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• Frankie & The Heartstrings launch crowdfunder for late drummer’s family

  26-08-2021 23:53 via nme.com
  
  Frankie & The Heartstrings have launched a crowdfunder to support the family of their late drummer Dave Harper.
  The Sunderland band, who formed in 2008, revealed earlier today (August 26) that Harper had passed away in hospital last night, with a cause of death not yet known.
  “We are desperately sad to announce that our dearest friend and drummer Dave Harper passed away in hospital last night,” they wrote on Twitter.
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• JoJo Siwa to Join ‘Dancing With the Stars’ in Show’s First Same-Sex Pairing

  26-08-2021 23:50
  
  JoJo Siwa is ready to go back to her dancing roots and make history on Dancing With the Stars.
  At ABC’s Television Critics Association panel on Thursday (August 26), it was announced that season 30 of Dancing With the Stars would feature the show’s first same-sex pairing of contestants; Siwa will be paired with a female professional dancer to compete on the show.In a video shared on the show’s Twitter account, Siwa expressed her eagerness to get started on t
  
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• Nelly Talks ‘Doing His Homework’ in Nashville and Finally Releasing His First Country-Inspired Album

  26-08-2021 23:47
  
  Along with being one of the most successful hip-hop artists of the 21st century, Nelly has made significant gestures toward the country music community over the course of his career. “Over and Over,” his 2004 single featuring Tim McGraw, showcased a more tender side to the “Hot in Herre” star and became a smash, peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100; eight years later, Nelly’s remix to Florida Georgia Line’s “Cruise” helped the country duo scor
  
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• Ed Sheeran gifted Elton John provocative sculpture for his birthday

  26-08-2021 23:31 via music-news.com
  
  The music icon made an appearance on Australia's Hit 109.9 Carrie & Tommy Show on Thursday.
  
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• The Rolling Stones to play US tour as planned despite Charlie Watts’ death

  26-08-2021 23:14 via nme.com
  The Rolling Stones have announced that they’re set to play their upcoming US tour dates as planned despite the death of drummer Charlie Watts.READ MORE: Charlie Watts, 1941 – 2021: the ballast that kept The Rolling Stones tempered and on-trackIt was announced earlier this month that Watts wouldn’t join the band on their autumn ‘No Filter’ tour dates, with his bandmates sharing messages of support. Longtime Stones associate Steve Jordan was announced to be replacing
  
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• Niko Moon Brings a Collaborative Spirit to His Debut Album ‘Good Time’

  26-08-2021 23:04
  
  When some people reach a major life milestone, their favorite way to celebrate might be with glasses of champagne. But Niko Moon? He celebrates with tattoos.
  “I think of them like bookmarks in life,” he tells Billboard. As an example, he offers the fact that he had swallows tattooed on his hands that symbolize his relationship with his wife and fellow musician Anna Moon. “Swallows mate for life and they travel a lot. Sometimes they’ll fly away from each other for tho
  
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• Here’s Why Kacey Musgraves Has Been Dodging Justin Bieber’s FaceTime Calls

  26-08-2021 23:00
  
  Justin Bieber has been blowing up Kacey Musgraves’ phone lately, but the “Star-Crossed” singer is more overwhelmed than starstruck by the calls.
  When the country superstar sat down for an interview with The New York Times, her conversation was interrupted by a call. “Look at this,” she told her Golden Hour producers Daniel Tashian and Ian Fitchuk while raising an eyebrow and showing them her screen. Fitchuk told her
  
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• Nickelback Doubles Down On Attempt to Dismiss ‘Rockstar’ Lawsuit: ‘The Two Songs Sound Nothing Alike’

  26-08-2021 22:51 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Earlier this month, Digital Music News was first to report that a judge had allowed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Nickelback – centering on the group’s “Rockstar” hit – to proceed. Now, the four-piece act has officially doubled down on its effort to dismiss the action. Kirk Johnston, lead vocalist for a rock band called […]
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• Ty Dolla $ign and Dvsn Mark the Start of Cuffing Season With Their New Collaborative Mixtape

  26-08-2021 22:33 via rollingstone.com
  
  Artists discuss their new project 'Cheers to the Best Memories' and how they set out to make the 'Watch the Throne' of R&B
  
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• Pharrell Williams: 'I'm so f**king clear right now'

  26-08-2021 22:32 via music-news.com
  
  Pharrell joins Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1 to talk about the return of his bi-weekly Apple Music show OTHERtone, his recent collaboration with Drake, and more.
  
