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• H.E.R. Among Artists Educating Kids on Civics in Netflix Series ‘We the People’

  03-07-2021 23:26
  
  In addition to making great music, H.E.R. wants to be an active citizen who empowers young people with information.
  The Grammy- and Oscar-winning recording artist gets to do both in the new animated Netflix series We the People.
  Created by Chris Nee and produced by Barack and Michelle Obama, the 10-part series provides a range of civics lessons through three-minute music videos on topics that include the Bill of Rights, immigration and the courts. It features award-winning artists Lin-Manuel Mir
  
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• BJ The Chicago Kid kicks off new music campaign with cover of The-Dream’s ‘Fancy’

  03-07-2021 23:06 via nme.com
  
  BJ The Chicago Kid has shared a cover of The-Dream’s classic R&B cut ‘Fancy’ – you can listen to it below.READ MORE: The most stunning covers albums of all time: John Lennon, Rage Against The Machine, David Bowie and moreThe singer-songwriter, who has worked with the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, Chance The Rapper and more, has announced plans to begin releasing new music and content each week moving forward.
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• 5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (July 3)

  03-07-2021 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.
  Carlos Santana to Receive Special Award
  The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) unveiled this week that 10-time Grammy-winning artist Carlos Santana will be honored with the Legend Award at the 34th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards taking place on Oct. 8 via PBS. Santana, who will al
  
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• Jim Morrison Honored by Fans in Paris on 50th Anniversary of His Death

  03-07-2021 21:58
  
  Paris on Saturday (July 3) was the only place to be for die-hard Jim Morrison fans.
  Fifty years after his death at age 27, rock music lovers from France and across the world came to the Pere-Lachaise cemetery in eastern Paris where The Doors’ frontman is buried. Many brought candles and pictures, and some burned incense sticks near his grave as police watched nearby.
  “Jim and The Doors have been heroes of ours since we were kids. It’s an honor to be here and celebrate the 50th
  
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• Taylor Swift Shows Off ‘Renegade’ Photo by Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds’ Daughter James

  03-07-2021 21:38
  
  Taylor Swift is giving props to budding photographer James Reynolds, the 6-year-old daughter of the superstar singer’s friends Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds.
  On Thursday (July 1), the day before releasing “Renegade,” her new collaboration with Justin Vernon and Aaron Dessner’s indie-folk group Big Red Machine, Swift shared an artistic collage on Twitter featuring a photo of the pop star by Reynolds.
  “You wouldn’t be the first renegade to need somebody,”
  
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• Eminem’s Shady Records announces signing of Atlanta rapper Grip

  03-07-2021 21:21 via nme.com
  
  Eminem’s Shady Records has signed a new artist to its roster in the form of Atlanta rapper Grip.READ MORE: Eminem’s ‘The Marshall Mathers LP’ at 20: why it’s a misunderstood masterpieceAnnouncing the news on Thursday (July 1), Shady president Paul Rosenberg called Grip “the type of artist that brings you into his world and expresses himself through a complete composed body of work”.
  Rosenberg added in his statement: “If true album artists in this e
  
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• Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx celebrates 20 years of sobriety with powerful message

  03-07-2021 20:31 via nme.com
  
  Mötley Crüe and Sixx:A.M. bassist Nikki Sixx has shared a powerful message on the 20th anniversary of him being sober.READ MORE: Incubus’ Brandon Boyd on lockdown life, new solo material and the time Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee introduced him to PrinceTaking to social media yesterday (July 2) to mark the milestone, Sixx discussed his journey over the past two decades and encouraged anyone who has overcome alcohol dependency issues to “give back”
  
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• Listen to Killer Mike team up with Big Boi and Sleepy Brown on new track ‘Lower Case (No Cap)’

  03-07-2021 20:00 via nme.com
  
  OutKast‘s Big Boi and Sleepy Brown have released a new track called ‘Lower Case (No Cap)’ featuring Killer Mike – listen to it below.READ MORE: Run The Jewels: “The world’s gonna reset and then we’re gonna burn that motherfucker down”The song is the latest to be shared from the pair’s upcoming joint album ‘The Big Sleepover’, which was first teased in 2019 after the release of ‘Intentions’ featuring CeeLo Green.
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• Bill Cosby Might Do Comedy Tour Next, Spokesperson Suggests

  03-07-2021 19:37
  
  Bill Cosby’s next step could be a comedy tour.
  The newly freed comedian’s spokesperson Andrew Wyatt told reporters Thursday, including from the The Philadelphia Inquirer, that Cosby has been “been talking to a number of promoters and comedy club owners” and “is just excited the way the world is welcoming him back.” Wyatt added to Inside Edition, “A number of promoters have called. Comedy club owners have called. People want to see him.”
  The 83-year
  
