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• My Top 10: 3OH!3 Shares The Ideal Soundtrack For… Cleaning Your Toilet

  13-11-2020 23:48
  
  On Friday (Nov. 13), 3OH!3, that rabble-rousing duo from Boulder, Colo., returned with their first new single in years. “Lonely Machines,” a new collaboration with 100 secs, finds Sean Foreman and Nathaniel Motte recapturing the pop glory that turned singles like “Don’t Trust Me” and “My First Kiss” Hot 100 hits a decade ago, while also building upon more recent studio work for Steve Aoki, Maroon 5 and MAX, among others.And while the 3OH!3 guys are excit
  
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• Hipgnosis Acquires 50% of Rick James’ Catalog

  13-11-2020 23:47 via digitalmusicnews.com
  UK-based song-investment fund Hipgnosis has acquired a 50 percent stake in “Super Freak” artist Rick James’ catalog. Hipgnosis officials unveiled the high-profile investment – the latest in a long line of 2020 catalog purchases, for the Merck Mercuriadis-founded company – today, in a formal release. This announcement message doesn’t disclose the financial terms of the […]
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• US Government Not Banning TikTok ‘Right Now’ – New Deadline Announced

  13-11-2020 23:14 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  The US government deadline on banning TikTok came and went with no consequences – now there’s a new deadline. The US Commerce Department said yesterday that it would not enforce the order requiring TikTok to shut down. The government cited an injunction from a federal judge in Pennsylvania as the reason why. That federal judge […]
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• The US Government Isn’t Banning TikTok ‘Right Now’ — New Deadline Announced

  13-11-2020 23:14 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  The US Government deadline on banning TikTok came and went with no consequences – now there’s a new deadline. The US Commerce Department said yesterday that it would not enforce the order requiring TikTok to shut down. The government cited an injunction from a federal judge in Pennsylvania as the reason why. That federal judge […]
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• Watch Porridge Radio deliver potent Leonard Cohen cover in church

  13-11-2020 23:08 via nme.com
  
  Porridge Radio have shared a potent new cover of a Leonard Cohen song in a new video – watch it below now.
  The band recorded their version of ‘Who By Fire’, which originally appeared on the 1974 album ‘New Skin For The Old Ceremony’, at Camberwell’s St Giles Church.Read more: The Big Read – Porridge Radio: “I’ve always known that we’re the best band in the world”“I’ve loved Leonard Cohen since I was a teenage
  
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• Here Are All the Music Specials Airing on TV This Thanksgiving

  13-11-2020 23:05
  
  Thanksgiving in 2020 is going to look a bit different than in years past, as coronavirus cases in the United States continue to rapidly rise.
  Sure, there won’t be any big family gatherings, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some turkey and yams while watching a good holiday TV special.
  See below for a round up of the best music shows to watch on a quarantined Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 26) and throughout the weekend, in chronological order.Wednesday (Nov. 25)A Charlie Brow
  
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• Rod Wave Hustles & Hunkers Down With Family & Friends ‘All Week’ in New Video

  13-11-2020 22:56
  
  Rod Wave never leaves his entourage behind while chasing the money in his new “All Week” music video.
  Despite suffering from a fall when the stage of his Halloween concert in Atlanta crashed, the Florida rapper doesn’t fail to pick up the pace with his new releases. In his latest single, he unpacks how hard it is to spend quality time with both the thing he loves doing — recording music — and his loved ones. But he makes the time to celebrate his come-up with h
  
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• Metallica are “in a very healthy place” after James Hetfield’s rehab stint

  13-11-2020 22:36 via nme.com
  
  Metallica are “in a very healthy place” following James Hetfield’s stint in rehab, drummer Lars Ulrich has said.
  The frontman began new treatment to tackle addiction issues late last year. He had previously been to rehab in 2001 for the same problem.Read more: Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Lars Ulrich, MetallicaSpeaking in the latest issue of the band’s fan club magazine So What!, Ulrich discussed learning his bandmate was heading back to rehab
  
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• How Ariana Grande’s Navigated Billboard’s New Bundling Rules to Earn Top ‘Positions’

  13-11-2020 22:36
  
  Until early October, pop stars Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Travis $cott and others were free to bundle digital albums with concert tickets, T-shirts, hoodies and even jockstraps as a way to influence the Billboard charts and score first-week No. 1 albums. But Billboard’s new chart rules, which kicked in Oct. 9, no longer count bundling sales, a move that is changing the way top artists set up new releases and manage their merch campaigns — Ariana Grande’s recent No. 1 Positions c
  
