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• Oak View Group Launches Safety Task Force to Guide Reopening Venues

  22-06-2020 23:59
  
  Global venue company Oak View Group has announced a task force to help establish safety protocols to reopen live entertainment facilities after worldwide closures due to COIVD-19. The task force will be made up of industry professionals from facility operations, including sanitization technology and equipment, research and development, design, food and beverage, capital expenditure management, content and more.
  OVG’s task force will provide development and operation protocols, guidanc
  
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• AC/DC to release jigsaw puzzles based on four classic album covers

  22-06-2020 23:47 via nme.com
  
  Australian rock veterans AC/DC are the latest band to release jigsaw puzzles themed around their artwork.
  Four of their album covers, the 1976 international version of ‘High Voltage’, 1981’s ‘For Those About To Rock’, 1987’s ‘Blow Up Your Video’ and 1995’s ‘Ballbreaker’, have received the jigsaw puzzle treatment.
  The puzzles will be made up of 500 pieces each, and released on September 4 via the company Zee Productions’ &lsq
  
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• Who Needs RSD? British Music Retailers Surpass £1m In One-Day Sales

  22-06-2020 23:44 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Though the first of three planned Record Store Day 2020 legs won’t arrive for two months yet, UK-based music retailers enjoyed more than $1.24 million (£1 million) in one-day sales on Saturday, June 20th. The substantial sum derived from the Love Record Stores event, during which fans were encouraged to purchase limited-edition (and vinyl-exclusive) albums […]The post Who Needs RSD? British Music Retailers Surpass £1m In One-Day Sales appeared first on Digital Music News
  
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• Lin-Manuel Miranda ‘Literally Gave Two F–s’ About Swearing in ‘Hamilton’ Before Musical Lands on Disney+

  22-06-2020 23:39
  
  Before Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda appears as Alexander Hamilton on Broadway fans’ screens when the musical debuts on Disney+, he had some choice, uncensored words to say about it.
  One Hamilfan on Twitter inquired if some iconic lines had to be cut to abide by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) language rule for its PG-13 rating, which only permits one f-bomb.
  Miranda responded in a tweet today (June 22) that during the televised version of the full To
  
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• Anitta, Bad Bunny & More Latin Artists Who Celebrate Same-Sex Couples in Their Music Videos

  22-06-2020 23:24
  
  Throughout the years, Latin music has delivered songs that touch upon same-sex love, showcasing the inspirational and unique stories about the LGBTQ community.
  Willie Colon’s 1989 timeless salsa hit “El Gran Varon” tells the story of Simon, who after leaving his native country, became a cross-dresser. In the 1988 “Mujer Contra Mujer,” the Spanish pop band Mecano expressed the heartfelt love story between two women. As part of his 2014 album Formula, Vol. 2, Romeo Sa
  
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• RS Charts: Drake Fends Off Lil Baby for Third Week Atop Artists 500 Chart

  22-06-2020 23:20 via rollingstone.com
  
  Atlanta rapper's new protest song "The Bigger Picture" pushes him to Number Two on the chart
  
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• ‘In My Room’ With Shamir

  22-06-2020 22:47 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Philly-based singer-songwriter performs "On My Own," from his new album, as well as "Diet" and "Wind"
  
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• Black Music Month 2020 Playlist: Boogie Wants His Song Picks to ‘Represent the Emotion of the People’

  22-06-2020 22:44
  
  This year, Black Music Month took a different turn. Because of the horrific deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and more at the hands of police, we at Billboard hope to uplift and empower African Americans during this cloudy and dubious time. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for the remainder of the month, an artist will provide a playlist designed to remedy the heartaches endured by the Black community.
  Boogie completes today’s cipher (June 22) with our sec
  
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• Watch YoungBoy Never Broke Again Spend Time With His Kids in ‘Death Enclaimed’ Father’s Day Music Video

  22-06-2020 22:36
  
  YoungBoy Never Broke Again dropped a new song “Death Enclaimed” with a Father’s Day-dedicated accompanying visual yesterday (June 21) that features his kids.
  The 20-year-old rapper started off the visual with a quote from AngelList co-founder Naval Ravikant: “Sit with the pain until it passes, and you will be calmer for the next one.” The Rich Porter-directed clip tours around NBA Youngboy’s lavish home he claims he’s bothered to live in after being
  
