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• Which Taylor Swift Re-Recorded ‘1989’ Song Do You Want to Hear Most? Vote!

  14-04-2021 23:57
  
  Taylor Swift’s fans can’t shake off the theory that she might be re-recording her fifth album 1989 next. If that’s the case, which song do you wish she would re-record next?
  The Billboard 200 No. 1 LP and 2016 Grammy album of the year winner spawned three No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 — “Shake It Off,” “Blank Space” and “Bad Blood,” featuring Kendrick Lamar. The Swifties already heard a snippet of “Wildest Dreams&r
  
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• More than 60 US venues to be retrofitted for livestreaming

  14-04-2021 23:50 via nme.com
  
  Dozens of US venues will be retrofitted for livestreaming capabilities in addition to in-person shows.READ MORE: Mark, My Words: lockdown live-streams might be the future of music, after allLive Nation and streaming platform Veeps, the latter of which was co-founded by Good Charlotte’s Joel and Benji Madden, have partnered up to install livestreaming set-ups at more than 60 US venues that are frequently visited by acts on tours.
  A series of livestreamed concerts broadcast from LA venue The
  
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• Karen Olivo Leaving Broadway’s ‘Moulin Rouge!’ in Protest Over Scott Rudin Silence

  14-04-2021 23:42
  
  Moulin Rouge! actor Karen Olivo says she’s not returning to the Broadway production as a form of protest against Scott Rudin, the prolific theater and film producer who former employees alleged of bullying in a recent Hollywood Reporter story.
  Olivo, who played Satine in the Broadway production that began in 2019, announced her departure from the role in an Instagram video on Monday. “Social justice is more important than being a sparkling diamond. Building a
  
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• Every Performer at the 2021 Latin AMAs: Who Are You Most Excited to See? Vote!

  14-04-2021 23:30
  
  The 2021 Latin American Music Awards are officially a day away, where Karol G and J Balvin, with nine nominations each, lead the pack.
  Confirmed for the sixth annual ceremony is a wave of artists such as Juanes, Anitta, Maluma, Camilo, Ricky Martin, Carlos Vives, Banda MS, David Bisbal, Carrie Underwood, and Pitbull, to name a few.
  Country singer Underwood will join Spanish crooner Bisbal for their first-ever television performance of “Tears of Gold”; Ricky and Carlos Vives, as
  
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• 2 Chainz announced for 4/20 virtual reality livestream with Tidal and Oculus

  14-04-2021 23:11 via nme.com
  
  2 Chainz is the next artist to headline TIDAL x Oculus’ virtual reality concert series.READ MORE: 2 Chainz – ‘So Help Me God!’ review: countless killer punchlines, but not quite a K-OThe rapper will take to the stage for a weed-friendly celebration on April 20, the annual day and time at which cannabis smokers are encouraged to light up worldwide. However, the set won’t happen at 4.20pm local time; 2 Chainz will instead kick off the show at 9pm ET (2am BST, April 21
  
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• Weezer Ditch a Boring Zoom Call in ‘Grapes Of Wrath’ Video: Watch

  14-04-2021 22:42
  
  Rivers Cuomo and the gang would rather be anywhere but on a Zoom call in Weezer’s new video for “Grapes of Wrath,” which the band surprise-released on Wednesday (April 14).
  In the visual, Cuomo and his bandmates (Patrick Wilson, Brian Bell and Scott Shriner) log on for their weekly video chat, but each member quickly finds a way to accomplish the tasks and activities that they’d much rather be doing. Cuomo places a photo of himself in front of the camera, while Shriner em
  
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• Adam Levine Debuts ‘Lord of the Rings’-Inspired Silver Hair

  14-04-2021 22:41
  
  Adam Levine debuted a new Lord of the Rings-inspired hairdo on Tuesday. The Maroon 5 frontman bleached his hair a “Gandalf white-ish silver,” showing off the final product on his Instagram Stories. His use of a no-sleep filter made him look not like a wizard, but a different mythical figure straight out of Twilight. “Vampires,” he captioned one of the selfies he posted.
  In a short clip he posted later, Levine tried on a third character by putting
  
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• Radiohead dig out Thom Yorke’s rare 2005 ‘From The Basement’ solo piano set

