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• Watch livestream of today’s DMX memorial service from Brooklyn’s Barclays Center

  24-04-2021 23:46 via nme.com
  
  Fans of the late DMX can tune in to watch his memorial service from 6pm ET (11pm BST) today (April 24).READ MORE: DMX, 1970 – 2021: hip-hop giant who shone brightest in the darknessThe in-person event held at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center in New York is limited to friends and family due to coronavirus restrictions, however, the memorial is being broadcast online via DMX’s YouTube channel. Stream below.
  As ABC7 reports, hundreds of motorcyclists drove through Brooklyn ahead of the
  
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• 5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (April 24)

  24-04-2021 22:54
  
  From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.
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  Multimedia company NTERTAIN, at the helm of Neon16’s Lex Borrero, Tommy Mottola and Range Media Partners, announced earlier this week the start of the development and production for its first original series, Los Montaner. The unscripted docu-seri
  
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• Miley Cyrus Returning to ‘SNL’ as Musical Guest, With Host Elon Musk

  24-04-2021 22:49
  
  Miley Cyrus will soon be rocking out on Saturday Night Live.
  On Saturday (April 24), the long-running NBC sketch comedy show announced that Cyrus — who recently dropped her rock-flavored album, Plastic Hearts — will return as a musical guest on May 8.
  The upcoming episode will also feature SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who will make his hosting debut. The announcement arrives on the heels of Musk’s SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour successfully docking with the International Space
  
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• Hear Taking Back Sunday and Wu-Tang Clan members team up with Q-Unique for ‘Verrazzano Villains’

  24-04-2021 22:48 via nme.com
  
  Members of Taking Back Sunday and Wu-Tang Clan have joined forces with Q-Unique and DJ Eclipse for a new song, ‘Verrazzano Villains’.READ MORE: The Other Kings of Staten Island: a guide to the NYC borough for Wu-Tang Clan fansThe collaboration features Taking Back Sunday’s Adam Lazzara and John Nolan alongside Wu-Tang Clan’s Cappadonna, who come together for a brooding rap track.
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• Elon Musk to host Saturday Night Live with Miley Cyrus as musical guest

  24-04-2021 22:15 via nme.com
  
  Elon Musk and Miley Cyrus will appear on Saturday Night Live (SNL) next month.READ MORE: SNL heroes – stunning Saturday Night Live performances by your favourite starsThe show on May 8 will be hosted by the Tesla and SpaceX CEO, with Cyrus appearing alongside him as the musical guest.
  Cyrus confirmed the news by sharing an image of SNL’s sticky note board today (April 24), which informs viewers of the upcoming schedule. The episode will mark Cyrus’ sixth visit to SNL as musical
  
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• Sia’s ‘Music’ Wins Three at 2021 Razzie Awards

  24-04-2021 21:28
  
  Just months after Sia’s feature directorial debut Music shocked awards observers by landing two Golden Globe nominations, the poorly-reviewed film has secured the dubious distinction of topping the 2021 Razzie Awards, celebrating the worst in film.
  Music, which ultimately didn’t win anything at the Golden Globes, won three Razzie awards: worst actress (Kate Hudson), supporting actress (Maddie Ziegler) and worst director (Sia).
  The film generated controversy months before its release
  
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• Beyoncé, Noel Gallagher, The Who and more donate items to Teenage Cancer Trust auction

  24-04-2021 20:41 via nme.com
  
  Artists including Beyoncé, Noel Gallagher and The Who‘s Roger Daltry have donated clothes, amplifiers and other items to a charity auction.
  Teenage Cancer Trust‘s ‘Star Boot Sale’, which opened yesterday (April 23) and runs until May 6, sees a signed bag by Beyoncé and Destiny’s Child, Noel Gallagher’s Stan Smith Adidas trainers, Brian May of Queen‘s signed Vox amplifier and many more items listed to benefit the online charity auction and r
  
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• Serj Tankian Thanks President Biden for Recognizing Armenian Genocide: ‘This Is Extremely Important’

  24-04-2021 20:16
  
  Serj Tankian is expressing his gratitude to President Joe Biden for officially recognizing the Armenian Genocide of 1915.
  On Saturday (April 24), the Armenian-American System of a Down frontman thanked the president on social media for officially recognizing the mass killings of Armenians under the Ottoman Empire during the early 20th century as “genocide,” something past American leaders have shied away from over fears of straining U.S. ties with Turkey.
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• Rammstein co-sign fan’s Lego set design of stadium show

