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• HBO Twitter Accounts Hacked August 17, 2017

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• 'Silver Springs': Inside Fleetwood Mac's Great Lost Breakup Anthem
  As Fleetwood Mac's live classic 'The Dance' turns 20, we look back at Stevie Nicks' wrenching "Silver Springs" – and how it almost broke up the band.
• Hear Joan Osborne's 'Feminist Spin' on Bob Dylan's 'Tangled Up in Blue'
  Hear Joan Osborne's self-described "feminist" cover of Bob Dylan's "Tangled Up in Blue," from her upcoming LP 'Songs of Bob Dylan.'
• Chester Bennington's Widow Shares Son's Solo Piano Pieces
  Chester Bennington's widow Talinda shared Shostakovich-inspired piano pieces by her son Jaime on Twitter.
• Watch Live Stream of Metallica's Final WorldWired North American Tour Stop
  Metallica is live streaming their final North American WorldWired tour stop in Edmonton on Wednesday.
• Review: The Isley Brothers and Santana Join for Olympian Soul-Rock Summit
  Our take on the album-length collaboration.
• Spotify Takes Steps to Remove Hate Music From Streaming Service
  Spotify announced it has removed "hate bands" identified by the Southern Poverty Law Center from the streaming service.
• Chris Brown on Rihanna Assault: 'I Felt Like a F--king Monster'
  Chris Brown describes infamous night in graphic detail as part of new 'Chris Brown: Welcome to My Life' documentary.
• Bonnie Tyler Will Sing 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' During Solar Eclipse
  "Total Eclipse of the Heart" singer Bonnie Tyler will perform her 1983 hit during the solar eclipse onboard a Royal Caribbean cruise.
• LCD Soundsystem Channel 1980s in 'Tonite' Video
  LCD Soundsystem have unleashed their new video for "Tonite," the latest cut off the reunited dance-rock act's new LP 'American Dream.'
• Hear Van Morrison's Soulful New Song With Jeff Beck, 'Transformation'
  Van Morrison recruited guitarist Jeff Beck for his soulful new single, "Transformation."

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BBC News – Entertainment & Arts

• BBC Radio 4 to launch female-led panel show
  The show's creator says Where's The F In News will feature "a shedload of intelligent and funny women".
• The Beatles: Ringo Starr's modified boots up for auction
  The Beatles drummer wore customised versions of the band's iconic footwear so he could perform on stage.
• Detroit director Kathryn Bigelow urges race talks
  The director of a film about the 1967 riots says she wants to meet racism "head-on.
• Belle and Sebastian drummer left in store car park for four hours
  Belle and Sebastian's Richard Colburn sat in his pyjamas for four hours waiting for the tour bus to return.
• Bonnie Tyler to perform Total Eclipse during total eclipse
  The singer's next performance also involves a cruise ship and one of the Jonas Brothers.
• Spotify removes white supremacy music after events in Charlottesville
  A number of bands are taken off the streaming service while more are being "reviewed".
• Matt LeBlanc: Top Gear to 'expand the comedy'
  The presenter says they are aiming for a broader audience while remaining true to the show's "petrolhead nature".
• Harold Prince: Celebrating the Prince of Broadway
  The award winning director-producer reflects on his past work, Trump and the state of Broadway.
• In numbers: Who is the most successful James Bond?
  How does Daniel Craig compare to the actors who have played 007 before him?
• HBO social media hacked in latest cyber security breach
  Entertainment firm HBO is facing another cyber breach, as it social media accounts are compromised.

