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• Issa Rae Teams Up With Madewell for Empowering ‘What Are You Made Of?’ Campaign

  02-03-2021 23:59
  
  What are you made of? That’s the question behind Madewell’s Spring 2021 campaign, which features Insecure star Issa Rae.
  According to Issa, she’s made of “good ideas, good music, good vibes” — all of which are reflected in the sunny campaign photos and video. In the one-minute clip, the Emmy-nominated actress stuns in green, blue and salmon-colored hues as she navigates a busy morning in a colorful, California home.
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• Drakeo the Ruler Still Doesn’t Feel Free

  02-03-2021 23:57 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Los Angeles MC discusses getting out of jail during a pandemic, working with Drake, and more
  
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• Watch Dolly Parton Get Her Covid Vaccination and Implore ‘Cowards’ to Get Theirs

  02-03-2021 23:52 via rollingstone.com
  
  "I'm old enough to get it, and I'm smart enough to get it," the country legend said of the Moderna shot
  
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• All the Virtual Concerts Nominated at 2021 Latin AMAs: Alejandro Sanz, Juanes & More

  02-03-2021 23:48
  
  The 2021 Latin American Music Awards, which announced 2021 nominations on Tuesday (March 2), have added a new category, recognizing seven of the best virtual concerts during the global pandemic.
  Nine-time nominees J Balvin and Karol G lead the pack; Bad Bunny follows with eight nominations; Anuel AA and Camilo follow with six noms each; Banda MS, Black Eyed Peas, Christian Nodal, Eslabón Armado and Natanael Cano with five; and Maluma, Reik, Shakira and Snoop Dogg
  
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• Patti Smith to celebrate Bob Dylan’s 80th birthday with special outdoor show

  02-03-2021 23:38 via nme.com
  
  Patti Smith is set to celebrate Bob Dylan‘s 80th birthday with a special outdoor performance this spring.
  According to Rolling Stone, Smith will take to the stage at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park’s outdoor Spring Festival which will be held at a 153-acre campus in Tivoli, New York across the last two weekends in May (20-23 and 27-30).Read More: Bob Dylan’s poetic mastery: 10 of his finest lyricsThe singer-songwriter will perform alongside her longtime bandmate Tony Shanahan on May 22
  
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• Is A Fleetwood Mac Reunion On the Horizon? – TikTok Success Suggests Maybe

  02-03-2021 23:24 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Is there a Fleetwood Mac reunion tour brewing? Not quite, but Mick Fleetwood isn’t as opposed to the idea. Lindsey Buckingham’s public split from Fleetwood Mac happened over three years ago. Mick Fleetwood himself said last year that he could never see reuniting with him. But the two of them have seemingly reconciled their differences. […]
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• Is A Fleetwood Mac Reunion On the Horizon?

  02-03-2021 23:24 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Is there a Fleetwood Mac reunion tour brewing? Not quite, but Mick Fleetwood isn’t as opposed to the idea. Lindsey Buckingham’s public split from Fleetwood Mac happened over three years ago. Mick Fleetwood himself said last year that he could never see reuniting with him. But the two of them have seemingly reconciled their differences. […]
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• Noel Gallagher donates signed guitar to #ILoveLive raffle to help stage crew

  02-03-2021 22:53 via nme.com
  
  Noel Gallagher is raffling off a signed and personalised guitar in aid of Stagehand’s #ILoveLive campaign – you can enter the draw below.Read More: These 20 UK music venues are still at risk of being lost forever – and here’s what you can do to helpThe former Oasis frontman has donated his Epiphone Frontier to the cause, which is aiming to provide support for the unsung heroes of the live music industry (including stage techs, sound engineers, and tour managers) whose liv
  
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• The ‘Punk Goes Pop’ Series Laid the Groundwork For Today’s Dialogue Between Pop, Punk and Hip-Hop

  02-03-2021 22:52
  
  On January 19th, TikTok star Jaden Hossler, who started making music last year as jxdn, released a cover of Olivia Rodrigo’s global smash “Drivers License.” There’s nothing unusual about a rising artist putting their own spin on the most popular song in the world, but it was the sound and style of jxdn’s rendition that made it feel like a watershed moment: As a social media star who could be mistaken for your local fratboy, Hossler bears little resemblance to a youn
  
