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• Britney Spears Tells Court Her Dad’s Still Messing With Her Wedding

  22-09-2021 23:53 via rollingstone.com
  
  Singer says she wants her father, Jamie, suspended from her conservatorship by September 29th, so she can freely negotiate a prenup with fiancé Sam Asghari
  
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• Check out this metal cover of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds’ ‘Stagger Lee’

  22-09-2021 23:52 via nme.com
  
  Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds’ ‘Stagger Lee’ has been given a metal/punk spin – you can check out the new cover below.READ MORE: Nick Cave & Warren Ellis live in London: Minimal elements for maximum impactFirst recorded in 1923, the song was originally an old blues number about a killer pimp in St. Louis, Missouri back in 1895. It was reimagined by the Bad Seeds in the ’90s for inclusion on their ninth album, ‘Murder Ballads’ (1996).
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• After R. Kelly Declines to Testify, Closing Arguments Begin in Sex Trafficking Trial

  22-09-2021 23:44
  
  A prosecutor began closing arguments in the R. Kelly sex trafficking trial Wednesday (Sept. 22) by telling jurors that the government had delivered on its promises to prove that the R&B singer had for years commanded close associates to help him target, groom and exploit girls, boys, and young women for his own sexual gratification.
  Six weeks of testimony from more than 45 witnesses and other evidence “showed he did just that,” said Assistant U.S. Attorney Elizabeth Geddes.
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• Exactuals and AgilLink Are Officially Integrated; Higher-Ups Tout ‘Significant Advantages’ For Entertainment Industry Professionals

  22-09-2021 23:32 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  SaaS-based payment-processing firm Exactuals has officially confirmed the integration of its PaymentHub and Datafaction’s AgilLink – a move that higher-ups say will streamline “the payment flow and back office operations of business managers and other firms that service end talent.” 10-year-old Exactuals unveiled its integration with cloud-based accounting and bill-paying platform AgilLink today, in a […]
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• Todd Dulaney Scores His Fifth Gospel Airplay No. 1 With ‘Revelation 4′

  22-09-2021 23:20
  
  Todd Dulaney rolls up his fifth leader on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart as “Revelation 4″ ascends from No. 2 to No. 1 on the list dated Sept. 25.
  In the tracking week ending Sept. 19, the single increased by 7% in plays, according to MRC Data.Dulaney, who wrote “Revelation 4″ with D.J. Kimbrough, earns his fourth Gospel Airplay leader in succession. It follows “Psalms 18 (I Will Call Your Name),” which led for a week in October 2020; “You’
  
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• John Legend Shines on Bigger Love LA Tour Stop & Previews ‘Stardust’ From Next Album

  22-09-2021 23:16
  
  After kicking off his Bigger Love Tour earlier this month in Atlanta, John Legend hit The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on Tuesday night for his latest stop. In addition to impressing fans with his biggest hits, he also unveiled some never-before-heard music, which will be part of his upcoming, yet-untitled eighth studio album, out next year, Legend told the crowd.
  With soaring live vocals, silky-smooth piano playing skills and over-the-top outfit changes to match, the EGOT winner sang his f
  
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• Five ‘Women on the Rise’ Reveal Biggest Challenges in Latin Music Industry: Most Motivating Quotes

  22-09-2021 23:15
  
  During the Women on the Rise – The New Generation panel, moderated by Billboard senior writer, Latin, Griselda Flores five emerging artists discussed biggest inspirations (Rihanna, Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez) and revealed the challenges they have and continue to face in the industry.
  The panel, held on day three of Billboard’s Latin Music Week (Sept. 20-25), welcomed superstar songwriter and artist Elena Rose, twin sister urban-pop duo Las Villa, reggaetonera and Miami native Mariah Anq
  
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• BTS & Coldplay Unveil Schedule for ‘My Universe’ Single, Documentary & Remix, Plus a Group Pic

