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• Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck Kiss in Steamy New Instagram Photo

  24-07-2021 23:18
  
  Bennifer 2.0 has officially been confirmed with a kiss shared on Jennifer Lopez’s own Instagram account.
  “5 2 … what it do,” Lopez captioned a series of new photos shared on social media on Saturday (July 24), her 52nd birthday. The first three photos, which show the “Cambia el Paso” singer rocking a fierce look in a bikini on a boat, are captivating enough, but the final photo is the one that will get people talking this weekend.
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• Don Broco announce warm-up gigs ahead of Slam Dunk Festival

  24-07-2021 23:13 via nme.com
  
  Don Broco have announced they’ll be doing a short run of warm-up gigs ahead of their headline performances at this year’s Slam Dunk Festival.
  The Bedford band, who recently announced the release of their their fourth studio album, ‘Amazing Things’, will play Oxford’s O2 Academy, Bristol’s O2 Academy, and Bournemouth’s O2 Academy this coming August and September.
  The gigs will take place after an already sold-out hometown show at Bedford’s Esqu
  
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• Kanye West Has Decided Not to Perform at Rolling Loud Miami — UPDATE

  24-07-2021 22:32
  
  UPDATE (July 24): After planning a performance Sunday at Rolling Loud Miami, Kanye West has decided not to hit the stage at the festival after all, Billboard has learned. West’s decision not to perform follows a social media report that he has pushed back the release of his 10th studio album, Donda, to August after the project didn’t materialize on Friday as planned.
  Previously: This Sunday, Kanye West will take center stage at Rolling Loud Miami, a source close to the situation tell
  
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• Prosecutors Air More Claims in R. Kelly Case, One Involving an Underage Boy

  24-07-2021 21:47
  
  Federal prosecutors in R. Kelly’s sex trafficking case say he had sexual contact with an underage boy in addition to girls, and the government wants jurors in his upcoming sex trafficking trial to hear those claims.
  Prosecutors aired a wide-ranging raft of additional allegations — but not new charges — against the R&B star in a court filing Friday (July 23). Jury selection is due to start Aug. 9 in a New York federal court for Kelly, who denies ever abusing anyone.
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• Listen to Jake Bugg’s comforting new single, ‘Downtown’

  24-07-2021 21:15 via nme.com
  
  Jake Bugg has released a new single called ‘Downtown’ – you can listen to it below.
  The tenderhearted track is the latest preview from the Nottingham singer-songwriter’s upcoming fifth studio album, ‘Saturday Night, Sunday Morning’, due out August 20 via RCA Records.
  Following recent singles ‘All I Need’ and ‘Lost’, ‘Downtown’ – which is produced by Jamie Hartman – hears Bugg deliver a beautiful, p
  
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• Britney Spears Shares Racy Photos in Nothing But Daisy Dukes Amid Conservatorship Battle

  24-07-2021 21:02
  
  Britney Spears is baring it all in her latest social media post.
  On Friday (July 23), the 39-year-old pop superstar shared a pair of racy photos of herself on Instagram wearing nothing but a pair of unbuttoned denim cut-off shorts. In the snapshots, the “Oops!…I Did It Again” singer poses topless outdoors with her hands covering her chest.
  Spears captioned one image with only an emoji of a potted plant, and the other with stars.The sizzling pics caught the attention of several
  
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• Britney Spears Shares Racy Photo in Nothing But Daisy Dukes Amid Conservatorship Battle

  24-07-2021 21:02
  
  Britney Spears is baring it all in her latest social media post.
  On Friday (July 23), the 39-year-old pop superstar shared a racy photo of herself on Instagram wearing nothing but a pair of unbuttoned denim cut-off shorts. In the snapshot, the “Oops!…I Did It Again” singer poses topless outdoors with her hands covering her chest.
  Spears captioned the image with only an emoji of a potted plant.The sizzling pic caught the attention of several stars, including fellow singer Tinas
  
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• Watch Jimmy Fallon, the Roots’ Tariq Trotter Celebrate ‘This Olympics’ on ‘Tonight Show’

  24-07-2021 20:32 via rollingstone.com
  
  Host and rapper deliver parody of Florida Georgia Line and Nelly's "Lil Bit" to mark opening of 2021 Tokyo competition
  
