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• Pregnant Ciara Shows Off Her ‘Bumpin” Baby Bump in a Tiny Bikini

  17-05-2020 23:59
  
  Ciara is embracing her pregnancy curves! The singer, who is expecting her third child, showed off her curves in a series of Instagram photos on Sunday (May 17).
  “The Bump is Bumpin’,” the “Thinkin Bout You” singer captioned her mini gallery. In the photos, Ciara reveals her baby bump while wearing a hat, sunglasses, and itty bitty black bikini top with a wrap around her lower half. View this post on InstagramThe Bump is BumpinA post shared byCiara (@ciara) on May 17
  
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• Ludacris previews unreleased Lil Wayne collaboration during Nelly ‘VERZUZ’ battle

  17-05-2020 23:59 via nme.com
  
  Ludacris has shared a preview of an unreleased Lil Wayne collaboration produced by Timbland – listen to it below.
  Read more: Timbaland and Swizz Beatz on ‘VERZUZ’ battle series: “We want to celebrate the architects of good music”
  It came as the DTP rapper faced off against Nelly in the latest ‘VERZUZ’ battle, which pits producers, songwriters and artists against each other in a rap battle style format on Instagram Live.
  During a break in the battle due t
  
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• Taylor Swift Shows Off Pink & Blue Hair in Sunny Snapshots Ahead of ‘City of Lover’ Concert Special

  17-05-2020 23:49
  
  Taylor Swift is here to bring a bright spot to your day with a set of new photos and the City of Lover concert airing on ABC tonight.
  In the pictures posted on Instagram Sunday afternoon (May 17), Swift is enjoying the sunshine in a colorful floral blouse and multicolored streaks in her blonde hair.
  “Stoked to relive our Paris show tonight when the City of Lover concert airs at 10pm ET/ 9pm CT on @abcnetwork – then tomorrow on @hulu and @disneyplus,” she wrote. “It w
  
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• Creamfields 2020 postponed until 2021 due to coronavirus

  17-05-2020 23:12 via nme.com
  
  Creamfields 2020 has been postponed until 2021 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
  Read more: Coronavirus: every cancelled gig, festival and tour – and how to get your ticket refund
  The festival was originally meant to take place from August 27-30, but organisers have now announced that it is being moved to August Bank Holiday 2021.
  “We regret to announce that Creamfields 2020 will no longer be taking place,” festival organisers said in a statement.
  “We have bee
  
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• Harry Styles Drops ‘Watermelon Sugar’ Music Video Teaser: Watch

  17-05-2020 22:57
  
  Harry Styles’ “Watermelon Sugar” music video is almost here.
  A minute-long preview for the sunny visual was released Sunday (May 17). In the clip, an oceanside table for one is set up on the sand. In the last few seconds, Styles strolls over with the missing piece: a plated slice of watermelon by the sea.
  Watch the whole sneak peek and you’ll find out that the “Watermelon Sugar” video will make its official debut Monday (May 18) at 12 p.m. ET.Earlier this week
  
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• Elvis Presley’s Graceland Set to Reopen After Shutdown Due to Pandemic

  17-05-2020 22:13
  
  Elvis Presley’s Graceland says it will reopen Thursday (May 21) after it shut down tours and exhibits due to the new coronavirus outbreak.
  The tourist attraction in Memphis, Tennessee, said Sunday (May 17) that it has adjusted its tours, and restaurant and retail operations, since it closed in March.
  The Memphis tourist attraction is centered on the life and career of the late rock n’ roll icon. It annually attracts about 500,000 visitors, including international travelers.Graceland
  
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• Noah Cyrus Tears Up Discussing New Song About Growing Up as Miley’s Little Sister: Watch

  17-05-2020 21:57
  
  Noah Cyrus recently broke into tears when discussing a new song that chronicles her difficult experience growing up as the little sister of superstar Miley Cyrus.
  During an Instagram Live to celebrate the Friday (May 15) release of her new EP, The End of Everything, the 20-year-old singer became emotional when discussing the lyrics to “Young & Sad,” which references her challenging upbringing.
  “I think just the message of the second verse, being born in the family I was in,
  
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• Watch Chika Perform Uplifting ‘Crown’ on ‘Graduate Together’ Special

  17-05-2020 21:31 via rollingstone.com
  
  "I hope this song can bring everyone a little more inspiration right now," emerging rapper tells Class of 2020
  