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• Finneas & Ashe Embrace an Unshakable Love in ‘Till Forever Fall Apart’ Duet

  02-03-2021 22:50
  
  Finneas and Ashe join forces once more on “Till Forever Falls Apart,” which they released Tuesday (March 2).
  Much like Julia Michaels and JP Saxe’s Grammy-nominated song “If the World Was Ending,” “Till Forever Falls Apart” erupts with the swelling emotion of love and how it can weather any storm, earthquake or natural disaster. Ashe and Finneas previously linked up for her career-first Billboard Hot 100 hit “Moral of the Story,” wh
  
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• A Series Inspired by Iconic Mexican Group Bronco Is On the Way: See the Trailer

  02-03-2021 22:30
  
  A Bronco-inspired series is set to make its debut via Pantaya on Thursday, March 11.
  Bronco, La Serie is an adaptation of the book “Cicatrices de un Corazón” written by vocalist Guadalupe Esparza and will focus on the origins Mexican music group Bronco in Latin America.According to an official synopsis by Pantaya, the 13-episode series will, “[tell] the story of a young man who emerges from extreme poverty with his three friends who tries to gain a foothold in the c
  
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• Mija, Louisahh, LP Giobbi & More Lined Up for Dirtybird’s ‘Women in Music’ Livestream

  02-03-2021 22:22
  
  While every day is women’s day in our book, March 8 is International Women’s Day, the officially designated holiday on which the world recognizes the accomplishments of ladies and pushes for greater gender equality around the globe.
  On March 11-14, Dirtybird will commemorate the occasion with Women in Music, a four-day livestream event featuring sets from a gaggle of gals, including Louisahhh, Mija, LP Giobbi, Gina Turner and 21 other female-identifying producers. The event will also
  
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• Quavo on working with Robert De Niro on new film ‘Wash Me In The River’: “He’s a nice dude”

  02-03-2021 22:15 via nme.com
  
  Quavo has opened up about working with Robert De Niro on the new film Wash Me In The River.Read more: Band vs Band – Migos x Lil YachtyThe Randall Emmett-directed action-thriller follows a recovering opioid addict who seeks revenge on the dealers responsible for selling the drugs that resulted in his fiancé’s death.
  Speaking to Billboard, the Migos rapper talked about his role in the film and what it was like starring alongside a legendary actor like De Niro.
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• Dua Lipa Stars in Puma’s Powerful New ‘She Moves Us’ Campaign

  02-03-2021 22:04
  
  Puma is aiming to inspire women worldwide in 2021.
  That’s why on Monday (Mar. 1), the athletic brand unveiled the “She Moves Us” theme for the year. The campaign, led by Dua Lipa, will generate content over the course of 2021, including talks, videos and interviews with its female ambassadors.
  In the new anthem video, Lipa’s “Electricity” plays as she poses in sleek Puma styles alongside a number of empowering women, including Winnie Harlow, Cara Deleving
  
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• Apple Officially Retires Music Memos App — Removes Its From the App Store

  02-03-2021 22:02 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Apple has officially retired its Music Memos app, a useful music creation tool for musicians. Users who installed the app prior to March 2 can still use it and re-download it. But the Music Memos app is no longer available from the App Store. That means anyone who didn’t use it before it was discontinued […]
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• Apple Officially Retires Music Memos App – No Longer Available on App Store

  02-03-2021 22:02 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Apple has officially retired its Music Memos app, a useful music creation tool for musicians. Users who installed the app prior to March 2 can still use it and re-download it. But the Music Memos app is no longer available from the App Store. That means anyone who didn’t use it before it was discontinued […]
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• From Mental Health to Cyberbullying, 10 Times Becky G Has Raised Awareness on Social Issues

  02-03-2021 22:00
  
  Becky G is celebrating her 24th birthday on Tuesday (March 2), and as she racks up chart-topping hits, Billboard is highlighting some of the many times she has used her platform to raise awareness of social issues.
  Oftentimes, the 24-year-old Mexican-American singer has been vocal about important topics on her social media, serving as a true inspiration to her beloved Beasters, colleagues and followers.
  From cyberbullying to mental health, see 10 times Becky G has used her platform for a go
  
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• Britney Spears’ Dad ‘Would Love Nothing More’ Than for Conservatorship to End, Lawyer Says

