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• Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross Welcome Second Child Together

  31-10-2020 23:38
  
  Congratulations are in order for Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross, who recently welcomed their second child together.
  The married couple announced the exciting news with an adorable snapshot of their new baby boy, Ziggy, on social media over the weekend.
  “10-29-2020 Ziggy Blu Ross. Our sweet boy has arrived! I’m over the MOON we are so Blessed!” Simpson captioned the Instagram post on Saturday (Oct. 31).In the sweet photo, Ziggy is sound asleep while swaddled in brown blanket with
  
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• Common releases new EP ‘A Beautiful Revolution Part 1’

  31-10-2020 22:34 via nme.com
  
  Common has shared a new EP called ‘A Beautiful Revolution Part 1’ – you can listen to it below.Read more: Common: “I needed to unlearn some of the things I thought I had to be as a black person”The seven-track project, which will be released on vinyl and CD in February next year to celebrate Black History Month in America, features collaborations with Black Thought of The Roots, Lenny Kravitz and Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter PJ.
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• Joy to the Polls Enlists Swizz Beatz, Billie Joe Armstrong, Maggie Rogers & More for Voting-Inspired Playlists

  31-10-2020 21:51
  
  Need some music for Election Day on Nov. 3?
  Look no further than a new playlist series on Spotify from non-partisan group Election Defenders, whose Joy to the Polls campaign has helped develop voting-inspired playlists from artist like Swizz Beatz, Billie Joe Armstrong, Maggie Rogers and others.
  “We’re thrilled to announce these playlists from so many wonderful partners, people and communities in every corner of the country,” Nelini Stamp, campaign director at Electio
  
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• Listen to ANOHNI’s haunting cover of Gloria Gaynor’s ‘I Will Survive’

  31-10-2020 21:42 via nme.com
  
  ANOHNI has shared a beautifully haunting cover of Gloria Gaynor‘s ‘I Will Survive’ – you can listen to it below.Read More: 30 covers that are better than the originalsThe cover arrives with footage of ANOHNI performing live in the ’90s and a story about how Facebook once offered her $200,000 to use the song in an ad campaign which she declined.
  Sharing the cover on YouTube, the former Antony And The Johnsons frontwoman wrote: “In June, Facebook offer
  
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• Bruce Springsteen Lends His Voice to Joe Biden’s ‘Hometown’ Campaign Ad: Watch

  31-10-2020 20:54
  
  Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has enlisted Bruce Springsteen to narrate a new campaign advertisement about the former vice president’s “hometown” of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
  “Scranton, Pennsylvania. Here, success isn’t handed down. It’s forged in sweat, grit and determination,” Springsteen says in the ad. “This is his hometown. In Scranton, good times aren’t promised. But here, and in towns across America, times are harder than t
  
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• Killer Mike calls for a revolution on new track ‘Greatness’ with WooDaReleast

  31-10-2020 19:50 via nme.com
  
  Killer Mike has joined WooDaReleast on a new track called ‘Greatness’ – you can listen to it below.Read more: Run The Jewels: “The world’s gonna reset and then we’re gonna burn that motherfucker down”The new record is set to land a forthcoming compilation album being put out by Pharrell’s creative collective i am OTHER in collaboration with SoundCloud.
  The politically-charged banger hears the Run The Jewels rapper rally up listeners as th
  
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• Ariana Grande Cautions Fans About Halloween Parties Amid Pandemic: ‘Stay Your A–es Home’

  31-10-2020 19:11
  
  What’s the spookiest thing about Halloween this year? The ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to Ariana Grande.
  The “Positions” singer took to social media on Saturday (Oct. 31) to share a cautionary message about the importance of having fun and celebrating All Hallows’ Eve, but also being safe and maintaining social distancing.
  “Happy best day of the year everyone!” Grande wrote alongside an adorable photo of a kitten with bat wings on Instagram. “
  
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• Van Halen’s David Lee Roth shares previously unreleased track with John 5

  31-10-2020 18:51 via nme.com
  
  Van Halen‘s David Lee Roth has shared a previously unreleased track called ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow Bar And Grill’ – you can listen to it below.Read more: Eddie Van Halen, 1955 – 2020: a colossus who turned guitar solos into a firework displayThe track is taken from an unreleased album Roth wrote and recorded several years ago with guitarist John 5, who before working with the likes of Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie got his big break playing on Roth’s 1
  
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• Lil Nas X Dazzles With Nicki Minaj-Inspired Halloween Costume