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• Johnny Marr teases release of new music: “I’m back”

  26-08-2021 22:20 via nme.com
  
  Johnny Marr has shared a snippet of new music, hinting that new material is on the way very soon – watch the teaser below.READ MORE: Johnny Marr tells us about the next supergroup he’d like to formThe former Smiths guitarist last released a solo album with 2018’s ‘Call The Comet’, following on from 2013’s ‘The Messenger’ and the following year’s ‘Playland’.
  Earlier this month, Marr announced that he’d signed a new
  
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• New L.A. Radio/Record Promotion Hall of Fame Will Honor Local Trailblazers: ‘It’s About Time!’

  26-08-2021 22:14
  
  Ron Alexenburg had a long and successful career in the music business. He was head of promotion at Columbia Records and senior vp and general manager of Epic and CBS Records-associated labels.
  But it always bugged him that Los Angeles doesn’t have a Hall of Fame for its radio stars and record company honchos. So he did something about it. Alexenburg is president of Hollywood Media Professionals, which is moving forward with plans for the Los Angeles Radio/Record Promotion Hall of Fame
  
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• The Killers Nab Second Top Rock Albums No. 1 in Under a Year With ‘Pressure Machine’

  26-08-2021 22:11
  
  The Killers notch their second No. 1 in less than a year on Billboard’s Top Rock Albums chart with Pressure Machine, which debuts atop the survey dated Aug. 28.
  The set follows Imploding the Mirage, which opened atop the Sept. 5, 2020, tally.
  The band is the second act with multiple leaders in that stretch, joining Paul McCartney, whose McCartney III topped the Jan. 2 chart and McCartney III Reimagined led the Aug. 7 list.
  Released Aug. 13, Pressure Machine earned 26,000 equivale
  
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• New Aaliyah Merch Celebrates 25th Anniversary of ‘One in a Million’ Album

  26-08-2021 22:07
  
  A week after Aaliyah’s multiplatinum sophomore album One in a Million finally arrived on streaming services, Blackground Records released a limited-edition merch collection to commemorate the album’s 25th anniversary.
  The set, which was released Thursday (Aug. 26), includes baseball jersey, hoodies, sweats and more items that mirror the Princess of R&B’s tomboyish style from back in the day.
  One in a Million was first released Aug. 27, 1996, via Bla
  
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• Tom Morello teams up with Phantogram for eerie new single ‘Driving To Texas’

  26-08-2021 22:04 via nme.com
  
  Tom Morello has enlisted New York electronic indie band Phantogram for a new single ‘Driving To Texas’.
  The Rage Against The Machine guitarist enlisted the duo for the slow-burning, dramatic track. You can see a lyric video featuring dark, enigmatic figures below.
  The song will appear on announced ‘The Atlas Underground Fire’ LP, the follow-up to Morello’s 2018 solo album ‘The Atlas Underground’.“I’d worked with Josh [Carter] from Phanto
  
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• Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley Live Stream: How to Watch the Fight Online

  26-08-2021 22:02
  
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  For his next big fight, Internet star Jake Paul is facing off against former UFC champion Tyron Woodley in a boxing match.
  The duo will be fighting for more than money and bragging rights this weekend (Aug. 29) in Paul’s hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. Ahead of their highly anticipated showdown, the fighters decided to make an interesting bet.
  “So how
  
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• New Billy Joel Box Set Spotlights Seventies Albums, Unreleased Live LP

  26-08-2021 21:58 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Vinyl Collection, Vol.1arrives on the same day Joel resumes his Madison Square Garden residency
  
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• Jungle’s ‘Stereo’ Blasts in at No. 1 on Top Dance/Electronic Albums Chart