  24-04-2021 18:51 via nme.com
  
  Rammstein have endorsed a metal fan’s apparent set design of their stage shows, which could be up for manufacturing consideration by Lego.READ MORE: Rammstein – ‘Untitled’ reviewLego’s Ideas initiative invites designers to create works that could be made into sets that are then retailed by the toymaker. One designer called “Airbricks” submitted plans for their “Stadium Tour” set, which bears uncanny resemblance to the group’s stage
  
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• Beyonce Celebrates 5th Anniversary of ‘Lemonade’ Album: ‘I’m So Thankful’

  24-04-2021 18:47
  
  Beyonce is looking back on her landmark album Lemonade.
  The 39-year-old superstar singer took to Instagram on Friday (April 23) to celebrate the fifth anniversary of her iconic visual release, calling it “one of my favorite pieces of art” alongside a gallery of photo stills from the project.
  “I’m grateful that this body of work has resonated so deeply with so many people,” Queen Bey captioned the post. “I’m so thankful for all the beautiful souls involve
  
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• Tim Burgess says The Charlatans will go on tour this November and December

  24-04-2021 18:18 via nme.com
  
  Tim Burgess has revealed that The Charlatans will go on tour later this year.READ MORE: In a year of lockdown, Tim’s Twitter Listening Parties have been a source of joyThe band’s frontman said on Twitter that he told BBC Radio 4 the news during an interview on the station earlier today (April 24). The official announcement comes on Monday (April 26).
  The Charlatans’ last tour was with James in 2018, which saw them play venues in the UK, Ireland, Mexico and the US. Since then th
  
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• Laura Mvula: 'This record didn't come quickly like the first and I panicked'

  24-04-2021 18:17 via music-news.com
  
  On this week's episode of Elton John’s Rocket Hour on Apple Music 1, Elton chats with Laura Mvula on her return to music, working with producer Dan Humme and more.
  
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• Listen to JMSN’s shimmering new single ‘Rolling Stone’

  24-04-2021 16:39 via nme.com
  
  JMSN has shared a new track called ‘Rolling Stone’ – you can listen to it below.READ MORE: The NME 100: Essential emerging artists for 2021Written, produced, arranged and mixed by the indie-soul wunderkind himself, the gorgeous new single hears him channel a Prince-meets-Tame Impala type of vibe.
  As the track builds, the Detroit musician’s high-pitched falsetto swims in and out of a shimmering, calmly psychedelic backdrop, laced with sharply defined layers of instrumentat
  
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• Tom Grennan: 'For my generation, Dizzee Rascal is a hero man'

  24-04-2021 16:15 via music-news.com
  
  Tom Grennan joins The Rebecca Judd Show this week, and the pair discuss his love for Dizzee Rascal and his first time meeting him
  
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• Aj Tracey: 'I just want to go out there, get the energy from the fans, give it back'

  24-04-2021 16:10 via music-news.com
  
  For this week's Fire in the Booth, AJ Tracey joins Charlie Sloth at night in front of his childhood home in Ladbroke Grove, West London for a special '4am in the Grove'.
  
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• Lion Babe announce new album and share sun-kissed new single ‘Frida Kahlo’

  24-04-2021 15:49 via nme.com
  
  Lion Babe are looking ahead to summer with the release of their sun-kissed new single ‘Frida Kahlo’ – listen to it below.READ MORE: Ultimate summer playlist – 60 sun-kissed songsThe track comes on the heels of the alt-R&B/Soul duo – comprised of singer-songwriter and performance artist Jillian Hervey and producer/DJ Lucas Goodman – announcing the release of their upcoming third album, ‘Rainbow Child’.
  Combination funk, hip-hop and electronic so
  
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• Sparks reunite with Todd Rundgren after 50 years for new single, ‘Your Fandango’

  24-04-2021 15:18 via nme.com
  
  Sparks have reunited with Todd Rundgren after 50 years for new single, ‘Your Fandango’ – you can listen to it below.READ MORE: Sparks tell us about working with Adam Driver and “coming from a different realm of pop”The single is the third taken from Rundgren’s upcoming ‘Space Force’ album which also features collaborations with artists including Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo and hip-hop artist Narcy.
  Rundgren produced Sparks eponymous debut album in
  
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• Paul Weller opens up about making music during lockdown

