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• Taylor Swift Donates $13,000 to Two Different Mothers Struggling to Pay Bills Due to COVID-19

  08-12-2020 23:45
  
  Taylor Swift is spreading the holiday joy this difficult season, helping out those in need. Billboard can confirm the star donated $13,000 (very on brand) to two mothers’ GoFundMe pages after reading a Washington Post article spotlighting Americans who are behind on rent due to the government’s lack of stimulus agreement amid the COVID-19 crisis.
  One Nashville-based woman, Nikki Cornwell, is a single mother and shared that she is $5,000 behind on rent, and that she isn’t s
  
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• David Byrne on why Talking Heads won’t return: “Reunion tours have become an exercise in nostalgia”

  08-12-2020 23:42 via nme.com
  
  David Byrne has addressed the ongoing calls for a future Talking Heads reunion.Read More: David Byrne live on Broadway, NYC: Still the best musical experience on the planetThe ‘American Utopia’ musician appeared on MSNBC’s The Beat today (December 8) when host Ari Melber asked why many fans can’t accept that the iconic band won’t make a comeback.
  “There’s a period where music really is essential to you kind of defining who you are and what your place is
  
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• The Piano Guys Travel to Little Jerusalem for Christmas Cover of ‘What Child Is This’

  08-12-2020 23:12
  
  The Piano Guys embark on a Christmas journey to “Little Jerusalem” to perform their fan-favorite holiday hymn “What Child Is This.”
  Their video from Tuesday (Dec. 8) invokes the true Christmas spirit with lifelike replicas of the nativity scene in Goshen, Utah, dotting their starry-night performance. The “Little Jerusalem” set also served as the backdrop of their “O come, O come, Emmanuel” performance from 2012. It will now be the official set of&n
  
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• Courtney Love Is ‘Touched’ by Miley Cyrus’ ‘Doll Parts’ Cover, Shares How Kurt Cobain Inspired the Song

  08-12-2020 23:08
  
  Miley Cyrus continued her streak of incredible rock covers on the Howard Stern Show last week when she took on Hole’s 1994 hit “Doll Parts” — and now she has the stamp of approval from Courtney Love herself.
  The band’s frontwoman took to Instagram on Tuesday (Dec. 8) to share a throwback video of her late husband Kurt Cobain onstage, where he proclaimed, “I’d just like all these people in this room to know that Courtney Love, the lead singer of the
  
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• Tyler, The Creator to feature on Channel Tres’ new EP ‘I Can’t Go Outside’

  08-12-2020 22:57 via nme.com
  Tyler, The Creator is set to feature on Channel Tres‘ third EP ‘I Can’t Go Outside’.Read More: Channel Tres’ brand of soulful house has made him LA’s new dance kingTres, whose real name is Sheldon Young, will release the seven-song collection this coming Thursday (December 10), following up on from his previous EPs ‘Channel Tres’ (2018) and ‘Black Moses’ (2019).
  The Californian artist has tonight (December 8) shared the full tracklist f
  
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• The 100 Best Songs of 2020: Staff List

  08-12-2020 22:46
  
  Well, it certainly was an unusual year for pop music, wasn’t it?
  Taylor Swift had the biggest album of the period with a surprise indie-folk LP, radio records were broken by The Weeknd (sure) and 24kGoldn and iann dior (more surprising), and Nicki Minaj finally scored the first Hot 100 chart-topper of her decade-plus of superstardom — only to score a second barely a month later. Imagine trying to explain to folks in 2015 that a half-decade later, we’d get Jason Derulo’s f
  
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• Kelly Clarkson Performs Stirring Piano-Powered Rendition of Joan Osborne’s ‘One of Us’

  08-12-2020 22:39
  
  Kelly Clarkson is having a ’90s marathon over at her daytime talk show, and she powered through on Tuesday (Dec. 8) with a Joan Osborne cover of “One of Us.”
  Sitting on a stool next to the piano, the Grammy-winning singer wondered aloud in the chorus, “What if God was one of us?/ Just a slob like one of us/ Just a stranger on the bus, trying to make his way home/ Just trying to make his way home, just like a holy rolling stone?/ Back up to heaven all alone, just
  
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• Howard Stern’s Sirius Contract Just Got Extended to 2026

  08-12-2020 22:27 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  15 years after initially signing with SiriusXM – and following months of much-publicized negotiations as well as a rumored play from Spotify – Howard Stern has inked a new Sirius contract. SiriusXM unveiled its just-finalized deal with Howard Stern today, in a formal release, following an on-air announcement from the 66-year-old radio jock. The previous […]
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• Howard Stern’s Sirius Contact Just Got Extended to 2026

