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• Musicians react angrily to removal of Sheffield’s ‘I Love You Will You Marry Me’ graffiti

  10-02-2021 23:36 via nme.com
  
  A number of musicians have reacted angrily to the removal of a beloved graffiti marriage proposal in Sheffield.Read more: Richard Hawley: Talking music, politics, and ‘nobheads in London’ with the Sheffield bardThe ‘I Love You Will U Marry Me’ message had been on Sheffield’s Park Hill flats since 2001. It was painted by Jason Lowe in a bid to win his then-girlfriend’s hand but has now been removed due to “essential repair work”.
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• Britney Spears Breaks Her Silence After Controversial Documentary Airs

  10-02-2021 23:31 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  After the ‘Framing Britney Spears’ documentary aired on FX, Britney has finally spoken out. The documentary explores the controversial conservatorship under which her father, Jamie Spears, manages her estate. Many fans have taken to the #FreeBritney hashtag on social media to express their support for the singer to be released from that arrangement. Spears has […]
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• Surprise! Instagram Reels Algorithms Won’t Promote Videos with a TikTok Watermark

  10-02-2021 22:43 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Instagram is taking a stand against TikTok videos ending up on its Reels platform. It will no longer promote videos with a TikTok watermark in its Explore feed. Social media often encourages recycling posts across multiple platforms. But Instagram wants to stop TikTok videos from appearing on its service. Instagram has announced some changes to […]
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• Instagram Reels Algorithms Won’t Promote Videos with TikTok Watermark

  10-02-2021 22:43 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Instagram is taking a stand against TikTok videos ending up on its Reels platform. It will no longer promote videos with a TikTok watermark in its Explore feed. Social media often encourages recycling posts across multiple platforms. But Instagram wants to stop TikTok videos from appearing on its service. Instagram has announced some changes to […]
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• MelodyVR Raises $9 Million In Convertible Note Funding After Acquiring Napster

  10-02-2021 22:38 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  A little over a month after officially completing its $70 million acquisition of Napster, VR startup MelodyVR has generated more than $8.97 million (£6.48 million) in convertible note funding. MelodyVR recently announced the multimillion-dollar fundraising effort, which will see Swiss corporate finance services provider Nice & Green SA front a total of 648 loan notes […]
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• Cardi B’s character in ‘Fast & Furious 9’ has been revealed

  10-02-2021 22:25 via nme.com
  
  Cardi B‘s character in Fast & Furious 9 has been revealed in a new Super Bowl advert.
  The rapper was first confirmed to be involved with the forthcoming film in 2019.
  The franchise’s star Vin Diesel broke the news when he posted an Instagram video of himself with the rapper on set in the United Kingdom.
  “I know I’m exhausted, we gave every single thing we could for this movie, we put it all on the table, put it all out there,” he says to the camera. Cardi agreed
  
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• Shaun Ryder says his home is still being invaded by aliens: “They’re fucking here”

  10-02-2021 22:20 via nme.com
  
  Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder has claimed his home is still being invaded by aliens.Read more: Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Shaun RyderRyder, whose 2013 series, Shaun Ryder On UFOs, saw him travel around the world in search of the truth about UFOs, has insisted that his home is still being invaded by extraterrestrial beings, after previously claiming to have been visited by a “spider” spaceship.
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• Jason Isbell Donates His Share From Morgan Wallen’s No. 1 Album to NAACP

  10-02-2021 22:20
  
  With Morgan Wallen’s Dangerous: The Double Album spending its fourth week atop the Billboard 200 following his usage of a racial slur, Jason Isbell found a way to make sure the album’s continued success was “helping out a good cause.”
  Isbell, who wrote “Cover Me Up” on the album, announced via Twitter on Wednesday (Feb. 10) that he will donate every cent he made from the song to the National Association for the Advanceme
  
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• ‘Game of Thrones’ Actress Esme Bianco Claims Marilyn Manson Relationship ‘Almost Destroyed Me’

  10-02-2021 22:14
  
  Game of Thrones actress Esmé Bianco is joining the group of women who have come forward with claims of assault and abuse against musician Marilyn Manson.
  The actress and burlesque performer details her relationship with Manson, whom she calls a “monster who almost destroyed me and almost destroyed so many women” in a story in New York magazine that was published Wednesday. In the piece, she alleges that during the years-long relationship, Manson assaul
  
