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• Hudson Mohawke shares new ‘Poom Gems’ compilation

  30-08-2020 23:20 via nme.com
  
  Hudson Mohawke has released a new compilation called ‘Poom Gems’ – you can listen to it below.
  Read more: NME Radio Roundup: Christine and the Queens, Hudson Mohawke and more
  It comes after the Glaswegian producer put out ‘Big Booty Hiking Exhibition’, a collection of previously unreleased tracks, earlier this month.
  He also co-produced Ciara’s recent single ‘Rooted’ alongside production duo Stargate.
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• Watch 2Pac feature in producer Johnny J’s upcoming new documentary

  30-08-2020 22:43 via nme.com
  
  A preview of an upcoming documentary about producer Johnny J, best known for working with late rapper 2Pac, has been released – you can watch it below.
  Read more: Is 2Pac alive? A comprehensive guide to the rumours and conspiracy theories
  Johnny J (real name Johnny Jackson) was a multi-platinum songwriter and producer who worked on 2Pac albums ‘Me Against The World’ and ‘All Eyez On Me’, as well as a number of posthumous releases from the rapper.
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• Brandy & Monica ‘Verzuz’ Merch Has Arrived, With Proceeds Going to Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote

  30-08-2020 22:40
  
  It’s time to get hyped for Brandy and Monica’s Verzuz battle, which is only a day away.
  Official merchandise for the big night has been released, featuring the sleek split image of the singers’ faces that was used to announce their musical showdown. The pair of singers behind “The Boy Is Mine” will go head-to-head at 8 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 31, on Instagram and Apple Music.
  Limited edition tees (priced at $25) and hoodies ($40) are available to purchase online n
  
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• Fans Pick Blackpink and Selena Gomez’s ‘Ice Cream’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music

  30-08-2020 22:02
  
  Blackpink and Selena Gomez’s “Ice Cream” has topped this week’s new music poll.
  Music fans voted in a poll published Friday (Aug. 28) on Billboard, choosing the highly-anticipated collaboration between the K-pop girl group and pop superstar as their favorite new music release from the past week.
  “Ice Cream” brought in nearly 72% of the vote this week, beating out new music by Jaden Smith and Justin Bieber (“Falling for You”), Dua Lipa and
  
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• Metallica say their music inspires unity at a time when tensions are high

  30-08-2020 21:46 via nme.com
  
  Metallica have talked about how their music inspires unity at a time when tensions are high due to various social conflicts.
  Read more: Metallica’s new album – everything we know so far about the band’s 11th
  Speaking in a new interview, the legendary metal band discussed how their music helps channel the rage of their fans and whether or not they would leave the United States because of Donald Trump‘s presidency.
  “I feel a deeper connection to where I came from as I
  
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• Spike Lee Updates Michael Jackson’s ‘They Don’t Care About Us’ Video With Black Lives Matter Footage

  30-08-2020 21:33
  
  Spike Lee marked what would’ve been Michael Jackson’s 62nd birthday on Saturday (Aug. 29) by sharing a fresh take on his music videos for the late King of Pop’s “They Don’t Care About Us.”
  For the updated visual, titled “They Don’t Care About Us (2020),” the iconic film director combined scenes from his two previous videos for the 1995 protest song — one featuring Jackson in the streets of Brazil and another prison-set clip examining po
  
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• Katy Perry Drops New ‘Smile’ Videos for ‘Champagne Problems’ & ‘Tucked’: Watch

  30-08-2020 19:59
  
  Katy Perry continues to treat fans with new music videos for songs on her latest album, Smile.
  In the days leading up to — and following — the Friday (Aug. 28) release of Smile, the 35-year-old pop star has dropped daily installments as part of her “Smile Video Series” on YouTube. So far, she’s shared visuals for songs “Never Really Over,” “Harleys in Hawaii,” “Cry About It Later,” “Tucked” and “Champagne Pr
  
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• Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion’s WAP set to claim this week’s Official UK Number 1 single

  30-08-2020 19:55 via music-news.com
  
  The Official Chart: First Look, which airs on BBC Radio 1 today between 6pm – 7pm, offers a first glance of the Top 20 ahead
  