  08-12-2020 22:27 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  15 years after initially signing with SiriusXM – and following months of much-publicized negotiations as well as a rumored play from Spotify – Howard Stern has inked a new Sirius contract. SiriusXM unveiled its just-finalized deal with Howard Stern today, in a formal release, following an on-air announcement from the 66-year-old radio jock. The previous […]
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• Elvis Duran Recalls Jingle Ball Memories With Shawn Mendes Ahead of 2020’s Virtual Event

  08-12-2020 22:27
  
  The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball is looking a little different this year, as the coronavirus cases continue to climb in the United States — but the holiday cheer will persevere at this year’s virtual event, which will feature performances by Billie Eilish, The Weeknd, Doja Cat, Dua Lipa, Harry Styles, Lewis Capaldi, Sam Smith and more.
  “This is just a year off. Let’s never do this again,” Z100 Morning Show’s Elvis Duran told 
  
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• 15 Years Later, Howard Stern Extends His Contract With Sirius XM

  08-12-2020 22:27 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  15 years after initially signing with SiriusXM – and following months of much-publicized negotiations as well as a rumored play from Spotify – Howard Stern has inked a new contract. SiriusXM unveiled its just-finalized deal with Howard Stern today, in a formal release, following an on-air announcement from the 66-year-old radio jock. Stern, whose prior […]
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• Do You Hear What I Hear? It’s 5 Fresh & Festive Holiday Hits, From Mariah Carey to Jonas Brothers

  08-12-2020 22:13
  
  The Billboard Pop Shop Podcast wishes you a Merry Christmas — and a happy new playlist!
  On our latest episode (below), we take a listen to five 2020 holiday hits, from Mariah Carey’s new “girl group” with Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson on “Oh Santa!” to Jonas Brothers’ melancholic mistletoe ballad “I Need You Christmas.”We also chat about three new December duets: Dolly Parton and Michael Bublé‘s cheeky “Cuddle Up, Cozy
  
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• System Of A Down’s John Dolmayan says band’s hiatus was a “disastrous move”

  08-12-2020 22:03 via nme.com
  System Of A Down drummer John Dolmayan has said the band’s hiatus was a “disastrous move”.Read more: System Of A Down’s new anthems of rebellion are arena-ready calls for justiceThe group went on a hiatus from 2006 to 2010 and are yet to record a full-length follow-up to their ‘Mezmerize’ and ‘Hypnotize’ albums, which came out in 2005.
  Speaking in a new interview with Richard Allan on Action Figures, Dolmayan discussed System Of A Down&rs
  
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• What’s Your Favorite Modern Bob Dylan Cover? Vote!

  08-12-2020 21:33
  
  On Monday, Billboard listed some of the best 21st-century covers of Bob Dylan’s songs after Universal Music Publishing Group announced it purchased his entire catalog — but which reinterpretation is your favorite?
  Adele as well as Kelly Clarkson and Ben Platt made fans feel their love for Dylan with their respective versions of “Make You Feel My Love.” The queen of covers Miley Cyrus let her Southern ro
  
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• Cardi B to face jury trial over tattoo lawsuit

  08-12-2020 21:30 via music-news.com
  
  Kevin Brophy Jr. is seeking damages over the alleged use of his image on Cardi B's mixtape Gangsta B**ch Music Vol. 1
  
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• Chloe x Halle Share Healing ‘Mantra’ During Angelic Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

  08-12-2020 21:28
  
  As a tumultuous 2020 draws to a close, Chloe x Halle brought the good energy needed to enter a fresh, new 2021.
  The sibling duo unveiled their Tiny Desk (Home) Concert for NPR on Tuesday (Dec. 8), trading heavenly harmonies as they sat barefoot on a desk, surrounded by lush greenery, crystals, a full band and string section.
  They breezed through a five-song set that included hits like “Do It,” “Don’t Make It Harder on Me,” “Wonder What She Thinks of Me”
  
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• Genius Taps Instagram to Launch ‘Lyric Reels’ Feature

  08-12-2020 21:26 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Genius and Instagram have teamed up for ‘Lyric Reels,’ a new behind-the-lyrics feature. The new feature kicks off with Megan Thee Stallion discussing the lyrics for “Body.” Other artists set to appear in these Lyric Reels videos include 24kGolden and Tate McRae. The new Lyric Reels can be viewed on select song pages on the […]
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• Angus Young on the AC/DC album that “defines” the band: “It’s pure magic”