  14-04-2021 22:28 via nme.com
  
  Radiohead have shared rare footage of Thom Yorke performing ‘In Rainbows‘ cuts in 2005 as well as his solo material.
  Nigel Godrich, the band’s longtime producer who is often dubbed their “sixth member”, unearthed the From The Basement session footage, which was posted on Radiohead’s official YouTube channel today (April 14).
  Yorke’s performance includes early versions of ‘In Rainbows’ (2007) song ‘Videotape’ as well as ‘Disk
  
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• Spotify’s CarThing is Here and Free, If You’re Selected – Limited Hardware Trial

  14-04-2021 22:12 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Spotify Car Thing has arrived in the United States, but there are some limitations. The voice-controlled device is only available in limited quantities to users who must sign up. The Bluetooth-connected device allows users to control their Spotify experience without the need for a phone. It’s obviously designed for people who drive cars without an […]
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• Spotify’s Car Thing is Here and Totally Free In the US — If You’re Selected

  14-04-2021 22:12 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Spotify Car Thing has arrived in the United States, but there are some limitations. The voice-controlled device is only available in limited quantities to users who must sign up. The Bluetooth-connected device allows users to control their Spotify experience without the need for a phone. It’s obviously designed for people who drive cars without an […]
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• Watch Twenty One Pilots’ behind-the-scenes look at their ‘Shy Away’ video

  14-04-2021 22:08 via nme.com
  
  Twenty One Pilots have shared a behind-the-scenes look at the making of their new video for ‘Shy Away’ – watch below.The Big Read: Twenty One Pilots: “We want to be the best – and keep everyone else at bay”The track was released last week as the lead single from the Ohio duo’s forthcoming sixth album ‘Scaled And Icy’, which is due for release on May 21 via Fueled By Ramen.
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• Twenty One Pilots Score Best Alternative Airplay Chart Debut Since… Themselves

  14-04-2021 22:05
  
  Twenty One Pilots nab the highest debut on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart since, well, another Twenty One Pilots song two-and-a-half years ago.
  The duo’s new single “Shy Away” bounds onto the tally dated April 17 at No. 11.
  The song scores the highest bow since the act’s own “Jumpsuit” debuted at No. 8 on the chart dated July 21, 2018.“Shy Away,” released April 7 amid the latest charts’ April 5-11 airplay tracking week, also soar
  
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• LL Cool J’s Rock the Bells Imprint Raises $8 Million In Funding

  14-04-2021 21:55 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  LL Cool J’s Rock the Bells has raised $8 million in Series A funding to expand its direct-to-consumer business. San Francisco-based Raine Ventures led the funding round, with participation from M13, Willoughby Capital Holdings, and Yahoo! co-founder Jerry Yang. Previous investors in the imprint include Irving Azoff, Mark Cuban, and Henry Louis Gates Jr. The […]
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• Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Cry Baby’ Tops Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay Chart

  14-04-2021 21:43
  
  Megan Thee Stallion’s winning streak on radio keeps rolling as the rapper’s latest single “Cry Baby,” featuring DaBaby, tops Billboard’s Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart to become the format’s most-played song of the week. The track ascends 4-1 to lead the list dated April 17.
  “Cry Baby” bounds with a 12% boost in plays in the week ending April 11, according to MRC Data. The double-digit percentage growth also secures the song greatest gain
  
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• How to Watch the 2021 Latin American Music Awards

  14-04-2021 21:38
  
  The 2021 Latin American Music Awards return after the show went on hiatus in 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and are set to take place Thursday live from the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Fla.
  The sixth annual ceremony, which will be hosted by Mexican actress Jacqueline Bracamontes, will be broadcast on Telemundo starting at 7 p.m. ET with the red-carpet pre-show followed at 8 p.m. ET by the awards show.
  The red-carpet television special will also be streamed on Twitter and Fac
  
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• Rina Sawayama Picks Elton John as Her ‘Chosen Family,’ Talks Song’s Crucial Timing

  14-04-2021 21:36
  
  Rina Sawayama enlists Elton John as her “Chosen Family” for the song’s official remix on Wednesday (April 14).
  Their new version of “Chosen Family” from her 2020 Sawayama album, which was released a year ago on April 17, 2020, also comes with a performance lyric video. In the clip, Sawayama serenades Sir John, who’s perched at the piano, and the two engage in a swelling display of familial love regardless of not being related to one another, as
  
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• Chilean Network Mega Apologizes Following BTS Comedic Skit

  14-04-2021 21:30 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Chilean television network Red Televisiva Megavisión (Mega) has officially apologized for a BTS comedy skit that it aired on a program entitled Mi Barrio. BTS ARMY diehards promptly criticized the Mi Barrio sketch in question, which featured five individuals, dressed in colorful clothing and wigs, seated on and standing around a couch. These actors introduced […]
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• Watch Demi Lovato Sing To Squirrels In NPR Tiny Desk Concert

  14-04-2021 21:23
  
  Demi Lovato performed a medley of hits in her Los Angeles backyard for a group of squirrels in her Tiny Desk (Home) Concert for NPR on Wednesday (April 13).
  
