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• DMX says he has a collaboration with Bono on the way

  15-02-2021 23:39 via nme.com
  
  DMX has revealed that he has a collaboration on the way with Bono called ‘Skyscrapers’.Read more: 20 essential tracks from the golden age of ’90s hip-hopSpeaking in a new interview, the rapper discussed his much anticipated comeback album which will feature an array of guests including the U2 frontman.
  “It’s crazy,” DMX said about the track, speaking on N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN’s Drink Champs podcast. “It got like a Miami feel to it. I feel like I want
  
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• Claudia Conway Wants to ‘Get Out of the Drama,’ Auditions for ‘American Idol’

  15-02-2021 23:22
  
  Claudia Conway is making her own name for herself, stepping away from the political trouble within her family and into the spotlight as a hopeful singer.
  The 16-year-old daughter of anti-Trump lawyer George Conway and Trump advisor Kellyanne Conway walked into the American Idol audition room on Sunday night’s (Feb. 14) episode, much to the surprise of judge Katy Perry.
  “Are you OK?” the “Roar” star asked, to which Claudia replied “No, but yes.”
  
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• Listen to Bikini Kill’s Kathleen Hanna sing new ‘WandaVision’ theme song

  15-02-2021 22:45 via nme.com
  
  A new version of the WandaVision theme song has been released, sung by Bikini Kill singer Kathleen Hanna – listen to it below.Read more: Nine things you need to know about riot grrrl game-changers Bikini KillEach episode of Marvel‘s new Disney+ series pays homage to a sitcom from the past, including nods to shows like Bewitched, I Love Lucy, and more.
  The show’s latest episode touches down in the ’90s, and included within the many Easter eggs is a brand new
  
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• Liam Gallagher has insisted an Oasis reunion is 'gonna happen'

  15-02-2021 22:43 via music-news.com
  
  The 48-year-old rocker once again sent fans into a frenzy on social media on Sunday (14.02.21) after he reignited rumours his former band Oasis
  
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• Neil Young is set to release the concert film and live album 'Young Shakespeare'

  15-02-2021 22:41 via music-news.com
  
  The 75-year-old music legend will treat fans to the previously unreleased footage from the 1971 performance, which is the earliest known concert
  
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• Hayley Williams is 'ready for the next Paramore album'

  15-02-2021 22:40 via music-news.com
  
  The 'Emergency' rocker released her second solo album ‘Flowers For Vases / Descansos’ earlier this month and, after two solo records
  
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• Taylor Swift's 'Fearless' re-recordings will be eligible for performance Grammy awards

  15-02-2021 22:34 via music-news.com
  
  Taylor Swift's re-recordings of her tracks from 'Fearless' will be eligible for performance Grammy awards.
  
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• Billie Eilish 'cried out of joy' after watching her Apple TV+ documentary

  15-02-2021 22:29 via music-news.com
  
  The 19-year-old pop megastar banned her family - including her sibling and regular collaborator Finneas - from seeing 'Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry'
  
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• Alice Cooper believes modern audiences are 'shock proof'

  15-02-2021 22:25 via music-news.com
  
  The 73-year-old rocker doesn't think the theatrical performances his group staged in the 1970s - which featured snakes, blood, and guillotines
  
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• Vivendi Shares Jump Following Universal Music Group ‘Special Dividend’ and IPO Announcements

  15-02-2021 22:15 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Vivendi shares (traded as VIV on the Euronext Paris) have jumped by nearly 20 percent following the announcement that the French conglomerate could roll out Universal Music Group’s long-awaited IPO, including a “special dividend” for Vivendi shareholders, by 2021’s end. At the time of this piece’s writing, Vivendi shares were worth $37.87 (€31.22) each – […]
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• Vivendi Shares Jump Following Universal Music Group IPO and ‘Special Dividend’ Announcements

  15-02-2021 22:15 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Vivendi shares (traded as VIV on the Euronext Paris) have jumped by nearly 20 percent following the announcement that the French conglomerate could roll out Universal Music Group’s long-awaited IPO, including a “special dividend” for Vivendi shareholders, by 2021’s end. At the time of this piece’s writing, Vivendi shares were worth $37.87 (€31.22) each – […]
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• Phora Reveals His ‘Love Always Wins’ Playlist Featuring 2Pac, G-Unit and More

  15-02-2021 22:05
  Despite Valentine’s Day being over, the love-fest isn’t for West Coast rapper, Phora. After releasing his surprise album heartbreak hotel last Friday (Feb. 12), he looks to inject romance and passion beyond the February holiday.
  “Valentine’s Day is always interesting for me. I usually end up staying busy with work on that day, or if I’m in a relationship or talking to someone, I’ll do my best to free up my schedule and do something cool for that person,&r
  