  08-12-2020 21:02 via nme.com
  
  Angus Young has revealed the AC/DC album that he belives “defines” the band.READ MORE: AC/DC on their explosive comeback record ‘Power Up’: “This album is for Malcolm”The musician was taking part in a recent interview with Switzerland’s Radio SRF 3 when he was asked which of his band’s past record’s he would “put on to impress someone who has never heard of AC/DC”.
  “‘Let There Be Rock’,” he respon
  
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• 50 Cent Is ‘Getting Back in Shape,’ Jokes About Starting an OnlyFans Page

  08-12-2020 21:02
  
  Is 50 Cent the next top creator on OnlyFans?
  The rapper took to Twitter on Tuesday (Dec. 8) to show off his tricep muscles during a workout. “i’m getting back in shape, in shape,” he wrote. “girl you want to see go to my LOL ONLYFANS PAGE.”
  Don’t get too excited though, as 50 seemed to deny that he actually will be launching a page on the subscription site, writing, “I change my mind. LOL,” with a laughing emoji.i’m getting back in shape, in
  
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• See John Legend’s Naughty-But-Still-Nice Comment on Chrissy Teigen’s Cute Photo

  08-12-2020 20:54
  
  You can check Chrissy Teigen’s Instagram comments to see if John Legend has been naughty or nice this holiday season.
  Teigen took to Instagram on Monday to show off a smooch with her pup while wearing only a bra and underwear (and fuzzy socks). “F— it,” she captioned the precious picture. But Legend interpreted the message in a much more sensual manner.
  “Don’t mind if i do,” he commented with a spicy note, to which the cookbook author replied,
  
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• AirPods Max, Apple’s Over-Ear Headphones Announced — Yours for $549

  08-12-2020 20:35 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Apple is going all-in on its AirPods brand with the new AirPods Max — with a hefty $549 price tag. The AirPods Max is the long-rumored AirPods Studio that Digital Music News has been reporting for nearly two years. These headphones are a long time in the making — and pack some hefty features for […]
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• AirPods Max, Apple’s Over-Ear Headphones Announced – Starting at $549

  08-12-2020 20:35 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Apple is going all-in on its AirPods brand with the new AirPods Max – with a $549 price tag. The AirPods Max is the long-rumored AirPods Studio that Digital Music News has reported on for nearly two years. These headphones are a long time in the making and pack some hefty features for that hefty […]
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• AirPods Max, Apple’s Over-Ear Headphones Announced – Start at $549

  08-12-2020 20:35 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Apple is going all-in on its AirPods brand with the new AirPods Max – with a $549 price tag. The AirPods Max is the long-rumored AirPods Studio that Digital Music News has reported on for nearly two years. These headphones are a long time in the making and pack some hefty features for that hefty […]
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• Halsey, Lauv & Steve Aoki Join Big Hit Labels’ 2021 New Year’s Eve Live

  08-12-2020 20:27
  
  Bit Hit Labels are lighting 2021 up like dynamite. The label will be hosting a New Year’s Eve online concert bash featuring BTS, TXT, Lee Hyun, GFRIEND, NU’EST, BUMZU and ENHYPEN.
  Big Hit added a few more big names to roster on Tuesday (Dec. 8) with Halsey, Lauv and Steve Aoki set to join the festivities. All three have collaborated with BTS in the past: Halsey joined the septet for “Boy With Luv,” Aoki remixed “MIC Drop” and “Waste It On Me&rd
  
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• Taylor Swift Recalls Unforgettable Moment on Set When She Found Out Joe Biden Won the Election

  08-12-2020 20:18
  
  Some people will never forget where they were when they found out Joe Biden became the president-elect and Kamala Harris the vp-elect on Nov. 7. For Taylor Swift, it was while she was directing a video shoot when she got the notification on her phone.
  Swift recalled the “moment of quiet, cautious elation and relief” that day in her Entertainers of the Year cover story for Entertainment Weekly. After realizing on the set of the EW cover shoot on Election Day (Nov. 3) th
  
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• Nadine Shah announces “one-off” London show for 2021

  08-12-2020 20:17 via nme.com
  Nadine Shah has announced a live-streamed show at The Barbican in London.Read More: Nadine Shah – ‘Kitchen Sink’ review: complex and thought-provoking post-punk contains multitudesThe singer-songwriter will perform her latest album ‘Kitchen Sink’ in its entirety at the performing arts centre on March 30, 2021.
  Shah announced the “one-off” concert on Twitter earlier today (December 8), writing “Consider this your save the date.” Check out the
  
