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• Missouri Governor Says Concerts Can Resume Monday

  02-05-2020 23:48
  
  Missouri Governor Mike Parson has given the okay for concerts to begin again in the state as early as Monday.
  On April 27, Governor Parson released his Show Me Strong recovery plan that details plans for gradually reopening the state’s economy starting May 4. The plan allows for retail stores to serve customers in-store at limited capacities and for restaurants to re-establish dine-in services while remaining socially distanced.
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• The Pussycat Dolls have been planning their future via Zoom

  02-05-2020 23:33 via music-news.com
  
  The 'Don't Cha' group - comprised of Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, Kimberly Wyatt, Jessica Sutta and Carmit Bachar - were recently forced
  
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• Kesha cancels ‘High Road’ tour: “The safety of my fans & crew is my number 1 priority”

  02-05-2020 23:00 via nme.com
  
  Kesha has cancelled her 2020 ‘High Road’ tour due to the coronavirus pandemic, the star has confirmed.
  The run of dates was due to begin in Texas on April 23 and continue until June 5, when it would conclude in Windsor, Ontario.Read more: Coronavirus: every cancelled gig, festival and tour – and how to get your ticket refundIn an Instagram post shared yesterday (May 1), Kesha updated fans on the fate of the tour, saying she was “unable to move forward with rescheduli
  
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• BTS’ Jungkook Covers Lauv’s ‘Never Not’: Watch

  02-05-2020 22:51
  
  Jungkook had fans swooning thanks to an unexpected cover of Lauv’s “Never Not” on Saturday (May 2).
  Sitting on a bed in a video posted on Twitter, the BTS member sweetly sang the ballad, the closing track of Lauv’s I met you when I was 18. (the playlist) project.
  Jungkook left a simple caption — “Never Not,” along with a purple heart emoji — on the clip, which ended abruptly with him turning the camera off about a minute-and-a-half into t
  
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• Janelle Monae Is Starring In a Slavery-Themed Horror Movie Called ‘Antebellum’

  02-05-2020 22:39 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Janelle Monae is starring in a slavery-themed horror movie called ‘Antebellum.’ The movie was supposed to debut in theaters on April 24, but it was pulled in mid-March. The move to August suggests Lionsgate believes moviegoers will return to theaters. Other films affected by the coronavirus pandemic include the ‘Saw’ reboot and ‘Run.’ Janelle Monae […]The post Janelle Monae Is Starring In a Slavery-Themed Horror Movie Called ‘Antebellum’ app
  
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• Unreleased Prince Radio Show from 2005 Finally Airs — After 15 Years

  02-05-2020 22:18 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  A never-before-heard Prince show on SiriusXM is now airing on a dedicated Prince channel. The Prince channel is part of nine dedicated artist channels SiriusXM is launching. Other artists featured include Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, George Straight, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, and David Bowie. SiriusXM’s new Prince channel features a […]The post Unreleased Prince Radio Show from 2005 Finally Airs — After 15 Years appeared first on Digital M
  
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• Unreleased Demo Prince Radio Show from 2005 Finally Airs – After 15 Years

  02-05-2020 22:18 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  A never-before-heard Prince show on SiriusXM is now airing on a dedicated Prince channel. The Prince channel is part of nine dedicated artist channels SiriusXM is launching. Other artists featured include Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, George Straight, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, and David Bowie. SiriusXM’s new Prince channel features a […]The post Unreleased Demo Prince Radio Show from 2005 Finally Airs – After 15 Years appeared first on Digi
  
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• Watch Christine And The Queens perform moving Neil Young cover

  02-05-2020 21:34 via nme.com
  Christine And The Queens has shared a moving cover of Neil Young’s ‘Heart Of Gold’ – scroll down the page to watch it now.
  Read more: Christine and The Queens – ‘La Vita Nuova’ review: surprise EP is an astonishing and emotional sucker-punch
  The French musician – whose real name is Héloïse Letissier – has been sharing a variety of covers and new songs while in lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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• Hear Sia’s New Song ‘Saved My Life,’ Co-Written by Dua Lipa

  02-05-2020 21:31 via rollingstone.com
  
  Singer debuted track during Americares' COVID Is No Joke livestream
  
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• Ozzy Osbourne is 'in good spirits' amid his battle with Parkinson’s disease

  02-05-2020 21:25 via music-news.com
  
  The Black Sabbath rocker, 71, revealed he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's - which is a brain disorder that leads to shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with walking,
  
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• Metallica Performs Stripped-Down Version of ‘Blackened’ From Their Homes: Watch