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• Wolf Alice tease their return with ‘The Last Man On Earth’

  15-02-2021 21:53 via nme.com
  
  Wolf Alice appear to be teasing their return in the form of a new project called ‘The Last Man On Earth’.READ MORE: The artists we really, really want new music from in 2021The title appears on the band’s website along with a cryptic looping video of a single blinking eye, along with a form for fans to enter their email address. It’s also appeared on sponsored posts on social media.
  It’s yet to be made clear whether ‘The Last Man On Earth’ is the name of
  
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• Ozzy Osbourne Says He’s Feeling ‘Relieved’ After Getting His First COVID-19 Shot: Watch

  15-02-2021 21:52
  
  Ozzy Osbourne is feeling “relieved” after receiving his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
  During a Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14) interview on British talk show Loose Women, the 72-year-old rock legend appeared alongside his wife Sharon to discuss his experience receiving the shot.
  “It felt like I was being stabbed,” said a shirtless Ozzy, who was cuddled up in bed with Sharon. “My arm was sore yesterday, but I’m glad I got it, you know?”He added, &ld
  
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• Megan Thee Stallion celebrates birthday with new track ‘Southside Forever Freestyle’

  15-02-2021 21:35 via nme.com
  
  Megan Thee Stallion has dropped a new track to celebrate her 26th birthday – listen to ‘Southside Forever Freestyle’ below.Read more: Megan Thee Stallion: “I’m really working on my dynasty right now”Produced by Three 6 Mafia‘s Juicy J and Lil Ju, the hard-hitting freestyle hears Megan declare herself the “hardest in Houston” while also taking a moment to deliver a message to her haters.
  “I can’t even take half of you bitches serio
  
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• Dave Grohl turned down Heartbreakers gig after Kurt Cobain's death

  15-02-2021 21:31 via music-news.com
  
  Dave Grohl thought playing drums in another band would remind him of Kurt Cobain too much.
  
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• Courtney Love gets Covid-19 vaccination in London

  15-02-2021 21:31 via music-news.com
  
  Courtney Love's spokesperson shared that she was eligible due to an "underlying health condition".
  
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• Sofar Sounds Acquires Seated as ‘Couch Concerts’ Remain on Hold

  15-02-2021 21:20 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Sofar Sounds has acquired Seated, which will bring new artist services to the Sofar platform. Seated will continue to operate as an independent platform, but it will partner with Sofar to offer artists more ways to connect with their fans. That starts with bringing some of Seated’s tools to the Sofar artist dashboard. Sofar says […]
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• JoJo Siwa Calls Girlfriend Kylie the ‘Most Perfect Person Ever’ in Sweet Valentine’s Day Message

  15-02-2021 21:03
  
  JoJo Siwa was bursting with love on her first Valentine’s Day with new girlfriend Kylie.
  The teen superstar, who recently announced she was part of the LGBTQ+ community, took to Instagram on Sunday (Feb. 14) to express her love and appreciation for Kylie, who encouraged her to come out.
  “It’s my first valentines dayyyy!! No one in the world makes me as happy as this girl does,” Siwa captioned her post, where she’s seen smiling from ear to ear while getting a piggyba
  
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• Bristol venues The Exchange and The Louisiana launch joint Patreon page

  15-02-2021 21:02 via nme.com
  
  Two independent Bristol venues have launched a joint Patreon page in an effort to ensure their survival through the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.READ MORE: Independent Venue Week: this year’s ambassadors on their first-ever gigsThe 250-capacity Exchange and the 140-capacity Louisiana have between them hosted early gigs by the likes of The National, Florence And The Machine, The 1975 and Haim before they went on to stardom.
  “The coronavirus pandemic has brought our whole industry
  
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• Nicki Minaj’s Father Was Killed in a Hit and Run Over the Weekend

  15-02-2021 20:51 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Robert Maraj, the father of rapper Nicki Minaj, was struck and killed by a hit and run vehicle. The police report says Robert was walking in the roadway near Roslyn Road and Raff Avenue’s intersection in Mineola, NY, at 6:15 pm when the incident occurred. A vehicle traveling northbound struck Mr. Maraj and then fled […]
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• Nicki Minaj’s Estranged Father Was Killed In a Hit-and-Run Over the Weekend

