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• Sunrise Records Completes FYE Acquisition From Trans World Entertainment

  20-02-2020 23:51
  
  Sunrise Records has completed its acquisition of Trans World Entertainment assets, including the FYE chain, which gives the Canadian-based chain that...
  
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• Isaac Dunbar Delivers a High-Fashion Kiss-Off to Internalized Homophobia With 'Makeup Drawer'

  20-02-2020 23:35
  
  Up-and-coming teenage pop sensation Isaac Dunbar wants to show you just how glam he can be with his brand new single. 
  On Thursday (Feb. 20),...
  
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• Selena Gomez Releases Fan-Favorite Track, 'Feel Me': Listen

  20-02-2020 23:28
  
  "Feel Me," Selena Gomez's anthem about an ex regretting his loss was a fan-favorite staple during her 2016 Revival tour, and now the...
  
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• All Time Low Encourage Fans to Adopt a Pet in Endearing 'Sleeping In' Video

  20-02-2020 23:28
  
  If you're going through a heartbreak, All Time Low have the cure for you: A new pet.
  The pop-rock group unveiled their new song "Sleeping In...
  
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• The Nostalgic Lovers & Friends Festival Is Still Happening — Barely

  20-02-2020 23:04 via rollingstone.com
  
  A new festival featuring Usher, Lauryn Hill, and TLC ran into controversy when artists on the bill complained they hadn't been booked. The result? A last-minute rush to get contracts signed
  
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• BTS Shares First Preview of New Single 'ON' Exclusively on TikTok

  20-02-2020 22:55
  
  Hey nanana, there’s some new BTS to listen to today (Feb. 20) with the release of a 30-second clip of the South Korean act’s new single...
  
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• Thalia Reflects on Her Career, Music as a 'Salvation Tool' & Transitioning From Pop to Urban

  20-02-2020 22:53
  
  Mexican singer Thalia kicked off 2020 by releasing “Ya Tú Me Conoces” with sibling duo Mau and Ricky, but she has many plans...
  
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• Lauv Wants His New Song ‘Modern Loneliness’ To Be A Catalyst For Love

  20-02-2020 22:50
  
  Lauv releases the anthemic and relatable "Modern Loneliness," which he calls his favorite and most important song to date.
  
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• Recording Academy & Suspended CEO Deborah Dugan Begin Settlement Negotiations

  20-02-2020 22:42
  
  The Recording Academy and its suspended CEO, Deborah Dugan, entered mediation on Thursday (Feb. 20) to negotiate a settlement, sources tell...
  
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• New Lil Peep merchandise line to benefit Greenpeace

  20-02-2020 22:26 via nme.com
  
  A new line of Lil Peep merchandise has been announced by the late rapper’s estate – and it will benefit environmental organisation Greenpeace.
  Read more: Lil Peep’s best songs
  Peep, real name Gustav Elijah Åhr, passed away at the age of 21 on November 15, 2017. The cause of death was ruled a month later as an accidental overdose of fentanyl and Xanax.
  The new collection of shirts and hoodies, made in collaboration with the Los Angeles company Rose in Good Faith, were
  
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• Reba McEntire Returns to Universal Music Group Nashville

  20-02-2020 22:25
  
  Reba McEntire  returned to her original label home, Universal Music Group Nashville, on Thursday afternoon (Feb. 20) during a surprise...
  
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• Reba McEntire Announces Her Return to Universal Music Group Nashville

  20-02-2020 22:25
  
  Reba McEntire announced the return to her original label home, Universal Music Group Nashville, on Thursday afternoon (Feb. 20) during a surprise...
  
