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• R. Kelly’s Lawyer During Closing Arguments: ‘Kinky Sex’ Is Not a Crime

  23-09-2021 23:59 via rollingstone.com
  
  Lawyer Deveraux Cannick references Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mike Pence while framing criminal case as constitutional battle
  
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• Air announce 20th anniversary edition of ’10 000Hz Legend’

  23-09-2021 23:57 via nme.com
  
  Air have announced a 20th anniversary edition of their second album, ’10 000Hz Legend’.
  The French duo – comprised of Nicolas Godin and Jean-Benoît Dunckel – released the original record back in 2001. Following on from their 1998 debut ‘Moon Safari’, it was lauded by NME for its “sheer level of invention”.READ MORE: Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Nicolas Godin, AirNow, Air have confirmed that they will celebrate the
  
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• Nashville A-Team Bassist Bob Moore Dies at 88

  23-09-2021 23:09
  
  Bassist Bob Moore, a member of Nashville’s revered “A Team” group of session musicians, died on Sept. 22 at age 88.
  “Bob Moore’s contributions to American music are incalculable,” Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum CEO Kyle Young said via a statement following Moore’s death. “He was a musical master and the most-recorded bass player in country music history. As a key member of the much-vaunted ‘A-Team’ of Nashville session players, h
  
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• Watch Lizzo’s funky live cover of BTS’ ‘Butter’

  23-09-2021 23:03 via nme.com
  Lizzo delivered a cover of BTS‘ ‘Butter’ in the Live Lounge today (September 23) – check out the video below.
  The ‘Juice’ singer took on the K-Pop group’s 2021 single as part of BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge Month, which kicked off on September 6. She also sang a solo rendition of her recent collaboration with Cardi B, ‘Rumors’.READ MORE: BTS’ ‘Butter’ is a cool, crisp summer anthem that doubles as a potent shot of self-co
  
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• Billboard Explains: The Billboard Latin Music Awards

  23-09-2021 23:02
  
  The Billboard Latin Music Awards are a cultural celebration that spotlight the biggest and brightest stars in modern Latin music. On Thursday, Sept. 23, the 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards will touch down in Miami with a star-studded lineup of performers that includes Karol G, Juanes, Marc Anthony, Nicky Jam, Carlos Vives and Maná, among many others.
  But what’s the history of the awards show? And how are the finalists and winners determined today?
  The latest episode of Billboard E
  
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• Nirvana ‘Nevermind’ 30th Anniversary Editions Will Ship With the Original Cover Art — Despite High-Profile Lawsuit

  23-09-2021 22:52 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  The 30th anniversary of Nirvana’s Nevermind will arrive tomorrow, and Universal Music Group announced today that it intends to commemorate the occasion with a series of special releases later this year. Publicly traded Universal Music Group detailed its plans for the 30th anniversary editions of Nevermind via a formal announcement message that was emailed to […]
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• Nirvana ‘Nevermind’ 30th Anniversary Editions Will Ship With the Original Cover Art — Despite Child Pornography Lawsuit

  23-09-2021 22:52 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  The 30th anniversary of Nirvana’s Nevermind will arrive tomorrow, and Universal Music Group announced today that it intends to commemorate the occasion with a series of special releases later this year. Publicly traded Universal Music Group detailed its plans for the 30th anniversary editions of Nevermind via a formal announcement message that was emailed to […]
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• Nirvana ‘Nevermind’ 30th Anniversary Editions Will Ship in November — With ‘Unreleased Material’

  23-09-2021 22:52 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  The 30th anniversary of Nirvana’s Nevermind will arrive tomorrow, and Universal Music Group announced today that it intends to commemorate the occasion with a series of special releases later this year. Publicly traded Universal Music Group detailed its plans for the 30th anniversary editions of Nevermind via a formal announcement message that was emailed to […]
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• Alessia Cara Contemplates the Big Questions

