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• Broken Social Scene’s Kevin Drew shares unreleased song ‘How’s It Going’

  28-02-2021 23:10 via nme.com
  
  Broken Social Scene’s Kevin Drew has shared a previously unreleased “jam”, titled ‘How’s It Going’ – scroll down the page to listen to it now.
  The frontman shared the song with a video earlier today (February 28), telling fans on Twitter it was intended to “remind us that we must keep holding on”.
  In the description box on YouTube, Drew expanded on the story behind the song and the meaning it had taken on during the coronavirus pandemic. &ldq
  
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• Lawyer Seeks Sexual Abuse Investigation Against T.I. and Tiny

  28-02-2021 23:04 via rollingstone.com
  
  Nearly a dozen people accused rapper and wife of "sexual abuse, forced ingestion of illegal narcotics, kidnapping, terroristic threats and false imprisonment"
  
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• Miranda Lambert and Elle King Rocked Out to Cyndi Lauper While on ‘Drunk’ Set: Watch

  28-02-2021 22:48
  
  Now that looks like fun! Miranda Lambert shared some behind-the-scenes revelry in a Twitter video on Sunday (Feb. 28), revealing some of the good times she and Elle King had while on set filming the video for their new song, “Drunk (and I Don’t Wanna Go Home).”
  In the clip, the two country artists deliver an energetic performance of Cyndi Lauper’s 1984 hit “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.” With both still made up in ’80s looks for their music video, King pa
  
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• Grimes is auctioning off ‘WarNymph Collection Vol.1’ crypto art

  28-02-2021 22:25 via nme.com
  
  Grimes is auctioning off 10 exclusive pieces of crypto art, dubbed WarNymph Collection Vol.1, over the course of the next 48 hours.
  The digital artwork is presented in the form of NFTs, or non-fungible tokens. The nature of the medium means that each token is unique, not able to be replicated, and not able to be exchanged for another token.Read more: Grimes – ‘Miss Anthropocene’ review: an iconoclast continues to march to the beat of her own drumSome of Grimes’ crypt
  
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• Fans Choose Pop Smoke’s Posthumous Song ‘AP’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music

  28-02-2021 22:20
  
  Pop Smoke’s latest posthumous track has topped this week’s new music poll.
  Music fans voted in a poll published Friday (Feb. 26) on Billboard, choosing the late New York rapper’s new song “AP” as their favorite new music release of the past week.
  “AP,” which appears on the soundtrack for the upcoming film Boogie, brought in more than 30% of the vote, beating out Post Malone’s cover of Hootie & the Blowfish’s “Only Wanna Be With You,
  
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• Spotify confirm hundreds of K-pop releases removed from platform worldwide: “It is our hope that this disruption will be temporary”

  28-02-2021 21:54 via nme.com
  
  Hundreds of K-pop releases have been removed from Spotify worldwide as the streaming platform continues to try and reach an agreement with distributor Kakao M.
  Spotify launched in South Korea on February 1, 2020, but did so without music from artists with licensing deals under Kakao M, including IU, Zico and more.Read more: IU – ‘Celebrity’ review: an elegant synth pop toast to imperfectionsNow, releases distributed by the Korean label have been removed from Spotify around
  
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• Hundreds of K-pop releases removed from Spotify worldwide

  28-02-2021 21:54 via nme.com
  
  Hundreds of K-pop releases have been removed from Spotify worldwide over an apparent disagreement with distributor Kakao M.
  Spotify launched in South Korea on February 1, 2020, but did so without music from artists with licensing deals under Kakao M, including IU, Zico and more.Read more: IU – ‘Celebrity’ review: an elegant synth pop toast to imperfectionsNow, releases distributed by the Korean label have been removed from Spotify around the world. Kakao M distributes a la
  
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• Grimes Auctioning Off 10 Pieces of NFT Digital Artwork

  28-02-2021 21:01 via rollingstone.com
  
  WarNymph Collection Vol. 1 bidding open for 48 hours
  
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• Morgan Wallen’s ‘Dangerous’ Becomes Only Country Album to Spend First Seven Weeks at No. 1 on Billboard 200

  28-02-2021 21:00
  
  Morgan Wallen’s Dangerous: The Double Album makes chart history as the only country album to spend its first seven weeks at No. 1 in the 64-year history of the Billboard 200. The set rules the list for a seventh total week, all consecutive, after having debuted atop the list six weeks ago (chart dated Jan. 23).
  Dangerous earned 89,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the week ending Feb. 25 (down 5%), according to MRC Data.
  The only other country set to tally its first six weeks at No
  
