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• Texas Stalwart Joe Ely Pins His Hopes on Love With New Album

  07-07-2020 23:58 via rollingstone.com
  
  'Love in the Midst of Mayhem' offers comfort in a time of unrest
  
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• Fans Voted & Here’s the Best Music Video From Anuel’s ‘Emmanuel’

  07-07-2020 23:56
  
  Fans voted and they’ve picked their favorite music video off of Anuel AA’s Emmanuel album.
  After a two-week poll made the rounds on Billboard, the Enrique Iglesias-assisted “Fútbol y Rumba” took the crown with over 70 percent of the votes. The colorful and Latino pride-filled “Reggaetonera” follows in second place. “Fútbol y Rumba” previously won the best Latin collaboration of May poll.
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• Lin-Manuel Miranda Explains How ‘Hamilton’ Serves as a ‘Love Letter to Hip-Hop’ That He Grew Up On

  07-07-2020 23:52
  
  Lin-Manuel Miranda chatted with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe Tuesday (July 7) to talk about Hamilton, his Broadway musical-turned-Disney+ movie, and its affectionate connection to hip-hop.
  Telling the story of one of America’s Founding Fathers Alexander Hamilton meant encapsulating how Hamilton wrote as a form of resistance and proved the pen was mightier than the sword during the fight for people’s liberation during a historical large-scale revolution, similar to the work
  
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• Deaf Havana’s James Veck-Gilodi announces special live-streamed show

  07-07-2020 23:52 via nme.com
  
  Deaf Havana frontman James Veck-Gilodi has announced a live-streamed show which will be shot at London’s Old St. Pancras Church.
  Read More: The show must go online: inside the rise of virtual gigs during the coronavirus crisis
  The musician will take to the stage at the venue on Sunday, July 19 at 8pm (BST). Limited tickets for the online event are available here for £10.
  Teaming up with his long time collaborator Jon Stone, Veck-Gilodi promises “an intense set of acoustic and r
  
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• Burning Man’s Lawsuit Against the U.S. Government Continues with New Filing

  07-07-2020 23:27 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  In the wake of Burning Man 2020’s cancellation, the U.S. government moved to dismiss the lawsuit (centering on allegedly unfair permit and land-use fees) levied against it by the annual event’s parent entity. However, a new legal filing reveals that the courtroom battle is continuing despite the dismissal attempt. Digital Music News obtained an exclusive […]The post Burning Man’s Lawsuit Against the U.S. Government Continues with New Filing appeared first on Digital Musi
  
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• Burning Man Refuses to Back Down Against the U.S. Government

  07-07-2020 23:27 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  In the wake of Burning Man 2020’s cancellation, the U.S. government moved to dismiss the lawsuit (centering on allegedly unfair permit and land-use fees) levied against it by the annual event’s parent entity. However, a new legal filing reveals that the courtroom battle is continuing despite the dismissal attempt. Digital Music News obtained an exclusive […]The post Burning Man Refuses to Back Down Against the U.S. Government appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• Chloe x Halle’s Transformation Into Elite R&B Superstars Begins Now

  07-07-2020 23:23
  
  The metamorphosis of Chloe and Halle Bailey has been a sight to behold. The sisters have been growing — as women and musicians — in front of the world for the past several years, first entering the spotlight through evocative cover songs uploaded to YouTube in the early 2010s. Signed to Parkwood Entertainment by Beyoncé in 2015 as teenagers, the artists have become well known for their ethereal vocals, which meld effortlessly.
  As singers, songwriters, and producers, much of th
  
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• Yungblud to release new single ‘Strawberry Lipstick’ next week

  07-07-2020 22:55 via nme.com
  
  Yungblud has confirmed that he’ll release a new track called ‘Strawberry Lipstick’ next week – check out its official artwork below.Read more: Yungblud talks “optimistic” new era for second album: “It’s like an episode of ‘Skins’!”In a pair of tweets shared yesterday evening (July 6), the ’11 Minutes’ singer told fans he would see them tomorrow. His message also included a strawberry and lipstick emoji squeezed in-betw
  
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• Billie Eilish’s Mom Considered Taking Her to Therapy Over This Justin Bieber Song

