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• Damon Albarn hints at future Gorillaz collab with Paul McCartney

  06-11-2020 23:59 via nme.com
  Damon Albarn has hinted that a Gorillaz collaboration with Paul McCartney could arrive in the future.
  The animated band feature guest artists on every track of theirs, with their new album ‘Song Machine Season One: Strange Timez’ including contributions from the likes of Beck, St Vincent and Kano.Read more: The Big Read – Gorillaz: “Murdoc leaving has been like a massive meteor strike, but instead of wiping out all life, it just blew up one really annoying dinos
  
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• Spotify vs. Apple Music: Which Is the Best Music Streaming Platform?

  06-11-2020 23:58 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  The music industry has always persuaded on rivalries. The following comes from Reviews XP, a Digital Music News partner. With the rise of music streaming platforms and services over the last ten years, another new rival can be added to the already predominant group. While there are a number of music streaming platforms to choose from, Spotify, […]The post Spotify vs. Apple Music: Which Is the Best Music Streaming Platform? appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• First Country: New Music From Jason Aldean, Billy Ray Cyrus, Barry Gibb and Jason Isbell

  06-11-2020 23:56
  Jason Aldean, “Blame It on You”As Aldean’s current album, 2019 chart topper 9, nears its first anniversary, he releases his third single from the project and follow up to No. 1 Country Airplay hit, “Got What I Got.” The mid-tempo track finds Aldean convincingly wallowing in his own misery over his woman leaving him and knowing, despite trying to blame it on everyone else, it’s his own damn fault. (Hopefully, the powers that be release “Champagne Town,&rd
  
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• System of a Down Releases First New Songs in 15 Years to Support Armenia

  06-11-2020 23:55
  
  The reignited conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan has provoked System of a Down to raise their voices in support of their Armenian homeland by releasing their first new songs in 15 years.
  On Thursday, the hard rock band dropped “Protect the Land” and “Genocidal Humanoidz” that “speak of a dire and serious war being perpetrated upon our cultural homelands of Artsakh and Armenia,” according to System’s Bandcamp page. Members Serj Tankian, Dar
  
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• DMX Opens Up About the Origins of His Crack Addiction, Says He Was Given a Laced Blunt

  06-11-2020 23:36
  
  DMX got vulnerable in a new interview with Talib Kweli on his People’s Party show, sharing his story of crack addiction and how it started.
  “I learned that I had to deal with the things that hurt me,” he shared. “I didn’t really have anybody to talk to… in the hood, nobody wants to hear that… Talking about your problems is viewed as a sign of weakness when actually it’s one of the bravest things you can do. One of the bravest things you can
  
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• DJ Chose’s ‘Thick’ Snags First Week at No. 1 on Top Triller U.S Chart

  06-11-2020 23:19
  
  In its sixth week on the chart, DJ Chose’s “Thick,” featuring BeatKing, rises to No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Triller U.S. list dated Nov. 7.
  The Top Triller U.S. and Top Triller Global charts highlight the biggest songs on Triller based on a formula blending the amount of views of videos containing a respective songs, the level of engagement with those videos and the raw total of videos uploaded featuring each song, according to Triller. Data for the charts is represent
  
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• Chance the Rapper, Big Sean & More Mourn the Loss of King Von

  06-11-2020 23:06
  
  Chicago drill rapper King Von (born Dayvon Daquan Bennett) died at age 26 on Friday morning (Nov. 6) after he was shot at an Atlanta nightclub, the Atlanta Police Department confirmed to Billboard.
  The shootings took place around 3 a.m., when an argument between two groups turned into a fight, Atlanta Police Deputy Chief Timothy Peek told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Bennett arrived at a hospital shortly after the shooting via private vehicle.The rapper, who gr
  
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• Google Ordered to Stop Selling Ads to Ticket Resellers In France

  06-11-2020 22:50 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  A Paris court has barred Google from selling ad space to third parties that are attempting to resell event tickets without the promoter’s permission. The court reiterated in its order that companies must receive written authorization from promoters to sell and/or advertise secondhand concert tickets – and that Google must assure that said authorization is […]The post Google Ordered to Stop Selling Ads to Ticket Resellers In France appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• BTS Faces Disbandment as Military Enlistment Deadline Approaches

