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• Fortnite Hosts a Party Royale With Diplo & Major Lazer — No Weapons Allowed

  04-05-2020 23:41 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Fortnite’s new no weapons “Party Royale” mode launched on Wednesday, with a Diplo set on Friday. The new violence-free mode removes weapons and building and introduces a much smaller map. Epic says the new mode is “an experimental and evolving space.” With Travis Scott’s Astronomical tour behind them, are more virtual concerts incoming? DJ and […]The post Fortnite Hosts a Party Royale With Diplo & Major Lazer — No Weapons Allowed appeared firs
  
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• Jared Leto’s Floating Head, Katy Perry’s Wings & More: Vote for Your Favorite Met Gala Look

  04-05-2020 23:39
  
  Star couples from Kimye (Kim Kardashian and Kanye West) to Zigi (Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik, who are expecting their first baby) would’ve waltzed up the red-carpeted steps of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art this evening.
  Although the Vogue event will be held virtually this year, Billboard waltzed down memory lane to pay homage to our 12 favorite glam shots in years past. While Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez got cheeky for the 2015 Costume Institute Ga
  
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• Snoop Dogg reschedules UK and Ireland tour to 2021 due to coronavirus

  04-05-2020 23:37 via nme.com
  
  Snoop Dogg has rescheduled his ‘I Wanna Thank Me’ UK and Ireland tour to 2021 due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
  Read more: Dr. Dre’s ‘The Chronic’: A 4/20 deep dive into the album that changed hip-hop forever
  The rapper was scheduled to play five dates on the tour this year, starting in Belfast on April 10, with shows to follow in Manchester, Leeds, London and Birmingham.
  Now, it has been announced that the tour will take place next year with a list of new date
  
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• Muse’s Matt Bellamy teases new track made during lockdown

  04-05-2020 23:00 via nme.com
  
  Muse‘s Matt Bellamy has teased a new track that he has made during the ongoing lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic – listen to it below.
  Read more: The Big Read – Muse: Together in electric dreams
  The frontman shared a clip of the new song on Instagram with the hashtag #tomorrowsworld. The clip features a moving image that shows someone in a spacesuit staring out across some open fields.
  “New track I made during lockdown, out very soon #tomorrowsworld,
  
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• What’s Your Favorite Top 10 Song on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs Chart? Vote!

  04-05-2020 22:56
  
  Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart is a who’s who of dance music, with the top ten in particular populated by a collection of artists spanning the spectrum from up-and-coming to iconic.
  The Imanbek remix of Saint Jhn’s hit “Roses” is currently riding high at No. 1 on the chart, with the top ten filled out by the likes of Lady Gaga, Marshmello, Sam Feldt, The Black Eyed Peas and J Balvin and three appearances by Kygo.We want to know which track from the top
  
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• 6 Times Artists Teased Fans With Nude Photos & Not New Music

  04-05-2020 22:52
  
  Can a photo be Not Safe For Work (NSFW) if everyone’s working from home? Camila Cabello, Bad Bunny, Halsey, Ansel Elgort, FKA Twigs and Lil Nas X beg to differ with their latest scandalous social media posts.
  Whether the birthday suit photo rings in a new year of life or raises awareness for a certain issue, here’s a look back at the recent times artists flashed fans with their WFH attire — or lack thereof.Camila Cabello
  The “Señorita” sin
  
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• Longtime A&M Executive Bob Garcia Dead at 82

  04-05-2020 22:40
  
  Veteran record executive Bob Garcia, 82, died of natural causes on April 26. His friend and colleague Al Marks confirmed his death.
  Garcia is best known for his nearly 30-year run at A&M Records starting in 1968, where he worked in artist relations, publicity, catalog development and artist development. Among the many acts he championed there were the Police, Squeeze, Joe Cocker, Amy Grant,  Joe Jackson and the Carpenters.“Uncle Bob we used to call him. His office, conveniently cl
  
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• Billie Joe Armstrong covers Kim Wilde’s ‘Kids In America’ for ‘No Fun Mondays’ series

  04-05-2020 22:27 via nme.com
  
  Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong has shared a new cover as part of his new No Fun Mondays series of quarantine sessions – you can listen to it below.
  Read more: Green Day – ‘Father Of All Motherfuckers’ review: political punks let their hair down on jukebox record
  Armstrong’s latest cover is a take on Kim Wilde’s ‘Kids In America’ – and he dedicated it to Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt on his birthday.
  It follows on from earlier cove
  
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• Motörhead are marking the 40th anniversary of the ‘Ace Of Spades’ with a special celebration

  04-05-2020 22:23 via nme.com
  
  The surviving members of Motörhead are celebrating the 40th anniversary of their landmark album the ‘Ace Of Spades’ with a special day celebration.
  Read more: Motörhead waited 40 years to play Glastonbury – and it was heavy
  The event will involve various band-related activities taking place this Friday (May 8), including the worldwide premiere of a new lyric video of their famous title track at 5pm BST, a unique Facebook and Instagram filter to Warpig your face, and t
  
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• Drake’s ‘Dark Lane Demo Tapes’ Might Be His Gloomiest Release Ever

  04-05-2020 22:22 via rollingstone.com
  
  The 14-track surprise mixtape is heavy on reflection, without much fun.
  
