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• Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello’s Relationship: A Complete Timeline

  23-10-2020 23:50
  
  Shawnmila fans are rejoicing, as it seems that things are continuing to heat up between longtime pals Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello.
  The rumors come following the release of their steamy new single, “Senorita,” where the two get hot and heavy in the accompanying music video.
  The two have been going strong for over a year now, and Billboard has compiled a timeline of their journey out of the friendzone.2014 – Austin Mahone tourMendes and Cabello met almost six years
  
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• Listen to Kim Petras’ new Halloween track ‘Party Till I Die’

  23-10-2020 23:37 via nme.com
  
  Kim Petras has shared a new Halloween track called ‘Party Till I Die’ – scroll down the page to listen to it now.
  The German pop star has released music themed for the October holiday since 2018, when she shared the EP ‘Turn Off The Light, Vol. 1’. She followed it up with a full-length album a year later, which brought together the EP with a handful of new songs.Read more: Kim Petras live in Manchester: larger-than-life pop star wows with parallel universe mega-hits
  
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• Listen to Kim Petras’ new Halloween single ‘Party Till I Die’

  23-10-2020 23:37 via nme.com
  
  Kim Petras has shared a new Halloween single called ‘Party Till I Die’ – scroll down the page to listen to it now.
  The German pop star has released music themed for the October holiday since 2018, when she shared the EP ‘Turn Off The Light, Vol. 1’. She followed it up with a full-length album a year later, which brought together the EP with a handful of new songs.Read more: Kim Petras live in Manchester: larger-than-life pop star wows with parallel universe meg
  
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• Jennifer Aniston Says It’s ‘Not Funny to Vote for Kanye,’ Pleads With Americans to ‘Be Responsible’

  23-10-2020 23:33
  
  Jennifer Aniston hit the polls on Friday (Oct. 23), revealing that she voted for Democratic nominee Joe Biden and his vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
  “I dropped my ballot off, and I did it early,” she wrote alongside a photo of herself masked up at the ballot box. “I voted for them because right now this country is more divided than ever. Right now, a few men in power are deciding what women can and can’t do with their own bodies. Our current President has deci
  
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• Arlo Guthrie Retires From Touring: ‘It’s Time to Hang Up the Gone Fishing Sign’

  23-10-2020 23:31 via rollingstone.com
  
  "I’m happy, healthy and good to go, even if I’m not going anywhere," folk singer says
  
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• Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer and YouTube Continue to Profit From Hate – Investigation Reveals

  23-10-2020 23:20 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, and YouTube continue to profit from racist music, an investigation has revealed. The BBC investigation found an excerpt from a Hitler speech and other references to white power readily available. Spotify has tried to crack down on hateful content by updating its hate content policy. All the content caught by the […]The post Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer and YouTube Continue to Profit From Hate – Investigation Reveals appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• Lianne La Havas announces intimate, socially-distanced London shows

  23-10-2020 23:09 via nme.com
  
  Lianne La Havas has announced a series of intimate, socially-distanced shows to take place in London this winter.
  The musician released her self-titled third album in July but has been unable to perform it live yet because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.Read more: Lianne La Havas – ‘Lianne La Havas’ review: third time’s the charm (and a shrewd play for self-ownership)Now, La Havas will debut the record at four London shows in November and December. She will perf
  
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• Is Harry Styles Dropping a ‘Golden’ Music Video Soon?