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• Drake, Dua Lipa & More Show Support for Sha’Carri Richardson After Olympic Suspension

  03-07-2021 18:44
  
  Musicians are standing with Sha’Carri Richardson.
  On Friday (July 2), the 21-year-old sprinter, who won the women’s 100-meter dash in June, was suspended from the U.S. Olympic team after testing positive for THC, a chemical found in marijuana.
  Following news of her 30-day suspension, music stars like Drake, Dua Lipa and Gabrielle Union took to social media to show their support for Richardson.“They know she woulda ATE,” Drake captioned a photo of the star athlete on his I
  
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• Missy Elliott's mother splashes out on Lamborghini for her birthday

  03-07-2021 16:31 via music-news.com
  
  Rapper Missy Elliott turned 50 on Thursday.
  
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• Taylor Swift and Adele collaboration rumours sparked by song registration

  03-07-2021 16:01 via nme.com
  
  Fans are convinced that a Taylor Swift and Adele collaboration is on the way, after a song titled ‘Broken Hearts’ was apparently registered online – with both artists named as writers.READ MORE: Taylor Swift – ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’ review: a celebration of the star’s breakout albumThe track appears on a SESAC (the Society of European Stage Authors and Composers) registry, one of the oldest performance rights organisations in the United
  
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• Listen to Local Natives’ sun-kissed remix of Manchester Orchestra’s ‘Bed Head’

  03-07-2021 15:15 via nme.com
  
  Local Natives have remixed Manchester Orchestra – listen to the band’s pop-leaning take on ‘Bed Head’ below.READ MORE: Manchester Orchestra – ‘The Million Masks Of God’ review: indie’s grand architects settle into their strideThe original track appears on the Atlanta indie-rockers’ recent sixth album ‘The Million Masks Of God’, which came out in April via Loma Vista.
  In the new remix, Local Natives turn the driving rock song on it
  
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• Róisín Murphy shares ‘The Reflex Revisions’ remix tracks

  03-07-2021 13:28 via nme.com
  
  Róisín Murphy has announced details of a new remix release titled ‘The Reflex Revisions’ – listen below.READ MORE: Róisín Murphy on the disco revival: “I’m back to snatch Dua Lipa and Jessie Ware’s wigs!”London-based French producer The Reflex – AKA Nicolas Laugier – has reworked singles ‘Incapable’ and ‘Narcissus’ from Murphy’s lauded 2020 album ‘Róisín Machin
  
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• David Guetta, Mistajam and John Newman share remix of Whitney Houston classic

  03-07-2021 13:27 via nme.com
  
  David Guetta, Mistajam and John Newman have teamed up on a new rework of Whitney Houston classic ‘How Will I Know’.
  New track ‘If You Really Love Me (How Will I Know)’ sees the three artists giving the 1985 track a 21st century twist.
  “Who can resist the chorus from such a classic record as ‘How Will I Know!'” Guetta said in a statement. “Full of old school Piano House grooves, this has sunshine all the way through it. Working with MistaJam and Joh
  
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• Ed Sheeran brings home 10th UK Number 1 single with Bad Habits

  03-07-2021 13:26 via music-news.com
  
  Ed Sheeran makes a triumphant return to the Official Singles Chart this week as his new single Bad Habits debuts at Number 1.
  
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• Nas shares 25th anniversary edition of ‘It Was Written’ with unreleased material

  03-07-2021 12:35 via nme.com
  
  Nas has celebrated 25 years of his classic album ‘It Was Written’ by sharing a deluxe edition of the album featuring unreleased material.
  The two rare tracks, ‘Silent Murder’ and ‘Street Dreams (Bonus Verse)’, have previously been unavailable on streaming services.READ MORE: Nas on being a hip-hop legend: “I’m rapping the same way I did when I was on the block”As part of the celebrations, the label Get On Down are set to release limited editi
  
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• Alex Lifeson says there’s “no way Rush will ever exist again” without Neil Peart

  03-07-2021 12:34 via nme.com
  
  Alex Lifeson has confirmed that there will be no Rush reunion in the future.READ MORE: Neil Peart obituary, 1952-2020: The Professor of drums who weaved fantasy into rockSpeaking on SiriusXM’s ‘Trunk Nation with Eddie Trunk’ earlier this week (per Blabbermouth), the guitarist said: “I know Rush fans are a unique bunch, and I love them. It was a really good two-way relationship. But I think, really, Rush ended in 2015. There’s no way Rush will ever exist again b
  
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• Ed Sheeran had to be talked out of relocating to Ghana

  03-07-2021 12:31 via music-news.com
  
  The Bad Habits hitmaker admits advice from his representative Stuart Camp has been invaluable to him over the years.
  