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• 7 Times Bad Bunny Went a Hare Too Far During Quarantine

  04-05-2020 22:19
  
  The last time Bad Bunny partied with a large group of people was on March 14, in celebration of his sophomore studio album YHLQMDLG.
  He then went into self-quarantine in Puerto Rico, following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention safety guidelines to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
  For the past two months, fans have discovered a new side of Bad Bunny. See seven of his surprising moments during quarantine below:
  He blessed fans with his funny personality
  On his fifth d
  
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• RS Charts: Youngboy Never Broke Tops RS 200; Rap and R&B Claim Entire Top Ten

  04-05-2020 22:18 via rollingstone.com
  
  Youngboy Never Broke Again enjoyed his second chart-topper in less than 8 months
  
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• For Mental Health Month: 7 Latin Songs Raising Mental Health Awareness

  04-05-2020 22:11
  
  Music has provided an outlet for Latin musicians to address mental health issues through song. For example, earlier this year, Residente released his autobiographical “René,” where he talks frankly about depression and dark moments in his life.
  Marking Mental Health Awareness Month (observed in May), we’ve compiled a list of songs that raise mental health awareness or bring forth any personal struggles–plus, songs about finding the light at the end of the
  
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• Tom DeLonge Wants ‘Money’ for 8-Year-Old’s Original Tune ‘I Wonder What’s Inside Your Butthole’

  04-05-2020 22:00
  
  If you’re looking for a new quarantine jam, look no further.
  Actress Lisa Rieffel took to social media on Monday (May 4) to share an emotional tune her eight-year-old daughter wrote, titled “I Wonder What’s Inside Your Butthole.” The song boasts lyrics like, “Maybe there’s astronauts, maybe there’s aliens, all inside your butthole,” and, in the words of  Rieffel herself, “Quite honestly, it slaps.”The heartfelt song with lyrics abo
  
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• 8 Dream Hip-Hop Collaborative Projects: Who Should Be Next After Travis Scott & Kid Cudi?

  04-05-2020 21:47
  Kid Cudi and Travis Scott joined forces to quench the thirst of fans who had been clamoring for them to reunite when they released their spacey “THE SCOTTS” collaboration last month (April 24), which debuts atop the Billboard Hot 100 this week.
  It was a seminal moment for La Flame when he got to check working with his idol off his bucket list, as the duo united for “Through The Late Night” from his 2016 album, Birds In the Trap Sing McKnight. It’s not
  
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• Kid Cudi Is Over the Moon With First No. 1 Hit on Billboard Hot 100: ‘This Means So Much to Me!!!’

  04-05-2020 21:44
  
  “We see the hype outside/ Right from the…” Billboard Hot 100 today (May 4) as “The Scotts” skyrockets to No. 1, earning Kid Cudi his first No. 1 song and Travis Scott his third.
  “THIS MEANS SO MUCH TO ME!!! IVE BEEN IN THIS GAME FOR 12 YEARS AND I FINALLY DID THIS W MY MUTHAF—IN BROTHER!” he wrote on Twitter to celebrate the news. “TO MY PARTNER IN RAGE TRAVIS AND ALL MY FANS AROUND THE WORLD THAT SUPPORTED US AND GOT US ON LISTS, I F&
  
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• Streaming Accounts for More Than 95% of All Latin Music Recording Revenues

  04-05-2020 21:34 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Streaming accounted for 95 percent of Latin music’s 2019 United States earnings, which grew by 28 percent from 2018, to $554 million. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) disclosed the statistics in its newly published U.S. Latin Music Revenues Report, which was shared with Digital Music News. The U.S. Latin music market grew by […]The post Streaming Accounts for More Than 95% of All Latin Music Recording Revenues appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• John Legend's digital avatar to perform in virtual One Wave concert

  04-05-2020 21:30 via music-news.com
  
  Galantis and Tinashe will also participate in the concert.
  
