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• Ariana Grande Reacts to Selena Gomez Singing ‘Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored’

  14-08-2021 23:38
  
  A video of Selena Gomez singing along to “Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored” with friends made its way onto the internet this weekend, and Ariana Grande couldn’t help but share the clip.
  “CUTIES ARE YOU KIDDING @SelenaGomez LOVE YOU,” Grande wrote with excitement on Saturday (Aug. 14) in an Instagram Story, where she posted the video featuring her Thank U, Next track.
  The Grande-inspired moment that had Gomez and pals grooving to the song at the dinner
  
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• Watch The Killers perform ‘Runaway Horses’ on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

  14-08-2021 23:09 via nme.com
  
  The Killers have performed ‘Runaway Horse’ on Jimmy Kimmel Live! You can watch it below.READ MORE: The Killers on the cover – “There are a lot of young people unsure of their place in this world”The song is taken from their latest album, ‘Pressure Machine’ which was released yesterday (August 13).
  Reviewing the album, NME said: “The past year has allowed many big names the times to complete long-held fantasies (Paul McCatney’s
  
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• H.E.R. Delivers Crowd-Pleasing Performance With L.A. Phil at the Hollywood Bowl

  14-08-2021 22:02
  
  “Are you all still with me … are you sure?”
  There was no need to ask. H.E.R.’s query was met with a hail of shouts, screams and applause as she closed the first of a two-night stand at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday evening (Aug. 13). From the first moment H.E.R. stepped out onstage for the sold-out gig with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, she winningly showed just what a consummate performer she’s become at the tender age of 24.
  Before H.E.R.’s 90-minute concert
  
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• ‘David Byrne’s American Utopia’: Spike Lee’s film is heading to US cinemas

  14-08-2021 21:51 via nme.com
  
  David Byrne’s American Utopia is coming to US cinemas for a special one-off showing.READ MORE: David Byrne live on Broadway, NYC – still the best musical experience on the planetThe acclaimed concert film, from director Spike Lee, is coming to cinemas in the US nationwide for a special one night showing on September 15.
  The event will also feature a new introduction from Byrne and will also show a never-before-seen conversation between Byrne and Lee, according to Deadline. 
  
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• Cardi B, Don Omar, Steven Van Zandt React to 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Near Haiti

  14-08-2021 21:39
  
  Musicians are sending their thoughts and prayers to the people of Haiti after a powerful earthquake struck the Caribbean country on Saturday (Aug. 14).
  Artists like Cardi B, Don Omar, Steven Van Zandt and more reacted on social media to the 7.2 magnitude quake, which struck off Haiti’s coast about 7.5 miles northeast of Saint-Louis-du-Sud. At least 225 people had been killed at press time, the Miami Herald reports. Haiti’s Office of Civil Protection estimates that number could s
  
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• Cardi B, Don Omar, Steven Van Zandt & More React to 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Near Haiti

  14-08-2021 21:39
  
  Musicians are sending their thoughts and prayers to the people of Haiti after a powerful earthquake struck the Caribbean country on Saturday (Aug. 14).
  Artists like Cardi B, Don Omar, Steven Van Zandt and more reacted on social media to the 7.2 magnitude quake, which struck off Haiti’s coast about 7.5 miles northeast of Saint-Louis-du-Sud. At least 225 people had been killed at press time, the Miami Herald reports. Haiti’s Office of Civil Protection estimates that number could s
  
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• Amid COVID-19 Protocols, Mexico’s Baja Beach Fest Returns With Ozuna, Karol G & More

  14-08-2021 21:06
  
  COVID-19 notwithstanding, this year’s Baja Beach Fest (BBF) presented some of reggaeton and Latin trap’s biggest names, cementing the beachside event as a top-tier celebration of música urbana, even under strict health guidelines and with revelers in masks.
  Returning for its third installment on the gorgeous beach of Rosarito, the Mexican festival brought headliners Ozuna, Karol G, and Dominican dembow pioneer El Alfa for day one on Friday (Aug. 13), as well as rising sensatio
  
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• See Wu-Tang Clan Perform With Colorado Symphony at Red Rocks Show

  14-08-2021 20:35 via rollingstone.com
  
  Rap collective performs first show in over a year backed by Denver orchestra
  
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• Arctic Monkeys have reportedly recorded a new album in Suffolk