  02-03-2021 22:00
  
  Britney Spears’ father Jamie Spears has publicly declared his wish to see his daughter’s court-ordered conservatorship over the last 12 years come to an end.
  His attorney Vivian Lee Thoreen, who recently appeared in the Framing Britney Spears documentary, shared Jamie’s statement with CNN on Friday. The New York Times documentary has caused renewed interest in the ongoing conservatorship that has controlled the pop superstar’s life and career for
  
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• Hear Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar mashed up into ‘Good Kid, Twisted Fantasy’

  02-03-2021 21:57 via nme.com
  
  DJ Toasty Digital has mashed up music from Kanye West‘s 2010 album ‘My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy’ and Kendrick Lamar‘s acclaimed 2012 LP ‘Good Kid, M.A.A.D City‘ into a single piece of music.READ MORE: All that power: celebrating the genius of Kanye West’s ‘My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy’, a tumultuous decade onTitled ‘Good Kid, Twisted Fantasy’, the 21-minute piece puts Kanye’s bars over Kendrick’s verses
  
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• Five Burning Questions: Chris Brown and Young Thug’s ‘Go Crazy’ Jumps to No. 3 on the Hot 100

  02-03-2021 21:55
  
  It’s been nearly a year now that Chris Brown and Young Thug’s “Go Crazy” teamup has been one of the most unavoidable songs in the country — and 42 weeks into its chart run on the Billboard Hot 100, it’s still climbing to new heights.
  “Crazy,” taken from the duo’s collaborative Slime & B set, jumps from No. 8 to No. 3 on the Hot 100 this week, its highest peak yet. The single, which has proven absolutely dominant on both pop and hip-h
  
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• NFT Artwork Is Blowing Up In the Music Industry — Grimes, Steve Aoki, & More Are Making Millions Selling Digital Artwork

  02-03-2021 21:47 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Digital artwork and audio distributed as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are taking over the music industry. The technology is still in its nascent stages of experimental use cases. But the technology could change how music is monetized in the future. Let’s look at how some artists embrace music NFTs to change how they get paid. Linkin […]
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• NFT Artwork Blowing Up in the Music Industry – Grimes, Steve Aoki, & More Make Millions Selling Digital Artwork

  02-03-2021 21:47 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Digital artwork and audio distributed as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are taking over the music industry. The technology is still in its nascent stages of experimental use cases. But the technology could change how music is monetized in the future. Let’s look at how some artists embrace music NFTs to change how they get paid. Linkin […]
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• The Staves announce autumn UK tour in support of ‘Good Woman’

  02-03-2021 21:15 via nme.com
  
  The Staves have announced an extensive run of tour dates in support of their latest album ‘Good Woman’.READ MORE: The Staves: “There isn’t time to fuck about. Just say how you feel and fucking go for it”The folk trio will kick off an extensive nationwide run in Swansea in September, and conclude a month later in Bristol. You can find the full tour dates below.
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• Spotify Will Overtake Apple in Podcast Listeners This Year – Analysts Say

  02-03-2021 21:14 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Analysts’ stats predict Spotify podcast listeners will surpass Apple this year. Here’s a peek at the data. Spotify spent much of the last two years acquiring various podcasting properties. From snapping up Gimlet Media and hosts like Anchor, it appears that investment is starting to take fruit. Analysts’ models predict that Apple will surpass Apple […]
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• SoundCloud Introduces ‘Fan-Powered-Royalties’ — Direct Artist Royalty Payments Based on Actual Fan Engagement

  02-03-2021 21:10 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  SoundCloud has officially introduced “fan-powered royalties,” or direct-to-artist payments based upon actual user engagement. Berlin-headquartered SoundCloud formally unveiled its (previously rumored) “industry-first” royalty pivot today, in a general release that was shared with Digital Music News. According to this announcement message, the new system provides a “more equitable and transparent way for emerging and independent […]
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• Questlove, Alicia Keys, Deadmau5 & More: Here Are the 9 Best Musical MasterClass Courses

  02-03-2021 21:06
  
  Questlove is the latest artist to join the MasterClass learning platform, announcing last week his class on DJing and music curation.
  “To be honest with you, not drumming in the world’s funkiest group, not the book writing, not being on late night television — my first love is records,” the beloved Roots drummer said in the two-minute trailer released on Thursday (Feb. 25). “I’ve been listening and analyzing records since the age of five. I’ve never
  