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• Watch Jean-Claude Van Damme cut a rug in French dance duo AaRON’s new video

  30-08-2020 19:35 via nme.com
  
  French dance duo AaRON have shared a new music video starring action star Jean-Claude Van Damme – you can watch it below.
  Read more: “I’ve never left the ’80s!” – Transformers man Stan Bush on the fist-pumping power of ‘The Touch’
  Entitled ‘Ultrarêve’, the clip, which is directed by the Bloodsport actor’s daughter Bianca Van Damme, sees him showcase his limber dance moves in a parking lot and by the sea.
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• Dave Grohl Accepts 10-Year-Old Girl’s Challenge for a Drum-Off: ‘Your Move!!!’

  30-08-2020 19:09
  
  It is on! Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has finally accepted a challenge by Nandi Bushell. The 10-year-old British girl issued the drum battle in an Aug. 17 YouTube video during which she covered the band’s hit “Everlong.”
  The 51-year-old rocker responded in a tweet from the band’s official account on Saturday (Aug. 29). “Challenge accepted,” he wrote, tagging the young musician. “Haven’t played these songs in a loooooong time…..thanks fo
  
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• Lockn’ Festival Postponed to October 2021

  30-08-2020 19:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  "Our hearts were hopeful that we could all be back together this year, but we have made the decision to move," organizers say
  
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• Jennifer Lopez loses bid to buy New York Mets baseball team

  30-08-2020 18:47 via nme.com
  
  Jennifer Lopez has expressed her disappointment in having to pull out of bidding for her father’s favourite baseball team, the New York Mets.
  Read more: Is the ‘Drake curse’ real? Five times Drake’s support has been a pox on sport
  On Friday night (August 28), the singer/actress and her fiancé, former New York Yankee star Alex Rodriguez, who led a group of investors to buy the Major League Baseball franchise, announced that they were withdrawing their bid to bu
  
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• Bad Bunny Addresses Racism, Elections & More In Surprise Song ‘Compositor Del Año’: Listen

  30-08-2020 18:42
  
  Bad Bunny may have been named songwriter of the year at the 2020 ASCAP Latin Music Awards in July, but that hasn’t stopped people on social media from questioning his victory due to his sometimes explicit lyrics. But the artist has a response to his critics, and it comes in the form of new music.
  In a surprise track released Sunday (Aug. 30), Bunny sends a message to his haters, expressing that there are more important issues going on in the world. “They fight because they gave me co
  
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• Rapper NLE Choppa says he thinks Elon Musk is an alien

  30-08-2020 18:14 via nme.com
  
  Memphis rapper NLE Choppa thinks there’s more to Elon Musk than meets the eye, claiming the philanthropist might be an alien.
  Read more: Who the hell is Elon Musk, and why are Grimes fans not happy about their relationship?
  Speaking in a new interview, the ‘Shotta Flow’ hitmaker discussed the Tesla founder’s SpaceX company and his plans to take people to Mars.
  “Look bro, you mean to tell me that Elon Musk is not alien?” NLE Choppa asked Bootleg Kev on his podc
  
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• Megan Thee Stallion Pays Tribute to Victims of Police Brutality During Virtual Concert

  30-08-2020 18:00
  
  Megan Thee Stallion took a powerful moment during her first virtual concert on Saturday (Aug. 29) to honor Black victims of police brutality.
  Wearing a sparkly jeweled lingerie-style outfit and backed by a several dancers, the hour-long paid livestream featured a twerk-filled set of Billboard Hot 100 hits such as “WAP,” “Savage” and “Hot Girl Summer.”
  Early on in the high energy performance, which had the production of an arena show minus the audience, Meg slo
  
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• Dave Grohl Accepts 10-Year-Old Drummer’s Virtual Drum-Off Challenge

  30-08-2020 17:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  Foo Fighters frontman sees Nandi Bushell's viral "Everlong," raises her Them Crooked Vultures' "Dead End Friends"
  
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• Biden Campaign to Target Young Voters With New Ads During 2020 MTV Video Music Awards: Exclusive