  06-11-2020 22:50 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Will BTS disband in the face of upcoming military service? Here’s what we know. So far, the South Korean government has seemed unwilling to give BTS an exemption. Seoul’s defense ministry has suggested that exceptions may be made. But Defense Minister Suh Wook told local lawmakers that exceptions are not under consideration. However, a postponement […]The post BTS Faces Disbandment as Military Enlistment Deadline Approaches appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• Stevie Wonder & Smokey Robinson Extend Iconic Billboard Chart Legacies

  06-11-2020 22:48
  
  Undisputed legends Stevie Wonder and Smokey Robinson extend their Billboard chart careers to a seventh and eighth decade, respectively, as each debuts on the Adult R&B Songs airplay chart (dated Nov. 7).
  Wonder scores the higher entrance, with “Where Is Our Love Song,” featuring Gary Clark Jr., at No. 23. The start marks Wonder’s first appearance on Adult R&B Songs since “Someday at Christmas,” with Andra Day, kicked off in the same position during the 2016-
  
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• Donald Glover says only ‘The Sopranos’ can touch ‘Atlanta’ seasons three and four

  06-11-2020 22:37 via nme.com
  
  Donald Glover has said only The Sopranos “can touch” the next two seasons of Atlanta and teased his “biggest by far” musical project.
  The musician, actor and showrunner made the comments in a rare period of activity on Twitter earlier today (November 6).Read more: Childish Gambino – ‘3.15.20’ review: rap’s Renaissance man lets guard down with most personal record to dateAfter tweeting about a voting PSA ‘Get Your Booty To The Polls&rsquo
  
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• Live Concerts Have Only ‘Small’ Impact on Spread of COVID-19, German Study Finds

  06-11-2020 22:34
  
  LONDON — With music concerts still off-limits in the vast majority of countries, a German University study looking at how coronavirus spreads indoors could offer a welcome glimmer of hope for the struggling live industry.
  According to research conducted by professors at the University Medicine Halle (Saale), the risk of getting infected with COVID-19 at an indoor seated concert falls somewhere between “low and very low,” as long as a venue is properly ventilated and adequate hy
  
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• King Von’s Ex Asian Doll Shares Heartbreaking Message After His Death: ‘I’m Not Strong Enough’

  06-11-2020 22:27
  
  Chicago rapper King Von (born Dayvon Daquan Bennett) died at age 26 after being shot at an Atlanta nightclub, and his ex girlfriend Asian Doll took to social media to mourn the loss of her loved one.
  “I’ll never be the same I just hope you visit me in all my dreams I just wanna sleep so I can picture us again I just wanna close my eyes & never open then again…. Von I’m gone,” she tweeted on Friday (Nov. 6) with a heartbroken emoji.
  “My heart is
  
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• Dua Lipa Says Women Need to Work ‘A Little Bit Harder’ If They Want to Be Taken Seriously In the Music Industry

  06-11-2020 22:20 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Dua Lipa discusses some of the challenges women face in the music industry in a recent interview. The British pop star says women are always fighting to prove themselves in the industry. “That’s just being a woman in the industry,” she confirms. “A lot of people see it, particularly in pop music, that you’re manufactured […]
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• Dua Lipa Says Women Must Work Harder to Be Taken Seriously in the Music Industry

  06-11-2020 22:20 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Dua Lipa discusses some of the challenges women face in the music industry in a recent interview. The British pop star says women are always fighting to prove themselves in the industry. “That’s just being a woman in the industry,” she confirms. “A lot of people see it, particularly in pop music, that you’re manufactured […]The post Dua Lipa Says Women Must Work Harder to Be Taken Seriously in the Music Industry appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• Whitney Houston’s 25 Best Songs: Staff Picks

  06-11-2020 22:10
  One of the most lauded and beloved vocalists of all time, Whitney Houston was a once-in-a-generation vocal talent who left behind an imposing, enduring catalog despite passing away all too soon in 2012 at age 48 of an accidental drowning. With 11 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 and 23 top 10s on that chart, Houston’s songs and stylings impacted everything from pop to R&B to dance to gospel – not to mention the world of film, where her acting and music propelled The Bodyg
  
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• The Weeknd & Maluma, Miley Cyrus & Stevie Nicks, and More: What’s Your Favorite New Music Release? Vote!