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• NAV’s ‘Good Intentions’ Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart

  17-05-2020 21:28
  
  NAV nabs his second No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart, as Good Intentions starts atop the tally. The album was released on May 8 via XO/Republic Records, and earned 135,000 equivalent album units in the week ending May 14, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data. Of its total starting unit sum, album sales comprise over half of that figure — 73,000, with nearly all of the sales driven by merchandise/album bundles sold via NAV’s official webstore.
  Also making news in the top 10: Kehl
  
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• Slipknot take fans behind-the-scenes of ‘Unsainted’ music video in new featurette

  17-05-2020 21:22 via nme.com
  
  Slipknot have shared a behind-the-scenes look at their ‘Unsainted’ music video – watch it below.
  Read more: NME meets Slipknot’s Clown and Tortilla Man: “There’s been a lot of blood on stage”
  The cult-heavy video, which was directed by the band’s own M. Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan, was released on May 16, 2019, and contains nods to popular landmarks in Slipknot’s hometown of Des Moines, Iowa.
  ‘Unsainted’ appears on the m
  
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• ABBA’s ‘Waterloo’ crowned UK’s favourite ever Eurovision song

  17-05-2020 20:43 via nme.com
  
  Swedish pop supergroup ABBA‘s ‘Waterloo’ has been crowned the UK’s favourite Eurovision song of all-time.
  Read more: The greatest pop songs in history – ABBA, ‘The Day Before You Came’
  On Saturday night (May 16), a one-off BBC TV special called Come Together saw the British public vote on performances from previous years.
  Hosted by Graham Norton, the show gave viewers the chance to vote on a shortlist compiled by experts and celebrity super fan
  
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• Justin Bieber Expresses Regret About Not Saving Himself for Marriage: Watch

  17-05-2020 20:34
  
  Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin got candid about their sex lives before marriage during a recent episode of their new Facebook Watch series, The Biebers on Watch.
  In a Q&A session during episode six on Friday (May 15), a viewer asked the married couple if there was anything they would change about their past. The 26-year-old “Stuck With U” singer took the opportunity to share his thoughts on sex before marriage.
  “Probably a lot of things I would change,” Bieber respo
  
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• Thalia, Nicky Jam & More Unite For New Version of Diego Torres’ Inspirational ‘Color Esperanza’

  17-05-2020 20:11
  
  Joining forces in the fight against COVID-19, Sony Music Latin and Global Citizen will release a new version of Diego Torres’ timeless hit “Color Esperanza” to benefit the Pan American Health Organization’s (PAHO) response to the pandemic.
  Released in 2001 and co-written by Cachorro López, Coti Sorokin, and Torres, “Color Esperanza” has become an inspirational anthem about unity, peace, and hope.
  The new version, which is set to drop on May 18, features
  
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• Watch Rufus Wainwright cover Stephen Foster’s ‘Hard Times’ with family and friends

  17-05-2020 20:02 via nme.com
  
  Rufus Wainwright has shared a cover of Stephen Foster’s ‘Hard Times’ to close out his 60-day quarantine series – watch it below.
  Read more: From meditation sessions to corona-covers: the artists making the most of self-isolation
  The singer-songwriter started his Quarantune/Robe Recitals series on March 17 in order to entertain those in lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.
  Every morning, Wainwright would take to his piano at home in Los Angeles to perfo
  
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• Authorized Buddy Holly Biopic ‘Clear Lake’ in the Works

  17-05-2020 19:34 via rollingstone.com
  
  Driving Miss Daisy director to helm film about 1958 Biggest Show of Stars tour
  
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• John Legend & Chrissy Teigen Host Epic Reptile-Filled Party for Son’s Birthday

  17-05-2020 19:30
  
  John Legend and Chrissy Teigen hosted an epic birthday party for their son over the weekend, inviting lots of “special guests” to share in the celebration.
  The R&B singer and model gave fans an inside look at their son Miles’ second birthday bash on Saturday (May 16), sharing numerous fun-filled photos on Instagram, including one of Miles standing in front of a large multi-colored balloon display and others of their fearless guests — including Legend — holding v
  
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• Dababy ft. Roddy Ricch’s Rockstar set for second week at the top

  17-05-2020 18:57 via music-news.com
  
  The new Official Chart: First Look, which airs on BBC Radio 1 today between 6pm – 7pm, offers a first glance of the Top 20 ahead of Friday’s Official
  