  22-09-2021 23:08
  
  BTS and Coldplay are gearing up to release their “My Universe” collaboration, but that’s not all: On Wednesday (Sept. 22), Parlophone Records, the British rock group’s label, revealed a list of three upcoming releases that fans should keep an eye on.
  “Two days until the release of ‘My Universe’ by Coldplay x BTS — and we can tell Coldplayers and the ARMY are as excited as we are! Here are some #MYUNIVERSE dates for your diary,” the label wrot
  
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• Halsey, Kacey Musgraves and more for ‘Saturday Night Live’ season 47

  22-09-2021 23:07 via nme.com
  
  Halsey, Kacey Musgraves and more have been announced as musical guests for Saturday Night Live.READ MORE: Stunning Saturday Night Live performances by your favourite starsThe hit NBC show will return for its 47th season on October 2, with Musgraves set to appear alongside guest host Owen Wilson during the first episode. Halsey is due to perform the following week (October 9) while Kim Kardashian West takes on presenting duties.
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• Garth Brooks Focusing on Small Venues Over Stadiums Because ‘Dive Bars Are Vaccinated’

  22-09-2021 22:52
  
  Garth Brooks is focusing on playing smaller club venues for the remainder of the year, rather than his typical stadium stops, in an effort to keep performances safe for fans during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
  During an episode of Inside Studio G earlier this week, Brooks told viewers, “Stadiums are officially out for this year,” adding that he and his team are looking at adding performances at dive bars, because they feel the smaller venues offer a safer health environment as
  
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• Maná’s Fher Olvera and Mabel In Conversation At Billboard Latin Music Week: 5 Biggest Reveals

  22-09-2021 22:33
  
  On day three of Billboard’s Latin Music Week (Sept. 20-25), Maná’ founder Fher Olvera spoke with 12-year-old singer Mabel, who famously competed on La Voz Kids and is now a featured guest on the iconic rock band’s upcoming covers album, performing a reimagined version of the Maná’ hit “El Reloj Cucú.”During their conversation, moderated by Billboard’s VP, Latin industry lead, Leila Cobo, Olvera and Mabel revealed what they have in co
  
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• Netflix shares ‘Britney vs Spears’ trailer and release date

  22-09-2021 22:25 via nme.com
  
  Netflix has shared the trailer for its upcoming Britney Spears documentary, Britney vs Spears – you can watch it below.
  The streaming platform announced the Erin Lee Carr-directed project yesterday (September 21) by posting an 18-second teaser on social media. Now, it has been confirmed that the film will arrive on September 28.READ MORE: Why is #FreeBritney trending and what is a conservatorship? Here’s everything you need to knowFollowing on from Hulu’s Framing Britney S
  
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• Kacey Musgraves, Halsey, Young Thug & Brandi Carlile Announced as Next ‘SNL’ Musical Guests

  22-09-2021 22:25
  
  Saturday Night Live officially returns with season 47 on Oct. 2, with the help of musical guests Kacey Musgraves, Halsey, Young Thug and Brandi Carlile.
  Musgraves, who made her SNL debut in 2018 around the time her highly acclaimed Golden Hour album was released, will kick off the new season alongside host Owen Wilson on Oct. 2. Kim Kardashian will host the following weekend on Oct. 9, accompanied by musical guest Halsey, who performed songs from her third album&nbs
  
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• Parcels announce four-date global tour set for later this year

  22-09-2021 22:23 via nme.com
  
  Parcels have announced a four-date global tour set to take place later this year – see the full list of dates below.READ MORE: Parcels: Inside their immaculate live album recorded at David Bowie’s old stomping groundThe Australian-born, Berlin-based band took to social media today (September 22) to let fans know that they’ll be hitting the road in November for a run of intimate gigs, taking in shows in London, Paris, Berlin and New York.
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• Amazon Partners with Billie Eilish for New Limited-Edition Echo Studio

  22-09-2021 22:22 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Amazon partnered with Billie Eilish to release a branded Echo Studio featuring the singer. This is the first time Amazon has struck a partnership with a singer to feature their image directly on a piece of hardware. The limited-edition Echo Studio also includes six months of Amazon Music Unlimited for listening to Billie Eilish’s new […]
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• Who Are The Top Latin Music Artists on YouTube?