  06-11-2020 22:08
  
  This week has been quite the whirlwind, with the anticipation of the 2020 election results still looming, but at least we can pause the madness for a moment and press play on new music.
  The Weeknd and Maluma take listeners on a vacation to “Hawai” with the official cross-cultural remix, featuring Spanish vocals from the Canadian-Ethiopian superstar.
  Miley Cyrus and Stevie Nicks also cooked up a cross-generational remix, but the “Midnight Sky (Edge of Midnight)”
  
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• First Spin: The Week’s Best New Dance Tracks From Zhu & 24kGoldn, Shimza, Rina Taniguchi & More

  06-11-2020 22:07
  
  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.
  Well, it’s been a week. As “electionchella” extends into its fourth day, we’re taking o
  
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• Fortnite Returns to iOS via Browser – Bypassing Apple’s App Store Again

  06-11-2020 22:04 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Fortnite could return to iOS devices via browser – a move Apple is unlikely to be able to prevent. Nvidia, a computer graphics card maker and chipset titan, has developed a cloud gaming service. Dubbed GeForce Now, the service allows gamers to play games they own from any device – even a browser. Fortnite is […]The post Fortnite Returns to iOS via Browser – Bypassing Apple’s App Store Again appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• First Stream Latin: New Music From Vicente Fernández, Carmen DeLeon, Maffio & More

  06-11-2020 22:04
  
  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.
  Vicente Fernández, “El Caballo de Mi Padre” (Sony Music México)
  Regional Mexican music titan Vicente Fernández releases the second single, a heartwarming track titled “El Caballo de Mi Padre,” from his forthcoming album. Penned by Bulmaro Bermúdez, the classic ranchera
  
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• Lady Gaga, John Legend & More Are Optimistic About Joe Biden Winning Georgia

  06-11-2020 21:57
  
  After days of around-the-clock vote counting, Democratic nominee Joe Biden surpassed incumbent Donald Trump in the state of Georgia, leading at the time of publication by less than 2,000 votes.
  With just about 8,000 votes and about 8,900 overseas and military ballots left to count, according to The Washington Post, American are feeling hopeful about a Biden win in Georgia, which would grant him 16 crucial electoral college votes.Following the news of the Peach State turning blue, celeb
  
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• Listen to Killer Be Killed’s furious new track ‘Inner Calm From Outer Storms’

  06-11-2020 21:54 via nme.com
  
  Killer Be Killed, the supergroup led by Dillinger Escape Plan vocalist Greg Puciato and Mastodon‘s Troy Sanders, have shared new track ‘Inner Calm From Outer Storms’ – listen below.
  The track is the third preview of the band’s upcoming album ‘Reluctant Hero’, which lands on November 20 via Nuclear Blast.READ MORE: Mastodon’s Troy Sanders tells us about Gone Is Gone’s new album and his busy year of projectsThe new track follows the recent rele
  
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• A brewery in Reading has made two Blink-182-inspired beers

  06-11-2020 21:47 via nme.com
  
  A brewery in Reading has made two beers inspired by a pair of Blink-182’s classic songs.
  The independent Phantom Brewery Co also took inspiration from the band’s past albums for the cans housing the alcohol.Read more: Blink-182 – ‘Nine’ review: the spiritual follow-up to the classic ‘Untitled’The two beers include ‘Feeling This’, which is a pale ale using Columbus and Cascade hops, and dry hopped with Citra and Mosaic. The can is designed in
  
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• Dua Lipa and Madonna bonded over mutual support for Black Lives Matter movement

  06-11-2020 21:45 via music-news.com
  
  Dua Lipa was nervous chatting to Madonna on the phone.
  
