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Hear the Hottest Dance Music This Holiday Weekend

Avicii vs. Zedd: It's a Memorial Day Playlist Showdown!

Originally posted 05/24/2013 07:35PM

It's a battle of the beats!

They're both just 23 years old, but they're two of the biggest names in electronic music – and Avicii and Zedd gave PEOPLE.com a sneak peek at what they'll be spinning during their turntable takeover in Las Vegas over Memorial Day weekend.

Kicking off one of the biggest party weekends of the year, Zedd (born Anton Zaslavski) will keep the music flowing on Friday, from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. at Mandalay Bay's brand new nightclub, Light.

"It is an honor to be the one to play for the opening of this club which will hopefully change a whole city," the Clarity producer tells PEOPLE. "We've been working on the concept for my show for so long now and tweaking our visuals and lots of performance aspects. I obviously can't say too much about it yet, but it will be a very unique thing in Vegas and in the whole world."

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Just in Time for Summer – Hanson's MmmHops Beer Is Here! | Ed Helms, Taylor Hanson

Hanson Debuts MmmHops Beer

Originally posted 05/24/2013 02:45PM

As if the sound of Hanson's mega-hit "MMMBop" wasn't intoxicating enough, the adorable band of brothers has produced something that could really get you buzzing: a new beer called – what else? – MmmHops.

The awesomely-titled IPA – created with the help of a craft brewery in their home state of Oklahoma, according to BeerPulse.com – was introduced by the brothers at The Hangover Part III afterparty in L.A. Monday night.

Taylor Hanson and Hangover star Ed Helms enjoyed a brew together at the bash – and the middle Hanson brother shared a photo of the moment on Instagram.

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FIRST LOOK: Phineas and Ferb Mash-Up Taylor Swift's 'I Knew You Were Trouble'

Phineas and Ferb Mash-Up Taylor Swift's 'I Knew You Were Trouble'

Originally posted 05/23/2013 08:00AM

The stars of the Disney Channel's Phineas and Ferb have gotten into some "Trouble" with Taylor Swift.

Using clips from the animated series, the Dr. Doof character sings to Perry the Platypus in a cleverly silly mash-up music video set to the pop star's hit, "I Knew You Were Trouble."

The video premieres Friday at 8 p.m. ET on the "Gravity Falls" episode.

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Doors Founding Member Ray Manzarek Dies of Cancer

Ray Manzarek, Doors Founding Member, Dies

Originally posted 05/20/2013 05:45PM

Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek died Monday in Rosenheim, Germany after a long battle with bile duct cancer, his rep confirms to PEOPLE. He was 74.

Manzarek is best known as a founding member of the classic rock band The Doors, along with John Densmore, Robby Krieger and the group's charismatic (and controversial) frontman Jim Morrison.

"I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of my friend and bandmate Ray Manzarek today," Krieger said in a statement. "I'm just glad to have been able to have played Doors songs with him for the last decade. Ray was a huge part of my life and I will always miss him."

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Justin Bieber Booed at Billboard Music Awards

Justin Bieber Booed at Billboard Music Awards

Originally posted 05/20/2013 08:10AM

Not everyone appeared to be a "Belieber" on Sunday night.

In what was uncharted territory for the pop superstar – at industry award shows if not his concertsJustin Bieber heard a chorus of boos as accepted the fan-voted milestone award at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas.

"I'm 19 years old," he told the crowd in accepting the final award of the night. "I think I'm doing a pretty good job."

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Taylor Swift Cleans Up at Billboard Awards | Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift Cleans Up at Billboard Awards

Originally posted 05/20/2013 07:25AM

Taylor Swift is feeling 22 and she's feeling like a winner. A big winner!

The country cutie was the big winner of Sunday's Billboard Music Awards, taking home eight awards, including Top Artist. She even managed to poke a little fun at her oft-mentioned love life during an acceptance speech.

"You are the longest and best relationship I've ever had," she told her fans.

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Beyoncé Pregnancy Rumors Intensify

UpdatePosted 05/17/2013 06:15PM

Is Beyoncé Pregnant with Baby No. 2?

Originally posted 05/13/2013 12:10PM

Is Blue Ivy Carter about to become a big sister?

Days after the New York Post, citing multiple sources, says that Beyoncé and husband Jay-Z are expecting a sibling for their daughter, now 15 months, E! Online reports that the singer is expecting.

The E! report, which comes days after Beyoncé canceled a show in Belgium due to "dehydration" and "exhaustion," also cites multiple sources.

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Composer Writes Special Lullaby for William & Kate's Baby | Kate Middleton

Composer Paul Mealor Writes Special Lullaby for William & Kate's Baby

Originally posted 05/07/2013 10:40AM

The gifts will come pouring in soon enough. But the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's unborn child has already received one very special present indeed – a lullaby specially written for the baby by a respected British composer and recorded by a New Zealand soprano.

Paul Mealor, who wrote music for Prince William and Kate's royal wedding, has penned a tune called "Sleep On" as a gift to the baby, due in July. It will appear on Hayley Westenra's upcoming lullaby album Hushabye, set for release in the U.K. on June 17.



"After writing music for the royal wedding, it seemed natural to provide the musical accompaniment for the next stage of the royal couple's journey together," Mealor, 37, told the British press.

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Beyoncé Wants Blue Ivy to Be a Big Sister | Beyonce Knowles

Beyoncé Wants More Children

Originally posted 05/06/2013 10:10AM

Will Beyoncé make Blue Ivy a big sister one day?

"I would like more children," the singer told ABC News during an interview for Good Morning America in London, where she performed over the weekend. "I think my daughter needs some company. I definitely love being big sister."

According to a YouTube video posted on Vibe.com, the singer may have showed off her darling daughter during her concert on Saturday at the O2 Arena.

As she belted out her hit "Irreplaceable," Beyoncé greeted a baby wearing a white dress and sporting large headphones who looked a lot like Blue.

"I am very protective," Beyoncé told ABC News. "I just want to make sure that [Blue Ivy] can have a healthy, safe, normal life. ... In the back of my mind, she's my priority. And life is completely different now."

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Justin Bieber Attacked on Stage in Dubai (VIDEO) | Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber Attacked on Stage in Dubai

Originally posted 05/06/2013 07:15AM

A male fan got on stage Sunday and attacked Justin Bieber while the pop star was performing a concert in Dubai.

Rushing up to Bieber as he was playing his song "Believe" on the piano, the male grabbed the 19-year-old from behind as if tackling him, knocking the piano off its legs in the process, the United Arab Emirates newspaper the National reports.

Security guards at the Sevens Stadium managed to restrain the intruder while Bieber, after escaping the crasher's grip, exited from the other side of the stage.

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