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• A Timeline of Britney Spears’ Conservatorship

  02-07-2021 23:58
  
  Britney Spears entered into a conservatorship with her father Jamie Spears in February 2008, which has given him control over his daughter’s life and career for the last 13 years.
  The California courts define a conservatorship as a situation where “a judge appoints a responsible person or organization (called the ‘conservator’) to care for another adult (called the ‘conservatee’) who cannot care for himself or herself or manage his or her own fi
  
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• Grimes’ new album will be a “space opera” about a lesbian AI being

  02-07-2021 23:56 via nme.com
  
  Grimes has revealed more details about the follow-up to ‘Miss Anthropocene’, saying it will be a “space opera” centred around a lesbian AI being.
  The record will be the star’s sixth album and will be her first for her new label, Columbia Records.READ MORE: Grimes – ‘Miss Anthropocene’ review: an iconoclast continues to march to the beat of her own drumOn an Instagram post of her with pink hair and fang-like teeth, a fan asked the musician what
  
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• Demi Lovato praises Lizzo for correcting paparazzo over pronoun use

  02-07-2021 23:46 via music-news.com
  
  Lizzo has backed Demi Lovato's transition to non-binary.
  
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• Cardi B Is ‘Thankful’ She Didn’t Get That Face Tattoo She Wanted as a Teenager

  02-07-2021 23:37
  
  Cardi B planned to see stars long before her journey to Hollywood. The 28-year-old rapper took to Twitter to reveal the face tattoo she nearly had.
  “Everyday I’m thankful at the fact that [I] ain’t get this face tatt I wanted when I was 16,” she wrote. But what design would’ve graced Cardi’s face you might ask? “Little stars from the top of my eyebrow swirling down to my jaw,” the “WAP” artist wrote in response to her original
  
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• Halsey to reveal fourth album artwork and release date next week

  02-07-2021 23:34 via nme.com
  
  Halsey will reveal the artwork and release date for their upcoming fourth studio album next week, it has been reported.
  Earlier this week, the star confirmed the record – which is titled ‘If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power’ – was on the way.READ MORE: Halsey – ‘Manic’ review: stream-of-consciousness musings on family, love, and fameNow, as noted by Pop Crave, Halsey’s official website for the new record has been updated with a countdown.
  
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• First Spin: The Week’s Best New Dance Tracks From Uniiqu3, Wave Racer & More

  02-07-2021 23:23
  
  This week, we saw the valuation of the global dance music industry slide to a 10-year low in the wake of the pandemic, got a new compilation album from the Monstercat vaults and spoke with Detroit techno icon DJ Minx about her decision to come out as gay during Pride Month.
  New music? We’ve got that too. From Jersey club to indie dance, here are the best new dance tracks out this week.
  Uniiqu3, “Outside Wit It Freestyle”From songs like Bree Runway’s “Hot Hot”
  
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• BTS Agency Hybe Takes Legal Action Against “Perpetrators of Malicious Postings”

  02-07-2021 23:06 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  BTS agency Hybe has officially taken legal action against “perpetrators of malicious postings” targeting today’s most popular K-pop group. Hybe (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), which made a series of high-profile changes at the executive level yesterday, just recently detailed its criticism-focused legal actions. According to this straightforward message, the South Korea-based company (and specifically its […]
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• Avelino announces new project ‘Ego Kills’ and shares new track ‘100k’

  02-07-2021 22:48 via nme.com
  
  Avelino has announced a new project called ‘Ego Kills’ and shared the latest track to be taken from it, called ‘100k’.
  ‘Ego Kills’ will mark the MC’s first non-single release since his 2017 mixtape ‘No Bullshit’, which was his fourth tape overall.
  “Announcing my tape is a beautiful feeling because I remember when it was just a dream,” said Avelino of today’s (July 2) news. “I feel lucky to be this phenomenal and have t
  
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• Bobby Gillespie and Jehnny Beth Capture the Awkwardness of Divorce on ‘Utopian Ashes’

  02-07-2021 22:37 via rollingstone.com
  
  With moments of beauty and a few songs that make you want to scream primally, the collaboration never rises to either artist's full potential
  