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• Roger Waters Performs Pink Floyd’s ‘Mother’ While Socially Distanced From Band

  17-05-2020 18:30
  
  The struggle of not being with friends and loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic is being felt by many, including musicians. Roger Waters is one of them, and on Sunday (May 17), he shared his thoughts about the situation.
  “Social distancing is a necessary evil in Covid world,” tweeted the Pink Floyd co-founder, who wrote, sang and played bass before leaving in 1985. “Watching ‘Mother’ reminds me just how irreplaceable the joy of being in a band is.”I
  
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• Legendary Manchester DJ Dave Booth has died

  17-05-2020 18:22 via nme.com
  
  Tributes are being paid to legendary Manchester DJ Dave Booth, who passed away on Saturday.
  Renowned for his eclectic sets at clubs like Space Ibiza and Hacienda, as well as Stone Roses gigs, Booth’s death was confirmed by fellow DJ Dave Haslam. His cause of death has not yet been revealed.
  “Upsetting news,” Haslam tweeted. “DJ Dave Booth has died. A legend for decades in Manchester – from Pips, through to the Playpen, Isadora’s & beyond – and a star
  
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• G-Eazy Returns With Covers of Bob Dylan & The xx During Quarantine: Listen

  17-05-2020 17:04
  
  G-Eazy continues to use his downtime during the quarantine to explore the music of other artists.
  On Saturday (May 16), the Oakland rapper shared another pair of unique covers, this time taking on Bob Dylan’s 1963 classic “Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright” and The xx’s 2009 song “VCR.” Listen to his dreamy renditions of the tracks below.
  This isn’t the first time G-Eazy has shared covers. Last month, the rapper surprised fans with an ethereal
  
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• Graham Nash Talks Quarantine, New Album on ‘CBS Sunday Morning’

  17-05-2020 17:03 via rollingstone.com
  
  "We've been talking a long time over these years. And it's never been this weird, has it?"
  
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• The 10 Best Moments of NCT 127’s ‘Beyond the Origin’ Live Stream Concert

  17-05-2020 16:26
  
  Instead of bedroom live streams, some of the biggest K-pop acts are putting on full-blown concerts for fans at home due to the coronavirus pandemic. Following shows from SuperM, WayV and NCT Dream in previous weeks, NCT 127 was the latest group to put on an online concert as part of the Beyond LIVE concert streaming service.
  On May 16, just days before the release of their upcoming Neo Zone: The Final Round repackaged album (due on May 19), NCT 127 put on a show for thousands arou
  
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• G-Eazy covers The xx and Bob Dylan for latest quarantine release

  17-05-2020 16:16 via nme.com
  
  G-Eazy has shared another pair of covers recorded from lockdown, taking on The xx‘s 2009 track ‘VCR’, and Bob Dylan‘s 1963 classic ‘Don’t Think Twice It’s Alright’.
  The Oakland rapper uploaded the two tracks to his YouTube channel yesterday (May 16), both of which see G-Eazy in a reflective, melancholy mood.
  You can listen to both tracks below.
  They’re not the first classic tracks covered by G-Eazy since going into isolation due to the corona
  
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• Watch Roger Waters’ Social Distancing Rendition of Pink Floyd’s ‘Mother’

  17-05-2020 16:01 via rollingstone.com
  
  "Social distancing is a necessary evil in Covid world. Watching 'Mother' reminds me just how irreplaceable the joy of being in a band is."
  
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• Ximena Sariñana Shares Quarantine-Inspired Playlist ‘Para Bailar Una Vez Mas’

  17-05-2020 16:00
  
  Confined in her home in Mexico City, Ximena Sariñana shares exclusively with Billboard her eclectic quarantine playlist titled “Para Bailar Una Vez Más (To Dance One More Time).”
  The 28-song playlist includes songs like “Adore You” by Harry Styles, Rosalía’s “Doloreme,” The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights,” “P*$$y Fairy (OTW)” by Jhené Aiko and more.
  During the COVID-19 confinem
  
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• Justin Bieber: 'I wish I'd saved myself for marriage'

  17-05-2020 15:30 via music-news.com
  
  The singer wed Hailey Bieber in 2018.
  
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• Britney Spears celebrates 20th anniversary of second album Oops!… I Did It Again

  17-05-2020 15:30 via music-news.com
  
  Britney posted a video of the title track on Instagram along with various promotional interviews the star had done for the album.
  
