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• Dua Lipa Blasts Group That Condemned Her for Mideast Stance

  23-05-2021 23:58
  
  Dua Lipa is blasting an organization that paid for a full-page ad in The New York Times that called her anti-Semitic for her support of Palestinians, saying it used her name “shamelessly” to “advance their ugly campaign with falsehoods and blatant misrepresentations.”
  In the rambling ad which appeared in Saturday’s newspaper in the main section, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, the head of the World Values Network, named Lipa, and the models Bella and Gigi Hadid, as three &ld
  
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• BTS’ ‘Butter’ Breaks Spotify Single-Day Streaming Record

  23-05-2021 23:41
  
  “Butter,” the brand-new single from BTS, is off to a smooth start.
  With more than 20.9 million global streams, “Butter” recorded the largest single-day streams for a song in the streaming service’s history, a Spotify rep confirmed to Billboard on Sunday (May 23).
  Spotify, which currently reaches 356 million monthly active users, calculates first-day streams to account for multiple time zones.In an interview with Billboard, BTS said “Butter,” the group&rs
  
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• Demi Lovato warns against complimenting people over weight loss

  23-05-2021 23:31 via music-news.com
  
  Singer Demi Lovato has struggled with eating disorders since they were a teenager.
  
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• J. Cole Collects Sixth No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With ‘The Off-Season’

  23-05-2021 22:50
  
  J. Cole’s The Off-Season barges in at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart with 2021’s biggest week for a hip-hop release, as the set launches with 282,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S. in the week ending May 20, according to MRC Data. The Off-Season was released via Dreamville/Roc Nation/Interscope on May 14 and also scores the year’s largest streaming week for any album.
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• Glastonbury’s Emily Eavis thanks fans following ‘Live At Worthy Farm’ livestream

  23-05-2021 22:23 via nme.com
  
  Glastonbury‘s Emily Eavis has shared a message of thanks following last night’s ‘Live At Worthy Farm’ livestream.READ MORE: Glastonbury – ‘Live At Worthy Farm’ review: a triumph despite the setbacksThe virtual event included performances from the likes of Wolf Alice, Kano, Haim, Coldplay, Michael Kiwanuka and the debut appearance of Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood’s new band The Smile. Each set was performed at a different location around the i
  
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• Lil Nas X Celebrates Pride Month in Hilarious ‘SNL’ Musical Sketch: Watch

  23-05-2021 21:53
  
  Lil Nas X is getting in the spirit of Pride Month.
  During his Saturday Night Live musical guest debut on May 22, the 22-year-old rapper and singer made a colorful cameo in the pre-recorded “Pride Month Song” sketch celebrating LGBTQ Pride Month in June.
  Set to an upbeat tune reminiscent of Madonna’s “Holiday,” the hilarious musical skit centers on a group of friends — including season 46 finale host Anya Taylor-Joy — anticipating next month’s Pride
  
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• Moby no longer interested in dating

  23-05-2021 21:31 via music-news.com
  
  The Porcelain hitmaker has been single for the past five years.
  
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• Bruno Mars makes RIAA history

  23-05-2021 21:31 via music-news.com
  
  The singers singles That's What I Like and When I Was Your Man were both awarded diamond status over the weekend.
  
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• Tributes paid to former Blur and Duran Duran tour manager Craig Duffy, who has died in a car crash

  23-05-2021 21:16 via nme.com
  
  Tributes are being paid to former Blur and Duran Duran manager Craig Duffy and his partner Sue Parmiter, who have died in a car crash.
  Their deaths were confirmed by Duran Duran’s former publicist Gerard Franklin, who led the tributes, telling Devon Live: “Craig was without question one of the best tour managers in the music business.
  “He was a gentleman, caring and considerate and the ultimate professional. He was great fun to be around with on tour a real joy. He wa
  
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• See Radiohead Side Project the Smile Perform New Song ‘We Don’t Know What Tomorrow Brings’

  23-05-2021 20:46 via rollingstone.com
  
  Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood debut seven new songs, revisit Radiohead rarity during Glastonbury's Live at Worthy Farm livestream
  
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• Bombay Bicycle Club share 16-minute Grateful Dead cover for World Turtle Day

