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• Watch Sheryl Crow cover Tom Petty’s ‘You Don’t Know How It Feels’

  27-11-2020 23:54 via nme.com
  
  Sheryl Crow has performed a cover Tom Petty‘s ‘You Don’t Know How It Feels’ on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.Read more: Sheryl Crow: “It’s shocking that after 231 years we’ve never had a woman President”Appearing on the late-night talk show on Wednesday night (November 25) to promote the recently released expanded edition of Petty’s Wildflowers, Crow’s virtual performance took place in front of a rusty shed amongst some wo
  
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• Taylor Swift & Jack Antonoff Really Loved Playing This ‘Folklore’ Track Live

  27-11-2020 23:36
  
  Taylor Swift is mouthing “retweet 4ever” in Jack Antonoff’s direction after seeing his tweet about their live rendition of “August” on her timeline.
  “i like to play august,” Antonoff wrote on Thursday (Nov. 26), a day after the release of Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions.
  Swift related to that thought and shared a short and sweet reaction: “retweet 4ever.”Swift — along with producers Antonoff and Aaron Dessner — perfor
  
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• Eric Clapton Joins the Anti-Lockdown Movement, Releases New Single With Van Morrison

  27-11-2020 23:10 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  ‘Wonderful Tonight’ singer-songwriter Eric Clapton has partnered with vocal lockdown critic Van Morrison to release a new protest track, and the work’s profits will benefit the Lockdown Financial Hardship Fund. Eric Clapton and Van Morrison unveiled their anti-lockdown song collaboration – entitled “Stand and Deliver” – today, in a formal release that was shared with […]
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• How to Get Verified on TikTok – A Step-by-Step Guide

  27-11-2020 23:04 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Account verification is an important part of building your brand on social media. Here’s how to get verified on TikTok. Verification on a social media platform means the account is an official brand channel. That’s an important distinction in today’s online world – fans want to know they’re interfacing with the real band, brand, or […]
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• The Grammy Awards Don’t Matter Anymore – These Trends Prove It

  27-11-2020 22:24 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  The Grammy Awards don’t matter anymore – and it’s not because of controversy or snubs. The Recording Academy announced the 63rd annual Grammy Awards nominations earlier this week on Tuesday. But the announcement has been met with critical reception from artists – and total ambivalence by the general public. First, let’s dig into what the […]
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• Do the Grammys Matter Anymore? The Latest Data Doesn’t Look So Hot

  27-11-2020 22:24 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Are the 2021 Grammy Awards in for a rude ratings surprise? The latest data shows that fans are far less interested in the Grammys — and it’s not just because of the controversy or snubs. The Recording Academy announced the 63rd annual Grammy Awards nominations earlier this week on Tuesday. But the announcement has been […]
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• Do the Grammys Matter Anymore? The Latest Data Doesn’t Look Good

  27-11-2020 22:24 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Are the 2020 Grammy Awards in for a rude surprise? The latest data shows that fans are far less interested in the Grammys – and it’s not because of controversy or snubs. The Recording Academy announced the 63rd annual Grammy Awards nominations earlier this week on Tuesday. But the announcement has been met with sharp […]
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• Do the Grammys Matter Anymore? Google Data Shows a Scary Drop Among Fans

  27-11-2020 22:24 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  The latest data shows that fans are far less interested in the Grammys – and it’s not because of controversy or snubs. The Recording Academy announced the 63rd annual Grammy Awards nominations earlier this week on Tuesday. But the announcement has been met with critical reception from artists – and total ambivalence by the general […]
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• Hear Liam Gallagher’s Holiday-Inspired Song ‘All You’re Dreaming Of’

  27-11-2020 21:54 via rollingstone.com
  
  "Considering the year that we've all had, I hope this brings back some much needed love and hope," singer says
  
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• Lil Yachty releases deluxe version of latest album ‘Lil Boat 3’

  27-11-2020 21:52 via nme.com
  
  Lil Yachty has released a deluxe version of his latest album ‘Lil Boat 3’ – listen to it below.Read more: Band vs Band – Migos x Lil YachtyOriginally released in March, the rapper’s fourth album features the track ‘Oprah’s Bank Account’ with Drake and DaBaby. Other guests include Tyler, The Creator, Lil Keed, and Future.
  The new version of the album is called Lil Boat 3.5 and includes tracks with the likes of Vince Staples, Lil Baby, Playboi Carti.
  