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• Ellie Goulding says she is 'ready' for her comeback

  20-02-2020 22:11 via music-news.com
  
  The 'Close To Me' hitmaker admitted she was "prolonging" her return after getting married to Caspar Jopling in August 2019
  
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• Manic Street Preachers donate thousands to Pontypridd flood relief fund

  20-02-2020 22:04 via nme.com
  
  Manic Street Preachers have donated to a crowdfund raising money for those affected by ongoing floods in Pontypridd.
  The Welsh band donated £3,000 to the fund, which was started by the town’s local Labour MP Alex Davies-Jones and had an initial goal of £5,000. At time of writing the crowdfunder has now surpassed £22,000, with 27 days left.
  The funds raised will be donated to those affected by flooding resulting from Storm Dennis, which has left hundreds of homes in South
  
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• Manic Street Preachers donate money to Pontypridd flood relief fund

  20-02-2020 22:04 via nme.com
  
  Manic Street Preachers have donated to a crowdfund raising money for those affected by ongoing floods in Pontypridd.
  Read more: Manic Street Preachers – Read Their Classic ‘Everything Must Go’ NME Interview From 1996
  The Welsh band donated £3,000 to the fund, which was started by the town’s local Labour MP Alex Davies-Jones, and had an initial goal of £5,000. At time of writing the crowdfund had surpassed £22,000, with 27 days left.
  The funds raised will
  
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• J Balvin, Daddy Yankee to Be Honored at Tonight’s Premio Lo Nuestro: How to Watch

  20-02-2020 21:55 via rollingstone.com
  
  Other top honorees include Reik, Sebastian Yatra, Karol G — and even Canadian singer Snow
  
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• Genius Is Bringing Lyrics to Television With a Fuse Partnership

  20-02-2020 21:55 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Fuse Media is teaming up with Genius to bring its lyrics-focused content to TV in March. The series Genius x Fuse will bring artist-focused content like Verified and Deconstructed to TV viewers. In the first episode, Alicia Keys breaks down the meaning of her hit, “Underdog” on Verified. 2 Chainz discusses his new label, T.R.U. […]The post Genius Is Bringing Lyrics to Television With a Fuse Partnership appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• Monsta X Performs 'You Can't Hold My Heart' on 'Today'

  20-02-2020 21:38
  
  Monsta X had the Today studio shaking from fan screams on Thursday (Feb. 20) when they sauntered onto the stage to perform their All...
  
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• Man who went missing at Florida’s Forbidden Kingdom festival has been found dead

  20-02-2020 21:24 via nme.com
  
  A man who went missing at Florida bass and dubstep festival Forbidden Kingdom has been found dead, local police have said.
  34-year-old Matthew Eastwood had attended the two-day event last weekend and was last seen walking away from the Sunset Cove Ampitheatre in Boca Raton, Florida on Sunday (February 16).
  Yesterday, the festival’s Twitter account put out a missing person’s report appealing for information following Easton’s disappearance.#FKMFam, if you or any of your friends
  
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• Turns Out, William Shatner Is a BTS Fan

  20-02-2020 21:22
  
  BTS has millions and millions of fans, but their latest unlikely ARMY member came in the form of actor William Shatner, who had a hilarious...
  
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• Dropkick Murphys and Rancid Team Up for Boston to Berkeley II Tour

  20-02-2020 21:13
  
  Dropkick Murphys and Rancid will once again hit the road together for their Boston to Berkeley II tour beginning in May. The two groups last played...
  
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• Big Freedia And Kesha Are ‘Chasing Rainbows’ In The Happiest Video Of The Year

  20-02-2020 21:13
  
  Big Freedia and Kesha have released a new collaboration, 'Chasing Rainbows,' that comes with an awesome video about, literally, chasing rainbows across the sky. There's also the coolest twerk break in history.
  
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• A Timeline of Justin Bieber & Billie Eilish's Dream-Come-True Friendship

  20-02-2020 21:11
  
   Billie Eilish is living out every dream an 18-year-old could have, from singing a James Bond theme song "No Time to Die...
  
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• New Jersey Congressman Says Pearl Jam “Has Been Led Astray” by “Corrupt” Live Nation/Ticketmaster

  20-02-2020 21:05 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Earlier this week, members of Pearl Jam sent a letter to New Jersey Congressman Bill Pascrell Jr. (and Rep. Frank Pallone Jr.) with suggested improvements to the BOSS Act. Pascrell didn’t take kindly to the constructive criticism. The BOSS Act is a Pascrell Jr.-sponsored bill that, if passed, will subject ticket distributors to a slew of regulations […]The post New Jersey Congressman Says Pearl Jam “Has Been Led Astray” by “Corrupt” Live Nation/Tick
  
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• Jordan Fisher Makes an Instant Connection on New Single 'Contact': Exclusive

  20-02-2020 21:03
  
  Jordan Fisher somehow finds a free night to go out on the town and form some bonds worth writing home about on his latest single “Contact,...
  