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• How Ariana Grande Navigated Billboard’s New Bundling Rules to Earn Top ‘Positions’

  13-11-2020 22:36
  
  Until early October, pop stars Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Travis Scott and others were free to bundle digital albums with concert tickets, T-shirts, hoodies and even jockstraps as a way to influence the Billboard charts and score first-week No. 1 albums. But Billboard’s new chart rules, which kicked in Oct. 9, no longer count bundling sales, a move that is changing the way top artists set up new releases and manage their merch campaigns — Ariana Grande’s recent No. 1 Positions c
  
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• How Ariana Grande Navigated Billboard’s New Bundling Rules to Earn a No. 1 Album

  13-11-2020 22:36
  
  Until early October, pop stars Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Travis $cott and others were free to bundle digital albums with concert tickets, T-shirts, hoodies and even jockstraps as a way to influence the Billboard charts and score first-week No. 1 albums and singles. But Billboard’s new chart rules, which kicked in Oct. 8, no longer count bundling sales, a move that is changing the way top artists set up new releases and manage their merch campaigns — Ariana Grande’s recent No. 1
  
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• German Courts Drop VAT Rate for Nightclubs, Ruling ‘Techno Is Music’

  13-11-2020 22:28 via digitalmusicnews.com
  A German court has ruled that club owners can benefit from a lower VAT rate – because ‘techno is music.’ The case was heard in the Munich-based financial high court, with clubs arguing that DJs make music. In Germany, night clubs pay 19% VAT, while concert halls in Germany have a reduced VAT of 7%. […]
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• Listen to Phoebe Bridgers & Maggie Rogers Harmonize on Goo Goo Dolls’ ‘Iris’ in Honor of Biden Win

  13-11-2020 22:23
  
  Phoebe Bridgers is a woman of her word.
  The singer/songwriter promised on Election Day (Nov. 3) that she’d cover Goo Goo Dolls’ “Iris” if  Trump lost re-election. Now 10 days later —  much to the delight of the ever-patient Goo Goo Dolls themselves — Bridgers keeps her promise, while enlisting someone for her campaign: Maggie Rogers.
  After Bridgers tweeted out the outro lyrics on Nov. 6, the day Joe Biden was projected to win the
  
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• Iggy Azalea Is Feeling ‘Cute as F—‘ in Soft Cream Bodysuit

  13-11-2020 22:16
  
  Iggy Azalea was feeling “Fancy” on Thursday (Nov. 12) when she uploaded a series of photos on Instagram showing off her figure in a form-fitting cream bodysuit.
  Actually, in her words, she was feeling “cute as f—.” The rapper went on to admit in the caption that despite her stylish outfit and long blonde waves, “not a single picture turned out just right!”
  “BUT if you cross your eyes and swipe all three of these fast, I look hot,” she joked.
  
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• Sound Beaming Tech Sends 3D Audio to Your Head – No Earbuds Needed

  13-11-2020 22:03 via digitalmusicnews.com
  A new sound tech can send a sound bubble to your head using sound beaming – no headphones are required. Noveto Systems, an Israeli start-up, is debuting the new futuristic audio tech with a new desktop device. The device can beam sound directly to a listener without the need for headphones or earbuds. The company […]
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• Soccer Mommy releases ‘Color Theory (selected demos)’ and shares new video

  13-11-2020 21:59 via nme.com
  
  Soccer Mommy has released ‘Color Theory (selected demos)’, a collection of early versions of her singles including ‘Circle The Drain’ and ‘Yellow Is The Color Of Her Eyes’.Read more: Soccer Mommy – “I just want to feel like a Victorian vampire woman”The US singer-songwriter has also shared a new video for the demo version of ‘Royal Screw Up’, which you can watch below.
  Talking about the new visuals, Soccer Mommy said in a statemen
  
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• Taylor Swift talks to Paul McCartney about her songwriting pseudonym for Rihanna and Calvin Harris

