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Seven Seas Music Makes Licensing True International Music Easy; Red Bull, Dodge and Hollywood Already Knocking
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Taylor Swift and '1989': Can She Keep Top Two Sales Spots for Rest of 2014?
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Facebook Banned "Like-Gates": Bands Are among Many Entities That Stand to Lose (but Can Still Grab New Fans)
Musicians and many an entity with social media presence may find its approach altered as part of Facebook's new regulations that were announced last week, according to Clickz.com: "Like-Gating," or luring users into "liking" your page by offering prizes or rewards, will no longer be allowed on the site. -
The xx Detail Recording Details for New Album in Newsletter; Including Stops in London, Iceland and Texas
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5 Shocking Hip-Hop Award Show Moments: Rick James, Suge Knight, Diana Ross And More [WATCH]
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Aretha Franklin Talks New Album 'Sings The Great Diva Classics,' Throws Shade At Nicki Minaj And David Ritz [WATCH]
Aretha Franklin has been receiving all types of praises following the release of her Sings The Great Diva Classics album and she recently discussed her latest release with The Wall Street Journal. The Queen of Soul also discussed upcoming divas and threw some shade at Nicki Minaj and David Ritz. -
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