  07-07-2020 22:49
  
  The latest episode of Billie Eilish and her dad Patrick’s “me & dad radio” on Apple Music featured an extra special guest, Eilish’s mom Maggie.
  The installment focused primarily on music from the 18-year-old star’s childhood, including Rob Dickinson, Melody Gardot and, of course, Justin Bieber.
  Maggie recalled how eagerly her Belieber daughter was waiting for the singer’s new music video for 2012’s “As Long As You Love Me.”
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• Music Streaming and Sales Rebound — Will Concerts Follow Suit? Five Key Insights From New Nielsen Music/MRC Data COVID-19 Report

  07-07-2020 22:34
  
  As some stay-at-home orders have eased across the United States, consumers are now spending more time outdoors and less time with activities like social media, TV and video games, according to the fifth installment of Nielsen Music/MRC Data’s survey series COVID-19: Tracking the Impact on the Entertainment Landscape. They’re also increasingly interested in returning to live events in the near future — and music sales have picked up significantly as stores reopen. Audio and
  
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• Kasabian issue statement following Tom Meighan’s assault charge: “Domestic violence and abuse of any kind is totally unacceptable”

  07-07-2020 22:34 via nme.com
  
  Kasabian have issued a statement following today’s sentencing of former frontman Tom Meighan for assault charges.
  The Leicester band announced yesterday (July 6) that Meighan would be stepping down as frontman “by mutual consent” in order to “concentrate all his energies on getting his life back on track”.
  Today (July 7), the singer appeared at Leicester Magistrates Court to face a charge of assault against his former partner Vikki Ager. Meighan pleaded guilty and w
  
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• Paris Jackson Talks Being ‘Black Sheep’ in Her Family, Trying to ‘Broaden the Beauty Template’ Through Modeling

  07-07-2020 22:25
  
  Paris Jackson’s foray into the high fashion world was no easy ascension, as evident by the second episode of her Facebook Watch series Unfiltered: Paris Jackson and Gabriel Glenn that premiered Tuesday (July 7).
  She led viewers through her difficult self-love journey, from having her father Michael Jackson dress her up as “a porcelain doll” while growing up as the only girl out of four boys to falling into self-harm after gaining weight from an unrestricted diet at h
  
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• Red Velvet’s Irene & Seulgi Unleash the ‘Monster’ Inside for Sultry New Music Video

  07-07-2020 22:08
  
  Just a day after Red Velvet’s first sub-unit, Irene & Seulgi, released their first mini-album on Monday (July 6), the group unveiled a bold new music video for the title track.
  The “Monster” clip finds the duo preaching their confident individuality, and the “monster” inside as they deliver sultry choreography weaved in with eerie, paranormal scenery.“I’m a little monster, be scared of me / I’m bothering you making you dream only about me / I&r
  
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• Kanye West's Yeezy brand banks $5 million Covid-19 bailout

  07-07-2020 22:05 via music-news.com
  
  Kanye West's Yeezy brand received $5 million in Covid-19 aid from the U.S. government, despite the rapper's personal wealth.
  
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• Watch Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus play ‘Dammit’ in ‘The Last Of Us Part II’

  07-07-2020 22:01 via nme.com
  
  The Last Of Us Part II has a fully functioning guitar within the game and Blink-182‘s bassist Mark Hoppus has used it to cover the bands popular song ‘Dammit’.Read More: The Last Of Us Part II is a masterclass in character assassination – and that’s a good thingHoppus has been streaming the game via Twitch and came across one of the numerous guitars throughout the game and use the PS4‘s touch pad to strum along. The tuning can be changed and a variety of chord
  
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• Martin Scorsese to direct new documentary about New York Dolls’ David Johansen

  07-07-2020 21:52 via nme.com
  
  Martin Scorsese will direct a new documentary about David Johansen, the musician best known as frontman of legendary punk band New York Dolls.
  Read More: “There’s no end in sight”: what we learned from Martin Scorsese’s new BBC short film about lockdown
  Showtime Documentary Films announced today (July 7) that Scorsese will co-direct with Dave Tedeschi, with whom he’s also worked on documentaries such as the Bob Dylan film No Direction Home and The Rolling
  