  22-09-2021 22:12
  
  Four years after the explosive success of “Despacito” — a song performed by two Puerto Rican artists, Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee, and produced by two Colombians, Mauricio Rengifo and Andrés Torres — Latin music has continued to grow worldwide, perhaps in part due to its cross-pollination and diversity. “There is no single signature sound or single country that serves as the focal point,” says YouTube music trends manager Kevin Meenan. “We are see
  
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• Who Are The Top Latin Music Artists?

  22-09-2021 22:12
  
  Four years after the explosive success of “Despacito” — a song performed by two Puerto Rican artists, Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee, and produced by two Colombians, Mauricio Rengifo and Andrés Torres — Latin music has continued to grow worldwide, perhaps in part due to its cross-pollination and diversity. “There is no single signature sound or single country that serves as the focal point,” says YouTube music trends manager Kevin Meenan. “We are see
  
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• Twitch and NMPA Strike Deal, But Streamers Aren’t Happy

  22-09-2021 22:04 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Twitch and the music industry clashed in 2020 over licensing streamed music. Now a deal has been struck, but streamers are unhappy. Twitch received thousands upon thousands of DMCA notices in 2020, well documented by Digital Music News. The sheer amount of DMCA notices left many streamers fleeing the platform for other alternatives because their […]
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• Here’s Where to Buy the BTS ‘Dynamite’ Funko Pop Figures

  22-09-2021 21:57
  
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  Time to light it up like dynamite, because the sold-out, previously Walmart exclusive BTS “Dynamite” Funko Pop figures are about to be restocked on Amazon.
  For a price of $10.99 each, you’ll get your very own 3 3/4″ versions of Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook in their groovy “Dynamite” music video
  
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• Stageverse Launches ‘Muse: Enter the Simulation’ VR Concert Experience

  22-09-2021 21:44 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Stageverse is powering a new Muse VR concert experience for fans to relive their 2019 tour. Stageverse is a creator of 3D virtual venues and interactive experiences. The open beta for ‘Muse: Enter the Simulation began this week in the Stageverse app – available on iOS, Android, and Oculus. The Muse VR concert experience is […]
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• Neighbourhood Weekender announces 2022 line-up

  22-09-2021 21:44 via nme.com
  
  Neighbourhood Weekender has announced the line-up for its 2022 event, with Courteeners, Kasabian and Blossoms set to headline.READ MORE: Courteeners’ Liam Fray: “The band is my life. When it’s not going great, my life’s not going great”The Warrington two-dayer will take place at Victoria Park on May 28 and 29 next year. Other acts on the bill across the weekend include DMA’S, Becky Hill, Tom Grennan, Starsailor, Cast, The Fratellis and Example.
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• Elton John & Charlie Puth Get Soulful With New ‘After All’ Collaboration: Listen

  22-09-2021 21:44
  
  When you think of artists who are well-suited to collaborate with Sir Elton John, Charlie Puth’s name should come to mind, and now, the pair are finally jumping on a track together.
  On Wednesday (Sept. 22), John and Puth unveiled their brand-new duet “After All,” a gentle, glowing ballad about true love. The single comes ahead of John’s upcoming new project, The Lockdown Sessions, where the pop legend will offer up a series of duets and collaborations he recorded whi
  
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• The Pretty Reckless Land Third Mainstream Rock Airplay No. 1 From Latest Album

  22-09-2021 21:39
  
  For a second time, The Pretty Reckless boasts an album with three No. 1s on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart.
  “Only Love Can Save Me Now,” featuring Matt Cameron and Kim Thayil, rises 2-1 on the survey dated Sept. 25 to become the Taylor Momsen-led rockers’ seventh No. 1 and third from their latest album, Death by Rock and Roll.
  The Pretty Reckless snagged three No. 1s from an album once before: In 2014-15, “Heaven Knows,” “Messed Up World&rdquo
  
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• R. Kelly’s Defense Rests in Federal Racketeering Trial, Closing Arguments Begin

  22-09-2021 21:36 via rollingstone.com
  
  Singer opts to not take the stand in his own defense, avoiding prosecutors' cross-examination
  