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• Metallica, Slipknot and more feature in trailer for ‘Long Live Rock’ documentary

  10-02-2021 22:02 via nme.com
  
  Metallica, Slipknot and more all feature in the trailer for new hard rock documentary Long Live Rock … Celebrate the Chaos – watch it below.
  The film, which is set to come out on March 11, also features members of Rage Against The Machine, Guns N’ Roses.
  Filmed at a number of rock festivals in the US over the years, the film features interviews with Metallica’s Lars Ulrich, Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine, Slipknot’s Corey Taylor, Guns N’ Roses&r
  
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• Neil Young’s ‘Harvest’ producer Elliot Mazer has died, aged 79

  10-02-2021 21:58 via nme.com
  
  Elliot Mazer, a producer and engineer who worked on albums including Neil Young‘s 1972 classic ‘Harvest’ has died, aged 79.Read More: Neil Young – ‘Homegrown’ review: ‘lost’ mid-’70s album is a shimmering diamond well worth unearthingMazer has over 200 production credits across four decades of work, and has also produced the likes of Linda Ronstadt, Janis Joplin, Dream Theater, Emmylou Harris and Dead Kennedys.
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• Florida Georgia Line Livestream Concert Will Raise Money for Businesses Affected by Nashville Bombing

  10-02-2021 21:48
  
  Florida Georgia Line will perform songs from their upcoming album Life Rolls On during their upcoming global livestream concert in an effort to raise money for Nashville businesses affected by the Christmas Day bombing.
  On Wednesday (Feb. 10), the country duo announced that they partnered with Amazon Music to bring their new album, which comes out Friday, to life for “Life Rolls On From The FGL House” on Feb. 17. CMT’s Cody Alan will host a Q&A session before
  
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• Rihanna’s Fenty Fashion Line Put On Hold

  10-02-2021 21:28
  
  LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s largest luxury group, has put Rihanna’s Fenty fashion collection on hold.
  The move, confirmed by LVMH on Wednesday (Feb. 10), comes nearly two years after the fashion conglomerate announced the collaboration with the pop artist and business mogul. Rihanna became the first Black woman to head a luxury house with LVMH, which owns such labels as Christian Dior, Givenchy and Louis Vuitton.
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• Justin Bieber announces special Valentine’s Day performance of ‘Journals’ album

  10-02-2021 21:12 via nme.com
  
  Justin Bieber has announced a special Valentine’s Day performance of his 2013 compilation album, ‘Journals’.Read more: Justin Bieber kicks off another ‘new era’ with vaguely ‘Holy’ new songSharing the news on Twitter, the pop star revealed that the virtual gig will take place on TikTok on Sunday (February 14) at 6pm PST/9PM EST, with a more UK friendly re-air time of 7pm GMT the following day (February 15).
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• A man has turned his dead uncle’s skeleton into a guitar

  10-02-2021 21:09 via nme.com
  
  A man known as Prince Midnight has constructed a functioning guitar from the skeleton of his dead uncle.Read More: The 50 greatest guitar solos of all-timeIn Midnight’s native Greece cremation is frowned upon within the nation’s Orthodox Christian church. His uncle Filip, who died in a car accident 20 years ago, had requested that his skeleton be donated to a local college for educational purposes.
  After the college no longer had need of the skeleton and his family refused to have hi
  
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• Bruce Springsteen faces charges after being arrested for drink driving

  10-02-2021 21:07 via nme.com
  
  Bruce Springsteen is facing drink driving charges after being arrested in New Jersey last year.Read more: Bruce Springsteen – ‘Letter To You’ review: a powerful synthesis of past and presentAccording to a spokesperson for the National Parks Service (via New York Post), the veteran rock star was arrested on November 14 at Gateway National Recreation Area in Sandy Hook, New Jersey.
  “Springsteen was cooperative throughout the process,” the spokesperson said.
  