  30-08-2020 17:00
  
  Joe Biden’s campaign is set to launch two new commercials during the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards Sunday (Aug. 30) in an effort to engage the show’s Generation Z and millennial viewers, the Democratic presidential hopeful’s campaign tells Billboard exclusively.
  One of the ads, titled “Everybody Vote,” is based around an energetic rap that emphasizes the importance of voting and ends by referencing a website that gives more information on how to do so in each sta
  
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• 32 Most Outrageous MTV VMAs Moments

  30-08-2020 16:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  From Miley's twerk to Eminem being a jerk, the craziest highlights from the ceremony's wild past
  
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• James Brown’s family share touching tribute to Chadwick Boseman

  30-08-2020 14:27 via nme.com
  
  The family of James Brown have paid emotional tribute to Chadwick Boseman.Read More: Chadwick Boseman – 1976-2020: a real-life superhero who gave hope to manyBest known for his role as King T’Challa in the Marvel smash hit Black Panther, Boseman has died at the age of 43 following a four-year battle against colon cancer.
  His death was confirmed by his family who released a statement on the actor’s social media pages yesterday (August 29).
  Boseman also won acclaim for his p
  
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• Members of The Mission, The Cure, Depeche Mode and more share ‘Tower of Strength’ video

  30-08-2020 14:15 via nme.com
  
  The Mission’s Wayne Hussey has released the music video for the all-star cover of the band’s 1988 single ‘Tower of Strength’, with funds going towards coronavirus relief charities.
  Hussey is joined by Martin Gore, Lol Tolhurst, Andy Rourke, Midge Ure, Gary Numan, Budgie of Siouxsie and The Banshees, Slowdive’s Rachel Goswell, Bauhaus drummer Kevin Haskins, and more.
  The group have dubbed the project “ReMission International” and retitled t
  
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• Andy Bell has 'nearly lost it all' to fame

  30-08-2020 13:24 via music-news.com
  
  The Erasure star admitted his bandmate Vince Clarke has helped him over the years, and although they have "different" personalities
  
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• Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion collaborated on 'WAP' after meeting through their stylists

  30-08-2020 13:22 via music-news.com
  
  The pair's new track recently debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 with the greatest number of streams ever for a song's first week
  
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• Jimmy Page recalls meeting The Rolling Stones for the first time

  30-08-2020 13:03 via nme.com
  
  Jimmy Page has spoken about his earliest experiences meeting and recording with Rolling Stones duo Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.READ MORE: The Rolling Stones – their 10 best songsThe legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist performed on ‘Scarlet’, one of the previously unreleased songs included on the Stones’ forthcoming expanded edition of their 1973 ‘Goats Head Soup’ album.
  Speaking to The Times in a new interview published today (August 30), Page said:
  
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• Ozzy Osbourne: 'I'll never retire'

  30-08-2020 12:00 via music-news.com
  
  Wife Sharon, who is also Ozzy's manager, is also adamant her husband's health issues won't prevent him returning to the stage.
  
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• Leonard Cohen's estate 'specifically declined' RNC's request to use Hallelujah

  30-08-2020 12:00 via music-news.com
  
  Two different cover versions of the late crooner's famous ballad were played twice during the broadcast on Thursday.
  
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• Alicia Keys honoured by Swizz Beatz with special tribute

  30-08-2020 12:00 via music-news.com
  
  Alicia has overtaken Beyonce to snag the impressive title.
  
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• Watch Jason Momoa freak out over Metallica’s ‘S&M2’

  30-08-2020 11:23 via nme.com
  
  Jason Momoa has shared his excitement with fans after receiving an advance copy of Metallica‘s new ‘S&M2’ box set.
  “I got a really special present in the mail and I just want to show you some of it. It’s got everything in it, man. It’s amazing,” the Aquaman star said in a new Instagram post, showing off the release – which contains four LPs, two CDs, and a blu-ray documentary of the band’s 2019 performances with the San Francisco Symphony
  
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• Emily Eavis says Glastonbury still aiming for June 2021 and gives important update about ticket re-sale