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• MIKE releases new album ‘Weight Of The World’, which features Earl Sweatshirt

  22-06-2020 22:23 via nme.com
  
  MIKE has released his new album ‘Weight of the World’  – listen it in full below.
  The New York rapper dropped the project yesterday (June 21), and it includes a song with Earl Sweatshirt.
  The album also features a guest appearance from Jadasea, as well as production by KeiyaA, rbchmbrs, Red Lee, and Darryl Johnson.
  weight of the world by MIKE
  Fans quickly noticed production credits on many songs assigned to MIKE’s alias DJ Blackpower.
  This comes after MIKE announced
  
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• Nicki Minaj Congratulates the Barbz for ‘Trollz’ No. 1 on Hot 100: ‘Y’all Did This’

  22-06-2020 22:17
  
  6ix9ine and Nicki Minaj’s “Trollz” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart this week, marking the first leader for 6ix9ine and the second for Minaj.
  To celebrate the occasion, Minaj shared a one-minute video on Twitter on Monday (June 22) to thank her devoted fanbase, the Barbz, for their support. “Congratulations Barbz, y’all did this with no playlisting and no radio, and it’s just not happening in 2020,” she expla
  
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• Black Eyed Peas Get Lost on ‘Translation’

  22-06-2020 21:56 via rollingstone.com
  
  Will.I.Am and crew hop on the Latin-pop bandwagon
  
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• 6ix9ine’s Fans & Nicki Minaj’s Barbz Praise Rappers’ Reign Atop the Billboard Hot 100 With ‘Trollz’

  22-06-2020 21:54
  
  6ix9ine scored his career-first No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 this week (chart dated June 27) with “Trollz” featuring Nicki Minaj, who achieved her second leader within six weeks after Doja Cat’s “Say So” remix.
  The Barbz made “NICKI STILL REIGNS” trending on Twitter today (June 22) when the news broke out after she set the record in May for most Hot 100 chart appearances (109) needed for a first No. 1 song. They also celebrated “Trollz&
  
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• No Audience? No Problem. Full Production Concerts Are Returning to Empty Venues

  22-06-2020 21:44
  
  On May 15, Jason Isbell celebrated the release of his latest album, Reunions, with his band the 400 Unit by christening the stage at the newly-built Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville alongside his wife musician Amanda Shires. The music venue and bowling alley was scheduled to make its grand opening in March, but remained shuttered after a tornado hit Music City and the spread of COVID-19 halted live shows around the globe. 
  So, instead, Isbell and Shires took the stage without the full band and pl
  
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• Warner Chappell Music Opens Its Second Office In Mainland China

  22-06-2020 21:41 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  In an effort to bolster its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing music markets, Warner Chappell Music (WCM) has opened a second office in mainland China. Warner Chappell Music officials unveiled their latest Chinese office – located in Shanghai, while the first branch is set up in China’s capital city, Beijing – via an […]The post Warner Chappell Music Opens Its Second Office In Mainland China appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• Golden Globes Sets Late February Date After Oscars Delay

  22-06-2020 21:36
  
  The 2021 Golden Globes has been set for Feb. 28, 2021, after the Oscars, and several other awards shows, delayed their 2021 editions due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
  Indeed, the Globes’ new date is the same date that the 2021 Oscars was originally set to occupy.
  Though the official date for the 78th Golden Globes had not yet been announced, the show typically airs in early January, and it was previously announced that Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will return as hosts.
  As u
  
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• Pussy Riot member arrested in Russia and accused of organising riots

  22-06-2020 21:22 via nme.com
  
  Pussy Riot member Pyotr Verzilov has been arrested in Russia and charged with petty hooliganism, after his sudden disappearance sparked speculation he had been abducted.Read More: Who are Pussy Riot? A guide to the Russian activist group who crashed the World Cup FinalAccording to the Associated Press, the activist and artist was seized at his home by unidentified men who broke down his door with a sledgehammer on Sunday morning (June 21).
  According to a statement by Pussy Riot he was then inter
  
