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• Gigi Hadid Shows Her Baby Bump in Sweet Photo With Her Mom

  19-09-2020 23:17
  
  Gigi Hadid’s baby bump has made another appearance.
  Her mother, Yolanda Hadid, posted new snapshots on Instagram on Friday (Sept. 18) ahead of the arrival of Gigi and Zayn Malik’s child.
  “Waiting patiently for her angel to be born,” Yolanda captioned the black-and-white family photos. In one, she’s hugging her daughter’s belly. In the other, she and Bella Hadid are cradling Gigi’s belly with their hands.Before her mom posted these casual photos, Gigi had
  
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• Dolly Parton on Ruth Bader Ginsburg: ‘Her Message Rang Loud and Clear’

  19-09-2020 22:45 via rollingstone.com
  
  Country icon remembers Supreme Court Justice, who died Friday at 87
  
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• Listen to Aimee Mann’s haunting cover of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Avalanche’

  19-09-2020 22:29 via nme.com
  
  Aimee Mann has shared a cover of Leonard Cohen’s 1971 song ‘Avalanche’ – listen t it below.
  Read more: How posthumous albums, such as Leonard Cohen’s upcoming ‘Thanks For The Dance’, become hot property
  The haunting cover serves as the theme song for HBO’s true-crime docu-series I’ll Be Gone In The Dark, which is inspired by the book, I’ll Be Gone In The Dark: One Woman’s Obsessive Search For The Golden State Killer
  
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• Selena Gomez Shares Private Message to Facebook Leadership on Hate, Racism: ‘We Have a Serious Problem’

  19-09-2020 21:51
  
  Selena Gomez, one of the most influential stars on social media, went public Friday night (Sept. 18) with a private message she sent to Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg.
  Gomez, who counts 193 million followers on Facebook-owned Instagram and more than 77 million on Facebook, posted the message on Instagram Stories, calling out the Facebook founder and CEO and Sandberg, chief operating officer, with a plea to start a dialogue on the hot button issues of misinformation and hate
  
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• Asian Dub Foundation sample Stewart Lee Ukip routine in new track

  19-09-2020 21:26 via nme.com
  
  Asian Dub Foundation have released a new track that uses part of a stand-up routine by UK comedian Stewart Lee.
  Read more: Asian Dub Foundation – ‘More Signal More Noise’
  The political Hackney group’s latest track, ‘Comin’ Over Here’, samples the comic’s sarcastic takedown of Ukip’s anti-immigration stance, as performed on his BBC show Comedy Vehicle in 2014.
  It also includes lines from the Anglo-Saxon poem ‘The Wanderer’, wh
  
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• Machine Gun Kelly shares ‘Tickets To My Downfall’ cover shoot video

  19-09-2020 20:42 via nme.com
  
  Machine Gun Kelly has shared a behind-the-scenes video for the cover shoot for his upcoming new album ‘Tickets To My Downfall’ – you can watch it below.
  Read more: From Machine Gun Kelly to Lil Uzi Vert, rap-rock is back. And this time, it doesn’t suck
  The rapper, whose real name is Colson Baker, was forced to change the artwork for his new album after fans pointed out that it appeared to reference a photograph by Sen Mitsuji – and it emerged that thi
  
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• Kanye West Thanks Eminem for Rapping on Dr. Dre Remix of ‘Use This Gospel’

  19-09-2020 20:28
  
  Kanye West has revealed that Eminem will be featured on a Dr. Dre remix of Ye’s 2019 song “Use This Gospel.”
  Yeezy took to Twitter on Friday (Sept. 18) to show his appreciation Eminem for appearing on the forthcoming track, and noted that it’s currently one of his daughter North West’s favorites from her dad’s music catalog.
  “@Eminem THANK YOU FOR RAPPING ON THE DR DRE REMIX OF USE THIS GOSPEL I HAVW ALWAYS LOVED AND RESPECTED YOU AND IM HONORED TO HAVE
  
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• Listen to Bully’s quarantine cover of Billy Bragg’s ‘A New England’

  19-09-2020 19:49 via nme.com
  
  Bully continues to keep fans entertained during lockdown by sharing a cover of Billy Bragg‘s ‘A New England’ – you can watch it below.
  Read more: Bully on weathering a rough patch to make killer new album ‘SUGAREGG’: “Things really plummeted for a while”
  The cover is the latest in a series of re-workings by Alicia Bognanno’s solo project. In May, she took on on Nirvana classic ‘About A Girl’ and Orville Peck‘s ‘Turn To
  
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• See Replacements’ Official New Video for ‘Can’t Hardly Wait’