  23-09-2021 22:42
  
  “Eye-opening” is a phrase Alessia Cara repeats while describing the process of creating In the Meantime, her third studio album. The former best new artist Grammy winner has always valued self-selection in her songwriting, but In the Meantime, out Friday (Sept. 24) on Def Jam Recordings, finds the 25-year-old prodding at the fabric of her identity, including her artistic goals, personal frustrations and transition from teen phenom to adult storyteller.
  “In terms of my fears and
  
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• Justin Timberlake, Lizzo Among Investors in Hydrow – $2,300 Rowing Machine

  23-09-2021 22:33 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Justin Timberlake and Lizzo are among early investors in Hydrow, a rowing machine for at-home exercise. Hydrow is a connected rowing machine that hopes to bring the experience of community to rowing at home. The company has raised $200 million in its latest round, which included funding from Justin Timberlake and Lizzo. CEO Bruce Smith […]
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• Justin Timberlake and Lizzo Among the Investors In Hydrow, a Company That Makes a $2,300 Rowing Machine

  23-09-2021 22:33 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Justin Timberlake and Lizzo are among early investors in Hydrow, a rowing machine for at-home exercise. Hydrow is a connected rowing machine that hopes to bring the experience of community to rowing at home. The company has raised $200 million in its latest round, which included funding from Justin Timberlake and Lizzo. CEO Bruce Smith […]
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• Spotify Expected to Surpass Apple’s Podcast Lead In the US Within Two Months

  23-09-2021 22:16 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Spotify is driving podcast growth in the US as Apple’s podcast market share has stagnated. A new report from eMarketer suggests that Spotify will surpass Apple by the end of 2021. It predicts Spotify will reach 28.2 million monthly podcast listeners by the end of 2021, compared to Apple’s 28 million. Looking at the next […]
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• Spotify Behind Podcast Growth in the US – Apple’s Podcast Lead is Gone

  23-09-2021 22:16 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Spotify is driving podcast growth in the US as Apple’s podcast market share has stagnated. A new report from eMarketer suggests that Spotify will surpass Apple by the end of 2021. It predicts Spotify will reach 28.2 million monthly podcast listeners by the end of 2021, compared to Apple’s 28 million. Looking at the next […]
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• How to Watch the 2021 Firefly Festival Livestream

  23-09-2021 22:15
  
  Billie Eilish, The Killers, Tame Impala and Lizzo are headlining the 2021 Firefly Festival this weekend, and fans can catch all the action from home.
  For those unable to physically make it out to the Woodlands in Delaware for the four-day festivities starting Thursday (Sept. 23), they can watch the performances on the Firefly, Backyard, Wonder and Pavilion Stages through the official livestream via Mandolin. The festival delayed opening its gates due to severe weather conditions, according to Fi
  
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• 50 Cent Talks Casting Snoop Dogg in New ‘BMF,’ Spirituality & Ignoring Cyber Bullying

  23-09-2021 21:58
  
  Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson will be the executive producer of the hour on Sunday night (Sept. 26) when his all-new crime series, Black Mafia Family (BMF) premieres on Starz at 9 p.m. ET, immediately after the 8 p.m. ET season finale of his fan-favorite show, Power Book III: Raising Kanan.
  The latter is the third installment in his Power universe, and reveals the origin story of main antagonist Kanan Elijah Stark — originally portrayed by 50 himself. (The NAACP Image Award winning
  
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• 50 Cent Talks Casting Snoop Dogg in New ‘Black Mafia Family,’ Spirituality & Ignoring Cyber Bullying

  23-09-2021 21:58
  
  Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson will be the executive producer of the hour on Sunday night (Sept. 26) when his all-new crime series, Black Mafia Family (BMF) premieres on Starz at 9 p.m. ET, immediately after the 8 p.m. ET season finale of his fan-favorite show, Power Book III: Raising Kanan.
  The latter is the third installment in his Power universe, and reveals the origin story of main antagonist Kanan Elijah Stark — originally portrayed by 50 himself. (The NAACP Image Award winning
  
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• ‘Tiger King 2′ Is Officially Happening, Coming to Netflix This Year