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• YouTube Seriously Expands Music Video Analytics for Artists — ‘This Is a Mic Drop Product’

  07-07-2020 21:49 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  YouTube has dramatically expanded its Analytics for Artists tools, including by rolling out mobile support and enhanced audience-interaction statistics. YouTube unveiled the upgraded Analytics for Artists program today, via a short video and a release published under the YouTube for Artists banner. Analytics for Artists is available to all official artist channels (via the YouTube Studio) […]The post YouTube Seriously Expands Music Video Analytics for Artists — ‘This Is a
  
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• YouTube Expands Music Video Analytics for Artists — ‘This Is a Mic Drop Product’

  07-07-2020 21:49 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  YouTube has dramatically expanded its Analytics for Artists tools, starting with mobile support and enhanced audience-interaction statistics. YouTube unveiled the upgraded Analytics for Artists program today, via a short video and a release published under the YouTube for Artists banner. Analytics for Artists is available to all official artist channels (via the YouTube Studio) presently, and […]The post YouTube Expands Music Video Analytics for Artists — ‘This Is a Mic D
  
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• Who Should Kanye West Pick as His Vice President? Vote!

  07-07-2020 21:46
  
  After years of stirring the pot in terms of his political opinions, Kanye West announced on July 4 that he’s running for president this year.
  Even though the announcement seems legit, there is still a lot to be done if West actually wants to appear on November’s ballot. According to CNN, Ye has yet to register with the Federal Election Commission, present a campaign platform and collect the amount of signatures needed to get on the ballot, among other steps.If Kanye we
  
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• Apple Music Expands Its Real-Time Lyrics Into Samsung Smart TVs

  07-07-2020 21:46 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Apple Music on Samsung Smart TVs now has access to the new real-time lyrics feature. Apple Music lyrics rolled out to Mac users in February. Soon after, Apple announced it would bring its music app to Samsung Smart TVs. The move is spurred by increased music listening on smart devices in the home. A recent […]The post Apple Music Expands Its Real-Time Lyrics Into Samsung Smart TVs appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• What Are the Best Free Podcast Apps of 2020?

  07-07-2020 21:24 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Podcasting is quickly becoming a replacement for radio in many American households. Spotify sits at the forefront of that growth, but it’s far from one of the best podcast apps on iPhone or Android. Take a look at these recommendations to find an app that suits your podcasting needs.  Scroll down for more details on […]The post What Are the Best Free Podcast Apps of 2020? appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• SiriusXM Is Buying Podcasting Platform Stitcher for $300MM – Report

  07-07-2020 21:24 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  SiriusXM is nearing a deal to buy podcasting company Stitcher in a deal rumored to be worth $300 million. The Wall Street Journal first broke the news, citing people who are familiar with the deal. SiriusXM is looking to expand its podcasting portfolio after Spotify’s big bet on podcasting. Spotify has spent over $500 million […]The post SiriusXM Is Buying Podcasting Platform Stitcher for $300MM – Report appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• Carl Cox Says Illegal Raves During Quarantine Are ‘Not the Answer’

  07-07-2020 21:24
  
  The prevalence of illegal raves during quarantine is increasing, and Carl Cox has some thoughts on the trend.
  In an interview with Sky News published on July 3, the legendary DJ/producer and dance world tastemaker said that, “These illegal parties are basically done out of frustration. Just done out of showing it’s our right to do what we want to do. It’s not the answer to this.”
  Cox’s comments come amidst a flurry of illegal dance-focused gatherings, including a pa
  
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• How Big Will the ‘Hamilton’ Bump Be?

  07-07-2020 21:19
  
  Following the Disney+ premiere of Hamilton: An American Musical on July 3, could the show’s cast album soar back up the Billboard 200 chart next week? And if so, just how big will that post-premiere bump be?
  Well, on the latest Billboard Pop Shop Podcast (listen below), the team dives into a discussion about the blockbuster musical’s Disney+ premiere, their experiences watching the show (both on Disney+ and live on stage), and just what kind of surge the cast album will get on next w
  
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• Post Malone’s ‘Circles’ Ties Longevity Record With 45th Week on Pop Songs Chart

