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• Flashback: James Taylor, Dixie Chicks Collab on ‘Some Days You Gotta Dance’

  12-03-2020 23:48 via rollingstone.com
  
  Taylor, who turns 72 today, teamed up with the Chicks for an episode of 'CMT Crossroads'
  
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• Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne Are Making a Surprise Sitcom Appearance: All the Details

  12-03-2020 23:35
  
  The coronavirus and his personal health concerns might have put a damper on Ozzy Osbourne’s 2020 plans, but metal’s most legendary couple aren’t leaving the spotlight anytime soon. While most of America might be house-confined by next week, Ozzy and Sharon won’t be too far off. They’re set to hit ABC’s Tuesday night lineup, guesting on a brand-new episode of The Conners.
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• Major Labels Ask Employees to Work From Home Due to Coronavirus

  12-03-2020 23:35
  
  The major record companies are advising employees to telecommute effective immediately due to the coronavirus.
  Universal Music Group’s New York staffers are already telecommuting, while a full implementation of all U.S. offices, including Nashville and Los Angeles, will take place by March 18. Offices will remain open but employees are being told to work from home. This follows offices in the U.K. and some European countries that had already switched to telecommuting, following advice from
  
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• Eurovision Star Netta’s ’90s Freak’ #TBT Mixtape Is for ‘Dancing to Your Own Drum’

  12-03-2020 22:59
  
  Welcome to #TBT Mixtape, Billboard’s series that showcases artists’ very own throwback-themed playlists exclusive to Billboard’s Spotify account. The curated set features the artists’ favorite tracks from their youth and childhood.
  This week’s edition comes from Netta. The Israeli pop artist (born Netta Barzilai) has been in the midst of a whirlwind breakthrough following the release of her single “Toy,” which earned her the 2018 Euro
  
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• Blake Shelton Postpones Remaining Tour Dates Over Coronavirus

  12-03-2020 22:55 via rollingstone.com
  
  'Voice' coach to reschedule five shows of his Friends and Heroes Tour for spring 2021
  
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• Halsey & Kelsea Ballerini Strum Together for Heartfelt ‘Homecoming Queen?’ Performance

  12-03-2020 22:54
  
  Halsey and Kelsea Ballerini take on “Homecoming Queen?” together in a beautiful acoustic performance featured on the upcoming 70th episode of CMT Crossroads.
  The pop-country superstar set shared the spotlight at the Ascend Amphiteater in downtown Nashville back in October to tape not just their live rendition of Ballerini’s hit “Homecoming Queen?” but also Halsey’s “Graveyard” smash.
  “If there is any song that I wish that I wro
  
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• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Suspended Indefinitely

  12-03-2020 22:53 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will indefinitely postpone its 2020 induction ceremony. The decision to cancel the May 2 event in Cleveland comes amid sweeping coronavirus concerns. Hall of Fame Inductees for this year include Whitney Houston, Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode, the Doobie Brothers, T-Rex, and the Notorious B.I.G. CEO Greg Harris […]The post Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Suspended Indefinitely appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• Zendaya Prepares for ‘Euphoria’ Season 2 & We Can’t Wait Any Longer

  12-03-2020 22:50
  
  Zendaya will return as Rue Bennett to your screen. Euphoria posted yesterday (March 11) that the cast is buckling down for its first season 2 table read.
  “here we go !!!!!!!!!!!!!!” the HBO teen drama tweeted with a picture of Zendaya and Angus Cloud, who plays Rue’s drug dealer and close friend Fezco, sitting together with the second season’s scripts.
  The first season finale of Euphoria aired on HBO channels and digital services Aug. 14, 2019, so the show
  
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• Publishing Briefs: Burt Bacharach Partners With Primary Wave, Pulse Music Signs Kehlani & More

  12-03-2020 22:45
  
  Primary Wave Music Publishing announced Wednesday (March 11) that it has struck a multi-million dollar, long-term strategic partnership with legendary composer, songwriter, producer and performer Burt Bacharach.
  The partnership will include access to Primary Wave’s marketing and branding teams, publicity department and publishing infrastructure, including digital strategy, licensing, synch opportunities and film and TV production. The publisher will work with Bacharach to market his name a
  