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• Jessy Lanza announces ’24/7′ mixtape and shares Foodman remix of ‘Alexander’

  08-12-2020 20:17 via nme.com
  
  Jessy Lanza has announced a new mixtape called ’24/7′ and has shared a new track – listen to ‘Alexander (Foodman Remix)’ below.Read more: Jessy Lanza – ‘Oh No’ reviewDue out this Friday (December 11), the tape features remixes of songs from the Canadian electronic musician’s recent album ‘All The Time’, which arrived back in July.
  In addition to collaborations with the likes of Kate NV, Visible Cloaks, Proc Fiskal,
  
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• Event Designer Bobby Garza in Austin, in a Pandemic: Staying Flexible Post-Vaccine Will Be ‘Tenor of 2021′

  08-12-2020 20:12
  
  When the concert business shut down in mid-March, Bobby Garza abruptly shifted from putting on live events to tearing them down — his company, Austin-based Forefront Networks, had to cancel the California food-and-music festival Yountville Live later that month, and massive productions like December’s Trail of Lights in Austin are in question, too. In early April, his life changed even more dramatically: Forefront furloughed 30 percent of its staff, including him.
  As part o
  
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• COVID-19 Citations Issued After Trey Songz Plays Packed Show to More Than 500 In Columbus, OH

  08-12-2020 19:56 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  The Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU), a division of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, has issued multiple COVID-19 citations to Aftermath, a Columbus nightclub that hosted a crowded Trey Songz concert over the weekend. Trey Songz performed Aftermath (formerly the Xclusive Elite Entertainment Center) on Saturday, December 5th – the same evening as NBA YoungBoy’s controversial […]
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• COVID-19 Citations Issued After Trey Songz Plays Packed 500-Person Show In Columbus, OH

  08-12-2020 19:56 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  The Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU), a division of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, has issued multiple COVID-19 citations to Aftermath, a Columbus nightclub that hosted a crowded Trey Songz concert over the weekend. Trey Songz performed at Aftermath (formerly the Xclusive Elite Entertainment Center) on Saturday, December 5th — the same evening as NBA YoungBoy’s controversial gig […]
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• Dance Gavin Dance Announce Livestream Concert Featuring Fan-Voted Setlist

  08-12-2020 19:46
  
  Dance Gavin Dance has announced a global streaming event, Tree City Sessions Volume 2, slated for broadcast at 7 p.m. ET on Dec. 19. The virtual event will feature the quintet performing a fan-voted setlist including tracks that have never been performed live before.
  Produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, the band will play from their hometown at the Sacramento Tower Bridge in California. The bridge will be shut down for the concert as the group performs in the round with full production.
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• Music photographers donate prints to raise money for live crews affected by coronavirus pandemic

  08-12-2020 19:35 via nme.com
  
  A number of music’s top photographers have come together to raise money for live crews who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.Read more: How you can do your bit to help save the future of live musicPrints of classic artists by celebrated snappers such as Rankin, Tony McGee and Jill Furmanovsky are being sold £95.00 each, with 100% of the proceeds going to Stagehand, the UK charity dedicated to helping live music crews who have fallen on tough times.
  “The livelihoods
  
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• Megan Thee Stallion’s Year Just Got Even Better Thanks to a Congressional Shout-Out

  08-12-2020 19:32
  
  Megan Thee Stallion had a huge 2020, but one of the highlights you may have missed is a letter she got from Rep. Maxine Waters shouting out the rapper’s New York Times op-ed speaking up for Black women.
  “One of the highlights of my year was getting a letter from Congress Woman @repmaxinewaters  I am so honored to be recognized by such an amazing woman and I promise to keep using my voice and encourage others to use theirs !” the artist wrote alongside a copy of the le
  
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• Watch Celeste’s stunning live performance of ‘Hear My Voice’

  08-12-2020 19:29 via nme.com
  Celeste has delivered a stripped-back performance of her song ‘Hear My Voice’ – watch the video below.READ MORE: Celeste live in London: Haunting and unforgettableThe track features in Aaron Sorkin’s latest film The Trial Of The Chicago 7, which landed on Netflix back in October.
  Now, an intimate rendition of ‘Hear My Voice’ has been shared by Netflix Playlist. Filmed at London’s Union Chapel, the special live performance sees the rising soul artist
  