  23-10-2020 23:03
  
  Harry Styles has something up his “Golden” sleeves.
  Fans on Twitter have been buzzing for weeks over rumors that the Fine Line opener will be Styles’ next single, and their theories were seemingly confirmed on Friday (Oct. 23).
  The Harry Styles HQ official Instagram page shared a photo of the star shirtless, wearing flowy floral pants and a yellow bucket hat, standing on rocks with a sea behind him. “GOLDEN,” the caption reads, without any further information.I
  
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• Spotify Relents on SongShift API Access With New Limitations

  23-10-2020 22:57 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Spotify has relented and made some changes to its developer terms of service agreement. SongShift will continue to function with Spotify – with new limitations. Last week, SongShift announced it could no longer support syncing Spotify with another music service. According to them, the Spotify Developer Platform Team reached out and complained. SongShift was told […]The post Spotify Relents on SongShift API Access With New Limitations appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• Spotify Abruptly Shut Down SongShift’s API Access — Then SongShift’s Users Fought Back

  23-10-2020 22:57 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Spotify has relented and made some changes to its developer terms of service agreement. As a result, SongShift will continue to function with Spotify – but with a new set of less-stringent limitations. Last week, SongShift announced it could no longer support syncing Spotify with another music service. According to SongShift developers, the Spotify Developer […]The post Spotify Abruptly Shut Down SongShift’s API Access — Then SongShift’s Users Fought Back appeared
  
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• Phoebe Bridgers: Listen to Our Revealing, Hilarious Podcast Interview

  23-10-2020 22:40 via rollingstone.com
  
  One of the greatest singer-songwriters of her generation explains her writing secrets on the new Rolling Stone Music Now podcast
  
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• Justin Bieber Sheds Light on His ‘Next Chapter’ in Upcoming YouTube Documentary

  23-10-2020 22:29
  
  Justin Bieber is happy, healthy and inspired, and he’s ready to show that in a new YouTube Originals documentary event.
  YouTube Originals announced on Friday (Oct. 23) Justin Bieber: Next Chapter, a follow-up to the hit 10-episode docuseries, Justin Bieber: Seasons, which chronicled the making of his album, Changes.
  This new 30-minute special, which premieres on Oct. 30 at 12 p.m. ET/9 p.m. here, finds Bieber giving a look at his life since quarantine, his relationship
  
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• First Stream Latin: New Music From Karol G, Rafa Pabon, Los Rivera Destino & More

  23-10-2020 22:28
  
  “First Stream Latin” is a compilation of the best new Latin songs, albums and videos recommended by the Billboard Latin editors. Check out this week’s picks below.Karol G, “Bichota” (Universal Music Latin)
  Following in the vein of “Tusa” and “Ay DiOs Mio,” Karol G has found her stride with her brand of languorous reggaetón; sensual but not overtly sexual, empowering but also feminine. Her latest, “Bichota,” produced with lo
  
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• Kid Rock attended presidential debate as Donald Trump’s guest

  23-10-2020 22:02 via nme.com
  
  Kid Rock attended the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden last night (October 23) as a guest of the president.Read More: Trump protest anthems: Our pick of the many, many anti-Trump songsThe musician was pictured next to fellow Trump supporter and professional golfer John Daly at the debate at Nashville’s Belmont University.
  Daly, who wore a stars and stripes blazer, tweeted a photo with Rock saying that they were “beyond blessed” to watch the debate. Po
  
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• What’s Your Favorite Song From Taylor Swift’s ‘Speak Now’ Album? Vote!

  23-10-2020 21:52
  
  Taylor Swift’s third studio album Speak Now turns 10 years old on Sunday, and Billboard wants to know: Which song is your all-time favorite?
  The album garnered three top 10 hits: the lead single “Mine” (No. 3), her breakup anthem “Back to December” (No. 6), and the title track (No. 8).
  “Speak Now” raises the stakes for her destined romance in comparison to her Fearless smash “You Belong With Me,” while “Better Than Reveng
  
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• High-Profile Pedophilia Lawsuit Against Michael Jackson Dismissed by Federal Judge

  23-10-2020 21:50 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  A judge has dismissed the high-profile pedophilia lawsuit filed by James Safechuck, one of two individuals who alleged in Leaving Neverland that he’d been abused by Michael Jackson as a child. L.A. County Superior Court Judge Mark Young tossed the suit earlier this week, marking the second time that the complaint has been dismissed since […]The post High-Profile Pedophilia Lawsuit Against Michael Jackson Dismissed by Federal Judge appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• Ozzy Osbourne says Eddie Van Halen once asked him to join Van Halen