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• Wave of European Lockdowns Sets Stage for Murky 2021 Concert Season

  06-11-2020 21:29
  
  When the Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro started planning its 2021 concerts — set to begin April 11 at Liverpool’s Mountford Hall — lead singer Simon Neil suggested a title that suits the mood of Europe’s live sector: the Fingers Crossed Tour.
  Biffy’s six-city U.K. tour, with dates set for London, Bristol and Cambridge, is planned for the earliest that most promoters in the country — and elsewhere in Europe — expect to mount full-capacity shows. “We
  
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• YG and Nipsey Hussle’s ‘FDT’ Triples in Sales, Quadruples in Streams on Election Day

  06-11-2020 21:25
  
  While it took three extra days to become anything close to official, it now appears almost certain that the American people have voted Donald Trump out of office — and on Election Day, many voiced their opinion on his tenure with their music consumption as well as their ballot.
  YG’s virulent anti-Trump anthem “FDT,” featuring the late Nipsey Hussle, saw huge spikes in both sales and streams on Tuesday (Nov. 3). The song grew from a negligible amount of sales the day befor
  
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• Executive of the Week: SB Projects President/Ithaca Holdings Partner Allison Kaye

  06-11-2020 21:18
  
  Ariana Grande has returned to a familiar place: the top of the charts. With her song “Positions,” the singer set a record with her fifth straight single debut at No. 1 on the Hot 100, while the song also became the first to simultaneously debut at No. 1 on both of Billboard’s new global charts, became her third straight to debut at No. 1 on Streaming Songs, and gave Grande the distinction of being the only artist to have three Hot 100 No. 1 debuts within a single year, followin
  
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• PETA Urges USDA to Investigate ‘Tiger King’ Don Antle After Lil Pump’s Visit

  06-11-2020 21:12
  
  After Lil Pump took a trip to notorious Tiger King star Doc Antle’s Myrtle Beach Safari, PETA has submitted a complaint to the U.S. Department of Agriculture over a stunt during the visit.
  Earlier this week (Nov. 4), Antle posted a video on Instagram of the rapper getting lifted up by an elephant named Bubbles via his trunk, which PETA’s associate director of captive animal law enforcement Debbie Metzler noted in her complaint as “exceptionally dangerou
  
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• David Crosby’s Producer (and Son) James Raymond Releases New Election-Themed Song

  06-11-2020 21:04 via rollingstone.com
  
  "I Used to Know Someone" is first new release from Raymond's side project the Clearing
  
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• An entire pallet of Tool guitarist Adam Jones’ custom Les Pauls has been stolen

  06-11-2020 21:04 via nme.com
  
  A pallet of custom Les Paul guitars designed by Tool guitarist Adam Jones have been stolen from a truck in Indiana.
  The limited-edition 1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst was unveiled last week, with three members of Tool scoring new short film The Witness to mark the occasion.
  Now, Gibson and retailer Sweetwater Music have reported that a pallet containing 13 of the guitars was stolen off the back of a Sweetwater truck in Whiteland, Indiana on October 30.
  The guitars come in two formats, a
  
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• Liam Gallagher seen filming performance on boat floating down the Thames

  06-11-2020 21:03 via nme.com
  
  Liam Gallagher has been spotted filming a performance on a boat sailing down the Thames.
  Photos and videos of the former Oasis frontman floating down the London waterway were shared by fans on Twitter earlier today (November 6).Read more: The Big Read – Liam Gallagher: “An Oasis reunion’s gonna happen very fucking soon”In one clip shared online, Gallagher’s 2017 song ‘Greedy Soul’ can be just about made out as the boat sails along. In other videos a
  
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• How Well Do You Know the CMA Awards & Country Music? Take Our 20 Question Quiz

  06-11-2020 20:51
  
  The CMA Awards are set for Wednesday, Nov. 11, with Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker co-hosting. The first CMA telecast was way back in 1968 — before the Grammy Awards, the Academy of Country Music Awards or the American Music Awards got on the air.
  Let’s see how much you know about the show and its history with this 20 Question Quiz. As always, 60% required for a passing grade. Even if you ace it, remember, it’s still important to be “Humble and Kind.”
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• Mariah Carey Shares Stunning Throwback Performance of ‘I’ll Be There’