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• Britney Spears’ Conservatorship Gets the Doc Treatment Once Again in ‘Britney vs. Spears’

  22-09-2021 21:36 via rollingstone.com
  
  Film will arrive September 28th
  
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• Metallica Paint the Billboard Rock Charts ‘Black’ With New Re-Release & ‘Blacklist’

  22-09-2021 21:34
  
  Metallica dots the Billboard charts dated Sept. 25 following the 30th-anniversary reissue of its self-titled 1991 album, paced by a rise to No. 1 on the Top Rock Albums and Hard Rock Albums tallies.
  Metallica, also known as “The Black Album,” shoots 28-1 on Top Rock Albums, for its first week atop the list, with 37,000 equivalent album units earned in the Sept. 10-16 tracking period, according to MRC Data. Thirty-thousand units of that sum comprise album sales.
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• Ahead of Their Reunion Tour, What’s Your Favorite Fugees Radio Hit? Vote!

  22-09-2021 21:30
  
  “Ready or Not,” here come the Fugees come with a reunion tour. Ms. Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their landmark 1996 album The Score around the world — but which Fugees radio hit are you most excited to hear live?
  They scored one No. 1 hit on Billboard’s Hot R&B Singles (now R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay) and Pop Airplay chart with “Killing Me Softly,” which won a Grammy in 1997 for 
  
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• Britney Spears Netflix Documentary ‘Britney vs Spears’ Trailer Debuts: ‘I Just Want My Life Back’

  22-09-2021 21:20
  
  Netflix just dropped the first full trailer for its buzzed-about Britney Spears documentary from Erin Lee Carr, titled Britney vs Spears.
  The project, which had been the subject of rumors for several months, was finally confirmed Tuesday when Netflix debuted an 18-second teaser on Twitter with an alert that a full trailer would debut on Wednesday (Sept. 22). The brief clip featured a voicemail left by Spears to a lawyer at 12:29 a.m. on Jan. 21, 2009. “Hi, my name is Britney Spears,”
  
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• Ringo Starr will miss 'beautiful' Charlie Watts

  22-09-2021 21:09 via music-news.com
  
  Ringo Starr will miss the late Charlie Watts and has described his fellow drummer as a "beautiful human being".
  
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• Emerging Latin Music Styles: It’s All In The Mix

  22-09-2021 21:07
  
  In the past few years, as the explosion of reggaetón has helped sweep Latin music from the fringes of pop culture firmly into the music mainstream, a bubbling undercurrent of emerging genres, cross-collaborative styles and new spins on traditional music has risen to the surface. And now, for the first time, some of those genres are beginning to break into the top regions of the pop music charts. 
  “Without reggaetón, we wouldn’t be where we are,
  
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• Courteeners, Blossoms, Nothing But Thieves to headline Y Not

  22-09-2021 21:04 via music-news.com
  
  Courteeners, Blossoms and Nothing But Thieves will headline Y Not Festival in Derbyshire next July.
  
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• A Global Guide To The Latin Music Business

  22-09-2021 21:03
  
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  Faro LatinoJavier Fainzaig, president/CEOThe digital content and marketing team manages YouTube pages for record labels and other local music companies that collectively generate 1 billion monthly views. It also handles distribution, publishing and other music-related services for artists such as DJ Kane of Los Kumbia Kings.
  Phone +54 11 5339 5387
  MojoTomas Talarico, managing directorThe Argentine digital music distributor manages content for 450 artists on Yo
  
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• Listen to Elton John and Charlie Puth’s new collaboration ‘After All’

  22-09-2021 21:02 via nme.com
  
  Elton John has shared a new collaborative song with Charlie Puth, ‘After All’ – listen below.
  The emotionally charged track will appear on John’s forthcoming album ‘The Lockdown Sessions’, which is due to arrive on October 22 via EMI.READ MORE: Elton’s right: UK musicians face a “looming catastrophe” – but they’ll always have Liechtenstein“With ‘After All’ Charlie and I were in the studio, just the two of us
  
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• Regional Mexican’s Global Growth