  31-10-2020 18:12
  
  Lil Nas X is channeling his inner Nicki Minaj for Halloween 2020.
  On Friday night (Oct. 30), the “Old Town Road” star took to social media to share several photos of himself dressed in full drag as Minaj from her 2011 music video for “Super Bass.”
  “NAS MARAJ,” Lil Nas captioned the impressive gallery, referencing Nicki’s legal surname.In the colorful images, Lil Nas X is seen wearing a pink jumpsuit, full make-up, fake breasts, and a two-tone wig while s
  
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• Lizzo Dresses Up as the Fly on VP Mike Pence’s Head for Halloween

  31-10-2020 16:42
  
  Lizzo has fans buzzing over her Halloween costume this year.
  The 32-year-old singer took to Instagram on Saturday (Oct. 31) to share hilarious photos of herself dressed as the pesky fly sitting on top of Mike Pence’s head during the vice presidential debate in early October.
  “FLYYYYY AF!” Lizzo captioned the photo, which shows her crouching atop the VP’s perfect head of white hair.In another post, the “Truth Hurts” singer shared a video of herself seductively
  
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• Lenny Kravitz explains why he dropped out of Marvin Gaye biopic

  31-10-2020 15:54 via nme.com
  
  Lenny Kravitz has opened up about his involvement in one of several ill-fated biopics on soul legend Marvin Gaye.
  Cameron Crowe, Jamie Foxx, Scott Rudin and Dr. Dre have all reportedly been attached to projects telling the story of the late Motown icon at various points, though none have materialised as yet.READ MORE: Marvin Gaye – ‘You’re The Man’ reviewKravitz signed on for one such project in 2012, titled Sexual Healing and helmed by Julien Temple, the director behind
  
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• 1919 frontman Rio Goldhammer running for Mayor of West Yorkshire

  31-10-2020 15:53 via nme.com
  
  Rio Goldhammer, frontman of post-punks 1919, has announced his plan to run for Mayor of West Yorkshire.
  The vote for the position is set to take place on Thursday May 6, 2021, in line with a number of local elections across the UK.
  In his statement announcing his bid, Goldhammer wrote: “The Metro Mayor should be considered, as Dan Jarvis stated, an interim position. I pledge to serve a single term, and to use this role to fight for a One Yorkshire devolution deal.
  “I am committed to
  
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• What’s The Best Latin Collaboration of October 2020? Vote!

  31-10-2020 15:30
  
  October has officially come to an end, but if there’s one thing we will remember the month for, it’s the wave of new Latin music fans received in the past 31 days.
  Becky G dropped her collaboration with Ozuna, Thalia teamed up with Farina and Sofia Reyes, Bad Bunny and Jhay Cortez surprised fans with another collab, and Sech closes the month with his spooky reggaeton with J Balvin, to name a few.
  We’re highlighting all of the collaborations featured on our weekly First Stream L
  
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• 5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (October 31)

  31-10-2020 15:00
  
  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:
  Early Voters
  From Luis Fonsi to Becky G and Marc Anthony, Latin superstars are voting early and encouraging their fans to do the same. Proudly wearing his “I Voted” sticker, the “Despacito” singer took to social media to share why he’s voting
  
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• Megan Thee Stallion teams up with DJ Chose for ‘THICK (Remix)’ – listen

  31-10-2020 13:25 via nme.com
  
  Megan Thee Stallion has collaborated with DJ Chose on a new remix of his song ‘THICK’ – listen to the track below.READ MORE: Megan Thee Stallion: “I’m really working on my dynasty right now”The rapper makes a guest appearance on the Houston DJ’s track from earlier this year, which originally featured BeatKing – marking the latest collaboration for Megan following her team-up with Cardi B for the chart-topping single ‘WAP’ earlier this y
  
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• Members of Anthrax, Mastodon and more pay tribute to Chris Cornell with Soundgarden cover

  31-10-2020 12:45 via nme.com
  
  An all-star cast of metal bands have come together to pay tribute to Chris Cornell with a new Soundgarden cover.
  Members of Anthrax, Mastodon and Alice In Chains have shared the version of ‘Rusty Cage’, which comes with its own video.READ MORE: Nine spine-tingling moments from the emotional Chris Cornell tribute showThe new cover version opens with an endorsement from Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil. Watch it below.Menghi of the band Metal Allegiance, who was part of the team t
  
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• Damon Albarn says artists “should be allowed” to perform during pandemic

  31-10-2020 12:34 via nme.com
  
  Damon Albarn has shared his concerns about the live music industry in a new interview, stating his belief that artists should be permitted to continue performing as the coronavirus pandemic continues.READ MORE: How you can do your bit to help save the future of live musicSpeaking to Sky News, he said: “If people are willing to perform, they should be allowed to. No one should be forced to do anything, but if people are willing then somehow we can make it work so everyone can feel comfortab
  
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• Taylor Swift grants U.S. politician access to her songs for first time

  31-10-2020 12:15 via music-news.com
  
  The pop star's track Only the Young features in the latest ad.
  