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• Stan Lee shares photo with 'Black Panther' star Chadwick Boseman
  Stan Lee shared on Twitter a photo featuring himself and "Black Panther" lead star Chadwick Boseman.
• Filming on 'MI6' suspended after Tom Cruise breaks ankle
  Paramount Pictures confirmed Tom Cruise broke his ankle jumping between two buildings in London while filming a scene for "Mission: Impossible 6" last weekend.
• Brie Bella says husband Daniel Bryan will 'find his way back' to wrestling ring
  Brie Bella is confident that her husband Daniel Bryan will wrestle once again whether it's inside the WWE or not following his 2016 retirement.
• 'Batman vs. Two-Face' with Adam West and William Shatner set for Oct. 17 release
  "Batman vs. Two-Face," an animated film featuring Adam West and William Shatner as the title characters, is set for DVD and Blu-ray release Oct. 17.
• Joy Nash to play Plum Kettle in AMC's 'Dietland'
  "Twin Peaks" and "The Mindy Project" alum Joy Nash has signed on to play Plum Kettle in AMC's adaptation of Sarai Walker's 2015 novel, "Dietland."
• Emma Stone named Forbes' highest-paid actress for 2017
  Emma Stone has taken the No. 1 spot atop the Forbes annual list of highest-paid actresses for 2017 ahead of Jennifer Aniston and Jennifer Lawrence.
• Bonnie Tyler to sing 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' aboard cruise ship during eclipse
  Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler has been booked to perform her 1983 song "Total Eclipse of the Heart" aboard a Royal Caribbean ship during Monday's solar eclipse.
• Famous birthdays for Aug. 17: Robert De Niro, Taissa Farmiga
  Actor Robert De Niro turns 74 and Taissa Farmiga turns 23, among the famous birthdays for Aug. 17.
• Hackers take over several HBO Twitter accounts
  HBO was once again a hacking victim after its Twitter account was compromised Wednesday night.
• 'Suits' Season 7 will serve as pilot for Gina Torres spinoff
  USA Network announced that the Season 7 finale of {i:Suits} will also serve as a backdoor pilot for a potential spinoff starring Gina Torres.

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• Monster® and Speak Music Debut “MonsterTalk™” Family of...
  Melody Voice Powered Music Assistant Transforms Monster’s Bluetooth Devices into Intelligent Hands-Free Music Agents with Easy Access to Premium Music Streaming Services – Perfect for On-the-Go...(PRWeb August 17, 2017)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/08/prweb14610447.htm
• Willie Nelson Memorabilia Auction Features Handwritten Letters,...
  Backstage Auctions is proud to present a unique collection featuring items from Willie Nelson’s Evergreen, Colorado estate.(PRWeb August 17, 2017)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/8/prweb14607918.htm
• HIP Video Promo presents: Fiery hot EDM duo MaWayy premiere their new...
  MaWayy has delivered an ideal track to score the hot days and hotter nights.(PRWeb August 17, 2017)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/08/prweb14608345.htm
• Atlanta to Host More Than a Dozen Large Scale Industry Events This...
  First-of-its-kind initiative, InnovATL17, will elevate awareness of all happenings among 45,000+ projected event attendees(PRWeb August 17, 2017)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/08/prweb14609672.htm
• Indie Folk Artist, Flo Chase, Launches Single EP ‘Le Debut’ on August...
  Award-winning singer Flo Chase, a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and model, launches his single EP ‘Le Debut’ on August 18th, Available Now on iTunes.(PRWeb August 17, 2017)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/08/prweb14586453.htm
• Les Paul’s Big Sound Experience Traveling Exhibition Wins Industry’s...
  Les Paul's Big Sound Experience Traveling Exhibition named a winner in Exhibitor Magazine's 14th Annual Corporate Event Awards(PRWeb August 16, 2017)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/08/prweb14601656.htm
• Entertainer Jason “Malletman” Taylor Releases New EP “It’s A Groove” –...
  Taylor was trained and coached under the late great Lionel Hampton and is a five-time Grammy ballot-nominee known for his unique presentation of Jazz, R&B and Swing Music(PRWeb August 16, 2017)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/08/prweb14606355.htm
• Live Event Latrobe PA, GEO’S LOUNGE - SUNDAY, AUG 20, 2017.
  Hiphop / Rap Artist Emsmia Performs live at Geo’s Lounge in Latrobe PA.(PRWeb August 16, 2017)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/08/prweb14601258.htm
• Video Tech Startup, Vydia, Debuts on the Inc 500 list of America’s...
  Vydia Ranks No. 372 on the 2017 Inc. 5000(PRWeb August 16, 2017)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/08/prweb14605599.htm
• Music Choice and VidaPrimo Join Forces To Launch the First Latin Trap...
  Popular underground genre Latin Trap to TV for the first time(PRWeb August 16, 2017)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/08/prweb14593833.htm