  22-09-2021 21:01
  
  On July 30, a band took the stage at the Staples Center in Los Angeles for the first time in more than 16 months. The crowd of 12,500 roared with joy as the charismatic frontman of the group they had come to see grabbed beers from fans at the front of the stage, then chased them with tequila shots from his own bottle onstage. You might have thought you’d left lockdown and landed in a Guns N’ Roses or
  
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• Piso 21 & More Talk the Challenge of ‘Touring in a Post-COVID World’ at Latin Music Week

  22-09-2021 21:00
  
  “The last 18 months have been surreal,” Bruno del Granado said as he opened the “Touring in a Post-COVID World” panel at Billboard Latin Music Week on Wednesday (Sept. 22).
  Del Granado, agent at entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency and the panel’s moderator, was joined by Nelson Albareda (Loud and Live), Alfredo Alonso (Bizarro Live Entertainment) and Piso 21’s David Escobar and Pablo Mejia in conversation about the current situation as arti
  
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• 7 Thought-Provoking Quotes From will.i.am’s 2021 Latin Music Week Panel

  22-09-2021 20:57
  
  Not just a hitmaker who’s owned the realms of hip-hop, pop and Latin music, will.i.am has proven himself a deft entrepreneur over the years, making a number of savvy investments in everything from Beats by Dre to Twitter to Tesla – all while continuing to give back to various communities via his i.am.angel foundation.
  Putting aside the numerous No. 1s he’s racked up over the years with Black Eyed Peas, will.i.am and manager Polo Molina sat down with Billboard senior editor Lynd
  
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• Britney Spears Still Pursuing Dad’s Removal Despite His Petition to End Conservatorship

  22-09-2021 20:45
  
  Britney Spears is still fighting to have her father removed as conservator of his estate — even as the court is now considering a petition to end the conservatorship entirely.
  Earlier this month, Jamie Spears filed a petition asking the court to end his daughter’s longstanding conservatorship, arguing that it’s become clear over the past few months that circumstances have changed. He also noted that L.A. County Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny earlier this summer allowed Britn
  
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• AI-Powered Snafu Records Raises $6 Million From Investors Including ABBA’s Agnetha Fältskog

  22-09-2021 20:43 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Building upon a nearly $3 million funding round from February of 2020, AI-focused record label Snafu Records has officially raised another $6 million. Three-year-old Snafu Records, which formally launched around the time of the aforementioned early-2020 funding round, just recently unveiled its latest multimillion-dollar raise. One Pophouse Ventures reportedly led the round, which also drew […]
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• Takeaways From Latin Music Week’s ‘The Streaming Equation’ Panel With Pedro Capo & More

  22-09-2021 20:34
  
  Presented by Jose Luis Sevillano, CEO of Spain’s AIE, Billboard’s streaming-focused panel broke down the industry’s response to revenue per stream and the impact of digital platforms on the creative process. Producer Julio Reyes Copello, artist Pedro Capó and indie label head Eric Duars shared wisdom from their own experiences in different facets of the industry during the discussion moderated by 2021 Billboard Indie Power Player Ana Gonzalez, managing par
  
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• Fugees Return With 2021 World Tour Celebrating 25 Years of The Score

  22-09-2021 20:34 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  The Fugees are reuniting for the first time in fifteen years for a world tour. The world tour will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their critically-acclaimed album, The Score. It’s the first time the trio has performed together in more than 15 years. Members Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, and Pras Michel will tour across 12 […]
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• Courteeners, Blossoms and Nothing But Thieves to headline Y Not 2022

  22-09-2021 20:29 via nme.com
  
  Y Not Festival has announced the line-up for its 2022 event, with Courteeners, Blossoms and Nothing But Thieves set to headline.READ MORE: Blossoms talk ’70s-inspired new single ‘Care For’ and tease their next albumThe Derbyshire festival was forced to cancel both its 2020 and 2021 editions due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, organisers confirmed today (September 22) that it will return next year between July 29-31.
  Joining the aforementioned bill-toppers across the three
  
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• Nicki Minaj & Kenneth Petty Accuser Speaks Out After Harassment Lawsuit: ‘I’m Tired of Being Afraid’