  06-11-2020 20:47
  
  Mariah Carey brought some much-needed comfort on Friday (Nov. 6), when she unveiled another throwback from her vault, a 1992 performance of Jackson 5’s “I’ll Be There.”
  Performed for BBC One’s Top of the Pops television program, the young chanteuse is seen in a black t-shirt and blue jeans, with her natural curls on full display. She flawlessly executed the ode to comfort, weaving in her characteristic vocal runs and trading harmonies with backup singer Tr
  
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• Rising Rapper King Von Dead at 26 After Shooting in Atlanta

  06-11-2020 20:41 via rollingstone.com
  
  Chicago MC was primed for a breakout following streaming hits like "Crazy Story" and a trio of successful mixtapes
  
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• Barry Gibb Teams With Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, Dolly Parton & More for Bee Gees Country Covers Album

  06-11-2020 20:31
  
  Following in the tradition of pop artists such as the Eagles, Lionel Richie, Elton John and even Motley Crue linking with country acts to re-imagine their catalogs, the Bee Gees are the latest to draw from the deep country well of talent.
  Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers Songbook Vol. 1, out Jan. 8 on Capitol Records, features Barry Gibb teaming with some of the top names in country, including Keith Urban, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert and Dolly Parton, to give a country tinge to some of the Be
  
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• Rapper King Von, 26, Killed in Atlanta Nightclub Shooting

  06-11-2020 20:23
  
  Chicago-bred drill rapper King Von (born Dayvon Daquan Bennett) has died at age 26 after being shot at an Atlanta nightclub, the Atlanta Police Department confirms to Billboard.
  The rapper was reportedly hospitalized in critical condition early Friday morning following a shootout at the Monaco Hookah Lounge in Atlanta, which resulted in the deaths of three men, according to the police report.
  The shootings took place around 3:00 a.m. when an argument between two groups turned into a fight i
  
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• First Out: New Music From Brittany Howard, Joy Oladokun, Kim Petras & More

  06-11-2020 20:21
  With election results still being tabulated, LGBTQ people everywhere are feeling more stressed than ever — so why not try and destress with some new tunes from queer artists? Billboard Pride is here to help with First Out, our weekly roundup of some of the best new music releases from LGBTQ artists.
  From Brittany Howard’s incredible Rogers & Hammerstein cover to Joy Oladokun’s hopeful new single, check out some of our favorite new releases this week.Brittany Howar
  
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• Listen to Sega Bodega and Låpsley’s joyous new collaboration ‘Make U Stay’

  06-11-2020 20:18 via nme.com
  
  Sega Bodega and Låpsley have teamed up on new collaboration ‘Make U Stay’ – watch its video below.
  The new track follows Sega Bodega’s debut album ‘Salvador’, which came out earlier this year.
  “We wanted to merge trance and garage whilst simultaneously feel like it was us,” the London-based producer said of the new song. It came together so naturally”.
  Låpsley added: “We wrote this track together in my Tottenham studio the f
  
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• The Doobie Brothers’ 10 Best Songs: Staff Picks

  06-11-2020 20:00
  
  There were a few snickers about the band name when the Doobie Brothers came rolling out of San Jose, Calif. But what the high times the group achieved during its next 50 years were certainly not to be laughed at.
  At a time when rock had its fist in the air or its head buried in proggy noodling, the Doobies were more down to earth. The 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees just wanted us to “Listen to the Music” and give everyone a “Song to See You Through.” The group&
  
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• Darlene Love to Stage Virtual ‘Love for the Holidays’ Christmas Concert

  06-11-2020 20:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  Show was filmed at New York's Sony Hall and will feature all her classic Christmas songs, including "Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home)"
  
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• Liam Payne Calls Out ‘Daily Mail’ For Misleading Headline About Why He Spent ‘Time Away’ From His Son

  06-11-2020 19:58
  
  Liam Payne has called out the British tabloid Daily Mail for a misleading headline about why he wasn’t able to see his 3-year-old son Bear.
  Daily Mail reported on an interview he did with Tings magazine months ago about how Payne and his ex Cheryl Cole decided he should “be away for a little bit” because of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the following headline that Payne shared on his Instagram: “‘It’s not unusual for me to be in and
  
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• Justin Bieber’s Moody Remix, Jade Bird’s Cathedral-Sized Voice, And More Songs We Love

  06-11-2020 19:57
  
  This week's Bop Shop features a moody remix from Justin Bieber, a big-voiced entry from Jade Bird, plus tunes from Dua Lipa, Katya, Anohni, and more.
  
