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• Dolly Parton Is a Big Investor In Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine

  17-11-2020 23:59 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Dolly Parton is a major funder behind Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, which claims to be 95% effective. The country music legend revealed that she made a $1 million donation to Vanderbilt University’s Medical Center back in April. Parton says she made the donation in honor of her friend, Dr. Najj Abumrad, who treated her for serious […]
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• 95% Effective COVID-19 Vaccine Partially Funded by Dolly Parton

  17-11-2020 23:59 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Dolly Parton is one of the major funders of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine that is 95% effective. The country music legend revealed she made a $1 million donation to Vanderbilt University’s Medical Center back in April. Parton says she made the donation in honor of her friend, Dr. Najj Abumrad, who treated her for serious injuries […]
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• Lil Wayne Faces 10 Years In Prison Over Gun Possession Charge

  17-11-2020 23:40 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Lil Wayne has been charged with gun possession as a convicted felon after last year’s private jet raid. Last year federal authorities boarded Weezy’s private jet in Miami and found a gold-plated gun. The 38-year-old rapper was just charged today, despite the discovery happening last year. The federal offense carries a potential sentence of up […]
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• Here’s Everything Taylor Swift Has Said About Re-Recording Her Songs

  17-11-2020 23:31
  
  Ever since Taylor Swift’s Big Machine Label Group catalog was purchased in June 2019 by Scooter Braun’s Ithaca Holdings (and more recently, Shamrock Holdings), the superstar has made a plan to re-record her first five albums in an attempt to own her music given the difficult circumstances.
  At the time, Swift revealed that in November 2020, her contract allows her to re-record her self-titled debut, 2008’s Fearless, 2010’s Speak Now, 2012’s Red an
  
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• Harry Styles' mum defends gender-defying Vogue photoshoot

  17-11-2020 23:30 via music-news.com
  
  Harry Styles has made headlines by wearing dresses for the shoot.
  
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• Tame Impala announce special 10th anniversary ‘Innerspeaker’ box set

  17-11-2020 23:24 via nme.com
  
  Tame Impala‘s Kevin Parker has announced plans for a special 10th anniversary box set of debut album ‘Innerspeaker’.READ MORE: Every Tame Impala song ranked in order of greatnessDespite releasing the landmark LP 10 years ago, the new 4xLP reissue will not come out until March 2021.
  The expanded deluxe edition of the album, will include new mixes of the tracks ‘Alter Ego’ and ‘Runway, Houses, City, Clouds’ as well as instrumentals, demos, and a previ
  
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• Lil Wayne Charged With Federal Gun Offense in Florida

  17-11-2020 23:11
  
  Rapper Lil Wayne was charged Tuesday in Florida with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, a federal offense that carries a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison.
  Documents filed in Miami federal court say the rapper, whose real name is Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., had a gun and ammunition on Dec. 23 of last year despite knowing he had the previous felony on his record.
  Authorities said the 38-year-old rapper acknowledged owning the gold-plated handgun after his luggage was search
  
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• The Killers Publishing Catalog Sold to Eldridge Holdings — Including “Mr. Brightside,” “Somebody Told Me,” “When You Were Young”

  17-11-2020 22:45 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  MRC owner Eldridge Industries has purchased the entirety of The Killers’ publishing catalog, excepting 2020’s Imploding the Mirage, including hits like “Mr. Brightside,” “Somebody Told Me,” and “When You Were Young.” The Killers, who’ve sold over 28 million records to date, joined Eldridge in announcing the high-profile transaction via a formal release. The hit-heavy publishing […]
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• Lil Wayne has been charged with gun possession

  17-11-2020 22:42 via nme.com
  
  Lil Wayne has been charged with being in possession of a firearm by a court in Florida.
  Documents filed in Miami federal court today (November 17) allege that the rapper whose real name is Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., had a gun and ammunition on December 23, in 2019 despite knowing he had a previous felony on his record, reports The Independent.
  Authorities said the rapper acknowledged owning the gold-plated handgun after his luggage was searched upon arriving in Miami on a private plane.
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• Kelly Clarkson’s Got ‘All This Love’ for Her JP Cooper Cover

