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• Cypress Hill set to release graphic novel to celebrate 30th anniversary of debut album

  13-02-2021 22:54 via nme.com
  
  Cypress Hill are gearing up to release a graphic novel to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their self-titled debut album.Read more: “We need to be weird” – Cypress Hill tell us about their first album in eight years, ‘Elephants On Acid’Cypress Hill: Tres Equis will map out the origin story of the LA rap group, whose 1990 debut spawned the hits ‘Hand On The Pump’ and ‘How I Could Just Kill A Man’, the latter of which famously appeared in
  
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• Taylor Swift’s Re-Recorded ‘Love Story’ Sells 10,000 in U.S. on First Day

  13-02-2021 22:18
  
  Taylor Swift’s “Love Story (Taylor’s Version)” is off to, well, a swift sales start. Meanwhile, the track — which is not being actively promoted to radio stations — drew a smattering of airplay on its first day of release.
  The Sales ‘Story’ … The new re-recording, which was released on Feb. 12, sold 10,000 downloads in the U.S. that day, according to initial reports to MRC Data.
  To compare, in the week ending Feb. 4, just three songs so
  
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• Kelly Clarkson Opens Up About the Perfect Date With Herself Ahead of Valentine’s Day: Watch

  13-02-2021 21:54
  
  Kelly Clarkson is opening up about how she enjoys spends her alone time while being single.
  During Friday’s (Feb. 12) episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, the 38-year-old pop star described her perfect solo date, which typically involves relaxing by her fireplace a glass of wine while reading a book or watching Netflix.
  “We all know that we don’t need someone by our sides to live our best lives,” Clarkson said before opening the discussion to her virtual audience. A female
  
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• Dave Grohl, Pat Smear and Krist Novoselic still jam as Nirvana from time to time

  13-02-2021 20:51 via nme.com
  
  Dave Grohl and Pat Smear have revealed that they get together with Krist Novoselic from time to time and privately perform Nirvana songs.Read more: Nirvana: Every album ranked and ratedFoo Fighters stopped Howard Stern’s Sirius XM show on Thursday (February 11) to promote their recently released 10th studio album, ‘Medicine At Midnight’.
  During the interview, Stern asked Smear – who joined Nirvana in 1993 – if he ever missed playing with the band.&ldq
  
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• 5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (February 13)

  13-02-2021 20:47
  
  From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.
  Los Tigres del Norte’s MTV Unplugged Turns 10
  This week, Los Tigres del Norte celebrated the 10th anniversary of the iconic album, TR3S Presents MTV Unplugged Los Tigres del Norte And Friends. Recorded live on Feb. 8, 2011 from the
  
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• Jessica Biel Shows Support for Justin Timberlake After His Apology to Britney Spears & Janet Jackson

  13-02-2021 19:21
  
  Jessica Biel is showing support for her husband Justin Timberlake.
  On Friday (Feb. 12), the 40-year-old singer and actor publicly apologized on Instagram to ex-girlfriend Britney Spears and former Super Bowl halftime show collaborator Janet Jackson for his past “ignorance” and benefitting “from a system that condones misogyny and racism.”
  Biel showed her support in the comments section of her husband’s lengthy post, writing, “I love you,” followed by a r
  
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• Vivendi Planning to Move Forward With UMG IPO This Year

  13-02-2021 18:33
  
  Vivendi may move forward with the Universal Music Group IPO before the end of 2021.
  While the French media conglomerate has been planning an initial public offering for Universal for years, it has been moving up the timeline: It first planned the spinoff for no later than 2023; then, as recently as October, for 2022. On Saturday (Feb. 13), Vivendi announced its “intention to examine the distribution of 60% of the Universal Music Group share capital and its subsequent listing before end 202
  
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• From Danna Paola’s ‘Breakup Party’ to TikTok Dances, Here’s How to Spend Your Galentine’s Day