  13-11-2020 21:44 via nme.com
  
  Taylor Swift has addressed her songwriting pseudonym in a new artist-on-artist interview with Paul McCartney.Read more: Taylor Swift – ‘Folklore’ review: pop superstar undergoes an extraordinary indie-folk makeoverThe pop star, who this week chatted to The Beatles legend for Rolling Stone, said “nobody knew for a while” about her co-write on Calvin Harris‘ (feat. Rihanna) 2016 song ‘This Is What You Came For’. She disguised herself under the name N
  
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• First Stream Latin: New Music From Marc Anthony, CNCO, Erika Ender & More

  13-11-2020 21:42
  
  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.Marc Anthony, “Un Amor Eterno (version balada)” (Sony Music Latin)
  Marc Anthony holds nothing back in this ballad version of a song originally recorded to a salsa beat for last year’s OPUS. Richly orchestrated and full of chord changes, “Un Amor Eterno” is perfect fodder for Marc Anthony’s vocal
  
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• First Stream Latin: New Music From CNCO, Marc Anthony, Erika Ender & More

  13-11-2020 21:42
  
  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.CNCO, “Tan Enamorados” (Sony Music Latin)
  In the midst of the global pandemic, CNCO got together to work on a new album called Déjà Vu and slated for an early 2021 release. Now, they present “Tan Enamorados,” the first single from the set, which revamps Ricardo Montaner’s 1988 classic int
  
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• Believe Digital Is Reportedly Flirting With a $2.4 Billion IPO

  13-11-2020 21:40 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Believe Digital is reportedly considering a 2021 IPO, which would generate nearly $2.4 billion (€2 billion). A recent report from Reuters shed light upon the multibillion-dollar flotation, but Believe Digital hadn’t publicly commented on the matter at the time of this writing. According to anonymous sources with knowledge of the IPO plans, the indie label […]
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• First Spin: The Week’s Best New Dance Tracks From Valentino Khan & Alison Wonderland, Tsha, Kage & More

  13-11-2020 21:35
  
  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.
  With a new President-Elect and some hopeful news about a possible COVID-19 vaccine, there are a few reasons to
  
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• Country Star Doug Supernaw Dies at 60 Following Battle With Cancer

  13-11-2020 21:34
  
  Country music singer Doug Supernaw died on Friday (Nov. 13) at his home in Texas after a longtime battle with cancer. He was 60 years old.
  Supernaw was diagnosed in February 2019 with advanced stage IV lung and bladder cancer. After undergoing after aggressive treatment, the cancer spread to his brain and spine. He was placed in hospice care last month.
  The star was a mainstay in the country scene throughout the 1990s, known best for hits like “Reno,” “I Don’t C
  
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• Kelly Clarkson Covers ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ (No, Not That One)

  13-11-2020 21:28
  
  All Kelly Clarkson wants for Christmas is to sing her favorite holiday jingle, “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” No, not that one by Mariah Carey, but the 1989 track by Vince Vance & the Valiants.
  Clarkson released her own rendition of it on Friday (Nov. 13), which complements her original Christmas duet “Under the Mistletoe” with Brett Eldredge that dropped down the chimney last month.
  “I have been singing Vince Vance & the Valiants&rsq
  
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• Kesha announces supernatural podcast ‘Kesha And The Creepies’

  13-11-2020 21:26 via nme.com
  
  Kesha is set to launch a new podcast about “supernatural experiences”, titled Kesha And The Creepies.
  The pop star will release the first episode of the new series next Friday (November 20) via iHeartMedia’s podcast network.Read more: The Big Read – Kesha: “I made this record because it made my heart happy”Kesha will be joined on the first installment by special guest Alice Cooper, while the whole season will see her talk to a variety of guests about “th
  
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• One To Watch: Curtis Waters On His ‘DIY’ Debut and Not Needing a Label

  13-11-2020 21:15
  
  Twenty-year-old Curtis Waters says he owes everything to the internet: “I make all my money because of the internet, I learned everything because of the internet — it scares me how reliant I am on it.” But it’s that savviness that helped the rising artist land a breakthrough hit with “Stunnin’” (featuring Harm Franklin) and subsequently sign a licensing deal with BMG.
  Since, the track has been tagged to over 1.3 million TikTok videos and this Octobe
  
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• Ariana Grande & Piggy Smallz Save Toulouse in Action-Packed R.E.M. Fragrance Ad