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• First Out: New Music from Isaac Dunbar, Janelle Monáe, Snow Tha Product & More

  02-07-2021 22:20
  
  Pride Month has officially come to an end, but the new music from your favorite queer artists is still coming out. Billboard Pride is here to help with First Out, our weekly roundup of some of the best new music releases from LGBTQ artists.
  From Isaac Dunbar’s uplifting new single to Brandi Carlile’s latest song, check out just a few of our favorite releases from this week below:Isaac Dunbar, “Celebrate”Sure, Pride Month may officially be done, but Isaac Du
  
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• First Stream Latin: New Music From Tainy & Yandel, Paula Cendejas & More

  02-07-2021 22:18
  
  First Stream Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs, albums and videos recommended by the Billboard Latin editors. Check out this week’s picks below.
  Tainy & Yandel, “Deja Vu” (Neon 16/Y Entertainment)
  A certified slam-dunk hit, Tainy and Yandel don’t disappoint with “Deja Vu,” a reggaeton anthem that previews the pair’s first-ever upcoming joint album titled Dynasty. Two major forces in the genre, it’s not the first
  
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• New Around the World: Colombia Doubles Up With Two Versions of ‘Poblado’

  02-07-2021 22:15
  
  Six weeks ago, Colombian newcomers Crissin, Totoy El Frio and Natan & Shander arrived on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart with “Poblado.” A week later, the song entered the Billboard Global 200. As it remains on both rankings (at Nos. 111 and 184, respectively), a remix with some familiar faces debuts separately on the July 3-dated surveys. J Balvin, Karol G and Nicky Jam score the week’s highest debut on both the Global Excl. U.S. chart (No. 44) and the Global 200 (No
  
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• Cop plays Taylor Swift during clash with protestors to stop footage going on YouTube

  02-07-2021 22:11 via nme.com
  
  A cop was recorded playing a Taylor Swift song during a clash with protestors in an attempt to get any footage of him pulled from YouTube for copyright infringement.
  Protestors gathered at the Alameda County Courthouse in Oakland, California yesterday (July 1), where the pre-trial hearing of San Leandro Police Officer Jason Fletcher was taking place.READ MORE: Taylor Swift – ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’ review: a celebration of the star’s breakout albumHe is f
  
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• HeadCount Launches ‘Save the Vote!’ Campaign Amid Battle Against Voting Restrictions

  02-07-2021 22:02
  
  Under Florida’s new voting law, every time a kid with a clipboard approaches you to register to vote at a Dave Matthews Band concert, that kid must tell you: “But, by the way, your application might not make it in time for the next election.”
  “It’s just an unnecessary thing that is, honestly, not even true,” says Tappan Vickery, voter engagement director for HeadCount, the voter-registration group that sued Florida officials over the law in U.S. District Court
  
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• Lil’ Kim Claps Back at 50 Cent Over BET Awards Meme: ‘Let It Go’

  02-07-2021 22:01
  
  The age-old drama continues between Lil’ Kim and 50 Cent.
  The two rappers have a love/hate relationship that dates back to 2002 and leads all the way up to now, when Lil’ Kim called out 50 Cent via Instagram on Friday (July 2) for his comments regarding her BET Awards look.
  Kim performed at the awards show on Sunday as part of a Queen Latifah tribute, sporting a white hood and angular blonde bangs. A couple of days later, 50 Cent posted side-by-side photos comparing the “Crush
  
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• A Tribe Called Quest’s song royalties NFT has sold for £61,000

  02-07-2021 21:56 via nme.com
  
  A Tribe Called Quest have sold a portion of their song royalties to a lucky bidder in the form of an NFT (non-fungible token).READ MORE: Burning Banksys and rubbish tweets: these are the most WTF NFTs so farThe iconic rap group – consisting Q-Tip, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, and the late Phife Dawg – announced earlier this week that they had joined forces with music royalties marketplace Royalty Exchange for their first foray into the world of cryptocurrency.
  Up for grabs as part of the au
  
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• Apple Quickly Settles Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over ‘Amazing Stories’

  02-07-2021 21:51 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Apple has settled the copyright infringement lawsuit that Oakland-based music-industry professional Darrell Jackson filed against it and other defendants about 14 months ago, over the use of a song entitled “Side Show” in the Apple TV+ anthology series Amazing Stories. Darrell Jackson – who is the sole owner of music-production company JED Productions and publishing […]
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• Tom Odell released fears writing about his anxiety

  02-07-2021 21:31 via music-news.com
  
  Tom Odell was diagnosed with chronic anxiety in 2018.
  