  14-08-2021 20:29 via nme.com
  
  Arctic Monkeys have reportedly been recording a new album in Suffolk.The NME Big Read: Arctic Monkeys: “Science fiction allows you to explore the real world”According to the website of Butley Priory, a venue just two hours from London on the Suffolk coast, the group were recording their next, seventh album there between June and July.
  “We’ve had a band staying with us for the last month recording an album,” the post on the venues website began.
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• Zion I Rapper Steve ‘Zumbi’ Gaines Dead at 49

  14-08-2021 18:50 via rollingstone.com
  
  Beloved Bay Area rapper released over 10 albums the past 20 years
  
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• Russell Simmons and Snoop Dogg team up to make NFT for hip hop pioneers

  14-08-2021 18:40 via nme.com
  
  Def Jam co-founder Russell Simmons and rapper Snoop Dogg have curated an NFT to help benefit hip-hop’s founding artists.Read More: Burning Banksys and rubbish tweets: these are the most WTF NFTs so farSpeaking to HipHopDX, Simmons said the project, Masterminds of Hip Hop: An Exclusive NFT Collection, would benefit those artists who pioneered the genre but who didn’t get the financial rewards at the time.
  “The idea is something I’ve had for the last couple y
  
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• Louder Than Life Festival to Require COVID-19 Vaccines or Negative Tests

  14-08-2021 17:13
  
  Fans, artists, and staff at Louisville music festival Louder Than Life will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result, Louder Than Life says.
  “To protect the health of our fans, artists, staff and crew, all attendees will be required to show proof of either a full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test,” organizers wrote in a statement. “For fans who are not fully vaccinated, a negative COVID-19 test result must
  
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• Drake reveals who he thinks is the greatest living rapper

  14-08-2021 16:36 via nme.com
  
  Drake has revealed who he thinks is the greatest living rapper in a new online post.READ MORE: Drake – ‘Scary Hours 2’ EP review: title defender sounds ready to challenge himself againThe musician posted a video to his Instagram story on Wednesday (August 11) in which the latest signing to his OVO Sound label, Smiley, could be seen alongside Rick Ross.
  In a caption to the video, Drake said Smiley was his favourite rapper, before declaring Ross the greatest rapper living to
  
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• 5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (August 14)

  14-08-2021 16:26
  
  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.
  Billboard Latin Music Awards
  This week, Telemundo and Billboard unveiled all the finalists for the 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards. Bad Bunny leads the pack as a 22-time finalist in 13 categories, including artist of the year. He’s followed by Maluma with 11 nods, J Balvin
  
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• J Balvin shares emotive new song ‘Que Locura’, unveils new album details

  14-08-2021 16:18 via nme.com
  
  J Balvin has shared an emotive new song ‘Que Locura’ – you can listen to it below.READ MORE: ‘The Boy From Medellín’ review: Colombian pop star J Balvin’s political awakeningThe Latin pop superstar also unveiled details of his new album, ‘Jose’, which will arrive on September 10.
  The follow up to 2020’s ‘Colores’, the album is set to feature his latest single alongside ‘In da Getto’ – his collaboration wit
  
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• Live Nation Updates Covid-19 Policy to Require Vaccination or Negative Test

  14-08-2021 15:02 via rollingstone.com
  
  Concert giant previously allowed artists to choose, but will now enforce stricter guidelines for all venues and festivals
  
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• Live Nation Updates Covid-19 Policy, Now Requires Vaccination or Negative Test

  14-08-2021 15:02 via rollingstone.com
  
  Concert giant previously allowed artists to choose, but will now enforce stricter guidelines for all venues and festivals
  
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• Live Nation to Require Vaccination or Negative Test at All Venues, Festivals

  14-08-2021 15:02 via rollingstone.com
  
  Guidelines go in effect on October 4th, the same date all of concert giant's employees must be vaccinated
  
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• Machine Gun Kelly responds to critics of his genre-switching

  14-08-2021 13:01 via nme.com
  
  Machine Gun Kelly has responded to critics of his genre-switching.READ MORE: Machine Gun Kelly: “I’ve been jumping up and down on the table, believing in myself, for-fucking-ever”The musician reacted following the release of his new rock single, ‘Parachutes’, which saw some criticising him for once again switching genres, this time back to rock.
  In a message posted on both Instagram Stories and TikTok, Machine Gun Kelly said: ​“Me: Drops a
  
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• Earth, Wind & Fire releasing new version of You Want My Love

  14-08-2021 12:49 via music-news.com
  
  Earth, Wind & Fire have teamed up with Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds and Lucky Dave for a reimagined version of their classic hit 'You Want My Love'.
  