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• ‘American Idol’ Top 7 Make Their Final Argument to the Nation, Describe Dream Debut Album

  17-05-2020 15:00
  
  Season 18 of American Idol has been a real rollercoaster. From the elation of making it to Hollywood and then getting ground to a fine dust by the grueling tinsel town cuts, to the joy of hitting the beaches and stage in Hawaii. And then, the shutdown. The contestants on this year’s Idol have had to contend with a working environment like no other, forced to become overnight lighting and sound technicians as they’ve converted their bedrooms, living rooms and backyards into remote TV
  
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• 19 per cent of musicians are considering abandoning their careers due to lack of government support during coronavirus

  17-05-2020 13:37 via nme.com
  
  A new survey by the Musicians’ Union has revealed that almost one fifth of musicians are currently considering abandoning their careers because of a lack of support from the British Government.
  19 per cent of respondents to the Union’s Impact Survey said they might give up on their career due to the effects of the coronavirus crisis on their livelihoods.Read more: The only show in Europe: inside Sweden’s controversial socially distanced gigsThe Union say that “a significa
  
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• Jorge Santana, guitarist and brother of Carlos, dies aged 68

  17-05-2020 12:38 via nme.com
  
  Jorge Santana, guitarist and youngest brother of the legendary Carlos Santana, has died aged 68.
  Carlos revealed the news that Jorge had died of natural causes in a post on Facebook on Friday (May 15).
  “We take time to celebrate the magnificent spirit of our beloved brother Jorge,” he wrote. “He transitioned unto the realm of light that cast no shadow.
  “The eyes of my heart clearly see him right in between our glorious and magnificent mother Josefina and our father Jose.
  
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• Rod Stewart reveals who he wants to play him in a biopic

  17-05-2020 12:31 via nme.com
  
  Rod Stewart has discussed the prospect of a movie about his life and career, following the success of recent Freddie Mercury and Elton John biopics Bohemian Rhapsody and Rocketman.Read more: ‘Rocketman’ film review – a hurricane of imagination and exuberanceSpeaking on BBC Radio 2, he said he would be “flattered” if a similar film was to be made about his own career, and said he’d pick Notting Hill and Harry Potter actor Rhys Ifans to
  
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• Lil Uzi Vert says new album will embrace the sound of his old music: “I’m back on my shit”

  17-05-2020 11:10 via nme.com
  
  Lil Uzi Vert has discussed his upcoming new album, suggesting that it’s set to see him embracing the sound of his old music
  The rapper released his long-awaited second album ‘Eternal Atake’ back in March, and almost immediately revealed that another new record was on the way.Read more: Lil Uzi Vert – ‘Eternal Atake’ review: this generation’s Lil Wayne embarks on a dizzying odyssey of soundAfter saying that the new record was “coming soon” ear
  
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• Travis Scott and LeBron James team up for ‘Class of 2020’ charity t-shirt

  17-05-2020 10:44 via nme.com
  
  Travis Scott and basketball star LeBron James have collaborated on a new t-shirt, celebrating students set to graduate amid the coronavirus pandemic.
  The ‘Cactus Jack Class of 2020’ shirt was designed by Scott and is being sold via his website, with all profits split between two charities.Read more: Astroworld 2019 review — Travis Scott’s rowdy rager goes off with help from Kanye, Megan Thee Stallion and er, Marilyn MansonHalf the money will go to the LeBron James Fo
  
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• Martin Shkreli denied early release from prison amid coronavirus concerns

  17-05-2020 09:51 via nme.com
  
  Martin Shkreli has been denied an early release from prison, it has been revealed.
  Last month, the notorious “pharma-bro” petitioned to be let out so he could continue the “significant research” he’d be conducting into finding a vaccine for coronavirus.
  “Mr. Shkreli has spent countless hours while incarcerated researching disease treatments and possible cures for COVID-19,” his lawyers wrote in the initial request to have his sentence shortened. Shkreli
  
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• Ellie Goulding fasts for up to 40 hours at a time

  17-05-2020 09:05 via music-news.com
  
  The 33-year-old pop star has revealed she only has water and other drinks for almost two days at a time on the basis that it reduces
  
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• Nelly vs. Ludacris in ‘Verzuz’ Battle of ’00s Rap Hitmakers: See Billboard’s Scorecard and Winner For the Showdown