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• Paul McCartney teaming up with Idris Elba for BBC special

  27-11-2020 21:45 via music-news.com
  
  The conversation will cover his songwriting beginnings through to his current work.
  
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• Britney Spears assures fans it's 'okay not to be perfect' in uplifting Thanksgiving message

  27-11-2020 21:45 via music-news.com
  
  Britney Spears confessed she forgot it was Thanksgiving this week.
  
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• Juicy J wants to take on Pharrell Williams in a ‘VERZUZ’ battle

  27-11-2020 21:24 via nme.com
  
  Juicy J has said that he wants to take on Pharrell Williams in a VERZUZ battle.Read More: Timbaland and Swizz Beatz on VERZUZ battle series: “We want to celebrate the architects of good music”Speaking in an interview with Houston radio station 97.9 The Box, the producer was asked about the series, which pits producers, songwriters and artists against each other in a rap battle style format on Instagram Live and Apple Music.
  “See, I got such a long [back catalogue
  
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• Cher in Pakistan to Help ‘World’s Loneliest Elephant’

  27-11-2020 21:22
  
  Cher is in Pakistan to celebrate the departure of Kaavan, dubbed the “world’s loneliest elephant,” who will soon leave a Pakistani zoo for better conditions after years of lobbying by animal rights groups and activists.
  Because of security concerns, Cher’s schedule was not made public. However, she met Friday (Nov. 27) with Prime Minister Imran Khan and was expected to visit Kaavan later in the trip, according to the prime minister’s office. Khan’s office rele
  
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• Maxïmo Park share high-powered new single ‘I Don’t Know What I’m Doing’

  27-11-2020 21:10 via nme.com
  
  Maxïmo Park have released a new single called ‘I Don’t Know What I’m Doing’ – you can listen to it below.Read more: Maxïmo Park’s Paul Smith: “It feels like nobody’s been held to account for the Grenfell Tower fire”It’s the third track to be shared from the band’s upcoming new album, ‘Nature Always Wins’, and it follows the release of singles ‘Baby, Sleep’ and ‘Child Of T
  
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• TikTok Ends Its Licensing Dispute With STIM, GEMA and PRS — Multi-Year Agreement Signed

  27-11-2020 20:58 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  TikTok has ended its licensing dispute with ICE, including member organizations PRS for Music, GEMA, STIM, IMRO, Concord, and others, by closing a new deal. TikTok and ICE, which encompasses Downtown and Peer Music, in addition to the above-mentioned collecting societies and indie publishers, unveiled their recently inked licensing agreement today. The multi-year and multi-territory […]
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• Placebo put ‘A Place For Us To Dream’ vinyl box set on sale for one weekend only

  27-11-2020 20:20 via nme.com
  
  Placebo have announced that a limited edition vinyl box set of their career retrospective compilation album ‘A Place For Us To Dream’ will be available on sale for one weekend only.Read More: Placebo talk 20 years of ‘Without You I’m Nothing’, Bowie and their ‘experimental’ new albumThe release consists of four vinyl LPs housed in a special hard-case box, and a 24-page book with never-before-seen photos curated by the band’s Brian Molko &
  
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• Jade Bird shares stirring new breakup song ‘Houdini’

  27-11-2020 20:06 via nme.com
  
  Jade Bird has shared a stirring new breakup song called ‘Houdini’ – you can listen to it below.Read more: Jade Bird on the “community” of her new single ‘Headstart’ and making an album in a pandemicTaken from her forthcoming second album, which is due to arrive next year, the singer-songwriter’s new track was produced by Dave Cobb and follows on from the recently released ‘Headstart’.
  Using famous magician and illusionist Harry Houdini&
  
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• Alanis Morissette Covers John Lennon, Yoko Ono’s ‘Happy Xmas (War Is Over)’ in Bed-In Video

  27-11-2020 20:05 via rollingstone.com
  
  Singer, bandmates and their families appear in new visual
  
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• First Out: New Music from Rina Sawayama, King Princess, Arlo Parks & More

  27-11-2020 19:57
  
  After a long-awaited Thanksgiving, it’s time to kick back and relax this Black Friday with some queer tunes! Billboard Pride is here to help with First Out, our weekly roundup of some of the best new music releases from LGBTQ artists.
  From Rina Sawayama’s Chromatica-esque pop escape, to King Princess’ continued adventure in the world of dance music, check out some of our favorite new releases this week.Rina Sawayama, “Lucid”
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• Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard remembers Chris Cornell: “He was one of the greatest vocalists of all time”