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• The Weeknd Teams Up With Verizon Up for Next-Level Fan Experiences: Exclusive

  20-02-2020 21:01
  
  The Weeknd is the latest superstar to team up with Verizon Up to bring fans opportunities for exclusive access to concerts and private...
  
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• Big Freedia Taps Kesha to Go 'Chasing Rainbows' With Her in Colorful New Video: Watch

  20-02-2020 21:01
  
  Back in October, bounce pioneer Big Freedia got to share a track and a stage with pop superstar Kesha on "Raising Hell." Now, the Queen...
  
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• Justin Bieber was 'being stupid' when he challenged Tom Cruise to a fight

  20-02-2020 20:41 via music-news.com
  
  The 25-year-old singer took to Twitter in June to challenge the 57-year-old Hollywood actor to a fist fight - but Justin now admits it was a ridiculous idea.
  
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• The Internet confirm that a new Syd album is on the way

  20-02-2020 20:40 via nme.com
  
  The Internet have confirmed that a new album from frontwoman Syd is on the way.
  Read more: The Big Read – The Internet: ‘We belong together’
  It’s been three years since the release of her debut album, 2017’s ‘Fin’, but it looks like fans can expect a new release from the singer soon.
  In a tweet shared earlier today (February 20), The Internet’s official Twitter account posted: “new syd solo album in the works.”
  See the tweet below:
  
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• Liam Gallagher is 'so proud' of his daughter Molly Moorish

  20-02-2020 20:37 via music-news.com
  
  The former Oasis frontman has hailed his girl - who he was estranged from until she was 18 - as a "clever young woman"
  
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• Ms Nina Embarks on a Manhunt in New ‘Caprichosa’ Video

  20-02-2020 20:33 via rollingstone.com
  
  Argentina-born rapper follows up her Mad Decent debut with thirsty new track
  
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• Ahead of Chuck Berry Doc, Longtime Talent Agent Dick Alen Looks Back

  20-02-2020 20:32
  
  "I was a lucky son of a bitch" is the way talent agent Dick Alen describes how he navigated a 60-plus-year career working with a slew of...
  
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• Theory of a Deadman Celebrates Third Decade of Topping Mainstream Rock Songs Chart

  20-02-2020 20:25
  
  Theory of a Deadman is back atop Billboard's Mainstream Rock Songs airplay chart, as "History of Violence" rises 2-1 on the Feb. 22-...
  
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• Lionel Richie finds it difficult giving his daughters love advice

  20-02-2020 20:25 via music-news.com
  
  The 'Easy' hitmaker - who is father to Nicole, 38, Sofia, 21, and 25-year-old son Miles - admitted it can be easier to relate to his son because
  
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• Which Upcoming BTS Collab Are You Most Excited About? Vote!

  20-02-2020 20:23
  
  BTS ARMY, the day has finally come. After much anticipation, the K-pop superstars will be unveiling their fourth LP,  Map of the Soul: 7,...
  
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• Here's What To Expect From Dead Can Dance's First U.S. Shows in Seven Years

  20-02-2020 20:22
  
  Even though Dead Can Dance hasn’t played in the United States since 2013’s Coachella festival, it doesn’t seem like much time has...
  
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• Nathaniel Rateliff's 'And It's Still Alright' Is Night Sweats Frontman's First Solo No. 1

  20-02-2020 20:21
  
  With his first solo single since gaining prominence as leader of Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Nathaniel Rateliff earns his first solo...
  
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• Listen to the Chilling Guns N' Roses Instrumental in 'Westworld' Season 3 Trailer

  20-02-2020 20:20
  
  The good news is that HBO's future shock android drama Westworld is back in less than a month (March 15). The bad news, at least based on the...
  