  13-02-2021 14:56
  
  Another year, another Galentine’s Day.
  The holiday was created by Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) in a 2010 episode of Parks and Recreation. Since then, Valentine’s Eve has become a beloved tradition among many groups of friends, especially the single ladies.
  Galentine’s is celebrated on Feb. 13 and is often associated with brunch or slumber parties to celebrate love, life and friendship with your girls.In honor of Galentine’s Day, Billboard compiled some music-related ideas t
  
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• The Internet’s Syd shares first solo track in almost four years, ‘Missing Out’

  13-02-2021 12:29 via nme.com
  
  The Internet‘s Syd has shared her first solo track in almost four years – listen to ‘Missing Out’ below.Read more: Free Nationals – ‘Free Nationals’ review: Anderson .Paak’s dexterous live band strike out aloneThe last time the singer dropped any solo material was 2017’s ‘Always Never Home’ EP, but last year she confirmed that a new album on the way. She has also collaborated with the likes of The Free Nationals, Disclosure,
  
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• The Weeknd's Super Bowl Halftime Show turned into documentary

  13-02-2021 12:01 via music-news.com
  
  The show was produced by officials at JAY-Z's Roc Nation firm and Jesse Collins.
  
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• Jerry Seinfeld, Awkwafina, Jadakiss and more voice new NYC subway announcements

  13-02-2021 11:44 via nme.com
  
  Jerry Seinfeld, Awkwafina and rapper Jadakiss are among the names who have recorded announcements about coronavirus safety for New York City’s subways.Read more: 10 essential Seinfeld episodes that will initiate you into the ultimate ’90s sitcom cultIt comes after social media influencer Nicolas Heller (better known as New York Nico) announced last month that he was partnering with the city’s Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) to curate new subway announcements, recorded
  
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• Foo Fighters score fifth UK Number One album with ‘Medicine At Midnight’

  13-02-2021 10:52 via nme.com
  
  Foo Fighters have scored their fifth UK Number One album with their 10th studio album, ‘Medicine At Midnight’.Read more: Foo Fighters: “Our connection is beyond music”The band’s new album, which arrived last week (February 5), debuted at the top spot with a total of 42,500 chart sales – 74 per cent of which were physical copies, including 10,500 on vinyl.
  Foo Fighters outsold its six closest rivals combined, including Fleet Foxes‘ 2020 album ‘
  
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• Steve Hackett's new album is a 'musical diary'

  13-02-2021 10:20 via music-news.com
  
  The 70-year-old star has described his newest record, 'Under a Mediterranean Sky', as a "travelogue", and has revealed the inspirations behind his music.
  
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• Iggy Azalea wants to get a tattoo of her son Onyx

  13-02-2021 10:18 via music-news.com
  
  The chart-topping rap star - who confirmed Onyx's birth via a social media post in June - has taken to Twitter to reveal she's
  
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• Celeste has explored herself 'coming into womanhood' on her new album

  13-02-2021 09:30 via music-news.com
  
  The 26-year-old singer embarked on a relationship with poet Sonny Hall before the UK went into lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic
  
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• Rebecca Black turned to therapy to help cope with early success

  13-02-2021 09:29 via music-news.com
  
  The 23-year-old singer shot to stardom as a teenager with her 2011 single 'Friday', and she relied on therapy to help navigate the trappings of fame and success.
  
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• KXNG Crooked talks his own unreleased ‘Dear Mama’ track on 25th anniversary of 2Pac’s ‘All Eyez On Me’

  13-02-2021 08:28 via nme.com
  
  Rapper KXNG Crooked has shared his thoughts on 2Pac’s ‘All Eyez On Me’ to marks the album’s 25th anniversary today (February 13), as well as revealing to NME that he has an unreleased track that has a special connection to the legendary rapper.
  Crooked, who has worked with the likes of Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and Snoop Dogg, called the Death Row Records album a “multilayered” project “packed full of all the messages we love hip-hop for”.
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• Justin Timberlake apologises to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson: 'I know I failed'

  13-02-2021 05:01 via music-news.com
  
  Justin Timberlake has fronted up to how he behaved toward Britney Spears and Janet Jackson earlier in his career.
  