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• Korn’s Jonathan Davis shares eerie cover of Pet Shop Boys’ ‘It’s A Sin’

  24-07-2021 19:30 via nme.com
  
  Korn‘s Jonathan Davis has shared a cover of Pet Shop Boys classic ‘It’s A Sin’ – you can listen to it below.READ MORE: Korn’s Jonathan Davis: “I have the remains of at least seven people in my house”The eerie new take on the 1987 pop classic appears on the soundtrack for the first season of popular TV series Paradise City, which also includes Machine Gun Kelly and Travis Barker‘s reworking of Edwin Collins‘ ‘A Girl Like You’
  
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• 5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (July 24)

  24-07-2021 19:26
  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.
  DJ Nelson launches Flowmixx 
  Billed as a one-stop-shop for all DJs, Puerto Rican producer DJ Nelson has teamed up with Dominican Republic producer and engineer Alfred Matías to launch Flowmixx. The company will be a space for DJs to acquire “top of the l
  
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• James Brown’s Heirs Reach Agreement Over Estate, Ending 15-Year Legal Battle

  24-07-2021 18:46 via rollingstone.com
  
  Terms of July 9th resolution not revealed
  
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• Taylor Swift celebrates ‘Folklore’ anniversary with orchestral version of ‘The Lakes’

  24-07-2021 18:41 via nme.com
  
  Taylor Swift has shared an orchestral version of ‘The Lakes’ to celebrate the one-year anniversary of her ‘Folklore’ album.READ MORE: Taylor Swift – ‘Folklore’ review: pop superstar undergoes an extraordinary indie-folk makeoverReleased on July 24, 2020, Swift’s acclaimed eighth studio album – which was a surprise release – spawned the singles ‘Cardigan’, ‘Exile’, ‘Betty’ and ‘The 1’, and
  
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• Taylor Swift Fans Reflect on Powerful Impact of ‘Folklore’ on Album’s First Anniversary

  24-07-2021 18:40
  
  One year after its release, Taylor Swift’s fans are taking a moment to reflect on the life-changing impact of the superstar singer’s eighth album, Folklore.
  Released on July 24, 2020, Folklore represented a surprise pivot towards indie-folk that proved a critical and commercial blockbuster for Swift, earning the album of the year Grammy and topping the Billboard 200 albums chart for eight nonconsecutive weeks.
  On Saturday (July 24), Swifties celebrated the first anniversary
  
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• Brandi Carlile Performs ‘In These Silent Days’ Songs at Forest Hills Stadium Show

  24-07-2021 17:38 via rollingstone.com
  
  "They don't make nights more gorgeous than this," singer-songwriter proclaimed while belting her hits and covers to New York audience
  
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• Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Gary Rossington Recovering After Emergency Heart Surgery

  24-07-2021 16:29 via rollingstone.com
  
  "He wants everyone to know he is doing good and expects a full recovery," band writes of guitarist and last surviving original member
  
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• A$AP Rocky & Bobby Shmurda Bring New York Swagger to Miami’s 2021 Rolling Loud Festival

  24-07-2021 16:27
  
  New York’s presence was heavily felt at Rolling Loud Festival Miami’s Ciroc Stage on Friday night (July 23) when A$AP Rocky and Bobby Shmurda arrived on the scene. 
  At nearly 9 p.m., Shmurda sauntered on stage and watched a roaring crowd scream his name “Bobby” emphatically. The deafening chants drew smiles from the former embattled star. Upon arrival, he returned the love and graced the crowd with his touted classic “Hot N—-a.” For Shmurda, Rolling
  
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• Billie Eilish says she no longer reads comments on social media

  24-07-2021 15:45 via nme.com
  
  Billie Eilish has opened up about avoiding social media following comments about her body.READ MORE: Billie Eilish’s ‘Your Power’ is a quietly potent response to abuse of powerSpeaking to the LA Times, Eilish revealed that in July, she stopped reading the comments on her Instagram account where she has 87.8million followers.
  When asked why, Eilish replied: “Because otherwise I will spiral out, and s—’s mean as f—. There are some people, like my brot
  
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• Taylor Swift Releases ‘The Lakes (Original Version)’ on ‘Folklore’ One-Year Anniversary: Listen Now