  17-11-2020 22:33
  
  Kelly Clarkson fills her latest “Kellyoke” segment with “All This Love” by covering JP Cooper’s 2017 hit on The Kelly Clarkson Show Tuesday (Nov. 17).
  “I got all this love, nothing to do with it now/ When you gonna come and get it? I can’t throw it out/ I got all this love gathering dust in my house/ I got all this love, all this love,” she soulfully sings the blues in the chorus, with moody blue lights flashing periodically.
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• Association for Electronic Music Releases Code of Conduct Against Sexual Harassment in the Dance Scene

  17-11-2020 22:14
  
  In an industry where “going to work” often means going to a nightclub or festival, expectations regarding professional behavior in the dance music space can vary greatly from other more traditional job environments.
  But a nontraditional workplace cannot be an excuse for sexual misconduct and gender discrimination, and now the Association For Electronic Music (AFEM) has issued an official code of conduct regarding best practices for preventing and addressing these issues within the el
  
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• Jawsh 685 & Jason Derulo’s ‘Savage Love’ Hits No. 1 on Adult Pop Songs Chart

  17-11-2020 22:12
  
  Jawsh 685 and Jason Derulo’s “Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)” ascends to No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult Pop Songs radio airplay chart (dated Nov. 21).
  The track, released on Columbia Records, is the first Adult Pop Songs No. 1 for each artist. While New Zealand producer Jawsh 685 (real name: Joshua Nanai) reigns in his first visit, Derulo leads at last in his 11th appearance. He first ranked on the list exactly 11 years earlier, when his debut hit “Whatcha Say&r
  
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• Bandcamp launch new live streaming service for artists

  17-11-2020 22:02 via nme.com
  
  Music streaming and retail platform Bandcamp have launched a new live streaming service for artists.READ MORE:The show must go online: inside the rise of virtual gigs during the coronavirus crisisBandcamp Live, which is fully integrated with the rest of the website, facilitates ticketed live streams and comes with an optional chat option. It also allows for musicians to have a ‘virtual merch table’ for fans to browse during their performance.
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• Dolly Parton helping fund promising new coronavirus vaccine

  17-11-2020 21:48 via music-news.com
  
  Dolly Parton donated $1 million (£760,000) to research into the virus.
  
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• 15 Latin Male Artists to Discover Before 2020 Ends: Rafa Pabón, Wos & More

  17-11-2020 21:44
  
  Last week, Billboard named the 20 Latina artists you should listen to before the year ends, and now, we’re releasing our list of Latin male artists worth streaming.
  The new list is a follow-up to our April list, which spotlighted 17 emerging Latin male artists to discover during quarantine. You can see that list here.
  Now, with 2020 coming to an end, Billboard showcases 17 more artists who are making waves in the music industry, scoring deals with labels and climbing the Billboar
  
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• Foo Fighters Take Back Record for Most Rock Airplay No. 1s With ‘Shame Shame’

  17-11-2020 21:37
  
  Following its first full week of tracking, Foo Fighters’ “Shame Shame” is already No. 1 on Billboard’s Rock Airplay chart dated Nov. 21, vaulting from its No. 38 start.
  In the Nov. 9-15 tracking week after its release late Nov. 7, “Shame Shame” rules with 9.3 million audience impressions, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data.
  The song’s sprint to No. 1 is the quickest in four years, since Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Dark Necessities” also ne
  
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• What’s Your Favorite Ariana Grande Music Video Ever? Vote!

  17-11-2020 21:34
  
  Ariana Grande unveiled the sci-fi “34+35″ music video on Tuesday (Nov. 17), but which of her past visuals is her best creation?
  The pink-hued, trap-inspired visual for “7 Rings” is close to entering YouTube’s 1 billion views club, with more than 876 million views since its January 2019 premiere. The ultimate feminist statement she makes in her ethereal “God Is a Woman” video not only nods to classic artwork and mythology such as The Creation of
  
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• Here’s How Dolly Parton Was Involved in Moderna’s Coronavirus Vaccine Research

