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• Danny Brown says his next album, ‘Quaranta’, is “just all over the place”

  30-12-2021 23:46 via nme.com
  
  Danny Brown has teased what fans can expect from his forthcoming sixth album – tentatively titled ‘Quaranta’, a reference to the rapper’s age (‘quaranta’ being the Italian word for ‘forty’) – saying the record is “going to be fun”.READ MORE: How Danny Brown called time on pill popping and returned with an extraordinary new albumWord of the project first came during an interview Brown did with Anthony Fantano (of The Needle Drop fa
  
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• Vampire Weekend “almost have an album’s worth of songs”, says Ezra Koenig

  30-12-2021 23:27 via nme.com
  
  Ezra Koenig has offered an update on Vampire Weekend‘s next LP, revealing that the band “almost have an album’s worth of songs” completed so far.READ MORE: The Big Read – Vampire Weekend: on the road with the summer’s must-see bandSitting down with Blink-182‘s Mark Hoppus on his Apple Music Hits show, After School Radio, the frontman shared a few details about the follow-up to 2019’s ‘Father Of The Bride’, saying that the
  
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• Art School Girlfriend shares dreamy new cover of Prince’s ‘I Would Die 4 U’

  30-12-2021 22:26 via nme.com
  
  Art School Girlfriend has shared a cover of Prince‘s ‘I Would Die 4 U’ – you can check it out below.READ MORE: 10 deep nuggets of info we learned at the playback of Prince’s ‘Originals’ albumPolly Mackey’s dreamy rendition of the Purple One’s 1984 track – which appears on his culture-defining classic LP ‘Purple Rain’ – features background vocals from Marika Hackman.
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• Tyler, the Creator considering changing his stage name

  30-12-2021 21:31 via music-news.com
  
  Tyler, the Creator has been inspired by Virgil Abloh to use his own name on his work.
  
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• Quavo sued over alleged attack on limo driver

  30-12-2021 21:31 via music-news.com
  
  The Migos star is being sued for unspecified damages over the alleged incident.
  
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• Sigrid teases the arrival of new track ‘It Gets Dark’

  30-12-2021 20:50 via nme.com
  
  Sigrid has shared an end of year wrap up video that teases the arrival of a new track called ‘It Gets Dark’ – see it below.READ MORE: Sigrid: “There’s a part of me that comes out when I play live – it’s my superpower”The Norwegian pop star took to Instagram this afternoon (December 30) to reflect on a 2021 which she said consisted of some “really good moments”, sharing a collection of footage from across the past 12 months.
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• From Twice To TXT, These Are The 21 Best K-Pop B-Sides Of 2021

  30-12-2021 20:37
  
  In a time when we felt more thankful for K-pop than ever, here are 21 B-sides that made 2021 the year it was.
  
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• Watch Foo Fighters’ 2021 Madison Square Garden concert in full

  30-12-2021 20:06 via nme.com
  
  Foo Fighters have made their recent concert at New York’s Madison Square Garden available to watch in full for free – you can check it out below.READ MORE: Here’s what went down at Foo Fighters’ huge, fully vaccinated New York showThe concert took place earlier this year on June 20, marking the venue’s first concert in 466 days. It was attended by over 15,000 people – all of whom had to prove they were fully vaccinated before entry – marking the fir
  
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• Timbaland teases possible new Justin Timberlake music

  30-12-2021 19:30 via nme.com
  
  Timbaland is back in the studio with Justin Timberlake, and the producer has shared a new clip of the pair listening to what might be the early stages of some of new music.READ MORE: Timbaland and Swizz Beatz on VERZUZ battle series: “We want to celebrate the architects of good music”The longtime collaborators, whose biggest hits include ‘Cry Me A River’, ‘Like I Love You’, ‘SexyBack’, ‘My Love’ and ‘Suit & Tie’, were fi
  
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• Mick Jagger Is the Normie King of Instagram

  30-12-2021 19:14 via rollingstone.com
  
  Rolling Stones frontman talked with The Washington Post about the low-key way he documents his excursions to local spots and tourist attractions on social media
  
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• Brian Fallon Delays Tour As U.S. Sets Daily Record of Covid Cases

  30-12-2021 18:57 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Gaslight Anthem frontman has canceled the first two weeks of his North American tour with the Howling Weather
  
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• Doja Cat and Stormzy reportedly in talks for ‘Black Panther 2’ soundtrack