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• 20 Questions With Grae: New Single ‘Soft,’ Worshiping The Cure & The Billy Joel Song That Makes Her Cry

  10-02-2021 21:06
  
  On Wednesday (Feb. 10), Toronto-based singer-songwriter Grae returned with another top-notch pop track: “Soft” utilizes the rising pop artist’s pillowy vocal delivery and understanding of intricate hooks to immediately captivating effect. Last year, the 22-year-old created a similar impression with “Permanent Maniac,” a love letter to Robert Smith of The Cure and the title track of her great sophomore EP.Over the past few months, Grae has gained thousands of followe
  
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• Halsey Goes Full Regina George With Rico Nasty, Chris Mintz-Plasse & More in ‘Anti-VDay’ Makeup Ad

  10-02-2021 21:05
  
  Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, meaning people everywhere are either looking forward to celebrating love, or dreading yet another holiday of candies, cards and broken hearts. Luckily, Halsey has got a little something for that latter group.
  On Wednesday (Feb. 10), Halsey shared a new ad for her makeup line, about-face, and their brand new “Anti-VDay” collection featuring stars such as Rico Nasty, Chris Mintz-Plasse, Quen Blackwell and Natalie Maraduena. To add s
  
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• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2021 Noms – Mary J. Blige, LL Cool J & More

  10-02-2021 20:59 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its noms for potential 2021 inductees. This year’s nominations include 16 artists from a variety of backgrounds. To be eligible, artists or bands must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years ago. Of the 16 nominees this year, seven of them are first-time […]
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• Mary J. Blige, LL Cool J & Jay-Z Lead the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominations

  10-02-2021 20:59 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its noms for potential 2021 inductees. This year’s nominations include 16 artists from a variety of backgrounds. To be eligible, artists or bands must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years ago. Of the 16 nominees this year, seven of them are first-time […]
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• BLACKPINK’s Jennie Shouts Out Blinks in ‘Solo’ Vlog From ‘The Show’ Virtual Concert

  10-02-2021 20:41
  
  BLACKPINK’s Jennie slayed her “Solo” set during their first livestream concert “The Show” on Jan. 31, and she’s revealing how she did it in a new vlog.
  The member of the K-pop girl group posted a nearly five-minute video on Tuesday (Feb. 9) that documented her dance rehearsals for her performance of “Solo,” her debut single from 2018 that reached No. 1 on Billboard’s K-Pop Hot 100 and World Digital Song Sales charts.
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• TikTok Won’t Be Forced to Make Concessions Under Biden, Report Says

  10-02-2021 20:33 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  A new report suggests the TikTok Global Deal brokered under Trump will be nixed by the Biden Administration. The deal would have seen American companies Oracle and Walmart taking a minority stake in TikTok. The former Trump administration issued two executive orders declaring TikTok a national security threat. But the Trump Administration subsequently lost multiple […]
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• TikTok Won’t Be Forced to Make Any Concessions Under Biden, Report Says

  10-02-2021 20:33 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  A new report suggests the TikTok Global Deal brokered under Trump will be nixed by the Biden Administration. The deal would have seen American companies Oracle and Walmart taking a minority stake in TikTok. The former Trump administration issued two executive orders declaring TikTok a national security threat. But the Trump Administration subsequently lost multiple […]
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• TikTok Global Deal is Nixed Under Biden Admin, Report Says

  10-02-2021 20:33 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  A new report suggests the TikTok Global Deal brokered under Trump will be nixed by the Biden admin. The deal would have seen American companies Oracle and Walmart taking a minority stake in TikTok. The former Trump administration issued two executive orders, declaring TikTok a national security threat. The TikTok deal lost repeated battles in […]
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• ‘The Fans Are Not Done With It Yet’: How Doja Cat’s ‘Hot Pink’ Album Is Still Producing Hits After 15 Months

  10-02-2021 20:28
  
  For the top brass at RCA Records, Doja Cat’s “Streets” had always been a highlight off of her 2019 sophomore album, Hot Pink — they just never saw it becoming a hit.
  “We all love that song,” Tunji Balogun, executive vp A&R at RCA, tells Billboard, “but we never really focused on it from the beginning of the project.”
  By the time Hot Pink was released Nov. 7, 2019, RCA had already released a remix of “Juicy” featuring Tyga and the Bl
  
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• Charli XCX, Tom Petty Docs Set as SXSW Headliners for Virtual Film Fest

  10-02-2021 20:28
  
  The film lineup for the virtual 2021 SXSW festival includes 75 features and 57 world premieres, with the fest’s headliner screenings consisting of all non-fiction titles focusing on musicians.
  Acting as the centerpiece screening will be Tom Petty, Somewhere You Feel Free from director Mary Wharton, who drew from a newly discovered archive of 16mm film showing the late singer at work on his 1994 record Wildflowers. The fest’s closing night film will be Alone Togeth
  
