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The Hamilton Mixtape, out Dec. 2, features covers and remixes of songs from the Grammy-winning musical. Theo Wargo/Getty Images hide caption
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Kelly Clarkson's new album is Stronger. Harper Smith/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
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These Go To 11: Songs Best Heard Extra-Loud
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Jennifer Lopez onstage at Mohegan Sun on Oct. 22 — unfortunately without her ex-lookalikes.
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Marina Diamandis of Marina and The Diamonds performs live at the Reading Festival on August 27, 2010 in Reading, England. Simone Joyner/Getty Images hide caption
MC Lyte inspired Tell Me More producer Jamila Bey to pick up the mic as MC Me. Getty Images hide caption
Lilith Fair founder Sarah McLachlan at a performance in New York's Central Park earlier this summer. Jemal Countess/Getty Images hide caption