  30-12-2021 18:26 via nme.com
  
  According to an industry insider, both Doja Cat and Stormzy are in talks to write tracks for the Black Panther 2 soundtrack.READ MORE: Kendrick Lamar – ‘Black Panther: The Album – Music From And Inspired By’ ReviewAs reported by Metro UK, Marvel has “finalised the storyline so have started courting artists to start writing songs with it in mind.” Breakthrough artists Giveon and Brent Faiyaz have also reportedly been contacted alongside the likes of The Weeknd
  
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• Ted Nugent blasts Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame for inducting Grandmaster Flash, Madonna and more

  30-12-2021 18:22 via nme.com
  
  Ted Nugent isn’t happy with the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, calling its organisers out for inducting the likes of Grandmaster Flash, Madonna, ABBA and more.READ MORE: Grandmaster Flash: “Hip-hop has always had a misunderstood beginning”Speaking in a new interview, the controversial right-wing rocker, who has been eligible to be inducted into the Rock Hall as a solo artist since 2000, thinks he hasn’t been inducted yet because the people that run the Hall are &
  
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• Watch David Byrne perform Talking Heads classics at first ‘American Utopia: Unchained’ show

  30-12-2021 15:53 via nme.com
  
  A reworked version of David Byrne’s American Utopia returned to Broadway on Tuesday night (December 28) featuring a completely new setlist and modified stage show – watch footage below.
  READ MORE: David Byrne’s ‘American Utopia’ tour might be the most ambitious and impressive live show of all time
  The show originally started its second run in Manhattan earlier this year but was forced to cancel dates recently with company members testing positive for COVID-19. Howev
  
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• Katy Perry Sings in a Toilet, Toasts a Giant Mask, and Plays the Hits at Vegas Residency

  30-12-2021 15:50 via rollingstone.com
  
  Opening night of "Play" featured set pieces that rivaled the singer's own outsized personality
  
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• Garbage’s Shirley Manson says ‘Beautiful Garbage’ album nearly ended her career

  30-12-2021 15:50 via nme.com
  
  Garbage frontwoman Shirley Manson has admitted that she thought the band’s 2001 album ‘Beautiful Garbage’ was “the end of my career”.READ MORE: Garbage: “If you’re as successful as we were in the ‘90s, that is a burden”The record, which was recently reissued to mark its 20th anniversary, “died on a vine” when it was first released according to the singer despite landing at Number Six in the Official UK albums chart.
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• Eminem makes Spotify history as ‘The Slim Shady LP’ surpasses 1billion streams

  30-12-2021 14:50 via nme.com
  
  It’s been revealed that Eminem’s 1999 album ‘The Slim Shady LP’ has racked up over a billion streams on Spotify, breaking a record in the process.READ MORE: Eminem: Rank The Albums – will the best Slim Shady album please stand up?The rapper is now the first artist with 11 of his albums to achieve the milestone with ‘The Slim Shady LP’ joining the likes of 2000’s ‘The Marshall Mathers LP’, 2010’s ’Recovery’, 2018’
  
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• Tyler, The Creator might ditch his “dumb” stage name

  30-12-2021 14:12 via nme.com
  
  Tyler, The Creator has said he might ditch his stage name in the future, adding that “when people get older, you just start changing.”
  READ MORE: Tyler, The Creator’s incredible BET Awards speech was a true celebration of the outsider
  In a new interview with Fast Company, the rapper (real name Tyler Okonma) said that his Tyler, The Creator stage name came from a Myspace page he created when he was just 13 for his drawings, photos and beats.
  “I started using that one more
  
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• Madonna says she’s means “business” after accusing Tory Lanez of ripping off ‘Into The Groove’

  30-12-2021 13:33 via nme.com
  
  Madonna has said she means “business” after accusing Tory Lanez of “illegal usage” of her 1985 single ‘Into The Groove’ on his new track ‘Pluto’s Last Comet’.
  READ MORE: ‘Madame X’ review: Madonna concert movie proves the Queen of Pop is still in her prime
  The song appears on Lanez’s recent sixth album, ‘Alone At Prom’, which is heavily inspired by the pop greats of the ‘80s.
  It would appear that Lanez samp
  
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• LL Cool J pulls out of New Year’s Eve show after testing positive for COVID

  30-12-2021 13:33 via nme.com
  
  LL Cool J has cancelled his forthcoming appearance at a New Year’s Eve concert in New York after testing positive for COVID.
  The rapper was due to perform at Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest in Times Square tomorrow (December 31).
  But he has now issued a statement saying he will be unable to perform the pre-midnight set.
  “I know it’s disappointing to the millions of fans but my test came back positive for COVID, which means I’ll no
  
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• St. Vincent: Paul McCartney is absolutely charming

  30-12-2021 13:04 via music-news.com
  
  St. Vincent has opened up about working with her hero, Sir Paul McCartney.
  