  17-11-2020 21:29
  
  Dolly Parton is using her success for good.
  Back in April, as the coronavirus began to spread rapidly worldwide, the country superstar donated $1 million to the disease’s research at Vanderbilt University in honor of her friend and the university’s professor of surgery Dr. Naji Abumrad. Turns out, that money helped fund Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine.
  Early data released this week shows that Moderna’s vaccine is 94.5% effective against coronavirus, marking the secon
  
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• DIY Tip: How Ghostly Knowledge Share Is Helping Indie Creators Network

  17-11-2020 21:19
  
  Ghostly director of special projects and A&R coordinator Amanda Colbenson launched Ghostly Knowledge Share in 2017 to connect the indie label’s team members and artists with aspiring young creatives. During the pandemic, they’ve livestreamed their networking and education panels on Twitch — and seen a spike in their reach. Here, Colbenson explains how the program started and reveals where it’s headed.
  “Ghostly Knowledge Share started from the idea of a community
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn reinstated to Labour Party following suspension over anti-semitism row

  17-11-2020 21:17 via nme.com
  
  Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has been reinstated in the Labour Party.
  Corbyn was suspended last month, after he reacted to a damning report into antisemitism from the Equality and Human Rights Commission, by claiming that the amount of complaints made under his leadership were “dramatically overstated.”
  At the time, a Labour Party spokesman said: “In light of his comments made today (November 17) and his failure to retract them subsequently, the Labour Party has suspended
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn reinstated to Labour Party following suspension over anti-semitism remarks

  17-11-2020 21:17 via nme.com
  
  Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has been reinstated in the Labour Party.
  Corbyn was suspended last month, after he reacted to a damning report into antisemitism from the Equality and Human Rights Commission, by claiming that the amount of complaints made under his leadership were “dramatically overstated.”
  At the time, a Labour Party spokesman said: “In light of his comments made today (November 17) and his failure to retract them subsequently, the Labour Party has suspended
  
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• DIY Tip: Sadie Dupuis On How Indie Acts Can Integrate Food Products Into Online Merch

  17-11-2020 21:16
  
  To promote the September release of Haunted Painting, her second album under the solo moniker Sad13, Speedy Ortiz leader Sadie Dupuis integrated food products — a custom “haunted” hot sauce, black tea and hazelnut spread, in partnership with different local vendors — into her online merch store along with t-shirts and tote bags. Here, she offers tips to other indie artists thinking about doing the same.
  “I’m a big fan of small-batch artisan food makers, especi
  
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• Lil Wayne Faces New Gun Charge in Florida

  17-11-2020 21:07 via rollingstone.com
  
  Rapper could be sentenced to up to 10 years in prison if convicted
  
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• Blossoms to raffle hand-written lyrics, outfits and more in aid of Manchester nightclub 42’s

  17-11-2020 21:07 via nme.com
  
  Blossoms have lent their support to a crowdfund campaign in aid of Manchester nightclub and venue 42’s, raffling off a number of ultra-rare items.READ MORE: ‘Blossoms: Back To Stockport’ review: triumphant homecoming tells of bigger things to comeAmong the prizes up for grabs are frontman Tom Ogden’s original, handwritten lyrics to their 2018 track ‘I Can’t Stand It’, and the full outfit worn by the singer in the video for 2016’s ‘Honey Sweet
  
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• Shawn Mendes Shares How Quarantine ‘Stillness’ in Miami Sparked Inspiration for ‘Wonder’

  17-11-2020 21:04
  
  When the world shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, the music industry was put on pause. Thankfully, Shawn Mendes found a way to use his free time to be creative, and thus, making a whole album.
  The star chatted with Zane Lowe on Apple Music about his project, Wonder, set to drop on December 4 and how quarantining in Miami with girlfriend Camila Cabello helped soothe him. “The pandemic that’s happening and the isolation and the quarantine has been terrifying and really har
  
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• Justin Bieber to Perform Medley at 2020 American Music Awards

  17-11-2020 21:04
  
  dick clark productions and ABC announced on Tuesday (Nov. 17) that Justin Bieber will return to the American Music Awards stage for the first time in four years.
  The performance, powered by T-Mobile, will feature a multi-song medley including Bieber’s “Holy” and his poignant Benny Blanco collab, “Lonely.” He’s no stranger to the AMAs, as the pop star has won 15 awards and made his performance debut back in 2010.Bieber joins previously announced star-studded pe
  