  19-09-2020 19:31 via rollingstone.com
  
  New clip - which reuses footage from "The Ledge" and "Alex Chilton" promos - features remastered audio from upcoming Pleased to Meet Me reissue
  
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• La Mosca’s Guillermo Novelis Details Hometown Livestream From Argentina: ‘It’s Very Symbolic For Us’

  19-09-2020 19:06
  
  La Mosca, the Argentine big band whose infectious, danceable songs — including “Para no verte más” and “Todos tenemos un amor” — became hits throughout Latin America, will livestream their first quarantine show, #Deramalloalmundo (From Ramallo to the World), on Saturday (Sept. 19).
  The caveat: all nine band members will be onstage.
  “There are nine of us, and we are all essential,” says lead singer Guillermo Novellis, speaking on the phone fr
  
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• Demi Lovato Remembers Ruth Bader Ginsburg as a ‘Super Hero’ in Heartfelt Tribute

  19-09-2020 18:20
  
  Demi Lovato is joining the list of artists mourning the loss of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died on Friday (Sept. 18).
  The 28-year-old pop star took to Instagram on Friday (Sept. 18) to recognize the legal and feminist icon’s decades-long commitment to equal rights while serving on the Supreme Court.
  “RBG, you are a super hero,” Lovato wrote alongside a black-and-white photo of Ginsburg. “For those that don’t know, she spent every day fighting for
  
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• Taylor Swift sends 40 signed copies of ‘Folklore’ to Edinburgh record store

  19-09-2020 18:00 via nme.com
  
  An Edinburgh record store received a helping hand from Taylor Swift this week after a box of signed CDs showed up at their shop.
  Read more: Taylor Swift – ‘Folklore’ review: pop superstar undergoes an extraordinary indie-folk makeover
  Assai Records, which has shops in Dundee and Edinburgh, received 40 signed copies of the singer’s new album ‘Folklore’, which NME called “fresh, forward-thinking and, most of all, honest” in a four-star review.
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• Lee Kerslake, Ozzy Osbourne and Uriah Heep Drummer, Dead at 73

  19-09-2020 17:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  Drummer played on Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman
  
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• 5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (September 19)

  19-09-2020 16:00
  
  From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week:
  Bad Bunny’s Virtual Concert
  Bad Bunny will perform a livestream concert for Uforia’s Music Series in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The show will be live-streamed Sept. 20 via UforiaMusic.com, and can also be watched on Bad Bunny’s&nbs
  
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• Alicia Keys’ ‘If I Ain’t Got You’ was almost a Christina Aguilera song

  19-09-2020 15:47 via nme.com
  
  Alicia Keys has revealed she almost gave her song ‘If I Ain’t Got You’ to Christina Aguilera before it became one of her signature records.
  Read more: Alicia Keys – ‘ALICIA’ review: an enriching blend of empathy, positivity and self-knowledge
  Speaking in a new interview, the Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter discussed her time working with Aguilera on the pop star’s 2002 album ‘Stripped’.
  “She reached out and was like, ‘Would
  
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• Uriah Heep and Ozzy Osbourne drummer Lee Kerslake has died

  19-09-2020 15:02 via nme.com
  
  Lee Kerslake, best known as the drummer for Uriah Heep and Ozzy Osbourne, has died aged 73.
  His death was confirmed by former Uriah Heep bandmate Ken Hensley, who said Kerslake died in the early hours of this morning (September 19) after succumbing to prostate cancer following a long battle with the illness.“It’s with the heaviest of hearts that I share with you that Lee Kerslake, my friend of 55 years and the best drummer I ever played with, lost his battle with cancer at 03:30
  
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• Stevie Nicks Pays Tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg: ‘She Was a Political Rock Star’

  19-09-2020 15:01 via rollingstone.com
  
  "She was my hero. She fought for me, and all women," singer writes of Supreme Court judge and feminist icon
  
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• Lars Ulrich: Motorhead knew how to 'unite' people from different genres

  19-09-2020 15:01 via music-news.com
  
  Lars Ulrich believes Motörhead was the first band to "really unite fans" from multiple different genres.
  
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• Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Killer Mike and more pay tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg

  19-09-2020 13:11 via nme.com
  
  Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez and Killer Mike are among those who have paid tribute to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
  The legal and feminist icon died on Friday (September 18) at her home in Washington, of complications from metastatic pancreatic cancer. She was 87.
  Following her death, many artists took to social media to remember Ginsburg, amid a crucial time for the judicial system in the United States.
  “I am heartbroken to hear of the passi
  
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• Lady Gaga's new video features nods to her mental health issues

  19-09-2020 12:15 via music-news.com
  
  The singer thanked her fans for their support during her turbulent health journey.
  