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• One-Third of the Recording Academy Trustees Are Grammy Winners: Find Out Which Ones

  22-06-2020 21:11
  
  A little more than one-third of the individuals on the Recording Academy’s newly constituted board of trustees know first-hand how it feels to hear their name follow the magical phrase, “And the Grammy goes to…” These 14 fortunate people include John Legend, an 11-time Grammy winner (and, since 2018, an EGOT), PJ Morton, who has won two Grammys on his own (and four nominations as a long-time member of Maroon 5), and gospel singer Yolanda Adams.
  Nine more trustees have be
  
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• Willie Nelson and Sister Bobbie Set to Release Co-Written Memoir

  22-06-2020 21:08 via rollingstone.com
  
  'Me and Sister Bobbie: True Tales of the Family Band' details the siblings' Texas childhood and life together on the road
  
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• Online Dance Festival Electric Blockaloo Announces Name Change & Postponement

  22-06-2020 21:06
  
  Slated to be the biggest dance music livestream to happen yet during quarantine, Electric Blockaloo has announced that it’s postponing the event for two weeks and also changing its name to Rave Family Block Fest.
  Originally scheduled for June 25-28, the online festival will now take place July 9-12. This postponement, organizers explained in a June 20 announcement on social media, is because a new Minecraft update is rolling out June 23, the day that was to host the festival’s g
  
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• Charlie Puth Reveals ‘Girlfriend’ Single Release Date & Swaggy Cover Art

  22-06-2020 21:02
  
  Charlie Puth isn’t teasing any relationship rumors when he announced his “Girlfriend” single is coming out Thursday, June 25.
  The pop star posted the cover art on his Instagram today (June 22), a neon blue-hued picture of him squatting down while wearing hot pink leopard trunks and white sneakers. OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder teased Puth in the comments by writing, “U got Riff Raff to do ur cover art!!!! Jealous !!!”
  Pia Mia and Lauv are right there with his
  
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• 10 Things Sofi Tukker Learned From Doing 100 Livestreams During Quarantine

  22-06-2020 20:56
  
  We’ve each marked the passage of time in our own ways during quarantine. Some of us have counted the days by the number of empty wine bottles in the recycling bin. Some of us have observed the weeks passing in a blur via the length of our hair, the growth of our houseplants, the expansion of our sweatpants collection. Meanwhile, Sofi Tukker has counted the days by the number of livestreams they’ve performed.
  This past Saturday (June 20), the Los Angeles-based duo performed their 100t
  
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• From Roddy Ricch to DaBaby & More, Which BET Awards Performer Are You Most Excited For? Vote!

  22-06-2020 20:46
  
  Amanda Seales will host the first-ever virtual BET Awards Sunday (June 28) and this year’s A-list performers won’t be missing it.
  Rockstar rappers Roddy Ricch and DaBaby top the newcomer list, as well as Megan Thee Stallion who ties Ricch with five nominations. But the legends are coming to play, too, namely John Legend, Alicia Keys, Lil Wayne and Jennifer Hudson.
  The 2020 awards show will amplify the voices of two BET Amplified Artists, multi-instrumentalist Masego who pio
  
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• 6ix9ine Crowns Himself & Nicki Minaj the ‘F—ing Monsters of This S—‘ After ‘Trollz’ Hits No. 1 on Hot 100

  22-06-2020 20:44
  
  6ix9ine and Nicki Minaj’s “Trollz” launched to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart this week, marking the first leader for 6ix9ine and the second for Minaj.
  The ecstatic rapper took to Instagram on Monday (June 22) to share his thoughts on the milestone, uploading a video popping champagne and celebrating. “#1 ON @billboard YOU CANT STOP ME. YOU CANT BLACKBALL ME. DIDNT I TELL YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
  Tekashi went on to call
  
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• Native Instruments Facing Allegations of Racism Within the Company

  22-06-2020 20:35 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Current and former Native Instruments employees are speaking out against racism they saw or experienced. Several former employees are speaking out on LinkedIn against the music hardware company. At least one current employee and several DJs are asking Native Instruments to take action. DJs include Midland, Pariah, Peder Mannerfelt, Caribou, and SG Lewis. Jessy Halison […]The post Native Instruments Facing Allegations of Racism Within the Company appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• 17 Women Are Among the Recording Academy’s 40 Trustees on Newly Constituted Board