  13-11-2020 21:08
  
  Ariana Grande’s new fragrance R.E.M. hit retailers just in time for the holidays on Friday (Nov. 13), and the star teased the release with an epic, animated commercial.
  In the clip, Grande and her pet pig Piggy Smallz go on an intergalactic adventure in search for her missing dog Toulouse. The duo are lead by their powerful pink crystals to an unknown land, where they travel through a lush forest and find the pup held captive at a golden temple.Toulouse tries to warn Grande that it’s
  
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• Marina is releasing a new single, ‘Man’s World’, next week

  13-11-2020 20:59 via nme.com
  
  Marina has announced the release of a new song, ‘Man’s World’, on Wednesday (November 18).Read more: Marina – ‘Love + Fear’ reviewThe Welsh-Greek singer, whose last album ‘Love + Fear’ was released in two parts last year, is expected to return in the coming months with her fifth album (her second since she shed the ‘And The Diamonds’ part of her moniker). ‘Man’s World’ is the first taste of what’s to come from th
  
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• In Demand: Jim-E Stack On Working With Bon Iver, Dominic Fike and More

  13-11-2020 20:59
  
  When house-pop producer Jim-E Stack released his first album in 2014, he was in his early twenties and had just relocated from New Orleans to Brooklyn — and for the first time felt alone. Stack (born James Stack) grew up in San Francisco playing with his best friends in a jazz band, and while attending college in New Orleans was similarly surrounded by aspiring musicians. “I had a little musical community,” he says. “But when I moved to New York, I didn’t at al
  
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• ‘Our Work Is Just Starting’: 12 LGBTQ Artists Talk America’s Future Under Biden-Harris

  13-11-2020 20:57
  
  On the evening of November 7, 2020, president-elect Joe Biden made American history during his victory speech. “I am proud of the coalition we put together, the broadest and most diverse in history,” he said. Biden acknowledged different political ideologies, ages, races and demographics and then thanked his supporters who identified as “gay, straight, transgender.”
  With those words, Biden became the first president-elect to acknowledge transgender Americans in a victory
  
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• From Lil Nas X to Billie Eilish & More, What’s Your Favorite New Music Release? Vote!

  13-11-2020 20:50
  
  This week’s new music releases certainly got us in the “Holiday” spirit.
  Lil Nas X transforms into a chrome-colored Santa Claus for his Christmas single and Pentatonix ring in the season with their sixth holiday album, We Need a Little Christmas.
  Billie Eilish lives out a Black Friday dream in the music video for her brand-new single “Therefore I Am,” where she parades around an entirely empty Glendale Galleria and claps back at the clout chasers. Mea
  
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• Is Marc Geiger’s SaveLive Plan Running Out of Urgency?

  13-11-2020 20:48
  
  Two weeks after announcing the launch of SaveLive, is the calendar working in Marc Geiger’s favor or is there a scenario where he runs out of time?
  The former WME co-head of music wants to invest $75 million into distressed venues facing possible closure because of the pandemic and is asking for a 51% controlling stake in the clubs he purchases. For venue owners, each day’s passing means more time without revenue and potentially more pressure to sell, but news about successful vaccin
  
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• Hillsong East Coast Appoints Legal Team to Investigate ‘Cultural Issues’ After Carl Lentz Firing

  13-11-2020 20:41
  
  Hillsong East Coast is taking legal action to address rising issues within the church.
  A statement from Hillsong on Friday (Nov. 13) reads, “Since last week’s announcement of a leadership change at Hillsong East Coast, we have heard from a number of people about their experiences and concerns. It is important that we establish the truth and then do everything we can to ensure our church is both a safe place and one that seeks to glorify God in all that we say and do.”
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• Sons of Stone Temple Pilots, Guns N’ Roses, and Metallica members form new band called Suspect208

  13-11-2020 20:30 via nme.com
  
  The sons of members from Stone Temple Pilots, Guns N’ Roses and Metallica have formed a new psychedelic hard rock band.
  Suspect208 features the sons of late Stone Temple Pilots singer Scott Weiland, Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash, and Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo. Today (November 13) the group group released their debut single ‘Long Awaited’.Noah Weiland takes up lead vocals, Tye Trujillo plays bass, and London Hudson (son of Slash) plays drums. The band is completed
  
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• Sir Paul McCartney wanted to play 'Shake It Off' with Taylor Swift at Glastonbury

  13-11-2020 20:30 via music-news.com
  
  The Beatles legend has revealed he wanted to duet with the pop superstar as they were both set to headline the 50th anniversary of the iconic festival
  