  24-07-2021 15:11
  
  To celebrate one year since the surprise release of her eighth studio album, folklore, Taylor Swift has given fans an anniversary gift: the original version of the album’s bonus track, “The Lakes.”
  “It’s been 1 year since we escaped the real world together and imagined ourselves someplace simpler,” Swift wrote on Saturday morning (July 24). “With tall trees & salt air. Where you can wear lace nightgowns that make you look like a Victorian ghost &
  
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• Taylor Swift Shares Orchestral Version of ‘The Lakes’ on ‘Folklore’ Anniversary

  24-07-2021 15:06 via rollingstone.com
  
  "To say thank you for all you have done to make this album what it was, I wanted to give you the original version of 'The Lakes,'" singer writes
  
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• Peter Rehberg, founder of record label Editions Mego, dies aged 53

  24-07-2021 14:58 via nme.com
  
  Peter Rehberg, the British-Austrian founder of pioneering record label Editions Mego, has died aged 53.
  As reported in The Guardian, Rehberg died of a heart attack and news of Rehberg’s passing was first shared by his collaborator François Bonnet, who records as Kassel Jaeger, and Bonnet’s label INA-grm.
  Bonnet wrote on Instagram: “I am heartbroken. Peter is gone, suddenly. Just like that. He hated goodbyes, effusions. Out of reserve. Out of sensitivity. He was one
  
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• Johnny Depp is reportedly working on new music with Jeff Beck

  24-07-2021 14:41 via nme.com
  
  Johnny Depp is working on some new music with Jeff Beck, it is being reported.
  According to the Daily Mail, the actor and Hollywood Vampires musician is teaming up with Beck to record material for the ‘Hi Ho Silver Lining’ guitarist’s upcoming new album.
  “They’ve been collaborating on material for Jeff’s next album,” a source told the outlet. “It’s been great for Johnny to get back to his first true love, which is music.&r
  
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• Liz Phair cancels summer tour with Alanis Morissette and Garbage due to “unforeseen circumstances”

  24-07-2021 12:51 via nme.com
  
  Liz Phair has cancelled her summer tour with Alanis Morissette and Garbage due to “unforeseen circumstances”.READ MORE: Liz Phair on inspiring a generation of indie icons: “They pulled me out of retirement”The Chicago singer-songwriter, who released her new album ‘Soberish’ last month, was due to head out on tour in August to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Morissette’s landmark third album ‘Jagged Little Pill’.
  The US tour is set to
  
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• Billie Eilish reflects on her early fame: “I hated going outside…I hated being recognised”

  24-07-2021 12:29 via nme.com
  
  Billie Eilish has reflected on her early fame in a new interview.READ MORE: Billie Eilish’s ‘Your Power’ is a quietly potent response to abuse of powerSpeaking to the LA Times, Eilish said she felt the effects of fame keenly after the release of her debut single, ‘Ocean Eyes.’
  Eilish told the publication: “I hated going outside. I hated going to events. I hated being recognised. I hated the internet having a bunch of eyes on me. I just
  
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• The Distillers’ Brody Dalle and her family test positive for new COVID variant

  24-07-2021 11:38 via nme.com
  
  The Distillers‘ Brody Dalle has revealed that she and her family have tested positive for a new coronavirus variant.READ MORE: Garbage: “If you’re as successful as we were in the ‘90s, that is a burden”The Austrailian singer-songwriter took to social media earlier today (July 24) to share the diagnosis, explaining that they found out while on vacation and that “it has been pervasive, unsettling and brutal”.
  “Me , my kids , my boyfriend and his kids
  
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• Cardi B hits back at 'queerbaiting' claims

  24-07-2021 11:19 via music-news.com
  
  Cardi B has rubbished accusations of "queerbaiting" following the release of the 'Wild Side' music video.
  
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• Imelda May 'nervous' to approach Noel Gallagher

  24-07-2021 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  Imelda May was "nervous" about asking Noel Gallagher to record with her but knew he was the right person for the track.
  