  07-07-2020 21:17
  
  Post Malone’s “Circles” ties for the most weeks spent on Billboard’s Pop Songs radio airplay chart, as it scores a 45th week on the list (dated July 11).
  The single, released on Republic Records, matches the lengthy stays of three other hits. It’s the only song among the four by one male and no accompanying artists.
  The Pop Songs chart, which launched in October 1992, measures total weekly plays, as tabulated by Nielsen Music/MRC Data, among its reporting panel of o
  
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• Neil Young shares damning open letter to Donald Trump following Mount Rushmore rally

  07-07-2020 21:14 via nme.com
  
  Neil Young has shared an open letter written to Donald Trump, as the US President continues to use the musician’s work without permission.Read More: Neil Young – ‘Homegrown’ review: ‘lost’ mid-’70s album is a shimmering diamond well worth unearthingBefore Trump’s speech at Mount Rushmore last week, three of Young’s songs were heard blasting from the speakers – ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’, ‘Like a Hurricane’
  
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• Kehlani Is a Stunner in New Topless Photo

  07-07-2020 21:05
  
  Hello body! Kehlani bared it all in a new Instagram photo, and we’re not complaining.
  The singer shared a series of pictures on Monday night (July 6), and in the first slide, she’s seen rocking her natural curls, some hip-hugging jeans and her arms crossed over her bare chest.And while the topless snap caught our attention, the “swipe for a surprise” caption pointed out the two other photos in the series in which the star is in a baggy t-shirt and shorts, throwing up the
  
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• Chartbreaker: Young T & Bugsey Spent Years Preparing For Fame — Then One Viral Video Changed Everything

  07-07-2020 21:05
  
  It took six years for U.K. rap duo Young T & Bugsey to have a breakout U.S. hit — but their current single, “Don’t Rush,” aptly sums up the journey of their global ascent.
  Since releasing their first official track, “Poppa Bear,” back in 2014, the pair never stopped trying to make waves outside of their hometown of Nottingham. And now, not only have they entered the mainstream in London, but around the world, too.
  Young T & Bugsey (born Ra’c
  
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• Five Burning Questions: Blackpink Debut in the Top 40 With ‘How You Like That’

  07-07-2020 21:00
  
  It’s a huge week for Blinks, as South Korean girl group Blackpink debut at No. 33 on this week’s Billboard Hot 100 chart with new single “How You Like That,” while also setting a couple new YouTube records in the video’s debut week.
  “How You Like That” marks the group’s second top 40 hit on the Hot 100 — matching the No. 33 bow of their Lady Gaga collaboration “Sour Candy” from earlier this year — and their first without a W
  
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• What Is Your Song of the Summer 2020? Vote! (Week 6)

  07-07-2020 20:59
  
  Harry Styles is on a “Watermelon Sugar” high lately after his hit jumped 16-8 on the Billboard Hot 100 for his third top 10 song and debuted on the Songs of the Summer chart (dated July 11).
  Jack Harlow has been springing up on the tallies as well, with the assistance of DaBaby, Tory Lanez and Lil Wayne on his “Whats Poppin” remix that made “the biggest jump on the summery summary, bounding 16-11″ and shot up 8-2 on the Hot 100.
  While his d
  
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• Marcus King Announces ‘Four of a Kind’ Livestream Series

  07-07-2020 20:59 via rollingstone.com
  
  Billy Strings, Elizabeth Cook, and Mastodon's Brent Hinds will make guest appearances during themed concerts, including one that re-creates 'The Last Waltz'
  
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• U.S. Considering Ban on TikTok and Other Chinese Apps – Following India’s Ban

  07-07-2020 20:57 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the U.S. is considering a ban on TikTok and other Chinese apps. The move comes after India banned TikTok and 58 other Chinese-owned apps from its country. Apple and Google scrambled to remove the offending apps from their digital Indian storefronts. When asked whether the U.S. is exploring a […]The post U.S. Considering Ban on TikTok and Other Chinese Apps – Following India’s Ban appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• The Trump Administration Is Considering an Outright Ban on TikTok

  07-07-2020 20:57 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the U.S. is considering a ban on TikTok and other Chinese apps. The move comes after India banned TikTok and 58 other Chinese-owned apps from its country. Apple and Google scrambled to remove the offending apps from their digital Indian storefronts. When asked whether the U.S. is exploring a […]The post The Trump Administration Is Considering an Outright Ban on TikTok appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• Watch The 1975’s beautiful new video for ‘Don’t Worry’