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• Mel B calls on Eddie Murphy for more child support

  31-10-2020 12:15 via music-news.com
  
  The former couple share daughter Angel.
  
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• Justin Bieber: 'I want to help people who feel suicidal, like I did'

  31-10-2020 12:15 via music-news.com
  
  The singer made the confession in his new YouTube documentary, Justin Bieber: Next Chapter.
  
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• Serj Tankian discusses “high probability of genocide of Armenians” in new interview

  31-10-2020 12:06 via nme.com
  
  Serj Tankian has discussed the “high probability of genocide of Armenians” in a new interview.
  Tankian’s comments come as shelling continues in the Republic of Artsakh, an ethnic Armenian region internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan, this month, with observers warning that a genocide against Armenians in the region is imminent.
  Speaking about the situation to The FADER, Tankian wrote: “After the Nagorno-Karabakh War ended in 1994 a ceasefire was signed and the
  
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• WizKid releases new album ‘Made in Lagos’ – listen

  31-10-2020 11:13 via nme.com
  
  WizKid has released his new album ‘Made in Lagos’, following an initial delay out of respect for recent events taking place in Nigeria.READ MORE: WizKid – ‘Made In Lagos’ review: star quality and a sense of homecomingThe album was originally scheduled for release on October 15, but the Lagos-born singer decided to delay the release while he joined a host of musicians, including Beyoncé and Burna Boy, in calling for an end to police brutality and Nigeria&rsquo
  
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• Neil Young details 50th anniversary reissue of ‘After The Gold Rush’

  31-10-2020 10:58 via nme.com
  
  Neil Young is set to celebrate 50 years of ‘After The Gold Rush’ with a special anniversary reissue of the classic album.
  Young’s third studio album celebrated half a century in the world last month (September 19).READ MORE: Neil Young – ‘The Times’ EP review: classic protest songs reworked to reflect the current chaosThe new reissue will come out on CD on December 11 via Reprise, with a vinyl box set edition also set to be released at the later date of M
  
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• Soccer Mommy shares trippy video for ‘Crawling In My Skin’

  31-10-2020 10:25 via nme.com
  
  Soccer Mommy has shared a trippy new video for ‘Crawling In My Skin’ – watch it below.
  The track appears on singer-songwriter Sophie Allison’s second album ‘Color Theory’, which came out back in February.READ MORE: Soccer Mommy: “I just want to feel like a Victorian vampire woman”Speaking of the hazy, psychedelic new video, Allison said: “I’m excited to put out this video for crawling in my skin right at the end of spooky season. I hope
  
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• Billie Eilish shares video urging Texans to vote in US election

  31-10-2020 10:06 via nme.com
  
  Billie Eilish has released a new video in the build-up to the imminent US presidential election, specifically appealing to Texas residents to vote.READ MORE: Billie Eilish live in LA: teen superstar builds a brave new world (and has a message for the real one)The US state has typically been a Republican stronghold – though a higher than usual voter turnout has led to speculation that the key state could be closely contested.
  Although the election itself doesn’t take place until Tuesd
  
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• Watch Yungblud’s new video for stripped-back version of ‘Cotton Candy’

  31-10-2020 09:50 via nme.com
  
  Yungblud has shared a new stripped-down version of his recent single ‘Cotton Candy’ – watch its video below.
  The original version of the track was shared earlier this month, with its own video following a week later.READ MORE: Yungblud — his best cover versions, from Drake to OasisThe new video for ‘Cotton Candy Live AF’ sees Yungblud perform the track in a living room, backed by stripped-down instrumentation.
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• The Avalanches share snippets of ‘We Will Always Love You’ test pressing

  31-10-2020 04:14 via nme.com
  
  The Avalanches have shared several snippets of their forthcoming album ‘We Will Always Love You’, recorded from a test pressing.
  The enigmatic plunderphonics duo took to Twitter today (October 31) to announce that they had just heard the test pressing of the album for the first time. They then shared three, eight-second clips of previously unheard tracks from the album.
  “We just approved the test pressings they sound incredible. Avalanches records need to be heard on vinyl!&rdq
  