  15-02-2021 20:51 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Robert Maraj, the father of rapper Nicki Minaj, was struck and killed in a vehicular hit-and-run. The police report says Robert was walking in the roadway near Roslyn Road and Raff Avenue’s intersection in Mineola, NY, at 6:15 pm when the incident occurred. A vehicle traveling northbound struck Mr. Maraj and then fled the scene […]
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• Iced Earth’s singer and bassist quit band “in response to recent events and circumstances”

  15-02-2021 20:34 via nme.com
  
  Iced Earth‘s Stu Block and Luke Appleton have announced that they’re leaving the metal band.
  The vocalist and bassist respectively took to social media earlier today (February 15) to share separate statements regarding their departures.
  “In response to recent events and circumstances, I have notified Iced Earth’s management and [guitarist] Jon [Schaffer] that I will be resigning as the Iced Earth bassist with immediate effect,” Appleton wrote. “I&nbs
  
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• The Chicks Reflect on Covering Beyonce, Changing Their Name & More: Watch

  15-02-2021 20:22
  
  The Chicks took a walk down memory lane in a new interview on Apple Music.
  The country-pop trio, formerly known as The Dixie Chicks, recently sat down for a virtual interview on Essentials Radio with Kelleigh Bannen to discuss a range of topics, including the process behind changing their name, the moments leading up to performing with Beyonce in 2016, and much more.
  In June 2020, the Chicks’ Emily Robison, Natalie Maines and Martie Maguire officially changed the group’s name amid th
  
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• Spotify Says Employees Can Work from Anywhere 100% of the Time — And Still Keep Their NYC and San Francisco Salaries

  15-02-2021 20:12 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Spotify has announced that it will allow employees to work from anywhere 100 percent of the time – while maintaining their New York City and San Francisco salaries. The Stockholm-based streaming service, which also has offices in New York, Miami, Detroit, and many other cities, recently unveiled its “Work from Anywhere (WFA)” program in a […]
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• Normani teases new track sampling Aaliyah’s ‘One In A Million’

  15-02-2021 19:53 via nme.com
  
  Normani has shared what appears to be a snippet of long-awaited new music in a video posted to her Twitter.READ MORE: Megan Thee Stallion & Normani’s ‘Diamonds’ is a cocky boost of self-esteem“Know it’s been awhile,” the singer wrote on Twitter, along with a 20 second video of herself backed with music that samples Aaliyah‘s 1996 track ‘One In A Million’.
  It’s been over a year since Normani last released new music, which came in the
  
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• Yuck announce they’re breaking up: “It wasn’t an easy thing to come to terms with”

  15-02-2021 19:35 via nme.com
  
  Yuck have announced that they’re splitting up, with frontman Max Bloom admitting that it “wasn’t an easy thing to come to terms with”.Read more: All the band reunions we don’t want to see happenTaking to social media earlier today (February 15), on the 10th anniversary of the band’s self-titled, Bloom wrote: “I feel its only right to tell you that we will no longer be touring or making new music together.
  “We’ve released 3 albums together and
  
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• Dropkick Murphys announce free St. Patrick’s Day livestream

  15-02-2021 19:11 via music-news.com
  
  True to their annual tradition – with a twist for these turbulent times – Dropkick Murphys will unite with music fans from around the
  
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• Foo Fighters Land Third No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales Chart With ‘Medicine at Midnight’

  15-02-2021 19:04
  
  Foo Fighters land their third No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart (dated Feb. 20) as Medicine at Midnight debuts atop the tally. The set sold 64,000 copies in the U.S. in the week ending Feb. 11, according to MRC Data. The band previously led the tally with Concrete and Gold in 2017 and Wasting Light in 2011.
  Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart ranks the top-selling albums of the week based only on traditional album sales. The chart’s history dates back to May 25, 1991, th
  
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• The Who cancel UK and Ireland tour

  15-02-2021 18:57 via music-news.com
  
  The rock legends were due to play 10 dates next month but have scrapped their plans due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Steve Vai recalls “complete breakdown” he experienced while touring with Frank Zappa

  15-02-2021 18:57 via nme.com
  
  Steve Vai has discussed his time playing in Frank Zappa‘s band, during which he says he experienced “a complete breakdown.”READ MORE: From Frank Zappa to Beyonce, here are 10 brilliantly unconventional concert films to watch right nowVai joined Zappa’s touring band between 1980 and 1983, and is also credited on seven of his albums.
  Appearing on the Cassius Morris Show, Vai said: “Things came to a head for me when I was touring with Frank Zappa and I was in Montreal
  
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• Slowthai out in front for this week’s Number 1 album with 'Tyron'

  15-02-2021 18:55 via music-news.com
  
  Slowthai is heading for his first UK Number 1 on the Official Albums Chart with new record Tyron.
  
