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• Amazon Donates $1 Million to National Museum of African American Music

  13-01-2021 23:39
  
  Amazon has donated $1 million to the National Museum of African American Music.
  The Nashville-based museum will host its official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, with galleries opening to the public later in the month. Amazon will also be involved in the opening festivities.
  “There is a rich tapestry of stories to be told within the walls of NMAAM, and the museum does an extraordinary job of making them vibrant and accessible,” said Courtney Ross, Amazon’s senior manager of
  
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• Who Do You Hope Are the 2 Mystery Guests on Ariana Grande’s ’34+35′ Remix? Vote!

  13-01-2021 23:28
  
  Ariana Grande is keeping us up all night (and Thursday night too) until she drops the “34+35″ remix first thing Friday (Jan. 15), featuring two mystery artists, and Billboard wants to know who you hope the +2 will be.
  The Arianators were quick to come up with their best guesses, and the most popular one is “Say So” chart-toppers and Grande’s former collaborators Doja Cat and Nicki Minaj. One Twitter user announced “I CRACKED THE CODE”
  
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• Twitch Growth Explodes 83% In 2020 – Facebook Games Not Far Behind

  13-01-2021 23:18 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Twitch growth exploded in 2020, with Facebook Games not too far behind. As the COVID-19 pandemic raged throughout 2020, most people turned to digital entertainment. That trend helped push Twitch to record growth numbers, with viewership growing even faster. Time spent watching gaming content on Twitch increased by 50% between March and April 2020. But […]
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• David Bowie’s ‘This Is Not America’ Scales LyricFind U.S. Chart After Politically Charged Week

  13-01-2021 23:13
  
  Billboard’s LyricFind U.S. chart dated Jan. 16 reflects a week of division in the country, as evidenced by songs whose lyrics relate to the Jan. 5 Georgia Senate runoff elections and the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol building.
  Plus, songs by David Bowie surge in remembrance of the legend who died five years ago, with two of his titles also likely gaining due to their political nature.The LyricFind U.S. and LyricFind Global charts rank the fastest momentum-gaining tracks in lyric-search
  
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• Here’s Why the Supreme Court Cited Taylor Swift’s Sexual Assault Case

  13-01-2021 23:01
  
  During Supreme Court oral hearings on Tuesday, a line was drawn between a First Amendment case against a college and Taylor Swift’s high-profile sexual assault case, in which she sought (and won) $1 in damages.
  Chike Uzuegbunam argued that Georgia Gwinnett College, a public college in Lawrenceville, Ga., violated his First Amendment rights after being ordered multiple times to stop openly discussing his Christian faith on school grounds. Uzuegbunam’s pursuit of nominal
  
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• Gov. Cuomo Says Concerts Could Return Next Month With ‘Rapid Testing’

  13-01-2021 22:56 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  New York Governor Andrew Cuomo comments on concerts return, saying rapid testing is critical. This past weekend, Dr. Anthony Fauci – the top infectious disease expert in the U.S., painted a different picture. He says he believes theaters and concerts may return sometime this fall after 70% of the population receives a COVID-19 vaccine. In […]
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• Federal Court Finds Jimi Hendrix Relatives Guilty of Trademark Infringement

  13-01-2021 22:12 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  A New York federal court has found two relatives of Jimi Hendrix, Leon Hendrix and his daughter Tina Hendrix, guilty of trademark infringement. Digital Music News obtained an exclusive copy of the corresponding legal filing, which Judge Paul A. Engelmayer just recently signed. (Separately, Judge Engelmayer in April of 2020 approved Tekashi 6ix9ine’s early release, […]
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• Finneas Tops Hot 100 Songwriters Chart for Record 11th Week

  13-01-2021 22:09
  
  Finneas returns to No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Songwriters chart (dated Jan. 16) for a record 11th total week on top, and for the first time since November 2019, thanks to a pair of writing credits on the latest Billboard Hot 100.
  With his latest week at the summit, Finneas passes Roddy Ricch for the most total weeks spent at No. 1, dating to the chart’s June 2019 inception.
  “Therefore I Am” by Billie Eilish, Finneas’ sister and co-writer, ranks at No. 14 on the Ho
  
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• Arctic Monkeys are in “early stages” of making new album, says Matt Helders