  26-08-2021 21:56
  
  Jungle jumps in at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart (dated Aug. 28) with Loving in Stereo. The set starts with 8,000 equivalent album units, including 5,000 from album sales, in the week ending Aug. 19, according to MRC Data.
  It’s the British act’s first No. 1 and third top 10, following Jungle (No. 3, 2014) and For Ever (No. 6, 2018).
  On the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, Jungle has charted eight tracks to-date, half from Stereo: “Keep Moving&rdq
  
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• R. Kelly Trial: Former Employee Says Singer Fined Him $1,500 For This Disney World Mistake

  26-08-2021 21:49
  
  The prosecution’s twelfth witness took the stand on Thursday (Aug. 26) during the racketeering and sex trafficking trial of disgraced singer R. Kelly. The witness, Tom Arnold, was Kelly’s tour and studio manager from 1998 through 2011 and traveled with Kelly all around the world. On the stand, he identified 19 other employees and associates of Kelly, including former accountant and manager Derrel McDavid, who has been named frequently throughout various testimonies and is currently f
  
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• Lars Ulrich on Charlie Watts: ‘People Didn’t Understand How Valuable He Was’

  26-08-2021 21:49 via rollingstone.com
  
  "People sit there and go, 'Yeah, I'm dancing along with Mick Jagger,'" Metallica drummer says. "No, you're dancing along with Charlie Watts"
  
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• These Early 2000s Rave Photos Will Make You Long For the Pre-Smartphone Party Era

  26-08-2021 21:45
  
  In 1987, photographer Matthew Smith went to Glastonbury for the first time.
  “It was just up the road, Smith says. “We jumped the fence.”
  And so began Smith’s indoctrination into the U.K.’s then-burgeoning underground rave culture. Two years later, while in art school, Smith wrote to Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis asking him if he could come document the festival. Eevis invited the young photographer to come see him at his house, where he offered Smith a gig.
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• Sueco, Tom MacDonald & Chris Stapleton Crown Rock Sales Charts

  26-08-2021 21:44
  
  Three tunes take over atop Billboard’s rock genre-based digital song sales charts dated Aug. 28, one of which is a cover of a classic Metallica anthem.
  Sueco’s “Paralyzed” opens at No. 1 on Rock Digital Song Sales with 8,000 sold in its first week, ending Aug. 19, according to MRC Data. It’s the first the rapper/singer’s first appearance on the chart, the latest step in his move toward a pop-punk sound.
  Additionally, “Paralyzed” starts at No. 2 on
  
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• Josh Schroeder Hits No. 1 on Hard Rock Producers Chart, Thanks to Lorna Shore Songs

  26-08-2021 21:42
  
  Josh Schroeder hits No. 1 on Billboard’s Hard Rock Producers chart (dated Aug. 28), leading for the first time thanks to his production work on three Lorna Shore tracks that appear on the latest Hot Hard Rock Songs ranking.
  Leading the band’s trio of titles is “To the Hellfire,” which re-enters Hot Hard Rock Songs at No. 9 (after reaching No. 7 peak), followed by “…And I Return to Nothingness” and “Of the Abyss,” which debut at Nos. 13 and 1
  
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• ‘Loco’ Takes Justin Quiles, Chimbala & Zion & Lennox to No. 1 on Latin Airplay Chart

  26-08-2021 21:39
  
  Justin Quiles powers to his second No. 1 on the Latin Airplay chart as “Loco,” with Chimbala and Zion & Lennox, pushes 8-1 on the Aug. 28-dated survey. The song, released May 13, part of Quiles’ album La Última Promesa, is the biggest song on the radio of the week.
  “Loco” advances with 11.3 million audience impressions, up 58%, in the week ending Aug. 22, according to MRC Data. It earns Dominican rapper Leudy Tejeda, better known as Chimbala, his first No
  
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• Maisie Peters Wants You To Know What She’s Thinking

  26-08-2021 21:30
  
  Maisie Peters charms endlessly on her debut album 'You Signed Up for This.' The rising British singer-songwriter tells MTV News about its creation, being a Swiftie, and sharing everything with her fans.
  