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• Cardi B announces new ’90s-inspired Reebok clothing line

  14-04-2021 21:19 via nme.com
  
  Cardi B has teamed up with Reebok for a new ’90s-inspired clothing line.READ MORE: The good, the bad and the Biffy: the five most, erm, interesting ‘WAP’ coversThe ‘WAP’ rapper’s collaboration with the sportswear company, dubbed the Summertime Fine Collection, is due to launch next Friday (April 23) and includes athleisurewear and accessories for women and children.
  Among the items is a cropped sweatshirt, high-rise leggings, a two-in-one bodysuit, and sn
  
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• Capital XTRA to face no action over pay-to-play DJ

  14-04-2021 21:18 via nme.com
  
  Capital XTRA will not face any penalties after one of its DJs was found to be requesting payments of £200 to play tracks on his show.
  In February, DJ Tiiny (real name Frank Boakye-Yiadom) was fired from the radio station after it emerged he’d been asking for payments to premiere songs on his weekly Friday night programme. He broke UK broadcasting code by asking for money.
  Media regulator Ofcom opened an investigation to establish whether Capital XTRA was responsible for its employee&
  
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• Lance Bass Is Saying ‘Bye to Basic’ With New Fruit Smash Hard Seltzer Hotline

  14-04-2021 21:13
  
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  Summer is on its way, and nothing pairs better with a poolside hang than a flavored beverage.
  *NSYNC star Lance Bass teamed up with Fruit Smash for a new campaign on Wednesday (April 14) to celebrate the brand’s new hard seltzer. Aimed to bid farewell to life’s “basic” moments, the campaign includes a “Say Bye to Basic” hotline, i
  
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• ‘Nothing Compares’ to Kelly Clarkson’s Cover of Sinead O’Connor: Watch

  14-04-2021 21:12
  
  Grab a sweater, because Kelly Clarkson’s latest Kellyoke cover is going to give you the chills. The vocal powerhouse took on Sinead O’Connor’s 1990 hit “Nothing Compares 2 U” on the Wednesday (April 14) episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show.
  The performance kicked off with Clarkson on a darkened stage, the show’s title lit up behind her in blue. Accompanied only by a piano, the singer launched into the aching lyrics, the strength of her vocals adding to the power
  
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• BROCKHAMPTON Performed At The Legendary Shangri-La Studios – Giving Fans a New Movie-Like Experience

  14-04-2021 20:48 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  On April 9th, BROCKHAMPTON performed a livestream ‘moment’, Live from The Chapel, at Rick Rubin’s Shangri-La Studios in Malibu. The group performed tracks off their newly released album, ROADRUNNER: NEW LIGHT, NEW MACHINE. The ‘moment’ felt more like watching a movie than any regular livestream by how the group portrayed a specific scene to match each […]
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• Bobby Brown Unpacks ‘Generational’ Cycle Behind Whitney Houston & His Kids’ Deaths on ‘Red Table Talk’

  14-04-2021 20:36
  
  Bobby Brown unpacked the “generational” cycle that plagued the late members of his family on the latest Red Table Talk episode Wednesday (April 14).
  His son, Bobby Brown Jr., died on Nov. 18, 2020, at age 28, and the recent autopsy report revealed the cause of death to be “combined effects of alcohol, cocaine and fentanyl.” Five years earlier, his daughter and Brown Jr.’s half-sister, Bobbi Kristina, died at age 22 on July 26, 2015, aft
  
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• Bob Dylan’s guitar from ‘Blonde On Blonde’ sessions goes up for auction

  14-04-2021 20:35 via nme.com
  
  The guitar played by Bob Dylan on ‘Blonde On Blonde’ has gone up for auction.READ MORE: Bob Dylan’s poetic mastery: 10 of his finest lyricsDylan used the 1965 Fender Electric XII instrument during sessions for his seventh studio album, which was released in 1966.
  The piece of music history – valued at $1million (£725,115) by Heritage Auction Appraisal Services – has gone under the hammer through Gotta Have Rock And Roll, an online auction house specialisi
  