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• Glastonbury Unveils 2020 Lineup Amid Coronavirus Concerns

  12-03-2020 22:44
  
  Though countless concerts and festivals, including Coachella and Stagecoach, have been postponed due to increasing concern over the coronavirus, Glastonbury is remaining as scheduled, and announced its star-studded lineup on Thursday (March 12).
  Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift and Sir Paul McCartney will headline the five-day festival, along with performers including Anderson .Paak and the Free Nationals, Cage the Elephant, Camila Cabello, Charli XCX, Dua Lipa, Diana Ross, Angel Olsen, FKA Twigs, G
  
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• Code Orange Are Ready to Be Metal’s New Icons

  12-03-2020 22:36
  
  Code Orange vocalist Jami Morgan doesn’t talk like most twenty-something rock frontpeople. There’s no aw shucks slackerism or deference to some bygone era. The vibe is more of a rapper on the eve of a hard-earned major label debut or a process-obsessed Olympic athlete.
  Is he hoping Code Orange’s fourth album Underneath changes the direction of heavy music?
  “I don’t hope anything.”
  Is Code Orange eager to be one of the bands inspiring younger metal and hardcore
  
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• Live Nation Stock Keeps Plunging — $8.3 Billion Lost In 30 Days

  12-03-2020 22:31 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Shares of Live Nation continued nosediving on Thursday, with coronavirus complications causing a valuation loss of more than $8.3 billion. The plunge is part of a very bad week on Wall Street, based on continued fallout from the worldwide coronavirus pandemic.  But some companies are more exposed than others, and Live Nation — whose entire […]The post Live Nation Stock Keeps Plunging — $8.3 Billion Lost In 30 Days appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• Insomniac Events’ Beyond Wonderland SoCal Delayed Due to Coronavirus

  12-03-2020 22:27
  
  Scheduled to take place March 20-21 in San Bernardino, Calif., it was announced Thursday (March 12) that the annual dance music festival Beyond Wonderland SoCal has been postponed due to the coronavirus. Alison Wonderland, Benny Benassi, Ferry Corsten and many more were scheduled to play the Insomniac Events-produced festival.
  “We received work from the State and the County that we can no longer proceed with Beyond Wonderland SoCal next weekend,” Insomniac Founder Pasquale Rotella wr
  
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• Michael W. Smith Hits Hot Christian Songs Top 10 With ‘Waymaker’: ‘It Brings the Audience to a Special Place’

  12-03-2020 22:24
  
  Veteran singer-songwriter Michael W. Smith returns to the top 10 of Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs chart, as “Waymaker,” featuring Vanessa Campagna and Madelyn Berry, lifts 12-10 on the list dated March 14.
  The song scales the streaming-, sales- and airplay-based ranking with 395,000 U.S. streams and 2,000 sold in the tracking week, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data. On Christian Airplay, it holds at its No. 11 high, with 6.7 million audience impressions.
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• Chris Stapleton Postpones Tour Dates of All-American Road Show Over Coronavirus Spread

  12-03-2020 22:22 via rollingstone.com
  
  "The health and well-being of our families & communities is our number one priority," the singer and his wife Morgane Stapleton said in a statement
  
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• Glastonbury’s 2020 current lineup features 52% female acts

  12-03-2020 22:18 via nme.com
  
  Glastonbury announced the first 95 names for its 2020 festival this evening (March 12), and 52% of the lineup is made up of female artists.
  Read more: Emily Eavis booked a band for Glastonbury 2020 “within 10 minutes” of being at the NME Awards (and spilled the beans on 2021 headliners)
  Taylor Swift is set to headline the festival alongside Kendrick Lamar and Paul McCartney, and will be joined by Diana Ross, Lana Del Rey, FKA twigs, Haim and many more at Worthy Farm in June.
  Of the n
  