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• Nigel Godrich and Thom Yorke give cryptic update on new project The Smile

  14-08-2021 11:06 via nme.com
  
  Nigel Godrich and Thom Yorke have given a cryptic update about new project The Smile.
  Last month, the Radiohead side project – comprising Yorke and Jonny Greenwood alongside Sons Of Kemet drummer Tom Skinner – had reportedly completed an album.
  In a recent interview with The Coda Collection, longtime Radiohead producer 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 tit
  
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• The Killers are already planning their next album

  14-08-2021 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  The Killers are already “figuring out” their next studio album, despite only releasing their latest record, 'Pressure Machine', on Friday (13.08.21).
  
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• Lorde samples cicada sounds on Solar Power

  14-08-2021 09:31 via music-news.com
  
  The New Zealand-based singer-songwriter is gearing up to release her third studio album on 20 August.
  
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• Robert Plant has 'always wanted' to do a second album with Alison Krauss

  14-08-2021 09:04 via music-news.com
  
  Robert Plant “always wanted” to reunite with Alison Krauss to release a second collaborative album, but the pair never had "time" before getting back in the studio for their upcoming record.
  
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• Nanci Griffith dies at 68

  14-08-2021 09:04 via music-news.com
  
  Grammy-winning country star Nanci Griffith has passed away at the age of 68.
  
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• Ringo Starr announces new EP ‘Change the World’, releases lead track

  14-08-2021 07:10 via nme.com
  
  Sir Ringo Starr has announced the forthcoming release of a new EP, ‘Change The World’.
  As with Starr’s ‘Zoom In’ EP – which dropped in March this year – the ‘Change The World’ tracks have been recorded at Starr’s Roccabella West studio, with The Beatles legend revealing he’s invited some “new friends” to be involved with the release.READ MORE: Ringo Starr – ‘Zoom In’ EP review: Beatle’s star-stu
  
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• Joel Corry and Jax Jones enlist Charli XCX and Saweetie for new single ‘OUT OUT’

  14-08-2021 06:45 via nme.com
  
  English producers Joel Corry and Jax Jones have enlisted pop star Charli XCX and rapper Saweetie for their latest club track, ‘OUT OUT’.READ MORE: Charli XCX: “People think I’m this person who parties every single day  – but I’m a business woman”Released yesterday (August 13), the single samples Belgian musician Stromae’s 2010 hit ‘Alors On Danse’, using the track’s signature beat. ‘OUT OUT’, an up-tempo
  
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• Bella Poarch gets fired up in music video for new single ‘Inferno’

  14-08-2021 06:33 via nme.com
  
  Bella Poarch has unveiled a cinematic music video to accompany her second single, ‘Inferno’, featuring Sub Urban.
  Dropping yesterday (August 13), the twisted yet elegant video features over 15 social-media stars, including Bretman Rock, Valkyrae, and Pokimane. Paying homage to cinema’s Golden Age, Poarch demonstrates the power of the femme fatale across a light but bouncing pop track.
  With most of her performance occurring in the lift of a hotel, Poarch transforms from fiery vi
  
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• Common and Stevie Wonder to perform together for Stand Up to Cancer telethon

  14-08-2021 05:17 via nme.com
  
  Common and Stevie Wonder are set to duet at the seventh Stand Up to Cancer telethon later this month.READ MORE: Common on Joe Biden: “You have never heard any other president talking about systemic racism”The ‘I Used to Love HER’ rapper and music icon will take to the stage at the televised charity event that raises money for cancer research. Alabama Shakes frontwoman, Brittany Howard, is also set to perform.
  The event has been executively produced by actress Reese Wither
  
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• First Spin: The Week’s Best New Dance Tracks From Love Regenerator, Justin Martin & More

  14-08-2021 03:16
  
  Hey there, dance fanatics. It’s been another week, and with it comes a slew of hot new tunes to get us through the weekend. There’s noise from Tiesto as well as Dua Lipa and the icon Elton John, plus we took a close look at the new album from UK house stars Jungle — but wait! There’s more.
  Here are six more saucy singles that’ll light up your life.
  Love Regenerator & Eli Brown, “We Can Come Together”Now that Calvin Harris has given us his a
  
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• 11 Times Aretha Franklin Made Awards Show History

  14-08-2021 03:03
  
  The Aretha Franklin biopic Respect, starring Jennifer Hudson, opens this weekend — following weeks of buildup. Much of Franklin’s life played out at awards shows, where she was a frequent nominee, winner and performer and even an occasional host.
  Franklin died in 2018, but her presence has continued to be felt at awards shows. Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul, which aired in 2019, was nominated for two Emmys (winning one). Cynthia Erivo is a current Emmy nominee for
  