  23-09-2021 21:40
  
  It’s official: Tiger King is getting a sequel.
  Bonus: It’s coming to Netflix sometime before the end of the year.
  Netflix has confirmed the follow-up to the 2020 documentary breakout. The streamer promised “more madness and mayhem” and also released a brief teaser video (below).A second edition of Tiger King has been long rumored and in August a listing for a Tiger King sequel was posted on a Netflix site, drawing headlines, but the
  
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• Snoop Dogg claims to run popular NFT Twitter account

  23-09-2021 21:38 via nme.com
  
  Snoop Dogg has revealed himself to be the owner of the @CozomoMedici Twitter account, carrying over 46,000 followers and linked to the ownership of more than 140 NFTs.READ MORE: Burning Banksys and rubbish tweets: these are the most WTF NFTs so farThe popular account stated they would reveal the person running it earlier this week. “Shortly, as promised, I will dox from my personal account,” CozomoMedici tweeted on Monday (September 20). “As my fame is considerable, the tweet w
  
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• From Lizzo to Elton John & More, Who Performed Your Favorite BTS Cover? Vote!

  23-09-2021 21:28
  
  The members of BTS are masters of covering other artists’ hits, but A-list singers from Lizzo to Elton John have done the honors for them. So which BTS cover is the best?
  The “Juice” singer put her gooey vocals all over the K-pop group’s Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit “Butter” on BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge on Thursday (Sept. 23). Pentatonix smoothly mashed up “Butter” with BTS’ other chart-topping sensation “Dyna
  
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• Jennifer Nettles to Join Broadway Musical ‘Waitress’: ‘The Stars Have Aligned’

  23-09-2021 21:22
  
  Grammy winner Jennifer Nettles will return to Broadway later this year, taking on the lead role of Jenna in the musical Waitress, People reports.
  Nettles, of country act Sugarland, will perform in the musical from Oct. 19 through Nov. 24. Sara Bareilles is currently in the role of Jenna through Oct. 17. Bareilles also crafted the music and lyrics for the show.
  “Sara is my dear friend of mine and when Waitress first came out, I was so excited for her,” Nettles told People. “Love
  
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• Footwork Pioneer RP Boo Explains His New Album, ‘Established!’

  23-09-2021 21:09 via rollingstone.com
  
  The godfather of footwork on how he turned Phil Collins and Snoop Dogg samples into transcendent, quick-paced dance tracks.
  
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• Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard announce debut album ‘Backhand Deals’

  23-09-2021 21:00 via nme.com
  
  Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard have announced their debut album ‘Backhand Deals’ – listen to new track ‘You’ below.
  The rising Welsh band will release the record on February 25, 2022 via Communion. You can pre-order/pre-save it here.READ MORE: What’s Your Band Called, Mate? Get to know Buzzard Buzzard BuzzardToday’s announcement (September 23) comes as Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard share their riotous latest single, ‘You’. It arrives with a playful,
  
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• Shawn Mendes Unveils His 2022 Wonder: The World Tour Dates

  23-09-2021 20:59
  
  Shawn Mendes will be heading on the road next year. On Thursday (Sept. 23), the “Summer of Love” singer shared the dates for his upcoming world tour across North America, the United Kingdom and Europe in support of his Billboard 200 chart-topping album, Wonder.
  Wonder: The World Tour consists of 64 dates. The U.K. and Europe portion of the tour will commence next year on March 14 at the Royal Arena Copenhagen before concluding at the WiZink Center in Madrid on May 20.
  