  13-01-2021 22:04 via nme.com
  
  Matt Helders has revealed that Arctic Monkeys are in the “early stages of trying to write a [new] record”.
  Speaking on Instagram Live this evening (January 13), the drummer explained that the Sheffield band had been “faced with various obstacles” while working on the follow-up to ‘Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino’.The NME Big Read: Arctic Monkeys: “Science fiction allows you to explore the real world”“Being separated by the
  
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• Arctic Monkeys are in “early stages” of making new album, reveals Matt Helders

  13-01-2021 22:04 via nme.com
  
  Matt Helders has revealed that Arctic Monkeys are in the “early stages of trying to write a [new] record”.
  Speaking on Instagram Live this evening (January 13), the drummer explained that the Sheffield band had been “faced with various obstacles” while working on the follow-up to ‘Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino’.The NME Big Read: Arctic Monkeys: “Science fiction allows you to explore the real world”“Being separated by the
  
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• Arctic Monkeys are in “early stages” of making new album, Matt Helders reveals

  13-01-2021 22:04 via nme.com
  
  Matt Helders has revealed that Arctic Monkeys are in the “early stages of trying to write a [new] record”.
  Speaking on Instagram Live this evening (January 13), the drummer explained that the Sheffield band had been “faced with various obstacles” while working on the follow-up to ‘Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino’.The NME Big Read: Arctic Monkeys: “Science fiction allows you to explore the real world”“Being separated by the
  
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• Listen to Dvsn’s emotive cover of Kings Of Leon classic ‘Use Somebody’

  13-01-2021 22:03 via nme.com
  
  Dvsn – the duo of producer Nineteen85 and singer Daniel Daley – have covered Kings Of Leon – listen below.
  The pair’s cover, of the band’s 2008 track ‘Use Somebody’, also interpolates another 2008 mega-hit from the Oklahoma family in the form of ‘Sex On Fire’.READ MORE: Dvsn – ‘A Muse In Her Feelings’ review: Drake-backed Canadian duo breathe new life into R&BThe new cover will feature on Dvsn’s upcoming project &l
  
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• Shakira sells music catalogue to Hipgnosis

  13-01-2021 21:45 via music-news.com
  
  Shakira's catalogue features 145 songs.
  
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• Jason Derulo apologises after Twitter account is hacked

  13-01-2021 21:45 via music-news.com
  
  Jason Derulo has regained control of his account.
  
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• Here’s Why Madonna Was Mentioned During Trump Impeachment Hearings

  13-01-2021 21:43
  
  Republican Colorado congressman Ken Buck took shots at Madonna and other Hollywood stars on Wednesday (Jan. 13) during a debate about impeaching President Donald Trump on the House floor, blaming not only his Democratic counterparts, but also liberal celebrities for their anti-Trump comments in the past.
  “Robert De Niro said that he wanted to punch the president in the face. Madonna thought about blowing up the White House. Kathy … Griffin held up a likeness of the preside
  
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• Latin Music Trends to Look Out For in 2021

  13-01-2021 21:27
  
  Latin music produced in 2020 was as experimental as ever, with Bad Bunny delivering a batch of rock en Español-inspired songs on El Último Tour del Mundo and regional Mexican trio Eslabon Armado placing their bets on old-school ballads for a deeper connection with fans.
  We predict 2021 will be just as promising, surprising and exciting in terms of trends we’ll see throughout the year. Some of the trends we’ll see thrive this year include tapping into the ’80s
  
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• Demi Lovato to Revisit ‘Darkest Point’ of Her Life for ‘Dancing With the Devil’ Docuseries

  13-01-2021 21:17
  
  Demi Lovato will open up about her 2018 heroin overdose for the first time in her brand-new YouTube Originals docuseries Demi Lovato: Dancing With the Devil.
  The pop star will provide honest testimonies about what led to her near-fatal overdose and what she’s discovered about herself in the aftermath, as well as her musical journey over the last three years. Initial production for the Dancing With the Devil docuseries began during her Tell Me You Love Me World Tour
  
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• Emotional Oranges return with new song ‘Bonafide’, “about a genuine unwavering love”

  13-01-2021 21:13 via nme.com
  
  Los Angeles duo Emotional Oranges have shared a new track featuring vocalist Chiiild – listen to ‘Bonafide’ below.
  The track is the latest preview of the pair’s upcoming project ‘Juicebox’, which is due out soon.READ MORE: “We’re going to be the biggest band in the world” – Meet Emotional Oranges, the Kanye-approved R&B collective“We were listening to a lot of Sade and The xx at the time,” the pair say of the new song. &
  