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• Saweetie Shares Her ‘Fashion Girl’ Tips Featuring Her New Quay Sunglasses Collection

  14-04-2021 19:57
  
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  Saweetie “can’t stop, won’t stop, get guap” — thanks to her new collaboration with Quay.
  The sunglasses company dropped their Luxe collection with the Icy Girl on Wednesday (April 14), and the line features a number of on-trend, glam styles with fitting names such as “High Profile” (pictured above), “Go
  
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• 2021 Juno Awards Postponed for Second Time: Here’s the New Date

  14-04-2021 19:51
  
  The 2021 Juno Awards have been postponed for the second time. The ceremony was originally scheduled to take place in March, but in December was pushed back to May 16. On Wednesday (April 14), the show was pushed back again to June 6.
  The move was made “out of an abundance of caution in response to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic,” according to a statement released by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and its partners, including CBC and Insight Productions.
  This is th
  
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• One of a kind Beatles 'White Album' set to fetch $1,000,000

  14-04-2021 19:38 via music-news.com
  
  Considered the holy grail of all Beatles albums, the only known factory sealed White Album Marked 0000001 hits the block today for New Jersey auction house Gotta Have Rock and Roll.
  
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• Rammstein curate new Apple Music playlist featuring Arctic Monkeys, Thom Yorke and more

  14-04-2021 19:35 via nme.com
  
  Rammstein have curated a new playlist for Apple Music featuring tracks by the likes of Arctic Monkeys, Thom Yorke and Nine Inch Nails.READ MORE: Rammstein – ‘Untitled’ reviewThe German metal group were approached by Demna Gvasalia, the artistic director of fashion brand Balenciaga, who began the series by curating his own playlist containing songs by Kanye West, Cardi B and Muse.
  Launched today (April 14) Rammstein’s collection is comprised of music based on their in
  
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• How Kelly Clarkson’s Wildly Popular ‘Kellyoke’ Covers Get Made

  14-04-2021 19:33
  
  When the team behind the syndicated Kelly Clarkson Show were drawing up their wish list for the format of the daily talker hosted the beloved pop star, there was one unshakable element they had to lead with: music.
  “We thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be fun if we open the show up with a different cover,’ just like she already does? Because we were trying to incorporate different pieces of Kelly into the show,” Alex Duda, the NBCUniversal-distributed series’ executi
  
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• Imanbek Signs With ICM Partners & Primary Talent International

  14-04-2021 19:31
  
  Fresh off his Grammy win for best remixed recording, Imanbek has signed with ICM Partners and Primary Talent International for worldwide representation.
  The 20-year-old Kazakh producer born Imanbek Zeikenov will be represented at ICM Partners by the agency’s head of electronic music Simon Clarkson and Paul Gongaware in the Americas and by Paul McQueen at Primary Talent in all other territories. Imanbek will continue to be managed by Kirill Lupinos at the Russian Independent label Effective
  
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• Iron Maiden reschedule European ‘Legacy Of The Beast’ tour to 2022

  14-04-2021 19:28 via nme.com
  
  Iron Maiden have rescheduled their European ‘Legacy Of The Beast’ tour due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis – see new dates for 2022 below.
  The metal legends’ manager Rod Smallwood said in a statement: ​“Naturally the band are hugely disappointed; a second summer without touring, especially with this very special Legacy show, is very hard to take.
  “They send their best wishes to you all, knowing full well you fans will feel the same. As we all know, rea
  
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• Akon Draws Political Fire Over Ambitious Business Plans With Ugandan Regime

  14-04-2021 19:27
  
  Rapper/singer Akon is drawing criticism from rights activists over his meetings with Uganda’s president as he pursues the development of a futuristic city in the East African country. Akon is helping to rehabilitate longtime President Yoweri Museveni’s reputation after an election earlier this year marred by violence, an internet shutdown and allegations of vote rigging, the U.S. based groups Human Rights Foundation and Vanguard Africa said in a joint letter to Akon shared late Monda
  
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• Taylor Swift Reveals Inspiration Behind Fearless Track ‘Hey Stephen’

  14-04-2021 19:21
  
  Taylor Swift stopped by The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Tuesday (April 13) to finally break the news to the late-night comedian that he did not inspire the country track.
  