  23-05-2021 20:13 via nme.com
  
  Bombay Bicycle Club have shared a cover of The Grateful Dead‘s ‘Terrapin Station’ in honour of World Turtle Day – listen to it below.READ MORE: Bombay Bicycle Club – ‘Everything Else Has Gone Wrong’ review: nostalgic kicks and fresh new soundsOriginally taken from Jerry Garcia and co.’s 1977 album of the same name, the new version of ‘Terrapin Station’ hears Bombay Bicycle Club call on Flyte for help with the 16-minute cover.
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• Olivia Rodrigo leads the race to Number 1 with 'Good 4 U'

  23-05-2021 19:55 via music-news.com
  
  The Official Chart: First Look, which airs on BBC Radio 1 today between 6pm – 7pm, offers a first glance of the Top 20 ahead
  
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• Maneskin Singer Agrees to Drug Test After Eurovision Cocaine Use Rumors

  23-05-2021 19:54
  
  The Italian glam rock band that won the Eurovision Song Contest returned home Sunday (May 23) to the adulation of fans, congratulations from the government and so much speculation that the lead singer had snorted cocaine during the show that he vowed to take a drug test.
  “We want to shut down the rumors,” Maneskin lead singer Damiano David told reporters at Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci airport as the band arrived home after their victory in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
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• Here Are All the Winners From the 2021 Billboard Music Awards

  23-05-2021 19:35
  
  Who are the big winners at the Billboard Music Awards?
  Matthew Hoffman revealed the winners from the non-televised awards on Instagram Live — where The Weeknd took home seven awards.
  The remaining winners will be announced tonight (May 23). Hosted by Nick Jonas, the ceremony is also set to honor P!nk as the Icon, Drake as the artist of the decade and Trae Tha Truth as the Change Maker.
  See a full list of winners below.
  Top ArtistDrakeJuice WRLDPop SmokeTaylor SwiftThe Weeknd
  Top New Artist
  
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• Morgan Wallen Touches on His ‘Bad Decisions’ in Personal New Song ‘Thought You Should Know’

  23-05-2021 19:01
  
  Morgan Wallen has returned with a candid new song dedicated to his mother.
  On Saturday (May 22), the embattled 28-year-old country music star, who was caught on video earlier this year using the N-word, shared a video on Instagram of himself performing the unreleased track, titled “Thought You Should Know.”
  “I wrote this song for my mom a while ago, seemed like an appropriate time to share it,” Wallen, dressed in a T-shirt and shorts, says before the emotional solo acoust
  
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• Eurovision winner to take voluntary drug test following cocaine allegations

  23-05-2021 18:50 via nme.com
  
  Damiano David, the frontman of Eurovision 2021 winners Måneskin, is set to take a voluntary drug test after being accused of using drugs at this year’s ceremony.READ MORE: Eurovision 2021 was a giddy reminder of the joys of live music (and that no one likes us)The Italian band emerged victorious at last night’s (May 22) competition in Rotterdam after scoring 524 points with their song Zitti e buoni.
  However, their victory was overshadowed by allegations that David was snor
  
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• Crosby, Stills and Nash Talk ‘Deja vu,’ Why a Reunion Won’t Happen on ‘CBS Sunday Morning’

  23-05-2021 18:36 via rollingstone.com
  
  "Stephen and Neil and I are great. We talk often," Graham Nash says. "We don’t talk to David"
  
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• Eurovision bosses ask Maneskin to undergo drug testing

  23-05-2021 18:04 via music-news.com
  
  Maneskin - the winners of this year's Eurovision Song Contest - are set to undergo drug tests.
  
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• Lil Nas X Rips His Pants on ‘SNL’ While Pole Dancing During ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name)’: Watch

  23-05-2021 17:33
  
  Lil Nas X let it rip during his Saturday Night Live musical guest debut on May 22, literally tearing his pants while performing his hit song “Montero (Call Me By Your Name).”
  Midway through his first song on the season 46 finale of the long-running NBC sketch comedy show, the 22-year-old rapper and singer appeared to split his flame-emblazoned black leather pants during a steamy pole dancing sequence reminiscent of the track’s controversial music video.
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• Billboard Music Awards Reveals Change Maker NFT