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• Another U.S. Judge Blocks TikTok Ban In Court – Here’s The Latest

  08-12-2020 19:26 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  A second U.S. judge has granted a preliminary injunction, which blocks the TikTok ban. Here’s the latest. The injunction blocks the U.S. Commerce Department from imposing restrictions on TikTok. It effectively bars the United States government from forcing Apple and Google to remove the app from their respective App Stores. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols […]
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• The Year in Live Streams 2020: StageIt Helps Artists Connect and Monetize

  08-12-2020 19:18
  
  As previously reported, Elton John topped Billboard’s year-end Top Tours ranking, while Radio City Music Hall and Live Nation crowned the annual Top Venues and Top Promoters lists. But in 2020, traditional touring did not account for the full landscape of the live music industry.
  Amidst an indefinite COVID-19 shutdown, artists took to the internet, broadcasting live from empty theaters, outdoor landmarks and their own living rooms.
  This week, Billboard is remembering the year in livestream
  
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• 10 Best Bob Dylan Covers Albums

  08-12-2020 19:16
  
  Before Dylan became famous as a singer-songwriter, he was known as a songwriter – Peter, Paul and Mary had a hit with “Blowin’ in the Wind” before he did. By 1965, in fact, Columbia Records was so concerned that Dylan’s own recordings were getting eclipsed by covers that it launched a “Nobody Sings Dylan Like Dylan” marketing campaign.
  You know the rest of the story: Dylan went electric, “Like A Rolling Stone” became a hit, and he became bett
  
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• BTS Ties Post Malone for Fifth-Most Weeks at No. 1 on Artist 100 Chart

  08-12-2020 19:12
  
  BTS spends a 14th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Artist 100 chart, powered by two songs on the Billboard Hot 100 and three albums on the Billboard 200 (dated Dec. 12).
  The South Korean stars’ former Hot 100 No. 1 “Dynamite” leads at No. 10, followed by their third leader, “Life Goes On,” at No. 28. The latter became the first predominantly Korean-language song to rule the Hot 100 upon its entrance a week ago.
  BTS also leads the Artist 100 on the strength of its late
  
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• Chance the Rapper Announces Christmas Album, Explains Why ‘Holy’ With Justin Bieber Is ‘Special’

  08-12-2020 19:06
  
  Chance the Rapper told Ellen DeGeneres on Tuesday (Dec. 8) that he’s prepping for the big holiday by unwrapping a new Christmas album.
  Merry Christmas: Lil Mama Deluxe will arrive on all digital and streaming services on Friday, Dec. 11, featuring new tracks and previously released tracks from his and Jeremih’s past mixtapes, including their 2017 SoundCloud mixtape Jeremih & Chance’s Merry Christmas Lil Mama: Rewrapped. But during his interview segment o
  
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• Watch the wintery new video for Liam Gallagher’s ‘All You’re Dreaming Of’

  08-12-2020 18:56 via nme.com
  
  Liam Gallagher has shared the official video for his recent single ‘All You’re Dreaming Of’ – you can watch it below.Read more: Liam Gallagher’s new song ‘All You’re Dreaming Of’ is a touching festive balladThe former Oasis frontman released the festive track late last month, and has since performed it live on The Jonathan Ross Show and as part of his Down By The River Thames live-stream.
  Today (December 8), Gallagher has shared the single&rsq
  
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• Post Malone Goes With Blackpink Color Scheme for Fifth Crocs Collaboration

  08-12-2020 18:53
  
  It’s beginning to look a lot like PostMas. For his fifth collaboration with comfy shoemaker Crocs, Post Malone offered up the black-and-pink-themed Duet Max Clog II on Tuesday (Dec. 8).
  The shoes come in two colorways and are described as having a “pink exterior or black exterior with pink/black footbed. Exaggerated chunky outsole, pivotable backstraps with adjustable hook & loop closures, PM rivets, and black lanyard clips.”
  They were, of course, designed by Posty, an
  
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• Deezer Launches Co-Branded Music Service in Europe With A1 Telekom Austria

  08-12-2020 18:52
  
  Streaming service Deezer has partnered with European digital services and communications company A1 Telekom Austria Group on a new, co-branded music service dubbed A1 Xplore Music by Deezer, which will give A1’s 8.5 million customers across Austria, Slovenia and Bulgaria access to 56 million songs and podcasts.
  The new service includes channels, collections and playlists curated by A1 and Deezer editors, along with the features Deezer’s global network of 16 million monthly active use
  