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• Jack Harlow Calls Upcoming ‘SNL’ Musical Guest Debut ‘Another Dream Come True’

  28-02-2021 20:59
  
  Saturday Night Live is making Jack Harlow’s dreams come true.
  On Saturday (Feb. 27), the long-running NBC sketch comedy show announced that the 22-year-old Louisville rapper will make his SNL musical guest debut on March 27.
  Harlow shared his appreciation for his upcoming Studio 8H appearance in a heartfelt tweet following the announcement.“I grew up watching SNL with my family every weekend,” the “Whats Poppin” artist wrote. “I vividly remember seeing Kanye p
  
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• Livestreams & Virtual Concerts to Watch: Week of March 1

  28-02-2021 20:58
  
  The giving season may be technically over, but musicians are continuing to find a way to give back as the coronavirus pandemic continues around the globe.
  Among the artists helping out is Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance, who’s participating in the Unwound & Unplugged livestream March 2 to help bring awareness to mental health. Then Darius Rucker, Sara Evans and others are taking part in the “Country Music — Feeding America” event March 6 to raise money to battle foo
  
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• John Burks, Rolling Stone’s First Managing Editor, Dead at 83

  28-02-2021 19:41 via rollingstone.com
  
  During his tenure at the magazine, Burks interviewed Jimi Hendrix and Jim Jones, covered the Altamont tragedy, and helped guide the publication's coverage of political issues
  
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• Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox joined by snake for Foo Fighters cover

  28-02-2021 19:23 via nme.com
  
  King Crimson’s Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox have shared another episode of their Sunday Lockdown Lunch series, this time featuring a reptilian guest.
  The couple have been sharing weekly covers over the last few months and scoring viral hits for their often playful presentation of classic songs.Read more: Foo Fighters – ‘Medicine At Midnight’ review: an injection of joy from Grohl and the gangIn this week’s episode, uploaded earlier today (February 28), Fripp
  
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• Dionne Warwick Has Some Raunchy Questions for Nick Jonas on ‘Saturday Night Live’

  28-02-2021 19:17
  
  Dionne Warwick’s hilarious antics have returned to Saturday Night Live.
  The 80-year-old Queen of Twitter was once again the focus of a laugh-out-loud talk show sketch during the Feb. 27 episode of the NBC comedy series, this time featuring awkward interviews with The Weeknd, Nick Jonas, Dua Lipa and others.
  Once again played by SNL cast member Ego Nwodim, Warwick welcomed her first guest The Weeknd (played by Kenan Thompson) for a hilarious exchange reminiscent to her wit on Twitter. The i
  
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• Rammstein confirm they recorded a new album during lockdown

  28-02-2021 18:51 via nme.com
  
  Rammstein recorded a new album while in lockdown during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the band have confirmed.
  Last year, the German metal group were pictured in the studio, sparking speculation that they were working on a new project.Read more: Rammstein – ‘Untitled’ reviewIn a new interview, keyboardist Christian “Flake” Lorenz, has now confirmed what those sessions were for.
  “The fact that we couldn’t perform live increased our creativity,&rd
  
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• D’Angelo premieres soulful new song on VERZUZ appearance

  28-02-2021 18:14 via nme.com
  
  D’Angelo premiered a brand new song during his VERZUZ appearance, which took place at New York’s Apollo Theater, last night (February 27).
  The singer-songwriter was the latest star to appear on the battle series, but did not face off against another artist.Read more:  Timbaland and Swizz Beatz on ‘VERZUZ’ battle series: “We want to celebrate the architects of good music”Instead, D’Angelo was the main focus of the event, bringing the occasional guest
  
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• See D’Angelo Perform With H.E.R. During Versuz Livestream

  28-02-2021 18:10 via rollingstone.com
  
  Method Man and Redman also guest during singer's Apollo Theater gig, the first-ever solo Versuz
  
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• Here Are Nick Jonas’ ‘SNL’ Sketches From His Hosting Gig: Which One Was the Best?