  02-05-2020 21:09
  
  Metallica is doing its best to keep fans entertained during the coronavirus pandemic.
  On Friday (May 1), the hard rock band’s James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo shared a video of themselves virtually performing a stripped-down version of 1988’s “Blackened” from their respective homes.
  “Here’s a little something we cooked up over the last few days. Hope you’re all safe & sound. Have a great weekend,” Metallica captione
  
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• Florence + The Machine to perform at digital Met Gala event

  02-05-2020 21:00 via nme.com
  
  Florence + The Machine will perform as part of a digital Met Gala event on Monday (May 4), it has been announced.
  Read more: Florence + The Machine’s new song ‘Light Of Love’ is a powerful warning against the easy way out
  The Met Gala is held annually on the first Monday in May at New York’s Metropolitan Museum Of Art and sees global stars dress up in accordance with a theme.
  This year’s Met Gala was forced to be cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic but organis
  
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• Lea Michele Debuts Baby Bump in Beautiful New Photo: ‘So Grateful’

  02-05-2020 20:22
  
  Lea Michele has shared the first photo of her beautiful baby bump following the exciting news that she’s pregnant with her first child.
  On Saturday (May 2), the 33-year-old former Glee star posted a stunning pic of herself wearing a long blue dress while looking down with a smile and cradling her swollen belly.
  “So grateful,” the actress captioned the photo on Instagram.In late April, Billboard confirmed news that Michelle and her husband, Zandy Reich, were expecting their firs
  
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• Listen to Sia’s uplifting new song ‘Saved My Life’

  02-05-2020 20:02 via nme.com
  
  Sia has released a brand new song called ‘Saved My Life’ after performing it on a comedy benefit live-stream yesterday (May 1).
  The track is the star’s third official release of 2020, following Dolittle soundtrack contribution ‘Original’ and BTS collaboration ‘ON’.
  ‘Saved My Life’ was co-written by Dua Lipa and produced by Greg Kurstin. “I’ve been waiting for you/Someone must have sent you here to save my life,” Sia sings on
  
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• Mick Jagger, Will Smith to Perform on ‘iFor India’ Concert for COVID-19 Relief

  02-05-2020 20:01 via rollingstone.com
  
  Jonas Brothers, Jack Black and Bryan Adams also set for four-hour May 3rd special
  
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• Gorillaz Share New Song ‘How Far?’ Featuring Tony Allen & Skepta: Listen

  02-05-2020 19:53
  
  Gorillaz are paying tribute to late Afrobeat pioneer Tony Allen with the release of the band’s new song “How Far?”
  “The track was written and recorded with Skepta in London just before lockdown and is being shared immediately as a tribute to the spirit of a great man, Tony Allen,” Gorillaz said in a statement Saturday (May 2).
  Allen, a longtime friend and music collaborator of Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn, is also featured on the track. Allen and Albarn were bandm
  
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• Justin Bieber Shows Off Pink Bowtie in Family Photo With Dad & Half-Brother

  02-05-2020 19:12
  
  It was a color-coordinated affair during a recent visit between Justin Bieber and some of his family members.
  On Friday (May 1), the pop superstar shared a heartwarming photo of himself alongside his dad, Jeremy Bieber, and 10-year-old half-brother Jaxon — all wearing pink and white outfits.
  Justin and Jaxon matched with white button-down shirts, pink bowties and pink shorts, while their father donned a white shirt and white shorts with pink suspenders. See the photo below.“FAM,&rdqu
  
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• Drake reflects on releasing music during coronavirus pandemic: “It’s an interesting time for us to figure out what people need”

  02-05-2020 18:34 via nme.com
  
  Drake has reflected on releasing music during the current coronavirus pandemic, saying musicians need to “figure out what people need”.
  Read more: Drake – ‘Dark Lane Demo Tapes’ review: business as usual on rapper’s forgettable stop-gap release
  The rapper was speaking to friend and collaborator Lil Wayne on the latter’s Apple Music radio show Young Money Radio when he made the comments.
  After discussing fatherhood and how their respective families were d
  
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• Sia Performs New Song ‘Saved My Life’ in Livestreamed Comedy Benefit: Watch

  02-05-2020 17:55
  
  An array of comedic and musical talent fired up their webcams on Friday (May 1) to support the latest fundraiser to benefit frontline workers amid the coronavirus pandemic.
  Steve Carell, Elizabeth Banks, Ike Barinholtz, Jack Black and Tenacious D, Will Ferrell, Bryan Cranston, Gal Gadot, Mark Duplass and Sia were among just some of the names to join Americares’ “COVID Is No Joke” event on Friday to fundraise for the nonprofit’s coronavirus-targeted health programs. Mindy
  