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• The Biggest Tours Affected by Live Nation’s Coronavirus Update

  12-03-2020 22:14
  
  As coronavirus concerns continue to rise, Live Nation announced on Thursday morning (March 12) it is recognizing large gatherings around the world are being canceled and the company will be postponing current touring arena shows through the end of the month.
  A few shows will play over the next few days, but the remainder of the concerts will be postponed, Billboard has learned. A company executive told employees that Live Nation will re-evaluate the situation at the beginning of April with
  
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• AEG & Live Nation Recommend Halting All Tours

  12-03-2020 22:13
  
  AEG is joining competitor Live Nation in recommending concerts be postponed through the end of the month. Earlier Thursday (March 12), Live Nation officials told employees they were pausing arena tours through the end of the month.
  “At this time, we collectively recommend large scale events through the end of March be postponed,” the statement reads. “We continue to support that small scale events follow guidance set by their local government officials. We feel fortunate to hav
  
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• Sean Paul Loves The ‘Get Busy’ Challenge As Much As You Do

  12-03-2020 22:10
  
  Sean Paul talks to MTV News about loving TikTok's "Get Busy" challenge, collaborating with Rihanna, and why he doesn't think dancehall gets enough credit.
  
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• Karol G, Maroon 5, Chayanne & More Concerts Canceled in Argentina Due to Coronavirus

  12-03-2020 22:08
  
  Major concerts and events in Buenos Aires, Argentina, have been canceled or postponed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) reaching more than 40 countries, Billboard has learned.
  Karol G, Chayanne, Maroon 5, Tokio Hotel, and the Soda Stereo tribute are just some of the forthcoming shows to cancel or postpone, in addition to Green Day, Madonna, Pearl Jam, BTS, Wu-Tang Clan, who previously took action.
  Starting Thursday (March 12), all major events to be held in Buenos Aires are suspended until furth
  
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• Donald Trump’s Europe/US travel ban puts several artists at risk of being stranded

  12-03-2020 22:00 via nme.com
  
  Palaye Royale and Anna of the North are among the artists who say they are at risk of being stranded after Donald Trump ordered a Europe-to-US travel ban in a bid to combat the coronavirus crisis.
  Read more: “It will likely be a financial disaster” — how coronavirus could impact the music scene (and your festival plans) this summer
  The extraordinary ban has been enforced by the US President in a bid to curb the outbreak of the virus, with travel restrictions being placed o
  
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• Kenny Chesney Postpones Tour Dates in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

  12-03-2020 21:52 via rollingstone.com
  
  11 of the country singer's 2020 Chillaxification Tour dates are affected
  
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• But Wait, There’s More! Lil Uzi Vert Announces ‘Eternal Atake’ Deluxe Edition

  12-03-2020 21:51
  
  While everyone is in a complete panic over the coronavirus, Lil Uzi Vert is doing his part to ease the tension by dropping more new music. On Thursday (March 12), Uzi teased a robust deluxe version of his acclaimed sophomore album Eternal Atake. 
  Not only will Uzi gift fans 14 tracks featuring the likes of Future, Young Thug and Lil Baby, but he’s also planning to release the project on Friday — just one week after dropping EA. The surprisingly responsive Uzi was answering
  
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• Hayley Williams: 'A lot of my depression was misplaced anger'

  12-03-2020 21:45 via music-news.com
  
  Hayley Williams realised she was blaming herself for her parents' divorce.
  
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• Diplo calls out established EDM artists for 'copying' up-and-coming acts

  12-03-2020 21:45 via music-news.com
  
  Diplo wants to use his record label to help elevate underground music producers.
  
