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Music review: Xenakis Festival at REDCAT

Though hidden away and not much promoted, “Iannis Xenakis: Composer, Architect, Visionary” -- the captivating MOCA show –- cannot be kept quiet. When it opened in November, the Greek composer’s electronic sound field, “Polytope de Persépolis,” was installed at Los...
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Hey iTunes, here comes Google Music, Spotify

Google Music's on the way, but talks over unprecedented cloud-music licensing are part of what's delaying a launch. Then comes the really hard part: taking on iTunes.
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John Barry, Film Music Composer, Dies at 77

Music composer John Barryhas died at the age of 77. Barry is best noted for composing soundtracks and songs for motion pictures. He provided the musical backdrop for films for over 50 years.
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‘Superman’ Star Henry Cavill Had Long Road To Landing The Role

Actor has been linked to Superman reboots since 2002.
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Halle Berry Backs Out Of ‘New Year’s Eve’ Due To Custody Battle

Actress' rep tells People she has 'serious concerns for her daughter's well-being' while in the care of ex Gabriel Aubry. By Kara Warner Halle Berry Photo: Valerie Macon/AFP/Getty Images Early Monday (January 31), it was announced that Halle Berry had dropped out of the upcoming "Valentine's Day" sequel "New Year's Eve" and would be replaced by Katherine Heigl . Hours later, Berry's rep told People magazine that the Oscar winner's departure is due to Berry's upcoming custody battle with model ex Gabriel Aubry over their 2-year-old daughter, Nahla.
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Music and memory make a powerful combination in a class for young and old

They say music is among the first things we remember and the last we recall.
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Britney Spears’ Choreographer Calls ‘Hold It Against Me’ Director ‘Genius’

Brian Friedman describes working with Jonas
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‘Skins’ Stars Preview ‘Chris’ Episode

Monday's show will explore another side to the resident party boy. By Jocelyn Vena, with additional reporting by Adam Murphy Jesse Carere (Chris) Photo: MTV We've gotten to know Tony . We've gotten to know Tea
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Music Of Slavery Finds New Life In Denver

A Colorado project led by Dr.
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Rihanna ‘Brought It’ In ‘Battleship,’ Josh Pence Says

'I respect the fact that she's willing to put a lot on the line,' her co-star tells MTV News. By Kara Warner Rihanna Photo: Dominique Charriau/ WireImage Our inner-10-year-olds have been excited for the film version of the game Battleship since it was announced last year
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