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• Japanese Label Avex Initiates Significant Downsizing: Exclusive

  17-11-2020 20:56
  
  TOKYO — Avex Group Holdings, often considered the fourth major record label in the Japanese music industry, is facing a severe economic crunch that will likely scale down its business for the foreseeable future, Billboard has learned.
  The entertainment conglomerate has put its 18-story building in Tokyo’s trendy Minami Aoyama district up for sale three years after it completed a major rebuild of the structure, effectively doubling the number of floors. Three sources inside Avex say t
  
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• Jesy Nelson taking an 'extended' break from Little Mix

  17-11-2020 20:55 via music-news.com
  
  It has been confirmed that the singer will be taking some time out from the girl group - which also includes Perrie Edwards, Jade Thirlwall and Leigh-Anne Pinnock
  
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• Twitter Launches Feature for Disappearing Tweets

  17-11-2020 20:54
  
  For the first time ever, Twitter users can post missives that automatically disappear after 24 hours.
  The social network announced Tuesday that it is rolling out the ephemeral messages, called Fleets, to its 187 million daily active users. In doing so, it followers similar product rollouts from Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook, which have all introduced similar disappearing messages in recent years.
  “Twitter’s purpose is to serve the public conversation — it’s where you g
  
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• Five Burning Questions: Bad Bunny, Maluma and More Latin Stars Impacting the Hot 100’s Top 20

  17-11-2020 20:48
  
  While 2020 hasn’t been the busiest year to date in terms of Latin stars appearing in the Hot 100’s upper stretches, this week they impact three of the top 12 songs in the country.
  Bad Bunny and Jhay Cortez appear in the top 10 for the second week in a row, as their “Dákiti” collab moves up one spot from No. 9 to No. 8. Just outside the top tier, Maluma catapults from 60 to 12 with his “Hawái,” which now lists The Weeknd as his co-lead thanks to t
  
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• Michael Jackson’s engineer Bruce Swedien has died

  17-11-2020 20:36 via nme.com
  
  Bruce Swedien, Michael Jackson‘s long term engineer, has died.
  The 86-year-old passed away “peacefully” last night (November 16), according to his daughter Roberta Swedien.
  In a post on Facebook, she wrote: “My dad, Bruce Swedien, passed away peacefully last night, November 16th. He was 86. A legend in the music industry for over 65 years and 5-time Grammy winner, he was known for his work with  Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson and many more.
  “He had a long life f
  
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• After EFF Gets Involved, GitHub Defies RIAA By Reinstating YouTube-DL

  17-11-2020 20:20 via digitalmusicnews.com
  YouTube-DL returns to GitHub after the RIAA demanded the software be removed with a DMCA takedown. In the middle of October, the RIAA sent the DMCA complaint to GitHub against YouTube-DL. It alleged that YouTube-DL allowed users to circumvent YouTube’s copyright protections. It also argued that the tool promoted piracy by mentioning several songs in […]
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• Megan Thee Stallion reveals star-studded tracklist for debut album ‘Good News’

  17-11-2020 20:13 via nme.com
  
  The tracklist for Megan Thee Stallion‘s much-anticipated debut album ‘Good News’ has arrived, and features a host of A-list stars.READ MORE: Megan Thee Stallion: “I’m really working on my dynasty right now”The previously released Beyoncé-featuring ‘Savage Remix’ appears on the album, while SZA contributes to ‘Freaky Girls’.
  Elsewhere, the album boasts the likes of City Girls, DaBaby, Popcaan and Big Sean, plus last mont
  
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• SoundCloud Introduces Verified Profiles — Here’s How to Get Your Blue Check

  17-11-2020 20:08 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  SoundCloud has introduced verified profiles to help “well-known artists stand out” and make it easier for fans to find authentic accounts. Plus, here’s a quick guide as to how you can secure a blue checkmark on your own SoundCloud profile. SoundCloud officials unveiled the profile-verification feature this morning, in a formal post that was shared […]
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• SoundCloud Introduces Verified Profiles — Here’s How to Get Your Account Verified