  24-04-2021 14:32 via nme.com
  
  Paul Weller has opened up about making music during lockdown.READ MORE: Paul Weller – ‘On Sunset’ review: his 26th record is a bold and forward-thinking new statementIn a new interview with Uncut magazine, the former frontman of The Jam said music helped to keep him sane during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
  Weller’s upcoming new album ‘Fat Pop (Volume 1)’ is set for release on May 14, was written and recorded during the first coronavirus loc
  
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• Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame opens Super Bowl halftime exhibit

  24-04-2021 13:54 via nme.com
  
  The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame has opened a new Super Bowl halftime exhibit, featuring props and outfits from The Weeknd, Prince, Katy Perry and more.READ MORE: The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has turned into a museum. Time for changeUnveiled yesterday (April 23) at Cleveland’s famous music museum, ‘The Biggest Show On Turf: 55 Years Of Halftime Shows’ arrives ahead of this year’s NFL Draft coming to the city April 29 to May 1.
  Celebrating more than a half century
  
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• H.E.R. shares new Chris Brown collaboration and reveals details of new album

  24-04-2021 13:40 via nme.com
  
  H.E.R. has shared a visualiser for her new single featuring Chris Brown, ‘Come Through’.READ MORE: The mysterious H.E.R. is the empowering and vulnerable voice that R&B needs right nowThe new track arrives on the back of H.E.R. winning two Grammys last month, as well as bagging an Oscar nomination for ‘Fight For You’, her Golden Globe-nominated contribution to Judas and the Black Messiah.
  The ‘Damage’ singer and Brown toured together during the l
  
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• Social media reacts to Spotify CEO wanting to buy Arsenal FC: “Pay the artists first”

  24-04-2021 12:53 via nme.com
  
  Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has expressed an interest in buying Arsenal FC if it was ever to go up for sale.READ MORE: Spotify’s Daniel Ek wants artists to pump out ‘content’? That’s no way to make the next ‘OK Computer’It comes after thousands of angry fans amassed outside the club’s Emirates Stadium prior to its game against Everton on Friday (April 23) to protest its current owner, American billionaire Stan Kroenke.
  Arsenal were one of six Premier League cl
  
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• Tom Jones: 'Fans gave me the strength to carry on after wife Linda's death'

  24-04-2021 12:01 via music-news.com
  
  Tom's wife Linda passed away in 2016 after battling lung cancer.
  
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• Nick Carter's newborn 'not out of the woods yet'

  24-04-2021 12:01 via music-news.com
  
  The singer has yet to share the sex or name of baby number three.
  
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• Meat Loaf can't imagine life without longtime collaborator Jim Steinman

  24-04-2021 12:01 via music-news.com
  
  Meat Loaf poured out his emotions in a phone interview with Rolling Stone.
  
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• Gloria Estefan invited to Father of the Bride remake

  24-04-2021 12:01 via music-news.com
  
  The Warner Bros. reboot is set to revolve around a Cuban-American family.
  
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• Eminem releasing first NFT collection

  24-04-2021 12:01 via music-news.com
  
  NFTs (non-fungible tokens) are an emerging market within blockchain where single-impression unique digital art and goods known as the 'token' can be sold.
  
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• R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe criticises Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey: “That platform allowed Trump a voice”

  24-04-2021 11:46 via nme.com
  
  Michael Stipe has criticised the CEO of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, over his failure to not suspend the account of former US President Donald Trump sooner.READ MORE: R.E.M. tell us about 25 years of ‘Monster’: “We needed swagger – to be loud and raw”Speaking to The Guardian, the former R.E.M. frontman said it was “upsetting” that Trump’s account wasn’t suspended earlier.
  Last year, towards the end of Trump’s presidency, he was banne
  
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• Doja Cat inspired by Janet Jackson

  24-04-2021 11:39 via music-news.com
  
  Doja Cat has revealed that she has been inspired by Janet Jackson.
  
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• Sam Fender launches new clothing line with short film ‘On The Record’

  24-04-2021 11:36 via nme.com
  
  Sam Fender has released a new short film called On The Record to accompany the launch of his new clothing line.READ MORE: Sam Fender on his groundbreaking Newcastle arena gigs: “I’m proud that Geordies are the trailblazers”Teaming up with menswear specialists Scotts, the Brit Award winner returns to his roots in the film, visiting his favourite record store Vinyl Guru, which is located in the heart of his hometown Newcastle.
  In addition to delivering an intimate perfo
  
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• Manic Street Preachers new songs sound like 'The Clash playing ABBA'

  24-04-2021 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  Manic Street Preachers bassist Nicky Wire says the band's new album sounds like "The Clash playing Abba".
  