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• Gorillaz share new song ‘How Far?’ in tribute to Tony Allen

  02-05-2020 17:49 via nme.com
  
  Gorillaz have released a brand new song called ‘How Far?’, which features Tony Allen and Skepta, in tribute to the late Afrobeat drummer.
  Tony Allen, 1940 – 2020: Afrobeat pioneer whose skill and talent inspired the world to skip and swing
  Allen died from a heart attack in Paris on April 30, his manager confirmed yesterday (May 1).
  The musician was a friend and frequent collaborator of Gorillaz co-founder Damon Albarn, playing with him in supergroups The Good, The Bad & The
  
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• Gorillaz Pay Tribute to Tony Allen With New Song ‘How Far?’

  02-05-2020 17:28 via rollingstone.com
  
  Legendary Afropop drummer as well as Skepta appear on latest "Song Machine" installment
  
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• Diplo Goes Virtual for Major Lazer Concert in Fortnite’s Party Royale Mode: Watch

  02-05-2020 17:11
  
  Diplo went virtual for a Major Lazer concert on Friday night (May 1), performing live on a festival-like digital stage in Fortnite’s new Party Royale mode.
  Unlike Fortnite’s previous in-game concerts, where artists like Marshmello and Travis Scott performed as actual Fortnite-esque characters, Diplo’s Major Lazer performance was a live stream video embedded in a virtual environment reminiscent of a large outdoor music festival.
  Fortnite’s new weapons-free Party Royale mod
  
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• Kesha Cancels 2020 High Road Tour ‘Due to Health and Safety Concerns’

  02-05-2020 17:03 via rollingstone.com
  
  "This is heartbreaking, but the safety of my fans & crew is my number 1 priority," singer says
  
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• Watch Metallica Perform Social Distanced Version of ‘Blackened’

  02-05-2020 16:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  "Here’s a little something we cooked up over the last few days," band says of stripped-down …And Justice for All track
  
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• 5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (May 2)

  02-05-2020 16:00
  
  From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week:Jhay Cortez enters YouTube’s Billion Views Club
  At the beginning of the week, Jhay Cortez announced that his music video for “No Me Conoce (Remix)” in collaboration with J Balvin and Bad Bunny entered YouTube’s Billion Views Club. “One billion views is o
  
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• Bob Mortimer parodies John Cooper Clarke in new lockdown poem

  02-05-2020 15:56 via nme.com
  
  Bob Mortimer has shared a new lockdown poem in the style of John Cooper Clarke – watch it below.
  Mortimer, who’s recently become notorious for his Train Guy spoof monologues on Instagram, has taken on the role of the punk poet in a new video that sees him detailing his daily lockdown routine.Read more: Very bored, extremely weird and incredibly extra: music’s great and good are smashing self-isolation“I sit on me sofa, remote in me hand, I gaze through the window at the p
  
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• Beyonce and Megan Thee Stallion's Savage remix inspires donations to Houston charity

  02-05-2020 15:30 via music-news.com
  
  The duo has pledged all profits from the track will go straight to the organisation.
  
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• Drake Wants to Get Back in the Studio With Lil Wayne: ‘I’m Ready Any Time’

  02-05-2020 15:29
  
  As fans continue to indulge in Drake’s surprise project Dark Lane Demo Tapes, on Friday (May 1), Drizzy kicked it with his mentor Lil Wayne on his Young Money Radio show and discussed future collaborations between the YM teammates. 
  “The world want to know, Mack want to know, my mama want to know when is we going to give the people another joint, man? Me and you. Come on now,” said Wayne.” Drake replied by saying, “I’m ready any time.” 
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• Drake: 'It was really inspiring to know that I can still keep pushing forward as a musician and be there for my son'

  02-05-2020 15:11 via music-news.com
  
  For the second episode of Young Money Radio on Apple Music, Lil Wayne was joined by Drake who discussed fatherhood and his ‘Dark Lane Demo Tapes’ release.
  