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• Big Red Machine & Taylor Swift, Brent Faiyaz & Drake, More: What’s Your Favorite New Music Release? Vote!

  02-07-2021 21:29
  
  Before fireworks light up the sky for the Fourth of July, superstar collaborations are blowing up the music business.
  After The National’s Aaron Dessner and Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon teamed up with Taylor Swift on her Grammy-winning album Folklore and its sister LP Evermore, she lent a hand to their indie-folk outfit Big Red Machine’s brand-new song “Renegade.”
  Brent Faiyaz enlisted Drake to throw a verse in and The Neptunes to
  
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• Police stop The Lathums from busking because they’re too “well known”

  02-07-2021 21:22 via nme.com
  
  A busking gig by The Lathums was stopped from going ahead by police because the band are too “well known”.READ MORE: The Lathums: Wigan heroes on local pride, topping the charts and supporting BlossomsThe Wigan band were due to go on a ‘mini busking’ tour on Wednesday (June 30), starting in their hometown before moving on to Manchester.
  However, after the gig in Wigan went ahead successfully, Greater Manchester Police stopped their gig at Piccadilly Gardens
  
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• Billie Eilish Reveals Her Next ‘Happier Than Ever’ Single ‘NDA’

  02-07-2021 21:18
  
  Billie Eilish’s long-awaited sophomore album Happier Than Ever is due this month, and she’s getting fans ready for the project with another single.
  On Friday (July 2), Eilish posted a contorted image of her face to reveal her next single, and she’s not keeping her lips sealed about it. Titled “NDA,” the song will be released next Friday, July 9, along with a music video.
  “‘NDA’ SONG AND VIDEO OUT NEXT FRIDAY JULY 9TH JSHVKSJCIKSHCJSKCBUSK
  
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• Alabama’s Randy Owen on the Iconic Country Band’s 50th Anniversary Tour and Surviving the Pandemic

  02-07-2021 21:03
  When Alabama steps on stage tonight (July 2) to kick off a two-night stand at Bridgestone Arena, it will mark two historic moments — the launch of the iconic country band’s 50th anniversary tour, and the first full capacity concert at the Nashville venue since the pandemic started in March 2020.
  In his only conversation about the tour, Alabama’s legendary lead vocalist/principal songwriter Randy Owen says the band’s concert being Bridgestone’s first full concert is
  
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• New California Budget Includes $150M for Independent Music Venues

  02-07-2021 20:52
  
  The California State Legislature has prioritized live music recovery in its new state budget. On June 28, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the state’s 2021-2022 budget into law, which provides $150 million for independent venues and promoters.
  The California Venues Grant Program will fall under California’s Office of the Small Business Advocate’s (CalOSBA) domain, which will help administer funds to eligible venues. Eligible v
  
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• Executive Turntable: New Hires at Academy of Country Music, Roc Nation CEO Joins Jay-Z’s Cannabis Company

  02-07-2021 20:29
  
  The Academy of Country Music announced four new promotions: Brandon Campbell to director, creative and content; Bridget Cirone to manager, marketing; Libby Gardner to manager, creative and content; and Jen Heaton to vp strategic partnerships.
  Heaton has been with the Academy of Country Music since 2017, most recently serving as director of strategic partnerships. In her new role, Heaton will continue to plan and execute the ACM and ACM Lifting Lives partner programs and report to Acade
  
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• G Herbo Recruits Polo G, 21 Savage & Gunna For New Album ’25′: Stream It Now

  02-07-2021 20:22
  
  Billboard chart-topper and platinum-selling artist G Herbo released his fourth studio album, titled 25, via Machine Entertainment Group and Republic Records on Friday (July 2). It comes just one day after Herbo premiered the music video for his track, “I Don’t Wanna Die.”
  The 19-track project features special appearances from fellow artists including Polo G, Lil Tjay, 21 Savage, The Kid LAROI and Gunna. It’s available for streaming on all music platforms.
  25 comes one yea
  