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• Dr. Dre's wife seeking trademark cash for rapper's name and classic album

  19-09-2020 12:15 via music-news.com
  
  The former couple is currently fighting over the terms of a prenuptial agreement.
  
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• ACM Awards bosses stand by historic Entertainer of the Year tie amid backlash from fans

  19-09-2020 12:15 via music-news.com
  
  Many country music fans took to social media to air their concerns.
  
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• Steve Miller unearths 1970 live tribute to Jimi Hendrix on 50th anniversary of his death

  19-09-2020 11:55 via nme.com
  
  Steve Miller has unearthed his tribute to Jimi Hendrix – a rendition of his band’s ‘Peppa Sauce’ recorded live on September 18, 1970, the day the legendary guitarist died.
  Read more: Inside Jimi Hendrix’s blood-spattered record collection
  Shared yesterday (September 18) to mark the 50th anniversary of Hendrix’s death, Miller’s tribute was recorded at San Rafael, California’s Pepperland.
  “The next song is in memory of Jimi Hendrix,” Mill
  
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• Kanye West reveals there’s a Dr. Dre remix of ‘Use This Gospel’ featuring Eminem

  19-09-2020 11:03 via nme.com
  
  Kanye West has revealed that there’s a Dr. Dre remix of his 2019 track ‘Use This Gospel’ featuring Eminem.
  Read more: Kanye West – ‘Jesus Is King’ review: an iconoclast sounds peaceful and fulfilled on this jubilant gospel collection
  Taking to Twitter to share the news, West thanked Em for appearing on the track that has been remixed by Slim Shady’s longtime friend and business partner, Dre.
  “@Eminem Thank you for rapping on the
  
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• Miley Cyrus records new tracks about Liam Hemsworth relationship

  19-09-2020 10:50 via music-news.com
  
  Miley Cyrus has recorded a number of new songs about her relationship with Liam Hemsworth.
  
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• Steps feared being slammed for 'insensitive' song title

  19-09-2020 10:45 via music-news.com
  
  Steps worried they'd be slammed for being "insensitive" with the title of their new single.
  
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• Listen to previously unreleased version of Chris Cornell’s ‘Only These Words’

  19-09-2020 10:20 via nme.com
  
  A previously unreleased version of Chris Cornell‘s ‘Only These Words’ has been shared to mark the 16th birthday of the singer’s daughter, Toni.
  Read more: Nine spine-tingling moments from the emotional Chris Cornell tribute show
  The former Soundgarden and Audioslave frontman’s estate shared the song in a post on Instagram, accompanied by a video that features family photographs of Chris and Toni together.
  “Your dad would be so proud of the smart, strong, beaut
  
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• iHeartRadio Music Festival 2020: 5 Can’t-Miss Moments

  19-09-2020 05:37
  
  When the iHeartRadio Awards opened on Friday (Sept. 18), no one knew the evening would be rocked by the news that Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had passed away. A politically loaded occurrence beyond day-to-day music news, the response was overwhelming on social media. At the same time, music fans looking to enjoy an evening of music were ready and accounted for, helping to celebrate the sounds that bring us together in the toughest times.
  ALICIA KEYSThe tireless champion of the unde
  
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• Busta Rhymes drops new single ‘YUUUU’ featuring Anderson .Paak

  19-09-2020 05:17 via nme.com
  
  Busta Rhymes has shared a music video for new single ‘YUUUU’, featuring Anderson .Paak.
  The monochromatic video, which dropped at midnight last night (September 18), follows a narrative where Busta and .Paak target each other as assassins. It was directed by Benny Boom and Busta Rhymes, with creative direction from Sam Lecca. Watch it below..Paak produced the beat and provided vocals for the new track. He celebrated the collaboration on Twitter, writing, “Shout out to my OG! On
  
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• Marilyn Manson refused painkillers after breaking leg in stage fall

  19-09-2020 04:45 via music-news.com
  
  Marilyn Manson has recollected that he didn't take an painkillers after a horrendous injury.
  
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• Kanye West worries fans with early morning tweet-and-delete about murder fears

  19-09-2020 04:45 via music-news.com
  
  Kanye West has tweeted disturbing missives about being murdered.
  
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• Billie Eilish hits out at irresponsible pandemic party-goers

  19-09-2020 04:45 via music-news.com
  
  Billie Eilish has lashed out at people partying through the pandemic and will not release her next album until people can dance in the streets again.
  