  23-05-2021 16:29
  
  Tonight (May 24), Trae tha Truth will receive the Change Maker award at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards.
  To honor the occasion, the Billboard Music Awards partnered with the rapper and The Most Famous Artist to create the first ever award show NFT.
  Proceeds from the sale will benefit Trae’s Angel by Nature non-profit, a Houston-based organization that “suppl[ies] the Houston community with relief efforts ranging from living conditions, education, to personal health and motivation.&rd
  
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• Lil Wayne, Birdman and Roddy Ricch team up for ‘Stunnaman’ single

  23-05-2021 16:01 via nme.com
  
  Birdman has shared a new collaboration with Lil Wayne and Roddy Ricch, ‘Stunnaman’.READ MORE: Roddy Ricch – ‘Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial’ review: Atlanta rapper exists in his own laneAfter a longstanding beef – including 2016 footage of Weezy leading the crowd in shouting “fuck the Birdman”, and later “fuck Cash Money”, while on stage in Phoenix – Lil Wayne and Birdman called a truce onstage at Lil Weezyana Fest in 2018.
  
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• Waxahatchee, Thundercat and more to play Wilco’s Sky Blue Sky festival

  23-05-2021 15:51 via nme.com
  
  Wilco have announced the lineup for the second edition of their own festival, Sky Blue Sky.
  The destination festival will come to the Hard Rock Hotel in Riviera Maya, Mexico next year, and feature Stephen Malkmus, Waxahatchee, Thundercat and more.
  Also playing the festival, which is set to take place over the weekend of January 17-22, 2022, are Spoon, Kurt Vile & The Violators and Wilco themselves, who will play three shows over the course of the event.
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• Lloyd Banks shares new trailer for forthcoming album ‘COTI’

  23-05-2021 15:33 via nme.com
  
  Lloyd Banks has shared a second teaser trailer for his upcoming album ‘COTI’.READ MORE: Eminem vs everyone: a massive list of every one of Slim Shady’s lyrical feudsThe G-Unit rapper previously released an instrumental trailer for the project on his 39th birthday last month (April 30). On Friday (May 21) he released another, this time with a monologue recorded over the same piano backing.
  “We have been simply faded in our own existence,” Banks says in the black
  
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• Glastonbury livestream partner Driift say they’re making “no financial gain” from event

  23-05-2021 15:22 via nme.com
  
  Driift, the operators of last night’s (May 22) Glastonbury livestream event, have apologised “unreservedly” for any trouble caused, and said they’re making “no financial gain” from the event.
  Thousands of fans who were trying to access the livestream at 7pm BST last night found that their unique codes were being flagged as invalid by the live-streaming platform. Staff were quick to notice and said they were “looking into the issues of invalid codes urgen
  
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• Lil Nas X Endures Wardrobe Malfunction During ‘Montero’ on ‘SNL’

  23-05-2021 15:02 via rollingstone.com
  
  Rapper also performs "Sun Goes Down" incident-free and appears in "Pride Month Song" sketch on Season 46 finale
  
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• Mia Zapata’s Killer Has Died. Peers Remember the Gits Singer’s ‘True Independent Soul’

  23-05-2021 15:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  Jesus Mezquia, the man convicted of the 1993 murder of popular Seattle musician, died in a Washington hospital in January
  
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• Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox take on Scorpions’ ‘Rock You Like A Hurricane’

  23-05-2021 14:55 via nme.com
  
  King Crimson founder Robert Fripp and his wife, singer Toyah Willcox, have shared a cover of Scorpions’ ‘Rock Me Like A Hurricane’ – watch it below.READ MORE: Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp’s 10 best lockdown covers – ranked!The pair launched their Sunday Lunch video series last year, sharing renditions of songs by Nirvana, David Bowie, Metallica, Billy Idol, The Rolling Stones, Judas Priest, Gun
  
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• Watch the ‘Play Jaja Ding Dong’ guy from ‘The Story Of Fire Saga’ present Iceland’s points at Eurovision 2021

  23-05-2021 14:24 via nme.com
  
  The ‘Play Jaja Ding Dong’ guy and unlikely star of Eurovision Song Contest: The Story Of Fire Saga read out Iceland’s results at last night’s (May 22) 2021 Eurovision Song Contest – see footage below.
  Prior to the ceremony, which saw Italy emerge victorious and the UK fail to pick up a single point, Hannes Óli Ágústsson was confirmed to appear in character as Olaf Yohansson at the event.READ MORE: Eurovision 2021 was a giddy reminder of the
  
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• K-Pop fan Joe Biden

  23-05-2021 13:59 via music-news.com
  
  US President Joe Biden has revealed he is a K-Pop fan.
  