  28-02-2021 18:04
  Nick Jonas was a super busy guy on Feb. 27, not only hosting Saturday Night Live, but also acting as the musical guest.
  The musician, who performed his latest solo “Spaceman” and debuted “This Is Heaven,” gave the usual monologue, during which he spent some time assuring big bro Kevin Jonas that the Jonas Brothers wouldn’t be splitting up even though Nick’s about to release his third solo album, also titled Spaceman. He then went on to appear in eight sketches
  
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• Nick Jonas Premieres New Songs ‘Spaceman’ & ‘This Is Heaven’ on ‘SNL’: Watch

  28-02-2021 17:22
  
  Nick Jonas brought some brand new music to Saturday Night Live.
  The 28-year-old singer, who pulled double duty as host and musical guest, premiered new songs “Spaceman” and “This Is Heaven” during his Feb. 27 appearance on the NBC sketch comedy show.
  Jonas launched his first performance with new single “Spaceman,” a cosmic rhythmic song that touches on the fear of isolation during the coronavirus pandemic. Surrounded by futuristic lights and a background remin
  
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• Watch Nick Jonas Debut ‘Spaceman,’ ‘This Is Heaven’ on ‘SNL’

  28-02-2021 17:03 via rollingstone.com
  
  Singer also served as host of latest episode
  
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• What’s Your Favorite Latin Collaboration of February 2021? Vote!

  28-02-2021 16:46
  
  Another month, another collaboration. In the past 28 days, many Latin artists have joined forces to continue blessing fans with innovative collabs.
  In true Billboard fashion, we compiled some of the hottest ones released during the month of February, including Karol G’s western-reggeaton “Location” with Anuel and J Balvin, Alejandro Fernandez and Christian Nodal’s heartfelt ranchera “Duele,” and “Fan de tus Fotos” by Nicky Jam and Romeo Santos.
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• Nick Jonas Assures Kevin Jonas the Jonas Brothers Are Still a Band on ‘SNL’: Watch

  28-02-2021 16:32
  
  No big deal! Nick Jonas did double duty on Saturday Night Live Feb. 27 — as he pointed out, a year to the day of his last live performance — acting both as host and musical guest.
  With the artist debuting his latest single, “Spaceman,” and announcing his third solo album of the same title days earlier on Feb. 25, some might wonder what the move means for the Jonas Brothers. And one of those wondering was brother and bandmate Kevin Jonas.
  During the monologue, Nick introdu
  
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• Nick Jonas assures sibling Kevin the Jonas Brothers are 'still a band'

  28-02-2021 16:10 via music-news.com
  
  The 28-year-old singer acted as both host and musical guest on 'Saturday Night Live' with his elder brother Kevin present in the audience.
  
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• Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds donates childhood home to LGBT+ organisation

  28-02-2021 16:10 via nme.com
  
  Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds has donated his childhood home in Las Vegas to an LGBT+ organisation.
  The gift comes as part of the ‘$8 Million, 8 Houses’ campaign from non-profit organisation Encircle, who are building resource centres for LGBT+ youth across Arizona, Idaho, Nevada and Utah.
  Reynolds’ home, valued at $1million (£718,000), will be the first Encircle home in Las Vegas. The organisation currently has three operational homes in Utah, with a fourth being
  
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• Anne-Marie was once ghosted by a boy

  28-02-2021 16:09 via music-news.com
  
  The 29-year-old singer was ready to go on a date with a boy when he cut off all communication with her without any warning, leaving her to wonder what had happened.
  
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• Pillow Queens announce rescheduled UK tour dates

  28-02-2021 15:47 via nme.com
  Pillow Queens have shared details of their rescheduled UK tour – check out the new dates, including venue changes, below.READ MORE: Pillow Queens: Dublin indie buoyed with messages of much-needed positivityThe band took to Twitter to share the news this week (February 26), writing: “UK TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT! All tickets for original dates still valid. Venues upgraded due to demand. New Glasgow date TBA. LIVE MUSIC!!!”
  The group also confirmed that a new Brighton date would be annou
  
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• Listen to Freddie Gibbs’ new cover of Gil Scott-Heron’s ‘Winter In America’

  28-02-2021 15:46 via nme.com
  
  Freddie Gibbs has shared a new cover of Gil Scott-Heron‘s ‘Winter In America’ – listen below.
  It appears on The Undefeated’s new ‘Black History Always / Music for the Movement Vol. 2’ EP.
  Listen to the new version, produced by Leon Michels, below.The new Scott-Heron cover follows Gibbs recently teaming up with ScHoolboy Q on a new collaborative single, ‘Gang Signs’.
  Speaking of the track in a press release, Gibbs said it was a nod to the
  
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• Listen to Jhené Aiko’s hopeful new single ‘Lead The Way’

  28-02-2021 15:05 via nme.com
  
  Jhené Aiko has released a new single, ‘Lead The Way’, taken from the official soundtrack for new animated film Raya and the Last Dragon.
  ‘Lead The Way’ finds Aiko on wholesome form, delivering a message of unity and compassion befitting a Disney number: “We have a choice to build or destroy/ To fight or to come together/ Love is a bridge and trust is a gift/ We give it and it gets better.”
  Written by Grammy-winning composer James Newton-Howard (A Hidden
  