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• For King & Country, Kanye West Among 2020 GMA Dove Awards Winners: Complete List

  31-10-2020 04:00
  
  For King & Country won artist of the year at the 51st GMA Dove Awards, which aired Friday (Oct. 30) on TBN. The Australian brother duo, consisting of Joel and Luke Smallbone, is the first duo ever to win in that top category.
  For King & Country also won short form video of the year for “God Only Knows,” a collab with Dolly Parton. For King… is one of seven artists who won two awards this year. The others are Tauren Wells, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Selah, Hillsong Worsh
  
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• Perfume Genius performs ‘Nothing At All’ and ‘Jason’ for ‘Kimmel Live!’

  31-10-2020 03:21 via nme.com
  
  Perfume Genius has shared a unique performance direct from the Californian desert in an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.READ MORE: Perfume Genius: “I’ve been ‘Fuck you’ my whole life, but I’ve found a new way to do it”Mike Hadreas, best known by his stage name Perfume Genius, visited Joshua Tree, California with his band to perform ‘Nothing at All’ and ‘Jason’. Both tracks feature on the musician’s latest album, ‘Set My Hea
  
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• Saweetie Addresses Birkin Comment After Backlash: ‘We Deserve to Be Treated Like a Queen’

  31-10-2020 02:33
  
  Saweetie had the Internet talking last week when she made a comment while promoting her new song, “Back to the Streets,” gushing over her boyfriend Quavo buying her a luxurious Birkin bag.
  “If he not getting you a Birkin, if he not paying for your bills, then throw that n—- back to the streets, OK?” she proclaimed via Instagram Live, which had critics calling her out for putting material objects above deep human connection and healthy relationships.
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• Kanye West publishes open letter as political ad in New York Times

  31-10-2020 02:30 via music-news.com
  
  Kanye West has shared his political vision for the United States, suggesting that justice and education stand to be improved.
  
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• Jimmy Page has been 'cautious' while self-isolating in London

  31-10-2020 02:30 via music-news.com
  
  Jimmy Page informed fans that XYZ, a side project he started with Yes members Chris Squire and Alan White, is unlikely to ever be released.
  
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• Halsey wins restraining order against guitar-smashing fan

  31-10-2020 02:30 via music-news.com
  
  A man arrived at Halsey's neighbour's house several times asking for the singer, prompting the neighbour to call the police.
  
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• Dave Grohl, His Mom & Jill Biden All Agree That Teachers Are ‘Rockstars’

  31-10-2020 02:07
  
  Just days before next week’s presidential election, Dave Grohl and his mother Ginny sat down (virtually) with Democratic nominee Joe Biden’s wife Jill to discuss the importance of education.
  “I was raised by a school teacher, so I knew as a child how hard my mother worked, not just at the school, but within the community,” Grohl says at the beginning of the four-minute clip.
  “The teachers are the rockstars,” Biden proclaims, to which the Foo Fighters star whol
  
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• Smaller Streaming Services Are Getting Shut Out by the MLC, Sources Say

  31-10-2020 01:39 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  As the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) continues to build itself, sources have revealed that smaller streaming services are pushing back against their perceived lack of input in the development process. One source, who asked to remain anonymous, reached out to Digital Music News with word of the troubling behind-the-scenes disputes. Mechanical Licensing Collective officials and […]The post Smaller Streaming Services Are Getting Shut Out by the MLC, Sources Say appeared first on Digi
  
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• What’s Really Going on With Q Prime, Ron Burkle & Red Hot Chili Peppers

  31-10-2020 01:33
  
  At management company Q Prime, the Red Hot Chili Peppers are out, Journey is in and a rumored $80 million deal with Ron Burkle’s Yucaipa Companies investment firm was never close to closing, according to multiple sources.
  In what’s become a whirlwind story about one of music’s biggest management companies, there are rumors worth correcting: While the Chili Peppers did leave Q Prime, as Hits reported earlier this month, it was to bring management in-house and not to be managed b
  
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• Busta Rhymes Reunites With Mariah Carey on ‘Where I Belong’

  31-10-2020 01:25
  
  It’s been 18 years since Busta Rhymes and Mariah Carey delivered their thumping collaboration, “I Know What You Want.” Now, in 2020, the duo have reunited on a brand new track that pays homage to their 2002 hit.
  Rhymes dropped his new album, Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God​​​​​​​, on Friday (Oct. 30), which features Carey on “Where I Belong.” The song, with a beat equally as head-bopping as the their prior co
  