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• Kelsea Ballerini Recounts How ‘Hole In The Bottle’ Started As a Joke — And Became a Hit

  08-12-2020 18:39
  
  When Kelsea Ballerini wrote Kelsea, her third album released in March, the songs were meant to reflect “this introspective, emotional journey of figuring out who I am,” says the 27-year-old country singer-songwriter.
  The album accomplished just that, but Ballerini never expected its most popular single to be “Hole In The Bottle,” a playful outlier about running out of wine that almost didn’t make the album (and has since reached a No. 13 high on Country Airplay
  
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• KCRW’s ‘Morning Becomes Eclectic’ Names Anthony Valadez and Novena Carmel as New Co-Hosts

  08-12-2020 18:15
  
  Today, KCRW president Jennifer Ferro and program director of music Anne Litt announced not one but two new hosts of the Los Angeles station’s flagship music program, Morning Becomes Eclectic: Novena Carmel and Anthony Valadez.
  “Novena and Anthony are extraordinarily creative. They exude positivity and collaborative energy and come at music from different perspectives,” Litt tells Billboard via email. “And, at the same time, they really complement each other. I’ve ob
  
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• Aerosmith add new UK date to European tour for 2021

  08-12-2020 18:11 via nme.com
  
  Aerosmith have added a new UK date to their European tour for 2021 – check out the full schedule below.Read More: Aerosmith: The best war storiesThe Steven Tyler-fronted band had been due to hit the road this summer, before they were forced to postpone the shows due to the coronavirus crisis.
  With the previously-announced appearances in London and Machester now set to take place next June, Aerosmith have today (December 8) confirmed an additional concert for Sheffield Arena on July 2, 2021
  
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• ‘The North Will Rise Again’: Manchester and Liverpool artists to play special livestream gigs

  08-12-2020 18:00 via nme.com
  
  A pair of special livestream gigs from Manchester and Liverpool has been announced for January.
  ‘The North Will Rise Again’ will see bands and artists from both cities playing shows from their hometowns. The headliners in Liverpool are The Lightning Seeds, while closing out the gig in Manchester will be The Charlatans.
  Hosted on January 30 (Liverpool) and 31 (Manchester), the gigs will take place at the Invisible Wind Factory and Gorilla respectively. Tickets for the streams are avai
  
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• Mallory Merk Signs to Warner Records in Partnership With Zack Bia’s Field Trip: Exclusive

  08-12-2020 18:00
  Alternative R&B singer Mallory Merk has signed to Warner Records through a partnership with Field Trip Records, Billboard has learned today (Dec. 8).
  The Lousiana-born, NYC-raised wunderkind made her modeling debut with Kanye West’s Yeezy Season 2 zine when she was just 14, before being tapped for Rihanna’s premiere Fenty Beauty campaign. After gaining further attention with her cover of Drake’s “Marvin’s Room” in 2016, Merk seriously began to pursue
  
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• Bon Iver Pledge 5% of Publishing Royalties to Gender Equity, Addressing Domestic Violence

  08-12-2020 17:56
  
  Bon Iver announced on Monday (Dec. 7) that they would pledge to donate 5% of their annual publishing royalties to support their 2 A Billion charity’s efforts to address gender equity and address domestic and sexual violence.
  “We’re committing 5% of our publishing royalties annually in order to continue supporting past #2abillion partners,” the band said in a statement. “On tour, we’re humbled by our partners’ work towards bringing gender equity center st
  
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• BTS Reveal ‘Be’ Album Title Meaning in Fan Q&A: Watch

  08-12-2020 17:52
  
  BTS called into SiriusXM Hits 1 on Tuesday (Dec. 8) to answer fan questions about the meaning behind the title of their new album Be, their goals for the New Year and more.
  “In Korea when we learn English grammar, the first thing we learn is the ‘be’ verbs. It could be, like, are, e’s, am,” RM explained when asked about the title of the band’s latest Korean-language studio set. “So it means existence and, like, potentials. It could be anything — to
  
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• Sony Music’s Merch Outfit Expands Global Reach With Probity Acquisition

  08-12-2020 17:28
  
  Sony Music’s merchandise division The Thread Shop is acquiring Probity, in independent European merch company that boasts the likes of Metallica, Oasis, Robert Plant, Rage Against the Machine and more on its roster of artists for which it deals merchandise on the continent.
  It’s the latest move for Sony’s merch wing, as it sets its eyes on expansion geographically with the acquisition. And it follows the August 2019 acquisition of the merch division of The Araca Group, which ha
  
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