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• Slaves’ Isaac Holman shares Damon Albarn-assisted ‘Too Shy For Tennis’

  02-07-2021 20:19 via nme.com
  
  Slaves’ Isaac Holman has shared his first solo track, the Damon Albarn-assisted ‘Too Shy For Tennis’ – you can watch the video for it below.READ MORE: Damon Albarn: “I had to do something to lift me out of these storms”The punk duo’s drummer and singer is embarking on a new solo project under the moniker Baby Dave.
  ‘Too Shy For Tennis’ was originally recorded in Holman’s living room, but was later fine-tuned with the help of Albarn
  
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• See Jeff Tweedy Cover Japanese Breakfast’s ‘Kokomo, IN’

  02-07-2021 20:04 via rollingstone.com
  
  "Wilco has been such a huge influence on my music for so many years," Michelle Zauner writes
  
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• Dave teases new collaboration with Stormzy coming next week

  02-07-2021 19:57 via nme.com
  
  Dave and Stormzy appear to be collaborating on something new which is set to be revealed next week.READ MORE: Dave at the Brits: how his searing performance of ‘Black’ took on every racist tosser in the countryDave, who released his Mercury Music Prize-winning debut ‘Psychodrama‘ in 2019, took to social media this afternoon (July 2) to post a picture of him and Stormzy along with the caption, “July 9th”.
  While the rapper (real name David Orobosa Omoregie) didn
  
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• Siegelman Stable: The Unlikely Story Behind the Horse Logo Suddenly Everywhere in Music Fashion

  02-07-2021 19:54
  
  If every outfit tells a story, Future’s told quite a tale when he was spotted wearing a Siegelman Stable hat at his extravagant Miami birthday celebration last November. The 37-year-old rapper was gifted the hat, black with a golden horse trotting across the front panels, by Max Siegelman — through his stylist, Bobby Wesley — and he immediately made it a heavy rotation piece. Not only did he rock the black one on his birthday, but he also donned a red and gold one in the studio
  
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• Cardi B, Ed Sheeran, Jonas Brothers, The Weeknd & More of the Week’s Biggest Winners (July 2)

  02-07-2021 19:49
  
  This week was booming with baby news, from Cardi B’s surprise baby bump at the BET Awards to J Balvin’s sweet baby picture.
  But while some artists are expanding their families, others are expanding their expertise in the entertainment field. The Weeknd announced his upcoming HBO drama series that he’s starring in and co-writing, while Young Thug is set to make his acting debut in a musical drama from producers Paul Feig and Tiffany Haddish.Take a look at Bil
  
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• Executive of the Week: Interscope Geffen A&M Executive VP Nir Seroussi

  02-07-2021 19:42
  
  Last fall, Colombian-American singer and artist Kali Uchis released Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios) on Interscope, her second major label album and, importantly, her first Spanish-language album. The project was well received, and its first two singles, “Aqui Yo Mando” with Rico Nasty and “La Luz (Fin)” with Jhay Cortez, helped build the hype for the release, with the latter reaching the Latin Pop Airplay chart.
  But at the beginning of 2021, the Sin Miedo track &ldq
  
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• Jamie Talks A-List Collabs, New Music and Honest Lyrics: ‘You Don’t Have to Filter Yourself’

  02-07-2021 19:37 via rollingstone.com
  
  The singer and rapper's edgy new sound and assertive lyrics that are helping to shed any preconceived perceptions of K-pop for good
  
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• Watch Nandi Bushell interview Arctic Monkeys’ Matt Helders

  02-07-2021 19:36 via nme.com
  
  Nandi Bushell has shared a video of her interviewing Arctic Monkeys drummer Matt Helders, following her jam session with him last week.READ MORE: 11-year-old drummer Nandi Bushell’s greatest cover songsThe Arctic Monkey visited Bushell at her home on Saturday (June 26), with the young musician teasing an interview and jam on her Instagram page.
  During the chat – which Bushell said was her first time conducting an interview – the two drummers discussed their top five favourite b
  
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• Janelle Monáe’s Soulful New Single ‘Stronger’ Will Move You To Action

  02-07-2021 19:17
  
  Janelle Monáe just dropped her new R&B soul song ”Stronger” today (July 2). The track is set to appear in 'We the People,' a 10-episode Netflix animated series about American civic rights and citizenship. Listen to the song now.
  