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• Metallica, ‘Beetlejuice’ & More: Here Are the Coolest 2020 Halloween Music Light Shows

  31-10-2020 00:57
  
  Halloween looks a bit different this year due to the global pandemic, with trick-or-treating, parties and concerts all paused.
  Thankfully, a number of creative families have put together entertainment that can be enjoyed safely from a distance. Transforming their entire properties into colorful, stunning light shows, houses across the nation have put the fun back into spooky season (no matter how scary this year may seem).We at Billboard have compiled our favorite light shows this year.&nbs
  
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• Apple One Is Here – Apple Music, TV+, iCloud, Arcade In One Package

  31-10-2020 00:41 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  The Apple One subscription bundle is now available in the US and abroad, combining several services. The new bundled subscription allows Apple users to pay one monthly price for Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, iCloud, and select other services. New users can subscribe to the bundle via the App Store on iOS. The Apple […]The post Apple One Is Here – Apple Music, TV+, iCloud, Arcade In One Package appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• Listen to the Ultimate Day of the Dead Playlist: Angela Aguilar, Carlos Rivera & More

  31-10-2020 00:40
  
  Day of the Dead, celebrated Nov. 1-2, is one of the oldest traditions in Mexico, when the community commemorates the deceased with offerings, altars and more.
  Often associated with sugar skulls, visits to the graveyards and colorful altars, it’s believed that people return from the dead to coexist with their loved ones and celebrate life after death on these dates.
  As tradition holds, altars are placed in family homes or at graveyards and are decorated with orange Cempasúchil flower
  
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• Ariana Grande’s Producer Was Just as Surprised as You Were About ‘Positions’ Release Date

  31-10-2020 00:29
  
  Ariana Grande and her right-hand producer Tommy “TBHits” Brown told Wall Street Journal Magazine in an interview published Friday (Oct. 30) about the unique recording process behind her sixth album Positions, out now.
  Brown, who’s also worked with Justin Bieber, Megan Thee Stallion and Travis Scott, has been working side by side with Grande since her 2013 debut album Yours Truly. “This girl can really, really sing and she’s really, really go
  
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• The Players Behind Gabby Barrett’s ‘I Hope’ (feat. Charlie Puth): See the Full Credits

  31-10-2020 00:23
  
  Gabby Barrett’s post-breakup, breakout country single “I Hope” reaches a new peak of No. 6 on the Hot 100 this week, in its 43rd week on the listing. Along the way, Barrett picked up pop singer-songwriter Charlie Puth, who is now officially credited on the song’s listing for his duet version with Barrett.
  With notable crossover success, the duet also enters its second straight week atop Adult Pop Songs, in its 24th week on the chart, and previously led the Country Ai
  
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• First Spin: The Week’s Best New Dance Tracks From Camelphat, Alesso, Beth Lydi, SG Lewis & More

  31-10-2020 00:19
  
  New Music Friday is intense. Hundreds of songs drop from artists around the world, and you’re supposed to somehow find the best ones. It’s fun work, but it’s time-consuming — so we at Billboard Dance want to give you a hand. Each week, we sift through the streams and dig in the digital crates to present the absolute must-hears from the wide breadth of jams.
  At the end of another week, the dance world hath delivered a new track from Skrillex (with the producer promisi
  
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• Randy Rainbow Helps Voters Decide Who’s ‘The One’ With Hilarious New Debate Parody

  31-10-2020 00:13
  
  “Go pick your man, move your cakes, boo!”
  Randy Rainbow is debating who the presidential man of his dreams is just days before 2020 election with a hilarious new parody comparing Donald Trump and Joe Biden, trying to decide who is “the one.”
  Set at the final presidential debate to the tune of Enchanted’s “That’s How You Know,” Randy notes that “it’s just about time for me to cast my ballot! But will I vote for Donald? Or will I vot
  
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• You Won’t Believe These 30 Artists Aren’t Already in the Country Music Hall of Fame

  31-10-2020 00:10
  
  While the Country Music Hall of Fame’s medallion ceremony to honor this year’s three inductees — Hank Williams Jr., Marty Stuart and songwriter Dean Dillon — is on hold, due to the COVID-19 pandemic (“The museum will host a medallion ceremony…as soon as we are able to gather safely,” a spokesman told Billboard), it’s not too early to start thinking about next year’s inductions.
  With all of these honorary awards, also including the Rock
  
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