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• Bakermat & Kidda Find Pure Happiness in 'Under The Sun' Video: Exclusive

  20-02-2020 20:00
  
  What does true happiness look like? Is it enough to throw you hands up on a dance floor and forget about your troubles? Or is it best to face reality...
  
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• Courtney Love to reunite with Hole bandmate Melissa Auf der Maur

  20-02-2020 19:59 via nme.com
  
  Courtney Love and Melissa Auf der Maur will play live together for the first time in eight years for a Planned Parenthood benefit show.
  Read more: From Hole to Hollywood, NME Icon Award winner Courtney Love’s most iconic moments
  Auf der Maur played bass in the Love-led grunge band Hole from 1994 until 1999. She also rejoined the band for a brief reunion in 2012.
  Now, the two have been confirmed for a performance at ‘Bans Off My Body’. The gig takes place on March 14 at the Femi
  
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• Kobalt Music Group Inks a Neighboring Rights Deal With Tones and I

  20-02-2020 19:57 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  New York-based rights-management company Kobalt Music Group has inked a neighboring rights deal with Australian pop singer Tones and I. With the support and resources of Kobalt behind her, Tones and I (whose real name is Toni Watson) will be in a position to maximize her royalties. The Victoria native burst onto the music scene […]The post Kobalt Music Group Inks a Neighboring Rights Deal With Tones and I appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• Watch BABYMETAL kick off their UK tour at Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow

  20-02-2020 19:56 via nme.com
  
  BABYMETAL kicked off their UK tour at Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow last night (February 19) – see footage from the show below.
  Read more: BABYMETAL interview: ‘Metal Galaxy’ is the first step to the future of metal…”
  The Japanese kawaii metal band performed a 13-song set as part of their METAL GALAXY WORLDTOUR, with support from Creeper.
  Songs performed on the night included ‘DA DA DANCE’, ‘Distortion’ and ‘KARATE’, with &
  
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• Angie McMahon's #TBT Mixtape Tells Her Life Story in Chapters

  20-02-2020 19:51
  
  Welcome to #TBT Mixtape, Billboard's series that showcases artists' very own throwback-themed playlists exclusive to ...
  
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• Matty Healy missed an opportunity to ask Taylor Swift to collaborate with him

  20-02-2020 19:46 via music-news.com
  
  Matty Healy missed an opportunity to ask Taylor Swift to collaborate with him - but believes "she will do it" eventually.
  
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• Yungblud insists he's 'absolutely not' having sex with Noel Gallagher's daughter Anaïs

  20-02-2020 19:44 via music-news.com
  
  The 22-year-old rocker has shared how he became mates with the 20-year-old model - whose mother is interior designer Meg Matthews
  
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• Flashback: CSNY Call for the Impeachment of President George W. Bush

  20-02-2020 19:42 via rollingstone.com
  
  Donald Trump is far from the first president to face the wrath of Neil Young
  
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• Biffy Clyro Make 'Instant History' in Trippy New Video: Watch

  20-02-2020 19:42
  
  Biffy Clyro unveiled their new single "Instant History," and a startling accompanying music video, on Thursday (Feb. 20).
  In...
  
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• TikTok Scores a Juicy BTS Exclusive — But Just for :30

  20-02-2020 19:41 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  TikTok is the sole home of a 30-second-long preview of BTS’s upcoming single “ON,” which is slated for release on Friday, alongside the group’s next album, Map of the Soul: 7. TikTok users can both listen to the “ON” clip and use it in videos. BTS’s immensely popular TikTok account has over 7.5 million followers to its credit […]The post TikTok Scores a Juicy BTS Exclusive — But Just for :30 appeared first on Digital Music New
  
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• Song You Need to Know: Puss N Boots, ‘It’s a Wonderful Lie’

  20-02-2020 19:40 via rollingstone.com
  
  Norah Jones' trio deliver a refreshing update on Paul Westerberg's track
  
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• Justin Timberlake Shares Photos in the Studio With Max Martin, But Is He 'Trolling' Fans?

  20-02-2020 19:22
  
  Feb. 2 marked two years since Justin Timberlake's Man of the Woods album arrived, and it seems there may be new JT music on the horizon --...
  
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