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• The Strokes discuss Queen, Guided By Voices, the US election and more in latest Zoom chat

  02-05-2020 15:09 via nme.com
  
  The Strokes have shared a new episode of their ongoing online video series.
  Beginning earlier this month, episodes of Five Guys Talking About Things They Know Nothing About see all five members of The Strokes engage in a wide-ranging chat over Zoom, like a “private radio show thing” in the band’s words.Read more: The Strokes – ‘The New Abnormal’ review: proof that they’re still the best riff-makers around“We wanted to see if we could connect with f
  
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• Rage Against the Machine Reschedule Reunion Tour for 2021

  02-05-2020 15:02 via rollingstone.com
  
  Band's trek "will commence our tour at such a time when we are confident it will be safe for our fans"
  
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• All of Farruko’s Hits on Hot Latin Songs: ‘6 AM,’ ‘Krippy Kush’ & More

  02-05-2020 15:00
  
  In the middle of a global pandemic, Farruko continues dropping new music and experimenting with new hairstyles. The Puerto Rican artist, who’s making the rounds with his infectious “Perreo Intenso,” is also celebrating his quarantine birthday on Saturday (May 2).
  On the eve of his 29th birthday, Farruko dropped the pre-recorded Live performance of “Que Hay de Malo,” his salsa-meets-reggae duet with Jerry Rivera, further proving that he’s unstoppable, even
  
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• R. Kelly requests jail release for a third time amid coronavirus fears

  02-05-2020 14:53 via music-news.com
  
  The ‘Ignition’ hitmaker has already had his bail denied twice after he asked to be released from Chicago's Metropolitan Correctional Centre
  
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• Scarlett Sabet felt a 'sense of shame' when her relationship with Jimmy Page was made public

  02-05-2020 14:22 via music-news.com
  
  The 30-year-old poet had been quietly dating the Led Zeppelin rocker for several months before their union was revealed to the world
  
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• Jorja Smith shares jazzy new song ‘Kiss Me In The Morning’

  02-05-2020 13:27 via nme.com
  
  Jorja Smith has shared a new song – listen to ‘Kiss Me In The Morning’ below.
  The track is taken from La La Land director Damien Chazelle’s new Netflix series The Eddy.
  The show, which comes out on May 8, focuses on a jazz musician who runs a club in Paris called The Eddy. A synopsis for the show reads: “The owner of a Paris jazz club gets tangled up with dangerous criminals as he fights to protect his business, his band and his teenage daughter.”
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• Up in my lonely room: Watch Blossoms cover ‘Dreaming Of You’ with The Coral’s James Skelly

  02-05-2020 12:37 via nme.com
  
  Blossoms have shared another quarantine cover – watch them perform The Coral‘s ‘Dreaming Of You’ with help from James Skelly below.
  The four-piece have been recording a host of covers while in lockdown. Recently they’ve shared a version of Tame Impala’s ‘The Less I Know The Better’ with help from Miles Kane as well as previous renditions of The Beatles’ ‘Paperback Writer’ and Frank Ocean’s ‘Lost&rsq
  
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• Watch Metallica play new version of ‘Blackened’ from their homes

  02-05-2020 12:03 via nme.com
  Metallica have shared a new video recorded from quarantine – watch them play a new version of ‘Blackened’ below.Read more: The show must go online: inside the rise of virtual gigs during the coronavirus crisis“Here’s a little something we cooked up over the last few days,” the band wrote in the description for the new track, which originally appeared on 1988’s ‘…And Justice For All’ album. “Hope you’re all safe & sound.
  
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• David Byrne’s new ‘Reasons To Be Cheerful’ edition documents the “collective visceral moment” of coronavirus

  02-05-2020 11:29 via nme.com
  
  David Byrne has shared a new edition of his online magazine Reasons To Be Cheerful, which documents the “collective visceral moment” of coronavirus.
  The new series, titled ‘Now Anything Is Possible’ and written by journalist Mitch Anderson,  concerns “changes that have long seemed out of reach, but now, amid the coronavirus outbreak, are happening fast — and how we can make them stick.”
  Anderson wrote: “Today, another collective visceral momen
  
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• Watch Tame Impala, Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa and more play Mark Ronson’s ‘Love Lockdown’ livestream

  02-05-2020 10:21 via nme.com
  
  Mark Ronson enlisted a star-studded line-up including Tame Impala, Miley Cyrus and Dua Lipa for his ‘Love Lockdown’ ‘video mixtape’ livestream last night (May 1) – watch it below.Read more: Mark Ronson – “Amy Winehouse turned my song off after about five fucking seconds”Robyn, Troye Sivan, Disclosure, Christine & The Queens, Mallrat, Peggy Gou, Mabel, MØ, Lykke Li and more also made appearances and performances during the 90-minute show.
  