  22-06-2020 20:35
  
  The number of women on the Recording Academy’s 40-member board of trustees jumped from 14 to 17 following the recent trustees elections, which included, for the first time in academy history, four “at large” trustee seats. In three of those four two-person contests, two women faced off, ensuring that a female would fill that seat.
  Trustees are primarily selected by the governors of each of the academy’s 12 chapters. This year, for the first time, voting members selected t
  
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• Eminem welcomes Royce Da 5’9 to Marshall Mathers Foundation: “We can do more”

  22-06-2020 20:30 via nme.com
  
  Eminem has announced Royce Da 5’9’s new position at the Marshall Mathers Foundation, adding that there is still more work to be done.Read more: Eminem’s ‘The Marshall Mathers LP’ at 20: why it’s a misunderstood masterpieceThe pair have been friends and collaborators for over 20 years and forged Bad Meets Evil, a duo that has amassed one album and many dope records to their name.
  Now, while fans wait eagerly for another collaborative project, the two music
  
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• Another Sky share details of debut album ‘I Slept On The Floor’

  22-06-2020 20:30 via nme.com
  
  London four-piece Another Sky have announced details of their debut album.
  ‘I Slept On The Floor’ will come out on August 7 via Fiction, and comes alongside a new track – watch the video for ‘Fell In Love With The City’ below.
  In addition, the band, who have released a handful of previous EPs, are set to tour the UK in November, with a London show set for Hackney’s EartH venue.
  Talking about the new song, vocalist Catrin Vincent says: “I hate breakup son
  
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• Which ‘Global Goal: Unite for Our Future’ Concert Performer Are You Most Excited For? Vote!

  22-06-2020 20:26
  
  Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will host the “Global Goal: Unite for Our Future” concert Saturday (June 27) to support the disproportionately affected communities of the COVID-19 pandemic. But which performer are you looking forward to rocking your world?
  Justin Bieber and Quavo will hit the virtual stage together for “Intentions,” which just reached No. 1 on the Billboard Pop Songs radio airplay chart (dated June 27). Although not performing togethe
  
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• The ‘Almost Famous’ Cast Is Reuniting After 20 Years for an Anniversary Podcast

  22-06-2020 20:13 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  The ‘Almost Famous’ cast is reuniting for a five-part podcast to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the film. The sixth chapter of Cadence13’s Origins podcast series, Origins: Almost Famous Turns Twenty, will be hosted by James Andrew Miller. Writer-director Cameron Crowe will also be on hand to discuss the film. It’s a semi-autobiographical account of […]The post The ‘Almost Famous’ Cast Is Reuniting After 20 Years for an Anniversary Podcast appeared fi
  
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• The ‘Almost Famous’ Cast Is Reuniting After 20 Years

  22-06-2020 20:13 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  The ‘Almost Famous’ cast is back together to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the classic film. Big reunions are frequently disappointing, so let’s see how this one goes.  But the cast of Almost Famous — Kate Hudson, Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand, Zooey Deschanel, Jimmy Fallon, Patrick Fugit, Jason Lee, and others — are now banding […]The post The ‘Almost Famous’ Cast Is Reuniting After 20 Years appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• See Lamb of God Perform Socially Distanced Live Versions of Raging New Songs

  22-06-2020 20:13 via rollingstone.com
  
  Group also performs their signature song, "Laid to Rest"
  
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• Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, Nelly Will Headline Live Nation’s Drive-In Concert Series

  22-06-2020 20:03 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Live Nation is set to deliver a drive-in concert series, dubbed “Live from the Drive-In,” to U.S. fans. Live Nation officials revealed their multi-city drive-in tour via press release this morning, and the message was shared with Digital Music News. Furthermore, the announcement comes just three days after the leading concert promoter unveiled a similar […]The post Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, Nelly Will Headline Live Nation’s Drive-In Concert Series appeared first on Di
  