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• Triller Owner Names Mahi de Silva CEO as Mike Lu Transitions to President

  14-04-2021 19:15
  
  TrillerNet, the parent company of short-form video app Triller, is shaking up its leadership and appointing non-executive board chairman Mahi de Silva to CEO, the company announced today (April 14).
  De Silva is the co-founder and CEO of Amplify.ai, a customer engagement platform which TrillerNet — formerly Triller Network — is acquiring. He replaces Mike Lu, who has served as CEO since February 2017. Lu will transition to the role of TrillerNet president, and expa
  
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• Jessica Simpson’s Mom Says Singer Wanted ‘to Be a Recluse’ Because of Body-Shamers

  14-04-2021 19:12
  
  Jessica Simpson’s mother, Tina Simpson, appeared on the TODAY Show Wednesday (April 14) to open up about the hardest thing to witness her daughter go through under the spotlight.
  “I have to be honest: To me, the hardest thing with Jessica has been the weight. Because the way people judge her, it’s unbelievable. Body shaming is a terrible thing, and no girl should have to go through that — or guy. Period,” she told TODAY’s Sheinelle Jon
  
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• iHeartMedia Stock (IHRT) Reaches Record High Following Analyst Upgrades

  14-04-2021 19:10 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  iHeartMedia stock (IHRT) has quietly climbed by approximately 55 percent since 2021’s start – and nearly tripled in value since April of 2020, touching an all-time-high of over $20 per share in the process. At the time of this piece’s writing, the San Antonio-headquartered radio company’s shares were worth $19.70 apiece – an almost $3 […]
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• Demi Lovato Brings Her Big Voice to NPR’s Tiny Desk: Watch

  14-04-2021 19:08
  
  Demi Lovato made her Tiny Desk debut on Wednesday (April 14) with a stripped-down, three-song set from her backyard.
  Backed by only a keyboardist, Lovato allowed her powerhouse vocals to shine through performances of her 2017 single “Tell Me You Love Me,” along with two cuts — “The Art Of Starting Over” and “Dancing With The Devil” — from her new album, Dancing with the Devil… the Art of Starting Over.
  “I’m super excited to
  
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• Mark Ronson docuseries ‘Watch the Sound’ to launch on Apple TV+

  14-04-2021 19:00 via nme.com
  
  Mark Ronson is set to host a new docuseries for Apple TV+, titled Watch the Sound with Mark Ronson.
  The six-part show will examine “sound creation and the revolutionary technology that has shaped music as we know it”, according to a press release.
  Watch the Sound hails from Oscar-winning producer Morgan Neville, and will debut on the streaming platform on July 30.READ MORE: The Big Read – Mark Ronson: “Amy Winehouse turned my song off after about five fucking seconds
  
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• Marina announces ‘Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land’ album, shares new song ‘Purge The Poison’

  14-04-2021 18:53 via nme.com
  
  Marina has shared the details of her fifth album ‘Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land’ alongside brand new track ‘Purge The Poison’.READ MORE: Marina – ‘Love + Fear’ review‘Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land’, the follow-up to 2019’s ‘Love + Fear‘, is released on June 11. You can view the tracklist below. Pre-orders are available here.
  The pulsating ‘Purge The Poison’ comes with a trippy, Weird Life Films-directed music
  
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• First-ever full-length concert NFT auctioned off for $1.2million

  14-04-2021 18:43 via nme.com
  
  Dutch DJ Don Diablo has sold the first-ever concert NFT for $1.2million (£874,572).READ MORE: WTF is an NFT? Kings Of Leon’s weird non-fungible token thing – explained!The hour-long live show, dubbed ‘Destination Hexagonia’, was created exclusively for the NFT (non-fungible token) auction through which it was sold for 600 Ethereum ($1.2m), DJ Mag reports.
  Filmed over the course of one year, the project was made in collaboration with videographer Paul Snijder, b
  
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• Live Nation Names Sherri Sosa President of Venue Nation’s U.S. Group

  14-04-2021 18:42
  
  Industry veteran Sherri Sosa has been named president of Venue Nation for the promotion company’s U.S. division. In her new role, Sosa will oversee all operations, business development and marketing for the leading venue management company’s portfolio of more than 100 venues in the U.S., including amphitheaters, ballrooms, theaters, and clubs across the country.
  “It is an incredible honor to be leading Venue Nation’s robust portfolio of venues across the U.S. during this
  