  22-09-2021 20:28
  
  Jennifer Hough, the woman who accused Nicki Minaj’s husband Kenneth Petty of rape in 1994, spoke out against the couple in a new interview Wednesday (Sept. 22).
  Hough filed a lawsuit in August against Minaj and Petty, accusing the couple of “witness intimidation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligent infliction of emotional distress, harassment, assault, battery, sexual assault, and sexual harassment.” She alleged that Petty “int
  
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• UK government calls in industry leaders to consider streaming reforms

  22-09-2021 20:27 via nme.com
  
  The UK government has called in a number of music industry leaders to help consider streaming reforms in response to the DCMS Committee’s recent report on the economics of streaming.READ MORE: Streaming – what happens next? Artists demand “a shift in the way business is done”The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Commons Select Committee have been examining the business model for streaming since last year and whether or not the mod
  
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• Covid Is Raging in Tennessee. A Nashville Music Festival Is About to Draw Thousands

  22-09-2021 20:23 via rollingstone.com
  
  AmericanaFest has more than 200 artists on its lineup and Covid safety protocols in place, but some performers have decided it's not worth the risk
  
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• Live Nation Urban Taps Mari Arionne Davies as VP of Booking & Talent

  22-09-2021 20:17
  
  Agent Mari Arionne Davies is headed to Live Nation Urban. Announced by Live Nation Urban president Shawn Gee, Davies will take on the role of vp of booking and talent for the promoter.
  “We are beyond excited to bring Mari over to head up our Festival Booking and Touring activities, Gee said in a release. “She is a rising star in the business, and we are fortunate to have her on the Live Nation Urban team.”
  Formerly with ICM Partners, Davies will be the first to take on the role
  
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• 24kGoldn on Michael Jackson, Drake, and His Favorite Songs of All Time

  22-09-2021 20:02 via rollingstone.com
  
  The rapper breaks down his ballot for Rolling Stone‘s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time list, including tunes by Michael Jackson, Drake, and more
  
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• Paul McCartney tells Bob Mortimer the bloody story behind ‘Rocky Raccoon’

  22-09-2021 19:58 via nme.com
  
  Paul McCartney has recalled the story behind The Beatles‘ ‘Rocky Raccoon’ during a conversation with Bob Mortimer – you can watch the video below.READ MORE: Paul McCartney: read the exclusive track-by-track story of ‘McCartney III’The chat between McCartney and comedian Mortimer arrived as a teaser for the former’s upcoming biography The Lyrics: 1956 To The Present, which is set for release on November 2.
  It will recount the legendary musician&rsquo
  
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• Blxst Renews Deal With Red Bull Records for Exclusive Partnership

  22-09-2021 19:58
  
  Rising L.A. R&B/hip-hop artist Blxst has re-signed with Red Bull Records in an exclusive worldwide partnership, Billboard can announce.
  Blxst (born Matthew Burdette) founded his own record label Evgle in 2018 and entered into a partnership with Red Bull Records two years later for the release of his debut EP No Love Lost on Sept. 4, 2020, peaking at No. 3 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Albums chart. His and Bino Rideaux’s joint project Sixtape 2 top
  
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• Here’s How Dan Reynolds’ Wife & Kids Help Pick Imagine Dragons Songs

  22-09-2021 19:51
  
  When it comes to choosing songs for Imagine Dragons albums, frontman Dan Reynolds said on Tuesday’s (Sept. 21) Kelly Clarkson Show that it’s a family affair.
  “You’ve got four kids at home — that’s a lot of kiddos, so do they enjoy Dad making music?” Clarkson asked Reynolds. “Do they think you’re cool still?”
  “I think they think I’m cool,” Reynolds replied. “I play music for them every day. I write music ever
  
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• Damon Albarn Shares Live Rendition of Iceland-Inspired ‘Royal Morning Blue’

  22-09-2021 19:50 via rollingstone.com
  
  "In all the darkness that we have experienced, that was such a beautiful, positive thing," singer says of The Nearer the Fountain, More Pure the Stream Flows track
  
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