  30-08-2020 11:10 via nme.com
  
  Emily Eavis has said Glastonbury is still aiming to go ahead in June 2021.READ MORE: The 50 greatest Glastonbury moments… ever!Some reports over the last week had suggested that the festival could move to a September date, but Eavis has dismissed the idea today on social media.
  Writing on Twitter, she said: “For those who have been asking, we have no plans to move next year’s Glastonbury to September 2021 – we’re still very much aiming for June.”
  Eavis a
  
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• John Lennon’s favourite cinema is under threat from owners Lidl

  30-08-2020 10:05 via nme.com
  
  The Liverpool cinema frequently visited by John Lennon and George Harrison during their youth is under threat of being rebuilt by supermarket chain Lidl.Read more: ‘Let It Be’ at 50: why The Beatles’ swansong is a lesson in never looking backThe building was best known as the Abbey Cinema in Wavertree during the 1960s, when Lennon paid tribute to the venue in an early draft of The Beatles‘ classic ‘In My Life’. “In the circle of the Abbey, I have seen so
  
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• Megan Thee Stallion makes political return to stage in new virtual concert

  30-08-2020 09:49 via nme.com
  
  Megan Thee Stallion has returned to the stage for her first performance since being injured in a shooting last month. READ MORE: The Big Read – Megan Thee Stallion: “I’m really working on my dynasty right now”Calling the live-streamed virtual concert her “first day back”, Stallion delivered an hour-long set alongside six dancers. The event was choreographed by Jaquel Knight, who also worked on Beyoncé’s performance as Coachella.
  “I
  
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• Brandon Flowers feels 'guilty' for enjoying lockdown break freedom

  30-08-2020 08:56 via music-news.com
  
  The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers admitted he feels a "bit guilty" for "enjoying" the chance to be at home during the coronavirus lockdown.
  
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• Cardi B surprised by notoriety of fame

  30-08-2020 08:54 via music-news.com
  
  Rapper Cardi B realised how famous her smash hit single 'WAP' has now made her when she was recognised by a "crackhead"
  
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• Mick Jagger: I 'did homework' for new movie role

  30-08-2020 08:49 via music-news.com
  
  Mick Jagger was careful to do his homework before starring in his new movie The Burnt Orange Heresy because he felt rusty after two decades away from acting.
  
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• Kesha makes sure her 'eyes sparkle' while wearing a face mask

  30-08-2020 08:00 via music-news.com
  
  Kesha is placing more importance on her eye make-up nowadays as the majority of her face is covered by a mask when she steps outside.
  
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• A new species of venomous snake has been named after Metallica’s James Hetfield

  30-08-2020 05:44 via nme.com
  James Hetfield has received the most metal of honours after a newly discovered species of snake was named for the Metallica vocalist.
  Discovered by a team of metal-loving scientists on Bioko Island in Equatorial Guinea, Atheris hetfieldi, a species of African Bush Viper, is characterised by “a triangular-shaped head and strongly-keeled scales, which gives them a dragon-like appearance”. Able to grow up to 52cm in length, it is the first new species of snake discovered in the area in
  
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• If ‘Folklore’ Turned You On to Taylor Swift, These Are the Deep Cuts You’ll Like

  30-08-2020 05:41
  
  So, maybe you were never into Taylor Swift. But you were intrigued by Folklore, and somehow it’s become your quarantine soundtrack.
  Would you like the rest of her discography? Where should you begin?
  Folklore is an album of stories, of (as Swift’s liner notes explain) “fantasy, history and memory,” crafted with some of her finest lyrics to date. But Swift has been writing fine songs for a long time.
  If you haven’t ventured far into her albums, an
  
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• The Weeknd: 'I want to write an album for a female artist'

  30-08-2020 02:15 via music-news.com
  
  The Weeknd has intentions to develop an album for a female voice.
  
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• Chadwick Boseman’s Final Tweet Becomes Twitter’s Most-Liked Post Ever

  30-08-2020 01:58
  
  The final tweet posted to Chadwick Boseman’s Twitter account sharing the news of his passing is now the most liked tweet of all time.
  The social media company announced the historic news on Saturday afternoon, sharing on their official account: “Most liked tweet ever. A tribute fit for a King. #WakandaForever.”
  “Fans are coming together on Twitter to celebrate the life of Chadwick Boseman, and the Tweet sent from his account last night is now the most Liked Tweet of all t
  
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