  23-10-2020 21:49 via nme.com
  Eddie Van Halen once asked Ozzy Osbourne to join Van Halen, the former Black Sabbath frontman has revealed.
  Van Halen and Black Sabbath toured together back in the ‘70s and, when paying tribute to the late guitarist earlier this month, Osbourne said every time he saw the star “it was fun”.Eddie Van Halen, 1955 – 2020: a colossus who turned guitar solos into a firework displaySpeaking on the latest episode of his SiriusXM radio show Ozzy’s Boneyard, Osbourne said Van
  
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• From Ariana Grande to Ty Dolla $ign & More, What’s Your Favorite New Music Release? Vote!

  23-10-2020 21:47
  
  This week’s new music releases made artists switch “Positions” from pop star to the president and from featured artist to main singer.
  Hours after the final presidential debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, Ariana Grande seized control of the White House with a music video for her new single “Positions.” The song proves her indomitable force as a pop star in 2020 while peeling back more layers to her vulnerability by c
  
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• Here Are All the Cameos in Ariana Grande’s ‘Positions’ Video

  23-10-2020 21:43
  
  Ariana Grande took on the role of Commander in Chief for her timely, presidential new “Positions” music video.
  Much like her other creative pursuits, the pop star took her friends and family along for the White House ride, leaning on those she loves for the challenges that come with the top job.In honor of the video’s release (and a new Ari era), Billboard has put together a list of all of the familiar faces in the “Positions” music video. See below.T
  
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• Record Store Day 2020: 10 Great Exclusive Releases From the October Drop

  23-10-2020 21:33 via rollingstone.com
  
  From Alice Cooper to Warren Zevon, here are our favorite exclusives from the third RSD release date of 2020
  
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• Ariana Grande’s ‘Positions’ Album Is Coming Really, Really Soon

  23-10-2020 21:30
  
  Ariana Grande gave us the first taste of her new era on Friday (Oct. 23) with “Positions” and its White House-inspired music video. Luckily, fans won’t have to wait long to hear the full sixth album.
  Grande took to Twitter to reveal that Positions is also the name of the record, which will be arriving next Friday (Oct. 30). The accompanying rosy-tinted photo finds a close-up of Grande in graphic eye makeup and a sleek, 60s-inspired hairdo, looking off to the side with her
  
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• Doom, Drugs & ‘2050s Dubstep’: Holly Breaks Down His ‘Dark Skies & Holy Grail’ Mixtape Track By Track

  23-10-2020 21:27
  
  Rising Portuguese bass producer Holly may trade in heavy sounds, but he’s got lightness on his mind. On his new mixtape, Dark Skies and Holy Grail, the producer considers themes like death and drug use, but ultimately says the music is about “fighting the darkness that extinguishes our dreams.”
  Out via Hard Records, the hip-hop-leaning mixtape features a strong crew of collaborators including Baauer, UnoTheActivist, OG Maco and the late Mac P Dawg, with some production ass
  
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• From J Balvin & Deepak Chopra’s Q&A to the Voting Panel, Pick Your Favorite Part of Latin Music Week Day 4

  23-10-2020 21:18
  
  Friday’s (Oct. 23) programming for 2020 Billboard Latin Music Week included six back-to-back panels and showcases dedicated to Latin Music, culture and entertainment.
  J Balvin and Deepak Chopra kicked off the fourth and final day of the 2020 Billboard Latin Music Week with the “Mind and Music” panel, where they spoke on the art of meditation and how’s it’s helped them both on a personal level. The programming continued with Los Tigres del Norte and Becky G’s t
  
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• Busta Rhymes remembers losing high school rap battle to Jay-Z