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• Bad Wolves part ways with frontman Tommy Vext, say “it’s not about cancel culture”

  13-01-2021 21:05 via nme.com
  Bad Wolves have said that Tommy Vext’s recent departure from the band “is not about cancel culture”.
  It was announced on social media last Saturday (January 9) that the frontman had left the Los Angeles band, with the remaining members vowing to continue making music as a four-piece.
  “Tommy has been a big part of Bad Wolves and we are grateful for his contributions,” read the group’s statement, which did not give a reason for the split.
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• Seventeen Get to Work With ‘Left & Right’ Performance on ‘Kelly Clarkson Show’

  13-01-2021 21:02
  
  K-pop stars Seventeen took fans to the office with the U.S. debut performance of their hit song “Left & Right” on The Kelly Clarkson Show on Wednesday (Jan. 13).
  The 13 members performed the catchy tune while showing off their well-choreographed dance moves around an immaculate office that was complete with small desks and a watercooler. They were even dressed in tailored suits — and one stylish cardigan — appropriate for the work setting.
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• Taylor Swift Rules Nos. 1 & 2 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales Chart

  13-01-2021 20:54
  
  For the second time, Taylor Swift holds both the Nos. 1 and 2 spots on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart, as Evermore is steady atop the list and her previous album, and former leader, Folklore rises 3-2.
  Evermore sold 16,000 copies in the U.S. in the week ending Jan. 7 (down 40%), while Folklore sold 11,000 (down 37%).
  Both albums decline in sales, as does every album in the top 10, as the chart comes down off its holiday shopping sales high during the Christmas season.
  Swift was also Nos
  
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• Watch Julien Baker’s stop-motion video for new single ‘Hardline’

  13-01-2021 20:38 via nme.com
  
  Julien Baker has shared a new track complete with its own stop-motion video – check out ‘Hardline’ below.
  The new song is the opening track of the boygenius member’s third album ‘Little Oblivions’, which is due out next month via Matador.
  “A few years ago I started collecting travel ephemera again with a loose idea of making a piece of art with it,” Baker explained of the new video in a statement. “I had been touring pretty consistently since
  
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• Nick Carter & Wife Lauren Expecting Baby No. 3: ‘Sometimes Life Blesses You With Little Surprises’

  13-01-2021 20:34
  
  Nick Carter happily announced on Wednesday (Jan. 13) that he and his wife, Lauren Kitt, are expecting their third child after she suffered multiple miscarriages.
  “Sometimes life blesses you with little surprises,” Carter wrote underneath the Instagram video of the sonogram while tagging Kitt. The former Backstreet Boys member and his wife exclusively told People about just how surprised they were by the news after they previously settled on having two children, their 4-year
  
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• How (AND WHEN) to Schedule Your Next Music Release

  13-01-2021 20:30 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  The following post for musicians comes from CD Baby, a proud partner of DMN. “When should I set my release date?” The most common question I’m asked goes something like this: When should I release my next album or single if I want to run a pre-save campaign and pitch a song to Spotify in […]
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• Watch Offset preview a snippet of new music

  13-01-2021 20:06 via nme.com
  
  Offset has teased a snippet of new music on social media – you can check out the clip below.
  The Migos rapper, who released his debut solo album ‘Father Of 4’ in 2019, shared black-and-white footage of himself listening to a new track while sitting in front of his excessive sneaker collection.
  Offset raps in the preview (via Our Generation Music): “He stankin’, somebody shitted/ He a demon at heart, so he with it/ He gon’ pop till the Percocet kill him/ Gotta
  
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• AEG’s Isabel Brougham and More Join Mint Talent Group

  13-01-2021 20:00
  
  Mint Talent Group has announced that AEG’s Isabel Brougham will join the recently formed company as head of marketing. Brougham arrives from Goldenvoice, where she was senior marketing manager in the Bay Area.
  Brougham will be tasked with implementing the agency’s 47-point marketing plan for each artist that has been developed since Mint launched in September. The plan for its growing list of clients focuses on building a fan following market-by-market.
  “I a
  
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• Los Legendarios, Wisin & Myke Towers’ ‘Mi Niña’ Hits No. 1 on Latin Airplay Chart: ‘We Were Playing For the Same Team’