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• Taliban Government Will Ban Music In Public In Afghanistan

  26-08-2021 21:15 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Taliban leaders have confirmed the government will ban music in public in Afghanistan. Speaking in an interview with The New York Times, Zabihullah Mujahid spoke about how the group plans to govern Afghanistan. Music in public in the country was banned from 1996 to 2001 – while the Taliban was in power. “Music is forbidden […]
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• Here Are the Lyrics to Farruko’s ‘Pepas’ Translated Into English

  26-08-2021 21:15
  
  Farruko continues making the rounds with his EDM track “Pepas,” topping the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart for the first time in his career on the Aug. 28-dated survey.
  Introduced to the world in June, “Pepas” — helmed by producers IAmChino, Sharo Towers, Keriel “K4G” Quiroz, and Axel Rafael Quezada Fulgencio “Ghetto” — is an electronic jam with various live instrumentation including captivating trumpets and powerful drum beats.
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• Gwen Stefani Jokes She’s on a ‘Honeymoon’ Tour With Blake Shelton: See the Photos & Videos

  26-08-2021 21:12
  
  Gwen Stefani is still soaking up her marital bliss, and is doing her best to extend it by joining husband Blake Shelton for his most recent concert. During Shelton’s Bash on the Bay concert in Ohio on Wednesday (Aug. 25), Stefani took videos which she shared to her Instagram. In the clips, she’s supporting her husband backstage, joking that the set of shows are called the “honeymoon” tour.
  “#honeymoon [moon emoji] tour w my @blakeshelton #ohio #happyanywhere #n
  
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• Self Esteem on the inspiration of Little Mix: “They take risks you would never hear a guitar band do”

  26-08-2021 21:10 via nme.com
  
  Self Esteem has praised the influence of mainstream pop music, singling out the work of Little Mix in particular.READ MORE: Self Esteem: “I want to use the palatable nature of pop to Trojan horse in my agenda”The musician, aka Rebecca Lucy Taylor, was the star of this week’s Big Read. Speaking to NME, she discussed the freedom she’s found exploring pop aesthetics.
  “If you listen to a Little Mix song, they’re fucking wild production wise,” she said. &ldqu
  
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• Lil Nas X Criticizes Lack of Outrage Over Tony Hawk’s Blood Skateboards

  26-08-2021 20:52 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Lil Nas X is calling out the lack of outrage over Tony Hawk’s blood-painted skateboards. The rapper drew criticism from many conservative circles earlier this year with his Satan Shoes. The rapper partnered with the MSCHF brand to create the shoes, which contained a single drop of human blood in each pair. Nike eventually sued […]
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• Lil Nas X Criticizes Lack of Outrage Over Tony Hawk’s Blood-Infused Skateboards

  26-08-2021 20:52 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Lil Nas X is calling out the lack of outrage over Tony Hawk’s blood-painted skateboards. The rapper drew criticism from many conservative circles earlier this year with his Satan Shoes. The rapper partnered with the MSCHF brand to create the shoes, which contained a single drop of human blood in each pair. Nike eventually sued […]
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• Rolling Stones’ U.S. Tour to Proceed as Planned After Charlie Watts’ Death

  26-08-2021 20:46 via rollingstone.com
  
  Promoter announces tour kickoff on September 26th in St. Louis is still on: "The Rolling Stones' tour dates are moving ahead as planned"
  
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• Queen of Christmas Mariah Carey Finally Gets the Holiday Figurine She Deserves

  26-08-2021 20:44
  
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  Mariah Carey is finally getting her officially-licensed and totally approved Christmas figurine.
  Collectibles company Funko has unveiled their Funko Pop! Rocks: Mariah Carey Christmas Figure, a four-inch vinyl figurine that depicts the Queen of Christmas in all her glittery glory.
  The officially-licensed release features a mini caricature version of the su
  
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• Griz on His New Cannabis Line & Days As a Weed Dealer: ‘It Taught Me How to Keep My Cool’