  07-07-2020 20:54 via nme.com
  
  The 1975 have shared a new video for their track ‘Don’t Worry’ – you can watch it below.
  Read More: The NME Big Read – The 1975: “I just hope that my honesty is not seen as self-indulgent”
  The stripped-back piano ballad appears on the Manchester group’s latest album ‘Notes On A Conditional Form’, which was described by NME as being “the sound of a band with no sonic boundaries”.
  Tonight (July 7), Matty Healy and co. posted a
  
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• Song You Need to Know: Sad13, ‘Ghost (of a Good Time)’

  07-07-2020 20:53 via rollingstone.com
  
  Speedy Ortiz's Sadie Dupuis delivers a synth-pop earworm for your isolated summer
  
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• Lil Nas X says new album is “almost finished” and that he’s also working on a mixtape

  07-07-2020 20:51 via nme.com
  
  Lil Nas X has updated fans on the status of his forthcoming debut album, and revealed that it’s not all he has in the works.Read More: The best 2020 Grammys performances from Lil Nas X and BTS to Billie EilishThe ‘Old Town Road’ rapper said on Twitter today (July 7) that his first record is nearing completion, and that he’s also working on a mixtape.
  Nas X is asking fans who are producers to submit beats for the project, providing the email address [email protected]
  
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• Jonas Brothers Postpone ‘Blood’ Memoir Indefinitely

  07-07-2020 20:37
  
  Sorry to all the Jonas Brothers fans who expected to read Blood: A Memoir By The Jonas Brothers for their fall book club, because the group just pushed back the book’s release date again.
  “It’s important to us that our memoir ‘BLOOD’ is perfect and that we share it when the time is right. Because of that, we’re taking some extra time to write our story,” the JoBros wrote on Twitter yesterday (July 6). “We’ll update everyone shortly
  
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• 20 Questions With Shpongle’s Simon Posford: How Quarantine Influenced His Meditative Debut Solo LP

  07-07-2020 20:36
  
  Simon Posford has never headlined a mainstream dance music festival, but for those familiar with his name and output, the English musician is nothing less than a major electronic scene star.
  Posford and his collaborator Raja Ram began making music as Shpongle in the mid-’90s, using the project as a vehicle to pioneer the “psybient” genre that melded psychedelic trance, ambient music and world music into a mind-melting sound that many Shpongle devotees have described as nothing
  
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• The Oscars Say No to ‘Hamilton’: Lin-Manuel Miranda’s EGOT Will Just Have to Wait

  07-07-2020 20:34
  
  The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences loves Hamilton as much as everybody else, but they have ruled that the filmed version of the blockbuster musical currently streaming on Disney+ will not be eligible for Oscar consideration. An academy spokesperson told Billboard that it considers this “a filmed version of the stage play, not a feature-length film.”
  If you’re a serious Oscar expert—or just old—you may know that James Whitmore was Oscar-nominated for b
  
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• Music Venue Trust’s ‘The Writing Is On The Wall’ initiative opens new Camden Market gallery

  07-07-2020 20:30 via nme.com
  
  The Music Venue Trust have opened a new gallery displaying the gig posters featured in their ‘The Writing Is On The Wall’ campaign, which aims to raise funds for music venues that have been affected by the coronavirus crisis.
  Read more: Campaign to save hundreds of UK venues from “closing forever” is working – but it still needs support
  The initiative sees the MVT team up with TCB Merchandise and live agent/promoter Neil O’Brien to sell high-quality repro
  
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• A Timeline of Drake & Pusha T’s Feud

  07-07-2020 20:30
  
  It’s no secret hip-hop loves a good feud. The famed rivalry between Drake and Pusha T will forever live on in hip-hop encyclopedia books.
  Before their 2018 matchup, things were already rocky between the two rap juggernauts. Drake, who once revered The Clipse and even worked with Malice during the early beginnings of his career, would eventually endure a tireless battle with Pusha T dating back to 2011. Both parties continue to trade petty shots, with the most significant one landing in 201
  