  17-11-2020 20:08 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  SoundCloud has introduced verified profiles to help “well-known artists stand out” and make it easier for fans to find authentic accounts. Plus, here’s a quick guide as to how you can secure a blue checkmark on your own SoundCloud profile. SoundCloud officials unveiled the profile-verification feature this morning, in a formal post that was shared […]
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• Barack Obama Calls Out Rappers Who Supported Trump In the 2020 Election

  17-11-2020 20:02 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Barack Obama is calling out rappers who supported Trump and his idea of success. The former president is giving his first interviews after nearly four years of silence during the Trump presidency. In an interview with The Atlantic, Obama says he has to remind himself that rappers value the same things Trump does. His comments […]
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• BTS Tease Jungkook-Directed ‘Life Goes On’ Music Video With Cozy Trailer: Watch

  17-11-2020 20:00
  
  The ARMY has BTS’ “Life Goes On” music video to look forward to at the end of the week, but they can already catch a glimpse of it today (Nov. 17).
  The K-pop septet released a 26-second snippet of the visual, which was directed by BTS’ youngest member Jungkook, on Tuesday ahead of its full-length release on Friday, Nov. 20. The trailer shows the boys getting cozy by an outdoor fireplace before heading indoors and changing into their pajamas, all while ambient piano and gu
  
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• Publishers Quarterly: Sony/ATV Again Tops Hot 100 and Radio Rankings

  17-11-2020 19:57
  
  Sony/ATV continued its reign from July to September, ruling both the Hot 100 Songs and Top Radio Airplay charts for the second quarter in a row. The publisher’s market share on Hot 100 Songs surged over six percentage points, to 26.68% from 20.18% the previous quarter, while its share of Top Radio Airplay songs jumped to 22.10% (from 20.11%).
  The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” also stayed at No. 1 on Top Radio Airplay, but dropped to No. 3 on Hot 100 Songs, where DaBaby&rsquo
  
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• Ty Dolla $ign teases potential collaborative album with Post Malone

  17-11-2020 19:47 via nme.com
  
  Ty Dolla $ign and Post Malone could be set to release a full collaborative album together, the former has said.READ MORE: Ty Dolla $ign – ‘Featuring Ty Dolla $ign’ review: a self-referential opus from a star with serious cloutIn an interview with Korean publication HiphopLE, the rapper was discussing ‘MihTy’, his 2018 album with Jeremih when he was asked whether he’d ever release another collaborative project.
  “Who knows if I might do it again,” he
  
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• Here’s Some Much-Needed ‘Good News’: The Track List For Megan Thee Stallion’s Debut Album Is Stacked

  17-11-2020 19:30
  
  Megan Thee Stallion dropped the track list for her upcoming debut full-length studio album, Good News, on Tuesday (Nov. 17) and the 17-track collection has something for everyone.
  The collection, due out on Friday (Nov. 20), features a killer collab lineup, with tracks featuring everyone from DaBaby (“Cry Baby”), to City Girls (“Do It On The Tip”), SZA (“Freaky Girls”), Big Sean & 2 Chainz (“Go Crazy”) and Young Thug (“Don’t Stop&rd
  
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• Ticketmaster Hack Results In $1.7 Million Fine for Security and Privacy Violations

  17-11-2020 19:13 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  A massive Ticketmaster hack in the UK has resulted in a fine of $1.7 million for violations of the EU’s GDPR laws. Regulators say Ticketmaster UK failed to secure its website chatbot on the payments page. Attackers then subverted the chatbot, allowing them to steal payment info from unsuspecting concert goers. After being alerted to […]
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• Ticketmaster Fined $1.7MM in UK For Lax Security and Privacy Violations

  17-11-2020 19:13 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Ticketmaster UK has received a fine of $1.7 million for lax security and violating the EU’s GDPR laws. Regulators say Ticketmaster UK failed to secure its website chatbot on the payments page. Attackers then subverted the chatbot, allowing them to steal payment info from unsuspecting concert goers. After being alerted to the fraud traced to […]
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• Ticketmaster Fined $1.7 Million for Security and Privacy Violations