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• Ed Sheeran scores 10th UK Number One single with ‘Bad Habits’

  02-07-2021 19:15 via nme.com
  
  Ed Sheeran has scored his 10th UK Number One single with his comeback track ‘Bad Habits’.READ MORE: Ed Sheeran’s new song ‘Bad Habits’ is an on-trend bop from one of the savviest men in popThe pop wunderkind’s new track, which arrived last week (June 25), debuted at the top spot with over 92,000 chart sales, which were helped on with 8.7million streams.
  The chart-topper gives Sheeran his 10th UK Number One, making him only the ninth act in Official Charts hist
  
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• Federal Court Dismisses RCN’s Countersuit Against Rightscorp, Major Labels

  02-07-2021 19:03 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Back in October of 2020, Princeton-headquartered RCN Corporation filed a countersuit against the major labels for allegedly issuing fraudulent piracy claims. Now, a New Jersey federal court has dismissed the internet service provider’s counterclaim. The underlying courtroom confrontation – one of several that the Big Three labels have initiated against ISPs in recent years – […]
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• Billie Eilish announces new song ‘NDA’, arriving next week

  02-07-2021 18:49 via nme.com
  
  Billie Eilish has announced details of another new song called ‘NDA’, which is set to be released next week.READ MORE: Garbage’s Shirley Manson: “We have Billie Eilish to thank for the sudden interest in the girls out of step with pop culture”The track will feature on the star’s second album, ‘Happier Than Ever’, which will arrive on July 30.
  After teasing a new announcement on her Instagram Story yesterday (July 1), Eilish revealed the news o
  
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• Machine Gun Kelly Film About Troubled Musician Changes Title After Criticism From Mac Miller’s Brother

  02-07-2021 18:41 via rollingstone.com
  
  Original title, Good News, was a nod to Miller's first posthumous single
  
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• Gloria Trevi Opens Up About Her Social Work & Music Projects on the Way: Watch

  02-07-2021 18:36
  
  Gloria Trevi was recognized with the special premio compromiso award at the 2021 Heat Latin Music Awards Thursday night (July 1), honoring the social commitment she’s had throughout the years via her Ana Dalai Foundation.
  “I’m a very committed person,” she exclusively tells Billboard. “With my work, my family, and my fans who overall, I consider my tribe.”
  Through her foundation, named after her late daughter, the Mexican singer supports the well-being and dev
  
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• Bop Shop: Songs From Mac Miller, Doja Cat, Fletcher, And More

  02-07-2021 18:36
  
  This week's Bop Shop features a posthumous contribution from Mac Miller, a bonus cut from Doja Cat, and songs from Fletcher, Loona, Miloe, and more.
  
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• Action and Emotion: Composer Brian Tyler on Writing the F9 Score

  02-07-2021 18:23
  
  F9, the ninth instalment of the Fast and the Furious film franchise, arrived with a bang, opening last weekend to $70 million in North America, the best start for a Hollywood film in over a year.
  As usual, the musical artists who have roles and cameos in the film were under the spotlight — as was the soundtrack, featuring highly curated songs by top and up and coming names in Latin and urban music. But while soundtracks in the Fast and the Furious franchise change with the seasons and
  
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• First Stream: New Music From Big Red Machine & Taylor Swift, Brent Faiyaz & Drake and More

  02-07-2021 18:20
  
  Billboard’s First Stream serves as a handy guide to this Friday’s most essential releases — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond.
  This week, Big Red Machine delivers another indie-folk showcase for Taylor Swift, while Drake lends an assist to a standout Brent Faiyaz track. Check out all of this week’s First Stream picks below:
  Big Red Machine feat. Taylor Swift, “Renegade” A
  