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• Bad Bunny & James Corden Battle Over Who’s the ‘Best’ Bunny in Hilarious Skit: Watch

  14-04-2021 18:35
  
  Bad Bunny is no new face on The Late Late Show With James Corden, having previously performed songs such as “Te Deseo Lo Mejor” and “Pero Ya No” on the late-night program. For his latest appearance, the Puerto Rican singer shows off his acting skills in a new skit with Corden.
  Dubbed “Bad Bunny v. Good Bunny,” the six-minute video shows the rivalry between Bad Bunny and Corden, aka Good Bunny.
  “The rivalry I had with Good Bunny made me the artist I am to
  
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• Billboard Dance Emerging Artists April 2021: The Four Acts Heating Up Our Speakers This Month

  14-04-2021 18:32
  
  It’s a strange time to be an up-and-coming artist. The clubs and festivals you’d typically cut your teeth at are closed and cancelled. The fans you’d be aggregating at such events are banned from gathering. Some artists might be pulling massive livestream numbers, but that’s hard to do when big audiences don’t yet know your name.
  And still, a year-plus of quarantine has provided artists (and most everyone) with the most precious commodity: time. New and new-ish acts
  
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• Lance Bass Isn’t Technically on ‘The Circle,’ But This Is the *NSYNC Member He’d Catfish As

  14-04-2021 18:18
  
  What’s it like to walk a mile in Lance Bass’ shoes? His longtime assistant Lisa Delcampo finds out in season 2 of Netflix’s The Circle, in which she pretends to be the *NSYNC star for a chance to win $100,000.
  For those unfamiliar with the reality competition, eight contestants move in to the same apartment building, though they are confined to their own individual apartments and do not meet face-to-face throughout the season. They use a specially designed social medi
  
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• Live Nation Vet Russell Doussan Launches Doussan Music Group

  14-04-2021 18:17
  
  Former Live Nation president for New Orleans Russell Doussan has launched a new company, Doussan Music Group.
  “Introducing each artist to their fans through the live music experience is a passion of mine. As the artist hits the stage, feeling the energy in the room and hearing the venue come alive, is what drives me. Music is the soundtrack of our lives,” he tells Billboard.
  The company plans to have their first live shows in late Summer and Fall of 2021 where markets with a full sca
  
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• Listen to Girl In Red’s energetic new song ‘You Stupid Bitch’

  14-04-2021 18:05 via nme.com
  
  Girl In Red has shared her new song ‘You Stupid Bitch’ – listen to the track below.READ MORE: The NME 100: What happened to the rising stars next?The track is the latest preview of Marie Ulven’s upcoming debut album ‘If I Could Make It Go Quiet’, which is set for release on April 30.
  Speaking about the complicated friendship that inspired ‘You Stupid Bitch’, Girl In Red explained in a press release: “There’s this line from this movie I
  
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• BTS Teams Up With Inkbox for ‘Dynamite’ Inspired Temporary Tattoo Collection

  14-04-2021 18:04
  
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  The ARMY can now sport some BTS ink — without the commitment of a real tattoo.
  The superstar septet teamed up with Inkbox to unveil a series of fun, semi-permanent tattoos inspired by the group’s Hot 100 chart topper, “Dynamite.”
  The line of 11 temporary tattoos feature designs inspired by the single’s artwork and retro aesthetic, inclu
  
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• Marina Announces New Album ‘Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land,’ Drops ‘Purge the Poison’: Listen

  14-04-2021 18:01
  
  Marina has returned with “Purge the Poison,” a guitar-driven track about the work that must be done to heal the planet and ourselves, today (April 14).
  The singer-songwriter also announced that her fifth studio album, Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land, will arrive on June 11.
  The song is an Earth Day anthem of sorts, as Marina sings about the challenges of “protecting the planet” and “healing our own damage,” while referencing historic pop cultur
  
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• Listen to playlists by Coldplay, Anna Calvi, Glass Animals and more for new climate change campaign

  14-04-2021 18:00 via nme.com
  
  Coldplay, Anna Calvi, Glass Animals, Brian Eno, Hot Chip and many more acts have curated playlists for a new climate change campaign.READ MORE: “I’d rather be called a hypocrite than do fuck all”: how music is tackling climate changePlaylists For Earth, a new initiative by non-profit ClientEarth, sees acts and festivals sharing playlists that spread messages about saving the planet. The song titles on each playlist communicate important notes when they are read in order as a fu
  
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