  23-10-2020 21:12 via nme.com
  
  Busta Rhymes has looked back on his time at high school, and his rap battles with then fellow student Jay-Z.
  Appearing on 85 South Show, Busta looked back at the rise of fast flow and chopper rap in the mid-1990s. “Hov was on that shit really early,” he said, before recalling a rap battle with Jay-Z while the two of them were in high school.
  “Ultimately, Hov got the best of the battle in that moment,” he said. “I was just starting to figure out how to master my fasc
  
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• Anna Of The North Was Stuck Far From Home, So She Made Her Own

  23-10-2020 21:05
  
  Anna of the North tells MTV News how her new EP, 'Believe,' was born from a pandemic-induced displacement, and how the stripped-back production mirrors her own feeling of interiority.
  
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• Anitta’s Gaming Livestreams Dominate Top Facebook Live Videos Chart

  23-10-2020 20:44
  
  Anitta’s gaming livestreams on Facebook are a hit, with three of the streams taking the top three spots on Billboard’s Top Facebook Live Videos chart for September 2020.
  The chart, the latest of which recaps September 2020 activity, is a monthly look at the widest-reaching and most-reacted-to videos posted by musicians on Facebook Live, as tracked by media analytics company Shareablee. Rankings are determined by a formula that blends reactions, comments, shares and first-seven-days v
  
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• Bea Miller Wants You To ‘Feel Something Different’ With Her New EP

  23-10-2020 20:15
  
  Bea Miller's breakout single 'Feel Something' went viral with the 'Euphoria' TikTok challenge. On her new EP, 'Elated!,' it gets a peppy new sound
  
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• Idlewild, Belle & Sebastian and more to cover songs with their crew to raise money for live music workers

  23-10-2020 20:09 via nme.com
  Idlewild, Belle & Sebastian and more Scottish groups will cover songs with their roadies for a new album in a bid to raise money for live music workers.
  The live events industry has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, with restrictions on group gatherings seeing tours and festivals cancelled.Read more: #LetTheMusicPlay: Artists and industry call on government to protect crew and “the individuals that make up our treasured music scenes”In an effort to help those who wo
  
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• Rod Stewart New Year’s Eve assault case unlikely to go to trial

  23-10-2020 20:04 via nme.com
  
  An assault case against Rod Stewart over claims he punched a hotel security guard is unlikely to go to trial, US courts have heard.
  The incident took place at the on New Year’s Eve last December, with Stewart charged with simple battery after allegedly punching security guard Jesse Dixon in the chest.
  The musician’s son Sean faces the same charge for his involvement in the confrontation at the Breaker’s Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida. Both have pleaded not guilty.
  Dixon brought a
  
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• Karol G Is the Boss in New Video for ‘Bichota’

  23-10-2020 20:03 via rollingstone.com
  
  Karol G is set to perform at the 21st Annual Latin Grammy Awards
  
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• Struggling Club Owner Featured In Biden/Beastie Boys Ad Campaign Turns Out to Be a Wealthy Investor — Biden Pulls Spot After Alleged Harassment

  23-10-2020 19:53 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  The Beastie Boys made headlines earlier this week when “Sabotage” appeared in a Joe Biden campaign spot centering on the pandemic-related struggles of Michigan club owner Joe Malcoun. Now, it’s come to light that this individual is in fact a wealthy investor, and the Biden camp has pulled the advert following alleged harassment against Malcoun. […]The post Struggling Club Owner Featured In Biden/Beastie Boys Ad Campaign Turns Out to Be a Wealthy Investor — Biden Pu
  
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• Struggling Club Owner Featured In Biden/Beastie Boys Ad Campaign Turns Out to Be a Wealthy Investor — Biden Campaign Pulls the Spot After Alleged Harassment

  23-10-2020 19:53 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  The Beastie Boys made headlines earlier this week when “Sabotage” appeared in a Joe Biden campaign spot centering on the pandemic-related struggles of Michigan club owner Joe Malcoun. Now, it’s come to light that this individual is in fact a wealthy investor, and the Biden camp has pulled the advert following alleged harassment against Malcoun. […]The post Struggling Club Owner Featured In Biden/Beastie Boys Ad Campaign Turns Out to Be a Wealthy Investor — Biden Ca
  
