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Reebok has ended its relationship with Rick Ross following heavy criticism of lyrics by the rapper considered by some to…

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MediaWorks-made boy band Titanium has scored in the Top 40, writes John Drinnan. Tweenie girls swoon for the late teen and…

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YouTube will livestream a concert performance of Psy's hugely anticipated follow-up to his global hit…

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Jay-Z has prompted a White House response after defending his trip to Cuba in a new song.

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Psy announces that his new single will be debuting all over the world on April 13th.

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Of the many rock'n'roll hall-of-famers to hit town in recent weeks, Robert Plant was always going to be the most intriguing…

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