  17-11-2020 19:13 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Ticketmaster UK has received a fine of $1.7 million for lax security and violating the EU’s GDPR laws. Regulators say Ticketmaster UK failed to secure its website chatbot on the payments page. Attackers then subverted the chatbot, allowing them to steal payment info from unsuspecting concert goers. After being alerted to the fraud traced to […]
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• Watch BENEE perform ‘Happen To Me’ on ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’

  17-11-2020 19:06 via nme.com
  
  New Zealand singer-songwriter BENEE has made an appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.READ MORE: Benee – ‘Hey u x’ review: New Zealand’s alt-pop hero trades loneliness for party-starting spiritThe rising star performed the track ‘Happen To Me’, taken from her debut album ‘Hey u x’. You can watch the performance below.
  Guests that appeared on her recent album, which was released on Friday (November 13) via Island Records, include Grimes,&
  
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• Lil Wayne, French Montana & More Hip-Hop Heavyweights Set for Mike Tyson Comeback Bout

  17-11-2020 19:00
  
  Iron Mike’s return to the ring will also feature some heavy hitters from hip-hop.
  Lil Wayne, French Montana and DaBaby lead the lineup of artists set to perform at Mike Tyson’s Nov. 28 comeback bout in Los Angeles against Roy Jones Jr.
  Also on the music bill is Wiz Khalifa and YG.
  “This event is going to go down in history, no doubt,” comments Lil Wayne in a statement. “I’m grateful to be a part of it and share the arena with two living legends. I’m stok
  
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• Here’s How Many People Tuned Into Lil Nas X’s Roblox Show

  17-11-2020 19:00
  
  Travis Scott may not be the king of video game concerts for long. After Trav drew more than 45.8 million viewers for his five Fortnight show in April, Lil Nas X put up similarly impressive numbers when he dipped into the kid-friendly virtual game platform Roblox for four shows over two days this weekend.
  A spokesperson for the platform confirmed to Billboard that the virtual shows received more than 33 million visits.
  The spokesperson said those numbers include fans who may have c
  
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• All of Candace Owens’ Biggest Celebrity Feuds: Harry Styles, Cardi B, Kanye West & More

  17-11-2020 19:00
  
  Politically conservative commentator and President Donald Trump supporter Candace Owens has picked a fight or two with some artists over the last two years.
  Whether it’s about the Black Lives Matter movement or “pandering” to Black American voters in the 2020 presidential election, Owens has been put in the hot seat by the hottest artists.
  Billboard broke down the biggest ones that went down recently. See them below.Harry Styles
  Styles graced the cover of Vogue, beco
  
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• Rolling Loud Miami Reveals Dates and Headliners for 2021 Return

  17-11-2020 18:53
  
  Rolling Loud Miami has revealed dates for its 2021 edition after it was forced to cancel this year’s festival in early April due to the pandemic. The three-day event will return to Florida from May 7-9 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
  Organizers for the festival say that all three of the 2020 headliners, which include A$AP Rocky, Travis Scott and Post Malone, will return for the 2021 edition. In addition, 99% of the 2020 lineup will perform next year with new artists slated to b
  
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• Ariana Grande shares vintage sci-fi inspired video for ’34+35′

  17-11-2020 18:46 via nme.com
  
  Ariana Grande has shared the video for ’34+35′, the latest single to be released from her recent Number One album ‘Positions’.READ MORE: Ariana Grande – ‘Positions’ review: lots of banging, but not so many bangersThe video, which you can see below, borrows from vintage science fiction aesthetics, and sees Grande play both a scientist and a robotic creation she brings to life.
  It follows a teaser clip the singer released for the track last week, whic
  
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• Setback for Apple as Judge Tosses Counterclaims Against Fortnite Maker

  17-11-2020 18:44 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  A federal judge has dismissed Apple counterclaims against Fortnite maker Epic Games. Here’s the latest. U.S. District Court Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers tossed the claim, saying Apple has no basis in its demand for punitive damages. Epic Games sued Apple and Google over the removal of Fortnite from their respective app stores. Epic Games issued […]
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