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• Ariana Grande’s New Album: Here’s Everything We Know

  23-10-2020 19:45 via rollingstone.com
  
  The pop star's sixth studio album, 'Positions,' arrives next week
  
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• Tom DeLonge and Illenium share collaborative single ‘Paper Thin’

  23-10-2020 19:21 via nme.com
  
  Tom DeLonge and Illenium’s collaborative single ‘Paper Thin’ has arrived.Read More: Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Tom DeLonge, Angels & AirwavesThe track sees DeLonge take lead vocals on a mellow and melancholy verse, which are then distorted as it reaches a thumping EDM chorus.
  “Paper Thin was really a dream project for me,” Illenium said. “I got to collaborate with one of my favourite artists ever, Tom DeLonge. I feel like it h
  
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• The Twilight Sad share “lost” song ‘Tell Me When We’re Having Fun’

  23-10-2020 19:19 via nme.com
  
  The Twilight Sad have shared a “lost” song called ‘Tell Me When We’re Having Fun’ on streaming services for the first time.
  The track was released today (October 23) and, according to a tweet from the band, stems from the ‘No One Can Ever Know’ era.Read more: The Twilight Sad talk how Robert Smith and “birth, death, illness, uncertainty and self-hatred” shaped their new albumA fan asked the Scottish group on Twitter if the song featured on a
  
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• The Vamps’ Cherry Blossom takes album top spot

  23-10-2020 18:55 via music-news.com
  
  The Vamps make a triumphant return to the Official Albums Chart this week as their new album Cherry Blossom lands straight in at Number 1.
  
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• Internet Money claim UK Number 1 single with Lemonade

  23-10-2020 18:54 via music-news.com
  
  support. That’s just crazy to hear!”Lemonade finishes ahead of Ain’t It Different by just 1,700 chart sales, and logged 4.9 million streams this week.
  
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• PVRIS enlist RAYE for commanding new single ‘Thank You’

  23-10-2020 18:43 via nme.com
  
  PVRIS have shared a brand new track, which sees the Massachusetts band team up with London singer-songwriter RAYE.Read More: PVRIS: “Sometimes you’ve got to have the power – and the courage – to walk away”The song is one of five new tracks included on the newly released deluxe version of PVRIS’ recent album ‘Use Me’.
  “‘Thank You’ is about expressing gratitude to those who may have done you dirt, turning the fuck ups/heartbreaks in
  
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• U2’s the Edge on ‘All That You Can’t Leave Behind’ at 20: ‘It Was a Natural Moment to Reboot’

  23-10-2020 18:30 via rollingstone.com
  
  Ahead of a new deluxe reissue, the guitarist reflects on an album that reconnected the band with fans all over the globe
  
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• Watch “emotional vampire” Robert Pattinson join Haim for ‘Seth Meyers’ appearance

  23-10-2020 18:29 via nme.com
  Robert Pattinson joined Haim for their appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers last night (October 22).
  The band delivered a Halloween-themed performance of their song ‘3am’, which featured on their third album ‘Women In Music Pt. III’.Read more: Haim: “I think women make the best rock music”On the record, the track opens with a spoken word “voicemail” from a booty caller and, at the start of the performance, the band were seen declining a c
  
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• Stephanie Lambring Wrestles With Daddy Issues on an Alt-Country Gem

  23-10-2020 18:21 via rollingstone.com
  
  Nashville singer-songwriter channels Ruston Kelly and Lilly Hiatt on new song
  
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• Toni Braxton Narrates Broken Relationship in ‘Gotta Move On’ Video

  23-10-2020 18:07 via rollingstone.com
  
  Featured guitarist H.E.R. also appears in the emotional clip
  
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• Grandaddy share new version of ‘Underneath The Weeping Willow’ and tell us about 20 years of ‘The Sophtware Slump’