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• Logic and Madlib form new duo MadGic and share first track ‘Mars Only Pt.3’

  24-04-2021 10:52 via nme.com
  
  Logic and Madlib have joined forces to form a new duo called MadGic – listen to their first track below.READ MORE: Logic – ‘No Pressure’ review: positive rapper bids farewell with an elegiac and heartfelt swan songThe surprise team up comes after Logic announced last year that he would be retiring from music following the release of his latest album, ‘No Pressure’, which arrived in July.
  However, the Maryland rapper did joke in a previous interview that Madlib
  
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• The Mars Volta release never-before-heard demos from debut album

  24-04-2021 09:52 via nme.com
  
  The Mars Volta have released a collection of never-before-heard demos from their debut album – you can listen to them below.READ MORE: 5 weird ways bands chose to call it a dayThe collection, which is described as “unfinished original recordings” of their 2005 debut, ‘De-Loused In The Comatorium’, was released as part of an extensive 18-LP box set release, ‘La Realised De Los Sueños’.
  Whilst the limited-edition run of the box set ha
  
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• Ed Sheeran spotted filming new music video in London

  24-04-2021 09:49 via nme.com
  
  Ed Sheeran has been spotted filming a new music video, leading to speculation that he’s got new music on the way.READ MORE: Songs you probably didn’t know were written by Ed SheeranSheeran, who has been on hiatus from music for the last 18-months, was spotted in Catford, South East London filming scenes from what was thought to be a music video on top of Catford Shopping Centre.
  As reported in The Sun, Sheeran was dressed as a vampire for part of the video, with extras dressed a
  
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• Ed Sheeran working on new music

  24-04-2021 09:24 via music-news.com
  
  Ed Sheeran has been spotted filming a new music video after an 18-month hiatus from the industry.
  
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• Paul Weller: Songwriting was my saviour during COVID-19 pandemic

  24-04-2021 09:04 via music-news.com
  
  Paul Weller says songwriting kept him sane during the COVID-19 lockdown in the UK.
  
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• Check out Rebecca Black’s new post-breakup anthem ‘Personal’

  24-04-2021 07:23 via nme.com
  
  Rebecca Black is back with another new single for the year, this time a queer post-breakup anthem called ‘Personal’.
  Released yesterday (April 23), Black’s new glitchy pop track marks her third 2021 single. It serves as a send-off song to a relationship, in which she’s the one doing the dumping. In it, Black tells her ex she won’t take things personally and asks her to do the same.READ MORE: Why Rebecca Black has been cool all along (and ‘Friday’ is a hi
  
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• DJ Khaled has brought on Justin Bieber and Justin Timberlake for his new album ‘Khaled Khaled’

  24-04-2021 07:05 via nme.com
  
  DJ Khaled has scored both Justin Bieber and Justin Timberlake‘s talents on his forthcoming album, titled ‘Khaled Khaled’, revealing the news in a set of posts to his socials.
  Taking to Twitter overnight (April 23), Khaled revealed he is “99% done” with his 12th studio album, the follow-up to 2019’s ‘Father Of Asahd’.
  In Khaled’s tweet, he also revealed he had missed FaceTime calls from Timberlake and Bieber, sharing an image of the two lookin
  
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• Tom Jones' late wife helped him avoid hip-hop-inspired period

  24-04-2021 05:01 via music-news.com
  
  Tom Jones didn't release some hiphop styled tracks, on the advice of his late wife Linda.
  
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• Here Is Who Won ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13

  24-04-2021 03:50
  
  After 16 episodes and even more memorable moments, season 13 of RuPaul’s Drag Race came to a close Friday night (April 23), and one of the top four queens — Gottmik, Kandy Muse, Rosé and Symone — got to claim the crown and the $100,000 cash prize. Spoilers ahead!
  After a “lip sync for the crown” battle royale, Symone was crowned the winner of season 13, and America’s next drag superstar. Symone became a front-runner early on in the competition by t
  
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• From Justin to Justin: DJ Khaled Scores Both Timberlake & Bieber for His New Album

  24-04-2021 03:23
  
  DJ Khaled has a pretty solid track record with Justin Bieber, including two top five Billboard Hot 100 hits — chart-topper “I’m the One” and the No. 5-peaking “No Brainer” — plus JB’s starring role in the Drake-assisted “Popstar” video. So why not invite the other Justin along for the fun too?
  On Friday (April 23), Khaled took to his socials to announce that he’s “99% done” with his upcoming album, titled Khaled K
  