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• Jamie Lynn Spears urges media to not 'repeat the mistakes of your past'

  13-02-2021 05:01 via music-news.com
  
  Jamie Lynn Spears has reflected on the impact the media has had on the life of her sister, Britney Spears.
  
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• Cardi B shocks with real meaning behind Up lyrics

  13-02-2021 05:01 via music-news.com
  
  Cardi B has shared a quote about constipation her husband Offset uses.
  
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• Sharon Van Etten releases full version of ‘On Your Way Now’

  13-02-2021 04:06 via nme.com
  
  Sharon Van Etten has released the full version of ‘On Your Way Now’, almost two years after the song was initially recorded.
  The track was created for the 2019 documentary, Made In Boise, about four women carrying surrogate babies in Idaho. ‘On Your Way Now’ was written by Mark McAdam and performed by Van Etten, with only a snippet being made available at the time of the film’s release.
  Now, the full version of the tender, emotional tune has landed on streaming serv
  
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• Influential jazz drummer Milford Graves has passed away at 79

  13-02-2021 02:50 via nme.com
  
  Milford Graves, a pioneering jazz drummer most commonly associated with the free jazz movement, has passed away at age 79.
  NPR journalist Lars Gotrich confirmed that Graves passed away of congestive heart failure on February 12.
  Graves had been battling amyloid cardiomyopathy — also known as stiff heart syndrome — since 2018, when he was diagnosed and given six months to live.
  Born in Queens on August 20, 1941, Graves began learning percussion instruments from a young age, most notab
  
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• Spotify Releases an Exclusive Morgan Wallen ‘Enhanced Album’ for Fans — Just Days After Its Playlist Ban

  13-02-2021 02:23 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Just days after removing Morgan Wallen from a number of high-profile country playlists, Spotify has launched a dedicated ‘enhanced album’ playlist for the singer’s fans. Wallen also appears to be getting slowing reinstated on other heavily-trafficked country playlists. It looks like Spotify is already forgiving Morgan Wallen — and quietly resuming its promotion of the […]
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• Spotify Launches a Dedicated Morgan Wallen ‘Dangerous’ Playlist — Just Days After Its ‘Playlist Ban’

  13-02-2021 02:23 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Just days after removing Morgan Wallen from a number of high-profile country playlists, Spotify has launched a dedicated ‘enhanced album’ playlist for the singer’s fans. Wallen also appears to be getting slowing reinstated on other heavily-trafficked country playlists. It looks like Spotify is already forgiving Morgan Wallen — and quietly resuming its promotion of the […]
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• Spotify Launches a Dedicated Morgan Wallen ‘Dangerous’ Playlist for Fans — Just Days After Its ‘Playlist Ban’

  13-02-2021 02:23 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Just days after removing Morgan Wallen from a number of high-profile country playlists, Spotify has launched a dedicated ‘enhanced album’ playlist for the singer’s fans. Wallen also appears to be getting slowing reinstated on other heavily-trafficked country playlists. It looks like Spotify is already forgiving Morgan Wallen — and quietly resuming its promotion of the […]
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• Taylor Swift, Rina Sawayama, Mxmtoom & More Celebrate Chinese New Year

  13-02-2021 02:03
  Happy Lunar New Year! The holiday officially ushers in the year of the ox starting Friday (Feb. 12), and artists from Taylor Swift to Rina Sawayama are wishing fans a safe celebration.
  Swift, who’s on the heels of her own celebration after re-recording her 2008 romantic classic “Love Story,” shared a video message on her Instagram Story. “Hey guys. I just wanted to say happy Chinese New Year. I hope everyone is staying safe and happy, and I’m wishing you all the bes
  
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• Donald Glover & Phoebe Waller-Bridge Team for ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ Series

  13-02-2021 02:00
  
  How’s this for a collaboration: Donald Glover and Phoebe Waller-Bridge are uniting for an Amazon series, Mr.& Mrs. Smith. The Atlanta star teased the series, coming to Amazon in 2022, on his Instagram story Friday (Feb. 12).
  The project, a reboot of the 2005 New Regency film starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, has quietly been in the works for months and stems from the Fleabag creator’s overall deal with Amazon.Waller-Bridge and Glover will c
  