  27-11-2020 19:28 via nme.com
  
  Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard has paid tribute to his friend and former collaborator Chris Cornell.Read More: Chris Cornell: his 10 best songsIn a new interview, Gossard discussed the former Audioslave and Soundgarden frontman, who died by suicide aged 52 in 2017.
  Speaking to Kerrang! about seeing a young Cornell performing “punk rock screaming shows,” Gossard said: “He elevated himself in a way that everyone dreams about.
  “It was like becoming a superhero or somethin
  
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• Listen to Miley Cyrus and Joan Jett team up on new track ‘Bad Karma’

  27-11-2020 19:16 via nme.com
  
  Miley Cyrus and Joan Jett have joined forces on new track ‘Bad Karma’ – you can listen to it below.Read more: Miley Cyrus – ‘Plastic Hearts’ review: pop superstar reborn as a freewheeling rock’n’rollerThe track, which is lifted from Cyrus’ new album ‘Plastic Hearts’, released earlier today (November 27), follows previously shared tracks ‘High’, ‘Midnight Sky’ and new Dua Lipa collaboration ‘Prisoner&r
  
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• First Stream Latin: New Music From Reik & Christian Nodal, Ecko’s Debut Album & More

  27-11-2020 19:11
  
  “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.Reik, Christian Nodal, “Poco” (Sony Music Mexico)
  Reik and Christian Nodal have joined forces for “Poco,” a heartfelt ranchera about finally overcoming a breakup. “From a kiss to kiss my broken heart has been able to heal/ I want to tell you that to forget you, very little is needed,&rdqu
  
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• From Miley Cyrus to Taylor Swift, What’s Your Favorite New Music Release This Week? Vote!

  27-11-2020 19:10
  
  Thanksgiving is officially in the rearview and that means one thing: the holiday season has officially begun, and from albums by Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift to a new single by Jennifer Lopez, Billboard wants to know which new release you have on repeat as you dig into the leftovers.
  Are you loving Cyrus’ rock-fueled seventh studio album Plastic Hearts or Bad Bunny’s surprise third studio set El Último Tour Del Mundo? How many times have you streamed the live in
  
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• Michael Ball & Alfie Boe bring festive cheer as Together At Christmas tops albums chart

  27-11-2020 18:55 via music-news.com
  
  Michael Ball & Alfie Boe kick off the festive season in style as their new album Together At Christmas lands straight in at Number 1
  
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• Ariana Grande holds Number 1 spot for a fifth consecutive week with 'Positions'

  27-11-2020 18:54 via music-news.com
  
  In a week where the singer was nominated for a Best Pop Duo/Group Performance Grammy for Rain On Me with Lady Gaga
  
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• Mariah Carey Offers ‘A Little Magic’ in Star-Studded Christmas Special Trailer

  27-11-2020 18:48 via rollingstone.com
  
  Tiffany Haddish, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson, Snoop Dogg make appearances
  
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• 10 Essential Tracks on Bad Bunny’s ‘El Ultimo Tour Del Mundo’: Staff Picks

  27-11-2020 18:46
  
  Bad Bunny surprised fans with a brand new album, titled El Ultimo Tour del Mundo (The Last Tour of the World), on Friday (Nov. 27), marking his third release in 2020 via Rimas Entertainment.
  The 16-track album — which includes the Jhay Cortez-assisted “Dakiti,” currently the most-streamed song in the world and No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 — has a “completely different” concept from YHLQMDLG, according to Bunny.
  “This is a more sentimental
  
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• Yungblud shares dramatic visuals for impassioned new single ‘Mars’

  27-11-2020 18:32 via nme.com
  
  Yungblud has shared his new single ‘Mars’, along with a dramatic new video, ahead of next week’s much anticipated release of his new album.Read more: The Big Read – Yungblud: “I wanna be the rock star of the 2020 generation”The video features Yungblud and a number of other people staring straight into the camera, applying makeup as they lip-sync to the track, before they’re attacked by figures just off-screen.
  Yungblud explained that the track was inspir
  
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• Cher helps to relocate the “world’s loneliest” elephant