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• Mogwai announce special homecoming show following UK Number One victory

  02-03-2021 20:45 via nme.com
  Mogwai have announced a special homecoming concert to celebrate scoring their first UK Number One album.
  The Glasgow group’s 10th studio record, ‘As The Love Continues’, beat Ghetts‘ ‘Conflict Of Interest’ to the top spot by 2,900 sales on Friday (February 26).READ MORE:: Mogwai talk to us about their “positive” new albumToday (March 2), Mogwai shared news of “a special hometown show” at Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall on N
  
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• Karol G & J Balvin Lead 2021 Latin American Music Awards Nominations

  02-03-2021 20:45
  
  Colombian stars Karol G and J Balvin lead the 2021 Latin American Music Awards with nine nods each. Both are up for artist of the year, sharing the category with Anuel AA, Bad Bunny, Christian Nodal, Eslabon Armado, Maluma, Ozuna and Sech.
  Bad Bunny follows with eight nominations — including artist, song, album and social collaboration of the year — while Ozuna is recognized with seven nominations, including artist and collaboration of the year, favorite vide
  
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• You Can’t Take Your Eyes (or Ears) Off Kelly Clarkson’s Cover of Lauryn Hill

  02-03-2021 20:43
  
  Kelly Clarkson takes us back to the ’90s for her nostalgic performance of Lauryn Hill’s rendition of “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” for Tuesday’s (March 2) Kellyoke.
  The talk-show host and her band Y’all revive the sweet sensibility from Ms. Hill’s version while adding Clarkson’s expressive flourishes that make her performance just too good to be true.
  “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” was originally sung by Fra
  
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• Over 130 Italian musicians stage silent protest in place of livestream concert

  02-03-2021 20:40 via nme.com
  
  130 Italian artists staged a ‘silent strike’ instead of performing on a planned livestream show, to raise awareness for the country’s struggling live music industry.READ MORE: Restarting live music in 2021 – Gig and festival bosses on what to expectViewers tuned in to the stream to watch live performances from bands including Lacuna Coil. However after footage of the band setting up their instruments and donning makeup for the gig the band instead stood completely si
  
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• In Demand: Rostam Talks New Album, Haim’s Grammy Nod and Why Clairo ‘Gave Me Hope For a Generation’

  02-03-2021 20:39
  
  Growing up, Rostam Batmanglij recalls printing out interviews with producers he looked up to. “I always knew this was what I wanted to do,” he says, adding he got his first multi-track recorder at 14. By his mid-20s, he scored his first No. 1 album as both an artist and producer with Vampire Weekend’s Contra.
  Now, at 37, Rostam’s career as a band member, solo artist and songwriter-producer is flourishing. He’s worked with artists ranging from Frank Ocean to Cha
  
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• Maxïmo Park to perform ‘Our Earthly Pleasures’ in full at special UK shows

  02-03-2021 20:12 via nme.com
  
  Maxïmo Park will perform their second album ‘Our Earthly Pleasures’ at a pair of special shows later this year.
  The Newcastle three-piece, who released their seventh album ‘Nature Always Wins’ last week, will take to the stage at Kingston’s Pryzm (for Banquet Records) and Leeds Beckett University (for Crash Records) this September.READ MORE: Maxïmo Park’s Paul Smith: “It feels like nobody’s been held to account for the Grenfell Tower
  
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• Bunny Wailer dies aged 73

  02-03-2021 20:09 via music-news.com
  
  The legendary reggae singer - who performed in The Wailers alongside reggae icon Bob Marley - has passed away in hospital, after suffering a stroke in 2020.
  