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• ACM Awards Spark Sales Gains for Old Dominion, Eric Church & More

  19-09-2020 04:03
  
  The Academy of Country Music Awards (Sept. 16) sparked sizable sales gains for the songs performed on the show, according to initial reports to Nielsen Music/MRC Data.
  Collectively, the songs performed on the three-hour CBS-TV show sold 57,000 downloads in the U.S. on Sept. 16-17, up 544% compared to the 9,000 sold on Sept. 14-15.
  The sales numbers include the original versions of songs covered on the show (such as Patsy Cline’s “Crazy,” covered by Carrie Underwood) and those h
  
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• Cardi B Opens Up About Offset Divorce: ‘Sometimes People Really Do Grow Apart’

  19-09-2020 03:21
  
  Cardi B is squashing the rumors about her divorce from Offset.
  The “WAP” rapper hopped on Instagram Live on Friday (Sept. 18) to thank her fans for “all the love and prayers” they’ve been sending her. “However, I don’t really need it. I’m okay,” she added. “I wanted to let y’all know I have not shed not one tear.”
  “Every single time that this guy has been so crazy, so f—ed up and it hits the media, I’m alwa
  
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• Mariah Carey, Katy Perry & More Mourn Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Thank Her for a ‘Lifetime of Service’

  19-09-2020 02:08
  
  Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Friday (Sept. 18) at her home in Washington, of complications from metastatic pancreatic cancer. She was 87.
  Following the death of the legal and feminist icon, amid a crucial time for the judicial system in the United States, artists flooded social media with messages of mourning and concern for the future of the country.See messages from Mariah Carey, Katy Perry and more.
  Thank you for a lifetime of service. Thank you for changing history. We w
  
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• Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Dies At 87

  19-09-2020 01:51
  
  Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died Friday at her home in Washington, the court says. She was 87.
  Ginsburg died of complications from metastatic pancreatic cancer, the court says.
  Her death just over six weeks before Election Day is likely to set off a heated battle over whether President Donald Trump should nominate, and the Republican-led Senate should confirm, her replacement, or if the seat should remain vacant until the outcome of his race against Democrat Joe Biden is known.
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• YOASOBI Logs Fifth Week at No. 1 on Japan Hot 100 After Leading Streaming & Video for 15 Weeks

  19-09-2020 01:02
  
  YOASOBI’s “Yoru ni kakeru” returns to No. 1 for the fifth time on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, dated Sept. 7 to 13. The long-running hit that has hovered near the top of the chart for weeks leads streaming and video views for the 15th week, respectively, while also coming in at No. 2 for karaoke and No. 6 for downloads.
  “Yoru ni kakeru” sees a slight dip in figures for streaming (from 9,259,480 to 9,011,832 streams) and also a decrease in video views (from 7,871,642
  
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• J-pop Trio Perfume Talk New Single, Look Back on Coachella Performance & More

  19-09-2020 01:00
  
  J-pop dance trio Perfume is celebrating multiple milestones this year, as 2020 marks the 20th anniversary of the group’s formation and the 15th of its major label debut.On Sept. 16, the trio dropped “Time Warp,” its first new single in two and half years. Along with the coupled track called “Saisei,” the release explores the years that the three women and their longtime collaborator Yasutaka Nakata have spent working together to perfect their art, and their current
  
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• First Country: New Music From Keith Urban, Luke Combs, Bon Jovi & Jennifer Nettles and More

  19-09-2020 00:25
  
  Keith Urban, The Speed of Now, Part 1Musical explorer Urban returns with his latest sonic alchemy that blends several music genres, all united by his singular guitar playing and vibrant vocals. From the funk/electronica of “Out The Cage,” featuring Breland and Nile Rodgers to a gorgeous duet with P!nk on “One Too Many” and his sizzling guitar work on “Forever” and the social justice call of “Say Something” (which turns into a much more personal sta
  
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• Thomas Coesfeld to Succeed BMG’s Maximilian Dressendörfer as CFO

  19-09-2020 00:10
  
  Thomas Coesfeld has been named deputy chief financial officer at BMG, effective Oct. 15. He will assume the role of CFO on April 1, 2021, succeeding Maximilian Dressendörfer, who is taking on new responsibilities at the company.
  Since June 2019, Coesfeld has served as chief strategy officer on the executive committee of the Bertelsmann Printing Group, a division of BMG’s parent company Bertelsmann. He also serves as CSO at Mohn Media. In his new role, he will report to BMG CEO Hartwig
  
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• Kanye West promises to “personally” get Taylor Swift her masters back

  19-09-2020 00:05 via nme.com
  
  Kanye West has said he will “personally” help Taylor Swift get her master recordings back as he continued to discuss rights issues in the music industry on Twitter.
  The rapper began the conversation around record deals and artists’ rights earlier this week (September 15) when he shared his own contracts with Sony and Universal.Read more: Taylor Swift: every single album ranked and ratedWest posted pages of his deals on Twitter and said he wouldn’t release any new music un
  
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