  13-01-2021 19:59
  
  The Puerto Rican partnership between producers Los Legendarios with Wisin and Myke Towers flourishes as their collaboration “Mi Niña” jumps 3-1 on the Latin Airplay chart dated Jan. 16.
  Los Legendarios comprises Marcos Ramírez and Víctor R. Torres, who launched their career as producers in 2008. “Mi Niña” earns them their first No. 1 — and first entry — on any Billboard chart as credited artists. As producers, however, they have sco
  
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• Mariah Carey Reveals How COVID-19 Pandemic Has ‘Really Helped’ Her Voice

  13-01-2021 19:51
  
  We learned a lot about Mariah Carey in her 2020 memoir The Meaning of Mariah Carey. But did you know that in addition to being a superstar singer and performer, she also does a wicked good Aretha Franklin impression? MC busted out her Queen of Soul imitation during part one of her epic chat with Roots drummer Ahmir Thompson on his Questlove Supreme podcast, which dropped on Wednesday (Jan. 13).
  “How long did it take you to nail that?” Questlove gushed after Mariah slipped into her Ar
  
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• Jane’s Addiction Sign With Artist Group International

  13-01-2021 19:39
  
  Artist Group International has signed alternative rock icons Jane’s Addiction to its expansive roster.
  Jane’s Addiction’s longtime lineup includes singer Perry Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro, drummer Stephen Perkins and bassist Chris Chaney. AGI will also represent Farrell and all of his solo endeavors. Michael Arfin and Marsha Vlasic will be the responsible agents for both Jane’s and Farrell.
  Jane’s Addiction has placed six albums on the Billboard 200 album chart,
  
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• Justin Timberlake’s Young ‘Palmer’ Co-Star ‘Had No Idea’ Who He Was

  13-01-2021 19:35
  
  Palmer’s Ryder Allen recalled on the TODAY Show Wednesday (Jan. 13) that he didn’t know who his co-star Justin Timberlake was before filming together.
  The pair appear on an upcoming drama film, set to be released on Jan. 29 on AppleTV+, about an incarcerated former college football star Eddie Palmer (Timberlake) who returns to his hometown and forms an unlikely friendship with a young boy named Sam (Allen).
  Allen, who is 8, mused about forming a real-life bond wit
  
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• Screen Actors Guild Awards Postponed to Avoid Conflicting Date With Grammys

  13-01-2021 19:28
  
  One week after the 63rd annual Grammy Awards were postponed from Jan. 31 to March 14, which would have put them in direct conflict with the 27th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, the latter show was postponed to April 4.
  This is the second year in a row that the SAG Awards have moved to avoid going head-to-head with the Grammys. In the 2020 awards season, the 26th annual SAG Awards, originally scheduled for Jan. 26, was moved up a week to Jan. 19 when the Grammy Awards announced that they were
  
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• Watch the gothic video for Pale Waves’ new single ‘Easy’

  13-01-2021 19:26 via nme.com
  
  Pale Waves have shared a new single called ‘Easy’ – check out its official video below.The NME Big Read: Pale Waves: “I’ve been hiding who I am for so long now. I don’t wanna do that any more”The song follows on from ‘Change’ and ‘She’s My Religion’ in previewing the Manchester band’s forthcoming second album ‘Who Am I?’, which will arrive on February 12 via Dirty Hit.
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• EU responds to UK government’s claim that they “rejected” visa-free Brexit deal for touring musicians

  13-01-2021 19:09 via nme.com
  
  The European Union has responded to the UK government’s claims that they “rejected their ambitious proposals” for visa-free travel for touring musicians and “letting down music on both sides of the Channel”.
  Prime Minister Boris Johnson has vowed to meet with MPs to discuss the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the impact of Brexit on touring musicians from the UK, with the arrangements of his recent trade deal not yet securing visa-free travel for
  
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• EU responds to UK government’s claim that they rejected “ambitious” visa-free Brexit deal for touring musicians

  13-01-2021 19:09 via nme.com
  
  The European Union has responded to the UK government’s claims that they “rejected their ambitious proposals” for visa-free travel for touring musicians and “letting down music on both sides of the Channel”.
  Prime Minister Boris Johnson has vowed to meet with MPs to discuss the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the impact of Brexit on touring musicians from the UK, with the arrangements of his recent trade deal not yet securing visa-free travel for
  