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• Chris Barber dies aged 90

  02-03-2021 19:58 via music-news.com
  
  The musician was one of the 'Three Bs' – along with Acker Bilk and Kenny Ball -who are considered to have defined traditional British jazz
  
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• BTS Spends 16th Week at No. 1 on Artist 100, Thanks to ‘Be’ Deluxe Edition

  02-03-2021 19:57
  
  BTS jumps from No. 5 to No. 1 on the Billboard Artist 100 chart (dated March 6), ruling for a 16th total week, thanks to a new deluxe edition of the group’s LP Be, dubbed the “essential edition.”
  The set leaps from No. 74 to No. 7 on the Billboard 200, after debuting at No. 1 in December, with 36,000 equivalent album units (up 254%), according to MRC Data. Of that sum, 28,000 are in album sales, helping Be return to No. 1 on the Top Album Sales chart for a third total week on t
  
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• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announces 2021 Induction Ceremony Date

  02-03-2021 19:51
  
  The 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will return to Cleveland on Oct. 30, 2021, setting up shop at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse for the first time.
  The 36th annual celebration of inductees will take place in the former Quicken Loans Arena after a $185 million floor-to-ceiling overhaul to the home of the Cleveland Cavaliers that the release notes will prioritize “health and safety and offers increased space and flexibility to host the Induction Ceremony in Cleveland
  
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• Halsey Reveals Her Pregnancy Was 100% Planned: ‘I Tried Very Hard For This BB’

  02-03-2021 19:41
  
  Halsey is opening up about her intentional pregnancy.
  The 26-year-old singer, who is expecting her first child with screenwriter Alev Aydin, set the record straight on her Instagram Story Monday (March 1).
  “Why is it ok to speculate and pass judgement about fertility and conception?” she wrote. “My pregnancy was 100% planned, and I tried very hard for this bb. But I would be just as happy even if it were another way.”The “Be Kind” singer announc
  
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• Reggae legend Bunny Wailer has died, aged 73

  02-03-2021 19:40 via nme.com
  
  Bunny Wailer, one of the most revered reggae musicians of his generation, has died aged 73.
  Wailer, born Neville O’Riley Livingston in Kingston, was best known as a founding member of The Wailers, along with Bob Marley and Peter Tosh.
  Following Marley’s death from cancer in 1981 and Tosh’s murder in 1987, he was the last surviving member of the iconic reggae band’s original lineup.
  News of Wailer’s death was confirmed by his manager, as well as by Jamaica’s Cu
  
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• Another Planet Merges Management Company With Telegraph Road

  02-03-2021 19:40
  
  Another Planet Entertainment’s management division is merging with Telegraph Road Management, giving the Bay Area promoter a new office in Southern California and a key partnership with manager Laurence Freedman.
  Freedman got his start working with Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers and Billy Idol’s veteran manager Tony Dimitriades at East End Management in Los Angeles. After Dimitriades segued out of his day-to-day role in 2018 following Petty’s death a year earlier, Freedma
  
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• Spotify Reinstates Morgan Wallen to Yet Another Country Playlist — ‘Country Favourites’ (190,000 Followers)

  02-03-2021 19:38 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  It looks like Spotify is ever-so-slowly reinstating Morgan Wallen into its country playlist stack. Spotify initially scrubbed Morgan Wallen from its curated country playlists in early February, after the country star was filmed uttering the n-word. Now, the streaming giant is slowly reintegrating Wallen back into its stack, with ‘Country Favourites’ (with nearly 190,000 followers) […]
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• Jessie Ware on “huge honour” to have “lookalike” Gemma Arterton star in new video

  02-03-2021 19:32 via nme.com
  
  Jessie Ware has spoken of recruiting her “lookalike” Gemma Arterton to star in the video for her latest single ‘Remember Where You Are’.
  The song appears on the London singer-songwriter’s fourth studio album ‘What’s Your Pleasure?’, which came out last June.READ MORE: Jessie Ware: “It’s a treat to have Carly Rae Jepsen round for quiche”Arriving last week (February 26), its accompanying short film – directed by Domi
  
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• Demi Lovato Is ‘Full of Peace’ With Her Body After Dismissing Diet Culture

  02-03-2021 19:28
  
  Demi Lovato is “full of peace, serenity, joy, and love” with her body, and she dispelled dieting and exercising standards in her latest affirming message.
  In an Instagram video from Monday (March 1), the “What Other People Say” singer showed off her weight loss in a pair of loose pants. She captioned the post, “I’m full of peace, serenity, joy, and love today,” and shared what she didn’t have to do to get there.
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• Drakeo the Ruler Is Enjoying Life Outside of Prison, Making New Music With Drake & Becoming an L.A. Star