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• All the Latin Concerts Canceled Due to Coronavirus (Updating)

  12-03-2020 21:33
  
  It seems like the world is at a standstill with tours, concerts and sporting events canceled or postponed worldwide due to the coronavirus outbreak.
  On March 11, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a pandemic, with almost 125,000 cases reported across 118 countries.
  Billboard Latin has compiled an ongoing list of Latin artists who are postponing concerts and tours due to the outbreak.March 12 – The latest Latin artist to cancel a show is Aventura, who took to s
  
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• Live Nation Postponing All Concerts Indefinitely — Stock Plunge Continues

  12-03-2020 21:32 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Live Nation is now canceling all upcoming concerts in response to coronavirus (COVID-19) fears, according to a report this morning.  An increasing number of city and state government officials are banning large gatherings. According to a report by Billboard, the cancellations will run through at least the end of March, at which point Live Nation […]The post Live Nation Postponing All Concerts Indefinitely — Stock Plunge Continues appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• Live Nation Indefinitely Postponing All Concerts — Stock Plunge Continues

  12-03-2020 21:32 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Live Nation is now canceling all upcoming concerts in response to coronavirus (COVID-19) fears, according to a report this morning.  An increasing number of city and state government officials are banning large gatherings. According to a report by Billboard, the cancellations will run through at least the end of March, at which point Live Nation […]The post Live Nation Indefinitely Postponing All Concerts — Stock Plunge Continues appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• Live Nation are reportedly postponing all tours due to coronavirus outbreak

  12-03-2020 21:20 via nme.com
  
  Live Nation, one of the world’s biggest concert promoters, is postponing all its tours due to the coronavirus outbreak, reports say.
  A host of festivals and tours have been cancelled or postponed due to the virus in the last few days, including Coachella and SXSW.
  Read more: “It will likely be a financial disaster”: how coronavirus could impact the music scene (and your festival plans) this summer
  Now, Billboard reports that, as of this weekend, all of Live Nation’s curre
  
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• New York, Ohio Governors Issue Statewide Large Gathering Bans

  12-03-2020 21:19
  
  On Thursday (March 12) New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a state-wide ban on social gatherings of 500 people or more as a way to combat the spread of coronavirus.
  The governor took to social media to state, “We are taking new actions to reduce the density of people across the state. Starting Friday at 5pm, gatherings with 500 people or more will not be permitted in NYS.”
  He added that venues with an occupancy of 500 or less will be legally required to host a maximum of half th
  
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• Does Music Touring Insurance Cover Coronavirus? It’s Complicated

  12-03-2020 21:18 via rollingstone.com
  
  The live music industry and the insurance industry are battling over who's responsible for canceled shows' multimillion-dollar losses. A contract obtained by Rolling Stone shows coronavirus specifically excluded in coverage
  
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• Cher Postpones Here We Go Again Tour Due to Coronavirus

  12-03-2020 21:10 via rollingstone.com
  
  "I'm heartbroken, but the health of my fans and my touring family comes first," pop legend says
  
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• C2C postpones London, Glasgow and Dublin festivals due to coronavirus

  12-03-2020 21:10 via nme.com
  
  C2C Festival has postponed its London, Glasgow and Dublin dates due to growing concerns over the coronavirus crisis.
  Read more: How coronavirus could impact the music scene (and your festival plans) this summer
  In a statement sent to NME, the country music festival said that “due to the global pandemic of COVID-19 and the changing nature of travel policies in other countries alongside possible extended future restrictions, it is with regret that Country to Country Festival 2020 &
  
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• C2C European Country Music Festival Postponed Due to Coronavirus

  12-03-2020 21:06
  
  The C2C: Country to Country Festival has been postponed. Officials for the multi-country music festival, that was set to kick off Friday, cite the coronoavirus, the changing nature of travel policies and travel bans to certain areas as the reason.
  Eric Church, Luke Combs and Darius Rucker were scheduled to headline the London, Dublin and Glasgow dates of the festival beginning Friday.
  “Due to the global pandemic of COVID-19 and the changing nature of travel policies in other countries alon
  
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• Why Cancel Concerts? A Doctor Explains Coronavirus’ Spread

  12-03-2020 20:56 via rollingstone.com
  
  Infectious disease specialist Dr. Daniel Griffin on why concerts are dangerous right now – and why COVID-19 is of grave concern in general
  