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• Kanye West’s ‘DONDA’ reportedly pushed back to next month

  24-07-2021 10:08 via nme.com
  
  Kanye West‘s much anticipated new album, ‘DONDA’, will now reportedly arrive next month, according to internet personality Justin Laboy.READ MORE: On the scene at Kanye West’s ‘DONDA’ playback in Atlanta: “It feels cathartic”Claims of West’s new album being close to release first came from Laboy, who said that the rapper played the album for both him and NBA basketball player Kevin Durant last weekend.
  On Wednesday (July 21), Ye previewed &ls
  
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• Halsey used to lie awake at night questioning gender identity

  24-07-2021 09:31 via music-news.com
  
  Back in March, the Without Me singer announced that she uses she/they pronouns.
  
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• KSI admits his music success is 'mad'

  24-07-2021 09:19 via music-news.com
  
  Rap star KSI can barely believe what he's achieved in the music industry.
  
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• Professor Green doesn't feel pressure any more

  24-07-2021 09:04 via music-news.com
  
  Professor Green doesn't feel "pressure" to succeed any more and is happier enjoying the moment.
  
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• Grimes talks new album, TV show, gaming culture vs stan culture in new interview

  24-07-2021 07:01 via nme.com
  
  Experimental pop artist Grimes has opened up about her new album, TV show and how gaming culture is “less toxic” than stan culture in a new interview.
  The artist sat down with Billboard to chat about her recently launched Discord server, Grimes Metaverse Super Beta, following the release of a promo video for the community-messaging platform – which also features Danny DeVito, Awkwafina, and J Balvin. Watch it below. 
  Speaking of her relationship with Discord and the gaming
  
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• Grimes says she finds gaming community “a lot less toxic than the indie music stan community”

  24-07-2021 07:01 via nme.com
  
  Experimental pop artist Grimes has opened up about her new album, TV show and how gaming culture is “less toxic” than stan culture in a new interview.
  The artist sat down with Billboard to chat about her recently launched Discord server, Grimes Metaverse Super Beta, following the release of a promo video for the community-messaging platform – which also features Danny DeVito, Awkwafina, and J Balvin. Watch it below. 
  Speaking of her relationship with Discord and the gaming
  
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• Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker record songs in Simlish for new Sims 4 expansion pack

  24-07-2021 06:46 via nme.com
  
  Indie-rock luminaries Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker have contributed songs to a new expansion pack for The Sims 4, both recorded in the Sims’ bespoke language of Simlish.READ MORE: Lucy Dacus: “This record is just one step on the staircase of revelation”Recorded for the ‘Cottage Living’ expansion, which landed yesterday, both artists chose to re-do tracks from their most recent albums. Dacus settled on ‘Hot & Heavy’, the lead single from her third stud
  
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• Vince Staples celebrates the here and now in his NPR Tiny Desk (Home) concert

  24-07-2021 06:00 via nme.com
  
  Vince Staples‘ enchanting take on NPR’s long-running Tiny Desk series has made it to the Internet, sporting a handful of choice cuts from the rapper’s newly minted fourth album.READ MORE: Vince Staples: “It’s important for me to tell the truth about my experiences”The set was recorded, as the series has been since the COVID-19 pandemic broke, from outside the series’ usual home of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen’s desk at NPR’s Washingto
  
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• Radiohead side project The Smile have reportedly completed an album

  24-07-2021 05:41 via nme.com
  
  Radiohead side project The Smile – comprising Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood alongside Sons Of Kemet drummer Tom Skinner – have reportedly completed an album.
  In a recent interview with The Coda Collection, longtime Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich revealed he has been working with the supergroup on a body of work. He didn’t give away any details about a release date or album title, but dropped hints as to how it will sound, saying “it’s not
  
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• Atlanta officially declares July 22 to be Kanye West Day

  24-07-2021 04:49 via nme.com
  
  The city of Atlanta has presented Kanye West with two momentous gifts, following a sold-out, stadium-set listening party for his long-awaited tenth album ‘DONDA’ – which is yet to hit streaming, despite a slated release date of July 23.
  READ MORE: Kanye West’s much-delayed 10th album ‘DONDA’: the story so far
  The first, as TMZ reports, is the official proclamation that July 22 be formally recognised as Kanye West Day. The rapper was presented with a plaque ack
  
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• Arlo Parks cancels shows after testing positive for COVID-19