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• UTA Signs ‘The Lion King’ Actor JD McCrary

  13-11-2020 20:28
  
  JD McCrary has signed with UTA in all areas.
  The actor and performer played young Simba in Disney’s live-action Lion King, and got his start on reality tv series Little Big Shots, performing Jackson 5 song “I Want You Back.”
  His other screen credits include Little, starring Marsai Martin, Regina King, and Issa Rae, and sitcoms The Paynes and Teachers.In music, McCrary has worked with Dr. Dre, Jason Derulo and Charlie Puth, among others. He wor
  
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• Justin Bieber has covered 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' for Amazon Original

  13-11-2020 20:15 via music-news.com
  
  The 26-year-old singer has released his own rendition of Brenda Lee's festive classic for Amazon Music's seasonal kickoff with a host of exclusive songs and content for listeners.
  
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• Executive of the Week: Rimas Entertainment CEO Noah Assad

  13-11-2020 20:13
  
  As with most things Bad Bunny, his newest single “Dakiti” with Puerto Rican rising star Jhay Cortez was released with little public fanfare save for social media posts. The two artists had worked together before, and their 2019 single “No me conoces” peaked at No. 4 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart.
  But “Dakiti” is something else. Released Oct. 30, it debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s new Global Ex-U.S. chart with 61.5 million streams and 1,000 d
  
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• The Notwist announce first album in six years, ‘Vertigo Days’ – listen to new song ‘Where You Find Me’

  13-11-2020 20:02 via nme.com
  
  The Notwist have announced’ Vertigo Days’, their first album since 2014, and with the news have shared lead single ‘Where You Find Me’.
  The German band’s new record is released by Morr Music on January 29, 2021, which fans can pre-order now. Lead single ‘Where You Find Me’ is the fourth track to be shared following ‘Ship’, ‘Oh Sweet Fire’ (with Ben LaMar Gay), and ‘Loose Ends’."VERTIGO DAYS", our new album will be rele
  
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• First Out: New Music From Tayla Parx, Mxmtoon, Katya & More

  13-11-2020 20:02
  
  Looking for some new queer tunes to spice up your weekend? Look no further! Billboard Pride is here to help with First Out, our weekly roundup of some of the best new music releases from LGBTQ artists.
  From Tayla Parx’s stunning new single to Katya’s debut EP, check out some of our favorite new releases this week below.Tayla Parx, “Fixerupper”
  Sometimes, you need someone to help build you back up after you’ve fallen apart — and on Tayla Parx&rsq
  
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• Katy Perry to Perform ‘Only Love’ at 2020 American Music Awards For First Time Ever

  13-11-2020 20:00
  Katy Perry has been added to the roster of the 2020 American Music Awards on Nov. 22, where she’ll give the world premiere broadcast performance of “Only Love.”
  The five-time AMA winner will hit the stage at the show for the fourth time to play the song, which appears on her Smile album.
  The show will also include performances from Jennifer Lopez and Maluma as well as Billie Eilish, Shawn Mendes, Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Baby, Bad Bunny,&
  
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• Cyn Toasts the ‘Promising Young Woman’ Soundtrack With ‘Drinks’ & ‘Uh-Oh’: Listen

  13-11-2020 20:00
  
  Cyn toasts the upcoming mystery drama Promising Young Woman with her new song “Drinks,” released Friday (March 6), which is the lead single from the film’s forthcoming soundtrack.
  Update (Nov, 13): Cyn’s second song for the soundtrack, “Uh-Oh,” is also out now. Additionally, Capitol Records will now release the movie soundtrack on Dec. 4 before the movie officially hits theaters Dec. 25 (it was originally set to be released in April).
  
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• Harry Styles Is the First-Ever Solo Male Cover Star of ‘Vogue’

  13-11-2020 19:58
  
  Harry Styles has become the first solo male cover star of Vogue in the magazine’s 128-year history. For the December 2020 issue, the British pop star talks about his gender-bending fashion, showing it off by wearing a Gucci dress on his cover.
  Tyler Mitchell, who famously shot Beyoncé for the September 2018 cover of Vogue and became the magazine’s first African American photographer to shoot a cover, captured Styles. Although the former
  
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• Watch Smashing Pumpkins’ eerie video for ‘Wyttch’