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• Italy win as UK gets nil points – here’s all the reaction from Eurovision 2021

  23-05-2021 12:49 via nme.com
  
  Italy emerged victorious at last night’s (May 22) 2021 Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam, with the UK picking up the dread nil points – see all the reaction below.
  3,500 fans were also in attendance for the contest as part of the Dutch government’s trial for the safe resumption of live events.READ MORE: Eurovision 2021 was a giddy reminder of the joys of live music (and that no one likes us)While Eurovision organisers hoped that all 41 competing artists would perform live an
  
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• Bill Bailey has put himself forward for the UK’s Eurovision 2022 entry

  23-05-2021 12:24 via nme.com
  
  Bill Bailey has offered to perform as the UK’s entry for Eurovision 2022, after this year’s representative finished without a single point.READ MORE: Eurovision 2021 was a giddy reminder of the joys of live music (and that no one likes us)The 56-year-old comedian, actor, musician, and Strictly-winning dancer posted on Twitter today (May 23): “I’d be happy to throw my hat in the ring for #Eurovision 2022”.
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• Viral teen punk band The Linda Lindas sign record deal with Epitaph

  23-05-2021 12:12 via nme.com
  
  Los Angeles viral teen punk sensations The Linda Lindas have landed themselves a record deal.
  The band’s anti-racism single ‘Racist Sexist Boys’ went viral earlier this week, catching the attention of Rage Against The Machine‘s Tom Morello among other famous admirers.
  In the wake of the sudden success of the song, the band have now signed a deal with Epitaph Records.
  As Variety report, the teen four-piece have penned a contract with the legendary punk label, who have alre
  
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• Michelle Williams: 'Watching Kelly Rowland give birth on Zoom was beautiful'

  23-05-2021 12:01 via music-news.com
  
  Kelly gave birth to son Noah in January.
  
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• Jennifer Hudson's son bonded with Aretha Franklin over cooking

  23-05-2021 12:01 via music-news.com
  
  Hudson is playing Aretha in an upcoming biopic.
  
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• Gloria and Emilio Estefan helped Thalia find love with Tommy Mottola

  23-05-2021 12:01 via music-news.com
  
  The singer admits she was initially hesitant to be set up on a blind date with Mariah Carey's ex-husband.
  
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• BTS’ ‘Butter’ breaks record for biggest Spotify song debut ever

  23-05-2021 11:17 via nme.com
  
  BTS have broken the record for the biggest song debut in Spotify history with their new single ‘Butter’.READ MORE: BTS’ ‘Butter’ is a cool, crisp summer anthem that doubles as a potent shot of self-confidenceThe track received over 11 million global Spotify plays on Friday (May 21), breaking the streaming service’s opening day record formerly held by Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber’s ‘I Don’t Care’ (10.977 million on May 10, 2019).
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• Miley Cyrus, Foo Fighters and Post Malone to headline Lollapalooza

  23-05-2021 11:13 via music-news.com
  
  Miley Cyrus, Foo Fighters and Post Malone will headline this year's Lollapalooza music festival.
  
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• Lil Baby and Kirk Franklin share new song ‘We Win’ from ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’

  23-05-2021 11:07 via nme.com
  
  Lil Baby and Kirk Franklin have shared a new song from the Space Jam: A New Legacy soundtrack – listen to ‘We Win’ below.
  The new film, out in July, will see basketball star LeBron James teaming up with Bugs Bunny in a sequel to the classic 1996 film.READ MORE: ‘Space Jam’: how it became a cult classic for ’90s kidsOn the new song, Lil Baby raps: “We will be better than ever/Made a promise we can do it together/And I ain’t breakin my word/I ju
  
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• Cher biopic gets 'Mamma Mia!' makers stamp of approval

  23-05-2021 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  Cher's biopic will be produced by those behind 'Mamma Mia!'.
  
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• Ally Brooke working on solo album

  23-05-2021 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  Ally Brooke has been secretly working on her first solo album and promises fans it will be a "huge piece of her heart".
  
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• Duran Duran use latest AI technology in new video

  23-05-2021 11:00 via music-news.com
  
  Duran Duran used Artificial Intelligence to film their latest music video.
  