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• Hoobastank’s ‘The Reason’ soundtracks new TikTok confessions trend

  10-02-2021 20:14 via nme.com
  
  Hoobastank‘s 2003 single ‘The Reason’ has become the latest retro track to find a new surge of popularity on TikTok.Read More: What makes an old song go viral on TikTok?The song, which spent 38 weeks in the US singles chart, peaking at number two in 2004, has become the soundtrack of choice for a new trend for confessional videos.
  Under the hashtag #NotAPerfectPerson, users have been revealing misconceptions, mistakes, hypocrisies and embarrassing moments from their past to the
  
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• Sea Shanty Sensation Nathan Evans Joins UTA

  10-02-2021 20:04
  
  Scottish artist Nathan Evans, who launched the “sea shanty” craze on Tik Tok, has signed with UTA for worldwide representation.
  The news follows the success of Evans’ rendition of  New Zealand whaling ballad “Soon May the Wellerman Come” and the 220 KID and Billen Ted remix.
  Evans helped introduce a new generation of listeners to the fisherman-themed, multi-harmonised folk music while off duty from his job as a postman. The trend took off with EDM remixes of se
  
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• The Dallas Mavericks Will No Longer Play the National Anthem Before Games — Other NBA Teams to Follow

  10-02-2021 19:59 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Late last year, we first reported on NBA discussions to remove the National Anthem entirely from games. Now, the Dallas Mavericks have become the first team to cease playing the Anthem at all home games. The decision to remove the National Anthem, or ‘Star Spangled Banner,’ from all Dallas Mavericks home games was issued by […]
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• The Dallas Mavericks Will No Longer Play the National Anthem Before Games — Other NBA Teams May Follow

  10-02-2021 19:59 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Late last year, we first reported on NBA discussions to remove the National Anthem entirely from games. Now, the Dallas Mavericks have become the first team to eliminate the Anthem from its pre-game ceremonies. The decision to remove the National Anthem, or ‘The Star-Spangled Banner,’ from all Dallas Mavericks home games was issued by team […]
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• Dallas Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban Cancels the National Anthem Before Games — NBA Orders Him to Reinstate It

  10-02-2021 19:59 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Late last year, we first reported on NBA discussions to remove the National Anthem entirely from games. Now, the Dallas Mavericks have become the first team to eliminate the Anthem from its pre-game ceremonies. Updated: Just one hour after we published this article, the National Basketball Association (NBA) has ordered that the Dallas Mavericks organization […]
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• Universal Music Partners With Big Hit to Launch a Live-Streaming Platform

  10-02-2021 19:52 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Universal Music Group (UMG) has partnered with BTS agency Big Hit Entertainment to launch a livestreaming platform called “VenewLive.” Universal Music and Big Hit announced their livestream partnership, which will see them coordinate “to launch a digital live streaming platform on a global scale,” in a general release. Seoul-headquartered K-pop agency YG Entertainment, in which […]
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• Don Omar’s 10 Best Collaborations: ‘Bandolero,’ ‘Danza Kuduro’ & More

  10-02-2021 19:52
  
  Don Omar has been missing in action as of late, but everything indicates that he’s been working in silence.
  On Tuesday (Feb. 9), the eve of his 43rd birthday, the veteran reggaeton star — born William Omar Landrón Rivera — reappeared on social media to share a pre-production sneak peek of his new single, “Agradecido” (Grateful). (Listen on his Instagram.)
  Over a slow-tempo hip-hop beat, Don counts his blessings and elaborates on his connection with
  
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• Mariah Carey Thinks the Viral Cat Lawyer Video Is the ‘Best Thing I’ve Seen in Years!’