  17-05-2020 04:30
  
  Nelly and Ludacris were two of the defining hip-hop artists of the early 2000s, expanding the genre’s sound while representing St. Louis and Atlanta, respectively. Their personalities were undeniable; they each collected more hits than most mainstream pop heroes of the time.On Saturday night (May 16), the two chart-topping greats went head-to-head on Instagram Live, in arguably the most high-profile battle in the Timbaland- and Swizz Beatz-curated Verzuz series to date. “It’s g
  
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• Karol G Enjoyed ‘Graduate Together’ Performance ‘As If It Were My Own Graduation’

  17-05-2020 04:15
  
  The last voice heard on ‘Graduate Together’? That was Karol G, who put the parting notes to “X,” her collaboration with the Jonas Brothers.
  The immediately catchy song dropped just last night (May 15). During ‘Graduate Together,’ it was the grand finale of the ceremony, with the brothers singing the catchy tune before Karol G made her appearance, clad in a retro outfit and singing in Spanish.
  “Taping our performance was amazing to me,” she told Bil
  
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• Barack Obama, Jonas Brothers & Karol G and More: 5 Key Moments From ‘Graduate Together’

  17-05-2020 03:54
  
  With the high school graduating class of 2020 facing stay-at-home orders that make in-person graduations a near impossibility, LeBron James decided to give seniors the send-off they deserve with help from some very famous friends.
  On Saturday (May 16), James hosted “Graduate Together,” a first-of-its-kind live streamed commencement ceremony, where stars from around the world stopped in to offer their congratulations to the class of 2020.
  From some stunning musical performances to a r
  
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• Justin Bieber Pens Lovey-Dovey Letter to Wife Hailey While She’s Asleep

  17-05-2020 03:20
  
  Late at night when all the world is sleeping, Justin Bieber is writing love letters for wife Hailey (and his fans) to wake up to.
  A romantic note, which he published in the middle of the night on Friday (May 15) for Hailey to find while scrolling her Instagram feed the next morning, went like this: “Dear Hailey, as I lay here, you asleep next to me, I think to myself how did I get so blessed. You’re humility, joy and desire to grow blows me away! I am honored to be your husband. I pr
  
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• Rod Stewart wants Rhys Ifans to play him in biopic

  17-05-2020 02:15 via music-news.com
  
  The British rocker is interested in the idea of seeing his life depicted on the big screen.
  
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• Ellie Goulding blames her jealousy for past relationship failures

  17-05-2020 02:15 via music-news.com
  
  Ellie Goulding believes she was too "frenzied" to find lasting love.
  
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• Ludacris Debuts New Lil Wayne Collaboration ‘Silence of the Lambs’ During Nelly ‘Verzuz’ Battle

  17-05-2020 02:08
  
  During a momentary pause in the Verzuz battle between Ludacris and Nelly on Saturday night (May 16) due to the latter’s Internet issues, Luda debuted part of “Silence of the Lambs,” a new track featuring Lil Wayne that was produced by Timbaland and included references to Bill Cosby, R. Kelly and Roseanne Barr.
  “I love R. Kelly, but around my daughters I’m not comfortable,” Luda raps in the opening verse, after dropping a lyrical reference to “Bill Huxtab
  
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• Fat Joe Reveals Something Ashanti Never Knew About ‘What’s Luv?’

  17-05-2020 01:58
  
  Ashanti had a hit in her hands, alongside Fat Joe and Ja Rule, with “What’s Luv?” in 2001. But there’s one thing she never knew about the song.
  To Ashanti’s surprise, she wasn’t the vocalist originally in mind for the final version of the track.
  Fat Joe dropped the news in the middle of an Instagram Live chat with Ashanti on Friday (May 15). On Saturday, her name was trending on Twitter with countless messages of disbelief and support from fans.“Irv
  
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• Sebastian Yatra & Tini End Their Relationship, Twitter Explodes: ‘I’m Going to Miss Sebastini’

  17-05-2020 00:11
  
  Sebastian Yatra and Tini Stoessel have called it quits.
  The Colombian artist and Argentine pop star officially made the announcement on Saturday (May 16) via their Twitter accounts, expressing that they have decided to end their relationship.
  “We lived beautiful moments but sometimes things don’t go as we imagine them. Today we feel that this is the best decision for both of us and we will always cherish the good memories in our heart. Thank you for giving us so much love,” Yat
  
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