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• Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, Nelly to Headline Live Nation’s Drive-In Concert Series

  22-06-2020 20:03 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Live Nation is set to deliver a drive-in concert series, dubbed “Live from the Drive-In,” to U.S. fans. Live Nation officials revealed their multi-city drive-in tour with Digital Music News this morning. The announcement comes just three days after the leading concert promoter unveiled a similar concert series for United Kingdom residents. Grammy-winning country artist Brad Paisley […]The post Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, Nelly to Headline Live Nation’s Drive-I
  
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• Raymix’s Eclectic Pride Playlist Features Esteman, Bomba Estéreo & More

  22-06-2020 19:55
  
  In celebration of Pride Month, electrocumbia pioneer Raymix exclusively shares with Billboard his ultimate pride-inspired playlist, which features Bomba Estéreo’s “Somos Dos” and Esteman’s “On Top.”
  Earlier this month, the Mexican singer-songwriter came out as a gay man via a YouTube video titled “officially announcing I’m gay.”
  “It’s not an easy thing to do,” Raymix previously told Billboard. “I was n
  
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• 1,000+ ‘Black Artists for Freedom’ Demand an End to Racial Injustice

  22-06-2020 19:53 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  A new collective called Black Artists for Freedom featured 1,000 artists calling for an end to racial injustice.  Black actors, musicians, authors, painters, poets, and more join the collective to lend their voices. John Legend, Lupita Nyong’o, Trevor Noah, and others are among the list. The statement is titled, “Our Juneteenth” and shares the history […]The post 1,000+ ‘Black Artists for Freedom’ Demand an End to Racial Injustice appeared first on Digit
  
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• Hayley Kiyoko, Nelson & More Set for Billboard Live At-Home Concerts: See This Week’s Schedule

  22-06-2020 19:49
  
  This week’s Billboard Live At-Home performances include a special anniversary show and a Lesbian Jesus sighting before Pride Month wraps up.
  The performances for the week of June 22 will feature at-home sets from Neon Trees, Nelson and Hayley Kiyoko via Billboard’s Facebook page.
  The “Everybody Talks” hitmakers kick things off Tuesday (June 23) with a set at 1 p.m. ET before ’90s rock band Nelson, whose debut album After The Rain turns 30 on Fri
  
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• TikTok Continues To Launch Breakout Hits, But Can It Sustain An Artist’s Career?

  22-06-2020 19:43
  
  In the short time since TikTok merged with Musical.ly — which Chinese media firm and parent company ByteDance acquired for $800 million in November 2017 — and subsequently launched in August 2018, the platform’s ability to provide a spark for the next mainstream hit has gone from anomaly to regularity.
  The first big example came hardly six months after TikTok’s arrival, when users helped push a then-unknown Lil Nas X, and his country-trap hit “Old Town Road,”
  
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• Rick Astley Takes on the Foo Fighters With Acoustic Cover of ‘Everlong’

  22-06-2020 19:43
  
  Nope, this is not a rickroll. Rick Astley has decided to record and share his own cover of the Foo Fighters’ 2007 hit “Everlong” as the world continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic and racial injustice.
  “Sometimes, you just have to find a song that will lift your spirits and put you in another place. I’ve been doing that a lot recently with music,” the ’80s pop star, known for his hit “Never Gonna Give You Up,” said in a video upl
  
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• 10 TikTok Music Influencers You Need to Know

  22-06-2020 19:42
  
  On TikTok, all it can take is 15 seconds to catapult a song into the mainstream — if you can get the right user to dance to it.
  Thanks to the alchemy of DIY challenges, meme culture and the addictive scroll for more videos, TikTok users are increasingly soundtracking their viral videos with the next Billboard chart additions. Recent No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 like Doja Cat’s “Say So” and Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage” can trace their success
  
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• 6ix9ine & Nicki Minaj’s ‘Trollz’ Launches at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100, Lil Baby’s ‘The Bigger Picture’ Debuts at No. 3