  10-02-2021 19:40
  
  We’re almost one full calendar year into quarantine, and Zoom filters have consistently added more pizzazz to work meetings, happy hours and family reunions. But one adorable filter used during a case hearing added the purrfect amount of joy to the internet.
  Rod Ponton, a county attorney in Presidio County, Texas, found himself with big blue eyes, whiskers, and white-and-gray fur during a hearing on Tuesday (Feb. 9) in Texas’ 394th Judicial District Court when he was unable to t
  
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• Soraia Releases Video for Hard-Charging Single ‘Tight-Lipped’

  10-02-2021 19:32
  
  Philly rock outfit Soraia has dropped a new video for their latest single “Tight-Lipped,” a fast-paced rock track celebrating the triumphs of speaking from a place of personal truth.
  Led by lead singer and co-songwriter ZouZou Mansour, Soraia is bassist and co-songwriter Travis Smith, Brianna Sig on drums and Nick Taddia on guitar. Mansour is a songwriter that has long had the support of Jon Bon Jovi and Billy Falcon, who are listed as co-writers for Soraia’s 201
  
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• Black History Month: Raiche Wants Women to Love & Value Their Skin Color With Her New Playlist

  10-02-2021 19:27
  
  This year for Black History Month, Billboard looks to salute Black women for their strength, resiliency, and courage. With Black female artists always being innovative and audacious with their art and platforms, especially during last year’s fight for racial equality, it was necessary to empower those with our stage this month. Every Monday and Wednesday for Black History Month, Billboard will dish out new playlists from Black women artists highlighting powerful message
  
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• Stevie Wonder to Receive Israel’s Wolf Prize

  10-02-2021 19:19
  
  Stevie Wonder will receive Israel’s Wolf Prize, which has been awarded since 1978 to outstanding artists and scientists from around the world “for achievements in the interest of mankind and friendly relations among peoples.”
  Past music winners of the Wolf Prize include Paul McCartney, Wonder’s partner on the 1982 smash “Ebony and Ivory,” a brotherhood anthem that neatly encapsulates the Wolf Prize’s values. Most of the 21 past music winners — incl
  
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• Bruce Springsteen Was Arrested For DWI in New Jersey in November

  10-02-2021 19:15
  
  Bruce Springsteen was arrested at New Jersey’s Gateway National Recreation Area in November for driving while intoxicated (DWI), reckless driving and consuming alcohol in a closed area, Billboard can confirm.
  A National Park Service spokesperson said in a statement that the “Born in the USA” singer “was cooperative throughout the process.” Per the NPS, Springsteen received three citations: DWI, reckless driving, and consuming alcohol in an enclosed area. Billbo
  
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• The Prodigy are working on their first-ever music documentary

  10-02-2021 19:12 via nme.com
  
  The Prodigy are working on their first feature-length music documentary, with help from the studio behind drama Gangs Of London.Read more: “I will hold it in honour of Keith Flint until the end of my life”: Inside the auction of The Prodigy frontman’s personal itemsProvisionally titled The Prodigy, the Paul Dugdale-directed project is set to be produced by the group’s founding members, Liam Howlett and Maxim.
  Pulse Films – the studio behind Gangs Of London, Riz Ahme
  
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• Sony/ATV Returns to Sony Music Publishing, Unveils New Branding

  10-02-2021 19:00
  
  Sony/ATV Music Publishing is rebranding as Sony Music Publishing, more than 25 years after the original Sony Music Publishing merged with the Michael Jackson-owned ATV Music in 1995.
  SMP’s rebrand also includes a new logo and mission, and more clearly aligns the publisher under the Sony umbrella.
  The new logo, according to the company, “is designed as an abstraction of sound waves—with resonance and vibrations that express infinitely expanding opportunities for songwriters.&rdq
  
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• Independent Music Leaders Urge Congress to Pass HITS Act and Help Struggling Recording Artists

  10-02-2021 18:58
  
  American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) president and CEO Dr. Richard James Burgess and a group of 119 leaders from the independent music industry across 19 states sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) urging them to include relief provisions for the creation of recorded music in the Coronavirus Rescue Legislation that Congress is currently debating.
  The letter states that congress “must act to help musicians to g
  
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• Dave Grohl supports Pheobe Bridgers’ guitar-smashing stunt: “It feels fucking good to do it.

  10-02-2021 18:50 via nme.com
  
  Dave Grohl has waded into the debate over Phoebe Bridgers‘ decision to wreck a guitar during her Saturday Night Live performance last weekend.Read More: How guitar-smashing badass Phoebe Bridgers is putting the anarchy back into musicBridgers’ actions sparked debate online, with some calling her action “disappointing”, “extra” and an “unjustifiably awkward display of white privilege“. Others, however, claimed such comments were sexist and that a ma
  
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• Who Should Be Inducted Into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2021? Vote!