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• Watch Wolf Alice’s blistering live performance of ‘Smile’

  02-07-2021 18:16 via nme.com
  
  Wolf Alice have shared a live performance video of ‘Smile’ on their Instagram – scroll down the page to watch it below now.
  The track features on the band’s chart-topping third album ‘Blue Weekend’, which was released last month (June 4).READ MORE: Wolf Alice: “We’re a tiny bit more comfortable in the world”The clip sees the band performing basked in green lights, delivering a blistering version of the song. The video was directed b
  
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• Ed Sheeran had to be “talked out” of buying an island and moving to Ghana

  02-07-2021 18:16 via nme.com
  
  Ed Sheeran has revealed how he’s had to be talked out of some major life decisions, including buying private islands and moving to Ghana for three years.
  The singer explained that manager Stuart Camp is always on hand when he comes up with ambitious plans in order to “talk him down” from them.
  “Musical stuff I never get talked down from,” he said alongside Camp on James and Oliver Phelps’ podcast Normal Not Normal, per Metro.
  “Stu, what’s the most
  
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• The Ultimate Festival Guide

  02-07-2021 18:11 via rollingstone.com
  
  15 essential items to pack in your festival kit to keep you clean, safe, organized and virus-free
  
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• Yungeen Ace Is Ready to Carry Jacksonville on His Back: ‘There’s a New Light Shining on Our City’

  02-07-2021 18:10
  
  The thought of knowing you’re not supposed to be here can be a chilling thought for some people. After being the lone survivor of a deadly drive-by shooting that took the lives of some of his closest friends and younger brother three years ago, Jacksonville, FL, rapper Yungeen Ace is past the point of letting his mind play tricks on him.  
  “I try to stay busy, so my mind doesn’t go [all over the place],” Ace tells Billboard. “I keep my eyes on the pri
  
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• Questlove Brings Mythical ‘Summer of Soul’ Back to Life

  02-07-2021 18:02
  
  “Are you ready, Black people … are you really ready?”
  Nina Simone’s melodic rallying cry galvanized a teeming audience prior to her stirring performance at the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival. The singer-activist was part of a stellar lineup that included Stevie Wonder, Mavis Staples and Sly and the Family Stone. Now 52 years later, a national audience can get ready to witness Black culture’s deep-rooted impact on music, fashion and history through the film Summer of
  
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• Missy Elliott Got a Killer Custom Lambo From Her Mom For Her 50th Birthday: ‘She Said I Work So Hard’

  02-07-2021 18:00
  
  A family that balls together, stays together. Just ask Missy Elliott, who celebrated her 50th birthday in the highest style on Thursday (July 1) with the gift of a custom black Lamborghini with neon green accents, courtesy of her mom.
  “Thank you mommy 4 my BDAY gift she got me a SVJ Lambo roadster she said I work so hard I have been in the industry over 25 yrs and only had 3 vacations but this BDAY is Amazing & I Thank y’all for my BDAY wishes I LOVE YALL,” Elliott tweeted
  
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• Demi Lovato calls Lizzo a “fucking Queen” for defending their pronouns

  02-07-2021 17:48 via nme.com
  
  Demi Lovato has thanked Lizzo for defending their pronouns after a photographer misgendered them, calling her a “fucking queen”.
  The R&B star was snapped by paparazzi wearing a top with Lovato’s face on it while out to dinner in LA.READ MORE: Demi Lovato – ‘Dancing with the Devil… the Art of Starting Over’ review: raw, cathartic popOne of the photographers asked Lizzo: “Is that a message to Demi? Should she reach out?” The musician
  
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• BTS Agency HYBE Takes ‘Malicious’ Online Trolls to Court

  02-07-2021 17:44
  
  The K-pop genre — and especially crown jewel BTS — is known for its massive, devoted online fanbase. And HYBE plans to keep it that way. The high-power entertainment agency behind BTS, TOMORROWXTOGETHER and Seventeen just took legal action to curb “malicious” online commenters in South Korea.
  In a statement published to online fan hub Weverse, HYBE (formerly known as Big Hit Entertainment) says it filed criminal complaints in a South Korean court for defamation and i
  
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