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Today's Google Doodle pays tribute to Avicii on DJ's 32nd birth anniversary
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Today's Google Doodle pays tribute to Avicii on DJ's 32nd birth anniversary

Set to the tune of 'Wake Me Up,' the majority of the 1.22 minute-long Google Doodle video focuses on the aspects of his life Avicii loved, with a few symbolic moments to allude to some of the more emotionally challenging experiences.

Sweden’s Ericsson Globe renamed Avicii Arena as tribute to Grammy-nominated artiste
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Sweden’s Ericsson Globe renamed Avicii Arena as tribute to Grammy-nominated artiste

"He would be extremely proud that this iconic building from today will bear his name," Avicii's father said while making the announcement

Mac Davis, country star and songwriter for Elvis Presley, dies aged 78
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Mac Davis, country star and songwriter for Elvis Presley, dies aged 78

Mac Davis' longtime manager Jim Morey said in a press release that the musician died in Nashville on Tuesday after heart surgery and was surrounded by family and friends.

Happiness Begins review: Jonas Brothers' comeback album lacks sonic novelty but has rich emotional depth
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Happiness Begins review: Jonas Brothers' comeback album lacks sonic novelty but has rich emotional depth

Happiness Begins marks the Jonas Brothers' first studio album after a hiatus of six years.

Swedish DJ Avicii's posthumous album Tim released by Universal Music
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Swedish DJ Avicii's posthumous album Tim released by Universal Music

Avicii was found dead in his hotel room in Oman, Muscat on 20 April, 2018.

Avicii remembered on one-year death anniversary; Swedish DJ's new single S.O.S released
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Avicii remembered on one-year death anniversary; Swedish DJ's new single S.O.S released

Avicii was found dead in his hotel room in Oman, Muscat on 20 April, 2018.

Swedish DJ Avicii's posthumous album to release in June; first track titled 'S.O.S.' arrives on 10 April
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Swedish DJ Avicii's posthumous album to release in June; first track titled 'S.O.S.' arrives on 10 April

One of the most popular electronic dance-music artists of all time — Avicii scored a No. 4 hit on the Billboard 200 in 2013 with 'Wake Me Up'

Eric Clapton announces first Christmas album Happy Xmas, featuring song dedicated to late Avicii
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Eric Clapton announces first Christmas album Happy Xmas, featuring song dedicated to late Avicii

Happy Xmas will be Eric Clapton's 24th studio album and his first since 2016's I Still Do.

MTV Video Music Awards 2018: Avicii posthumously wins best dance song honour for 'Lonely Together'
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MTV Video Music Awards 2018: Avicii posthumously wins best dance song honour for 'Lonely Together'

DJ-music producer Avicii won a posthumous award for best dance song alongside Rita Ora for their collaboration 'Lonely Together' at MTV's VMAs

Anthony Bourdain found dead: Kate Spade, Avicii and other celebrities Hollywood has lost in recent times
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Anthony Bourdain found dead: Kate Spade, Avicii and other celebrities Hollywood has lost in recent times

The news of Anthony Bourdain's demise comes days after ace designer Kate Spade was found dead in her New York apartment

Avicii's rep refutes reports of a posthumous album, says 'rumours are coming from hopeful fans'
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Avicii's rep refutes reports of a posthumous album, says 'rumours are coming from hopeful fans'

Representative of DJ/producer Avicii have refuted reports that a posthumous album of his unreleased music is in works.

Avicii's family says funeral of late Swedish DJ will be 'private, in presence of people closest to him'
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Avicii's family says funeral of late Swedish DJ will be 'private, in presence of people closest to him'

Swedish superstar DJ Avicii, who died last month aged 28, is to be buried privately with only his closest relatives and friends present

Avicii's death allegedly caused due to cuts inflicted with broken glass, claim reports
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Avicii's death allegedly caused due to cuts inflicted with broken glass, claim reports

Swedish DJ and music producer Avicii committed suicide with broken glass that he used to cut himself, reports TMZ.com.

Avicii's family issues fresh statement, implies DJ committed suicide: 'He could not go on any longer'
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Avicii's family issues fresh statement, implies DJ committed suicide: 'He could not go on any longer'

The statement by Avicii's family implies heavily, when read in the original Swedish, that the DJ committed suicide.

Avicii’s family issues first statement after Swedish DJ’s death, thank everyone for 'support and loving words'
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Avicii’s family issues first statement after Swedish DJ’s death, thank everyone for 'support and loving words'

The family of Avicii whose real name was Tim Bergling has now issued a statement after his death.

OneRepublic wow with Avicii tribute, renditions of Counting Stars and Beyoncé's Halo in maiden India gig
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OneRepublic wow with Avicii tribute, renditions of Counting Stars and Beyoncé's Halo in maiden India gig

In one of the most magical moments of the night, OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder broke into a stirring rendition of Avicii's 'Wake Me Up', assuring the Swedish DJ's Indian fans that it's going to be okay

Cause of Swedish DJ Avicii's death yet to be declared; no suspicion of criminal activity, confirms Oman police
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Cause of Swedish DJ Avicii's death yet to be declared; no suspicion of criminal activity, confirms Oman police

A police source in Oman said on Saturday that there was no suspicion of criminal activity after Swedish DJ Avicii was found dead in Muscat.

Madonna, Calvin Harris, Rita Ora react to Avicii's tragic death: 'Can't believe he is no longer with us'
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Madonna, Calvin Harris, Rita Ora react to Avicii's tragic death: 'Can't believe he is no longer with us'

Many celebrities took to Twitter and reacted to the death of Avicii, who's real name was Tim Bergling.

A playlist of Avicii's most memorable tracks, from 'Broken Arrow' to 'Wake Me Up'
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A playlist of Avicii's most memorable tracks, from 'Broken Arrow' to 'Wake Me Up'

While Avicii scored a number of mainstream and radio hits, he produced a large number of tunes that are now considered some of the best work of the EDM boom.