  27-11-2020 18:32 via nme.com
  
  Cher is making her way to Pakistan to help save Kaavan, the “world’s loneliest” elephant.Read more: Cher’s 2019 UK tour is ludicrously good fun. Give her the Glastonbury legends slot immediately!The elephant, who has spent 35 years in a zoo, lost his partner in 2012 and has become obese due to a poor diet. He also suffers with behavioural issues, shaking his head back and forth for hours, reports Sky News.
  However, Kaavan is now being relocated thanks to the help of Cher,
  
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• Liam Gallagher won’t be doing any gigs on Zoom: “It’s not for me, it’s ridiculous”

  27-11-2020 18:02 via nme.com
  Liam Gallagher has spoken of his aversion to playing gigs on Zoom. “It’s ridiculous,” he has said.Read more: Liam Gallagher’s new song ‘All You’re Dreaming Of’ is a touching festive balladThe Oasis frontman, who shared a new festive single called ‘All You’re Dreaming Of’ today (November 27) was appearing on the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show.
  “You got to go big all the time, I’m not into doing gigs on Zoom,” Gallagher said
  
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• What’s Your Favorite Song on Bad Bunny’s ‘El Ultimo Tour Del Mundo’? Vote!

  27-11-2020 17:59
  
  Bad Bunny steps out of his comfort zone delivering alternative-pop, edgy songs in his third album this year, titled El Último Tour del Mundo.
  In true Bunny fashion, the Puerto Rican surprised fans by dropping his third album of 2020 — following YHLQMDLG and Las Que No Iban a Salir – on Friday (Nov. 27) at midnight.
  “It’s completely different from YHLQMDLG. This is a more sentimental album, more chill, the kind of thing you can listen to in
  
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• What’s Your Favorite Song on Bad Bunny’s ‘El Último Tour Del Mundo’? Vote!

  27-11-2020 17:59
  
  Bad Bunny steps out of his comfort zone delivering alternative-pop, edgy songs in his third album this year, titled El Último Tour del Mundo.
  In true Bunny fashion, the Puerto Rican surprised fans by dropping his third album of 2020 — following YHLQMDLG and Las Que No Iban a Salir – on Friday (Nov. 27) at midnight.
  “It’s completely different from YHLQMDLG. This is a more sentimental album, more chill, the kind of thing you can listen to in
  
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• Eric Clapton announces new anti-lockdown song with Van Morrison

  27-11-2020 17:26 via nme.com
  
  Eric Clapton will join forces with Van Morrison on a new song, the fourth track in the latter’s current series of anti-lockdown songs.Read more: How you can do your bit to help save the future of live musicMorrison recently shared three anti-lockdown protest songs, in which he accused the government of being “fascist bullies”. ‘No More Lockdown’, ‘Born to Be Free’ and ‘As I Walked Out’ were written in opposition to the government’s coro
  
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• Van Morrison, Eric Clapton Announce Anti-Lockdown Song ‘Stand and Deliver’

  27-11-2020 17:22 via rollingstone.com
  
  Track supports Morrison's Save Live Music campaign
  
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• Top Dawg teases video shoot and fans think it’s for Kendrick Lamar, SZA or Ab-Soul

  27-11-2020 17:21 via nme.com
  
  Top Dawg Entertainment’s Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith has got fans speculating that a new video from either Kendrick Lamar, SZA or Ab-Soul could be on the way.Read more: Kendrick Lamar – ‘DAMN.’ reviewThe CEO posted an Instagram Story yesterday (November 26) that appeared to show a film crew wrapping up a video shoot. As people applauded a voice could be heard in the background congratulating everyone on set.
  Top Dawg captioned the clip: “IT&rsqu
  
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• Liam Gallagher: 'I’m in a privileged position to do this band stuff'

  27-11-2020 17:20 via music-news.com
  
  Liam Gallagher was on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show this morning. Check out some quotes below.
  
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• First Stream: New Music From Miley Cyrus, Bad Bunny, Jennifer Lopez & More

  27-11-2020 17:08
  
  Billboard’s First Stream serves as a handy guide to this Friday’s most essential releases — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond.
  This week, Miley Cyrus’ rock revolution lives up to the hype, Bad Bunny is relentless in his excellence and Jennifer Lopez tosses out another winner. Check out all of this week’s First Stream picks below:
  The Album That Will Make You Want To Tease Your Hair
  
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• Lana Del Rey's cousin loses battle with cancer

  27-11-2020 17:00 via music-news.com
  
  Lana Del Rey revealed the news in a Thanksgiving post.
  