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• The Vaccines share Waxahatchee cover from ‘Cosy Karaoke’ EP

  28-02-2021 14:44 via nme.com
  
  The Vaccines have shared a new cover of Waxahatchee from their ‘Cosy Karaoke’ EP.
  Justin Young and co have been previewing the covers record recently, sharing versions of Queens Of The Stone Age’s 2002 single ‘No One Knows’ and Kacey Musgraves’ ‘High Horse’.READ MORE: Waxahatchee – ‘Saint Cloud’ review: Katie Crutchfield embraces her Americana idols with stunning resultsThe upcoming EP has no firm tracklisting or release date yet,
  
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• Gemma Arterton roams London at night in Jessie Ware’s new video for ‘Remember Where You Are’

  28-02-2021 13:46 via nme.com
  
  Jessie Ware has shared a new video starring Gemma Arterton – watch the short film for ‘Remember Where You Are’ below.
  The clip, described as a love letter to lockdown London and directed by the BAFTA-winning Dominic Savage, sees Arterton roaming the largely deserted capital at night.READ MORE: Jessie Ware: “It’s a treat to have Carly Rae Jepsen round for quiche”“This song has always meant a lot to me and I was determined for other people to hear it and f
  
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• J Balvin shares colourful video for new track ‘Ma’ G’

  28-02-2021 12:51 via nme.com
  
  J Balvin has shared a new track and video for ‘Ma’ G’, the first single from the reggaeton singer’s upcoming as-yet-unannounced new album.
  The song was debuted at the boxing match this week between Canelo Alvarez vs. Avni Yildirim in Miami. After walking Alvarez into the ring, Balvin then premiered the track at the venue.
  The official music video for ‘Ma’ G’ was filmed in Balvin’s hometown of Medellín, Colombia – watch it below.Alongsi
  
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• Victoria Monet is a new mum

  28-02-2021 12:01 via music-news.com
  
  Victoria announced her pregnancy back in December.
  
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• Taylor Swift scraps Lover Fest shows

  28-02-2021 12:01 via music-news.com
  
  The singer announced the summer festival-style gigs shortly after the release of her Lover album in 2019.
  
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• Maren Morris and Chris Stapleton lead ACM Awards nominations

  28-02-2021 12:01 via music-news.com
  
  Miranda Lambert is now the most nominated female artist in the history of the Academy of Country Music Awards.
  
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• Demi Lovato slams 'transphobic' gender reveal parties

  28-02-2021 12:01 via music-news.com
  
  The singer shared her thoughts on the controversial concept on social media.
  
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• Jay Som and Palehound form new band Bachelor, share debut single

  28-02-2021 11:50 via nme.com
  Jay Som and Palehound have formed a new band – listen to the debut single from Bachelor below.
  The two songwriters came together to write and record new material together pre-quarantine in early 2020.READ MORE: Jay Som – ‘Anak Ko’ reviewTheir first track, ‘Anything At All’, is out now and available to hear below, and more news from the duo is promised across 2021.
  Detailing how the new band came together, the duo explained: “We’re so excited to fin
  
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• Wolf Alice’s Ellie Rowsell faced with “a lot of trolls” after sharing Marilyn Manson story

  28-02-2021 11:45 via nme.com
  
  Wolf Alice‘s Ellie Rowsell says she’s had to deal with “a lot of trolls” since sharing her story of an encounter with Marilyn Manson.
  Earlier this month, Rowsell accused Manson of filming up her skirt without her consent when they met at a festival. The accusation came after Manson was accused of abuse, grooming and manipulation by actor and ex-partner Evan Rachel Wood and four other women this month (February 1).
  Since Wood’s statement, more women have come forward
  
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• Katy Perry, Post Malone and J Balvin on new album to mark 25th anniversary of Pokemon

  28-02-2021 10:53 via music-news.com
  
  The artists are creating original songs for a 14-track record titled 'Pokemon 25: The Album'. It will include music from 11 different Universal Music Group
  
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• Green Day side-project The Network play riotous set on ‘Fallon’

  28-02-2021 10:25 via nme.com
  
  Green Day‘s side-project returned to TV this weekend (February 27) after 16 years – watch their performance on Fallon below.
  The not-so-secret band returned last year, releasing their latest album ‘Money Money 2020 Part II: Told Ya So!’ in December, marking their first full-length LP since 2003’s ‘Money Money 2020’. They also dropped the ‘Trans Am’ EP in November.READ MORE: Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong: “Donald Trump
  