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• Enny announces details of debut EP ‘Under 25’

  03-07-2021 12:03 via nme.com
  
  Enny has announced details of her debut EP, ‘Under 25’, set to come out later this month.READ MORE: Enny’s ‘Peng Black Girls’ is a joyous celebration of individualityThe EP features hit single ‘Peng Black Girls’, which was recently given a new remix featuring Jorja Smith. ‘Under 25’ will come out on July 16 via FAMM.
  Speaking of the EP in a statement, Enny said: “This project concept was birthed in the most confusing time of my early 20
  
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• Listen to four previously unreleased Tom Petty tracks from ‘Angel Dream’ anniversary album

  03-07-2021 11:47 via nme.com
  
  A special 25th anniversary version of Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers‘ soundtrack album for Edward Burns’ 1996 film She’s The One has been released, with four previously unheard songs included – listen below.READ MORE: Tom Petty – ‘Wildflowers & All The Rest’ review: 10 ‘new’ songs honour the wishes of an all-time greatEntitled ‘Angel Dream’, the updated album is a remixed, remastered and reimagined version of the gr
  
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• Tyler Posey's EP details drugs struggle

  03-07-2021 11:29 via music-news.com
  
  Tyler Posey says his new EP tells about his struggle with drugs and getting sober.
  
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• Rag’n’Bone Man shares full band video for new single ‘Alone’

  03-07-2021 11:04 via nme.com
  
  Rag’n’Bone Man has shared an atmospheric music video to accompany his latest single ‘Alone’.READ MORE: Rag’n’Bone Man – ‘Life in Misadventure’ album review: heartless power-pop by numbersThe track is the latest to be taken from his latest album ‘Life By Misadventure’, following previous single ‘Crossfire’ back in May.
  The artist explained in a press statement that ‘Alone’ was written following conversa
  
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• Bruce Dickinson has heavy metal in his leg since hip operation

  03-07-2021 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson has revealed he has "five-and-a-half inches of metal hammered" into his leg following his hip replacement surgery but is now completely pain free.
  
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• Sports Team announce details of annual Margate bus trip

  03-07-2021 11:03 via nme.com
  
  Sports Team have announced details of their third annual Margate bus trip – get all the info below.
  Every summer, the band take a minibus of fans down to the Kent seaside for a day-long gig. This year, the festivities are taking place at Dreamland.READ MORE: A day out at the seaside with Sports Team, the band reinvigorating UK indieOn July 23, the band will be joined by TV Priest, English Teacher, Los Bitchos, Bull and Courting for the show, which will see all proceeds going to the Stageha
  
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• Celeste shares reimagined version of ‘Stop This Flame’ with producer RX

  03-07-2021 10:17 via nme.com
  
  Celeste has reimagined her song ‘Stop This Flame’ as a dancefloor smash with help of producer RX – listen to the new version below.
  The track appears on the singer’s debut album ‘Not Your Muse’, which was released in January and made her the first female British solo artist to reach number one with her debut album for five years.READ MORE: Celeste: “This album is me taking a firm stance and saying, ‘This is who I am'”For the new version,
  
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• Taylor Swift shares photo taken by Blake Lively's eldest daughter

  03-07-2021 09:31 via music-news.com
  
  The pop superstar shared a collage of pictures online on Friday.
  
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• Shawn Mendes says anxiety helps him to write better music

  03-07-2021 09:04 via music-news.com
  
  Shawn Mendes claims he writes better music when he is feeling anxious or emotional.
  
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• Lulu rations chat on gig days

  03-07-2021 09:04 via music-news.com
  
  Lulu doesn't speak in the mornings and"rations" her afternoon phone calls to preserve her voice before a concert.
  