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• Sin Setsochhata’s Moonlight Ballads

  23-09-2021 20:43 via rollingstone.com
  
  The singer is one of a new crop of Cambodian artists fusing new beats with sounds from the country’s golden age of pop
  
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• BLACKPINK, Billie Eilish, Anitta & More to Appear in ‘Dear Earth’ YouTube Originals Special

  23-09-2021 20:40
  
  BLACKPINK, Billie Eilish, Anitta, Jaden Smith and more will be featured in an upcoming YouTube Originals special titled Dear Earth premering in October.
  YouTube announced Dear Earth as part of its Originals’ October sustainability-centered programming during the 2021 Summer TCA press tour on Thursday (Sept. 23).
  Former President Barack Obama, Pope Francis, Desmond Tutu and Google/Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai are among the global leaders presenting during the multi-hour celebration of th
  
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• Watch J. Cole rap over Drake’s ‘Pipe Down’ beat in ‘Heaven’s EP’ video

  23-09-2021 20:35 via nme.com
  
  J. Cole has shared a music video for surprise new single ‘Heaven’s EP’ – watch it below.
  The new track arrives barely four months after the rapper’s most recent album, ‘The Off-Season’, and is also remarkable for being the latest in a dizzying chain of samples.READ MORE: J. Cole – ‘The Off-Season’ review: technical brilliance that’s not built for the mainstreamWhile the beat in ‘Heaven’s EP’ identifiably bel
  
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• Song You Need to Know: Tony Touch, ‘Sacude’

  23-09-2021 20:31 via rollingstone.com
  
  Two legendary New York DJ-producers joined forces to craft this ruthlessly danceable single
  
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• Shawn Mendes announces huge ‘Wonder’ world tour for 2022

  23-09-2021 20:30 via nme.com
  
  Shawn Mendes has announced a world tour for 2022 – you can see the full schedule below.
  The Canadian pop star will hit the road next March for a run of UK and European headline shows that run until May.READ MORE: Pop is Not A Dirty Word: Why I reckon Shawn Mendes is the Gen-Z Bruce SpringsteenMendes is set to touch down in the UK on April 21, when he’ll perform at The O2 Arena in London. Dates will then follow in Birmingham (April 27), Glasgow (29), Sheffield (May 2) and Manchester (
  
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• Tom DeLonge: 'It's interesting how stupid and how much ego is involved with boys'

  23-09-2021 20:28 via music-news.com
  
  Tom DeLonge joins Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1 to discuss Angels & Airwaves’ forthcoming sixth studio album ‘Lifeforms’
  
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• The Beatles and India trailer revealed

  23-09-2021 20:22 via music-news.com
  
  When the world’s most famous band The Beatles made their seminal trip to India in 1968, not only did it inspire a new musical direction
  
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• Tory Lanez Celebrates Possible Plea Deal By… Announcing Another Album

  23-09-2021 20:13 via rollingstone.com
  
  As prosecutor touts "possible settlement discussions" with the rapper accused of shooting Megan Thee Stallion, he sets a new release, Alone at Home, for December
  
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• Bruce Springsteen to release 1979 ‘No Nukes’ concert film in November

  23-09-2021 20:12 via nme.com
  
  Bruce Springsteen is set to release a concert film showing his 1979 No Nukes concerts alongside the E Street Band.READ MORE: Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Letter To You’ film review: grief-stricken contemplation on the fragility of lifeThe Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concerts film will feature footage of the band’s entire setlist from the Madison Square Garden MUSE benefit concerts for the first time, including ten never-before-released performances.
  Among the setlist is live sta
  
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• Lizzo Puts Her Own Funky Twist on BTS’ ‘Butter’ on BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge: Watch

  23-09-2021 20:10
  Lizzo gave BTS’ “Butter” a funky new flavor when the pop star performed the cover on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge on Thursday (Sept. 23).
  She wore a black tube top that had “VMIN” written on it in glittery golden letters, the nickname she gave BTS members V and Jimin when she recently posted a freestyle centered on their friendship after being prompted by an ARMY member. “I love you, you love me, just like Jimin loves some V/ Gooey like
  
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• Mickey Guyton to Be Honored During ‘CMT Artists of the Year’ Ceremony

  23-09-2021 20:07
  
  Mickey Guyton is set to be honored with the Breakout Artist of the Year accolade during this year’s CMT Artists of the Year event on Oct. 13. Guyton — who is releasing her long-awaited full-length debut album, Remember Her Name, on Friday (Sept. 24) — will also perform during the ceremony, which will air live on CMT from Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
  Guyton will be feted alongside previously announced honorees Chris Stapleton, Gabby Barrett, Kane Brown, K
  