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• First Country: New Music From Florida Georgia Line, Blake Shelton, Ryan Hurd & Maren Morris, Lily Rose, More

  13-02-2021 01:36
  
  Florida Georgia Line, Life Rolls On
  Since breaking through in 2012 with their smash hit “Cruise,” Florida Georgia Line have been a model of consistency in country music, never going more than two-and-a-half years without releasing a new album. Fifth full-length Life Rolls On is the duo’s first that cannot be actively enjoyed by packed arenas and festival crowds upon release, but until the touring industry can overcome the pandemic, Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley have offered a
  
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• MSG Entertainment Revenue Down 94%, But Things Are Looking Up

  13-02-2021 01:34
  
  Madison Square Garden Entertainment’s (MSGE) revenue in the three months ended Dec. 31 — its fiscal second quarter — was $23.1 million, down 94.1% from the $325.4 million posted in the period a year earlier, the company announced Friday (Feb. 12).
  The quarter was the live music business’s third full quarter affected by shut-down orders that bought touring to a standstill. MSGE had just $46.5 million of revenues from April 1 to Dec. 31, 2020, down 94.1% year over year from
  
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• Kelly Clarkson Brings Back a ‘Voice’ Classic by Covering This Christina Aguilera & Blake Shelton Duet

  13-02-2021 01:28
  It’s been nine years since Christina Aguilera and Blake Shelton performed “Just a Fool” on The Voice when they were both coaches. On Friday (Feb. 12), Kelly Clarkson took the stage of her own talk show to pull off the duet all on her own.
  She stripped down the country-pop ballad on the dimly lit stage with only The Kelly Clarkson Show’s musical director Jason Halbert playing the piano. Clarkson powered through Aguilera’s first
  
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• Harry Connick Jr. Goes It ‘Alone’ for Faith-Inspired New Album: Watch ‘Amazing Grace’

  13-02-2021 00:51
  
  We’ve all had a lot of time to ourselves over the past year — even Harry Connick Jr.
  The Grammy-winning musician decided to take that spare time and retreat to his in-home studio for a brand-new album, Alone With My Faith, that he put together almost entirely on his own.
  “I was able to go deep within myself as a musician and a man, uninterrupted by the normalcies of collaboration or human interaction,” Connick wrote in a personal statement about his new project. “It
  
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• Which Taylor Swift Re-Recorded Album Are You Most Looking Forward To? Vote!

  13-02-2021 00:32
  
  Taylor Swift announced Thursday that Fearless is the first of six albums she’ll be re-recording — but which one are you dying to hear?
  Those albums — which were released between 2006 and 2017 by Big Machine Label Group, which Scooter Braun’s Ithaca Holdings purchased in its entirety (including Swift’s master recordings) in June 2019 — include her self-titled debut, Fearless, Speak Now, Red, 1989 and Reputation.
  
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• First Spin: The Week’s Best New Dance Tracks From Moore Kismet, Imanbek & Rita Ora, Surf Mesa & More

  13-02-2021 00:29
  
  This week, the delightfully unwieldy dance scene once again delivers a delightfully unwieldy collection of new music that emphasizes how wide and eclectic the genre really is.
  On one side of the spectrum we’ve got new deep house sounds from underground legend Lee Burridge, who delivers four fresh tracks on his Leee EP. A few steps further along, we see the work on We Are Friends Vol. 10, the new compilation LP from Mau5trap stars including Tommy Trash, Deadmau5 and Wolfgang Gartner. All th
  
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• The Weeknd’s ‘After Hours World Tour’ Crosses One Million Tickets Sold

  13-02-2021 00:14 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Less than one week removed from his Super Bowl LV halftime show – which he paid $7 million of his own money to bring to life – The Weeknd has reportedly sold close to a million tickets to his upcoming After Hours World Tour. Ticketmaster owner Live Nation shed light upon the Toronto-born artist’s massive […]
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