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• How Music And The Smart Speaker Will Help Each Other Succeed August 17, 2017
  The recent rash of voice-activated internet-enabled speakers (looking at you Echo) have quickly risen to become Pandora's most rapidly growing consumer electronics product. Here we look at how this trend will benefit both smart speakers and the music industry as a whole. _________________________________ Guest post by Glenn Peoples, Music Insights...
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• AM BRIEF: UMG, MTV 'Despacito' Dispute • Snapchat Crowd Surfs • Apple Music's New 'Up Next' • Paradigm Invades Canada • More August 17, 2017
  Thursday 7.18.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Dear MTV, there's video site called YouTube. When a music video is a BIG hit there, pay attention. Updated continuously under our More News tab
  Bruce Houghton
• SoundCloud Usage Is Falling, Making Turnaround More Difficult August 16, 2017
  New investors are hoping to turn a struggling SoundCloud around, but their job rapidly becoming more difficult because of falling usage. Traffic to soundcloud.com has seen a steady decrease, down from 353 million visitors in December 2015 to 289 million in May 2017. _________________________________________________ Both soundcloud.com and spotify.com have a...
  Bruce Houghton
• 12 Must-Have Apps For DIY Artists And Bands August 16, 2017
  Establishing yourself in the music industry is a challenging task, but luckily there are a variety of apps out there that can make the task that much easier for DIY artists. Here several successful self-made artists share a few of their favorites. ______________________________ Guest post by Carson Yarbrough of Wysidio...
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• Coalition Of Songwriter Groups Protest RIAA "Moral Rights" Stance In Strongly Worded Letter August 16, 2017
  Seeking credit where they believe credit is due, songwriters and their trade organisations have sent a strongly worded letter to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) protesting that trade group's ongoing refusal to recognise the ‘moral rights’ of songwriters. _______________________________________________ Moral rights have been a part of global law...
  Bruce Houghton
• The Single Place That Prince Looked For True Talent August 16, 2017
  Sas Metcalfe is the President, Global Creative, of Kobalt Music and has been at the company since it was founded in 2001. It was in that capacity that she spent time with Prince. "I spent an afternoon with Prince at Paisley Park several years ago," Metcalfe told Billboard. "We put...
  Bruce Houghton
• Spotify Is Set To Dominate Music Just Like Google Dominates Search August 16, 2017
  In much the same way as Google has risen to become the dominant name in search engines, Spotify may be headed to emerge as the dominant name in music. Here Paul X. McCarthy explains the nature of online competition and why this may be the case. ____________________________________ Guest post by...
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• TPG, Dragoneer Rethink $1 Billion Spotify Investment August 16, 2017
  Spotify's path to a listing on the public stock market faces many hurdles, not the least of which are competing interests and different deal terms with dozens of investors, including the major labels, brought in over multiple funding rounds. Two major stakeholders, TPG and Dragoneer, are already raising concerns about...
  Bruce Houghton
• Understanding Music and Blockchain Minus All The Hype August 16, 2017
  Here Alan Graham follows up on a previous piece looking at practical side of the relationship between music and blockchain tech. Here he casts a fresh glance at the issue, and where blockchain technology, and its relationship to music, might be headed. ________________________ Guest post by Alan Graham of OCL...
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• Bruno Mars, Live Nation Donate $1 Million For Flint Water Crisis August 16, 2017
  Bruno Mars revealed to a Michigan concert audience that he and concert promoter Live Nation had donated $1 million dollars to help aid victims of the ongoing water crisis in Flint, Michigan. ________________________________________ Bruno Mars disclosed a $1 million donation to surprised fans at his concert at the Palace of...
  Bruce Houghton