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• Bob Geldof says the internet “breaking down the world into individualism” means another Live Aid couldn’t happen today

  12-03-2020 20:53 via nme.com
  
  Bob Geldof, creator of Live Aid, says he believes another event of its kind could never happen today.
  The charity event took place at London’s Wembley Stadium in 1985, and was watched by nearly two billion people worldwide, over 40% of the world’s population. It raised $127 million for famine relief in Africa.
  Another concert series of a similar kind, Live 8, took place in eight different locations in 2005, but Geldof believes another event on the Live Aid scale would be impossible t
  
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• Fans react as Glastonbury unveils huge 2020 lineup

  12-03-2020 20:46 via nme.com
  
  Fans are reacting after Glastonbury announced the first wave of its 2020 lineup tonight (March 12).
  Kendrick Lamar has been announced as the final headliner for the June festival, joining Taylor Swift and Paul McCartney on the Pyramid Stage, and he’ll be joined by Dua Lipa, Thom Yorke, FKA twigs, Haim and many, many more at Worthy Farm.
  Announcing the lineup on social media, Emily Eavis referenced worries over the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, stating that the festival is, as of now, still
  
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• Fans react as Glastonbury unveils huge 2020 line-up

  12-03-2020 20:46 via nme.com
  
  Fans are reacting after Glastonbury announced the first wave of its 2020 line-up tonight (March 12).
  Kendrick Lamar has been announced as the final headliner for the June festival, joining Taylor Swift and Paul McCartney on the Pyramid Stage, and he’ll be joined by Dua Lipa, Thom Yorke, FKA twigs, Haim and many, many more at Worthy Farm.Read more: Glastonbury 2020: all you need to know about dates, line-up rumours, tickets, and more for the 50th anniversary festivalAnnouncing the line-up o
  
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• The Shape of Dance to Come: 15 Visionaries on the Genre’s Future

  12-03-2020 20:36
  
  While the 2010s were definitively the EDM decade, the boom has started to cool. But dance music continues to adapt and thrive, with new genres, technologies, markets and more.
  At the dawn of this new decade, 15 visionaries — from artists to executives to radio DJs — share their predictions for the what’s next for the genre.
   
  Pete TongDJ, BBC Radio 1Streaming, streaming, streaming. As the major [digital streaming platforms] mature, I expect dance and electronic music will
  
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• Five Finger Death Punch Ties for Most Hard Rock Albums No. 1s

  12-03-2020 20:35
  
  Five Finger Death Punch nets its record-tying sixth No. 1 on Billboard’s Hard Rock Albums chart, as F8 bows atop the March 14-dated survey.
  The set starts with 55,000 equivalent album units earned in its first week, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data.
  With six No. 1s on Hard Rock Albums, all in a row, the heavy metal act ties Linkin Park for the most leaders in the history of the survey, which dates to 2007. Each of FFDP’s LPs have debuted at No. 1 since 2013, beginning with The Wro
  
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• Live Nation, AEG Suspend Artist Touring Until April as Coronavirus Spreads

  12-03-2020 20:34 via rollingstone.com
  
  Companies also align with agents to develop live-music industry's unified response to COVID-19
  
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• Aventura’s Inmortal Tour Earns $24 Million (So Far)

  12-03-2020 20:14
  
  Aventura leads the March 14-dated Hot Tours recap (see below for full tally) with reports for eight recent shows from the reunion Inmortal Tour. According to figures reported to Billboard Boxscore, these shows combined to $13.8 million in earnings from 98,707 tickets sold. As of the group’s March 5 show in Washington D.C., the trek has pulled in $24.1 million and sold 176,931 tickets since the tour’s Feb. 5 launch at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif.
  The superstar Latin bachata act crow
  
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• Glastonbury 2020 shares first wave of performers, Kendrick Lamar announced as final headliner