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• Charli XCX enlists fans to create their own music videos for new track

  04-05-2020 21:30 via music-news.com
  
  Charli XCX released an unaltered edit fans can add their own images to in order to create their own videos on Sunday.
  
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• Flashback: Randy Travis Sings ‘All the Praises’ in 1978

  04-05-2020 21:24 via rollingstone.com
  
  Travis, who turns 61 on May 4th, gave an early televised performance on North Carolina's 'Ken Linker Variety Hour'
  
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• Ariana Grande Rocks the Perfect Cat Eye in Quarantine Selfie

  04-05-2020 21:23
  
  A lot of us have been using this time in quarantine to play around with makeup, and Ariana Grande has seemingly mastered the ultimate winged eyeliner.
  The songstress took to Instagram on Monday (May 4) to share a series of Photo Booth selfies, flaunting her butterfly arm tattoos and rosy cat-eye makeup.
  She completed the signature look with her famous high ponytail.“four days #stuckwithu ::),” she captioned the post, counting down to her “Stuck With U” collabora
  
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• Deftones say they are “unsure” whether their new album will be out this summer

  04-05-2020 21:14 via nme.com
  
  Deftones frontman Chino Moreno has admitted he’s unsure whether their new album will see the light of day this summer.
  The band recently confirmed they’re mixing their forthcoming record and showcased new music during an Instagram Live stream.
  Posting on Facebook, drummer Abe Cunningham, last month said that it had been hard for the band to finish the record due to the coronavirus outbreak, but moved to assure fans about its progress.
  “We wanted to give you an update on our alb
  
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• From ‘Star Wars’ to ‘James Bond’ & More, Which Film Franchise Has the Best Music? Vote!

  04-05-2020 21:08
  
  May the 4th be with you, now cue the main title! The legacy of Star Wars’ highly successful movie theme song lasts longer than its 5-minute-24-second runtime, but its not the only film franchise with a magical score.
  Out of the top 10 highest-grossing series, the Marvel Cinematic Universe reigns overall, but can the same be said for its soundtracks? Disney Live Action Reimaginings has invested a lot of star power to dust off their nostalgic tunes and draft new tracks, from tapping&nbs
  
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• ‘In My Room’ With Alex Ebert

  04-05-2020 21:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros frontman also performs "Jealous Guy" from his new solo album
  
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• CNCOwners Voted & Here’s Which CNCO Member They Want to Quarantine With

  04-05-2020 20:56
  
  After a two-week poll asking fans which CNCO group member they would like to quarantine with, the CNOWners have picked their winner.
  With his chiseled jawline and dirty blond locks, Ecuadorian-born Christopher Velez wins the poll with nearly 32 percent of the votes. Mexican-American Joel Pimentel follows with over 23 percent of the votes.
  CNCO is currently making the rounds with their Natti Natasha-assisted track “Honey Boo” and their new Honey Boo Challenge on social media.Though th
  
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• Sir Ronnie Wood donates his artwork to a London hospital

  04-05-2020 20:55 via music-news.com
  
  The Rolling Stones rocker sent a poignant gift to St George's Hospital in Tooting, south London amidst the current coronavirus pandemic
  
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• How to Watch the Met Gala’s Virtual Celebration, With Florence + the Machine & More

  04-05-2020 20:52
  
  Today’s biggest stars were scheduled to attend the annual Met Gala today (May 4), but unfortunately due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event has been postponed.
  However, Vogue announced that it will still be celebrating its prestigious “First Monday in May” virtually. A Moment With the Met will go live from Vogue’s YouTube channel at 6 p.m. EST. The show will feature an address by editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, a performance by Florence + the Machine and
  
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• RS Charts: Travis Scott and Kid Cudi’s ‘The Scotts’ Explodes to Number One With Help From Fortnite

  04-05-2020 20:51 via rollingstone.com
  
  Youngboy Never Broke Again also launched nine 38 Baby 2 songs on to the RS 100
  
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• FCC Forced to Reveal IP Addresses of Fake Net Neutrality Commenters

  04-05-2020 20:42 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  A judge has ordered the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to disclose the IP addresses of individuals who submitted automated or fraudulent comments during the 2017 debate over net neutrality. Federal Judge Lorna G. Schofield made the ruling in the ongoing legal battle between the New York Times and the FCC, and a copy of the […]The post FCC Forced to Reveal IP Addresses of Fake Net Neutrality Commenters appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• How We Work Now: Spotify VP/Co-Head of Music Marian Dicus