  24-07-2021 04:25 via nme.com
  London singer-songwriter Arlo Parks has cancelled three upcoming shows after revealing she’s tested positive for COVID-19.
  Parks shared the news on her social media yesterday (July 23), writing that she will no longer be performing at tonight’s scheduled show at The Waterfront in Norwich. She has also had to pull out of appearances at Suffolk’s Latitude Festival and Standon Calling in Hertfordshire.
  “Despite being as careful as possible, I’m writing to let you know
  
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• Bruce Springsteen and Barack Obama are turning their ‘Renegades’ podcast into a book

  24-07-2021 04:11 via nme.com
  Bruce Springsteen and Barack Obama have announced an October release for Renegades: Born In The USA, a book publishers Higher Ground and Penguin Random House describe as “a collection of candid, intimate, and entertaining conversations” from their titular podcast.
  The Spotify-backed series initially launched back in February, comprising “a long and meaningful conversation” between the Boss and the former US President spread across eight episodes. The pair chatted at lengt
  
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• How to Watch Rolling Loud Miami 2021 Live

  24-07-2021 04:03
  
  Rolling Loud Miami is back, and you can see all the action live from the comfort of your home.
  The three-day festival returns to Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium with mega performances by Post Malone, A$AP Rocky, Travis Scott, Roddy Ricch, Lil Baby, Megan Thee Stallion, DaBaby, and Lil Uzi Vert. After previewing his yet-released 10th studio album Donda in Atlanta on Thursday, Kanye West will also be on the bill.
  Below, find the artist breakdown by stage, and then find each sta
  
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• Rita Marley Celebrates 75th Birthday With a Scholarship & Livestream Event

  24-07-2021 02:42
  
  Rita Marley is set to ring in her 75th birthday this Sunday with a virtual celebration rooted in community and activism. Presented by Tuff Gong Radio – which was founded by her late husband and reggae legend Bob Marley – the livestream (titled Mystic of a Queen) will feature a variety of events, ranging from a tribute concert, to a virtual tour of the Rita Marley exhibit at the Bob Marley Museum, and to the announc
  
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• North Idaho Residents Protest Booking of Nelly at Upcoming State Fair

  24-07-2021 01:45 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  A sold-out Nelly concert at a county fair in Idaho is attracting protesters. In an email provided to an Idaho paper, individuals in the community expressed concerns about Nelly’s song “Hot in Herre.” The email chain was titled, ‘Whoa Nelly’ and expresses concern about the fair board selecting Nelly to perform. It says several members […]
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• First Stream Latin: New Music From Gloria Trevi & Guaynaa, Myke Towers, More

  24-07-2021 01:40
  
  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.
  Myke Towers, “Almas Gemelas” (Warner Music Latina/Warner Records/One World International)
  On the heels of his third studio album, Lyke Mike, where he blessed fans with 100 percent of his hip-hop essence, Myke Towers returns with a more commercial sound on his new single “Almas Gemelas.” Helmed by Colombian
  
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• Billboard Integrates Soundcloud and 7digital Into Mainline Charts

  24-07-2021 01:02 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Billboard has officially integrated SoundCloud and 7digital into its mainline music charts, according to the American Association of Independent Music (A2IM). A2IM just recently authored a message about the additions, specifying that Billboard’s “industry and chart streaming activity” will now reflect plays from 7digital and SoundCloud. The same text also indicates that music streaming and […]
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• Lil Nas X Claps Back at ‘Industry Baby’ Criticism & Comparison to ‘Montero’ Video

  24-07-2021 00:52
  
  Lil Nas X is drawing the line between his new music video for “Industry Baby,” featuring Jack Harlow, and the one he filmed for his Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper “Montero (Call Me by Your Name).”
  After the Friday (July 23) release of the new NSFW video — which, to be fair, he provided very clear warning for ahead of time — the rapper discovered critics on Twitter were still hard-pressed from his controversial “Montero” visual, where he p
  
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• Check out footage from Wolf Alice’s headline performance at Latitude Festival

  24-07-2021 00:04 via nme.com
  
  Wolf Alice played their first post-lockdown festival show at Latitude tonight (July 23).READ MORE: Wolf Alice: “We’re a tiny bit more comfortable in the world”The London band showcased a host tracks from their recent album ‘Blue Weekend’ during their headline slot at Henham Park, which came a day after it was nominated for the 2021 Mercury Prize.
  The 35,000-capacity event, which runs until Sunday (July 25), will also see fellow headliners Ba
  
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