  26-08-2021 20:38
  
  Grant Kwiecinski, the festival-headlining electronic producer known as GRiZ, has seen his life change dramatically since his days as a part-time weed dealer in his native Michigan.
  The legality of weed has changed dramatically since then too, with recreational cannabis use being legalized in Michigan in 2018 amidst a flurry of legalization for the medical and recreational use throughout the United States. (Adult recreational use of cannabis products is legal in 19 states. Medical cannabis,
  
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• Here’s the weather forecast for Creamfields 2021

  26-08-2021 20:33 via nme.com
  
  Creamfields festival returns after two years this bank holiday weekend – here’s how the weather’s looking ahead of the event.READ MORE: 10 brilliant UK festivals to look forward to this summerThe festival, which takes place after the coronavirus pandemic forced its cancellation in 2020, takes place August 27-29 at Walton Hall in Warrington and has already sold out.
  In the place of their regular event last summer, Creamfields held a virtual ‘house party edition’
  
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• Megan Thee Stallion’s Remix of the BTS Hit “Butter” Cleared for Release

  26-08-2021 20:30 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Megan Thee Stallion is clear to release her planned remix of the BTS hit, “Butter.” According to a court filing, the rapper’s label was preventing the remix from being released. Megan Pete filed a petition against her record label, 1501 Certified Entertainment and its CEO, Carl Crawford. The petition seeks “emergency relief from the Court […]
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• Watch Chris Stapleton’s Shuffling ‘Worry B Gone’ on ‘Seth Meyers’

  26-08-2021 20:18 via rollingstone.com
  
  Guy Clark-penned song appears on Stapleton's 2020 album Starting Over
  
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• As Concert Cancellations Continue, Harry Styles Doubles Down on Touring Plans — Requiring Both Masks and Vaccines

  26-08-2021 20:16 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  During the last week, BTS, Garth Brooks, and the Pixies canceled their tours due to COVID-19 concerns. Now, musicians including Harry Styles are opting to perform for fans as scheduled – albeit while implementing stringent safety measures designed to prevent the bug from spreading at their shows. In announcing the cancellation of his next five […]
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• JO1 Shoots to No. 1 & BE:FIRST Debuts at No. 2 on Japan Hot 100

  26-08-2021 20:15
  
  JO1’s fourth single “Real” blasts in at No. 1 on the latest Billboard Japan Hot 100, dated Aug. 16 to 22, selling 368,948 copies in its first week. The 11-member boy band ruled physical sales and Twitter mentions, while also coming in at No. 2 for look-ups to top the Japan song chart this week.The group also scored the highest first-week CD sales since their debut, with “Real” outselling all three previous releases including its first single “Protostar,”
  
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• Grab The Tissues: Kacey Musgraves Will Perform ‘Star-Crossed’ At The VMAs

  26-08-2021 20:06
  
  Kacey Musgraves will bring the tragedy and heartbreak of 'Star-Crossed' to the 2021 VMAs for its world-premiere performance.
  
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• R Kelly is trying to sell his publishing rights, but no one will buy them

  26-08-2021 20:01 via nme.com
  
  R Kelly is trying to sell the publishing rights to his back catalogue, but no one wants to buy them.
  The singer is currently facing an ongoing trial, on charges related to alleged crimes against five female accusers – three of whom were purportedly underage at the time – who allege physical, sexual and psychological abuse.
  He will also face a number of other charges in separate trials, two in Chicago (one federal, one state), and one state trial in Minnesota. In 2019, it was reported
  
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• Shawn Mendes, Kacey Musgraves & More Added to 2021 MTV VMAs Performance Lineup

  26-08-2021 20:00
  
  Shawn Mendes, Kacey Musgraves, Doja Cat, Chlöe and Twenty One Pilots have been added to the performance lineup for the 2021 MTV Music Video Awards, the network announced this week. In addition, Doja Cat has been named this year’s host.  
  The acts will join Olivia Rodrigo, Lorde, Machine Gun Kelly, Lil Nas X, Foo Fighters and Camila Cabello as performers when this year’s VMAs air live on Sept. 12
  
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• Doja Cat to Host, Kacey Musgraves to Perform at 2021 MTV Video Music Awards