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• The 1975 Imagine Utopia in Their New ‘Don’t Worry’ Video

  07-07-2020 20:25 via rollingstone.com
  
  Latest Notes on a Conditional Form visual takes place in a green city done up in CGI
  
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• Bad Bunny Makes Playboy History on First-Ever Digital Cover: Photos

  07-07-2020 20:25
  
  Bad Bunny might be M.I.A. from social media but that hasn’t stopped him from making big career moves—and Playboy history.
  On Tuesday (July 7), Bunny graced Playboy’s first-ever digital cover star with two covers. In the brand’s 66-year lifespan, Bunny also becomes the only man, besides the late Hugh Hefner, to appear solo on the cover.
  In a story dubbed “Bad Bunny Is Not Playing God,” the Puerto Rican artist opens up about his career, surprise 2020 albums, and
  
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• Spotify Downgraded by Bernstein: ‘It’s Unlikely Spotify Will Generate Much Earnings From Podcasts’

  07-07-2020 20:11 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Since unveiling a multiyear deal to become the exclusive home of The Joe Rogan Experience (JRE) in May, Spotify has experienced exponential stock-market growth, including several all-time-high prices and a valuation in excess of $50 billion. And while many investment firms have signaled confidence in the music streaming platform’s long-term prospects, Bernstein has downgraded its […]The post Spotify Downgraded by Bernstein: ‘It’s Unlikely Spotify Will Generate Much Earni
  
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• Justin Timberlake Voices Support for Removing Confederate Monuments

  07-07-2020 20:11 via rollingstone.com
  
  "Removing them is a symbol of respect for Black people in America and it’s a step toward progress and actual equality for all"
  
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• Terrell Hines enlists Vince Staples for new version of ‘Get Up’

  07-07-2020 20:07 via nme.com
  
  As he prepares to release his debut mixtape ‘Portal One: The Mixtape’, fast-rising Georgia artist Terrell Hines has shared a new collaboration with Vince Staples.Read More: Vince Staples – ‘FM!’ reviewYou can watch a lyric video for the pair’s new track ‘Get Up’ below, which is a remix of Hines’ 2019 track of the same name.“It’s always good to get a vision out with other artists who want to live in a created space outside of the d
  
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• Maejor Brings the Unique Sounds of Healing During Billboard Live At-Home Performance: Watch

  07-07-2020 20:02
  
  Maejor turned his Billboard Live At-Home performance Tuesday (July 7) into a much-needed healing session that also raised money for MusiCares.
  “It’s a crazy time … it’s a time of a lot of change. And I think that change can be good and change can be bad. And right now, we gotta just look for the good…. We gotta look for opportunity, how can we grow from it,” he said at the beginning of his set. And Maejor (real name Brandon Green) knows just how he
  
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• Kanye West & Travis Scott’s ‘Wash Us in the Blood’ Debuts Atop Billboard’s Spiritual Charts

  07-07-2020 19:44
  
  Kanye West’s “Wash Us in the Blood,” featuring Travis Scott, blasts in at No. 1 on Billboard’s streaming-, airplay- and sales-based Hot Christian Songs and Hot Gospel Songs charts dated July 11.
  The song previews West’s upcoming studio album, God’s Country.
  Released June 30, “Blood” hauled in 6.3 million U.S. streams and sold 18,000 downloads in the tracking week ending July 2, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data.“Blood” simultaneo
  
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• Why Jeff Tweedy Is Calling for Reparations in the Music Industry

  07-07-2020 19:43 via rollingstone.com
  
  "American culture is black culture," says the Wilco frontman. "It is real and it is true that [royalty theft] is an unaddressed crime."
  
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• Kanye West’s Company Received a Multi-Million Dollar PPP Loan From the U.S. Government

  07-07-2020 19:41 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Billionaire rapper Kanye West received a multi-million dollar PPP loan from the Trump administration, records now reveal. Records released from the U.S. Treasury’s Small Business Administration revealed the loans issued to the billionaire rapper, entertainer, and branding mogul. The money received is part of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) – part of the $2 trillion […]The post Kanye West’s Company Received a Multi-Million Dollar PPP Loan From the U.S. Government ap
  
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