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• Netflix announces new Notorious B.I.G. documentary, ‘I Got A Story To Tell’

  15-02-2021 18:43 via nme.com
  
  Netflix has announced a new Notorious B.I.G. documentary called ‘I Got A Story To Tell’ – watch the trailer below.Read more: The Notorious B.I.G.’s ‘Ready To Die’ at 25: 9 surprising things about the era-defining albumThe new film, which is executive produced by the late rap legend’s mother Violetta Wallace and Sean “Diddy” Combs, will land on the streaming service on March 1, eight days before the 24th anniversary of the rapper’s
  
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• Britney Spears’ Boyfriend Sam Asghari Wishes His ‘Lioness’ a Happy Valentine’s Day

  15-02-2021 18:17
  
  Sam Asghari shared a sweet Valentine’s Day message to his “lioness” Britney Spears.
  On Sunday (Feb. 14), the 27-year-old Family Business actor and personal trainer shared a scenic photo on Instagram of himself standing alongside his longtime pop star girlfriend, 39, on what appears to be a hike.
  In the caption, Asghari teased that he is Spears’ favorite “after chocolate,” followed by a laughing emoji face with tears of joy. “Happy chocolate day lioness,&
  
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• Taylor Hawkins was “completely blown to smithereens” when he heard Foo Fighters for the first time

  15-02-2021 18:01 via nme.com
  
  Taylor Hawkins has recalled the first time he ever heard any music by the Foo Fighters before joining the band in 1997.READ MORE: Foo Fighters – “Our connection is beyond music”Speaking in a new interview, the drummer, who played with Alanis Morissette before joining Dave Grohl and co., talked about the impact the Foos’ 1995 self-titled debut album had on him.
  The first song he ever heard from the band was their debut single ‘This Is A Call’. “I was
  
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• “Pioneer in pop” DJ and dance music artist Ari Gold dies aged 47

  15-02-2021 17:18 via nme.com
  
  New York City-based dance music artist and DJ Ari Gold has died at the age of 47.
  According to multiple reports, Gold passed away yesterday (February 14) following a long battle with leukemia.
  Friends and collaborators reacted to the news, which was spotlighted in a post by DragRace‘s RuPaul, with tributes and remembrances to one of the first openly gay dance music artists.
  Laverne Cox, LGBTQIA+ activist and star of Orange Is The New Black, said: “So many people have come and gone fr
  
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• The 1975’s Matty Healy shares update on new Drive Like I Do music

  15-02-2021 17:12 via nme.com
  
  Matty Healy has updated fans on the status of new music from Drive Like I Do, the side-project of The 1975.READ MORE: Who and what are Drive Like I Do?Taking to social media yesterday (February 14), Healy shared a pair of images referencing DLID on his Instagram Stories. One was a selfie with the caption: “Finishing DLID today”, followed by another image of a drum kit, where Healy wrote: “It’s not a full album you guys r crazy.”
  Last month, Drive Like
  
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• Yungblud podcast pulls in biggest amount of young listeners to BBC Sounds

  15-02-2021 16:38 via nme.com
  
  Yungblud‘s podcast on BBC Sounds is responsible for attracting the largest amount of young listeners.READ MORE: Yungblud – his best cover versions, from Drake to OasisThe Yungblud Podcast, which launched last October, has the biggest proportion of under-35 listeners on the app. It features “one-on-one conversations with young people about what is going on in the world right now”, Yungblud said when announcing it last year, and has since seen guest spots from KSI and BBC R
  
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• Sia’s ‘Music’ has a lower score than ‘Cats’ on Rotten Tomatoes

  15-02-2021 16:38 via nme.com
  
  Sia‘s controversial new film Music has landed a lower Rotten Tomatoes score than panned 2019 movie Cats.READ MORE: The biggest talking points from the Golden Globes 2021 nominationsThe singer’s film received backlash before its release this month, notably over the casting of neurotypical actor Maddie Ziegler as a nonverbal autistic character.
  Sia has also faced a backlash for how she has responded to criticism over the project, and a petition from Autism rights activists to have
  
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• Teenage Cancer Trust 2021 gigs cancelled due to coronavirus concerns

  15-02-2021 16:02 via nme.com
  
  Teenage Cancer Trust shows from The Who and Nile Rodgers & Chic will no longer take place due to ongoing concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.
  Both performances were rescheduled for March this year after the pandemic forced the charity to previously cancel their annual week of charity performances at London’s Royal Albert Hall last year.
  “We’re sad to announce that due to the ongoing coronavirus situation the Teenage Cancer Trust gigs at the Royal Albert Hall in Ma
  