  13-11-2020 19:52 via nme.com
  
  Smashing Pumpkins have shared an eerie new video for the recently shared song ‘Wyttch’ – scroll down the page to watch it now.Read more: From Paul McCartney to Smashing Pumpkins, 2020 is crying out for sequel albumsThe track was released alongside fellow single ‘Ramona’ last month (October 30) and is set to feature on the band’s forthcoming double album ‘Cyr’.
  Directed by Charlotte Kemp-Muhl, the clip features occultist imagery, skulls, horned
  
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• Meg Toohey On the Specific Struggles of Broadway’s Freelance Community

  13-11-2020 19:35
  
  At the top of 2020, Meg Toohey finished her run as guitarist for the Broadway musical Waitress and released Butch, her first solo album since 2001. She planned to tour the project in between theater gigs, but with the live industry on hold, Toohey found unexpected momentum with “Lucky Streak,” her tribute to Waitress star Nick Cordero (featuring the show’s composer-lyricist Sara Bareilles), who died in July from COVID-19.How does a Broadway career compare with a solo career in
  
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• Miley Cyrus Revealed the Track List For ‘Plastic Hearts’ and There Are Some Stellar Collabs

  13-11-2020 19:34
  
  Miley Cyrus unleashed the 12-song tracklist for her upcoming, Plastic Hearts album on Friday (Nov. 13), revealing that her seventh full-length will feature collaborations with Billy Idol (“Night Crawling”), Dua Lipa (“Prisoner”) and Joan Jett (“Bad Karma”).
  The collection, due out on Nov. 27, will feature Cyrus’ recent single, “Midnight Sky,” as well as the provocatively-titled “Gimme What I Want,” “Hate Me” and &
  
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• This Memphis Label Avoided Pandemic Layoffs — Here’s How

  13-11-2020 19:33
  Original Stax Records songwriter David Porter and 20-year business and legal veteran Tony ­Alexander launched their entertainment company, Made in Memphis Entertainment (MIME), in April 2015. Alexander quickly realized that in order for the independent label MIME Records to succeed, the co-founders would need to create some additional revenue streams.“If you’re trying to develop and break artists that are unknown, it requires patience and a lot of capital,” he says. In the
  
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• Miley Cyrus shares tracklist for ‘Plastic Hearts’ featuring Dua Lipa, Billy Idol and Joan Jett

  13-11-2020 19:33 via nme.com
  
  Miley Cyrus has revealed the tracklist for her seventh album, ‘Plastic Hearts‘, which features collaborations with Dua Lipa, Billy Idol and Joan Jett.Read more: Miley Cyrus – her best rock cover songs, from Blondie to Nine Inch NailsThe singer posted a promotional image of herself for the new album – out November 27 via RCA – with the tracklist scrawled in pink ink. Absent from the listing are her recent rock covers including Blondie’s ‘Heart Of Glass&rs
  
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• Will Ticketmaster Require COVID-19 Vaccinations at Shows? Not Exactly

  13-11-2020 19:30 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Following the circulation of multiple reports claiming that they’d require concert attendees to receive COVID-19 vaccines, Ticketmaster higher-ups have clarified their stance on the matter. A number of outlets have covered the Live Nation subsidiary’s purported concert-attendance stipulations, which reportedly encompassed fans’ showing that they’d received the COVID-19 vaccine or a negative test as a […]
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• Lali Breaks Down 5 Essential Tracks on New Album ‘Libra’

  13-11-2020 19:18
  
  Lali surprised fans with the release of her fourth studio album Libra, showcasing her musical growth and versatility as an artist, from sensual trap to infectious pop fusions.
  Libra is home to 11 tracks, including the already-released “Laligera,” “Lo Que Tengo Yo,” “Fascinada,” and “Como Asi” featuring CNCO, in addition to collaborations with Mau y Ricky, Noriel, and the Cazzu-assisted focus track “Ladron.”
  If naming the album afte
  
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• Alice Cooper shares bright, raw cover of The Velvet Underground’s ‘Rock & Roll’

  13-11-2020 19:17 via nme.com
  Alice Cooper has shared a cover of The Velvet Underground’s ‘Rock & Roll’, which is taken from his upcoming new album.
  The rock icon will release a new record called ‘Detroit Stories’ next year, paying homage to his birthplace of Detroit.Read more: Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Alice CooperHis cover of the New York band finds its place on the record because of its links to Motor City. In 1971, the band Detroit recorded their own versio
  
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