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    'X Factor': Simon Cowell Rained Out of Charleston Auditions?

    'X Factor': Simon Cowell Rained Out of Charleston Auditions?

    2:45 pm PDT 5/21/2013
    • Michele Amabile Angermiller
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    The Fox show's head judge battles flooding and traffic to make the new panel's first round of try-outs in South Carolina. READ MORE

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    Watch Video Epic: Film Review

    Epic: Film Review

    2:33 pm PDT 5/21/2013
    • Michael Rechtshaffen
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    Colin Farrell, Josh Hutcherson, Amanda Seyfried and Christoph Waltz lead the voice cast for the 3D, CG-animated adventure fantasy. READ MORE

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  3. Sony/ATV Publishing Announces Long-Term Extension With Sting

    Sony/ATV Publishing Announces Long-Term Extension With Sting

    2:30 pm PDT 5/21/2013
    • Ed Christman, Billboard
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    The singer has had a relationship with the company, which owns or administers more than 2 million copyrights, for more than 16 years. READ MORE

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    Simon Cowell's Estrogen Overload: Judging the New 'X Factor' Panel (Opinion)

    Simon Cowell's Estrogen Overload: Judging the New 'X Factor' Panel (Opinion)

    2:00 pm PDT 5/21/2013
    • Jonathan Bernstein
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    Can Demi Lovato, Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubino help get back that old "Idol" feeling? THR explores the tricky chemistry of sitting alongside Cowell. READ MORE

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    Beyonce's New 'Grown Woman' Song Hits the Web

    Beyonce's New 'Grown Woman' Song Hits the Web

    12:51 pm PDT 5/21/2013
    • Lars Brandle, Billboard
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    The energetic track was co-written by The-Dream and produced by Timbaland. READ MORE

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    Kanye West Is 'Pushing' Will Smith To Make New Music

    Kanye West Is 'Pushing' Will Smith To Make New Music

    12:15 pm PDT 5/21/2013
    • Chris Payne, Billboard
    • Keith Caulfield, Billboard
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    "We went in the studio a couple times, so I might get the bug. I'm not going to do it unless I'm truly inspired, but Ye's been pushing me a little bit," the actor says. READ MORE

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  7. The Hollywood Reporter Nominated for 27 SoCal Journalism Awards

    The Hollywood Reporter Nominated for 27 SoCal Journalism Awards

    9:30 am PDT 5/21/2013
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    Matthew Belloni and Stephen Galloway have been nominated for print journalist and entertainment journalist of the year, respectively, while THR.com earned a nomination for best news website. READ MORE

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    A Day With Ray: Remembering The Doors' Keyboardist

    A Day With Ray: Remembering The Doors' Keyboardist

    7:00 am PDT 5/21/2013
    • Shirley Halperin
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    THR's music editor recalls a ride through wine country with Ray Manzarek. The rocker and lifelong movie lover died on May 20 after a battle with bile duct cancer. READ MORE

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  9. Watch Video Soundtrack for Ethan Hawke's 'The Purge' Sets Release Date (Exclusive)

    Soundtrack for Ethan Hawke's 'The Purge' Sets Release Date (Exclusive)

    6:00 am PDT 5/21/2013
    • Aaron Couch
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    The Back Lot Music album from composer Nathan Whitehead hits stores June 4. READ MORE

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    Watch Video Dave Grohl Joins the Rolling Stones Onstage (Video)

    Dave Grohl Joins the Rolling Stones Onstage (Video)

    6:00 am PDT 5/21/2013
    • Lars Brandle, Billboard
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    The Foo Fighters frontman trades vocals with Mick Jagger on the "Sticky Fingers" track "Bitch." READ MORE

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    'The Voice' Recap: Rock and Religion Dominate the Top Ten

    'The Voice' Recap: Rock and Religion Dominate the Top Ten

    7:31 pm PDT 5/20/2013
    • Ashley Lee
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    UPDATED: Guest mentors Sheryl Crow, Hillary Scott, Pharrell Williams and Cee Lo Green return; Maroon 5 performs their new single; Shakira scares Usher and Adam Levine out of their seats. READ MORE

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  12. Ray Manzarek's Death: Hollywood Remembers the Doors Keyboardist

    Ray Manzarek's Death: Hollywood Remembers the Doors Keyboardist

    6:56 pm PDT 5/20/2013
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    "Thank U for the amazing music," songwriter Diane Warren tweets. READ MORE

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  13. Oklahoma Tornado: Carrie Underwood, Ellen DeGeneres Address Tragedy on Twitter

    Oklahoma Tornado: Carrie Underwood, Ellen DeGeneres Address Tragedy on Twitter

    6:47 pm PDT 5/20/2013
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    “Growing up in tornado alley, you always know what could happen...it doesn't change how devastating it is when something does happen,” the country superstar wrote Monday. READ MORE

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    George Strait Becomes First Musician to Notch 60 No. 1 Singles

    George Strait Becomes First Musician to Notch 60 No. 1 Singles

    6:15 pm PDT 5/20/2013
    • Sophie Schillaci
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    The country superstar achieved the milestone with “Give It All We Got Tonight.” READ MORE

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  15. It's Official: Kelly Rowland, Paulina Rubio Joining 'X Factor'

    It's Official: Kelly Rowland, Paulina Rubio Joining 'X Factor'

    6:00 pm PDT 5/20/2013
    • Shirley Halperin
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    Fox announces that the two singers will sit alongside Simon Cowell and Demi Lovato for season three. READ MORE

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    Watch Video Eminem's Music Publisher Suing Facebook (Exclusive)

    Eminem's Music Publisher Suing Facebook (Exclusive)

    4:17 pm PDT 5/20/2013
    • Eriq Gardner
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    Rather than pulling down an advertisement that allegedly incorporated an Eminem song, the defendant's lawyers attacked hip-hop legend Dr. Dre for stealing from Michael Jackson. READ MORE

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    Ray Manzarek, Founding Member of The Doors, Dies at 74

    Ray Manzarek, Founding Member of The Doors, Dies at 74

    2:41 pm PDT 5/20/2013
    • Steve Bloom
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    The keyboardist, whose snaky Vox organ solos were as much a part of the band's sound as Jim Morrison’s Beat poet vocals, met Morrison while they both attended UCLA’s film school in the early ‘60s. READ MORE

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    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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  19. '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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  20. 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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Golden - Lady Antebellum
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The Great Gatsby - Soundtrack
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Now 46 - Various Artists
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To Be Loved - Michael Buble
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Annie Up - Pistol Annies
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The 20/20 Experience - Justin Timberlake
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Time - Rod Stewart
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Life on a Rock - Kenny Chesney
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Based on a True Story... - Blake Shelton
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