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• John Legend 'so grateful' for wife Chrissy Teigen and their kids on Thanksgiving

  27-11-2020 17:00 via music-news.com
  
  Mariah Carey also shared a video of holiday moments
  
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• The xx’s Romy discusses embracing sexuality on debut solo album: “[I don’t] feel afraid or embarrassed”

  27-11-2020 16:54 via nme.com
  
  The xx‘s Romy Madley-Croft has spoken about the process of embracing sexuality on her forthcoming debut solo album.Read more: Romy shows her true colours with new solo song ‘Lifetime’, a masterclass in pandemic popThe singer, who released her debut solo single ‘Lifetime’ back in September, told The Guardian: “I came out when I was 15, and my dad was really cool about it, and I’m very grateful for that.
  “But I didn’t feel ready when we pu
  
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• JoJo Siwa Channels Cindy Lou Who in Snowy ‘Where Are You Christmas?’ Video: Watch

  27-11-2020 16:54
  
  JoJo Siwa unveiled the festive music video for her cover of Faith Hill’s “Where Are You Christmas?” on Thanksgiving (Nov. 26).
  In the clip, the dancer-turned-YouTube-personality shows off her skills at the piano while wearing an outfit covered in sparkling black and silver beading and matching fur trim.
  “Where are you Christmas/ Why can’t I find you/ Why have you gone away/ Where is the laughter/ You used to bring me/ Why can’t I hear music play/ My world is c
  
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• The 13 Best Things That Happened in Music This Week (November 27)

  27-11-2020 16:43
  
  Thanksgiving is coming up this week, and artists are grateful to be recognized at award shows, while fans are gobbling up their latest musical films.
  Taylor Swift took home three awards at the AMAs, including artist of the year for the sixth time and favorite female artist – pop/rock for the fifth time to beat out Whitney Houston and Olivia Newton-John. She also released a surprise Disney+ film Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions that documented the process of recording her l
  
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• George Harrison’s estate releases new stereo mix of ‘All Things Must Pass’ to mark album’s 50th anniverdary

  27-11-2020 16:12 via nme.com
  
  George Harrison‘s estate has marked the 50th anniversary of his seminal album ‘All Things Must Pass’ by releasing a new stereo mix of the stunning title track.
  The new mix of the 1970 track was led by Grammy-winning producer Paul Hicks – who previously worked on recent re-workings of The Rolling Stones‘ ‘Goat’s Head Soup’ and John Lennon‘s ‘Gimme Some Truth’.
  “The new stereo mix of the album’s title track is just a tas
  
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• Gary Barlow: 'I’m scared of flies'

  27-11-2020 16:06 via music-news.com
  
  Gary Barlow joined Kat Shoob on Magic Radio today to talk about his new album and upcoming ITV special.
  
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• Juicy J Releases ‘The Hustle Continues’ LP, Drops ‘1995’ Video With Logic

  27-11-2020 16:03 via rollingstone.com
  
  Album features Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Baby, A$AP Rocky, 2 Chainz and more artists
  
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• First Country Holiday Edition: New Original Christmas Music From Dan + Shay, Carrie Underwood, Dolly Parton & More

  27-11-2020 16:00
  
  There’s been a bounty of Christmas cheer pouring out of Nashville this season, so as we officially begin the holiday season, we look at some of the more creative original tracks country artists are releasing this time of year that may find their way into your stocking.
  Dan + Shay, “Take Me Home For Christmas” and “Christmas Isn’t Christmas”Reigning CMA duo of the year Dan + Shay’s two originals this year serve as flip sides of the same coin: one spritely
  
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• Martin Kemp has 'no beef' with Spandau Ballet bandmates but can't see them reuniting

  27-11-2020 15:30 via music-news.com
  
  The iconic 80s' new wave band - which was originally comprised of Tony Hadley, Steve Norman, John Keeble and brothers Martin and
  
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• Sir Paul McCartney set to be interviewed by Idris Elba for BBC One special

  27-11-2020 15:00 via music-news.com
  
  Sir Paul McCartney is set to be interviewed by Idris Elba for the BBC One special 'Idris Elba meets Paul McCartney'.
  
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• King Princess Goes Galactic, Iann Dior’s Latest Mood, And More Songs We Love

  27-11-2020 15:00
  
  This week's Bop Shop features stunning cuts from King Princess, Cautious Clay, Miley Cyrus and Dua Lipa, Iann Dior, and more.
  
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