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• Shakira Becomes the Latest to Sell Her Publishing Rights to Hipgnosis

  13-01-2021 19:05 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  UK-based song-investment fund Hipgnosis has continued its catalog-acquisition spree by closing a deal with “Hips Don’t Lie” singer and songwriter Shakira. Hipgnosis unveiled the high-profile purchase – one of several that it’s finalized to this point in 2021 – today, in a formal announcement message that was shared with Digital Music News. The transaction covers […]
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• ‘Whoopty’ Star CJ Announces Partnership With Warner Records, Discusses New Songs & Cardi B Co-Sign: Exclusive

  13-01-2021 19:03
  
  Last summer, Staten Island native CJ barreled his way into the mainstream rap scene when he unleashed “Whoopty,” a slithery drill single that sampled the Bollywood hit “Sanam Re.” The track has recently charged its way up the Billboard’s Hot 100, peaking at No. 25 earlier this month.“Whoopty” not only netted CJ a partnership deal with Warner Records, but also a fistful of co-signs from New York luminaries Cardi B, 50 Cent, French Montana, and B
  
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• A 21 Savage feature now costs “six figures”, rapper’s manager says

  13-01-2021 18:49 via nme.com
  
  21 Savage‘s manager has hit out at artists DMing him asking for a Savage feature, saying it costs “six figures” to get the rapper on a track.
  Meezy took to Twitter after repeated messages asking for the artist to appear on songs.READ MORE: 21 Savage & Metro Boomin – ‘Savage Mode 2’ review: a near-perfect sequel that leaves nothing to chance“Dawg a 21 Savage feature is 6 FIGURES,” Meezy wrote. “y’all gotta stop wit da ‘check ya
  
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• Jennifer Lopez Drops ‘In the Morning’ Video: ‘It’s Full of Symbolism’

  13-01-2021 18:42
  In the fall of 2020, Jennifer Lopez surprised fans by sharing a jaw-dropping nude photo of herself, baring all for her new single “In the Morning.” Now, the 51-year-old singer and actress has premiered the official music video on Triller, promising fans that it’s “full of symbolism.”
  “I am soooo excited for you to see the official video for #InTheMorning,” she shared on Instagram. “It’s full of symbolism about a dark one-sided relationship an
  
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• The 25 Best Neil Young Songs: Staff Picks

  13-01-2021 18:41
  The first week of 2021 saw Neil Young become the latest rock legend to go into business with ever-expanding publishing behemoth Hipgnosis Songs, with the song management accompany acquiring a 50% stake in the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s back catalog. Coming hot on the heels of similar deals reached by Hipgnosis with Bob Dylan and Lindsey Buckingham, the terms of the agreement were not shared, but the cost of such a share in Young’s 1,180-song catalog has been estimated to be worth
  
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• Ariana Grande Teases ’34+35′ Remix With Two Mystery Guest Artists

  13-01-2021 18:27
  
  Ariana Grande plans on keeping us up all night to figure out which two artists she’s tapping for the official “34+35″ remix she announced on Wednesday (Jan. 13).
  The pop superstar posted a 16-second video clip of a vintage TV set where a fuzzy audio of the chorus plays, and Grande’s vague silhouette with two mystery individuals on either side of her flash on the screen.
  The Arianators were quick to come up with their best guesses, including Doja Cat. One Twitter user
  
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• Tencent Music Considering Secondary Listing on Hong Kong Exchange: Report

  13-01-2021 18:21
  
  Tencent Music Entertainment, China’s leading music streaming company, is considering a secondary listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
  Washington D.C.’s recent actions against certain Chinese companies could be driving the company’s decision. In an executive order issued Nov. 12, Pres. Donald Trump banned investors in the United States from purchasing stocks from companies he considers to be part of China’s “military-industrial complex” starting on Jan. 11
  
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• Governors Ball Announces 2021 Dates That Are ‘More Realistic’

  13-01-2021 18:12
  
  New York’s Governors Ball festival has announced that it will return later this year after having to postpone its 2020 dates due to the pandemic. The 2021 edition of the Randall’s Island festival is scheduled to take place from Sept. 24-26.
  “We’ve decided to move the 2021 show to a time of year that is both more realistic and safer for all,” said festival producer Founders Entertainment in a release. “And while there are still question marks and unknowns in th
  