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• Rachael Sage writes New Year's Eve song

  30-12-2021 13:04 via music-news.com
  
  Every 31 December, Rachael Sage settles down to write a new song.
  
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• Producer suing Phoebe Bridgers for defamation shares hundreds of texts in £2.8million suit

  30-12-2021 12:54 via nme.com
  
  Chris Nelson, owner of Sound Space studio, has amended his £2.8million defamation lawsuit against Phoebe Bridgers to include hundreds of text messages the pair shared.READ MORE: Phoebe Bridgers: “I definitely feel a lot less apologetic than I did before”Nelson claims the singer falsely accused him of abusive behaviour in October last year and is now seeking $3.8million (£2.8million) in damages. He claims Bridgers “intentionally used her high-profile public platform
  
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• Nicki Minaj remembers 'sweet' ex-manager following tragic death

  30-12-2021 12:31 via music-news.com
  
  Angela Kukawski, 55, was found dead inside her car on 23 December.
  
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• Madonna 'tired of being taken advantage of' after accusing Tory Lanez of illegal sampling

  30-12-2021 12:31 via music-news.com
  
  In a statement released via Rolling Stone, the 63-year-old Grammy winner appeared to be ready to take the issue further.
  
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• Katharine McPhee defends husband David Foster over bikini photo caption

  30-12-2021 12:31 via music-news.com
  
  On Instagram, the 72-year-old composer shared a photo of the singer lounging in a black bikini during their Hawaiian vacation.
  
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• Yungblud hints at Miley Cyrus collaboration on new album

  30-12-2021 12:20 via nme.com
  
  Yungblud has has hinted that a collaboration with Miley Cyrus could feature on his forthcoming new album.READ MORE: Yungblud live in London: stadium-baiting ambition (and plenty of pyro)The Doncaster musician – real name Dominic Harrison – refused to confirm the team up in a new interview but suggested it could well happen.
  When asked about the collaboration in The Sun newspaper’s Bizarre column, he said: “Listen, I cannot disclose that information. Maybe, baby.&rdqu
  
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• Paris Hilton launches “Paris World” metaverse in ‘Roblox’

  30-12-2021 12:00 via nme.com
  Paris Hilton has announced she has built an island in Roblox where she will perform a DJ set on New Year’s Eve.READ MORE: Looking back on 30 years of ‘Sonic The Hedgehog’ with composer Jun SenoueAs reported by Reuters, Hilton’s new media company 11:11 Media has launched the island, Paris World, inside of Roblox. Fans can visit the island for free where there is a replica of her Beverly Hills mansion and attached dog mansion, as well as a recreation of her neon carnival in
  
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• Kanye West and Nicki Minaj’s former manager Angela Kukawski has died of suspected homicide

  30-12-2021 11:32 via nme.com
  
  LA-based business manager Angela “Angie” Kukawski – who has represented Kanye West, Nicki Minaj and Offset – has died.
  The news was confirmed by Variety earlier this week (December 28), via the Ventura County Coroner’s office. According to a statement issued by the Los Angeles Police Department, the 55-year-old’s death is being treated as a homicide.
  She had been reported missing last Wednesday (December 22) in Sherman Oaks, with an investigation launched
  
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• Watch Katy Perry debut new track ‘When I’m Gone’ during first night of Las Vegas residency

  30-12-2021 11:28 via nme.com
  
  Katy Perry kicked off her Las Vegas residency last night (December 29) and during the show, debuted new track ‘When I’m Gone’ live – check out footage below.READ MORE: Katy Perry – ‘Smile’ review: pop icon sounds somewhat recharged, but lacks the fireworks of oldRunning until March 19, 2022, Perry’s show at Las Vegas’ Resorts World Theatre is split into six Toy Story-inspired acts. Speaking about the production to GMA, Perry said: “A lo
  
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• Lemmy's ashes turned into tattoos for crew members

  30-12-2021 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  Motörhead frontman Lemmy's crew members have gotten tattoo tributes made out of some of his ashes in honour of the late music legend.
  