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• Scott Weiland and Robert Trujillo’s sons have formed a new band called Blu Weekend

  03-07-2021 06:54 via nme.com
  
  Noah Weiland and Tye Trujillo – the sons of late Stone Temple Pilots singer Scott Weiland and Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo, respectively – have formed a new project under the moniker Blu Weekend.READ MORE: Metallica: every single album ranked and ratedThe band, fleshed out with guitarist Anthony Laurie and drummer Jackson Morris, made their debut at the iHollywood Film Festival last weekend, where they performed as part of the premiere festivities for Charvel documentary The Ori
  
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• Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy covers Japanese Breakfast’s ‘Kokomo, IN’

  03-07-2021 06:34 via nme.com
  
  Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy has shared an intimate cover of Japanese Breakfast‘s ‘Kokomo, IN’ via his latest Instagram Live.
  Tweedy, from a side profile, is seen seated in front of some outlandish curtains, his cozy acoustic version of Japanese Breakfast’s ‘Jubilee’ cut matching the original’s dreamlike ambience.READ MORE: Japanese Breakfast – ‘Jubilee’ review: indie rocker’s bold statement of ambitionUpon seeing Tweedy’s ren
  
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• Curb Records sues Tennessee governor over transphobic bathroom bill

  03-07-2021 06:26 via nme.com
  
  Curb Records – alongside its philanthropic offshoot, the Mike Curb Foundation – has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the divisive Tennessee law HB 1182, which forces trans-friendly businesses to advertise that they allow gender-diverse patrons to use their facilities using demeaning language.
  House Bill 1182 went into effect on Thursday (July 1) and requires businesses to post a warning sign if they allow transgender customers to use their bathrooms. The signs – which Curb R
  
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• How to Watch ‘A Capitol Fourth’ With Jimmy Buffett & More

  03-07-2021 03:39
  
  When Vanessa Williams hosts this year’s televised Capitol Fourth celebration, she will not only honor the nation’s traditional independence day, but also the country’s newly designated holiday: Juneteenth.
  Williams, who was the first Black woman to be crowned Miss America, will sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which has served as the Black National Anthem.
  “It’s in celebration of the wonderful opportunity that we now have to celebrate Juneteenth. So we
  
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• How to Watch ‘Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular’

  03-07-2021 03:26
  
  The traditional Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks show will return to New York City this weekend after the pandemic forced changes to the celebration in 2020.
  The fireworks will be launched from five barges in the East River starting at 9:25 p.m. on Sunday (July 4), said Will Coss, executive producer of the show.
  The show will be broadcast live on NBC as part of a two-hour special featuring Blake Shelton, the Jonas Brothers with Marshmello, the Black Pumas, Coldplay, OneRepublic and Reba McE
  
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• Marilyn Manson Faces Fourth Sexual Assault Lawsuit

  03-07-2021 02:59 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Marilyn Manson is facing another sexual assault lawsuit from a fourth woman. Manson is being sued by model and entertainer Ashley Morgan Smithline for sexual assault, sexual battery, unlawful imprisonment, and more. Smithline filed the lawsuit on June 29 in a California federal court. She is one of many women who spoke out about alleged […]
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• George Porter Jr. Premieres Video for ‘Cryin for Hope’: Watch

  03-07-2021 02:58
  
  Legendary bassist George Porter Jr. has released the video for “Crying for Hope,” a powerful anthem that combines the signature sound of Porter’s iconic funk group The Meters with a message of  resistance and urgency for 2021.
  The New Orleans funk master and Meters founding member released the title track for his 2021 album on March 26 via Controlled Substance Sounds Labs and Color Red. The Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, named one of the 50 Greatest Bass
  
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• Now Congress is Inviting Britney Spears to Speak on Her Conservatorship

  03-07-2021 02:41 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Several US Congressional representatives are inviting Britney Spears to speak about her conservatorship. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) is leading the charge alongside a handful of Republicans who want Spears to testify before Congress. “You have been mistreated by America’s legal system. We want to help,” Gaetz writes to Spears in a letter sent on Wednesday after […]
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• Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line Were ‘Meant to Be’ in YouTube’s Billion Views Club

  03-07-2021 01:33
  
  It was clearly meant to be that Bebe Rexha’s 2017 megahit “Meant to Be,” featuring Florida Georgia Line, enters YouTube’s Billion Views Club.
  “Meant to Be” is Florida Georgia Line’s first entry in the Billion Views Club, while Rexha scores her second after her feature credit on David Guetta’s 2014 hit “Hey Mama,” which also features Nicki Minaj and Afrojack.
  Rexha’s country-pop crossover hit earned the pop star her
  
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• Jamie Lynn Spears Asks for Death Threats Against Her & Her Kids to End After Britney Court Hearing

  03-07-2021 00:27
  
  Four days after Jamie Lynn Spears spoke out in support of her big sister Britney Spears, she’s pleading with people to stop sending her family death threats.
  “Hi, I respect that everyone has the right to express themselves, but can we please stop with the death threats, especially the death threats to children,” she wrote in a short note on her Instagram Story with her initials “JLS.”
  Jamie has two daughters, Maddie Briann Aldridge, 13, and Ivey Joan
  
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