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MTV EMAs 2016 nominees: Are awards dominated by the US and Britain?Nominees at this year's MTV Europe Music Awards include Beyonce, Justin Bieber, and Drake. Some critics have complained in the past that British and American acts have won the lion's share of the prizes.
First LookJohn D. Loudermilk remembered for 'amazing words and powerful music'Over the past half-century,聽Mr. Loudermilk's songs have been recorded by a wide range of musicians, from George Hamilton IV to David Lee Roth.
Did The Weeknd and Daft Punk's collaboration yield impressive results?As previously reported, Daft Punk and The Weeknd worked together on new music and the song, 'Starboy,' recently became available. Was the collaboration a success?
Lady Gaga's new album release date and how she's changed since 'Artpop'Gaga has announced that a new album, 'Joanne,' will be debuting later this year. Since 2013's 'Artpop,' Gaga has released a standards album with Tony Bennett, among other work, and critics hear a different sound on her new song 'Perfect Illusion,' too.
鈥楾ell me why鈥� we're still so crazy about the BeatlesRon Howard's new documentary 'The Beatles: Eight Days a Week 鈥� The Touring Years'聽chronicles the explosion of Beatlemania.聽How did those four lads from grungy Liverpool manage this kind of staying power?
Lady Gaga's 'Perfect Illusion' is latest pop single inspired by rock 'n' rollWhile rock 'n' roll in its traditional format may be absent from many pop charts, critics say some of the highest-charting music acts are still influenced by the genre.
How Barbra Streisand achieved her latest No. 1 album with 'Encore''Encore' is Streisand's 11th album to top the Billboard 200 chart, 53 years after her first album debuted on the chart at No. 8. How has the singer sustained her success?
First LookGrace VanderWaal: the next Taylor Swift?The ukulele-playing Grace VanderWaal has captivated TV audiences since her audition for 'America's Got Talent.' Will she be the next star to emerge in this era of young female musicians?聽
MTV Video Music Awards 2016: Beyonce now has most VMAs in historyThe singer now has won the most Video Music Awards of any artist and Beyonce's performance at the most recent VMAs was highly praised. How has Beyonce set herself apart?
Britney Spears releases album 'Glory': What are critics saying?Spears' newest album, 'Glory,' came out on Aug. 26. Some reviewers are finding to be a 'fantastic comeback,' but others are calling it 'generic.'
Prince's Paisley Park open for tours this fall: a look at the musician's legacyThe home and recording base for Prince will reportedly be open to the public for tours beginning in October. Having tours there was 'something that Prince always wanted to do,' Prince's sister, Tyka Nelson, said.
Daft Punk collaborates with The Weeknd: How will the results sound?A music executive recently said duo Daft Punk is working with the musician The Weeknd on some new music. Daft Punk's most recent work is the 2013 album 'Random Access Memories,' which became a huge hit for the group.
Jazz aficionados remember legendary harmonicist Toots ThielemansThe jazz musician, whose work can be heard on the soundtrack for the movie 'Midnight Cowboy' and the 'Sesame Street' theme song, among other work, has died.
Here's what critics say about Frank Ocean's long-awaited album 'Blonde'Ocean fans have been waiting for the R&B singer to release a new album since 2012, when 'Channel Orange' lit up the music world. Was 'Blonde' worth the wait?
Frank Ocean releases visual album 'Endless' as medium takes offMusician Ocean has released a visual album on Apple Music. The term 'visual album' entered more music fans' vocabulary after聽Beyonc茅 released such works as a self-titled album and this year's 'Lemonade.'
Will Adele perform at the Super Bowl and would she be a change of pace?Adele released her newest hit album, '25,' late last year. But the singer's track 'Send My Love (To Your New Lover)' is currently ranked at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Rihanna to receive Video Vanguard Award: How she found success in musicRihanna will be the newest recipient of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. The singer's newest album, this year's 'Anti,' has been the source for multiple hit songs.
Post-鈥楤rexit,鈥� EU Youth Orchestra could continueAs the 'Brexit' referendum takes Britain out of the EU, one EU institution may have been saved.
Britney Spears's 'Glory' is newest album for streaming service Apple MusicSpears will release a new album on Aug. 26. The streaming service Apple Music has become the home for works by various artists including Drake and Taylor Swift.
Justin Timberlake wins TCAs Decade award, encourages understandingTimberlake received the first-ever Decade prize at the Teen Choice Awards and told viewers how his family encouraged him to 'respect all people on the basis of their character 鈥� not where they live, not what they did for a living or the color of their skin'聽and encouraged viewers to become involved in their community.