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• Dua Lipa and Angèle explore London after dark in ‘Fever’ video

  06-11-2020 19:53 via nme.com
  
  Dua Lipa has shared a new video for her recent collaboration with Angèle, ‘Fever’ – scroll down to watch it below now.
  The track arrived last month (October 29) and marked her first piece of new music since the release of ‘Future Nostalgia’ in March.Read more: Dua Lipa: “If somebody told me not to discuss issues I’m passionate about? I wouldn’t listen”The WAFLA-directed video sees the pop star and her Belgian guest going wand
  
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• Watch Christine & The Queens’ intimate ‘People I’ve Been Sad’ performance on ‘Corden’

  06-11-2020 19:40 via nme.com
  
  Christine & The Queens performed ‘People I’ve Been Sad’ on James Corden’s late-night TV show last night (November 5) – watch it below.
  The track appeared on the singer’s ‘La Vita Nuova’ EP, which came out back in January.READ MORE: Christine & The Queens: “My last EP was the result of emotional short punches in my face”Performing in a beautiful church, Christine’s performance of the 2020 single was an intimate solo af
  
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• Four Essential Releases This Bandcamp Friday — From Live Jason Isbell to Blink-182 Covers

  06-11-2020 19:32 via rollingstone.com
  
  New Rilo Kiley covers and Arthur Russell cuts included
  
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• So What Was the Point of Kanye West’s Presidential Run?

  06-11-2020 19:28
  
  When Kanye West announced the launch of his long-shot presidential campaign under the “Birthday Party” banner on July 4, the effort seemed unlikely to shake up what was already a highly contentious, oxygen-sucking showdown between President Trump and Democrat Joe Biden.
  In addition to registering for the party incredibly late (with what appeared to be no ground team in any of the battleground states), making only one major campaign appearance to go with two 11th hour video ads,
  
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• Charity share mental health advice for students coping with coronavirus pandemic

  06-11-2020 19:27 via nme.com
  
  Mental health charity Student Minds have shared advice for those who might be struggling to cope while at university during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
  Last month, the NUS warned of a rise in student anxiety due to university COVID restrictions – following reports of thousands of UK university students forced into isolation and quarantine due to a rise in cases across the UK. Now, with schools, colleges and universities remaining open while the rest of the country is in a month-
  
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• Live Nation CEO Sharply Questions Marc Geiger’s ‘SaveLive’ Venue Buyout Plan — “We Don’t Think There’s a Fire Sale”

  06-11-2020 19:20 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  During a conference call delivered following the release of his company’s third-quarter earnings report, Live Nation President and CEO Michael Rapino sharply questioned the viability of former William Morris Endeavor music-division head Marc Geiger’s SaveLive venue-buyout plan. Geiger, who co-founded Lollapalooza and led WME’s music division for 17 years, until departing in June of this […]The post Live Nation CEO Sharply Questions Marc Geiger’s ‘SaveLive&rsq
  
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• BTS’ Suga confirmed to sit out “most” upcoming promotional activities following surgery

  06-11-2020 19:04 via nme.com
  
  Big Hit Entertainment have confirmed that BTS member Suga will sit out “most” of the band’s upcoming promotional activities.
  The band are due to make their comeback on November 20 with their new album ‘BE (Deluxe Edition)’.Read more: BTS: “We’re eager to give comfort and joy through our music now more than ever”However, promotions around the release will see the group reduced from seven members to six as Suga recovers from surgery on an old sh
  
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• One to Watch: Upsahl on Trading College For a Dua Lipa Co-Write

  06-11-2020 19:02
  
  Taylor Upsahl grew up in Phoenix, Arizona with an encouraging musician father. She says he motivated her to start writing songs at a young age and recalls one day in particular when her passion became a reality. “My dad was like, ‘These aren’t that bad — we should get you in the studio!'”
  By high school, Upsahl began releasing albums under her full name and playing gigs with other rising Phoenix acts. And in between classes at the Arizona School for the Ar
  
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