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• Watch a CGI Post Malone headline the Pokémon 25th Anniversary Concert

  28-02-2021 10:09 via nme.com
  
  Fans have been reacting to Post Malone‘s virtual performance at the Pokémon 25th Anniversary Concert – watch it below.
  The concert took place on February 27, billed as ‘Pokémon Day’, and saw the rapper play a 12-minute set in a variety of colourful settings from the franchise – with onlookers including Pokémon favourites such as Gyarados, Umbreon, and Lugia.
  The set featured a CGI-rendered Posty performing ‘Psycho’, ‘Circl
  
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• D’Angelo Brings Friends, Classics and No Drama to Verzuz Stage For Competition-Free Performance

  28-02-2021 07:02
  
  Greats from hip-hop and R&B’s past and present joined D’Angelo and his unparalleled catalog tonight (Feb 27), celebrating at Harlem’s Apollo Theater, one of music’s most storied venues. Verzuz creators Timbaland and Swizz Beatz later confirmed that the battle was originally supposed to be with renowned R&B star Maxwell on Valentine’s Day — but since that didn’t work out and D’Angelo was ready, the neo-soul luminary performed himself.Before
  
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• J Balvin Joins Canelo Alvarez to Premiere ‘Ma’ G’

  28-02-2021 04:04
  
  J Balvin released the first single from his upcoming album with a bang. Literally.
  The Colombian star took to the boxing ring, alongside pal and boxer Canelo Alvarez, to perform the new “Ma’ G” for the first time prior to the Canelo/Avni Yildrim fight at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Saturday night (Feb. 27).
  The official music video for “Ma’ G” was filmed in Balvin’s hometown of Medellín, and the song marks a return to Balvin’s rap roots.&
  
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• J Balvin Drops New Song ‘Ma’ G’ and Teases Next Album

  28-02-2021 04:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  "This new album is all about me. It's the first time I'm going to talk about personal stuff," reggaeton star tells Rolling Stone of Colores follow-up
  
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• ‘Pokemon 25: The Album,’ Featuring Katy Perry, J Balvin & Post Malone, Set for Fall 2021

  28-02-2021 03:32
  
  Pokémon 25: The Album will be coming in fall 2021, it was revealed following the Pokémon virtual concert Saturday night (Feb. 27).
  The album will be comprised of a total of 14 songs by 11 Universal Music Group artists, including Katy Perry, J Balvin and Post Malone.
  Post Malone’s version of Hootie and the Blowfish’s “Only Wanna Be With You” is on the Pokémon 25 album track list.Katy Perry, J Balvin and another surprise artist will each release a song
  
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• Post Malone, Katy Perry and J Balvin to feature on ‘Pokémon’ anniversary record

  28-02-2021 03:07 via nme.com
  
  Post Malone, Katy Perry and J Balvin are set to feature on a special anniversary record for the Pokémon franchise, titled ‘Pokémon 25: The Album’.
  Balvin, Colombia’s “Prince of Reggaeton”, confirmed the news in an interview with Rolling Stone, revealing that the 14-track compilation album will be released this autumn via Capitol.
  Balvin, Perry and Malone are three of 11 Universal Music Group artists creating songs for the record, to celebrate a quarter
  
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• Lana Del Rey shares another teaser of forthcoming single ‘White Dress’

  28-02-2021 03:02 via nme.com
  
  Lana Del Rey has shared another teaser of her forthcoming single, ‘White Dress’.
  In a new post on Instagram, the singer has shared a 20-second video of her rollerskating in the sun. In an extra video, she is talking about how she would love to collaborate with “somebody who actually knows how to make videos like John Waters or David Lynch”.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Lana Del Rey (@lanadelrey)The clip follows similar images shared earlier this month of Del
  
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• German Radio Station Issues Statement After Host Compares BTS to COVID-19

  28-02-2021 01:44
  
  Bayern 3, a radio station in Bavaria, Germany, has issued a statement after host Matthias Matuschik compared BTS to the coronavirus on-air.
  After playing BTS’ cover of Coldplay’s “Fix You” on Wednesday (Feb. 24), Matuschik said their version of the song was “blasphemy” and likened the K-pop superstars to “some crappy virus that hopefully there will be a vaccine for soon as well,” the Associated Press reports.
  “I have nothing against South Kor
  
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• J Balvin Joins Katy Perry and Post Malone on Pokémon Compilation Album

  28-02-2021 01:13 via rollingstone.com
  
  Capitol Records will release 'Pokémon 25: The Album,' with songs by 11 major Universal Music Group artists, this fall
  
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