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• Bruce Springsteen shares new 1981 live album to benefit coronavirus relief in New Jersey

  02-05-2020 09:59 via nme.com
  
  Bruce Springsteen has shared a surprise new live album to benefit coronavirus relief efforts.
  The new album was recorded on the final night of six at the Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey on July 9, 1981, as part of The Boss’ tour for ‘The River’.
  All the money from the album, available to buy here on Springsteen’s live archive website for $9.95, or in lossless quality for $12.95, will go to the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund.
  The 28-song setlist in
  
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• Adele's long-time make-up artist hints at big announcement

  02-05-2020 08:02 via music-news.com
  
  Adele's long-time make-up artist Michael Ashton has hinted the pop star is set to make a big announcement.
  
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• Mark Ronson announces 'Love Lockdown' live-stream event featuring Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa, Tame Impala

  02-05-2020 08:00 via music-news.com
  
  The 'Nothing Breaks Like a Heart' hitmaker unveiled the project on Twitter and described it as a "video mixtape".
  
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• Sting: 'Psychedelic drugs can solve problems'

  02-05-2020 07:30 via music-news.com
  
  The film debuts on Netflix on May 11
  
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• Justin Bieber & Ariana Grande to release charity duet

  02-05-2020 07:30 via music-news.com
  
  The pop stars also shared the announcement on Instagram, along with the song's cover art.
  
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• Milky Chance and Jack Johnson release collaborative single ‘Don’t Let Me Down’

  02-05-2020 05:06 via nme.com
  
  Milky Chance and Jack Johnson shared a new collaborative track, ‘Don’t Let Me Down’, yesterday (May 1) alongside an animated music video.
  Watch it below:The music video was illustrated by Monja Gentschow and Jana Marei, and was animated by Felix von Liska with Gentschow also providing narrative direction.
  The premiere follows Milky Chance’s live performance of their platinum hit ‘Stolen Dance’ during the massive One World: Together At Home livestream, which is
  
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• How Did Older Albums by Madonna, Mariah Carey & Janet Jackson All See Sales Gains This Week?

  02-05-2020 04:11
  
  It might be the year 2020, but if you glanced at the U.S. iTunes Store’s Top Albums tally this past week, it’d be hard to tell what decade you were in.
  Thanks to sale pricing and fan promotion, a trio of older albums by Mariah Carey, Madonna and Janet Jackson all jumped into the iTunes Store’s always-updating Top Albums tally. On April 27 and 28, Carey’s 2008 album E=MC2 was No. 1 on the iTunes Store’s Top Albums tally, while Madonna’s 1994 set Bedtime Stories
  
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• Katy Perry Says She’s ‘Leaning Into Those Cravings’ During Pregnancy

  02-05-2020 03:56
  
  Pregnant and in quarantine means a lot of food delivery.
  At least, that’s what Katy Perry has been up to in a new Postmates advertisement, which features the songstress, John Legend, Snoop Dogg, Shawn Mendes and more revealing their favorite local restaurants.
  “Lean in to those cravings, because I am,” Perry tells the camera after shouting out vegan hotspot Crossroads Kitchen in Los Angeles. The snippet is part of Postmates’ #OrderLocal campaign, which encourage
  
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• Rage Against the Machine Announce Rescheduled Dates for Reunion Tour

  02-05-2020 03:29
  
  Just one month after the coronavirus pandemic caused Rage Against the Machine to postpone their reunion tour with Run the Jewels, the band announced a number of rescheduled dates on Friday (May 1).
  The North American and European tour, which was scheduled to coincide with their appearance at (the also postponed) Coachella in April, was set to kick off March 26 in El Paso, Texas, and stretch all the way through September.“Rage Against The Machine will commence our tour at such a time when w
  
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• GOT7 Return to Top 5 of World Albums & World Digital Song Sales Charts

  02-05-2020 03:12
  
  Almost seven years into their career, GOT7 continue to prove their strength as consistent chart-toppers.
  GOT7’s newly released Dye EP debuts at No. 4 on Billboard’s World Albums chart, marking the K-pop group’s 11th top five entry to date. Dye earns 4,000 equivalent album units in the week ending April 23, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data. Of that total, 3,000 came from traditional album sales.
  Dye marks the septet’s best sales week in mor
  
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• Country Music Streams Surge to New High Again, Thanks to Catalog Hits From Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean & Others

  02-05-2020 03:07
  
  Just a few weeks after streams of country music hit a record high week, the genre has blasted to yet another new record.
  In the week ending April 23, on-demand audio streams of country songs totaled 1.260 billion in the U.S. — jumping past the record that was set just a couple of weeks earlier, with 1.244 billion were registered in the week ending April 9.
  And unlike in the week ending April 9, where there was a major new streaming-oriented country album to help pump streams (Sam Hunt&rsqu
  
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