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• See footage, setlist and reaction from Radiohead side-project The Smile’s Glastonbury debut

  23-05-2021 10:35 via nme.com
  
  The Smile, the new band comprised of Radiohead‘s Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood and Sons Of Kemet’s Tom Skinner, gave their debut live performance tonight (May 22).
  The new group played as part of Glastonbury‘s Live At Worthy Farm livestream event, which was filmed at various spots across the iconic festival site.READ MORE: Emily Eavis on the Glastonbury livestream: “There might be subtle hints towards the future”The Smile’s involvement was only announced
  
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• Sneaker Pimps announce new album ‘Squaring The Circle’

  23-05-2021 10:13 via nme.com
  
  Sneaker Pimps have shared details of ‘Squaring the Circle’, the group’s first new album since ‘Bloodsport’ came out nearly 20 years ago.
  Written, performed and produced by founding members Chris Corner and Liam Howe, the record’s title track is due to be released as the first single on July 9.
  The album was recorded at Sawtooth Studios in Pioneertown, California and The Tower Studios in London, with Simonne Jones joining Corner on lead vocals.
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• Watch Lil Nas X’s steamy performance of ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name)’ on ‘SNL’

  23-05-2021 09:58 via nme.com
  
  Lil Nas X was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live last night (May 22) – watch his steamy performance of ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name)’ below.
  The rapper was appearing on the show alongside host Anya Taylor-Joy, star of Netflix‘s chess-themed hit The Queen’s Gambit.
  In line with the track’s controversial video, Lil Nas X’s performance of ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name)’ flirted with imagery of hell and saw him wearing a leather outfit.
  
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• Saweetie's 'huge Latin record'

  23-05-2021 09:09 via music-news.com
  
  Saweetie has revealed there will be an extremely exciting collaboration on her upcoming debut album and she cannot wait for her fans to hear it.
  
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• Noel Gallagher's first solo LP was meant to be 'next Oasis' album

  23-05-2021 09:04 via music-news.com
  
  Noel Gallagher admits his first High Flying Birds record featured many songs he wrote for the "next Oasis album" before the group split up.
  
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• Tom Grennan reveals forthcoming collaboration with Calvin Harris, ‘By Your Side’

  23-05-2021 07:03 via nme.com
  
  Bedford-born musician Tom Grennan has revealed he has a new collaborative single titled ‘By Your Side’ on the way, made with none other than Calvin Harris.
  Revealing the collaboration on social media yesterday (May 22), Grennan shared a clip of the song with kaleidoscopic visuals and a June 4 release date.READ MORE: Tom Grennan – ‘Evering Road’ review: as nice but nondescript as the street it’s named after“I’ve been trying to keep this a secret for
  
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• The Tragically Hip release new EP ‘Saskadelphia’

  23-05-2021 06:55 via nme.com
  
  Canadian outfit The Tragically Hip have released a new EP titled ‘Saskadelphia’, four years since the death of frontman Gord Downie.
  The new six-track EP arrived on Friday (May 21), comprising unreleased songs written in 1990, initially intended to appear on their album ‘Road Apples’. Five of the tracks were recorded that same year during their studio sessions for the record, while the sixth, ‘Montreal’, was recorded live during a 2000 concert.
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• Glastonbury live-streaming platform issues statement following tech difficulties

  23-05-2021 06:06 via nme.com
  
  The platform behind the Glastonbury livestream Live At Worthy Farm has issued a statement after ticketholders were having trouble accessing the stream.
  Thousands of fans who were trying to access the livestream at 7pm BST last night (May 22) found that their unique codes were being flagged as invalid by the live-streaming platform, Driift Live. Staff were quick to notice and said they were “looking into the issues of invalid codes urgently” and encouraged fans to keep trying.
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• Dua Lipa criticises ad claiming her views on Israeli-Palestinian conflict are antisemitic

  23-05-2021 05:23 via nme.com
  
  Dua Lipa has criticised a newspaper ad in which she, along with model sisters Gigi and Bella Hadid, were called antisemitic for their views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
  The ad in question appeared in the New York Times yesterday (May 22), bought by Rabbi Shmuley Boteach’s Jewish organisation the World Values Network. The spread claimed that Lipa and the Hadid sisters have “accused Israel of ethnic cleansing” and “vilified the Jewish State”.
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