  23-10-2020 18:05 via nme.com
  
  Long-time listeners of Grandaddy won’t be surprised, but frontman Jason Lytle is not feeling overly optimistic right now. “We’re just going to fucking destroy everything,” he tells NME over the phone from LA, where he’s been sheltering in place since the start of the pandemic. “And end up going the way of the dinosaurs.”
  Humanity’s extinction wasn’t quite what he had in mind when he wrote the classic ‘The Sophtware Slump‘ 20 years
  
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• Four Tet says he has recorded a new album with Madlib

  23-10-2020 18:00 via nme.com
  
  Four Tet has announced that he’s recorded a new album alongside Madlib.
  Kieran Hebden revealed the news in the live chat alongside a stream on YouTube yesterday (October 22).READ MORE: Four Tet’s new album ‘Sixteen Oceans’ – and dance music in general – offers solace in self-isolationThe producer, who released his new album ‘Sixteen Oceans’ back in March, was DJing from his home studio, and popped into the chat to announce the new album.
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• Metallica and My Chemical Romance lead Aftershock 2021 line-up

  23-10-2020 17:38 via nme.com
  Metallica and My Chemical Romance will headline Aftershock 2021, the first line-up announcement has confirmed.
  Both bands were due to top the bill at the 2020 edition before it was shelved due to the coronavirus pandemic.Read more: Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Lars Ulrich, MetallicaThe festival is currently planning to return between October 7-10 2021 at Sacramento, California’s Discovery Park, global health crisis permitting. Promoters have said any necess
  
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• Elton John has launched his own Barbie doll

  23-10-2020 17:26 via nme.com
  
  A new Barbie doll modelled on Elton John has been revealed.
  Part of a collaboration with Mattel, the doll, costing $50 (£38), will be available in Walmart in the United States.
  Speaking to Rolling Stone about the new doll, John said: “Barbie is an icon in her own right, so having her pay tribute to my work and personal style is a real honour.
  “I hope that she inspires fans everywhere to fearlessly pursue their own dreams and limitless potential.”
  See the doll below, and o
  
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• Watch Royal Blood’s dark and dangerous new video for ‘Trouble’s Coming’

  23-10-2020 16:57 via nme.com
  
  Royal Blood have shared a new video for their comeback single ‘Trouble’s Coming’ – watch it below.
  The band made their return last month, sharing their first new material since 2017 album ‘How Did We Get So Dark?’.READ MORE: Royal Blood tell us about ‘Trouble’s Coming’ and their new album: “We’re seeing in colour for the first time”The new video, directed by Dir. Lx, sees the band in dark and stormy landscapes, with Mik
  
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• Karol G Packs A Punch, King Princess Goes Disco-Pop, And More Songs We Love

  23-10-2020 16:53
  
  This week's Bop Shop features reworked songs from Caroline Polachek and Mikey Ferrari, a disco-pop King Princess cut, a seismic new Nilüfer Yanya jam, and so much more.
  
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• Stevie Nicks says Dave Grohl is “one of the best drummers in the world”

  23-10-2020 16:50 via nme.com
  
  Stevie Nicks has called Dave Grohl “one of the best drummers in the world” after he collaborated with her on a new song.
  The Fleetwood Mac frontwoman released single ‘Show Them The Way’ wearier this month (October 9), which features the Foo Fighters star on drums.Read more: Stevie Nicks: “In Fleetwood Mac, Christine McVie and I were a force of nature”Speaking to Dazed, Nicks discussed getting Grohl to play on the track, saying she “couldn’t be happ
  
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• Machine Gun Kelly says his pop punk album is 'gonna make demand for guitar music go up'

  23-10-2020 16:17 via music-news.com
  
  The rapper believes his latest record - which is influenced by the genre's pioneers Blink-182 and produced by the band's drummer
  
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