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• Spotify Stock Soars 8% Ahead of First-Quarter Earnings

  24-04-2021 02:53
  
  Spotify shares jumped 8% on Friday (April 23) following an analyst’s buy rating at a $360 price target — a 26.7% premium over the $284.11 closing price.
  Ahead of Spotify releases first-quarter earnings on Wednesday, Jeffries analyst Andrew Uerkwitz predicted the streaming giant would become “the primary audio platform for creators” and has “substantial” long-term opportunity in his initial report on the company.This vote of confidence helps buttress Spotify&rs
  
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• Not So Fast: Shuttered Venue Grant Application Relaunch Moves Dates Again

  24-04-2021 02:29
  
  The Small Business Administration has moved the reopening of its application portal for the Shuttered Venue Operator Grants program to Monday at 12 p.m. EST after a number of applicants complained about a decision to reopen the portal on Saturday.The SBA made the announcement via Twitter, writing, “We heard you and we are taking action. In response to stakeholder feedback about reopening the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant application this weekend, the application portal will now reop
  
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• First Country: New Music From Blake Shelton, Eric Church, Reba McEntire & More

  24-04-2021 02:05
  
  Blake Shelton, “Bible Verses”Like Tim McGraw, Shelton has developed an unerring sense for what kind of songs work for him, and he’s got a winner with “Bible Verses,” which looks at those times when our actions seem to make God’s embrace feel so out of reach, and instead of drawing comfort from the Good Book, it is only a reminder of how much we don’t measure up. “I just want it to read like Bible verses and not the Bible versus me,” he sings
  
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• Music Power-Manager Wayne Kamemoto Wins His Legal Battle Against NKSFB

  24-04-2021 01:40 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Music power-manager Wayne Kamemoto has officially won his legal battle against LA-based business-management firm NKSFB, as the court has granted his request for a preliminary injunction and denied the defendants’ motion to compel arbitration. Wayne Kamemoto – who began serving as a business manager at David Weise and Associates in 2005 – submitted the underlying […]
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• Kehlani Confirms She Identifies as Lesbian on TikTok: ‘Everyone Knew But Me’

  24-04-2021 00:08
  
  For years, Kehlani has stood as a pillar for queer representation in music. Now, the R&B star is sharing even more of herself with the world.
  In a now-deleted TikTok clip, Kehlani revealed to her followers that she is ready to publicly identify as a lesbian, rather than just queer, the term she’s publicly identified with since 2018. “I finally know I’m a lesbian,” she said. “I am gay, gay, gay.”The singer then went on to say that she’s started having
  
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• Myke Towers Breaks Down 5 Ultra-Personal Tracks on ‘Lyke Mike’ Album: Exclusive

  24-04-2021 00:05
  
  Myke Towers (real name: Michael Torres) poured his heart out during the pandemic while bringing to life his third studio album Lyke Mike, out Friday (April 23) via Warner Music Latina, Warner Records and One World International.
  Unlike his sophomore set Easy Money Baby, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums, Lyke Mike steps away from the reggaeton and Latin R&B sounds that made him a household name and instead navigates hip-hop, trap and drill.
  “I want my sound t
  
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• Red Rocks Amphitheatre Resumes Concerts With High Hopes, Smaller Crowds

  24-04-2021 00:04
  
  In some respects, Thursday looked and sounded like a typical spring night at Denver’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Women with spangled backpacks held hands and twirled to local act Lotus, a sunny instrumental jam band whose guitarists blew repeatedly on their fingers due to the bracing cold winds. A man in a tie-dyed jumpsuit stumbled up the venue’s steps to his seat. But much was different: The 2,500 fans were seated at 25% capacity, with every other row kept empty and patrolled by secur
  
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• Watch Justin Bieber Perform ‘Lonely’ for Inmates During California Prison Visit

  24-04-2021 00:00
  
  UPDATE: On Friday (April 23), TMZ published a video of Justin Bieber performing “Lonely” for a group of inmates during his visit to Los Angeles County’s California State Prison in Lancaster, Calif. Watch the video below.
  On March 23, Justin Bieber visited Los Angeles County’s California State Prison to meet with a group of prisoners involved in a seminary program and learn about the maximum-security institution’s faith-based initiatives. He also performed “Lon
  
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