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• Here’s an easy way to contact your MP about the ‘Musicians’ Passport’ for post-Brexit touring in just a few clicks

  13-01-2021 18:08 via nme.com
  
  Music fans in the UK can use a new tool to contact their local MP in order to ask them to add their support to the growing demand for the introduction of visa-free ‘Musicians’ Passports’ to help UK musicians and their crew tour in Europe following Brexit.
  Prime Minister Boris Johnson has vowed to meet with MPs to discuss the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the impact of Brexit on touring musicians from the UK, with the arrangements of Johnson’s recent trade deal not
  
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• Here’s an easy way to contact your MP about the ‘Musicians’ Passport’ for post-Brexit touring

  13-01-2021 18:08 via nme.com
  
  Music fans in the UK can use a new tool to contact their local MP in order to ask them to add their support to the growing demand for the introduction of visa-free ‘Musicians’ Passports’ to help UK musicians and their crew tour in Europe following Brexit.
  Prime Minister Boris Johnson has vowed to meet with MPs to discuss the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the impact of Brexit on touring musicians from the UK, with the arrangements of Johnson’s recent trade deal not
  
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• Willie Nelson to Deliver Keynote at SXSW Online 2021

  13-01-2021 18:00
  Willie Nelson is (virtually) on the road again. The country music legend is today (Jan. 13) announced as a keynote speaker for South by Southwest 2021, along with an initial wave of more than 50 featured speakers.
  The annual music festival and conference canceled its March 2020 edition due to the coronavirus pandemic, a move that signaled the very start of an industry-wide touring shutdown.
  The health crisis is still with us. So this spring, SXSW returns in a virtual format, as SXSW Online,
  
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• Phoenix reveal they’re working on their new album at a Paris studio

  13-01-2021 17:58 via nme.com
  
  Phoenix have teased that they are currently recording new music – check out their teaser video below.
  The French four-piece shared the standalone single ‘Identical’ last summer, and haven’t released a full-length album since 2017’s ‘Ti Amo’.Read more: The artists we really, really want new music from in 2021Yesterday (January 12) Phoenix posted a short black-and-white video (filmed by Guillaume Delaperriere) which shows the group playing music together i
  
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• Listen Carefully to the Sound of Kelly Clarkson Covering Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Dreams’

  13-01-2021 17:57
  
  The 2020 viral gift that keeps on giving has done it again. On Wednesday’s (Jan. 13) show, Kelly Clarkson took a swing at Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” and, shocker, she slayed it.
  The respectful, soulful ramble through the 1977 Rumours No. 1 smash that blew up all over again late last year when unlikely TikTok star Nathan Apodaca pushed it to the top of the charts again thanks to his viral juiced-up skateboarding video was like buttah in Kelly’s hands.
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• Judge Upholds $1 Billion Major Label Verdict Against Cox Communications

  13-01-2021 17:25
  
  A U.S. District Court judge has upheld the $1 billion verdict against Cox Communications that found the cable and internet service provider liable for piracy infringement of over 10,000 musical works on its network, court documents filed on Tuesday (Jan. 12) reveal.
  In December 2019, a jury agreed with plaintiffs Sony Music, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group and EMI that Cox had “deliberately refused to take reasonable measures” to combat copyright infringers, even after the
  
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• Watch Pillow Queens make their US TV debut with ‘Liffey’ live performance

  13-01-2021 17:24 via nme.com
  
  Pillow Queens made their US TV debut last night (January 12) with a live performance of ‘Liffey’ – watch below.
  The song features on the Dublin quartet’s acclaimed debut album ‘In Waiting’, which was released last September.Read More: Pillow Queens: Dublin indie buoyed with messages of much-needed positivityAppearing as the musical guests on The Late Late Show yesterday, Pillow Queens were also interviewed remotely by the programme’s host James Corden, w
  
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• Katy Perry Teaming With Pokémon to Celebrate 25th Anniversary

  13-01-2021 17:16
  
  Pokémon will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year with some help from Katy Perry, who will be a part of the year-long P25 Music collaboration with Universal Music Group that will also feature musical assists from a number of other major, as-yet-unannounced acts.
  “Pokémon has been a constant in my life from playing the original video games on my Game Boy, to trading Pokémon TCG cards at lunch, to the adventures of catching Pokémon on the street with Pok&eacut
  
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