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• Kings Of Leon cancel dates and fly home to “say goodbye” to their mother

  23-09-2021 20:02 via nme.com
  
  Kings Of Leon‘s Caleb, Nathan and Jared Followill have cancelled a number of tour dates to spend time with their dying mother following a recent “medical crisis”.
  Posting on Instagram, the band wrote: “Our mother, who many of our fans know and love, has been dealing with a medical crisis for the last several weeks and while it has been hard to take the stage each night, it has been the love and energy from you, our fans, that has gotten us through.
  “Just before taki
  
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• Laidback Luke & Raphi Rule Dance/Mix Show Airplay Chart With ‘If There Is Love’

  23-09-2021 19:55
  
  DJ/producer Laidback Luke and singer-songwriter Raphi roll to No. 1 on Billboard’s Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart (dated Sept. 25) with “If There Is Love,” the first leader on the list for each act.
  “Love” is landing core-dance attention at outlets including KMVQ-HD2 San Francisco, MusicChoice’s Dance/EDM channel and SiriusXM’s BPM, according to MRC Data. (The Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart measures radio airplay on a select group of full-time dance stations
  
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• Baby Keem’s ‘Melodic Blue’ Starts in Top Three on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart

  23-09-2021 19:46
  
  Rising rapper Baby Keem achieves his first top five effort on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart as his debut set, The Melodic Blue, starts at No. 3 on the chart dated Sept. 25. The project, released through Baby Keem/pgLang/Columbia Records, begins with 53,000 equivalent album units earned in the week ending Sept. 16, according to MRC Data.
  As with most hip-hop releases, and particularly those by new talent, The Melodic Blue traces the overwhelming majority of its first-week num
  
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• These Wireless Earbuds Are the Best AirPod Alternatives

  23-09-2021 19:45 via rollingstone.com
  
  These dupes deliver similar sound quality, battery life and comfort without the hefty price tag
  
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• Lynks shares teen movie-inspired Grove collaboration ‘BBB’

  23-09-2021 19:35 via nme.com
  
  Lynks has teamed up with Grove for a new collaborative track, ‘BBB’ – you can listen to it below.READ MORE: Lynks: tongue-in-cheek queer bangers for the ‘others’The London-via-Bristol artist – real name Elliot Brett – released their ‘Smash Hits Vol. 2’ EP back in January, and has recently performed live sets at Latitude, Standon Calling, Wide Awake and Mighty Hoopla.
  Today (September 23) Lynks shared the studio version of ‘BBB’, w
  
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• Capitol Music SVP Global Creative Amber Grimes Is Leaving Company

  23-09-2021 19:31
  
  Amber Grimes is exiting her post as senior vp of global creative at Capitol Music Group, sources with knowledge of the situation tell Billboard. Grimes, who joined the label group in 2018, was responsible for formulating and executing CMG’s global streaming strategy, as well as overseeing all CMG’s creative departments.
  There’s no word yet as to where Grimes may be headed. Prior to joining CMG, she was senior manager of urban independent at Spotify where she acted as the liaiso
  
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• Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger Remembers Charlie Watts: ‘He Held the Band Together’

  23-09-2021 19:30
  
  The Rolling Stones are getting ready to head out on their previously postponed No Filter tour, which is set to launch in St. Louis, Mo., on Sunday (Sept. 26), their first full tour as a band following Charlie Watts’ death on Aug. 24 at age 80. Frontman Mick Jagger reflected on the drummer and his contributions in an interview with Variety published on Thursday (Sept. 23).
  Speaking about Watts’ talent, Jagger shared that his friend and longtime bandmate added an extra layer
  
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• Kelly Clarkson drops new Christmas song, Christmas Isn’t Cancelled (Just You), ahead of new album

  23-09-2021 19:24 via music-news.com
  
  Kelly Clarkson has released her latest Christmas-themed single, ‘Christmas Isn’t Cancelled (Just You)’, ahead of her second festive album, which will drop next month.
  