  12-03-2020 20:12 via nme.com
  
  Emily Eavis has shared the first wave of Glastonbury 2020 performers with Kendrick Lamar announced as the festival’s final headliner.
  Eavis shared the lineup on social media, saying that “after much consideration given the current circumstances, and with the best of intentions, here is the first list of musical acts for Glastonbury 2020.
  “As things stand we are still working hard to deliver our 50th anniversary Festival in June and we are very proud of the bill that we have put
  
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• First wave of Glastonbury 2020 artists announced with Kendrick Lamar announced as final headliner

  12-03-2020 20:12 via nme.com
  
  The first wave of Glastonbury 2020 artists have been shared with Kendrick Lamar announced as the final headliner.
  Read more: Glastonbury 2020: all you need to know about dates, line-up rumours, tickets, and more for the 50th anniversary festival
  Emily Eavis shared the news on Instagram:
  “So, after much consideration given the current circumstances, and with the best of intentions, here is the first list of musical acts for Glastonbury 2020,” Eavis’ post begins. “As things
  
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• Native Instruments Is Discontinuing a Long List of Legacy Products

  12-03-2020 20:03 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Native Instruments is discontinuing several of its software products in May. The announcement affects over 45 legacy Native Instruments and 60 third-party software, plugin instruments, effects, and sample libraries. Older versions of Traktor, Absynth, Battery, FM7, Pro-53, Spectral Delay, and Guitar Rig are all affected. The company is also discontinuing its activation tool, Service Center. […]The post Native Instruments Is Discontinuing a Long List of Legacy Products appeared first on Di
  
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• Kenny Chesney Postpones Chilaxification Tour Launch Amid Coronavirus Fears

  12-03-2020 20:02
  
  Kenny Chesney announced Thursday (March 12) that he’s postponing the 11 shows of his Chillaxification tour out of an abundance of caution in light of the spreading COVID-19 pandemic.
  “These are uncertain times, and Kenny Chesney feels the unrest,” read a statement from the singer. “With his band and crews deep in rehearsals for the 2020 Chillaxification Tour, he found himself looking at people who’ve been part of his road family for decades – and he knew he ha
  
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• Cardi B Can’t Seem to Shake That $5 Million ‘Tattoo’ Lawsuit

  12-03-2020 20:02 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  The $5 million “tattoo” lawsuit against Cardi B is raging onward. And if the most recent court filing is any indication, the dispute is far from being resolved. Kevin Brophy Jr., who claims that he worked in the entertainment industry before transitioning to a company that deals in surfing products and services, submitted the lawsuit in 2017. […]The post Cardi B Can’t Seem to Shake That $5 Million ‘Tattoo’ Lawsuit appeared first on Digital Music New
  
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• From ‘Mr. Brightside’ to ‘Runaways,’ What’s Your Favorite Hot 100-Charting Hit by The Killers? Vote!

  12-03-2020 20:01
  
  On Thursday (March 12), The Killers unveiled “Caution,” the lead single for their upcoming sixth studio album, Imploding the Mirage.
  With the wailing, synth-driven anthem out in the world, Billboard wants to which past hit by the formidable rock band you love the most! Do you still have “Mr. Brightside” and “Somebody Told Me” on repeat nearly 20 years after they climbed up the Hot 100?
  Perhaps you’re a bigger fan of Brandon Flowers and co.’s D
  
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• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame postpones induction ceremony due to coronavirus

  12-03-2020 19:44 via nme.com
  
  The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced that it is postponing this year’s induction ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic.
  Read more: How coronavirus could impact the music scene (and your festival plans) this summer
  Due to take place on May 2, this year’s Hall of Fame class includes Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode, the Doobie Brothers, Whitney Houston, the Notorious B.I.G. and T-Rex.
  “We are very disappointed to announce the postponement of this year’s Rock and Rol
  
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• Kehlani’s ‘Toxic’ Love Situation Is Nothing She Can’t Handle On New Single

  12-03-2020 19:44
  
  Kehlani's new song 'Toxic' is about love in the worst way. She has a physical attraction that's overshadowing the emotional one. Already having been scorn, she's working to mentally separate herself.
  
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