  04-05-2020 20:36
  
  In a new series amid the coronavirus pandemic, Billboard is asking individuals from all sectors of the music business to share stories of how they work now, with much of the world quarantined at home and unable to take in-person meetings, attend conferences or even go into the office. Submissions for the series can be sent to [email protected]. Read the full series here.
  This installment is with Marian Dicus, Spotify’s vp/co-head of music.
  Marian Dicus: I travel a lot, so I was re
  
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• Stranglers Keyboardist Dave Greenfield Dies at 71

  04-05-2020 20:32
  
  Dave Greenfield, 71, longtime keyboardist for first wave British punks The Stranglers has died following complications from COVID-19. The band confirmed the news on Monday (May 4), writing, “We are deeply and profoundly saddened to announce the untimely passing of keyboard legend Dave Greenfield on the evening of 3rd May 2020. Following a stay in hospital for heart problems, Dave tested positive for the COVID-19 virus last Sunday but he sadly lost his battle last night.”
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• Boy George 'worried' about how his false imprisonment conviction will depicted in upcoming biopic

  04-05-2020 20:30 via music-news.com
  
  The Culture Club singer was sentenced to 15 months in prison - only four of which he served - in 2009 after he allegedly he handcuffed
  
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• Justin Quiles: ‘I’ve Been Chatting With J Balvin a Lot’ in Quarantine

  04-05-2020 20:27
  
  Justin Quiles joined Billboard Latin’s assistant editor Jessica Roiz for an Instagram Live Q&A to talk all about his new single “Pam,” quarantine life, and more on May 1.
  The Puerto Rican singer, who exclusively premiered the music video for “Pam” on Billboard, revealed how the collaboration was born, saying that the song was originally meant to be only him and El Alfa. Daddy Yankee then jumped on the track after listening to it at the studio.
  For Quiles, the re
  
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• Stranglers’ Dave Greenfield Dead at 71 After Coronavirus Battle

  04-05-2020 20:15 via rollingstone.com
  
  Keyboardist's baroque playing defined band's most memorable songs, including "Golden Brown" and "(Get a) Grip (on Yourself)"
  
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• The Eagles Forced to Reschedule ‘Hotel California’ Tour a Second Time

  04-05-2020 20:13 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  The Eagles’ ‘Hotel California’ Tour is rescheduled for the second time – now happening Fall 2021. The ‘Hotel California’ tour was supposed to start this spring, but the coronavirus pandemic stopped that. The show was then moved to this fall, but the second postponement moves the tour to next year. The ‘Hotel California’ tour double […]The post The Eagles Forced to Reschedule ‘Hotel California’ Tour a Second Time appeared first on
  
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• 2020 Cancelled: The Eagles Forced to Reschedule ‘Hotel California’ Tour a Second Time

  04-05-2020 20:13 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  The Eagles’ ‘Hotel California’ Tour has been rescheduled for the second time – it’s now happening in the fall of 2021. The ‘Hotel California’ tour was supposed to start this spring, but the coronavirus pandemic stopped that. The show was then moved to this fall, but the second postponement moves the tour to next year. […]The post 2020 Cancelled: The Eagles Forced to Reschedule ‘Hotel California’ Tour a Second Time appeared first on Dig
  
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• Dwight Yoakam Reveals Private Wedding Ceremony Details With Emily Joyce

  04-05-2020 20:10
  
  Honky tonk musician Dwight Yoakam revealed he married his longtime fiancée Emily Joyce last month in a private ceremony prior to quarantine.
  The two wed at St. Monica Catholic Church in Santa Monica, Calif. with less than ten witnesses who sat six feet apart from each other.
  “At a time when there is so much uncertainty in the world, there are still happy moments. In the face of shutdowns and social-distancing requirements, love prevailed,” said a press statement fro
  
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• Musicians Who Have Opened Up About Their Mental Health Struggles

  04-05-2020 20:06
  
  For too long, many people have silently battled mental health issues, putting on a happy face for the rest of the world — including musicians.
  But things have been changing. In recent years various artists have spoken out in the hopes of destigmatizing everything from depression to bipolar disorder and more by opening up about their own struggles. See what they’ve shared and said to encourage others.
  May is Mental Health Month. If you or anyone you know is struggling with mental heal
  
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• The Stranglers keyboardist Dave Greenfield has died after contracting coronavirus

  04-05-2020 20:02 via nme.com
  
  The Stranglers‘ keyboardist Dave Greenfield has died at the age of 71 after testing positive for COVID-19.
  Greenfield was known for his distinctive sound on his trademark Hammond electric organ, most notably on the band’s classic hit ‘Golden Brown’, which he wrote.
  He passed away yesterday (May 3) contracting the virus, following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems.
  Former frontman Hugh Cornwall took to Twitter to pay tribute to his former bandmate.I am very s
  