  10-02-2021 18:39
  
  The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2021 nominees on Wednesday (Feb. 10) morning, but which of the 16 acts should earn the honor?
  Mary J. Blige, Kate Bush, Devo, Foo Fighters, The Go-Go’s, Iron Maiden, Jay-Z, Chaka Khan, Carole King, Fela Kuti, LL Cool J, New York Dolls, Rage Against the Machine, Todd Rundgren, Tina Turner and Dionne Warwick make up the most gender-inclusive ballot in Rock Hall’s history, with seven acts featuring women.
  Hard rock pillars Foo Fighters and Ea
  
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• Jay-Z, Tina Turner, Mary J. Blige, And More Are 2021’s Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Nominees

  10-02-2021 18:17
  
  Jay-Z, Foo Fighters, Carole King, Tina Turner, and more lead the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2021 nominees ballot.
  
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• Rihanna’s Fenty fashion label has been shut down

  10-02-2021 18:03 via nme.com
  
  Rihanna‘s Fenty fashion label has been shut down by luxury goods group LVMH after less than two years, it has been confirmed.
  However, the singer’s cosmetic lines – Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin – will still continue alongside the Savage X Fenty lingerie line.
  In a statement, LVMH said that Fenty’s clothing line would be “put on hold” in anticipation of a better financial climate.
  According to the BBC, fashion analysts have said that the label’s
  
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• Andrew Lloyd Webber shares musical dedication to Handforth Parish Council’s Jackie Weaver

  10-02-2021 18:01 via nme.com
  
  Andrew Lloyd Webber is the latest musician to parody the viral Handforth Parish Council meeting – watch his dedication to Jackie Weaver below.
  The meeting, held over Zoom in December, went viral on social media last week, owing to the chaotic nature of its arguments and discussions over town planning.
  It’s already been reimagined as a musical, an indie song and a drill record, and now Webber, together with singer-songwriter and actor Carrie Hope Fletcher, has dedicated a ne
  
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• Justin Bieber Will Perform ‘Journals’ Album During TikTok Concert on Valentine’s Day

  10-02-2021 17:59
  
  Justin Bieber will celebrate Valentine’s Day on Sunday (Feb. 14) with a special first-ever performance of his 2013 fan-favorite album Journals via TikTok.
  The compilation, which gathered up the string of digital singles Bieber released as part of his Music Mondays series from Oct.-Dec. 2013 — including the R&B-leaning songs “Heartbreaker,” and “All That Matters” — will be performed in the Live From the Drew House gig on Bieber’s TikTok profile
  
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• Microsoft Theater Teams Up With Yoop For eConcerts From Charlie Puth & More

  10-02-2021 17:53
  
  Entertainment company Yoop has announced a partnership with L.A. Live’s Microsoft Theater to launch the first-ever Yoop eSpace in Los Angeles. The Yoop eSpace will host high-quality produced events from the venue that allows artists and creators to reach fans worldwide with a live immersive and interactive eConcert experience.
  The initial lineup of participating artists include Royce 5’9” on March 11, Sasha Sloan on March 24 and Charlie Puth on March 31. Additional artists and
  
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• Universal, HBO Swoop on Tina Turner Doc From ‘Searching for Sugar Man’ Producers

  10-02-2021 17:47
  
  Tina, the upcoming feature documentary about music icon Tina Turner from the same team behind Searching for Sugar Man, has been picked up by HBO for the U.S., Altitude for the U.K. and Ireland and Universal Pictures Content Group for the rest of the world.
  The film will debut in March in the U.S. exclusively on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Meanwhile, Universal is planning a theatrical release in early summer across multiple territories before it hits home entertainment pl
  
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• ‘Drag Race’: Tamisha Iman Came For You — Now She’s Looking Forward to Being Fans’ ‘Motivation’

  10-02-2021 17:36
  
  “Tamisha Iman is coming for you.” When the seasoned queen of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 13 rapped these words in episode 3, fans had no idea how much she meant it. “It was great TV,” Iman tells Billboard with a giggle.
  On episode 6, Iman and the other queens of Drag Race were split up into duos and tasked with performing in a disco documentary dance challenge, where they had to boogie down in the spirit of the iconic music move
  
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