  22-06-2020 19:40
  
  6ix9ine and Nicki Minaj’s “Trollz” blasts in at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart.
  The song marks the first Hot 100 leader for 6ix9ine and the second for Minaj, who notches her first in a lead role.
  Plus, Lil Baby’s “The Bigger Picture” bows at No. 3 on the Hot 100, a new career-rest rank.
  Let’s run down the top 10 of the newest Hot 100, which blends all-genre U.S. streaming, radio airplay and sales data. All charts (dated June 27) will update o
  
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• Fever 333 on pulling down statues: “It’s great. We want to move forward”

  22-06-2020 19:39 via nme.com
  Jason Aalon Butler of political post-hardcore outfit Fever 333 has lent his support to the removal of statues that honour people with a racist history.Read More: Fever 333: “This is a sense of racism that is so deeply rooted throughout the world that it’s our neutral state”“It’s great. We want to move forward,” Butler told NME when asked for his thoughts on the subject.
  “If there’s a statue that represents a long-standing history of racism and suff
  
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• Steve Martin, Philadelphia Orchestra Roll Through Bluegrass Tune ‘Office Supplies’

  22-06-2020 19:32 via rollingstone.com
  
  Track first appeared on comedian/banjo player's 2017 LP, The Long Awaited Album
  
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• Arca Enlists Rosalía for Reggaetón Stunner ‘KLK’

  22-06-2020 19:28 via rollingstone.com
  
  "Venezuelan music has always been with me, and I'm so grateful to have studied some of its musical stylings," electronic artist says of the track
  
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• DaBaby, John Legend, Alicia Keys & More Set to Perform at the 2020 BET Awards

  22-06-2020 19:27
  
  They may be going virtual for the first time because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but that doesn’t mean that Sunday night’s (June 28) 2020 BET Awards won’t have a jam-packed roster of performers for the Amanda Seales-hosted show. Topping the list of musicians set to perform are Alicia Keys, Roddy Ricch, Chloe X Halle, DaBaby, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Kane Brown, Lil Wayne, Megan Thee Stallion and Summer Walker.
  BET Amplified Artists Masego and Lonr will also be on tap, with a
  
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• Flashback: George Jones Sings ‘Choices,’ Releases Comeback Album ‘Cold Hard Truth’

  22-06-2020 19:14 via rollingstone.com
  
  Country legend's 56th LP arrived 21 years ago this month
  
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• Black Music Month 2020 Playlist: Andra Day Calls on Marvin Gaye and Lauryn Hill to Provide ‘Internal Peace’

  22-06-2020 19:02
  
  This year, Black Music Month took a different turn. Because of the horrific deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and more at the hands of police, we at Billboard hope to uplift and empower African Americans during this cloudy and dubious time. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for the remainder of the month, an artist will provide a playlist designed to remedy the heartaches endured by the Black community.
  Today (June 22), singer Andra Day hopes to provide peace to
  
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• Glastonbury Festival share stage-by-stage playlists of this year’s cancelled line-up

  22-06-2020 18:56 via nme.com
  
  Glastonbury Festival have shared a series of playlists, each corresponding to a different one of their stages, featuring artists who were set to play on their respective line-ups. You can find them all on Spotify and Apple Music here.
  Read More: A love letter to Glastonbury – and why next year’s festival will be sweeter than ever
  The Worthy Farm bash’s 2020 edition – due to be headlined by Paul McCartney, Kendrick Lamar and Taylor Swift this week– was
  
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• Bob Dylan on track for ninth UK Number 1 album with Rough And Rowdy Ways

  22-06-2020 18:55 via music-news.com
  
  Bob Dylan is on course for his ninth Number 1 on the UK’s Official Albums Chart with Rough and Rowdy Ways.
  
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• Stevie Wonder, Common & More Joined John Legend For His ‘Bigger Love Father’s Day’ Special

  22-06-2020 18:54
  
  John Legend had a great Father’s Day. Not only did the “Bigger Love” singer get to spend Sunday (June 21) with his wife, Chrissy Teigen, and their kids — Luna, 4 and Miles, 2 — but he also invited along a bunch of fellow singers and celebs to join him for the prime-time ABC special John Legend and Family: A Bigger Love Father’s Day.
  There was a game of “Fatherly Feud” in which he was joined by fellow A-list dads Anthony Anderson, Patton Oswalt, Roy
  
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