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• These Musicians Are Making the Best of Quarantine With Their Adorable Pets

  04-05-2020 19:58
  
  While you may be going a little stir-crazy at home after weeks of abiding by shelter-in-place orders to help squash the coronavirus, there are some members of the family who are glad you’ve been around so much lately: our pets.
  They’re always around to make things a little better, whether we’re sad, lonely or just plain bored during this global pandemic. And it’s the same for musicians.See how artists are spending time at home with their furry buddies below.Alex Gaskarth
  
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• Chance the Rapper Teaches a Lesson on Giving Back to Teachers with Inaugural Twilight Awards: Exclusive

  04-05-2020 19:58
  
  A shiny red apple on a teacher’s desk. A thoughtfully written note. $300,000. Chance the Rapper plans on showing gratitude to teachers across America in a fairly substantial way with that cash prize and more as part of his inaugural Twilight Awards. In partnership with Box Tops for Education, The Twilight Awards recognizes 10 teachers who’ve shown dedication and creativity in helping their students succeed by gifting them with the money, school supplies and donations for their
  
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• Cam, Allie X and Julia Michaels to Perform on New ‘Sessions’ Livestream Series

  04-05-2020 19:58
  
  In the age of coronavirus, artists from around the world are finding new ways to reach their fans with live music. Now, a star-studded lineup of artists are bringing their music to a brand new livestream series.
  On Monday (May 4), marketing company Truideation announced their new partnership with livestreaming platform Twitch and The Recording Academy’s charitable foundation MusiCares for a new live concert series, “Sessions.”
  Taking place every Wednesday in the month of May, e
  
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• NCT 127’s Upcoming Repackaged Album Includes 4 New Songs: See Track List & Release Date

  04-05-2020 19:51
  
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• Camila Cabello, Steve Aoki to Participate in TikTok Charity Livestream

  04-05-2020 19:49 via rollingstone.com
  
  Kristin Chenoweth, Giada De Laurentiis, Terry Crews to participate in themed livestreams every night this week
  
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• Beyoncé’s BeyGood, Tina Knowles Team Up for COVID-19 Testing Initiative

  04-05-2020 19:45 via rollingstone.com
  
  BeyGood will provide 1,000 test kits, grocery vouchers, essential items and hot meals to Houston residents this weekend
  
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• Kany García Performs a Gorgeous Medley of Songs For Billboard Live At-Home Concert: Watch

  04-05-2020 19:44
  
  Kany García kicked off the week with her Billboard Live At-Home Concert series today (May 4), serenading the viewers that tuned in.
  With a guitar in hand for her medley of songs, the Puerto Rican singer-songwriter teamed up with MusicCares to raise money for musicians financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and were forced to cancel tours and shows.
  “Billboard has given me the opportunity to ask for help, connect with people and give music that we need so much,” Garc&iac
  
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• Liam Gallagher won't write an autobiography as the wild times are all a blur

  04-05-2020 19:43 via music-news.com
  
  Liam Gallagher will never write an autobiography because he can't remember the wild times in Oasis.
  
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• Travis Scott & Kid Cudi’s ‘The Scotts’ Debuts at No. 1 on Hot 100, Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Savage’ Soars to Top Five

  04-05-2020 19:41
  
  Travis Scott and Kid Cudi’s new collaborative single “The Scotts” blasts in at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart. The song marks Scott’s third Hot 100 leader and Cudi’s first.
  Plus, Megan Thee Stallion achieves her first top 10 Hot 100 hit, as “Savage” surges from No. 14 to No. 4 following the arrival of its remix with Beyoncé.
  Let’s run down the top 10 of the newest Hot 100, which blends all-genre U.S. streaming, radio airplay and
  
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• Fortnite Hosts Party Royale With Diplo & Major Lazer – No Weapons Allowed

  04-05-2020 19:41 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Fortnite’s new no weapons “Party Royale” mode launched on Wednesday, with a Diplo set on Friday. The new violence-free mode removes weapons and building and introduces a much smaller map. Epic says the new mode is “an experimental and evolving space.” With Travis Scott’s Astronomical tour behind them, are more virtual concerts incoming? DJ and […]The post Fortnite Hosts Party Royale With Diplo & Major Lazer – No Weapons Allowed appeared first
  
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• 50 Cent admits his lyrics are misogynistic

  04-05-2020 19:41 via music-news.com
  
  The 44-year-old rap star agrees with the view that his music is prejudiced against women - but he also thinks that, like any artist, he should be free to express himself.
  
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