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• SZA Sings About ‘The Anonymous Ones’ In New Dear Evan Hansen Song

  23-09-2021 19:15
  
  SZA wonders about keeping secrets in new song 'The Anonymous Ones' from the new film adaptation of 'Dear Evan Hansen.' The track was co-written by Amandla Stenberg.
  
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• Shawn Mendes Announces 2022 ‘Wonder: the World Tour’

  23-09-2021 19:08 via rollingstone.com
  
  Singer's 38-date North American trek kicks off in Portland next year
  
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• ASM Global Names John Boyle as Global Chief Content Officer

  23-09-2021 19:01
  
  Worldwide live entertainment leader ASM Global has named industry veteran John Boyle as global chief content officer to lead the expansion of its development and live entertainment production initiatives.
  In making the announcement, ASM president and chief executive Ron Bension said, “It’s acknowledged that ASM partner venues lead the industry in events per venue. With John’s far-reaching experience and the content team we are building, we will provide a greater number and wide
  
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• Morgan Stanley Purchases 2.34 Million Warner Music Shares Following Stock-Price Surge — $100 Million+ Deal

  23-09-2021 18:58 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Earlier this week, following Universal Music’s much-anticipated IPO, Warner Music Group stock (NASDAQ: WMG) reached an all-time-high price. Now, WMG’s Access Industries parent company has sold 2.34 million of the Big Three record label’s shares to Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in a more than $100 million deal. Warner Music Group just recently unveiled the “registered […]
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• The Rolling Stones reflect on the “huge loss” of Charlie Watts

  23-09-2021 18:57 via nme.com
  
  The Rolling Stones have reflected on the “huge loss” of Charlie Watts in their first interview since the drummer’s death.
  Watts died at the age of 80 last month (August 24), prompting a huge outpouring of tributes from the music world and beyond.READ MORE: Charlie Watts, 1941 – 2021: the ballast that kept The Rolling Stones tempered and on-trackEarlier this week, the Stones dedicated their first show of 2021 to the late drummer. “We all miss Charlie so much,&rd
  
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• Publishing Briefs: Warner Chappell Signs Dustin Lynch; Kobalt Catches Modest Mouse Frontman

  23-09-2021 18:50
  
  Nashville hitmaker Dustin Lynch has inked a global publishing agreement with Warner Chappell Music. An inducted member of the Grand Ole Opry who was toured alongside the likes of Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Brad Paisley, Thomas Rhett and Keith Urban, Lynch has been dubbed “one of the most consistent and exciting artist/writers in country music,” by WCM Nashville’s vice president of A&R strategy Ryan Beuschel.
  The deal with WCM arrives after a banner year for the artis
  
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• New Around the World: Nigeria’s CKay Launches on Global Charts With ‘Love Nwantiti’

  23-09-2021 18:49
  
  A year after the launch of the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. and Billboard Global 200 charts, we may have found the most global hit yet. Nigeria’s CKay debuts on both lists at Nos. 21 and 30, respectively, with “Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ah).”
  The Afrobeat sleeper hit drew 27.8 million streams and sold 1,200 downloads worldwide in the week ending Sept. 16, up 257% and 404%, respectively, according to MRC Data. The bursts follow two years of buzzing interest on the back of several inte
  
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• Rush’s Geddy Lee to release memoir written while grieving Neil Peart

  23-09-2021 18:46 via nme.com
  
  Rush frontman Geddy Lee is set to release a memoir, written as a means of coping with the loss of legendary drummer and longtime friend Neil Peart during the coronavirus pandemic.READ MORE: Neil Peart obituary, 1952-2020: The Professor of drums who weaved fantasy into rockWriting in an Instagram post this week (September 21), Lee said that while he was “locked down for over a year and a half” he spent lots of time with his family, but struggled to deal with Peart’s death.
  
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