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• Rapper CyHi The Prynce claims he narrowly escaped assassination attempt over the weekend

  15-02-2021 15:52 via nme.com
  
  US rapper CyHi The Prynce has alleged he was the target of an assassination attempt that caused him to flip his car.
  Prynce, 36, whose real name is Cydel Charles Young, claims he was driving on a highway in Atlanta when someone shot at him. It’s not known if he was left with any injuries.
  “Today is a day about love, but in my city (the city of Atlanta) there’s no love here anymore. a couple nights ago there was an attempt on my life… somebody tried to gun me down on the
  
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• Twenty One Pilots continue to tease new era with cryptic selfie

  15-02-2021 15:10 via nme.com
  
  Twenty One Pilots have continued to tease a new era of music by sharing a cryptic selfie.
  The Ohio duo, comprised of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun, previously teased fans last month by updating the headers of their social media channels with an orange-tinged photo of the pair in an empty venue staring at a stage, with their ‘Trench’ era logo in between.
  However, it now seems that a blue era could be the next chapter after singer Tyler Joseph shared a photo to his Instagram stories o
  
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• The Who cancel UK and Ireland tour: “The current situation makes this impossible”

  15-02-2021 14:13 via nme.com
  
  The Who have cancelled their UK and Ireland tour that was scheduled for next month.
  The 10-date jaunt, which was due to kick off in Dublin on March 5 and end in Manchester on March 29, will no longer go ahead due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
  In a statement, The Who’s Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend said: “We are very sorry that we have to cancel our planned March 2021 UK and Ireland shows.
  “Please excuse the delay but we wanted to wait as long as possible to see if we co
  
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• ‘Framing Britney Spears’ documentary will premiere in the UK this week

  15-02-2021 13:55 via nme.com
  
  Britney Spears documentary Framing Britney Spears is set to be available for UK viewers from this week.
  The film, which looks at the singer’s career and the #FreeBritney campaign over the conservatorship she is under, has been widely talked-about since its release in the US a few weeks ago.READ MORE: What is the #FreeBritney movement and what is conservatorship? Here’s everything you need to knowViewers in Britain will be able to stream the documentary on Sky Documentaries and N
  
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• Families of Viola Beach members reflect five years on from tragedy: “They were living a life less ordinary”

  15-02-2021 13:36 via nme.com
  
  The families of Viola Beach have spoken about the band’s legacy five years on from the accident that claimed their lives.READ MORE: A Tribute To Viola Beach – “They Wrote Songs To Make People Happy”On February 13, 2016, singer/guitarist Kris Leonard, guitarist River Reeves, bassist Tomas Lowe and drummer Jack Dakin of the Warrington band were killed with their manager Craig Tarry when their tour vehicle plunged into a canal in Sweden.
  Five years later, the families of the
  
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• Mariah Carey releases seven-minute We Belong Together as Valentine's Day treat

  15-02-2021 13:16 via music-news.com
  
  The singer released a video to accompany the song
  
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• Machine Gun Kelly wears necklace containing Megan Fox's blood

  15-02-2021 13:16 via music-news.com
  
  Megan Fox also paid tribute to Machine Gun Kelly on Valentine''s Day.
  
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• Judge rules Pharrell Williams didn't commit perjury in Blurred Lines case

  15-02-2021 13:16 via music-news.com
  
  Marvin Gaye's estate claimed Pharrell Williams committed perjury by talking about the case in a GQ interview.
  
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• Janet Jackson thanks fans after ‘Control’ tops charts on 35th anniversary

  15-02-2021 13:09 via nme.com
  
  Janet Jackson has thanked her fans after one of her albums topped the charts some 35 years after its initial release.READ MORE: Janet Jackson at Glastonbury – a pop megamix, a stadium production and the making of a new ‘legends slot’The 54-year-old singer was visibly emotional in a video posted to social media, after 1986’s ‘Control’ hit Number One on the Apple Top 40 US Pop Album chart last week.
  Fans rallied behind the record, which includes tracks ‘Wh
  
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• Slowthai announces intimate UK tour and shares video for new single ‘VEX’

  15-02-2021 12:56 via nme.com
  
  Slowthai has shared details of an intimate UK tour and the music video for his latest single ‘VEX’.READ MORE: Slowthai – ‘TYRON’ review: introspection and self-discovery on an album of two halvesThe rapper, who released his new album ‘TYRON’ on Friday (February 12), will head out on the road to small venues in Glasgow, Leeds, Birmingham, Oxford, Southampton and London in August and September for the ‘Something To Look Forward To’ tour.
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