley Cyrus Mingle

    Backstage at Billboard Music Awards: Madonna, Nicki Minaj, Miley Cyrus Mingle

    7:00 am PDT 5/20/2013
    • Shirley Halperin
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    Curious reunions and slick exits yielded as much to gawk at offstage as on, like these 10 things seen and heard by THR. READ MORE

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  6. VH1 Sets June Theatrical Openings for Alex Winter's 'Downloaded'

    VH1 Sets June Theatrical Openings for Alex Winter's 'Downloaded'

    4:45 am PDT 5/20/2013
    • Gregg Kilday
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    The documentary about digital media sharing also will bow on On Demand platforms in July. READ MORE

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  7. Billboard Music Awards: Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez Rock the Blue Carpet

    Billboard Music Awards: Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez Rock the Blue Carpet

    10:30 pm PDT 5/19/2013
    • Chris Godley
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    Taylor Swift rocked the blue carpet. READ MORE

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  8. Watch Video Billboard Music Awards: Justin Bieber Booed While Accepting Milestone Award (Video)

    Billboard Music Awards: Justin Bieber Booed While Accepting Milestone Award (Video)

    9:37 pm PDT 5/19/2013
    • THR Staff
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    "I'm an artist and I should be taken seriously, and all this other bulls--t should not be spoken of," he said in his speech. READ MORE

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  9. Billboard Music Awards: Taylor Swift Dominates With Eight Wins

    Billboard Music Awards: Taylor Swift Dominates With Eight Wins

    8:58 pm PDT 5/19/2013
    • Phil Gallo, Billboard
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    Gotye's "Somebody That I Used to Know" swept four major song categories, while Rihanna also took home four trophies. READ MORE

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  10. Billboard Music Awards: Miguel Crashes Onto Woman's Head During Performance (Video)

    Billboard Music Awards: Miguel Crashes Onto Woman's Head During Performance (Video)

    8:34 pm PDT 5/19/2013
    • Shirley Halperin
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    UPDATED: The R&B star appeared to push her skull into the flooring and lock it with his knees during the accident. READ MORE

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  11. Stone Temple Pilots, 30 Seconds to Mars, Vampire Weekend at KROQ Weenie Roast

    Stone Temple Pilots, 30 Seconds to Mars, Vampire Weekend at KROQ Weenie Roast

    5:23 pm PDT 5/19/2013
    • Craig Rosen
    • Chris Godley
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    The alt-rock radio station's annual spring festival on May 18 featured a dramatic, Hollywood-style entrance by 30 Seconds to Mars' Jared Leto and Linkin Park's Chester Bennington acting as the STP frontman. READ MORE

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    Watch Video Read Jimmy Iovine's USC Commencement Speech (Video)

    Read Jimmy Iovine's USC Commencement Speech (Video)

    5:07 pm PDT 5/19/2013
    • THR Staff
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    The music mogul brought out surprise guest Dr. Dre at the graduation ceremony, where also he received an honorary degree. READ MORE

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  13. 'X Factor': Kelly Rowland, Paulina Rubio Nearing Deals to Join as Judges

    'X Factor': Kelly Rowland, Paulina Rubio Nearing Deals to Join as Judges

    4:06 pm PDT 5/19/2013
    • Sophie Schillaci
    • Shirley Halperin
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    UPDATED: The new panel is expected to be in place by Tuesday when the Fox show shoots in Charleston, S.C. READ MORE

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    Stone Temple Pilots Surprise at KROQ Weenie Roast: Concert Review

    Stone Temple Pilots Surprise at KROQ Weenie Roast: Concert Review

    3:44 pm PDT 5/19/2013
    • Craig Rosen
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    Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington acted as the STP frontman when the band played an unscheduled set during the alt-rock radio station's annual spring festival. READ MORE

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    Kanye West Plays New Songs on 'SNL', Album Title Teased (Video)

    Kanye West Plays New Songs on 'SNL', Album Title Teased (Video)

    9:12 am PDT 5/19/2013
    • Billboard Staff
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    The performance included tracks "Black Skinhead" and "New Slaves." READ MORE

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  16. 'Undercover Angel' Singer Alan O'Day Dies at 72

    'Undercover Angel' Singer Alan O'Day Dies at 72

    9:00 am PDT 5/19/2013
    • Marc Schneider, Billboard
    • THR Staff
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    After crafting popular songs for artists like The Righteous Brothers and Helen Reddy, he scored a No. 1 hit of his own in 1977. READ MORE

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  17. Idol Worship
    Watch Video 'American Idol' Without Randy Jackson? Alums Weigh In (Video)

    'American Idol' Without Randy Jackson? Alums Weigh In (Video)

    9:00 am PDT 5/18/2013
    • Michele Amabile Angermiller
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    Among the finalists praising the departing judge on the season 12 finale red carpet: season six's Blake Lewis and Chris Richardson, season nine's Lee DeWyze and season 11's Jessica Sanchez. READ MORE

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  18. Cannes: Open Road to Distribute Gregg Allman Biopic

    Cannes: Open Road to Distribute Gregg Allman Biopic

    8:37 am PDT 5/18/2013
    • Gregg Kilday
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    The company has acquired U.S. rights to "My Cross to Bear," which is being produced by Unclaimed Freight’s Randall Miller and Jody Savin. READ MORE

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    George Strait and Demi Lovato Bound for Top Three on Billboard 200

    George Strait and Demi Lovato Bound for Top Three on Billboard 200

    7:20 am PDT 5/18/2013
    • Keith Caulfield, Billboard
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    However, the No. 1 position next week will likely be owned by Vampire Weekend's "Modern Vampires of the City," with perhaps 130,000 copies sold. READ MORE

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    Watch Video 'American Idol' Winner Candice Glover: 'I'm the Poster Child for Perseverance' (Video)

    'American Idol' Winner Candice Glover: 'I'm the Poster Child for Perseverance' (Video)

    10:45 pm PDT 5/17/2013
    • Michele Amabile Angermiller
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    The newly crowned season 12 winner talks to THR moments after her win. 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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The Great Gatsby - Soundtrack
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The 20/20 Experience - Justin Timberlake
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To Be Loved - Michael Buble
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