  26-08-2021 20:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  Lil Nas X, Lorde, Olivia Rodrigo were previously announced as performers
  
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• A previously unreleased Frankie Knuckles track has been discovered

  26-08-2021 19:58 via nme.com
  
  A previously unreleased track from late DJ Frankie Knuckles has been discovered, and will be released later this year.
  The discovery of the track was revealed yesterday (August 25) to mark Frankie Knuckles Day, an annual celebration of the ‘Godfather Of House’, who died aged 59 in 2014.
  The new track, ‘I Want The Love Of My Own’, was discovered on a reel-to-reel tape player at the Chicago headquarters of label DJ International. It’s believed to date back to some of
  
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• Halsey Battles an Illusion of Control in IMAX Film ‘If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power’

  26-08-2021 19:55
  
  Throughout the hour-long duration of If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power — the film experience created to accompany the release of Halsey’s fourth studio album of the same name (out Friday, Aug. 27) — few lines are exchanged among the characters. The film stars Halsey as the fiery Queen Lila, the target of dark lashing outs courtesy of an abusive king, a vengeful aristocrat and a distrustful matriarch, among others who exchange whispers within the royal court. In writing t
  
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• Rihanna Announces ‘Savage x Fenty Show Vol. 3′ Will Stream Next Month: ‘You Think You Ready?!’

  26-08-2021 19:53
  
  Rihanna will be fresh off the runway in September when she premieres the Savage x Fenty Show Vol. 3 on Amazon Prime Video.
  The third installment of her Savage x Fenty fashion spectacles will debut ahead of RiRi’s new lingerie collection exclusively on Friday, Sept. 24, on Amazon Prime Video, so the Navy stationed in more than 240 countries and territories can tune in from around the world. The billionaire mogul served as the executive producer and creative director of S
  
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• Harry Styles Is Requiring Fans to Get COVID Vaccine or Negative Test to Attend His Shows

  26-08-2021 19:47
  
  Harry Styles joined the increasing list of acts requiring that fans be either fully vaccinated or provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test before attending one of his upcoming shows.
  In an Instagram Story on Wednesday (Aug. 25), Styles wrote, “We are looking forward to seeing everyone as we return to the road! Please know our band and crew will be taking every possible precaution to protect each other so we can bring the show to everyone who wants to attend and we ask you to do the same.&
  
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• Stem Now Offers Recoupment Accounting Before Splitting Revenue

  26-08-2021 19:40
  
  Distribution and payments startup Stem — which helps artists like Frank Ocean and Brent Faiyaz collect digital revenues — has unveiled a new feature that allows clients to automatically track and recoup expenses before splits are paid out on music releases.
  Stem’s new Recoup Rules feature works like this: If a manager or label fronted $25,000 for a music video for an artist’s new single, they would be able to setup a Recoup Rule for that $25,000 to come out of t
  
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• Watch George Strait, Wynonna Judd, Mickey Guyton & More Perform for ‘CMT Giants: Charley Pride’

  26-08-2021 19:39
  
  CMT honored late country icon Charley Pride on Wednesday (Aug. 25) with the 90-minute special CMT Giants: Charley Pride, featuring a star-studded lineup including Jimmie Allen, Garth Brooks, Luke Combs, Mickey Guyton, Alan Jackson, Wynonna Judd, Gladys Knight, Reyna Roberts, Darius Rucker, George Strait, and more. Pride died Dec. 12, 2020, in Dallas due to complications from COVID-19. He was 86.
  Each artist performed a selection from Pride’s more than five decades of music (which incl
  
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• You Me At Six announce surprise Reading Festival set

  26-08-2021 19:36 via nme.com
  
  You Me At Six have been announced as last minute additions to the bill of this year’s Reading Festival, which begins tomorrow (August 27)READ MORE: Reading & Leeds 2021: 10 essential new artists to catch at this year’s festivalThe pop-punk favourites will be playing the Main Stage West this Sunday (August 29) at 7pm, joining a bill that also features Yungblud, Biffy Clyro and Blossoms. They will not be performing at its sister event in Leeds.Unfortunately @fever333 and
  
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