  02-03-2021 19:15
  
  The history of hip-hop in California is as extensive and broad as the state itself. Countless voices have played a pivotal part in boosting the Golden State’s profile within the culture. For every superstar name such as Compton’s Dr. Dre and Kendrick Lamar, there are underground kings such as the Bay’s Mac-Dre and Rappin’ 4 Tay. Although Drakeo the Ruler is still in the early stages of his career, it is safe to say the L.A. native has the potential to create a long-lastin
  
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• Line-up announced for NME’s Girls To The Front International Women’s Day online show

  02-03-2021 19:10 via nme.com
  
  Blu DeTiger, Olivia Dean, Orla Gartland and Miss Grit have all been confirmed to play NME‘s Girls To The Front online special for International Women’s Day 2021.
  Initially created as a live event series that showcases female and non-binary artists as well as celebrating gigs as a safe place for all genders, in the past shows have featured performances from Poppy, AMA, Nasty Cherry, Tove Lo, The Japanese House, Beabadoobee, Dream Wife, GIRLI, GLOWIE, and Black
  
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• Feid Inks Global Deal With Universal Music Publishing Group: Exclusive

  02-03-2021 19:02
  
  Feid has signed an exclusive, worldwide publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group, Billboard can exclusively reveal today (March 2).
  The Colombian singer-songwriter, born Salomon Villada Hoyos, has a catalog of nearly 200 songs and has collaborated with some of Latin music’s biggest artists, including Anitta, De La Ghetto, Greeicy, Lali, Manuel Turizo, Pedro Capó, Piso 21, Sebastián Yatra, Tainy, Thalía, Ximena Xariñana, and Zion & Lenn
  
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• Maestro Livestreaming Platform Raises $15M From Sony Music, Twitch’s Kevin Lin & More

  02-03-2021 19:00
  
  Maestro, the white-label livestreaming platform which powered Billie Eilish’s Where Do We Go? The Livestream pay-per-view concert in October, has raised $15 million in Series B funding to forward its mission of building the creator economy.
  Sony Music Entertainment, Chinese internet technology giant NetEase and Twitch co-founder Kevin Lin are among the new investors, along with Acronym Venture Capital, Stadia Ventures and Moonwell Capital, the investment firm founded by former Ac
  
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• CMA Fest Canceled For Second Year in a Row, But Is Slated to Return in 2022

  02-03-2021 19:00
  
  For the second year in a row, the Country Music Association has canceled CMA Fest, its annual June four-day event that takes over many Nashville venues, including Nissan Stadium, due to COVID-19.
  “After thoughtful deliberation, we are saddened to share that CMA Fest will not take place in 2021,” said Sarah Trahern, CMA CEO in a statement issued Tuesday (March 2). “We know our fans near and far have hoped that the festival could safely return this summer, and while we are encour
  
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• Tommy Cash has collaborated with Adidas on some really long shoes

  02-03-2021 18:58 via nme.com
  
  Estonian rapper Tommy Cash has collaborated with Adidas Originals for the latest in their ‘Superstar’ campaign, which sees the sportswear brand working with a number of different musicians.READ MORE: The NME Big Read – Tommy Cash: “We are all gods”Cash’s striking design consists of two extremely long sneakers, one of which is black and one of which is white. The heel features a laser engraving of Cash’s autograph, while the insole features a Yin-Yang des
  
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• Nashville Club Owners Mark One Year Since Deadly Tornado

  02-03-2021 18:48
  
  When frantic messages started trickling in that a tornado had hit a beloved music venue in Nashville, Mike Grimes told himself it couldn’t possibly be that bad.
  Could Basement East really be destroyed? Just hours before, the club Grimes co-owns had hosted a benefit concert for Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.
  Affectionately known as “The Beast,” the club was only 5 years old, but already had established a reputation as one of Nashville’s trendiest music s
  
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• Billie Eilish Teams With NTWRK for Exclusive Prints Inspired by ‘The World’s a Little Blurry’

  02-03-2021 18:41
  
  Billie Eilish has teamed with NTWRK for a series of three original prints inspired by her Apple TV+ documentary Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry. The colorful prints will be available on the NTWRK livestream shopping app Tuesday (March 2) at 3 p.m. PT. The exclusive drop features three colorful prints interpreting the documentary via the unique styles of three artists hand-picked by Eilish; the prints will be available for $50 each.
  The colored pencil piece created by NYC-ba
  
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