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• Shuttered Indie Venues Grant Deadline Approaches

  14-08-2021 03:00
  
  Independent live entertainment businesses have until Aug. 20 to submit or resubmit to receive federal assistance under the $16 billion Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program. And although over 15,000 applications have been submitted already with millions distributed, eligible applications are still rolling in with only a week left to go.
  “A lot of people could probably still apply, either they didn’t know about it or it was too complicated, or both,” says Josh
  
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• Folk & Country Singer-Songwriter Nanci Griffith Passes Away at Age 68

  14-08-2021 01:18 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Grammy-winning folk mainstay Nanci Griffith has passed away at the age of 68, her representatives have revealed. Gold Mountain Entertainment confirmed the unfortunate news in a widely circulated statement, but didn’t disclose the four-time Grammy nominee (and one-time winner) Griffith’s cause of death. “It was Nanci’s wish that no further formal statement or press release […]
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• Nicki Minaj & Husband Kenneth Petty Sued for Harassing His Attempted Rape Victim

  14-08-2021 01:05
  
  Nicki Minaj and her husband, Kenneth Petty, are facing a lawsuit by a woman who accused Petty of rape in 1994 in New York.
  The woman, Jennifer Hough, filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in Eastern New York on Friday (Aug. 13) and alleges that Petty “intimidated” and “harassed” “Plaintiff [Hough] not to speak out concerning the rape she experienced at the hands of Defendant Petty,” while claiming Minaj (real name Onika Tanya Maraj) also “threa
  
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• With Martin Garrix’s ‘Love Runs Out,’ She Is The Music Nabs Its First Major Placement

  14-08-2021 00:45
  
  After years of empowering female and non-binary songwriters with writing camps around the world, nonprofit She Is the Music (SITM) nabbed its first major recording artist placement last week with the release of Martin Garrix’s new RCA single “Love Runs Out,” featuring G-Eazy and Sasha Alex Sloan.
  The beginnings of the song, which was written by Sloan, Alex Hope and Chloe Angelides, were written during a camp organized by SITM and independent publisher Prescr
  
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• See Anitta Pose for Her Madame Tussauds Wax Figure

  14-08-2021 00:30
  
  Anitta will soon get her own wax figure at Madame Tussauds in Times Square.
  The Brazilian superstar shared the news to her more than 55 million followers via Instagram on Friday (Aug. 13), stating: “I’m so honored! Can’t wait to have my wax figure at @MadameTussaudsUSA, in NYC!”
  A short video preview shows the “Girl From Rio” singer rocking ripped jeans, a bedazzled thong, and a cutout top as artists get her exact measurements, hair color, eye color, and
  
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• Folk singer-songwriter Nanci Griffith has died

  14-08-2021 00:28 via nme.com
  
  Nanci Griffith, the folk artist best known for the classic hit ‘From A Distance’, has died.
  The singer’s management confirmed her death in a statement this afternoon (August 13), but did not specify a cause, according to The Guardian. She was 68.
  “It was Nanci’s wish that no further formal statement or press release happen for a week following her passing,” Gold Mountain Entertainment added in a statement.
  Griffith, who came of age in the mid-70s folk scene in
  
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• Britney Spears Is Feeling Like a ‘Sexy MF’ in New Dancing Video

  14-08-2021 00:24
  
  Britney Spears is bringing “Sexy” back with her latest Instagram dance video.
  In the clip posted late Friday (Aug. 13), Spears is seen in a sheer, lacy bodysuit dancing against a yellow backdrop to Prince and the New Power Generation’s “Sexy MF.” The funky track was the lead single from Prince’s Billboard 200 top five 1992 album, which was titled after his famous, unpronounceable “love symbol.”
  Spears captioned the video with three lip emojis.
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• Nicki Minaj and her husband Kenneth Petty reportedly sued by his attempted rape victim

  14-08-2021 00:04 via nme.com
  
  Nicki Minaj and her husband Kenneth Petty are reportedly being sued by a woman who was sexually assaulted in 1995.
  Petty was convicted of attempted rape in the first degree of Jennifer Hough, and served four years in prison following the incident.
  The assault allegedly occurred when both Hough and Petty were 16-years-old and living in South Jamaica, Queens.
  Despite being convicted, Petty maintained his innocence, allegedly saying he had only spoken to Hough and returned home to sleep.
  In 2020, P
  
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