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• Garbage 'surprised' by positive reviews

  30-12-2021 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  Garbage “expect the worst” when they release new material so any positive comments are always much welcomed.
  
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• MAMAMOO’s Moonbyul drops ‘Shutdown’, featuring Seori

  30-12-2021 10:49 via nme.com
  
  MAMAMOO member Moonbyul has released the music video for her new single ‘Shutdown’, featuring Seori.READ MORE:MAMAMOO play it way too safe on fluffy, disco-inspired single ‘mumumumuch’
  ‘Shutdown’ was co-written and produced by Moonbyul, alongside a team of frequent MAMAMOO producers and writers housed under RBW Entertainment, such as CocoDubuPapa, Im Sang-huck and more. The song also features guest vocals from K-R&B singer-songwriter Seori.
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• How Much Do Artists Make Per Stream? Here’s the Latest Breakdown — From Rapper T-Pain

  30-12-2021 10:00 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Rapper T-Pain has reignited discussion about the question that so many in the music industry have asked – “How much do artists make per stream?” – with a new social-media post. T-Pain (full name Faheem Rasheed Najm) spurred conversation among artists, music industry professionals, and fans with a recent Instagram post and tweet, which include […]
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• LL Cool J cancels New Year's Eve performance after testing positive for Covid-19

  30-12-2021 09:41 via music-news.com
  
  The 53-year-old rapper was set to perform at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest on Friday.
  
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• HYBE trainee apologises after backlash over “provocative” rap verse

  30-12-2021 09:36 via nme.com
  
  A trainee under HYBE Labels, home to BTS, has issued an apology over a “provocative” rap verse that has garnered backlash.READ MORE:aespa reflect on their “unreal” 2021: “It takes a little time for everything to start kicking in”
  The trainee, known as Leo, was introduced by HYBE earlier this year as one of six members of the upcoming boyband currently known as Trainee A. Notably, Leo had also appeared in the music video for BTS’ ‘Permission To Danc
  
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• HYBE trainee apologies after backlash over “provocative” rap verse

  30-12-2021 09:36 via nme.com
  
  A trainee under HYBE Labels, home to BTS, has issued an apology over a “provocative” rap verse that has garnered backlash.READ MORE:aespa reflect on their “unreal” 2021: “It takes a little time for everything to start kicking in”
  The trainee, known as Leo, was introduced by HYBE earlier this year as one of six members of the upcoming boyband currently known as Trainee A. Notably, Leo had also appeared in the music video for BTS’ ‘Permission To Danc
  
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• New footage of Kanye West working with Scarface in the studio has been shared

  30-12-2021 09:35 via nme.com
  
  New footage of Kanye West performing in the studio has surfaced online.READ MORE: Kanye West and Drake live in Los Angeles: titans unite for a near-religious experienceThe clip, which you can view below, shows the rapper teaming up with Scarface with the former enthusiastically playing the piano while the latter nods his head to the beat.
  It is unclear whether the footage, which has no sound, shows Ye working on new material or if it was a jamming session.
  The pair previously appeared on Jay-Z&r
  
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• Will Blue represent the UK at Eurovision again?

  30-12-2021 09:04 via music-news.com
  
  Blue came 11th in 2011's 'Eurovision Song Contest' and they have revealed whether or not they would represent the UK again.
  
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• 'Maybe, baby': Yungblud hints at Miley Cyrus collaboration

  30-12-2021 09:04 via music-news.com
  
  Yungblud has hinted he may have a song with Miley Cyrus on his third studio album.
  
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• ‘Snowdrop’ can continue to be broadcasted, rules Korean court

  30-12-2021 08:44 via nme.com
  
  A South Korean court has ruled in favour of TV network JTBC’s controversial K-drama series Snowdrop, giving it the green light to continue airing.READ MORE:‘The Silent Sea’ review: the vast unknown belies deadly truths in this nail-biting battle for humanity’s survival
  According to a report by Korea JoongAng Daily, an injunction by civic group The Declaration Of Global Citizen In Korea, filed on December 22 against South Korean network JTBC to halt the broadcast Snowdrop,
  
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• 2PM’s Taecyeon says he was “exhausted” after playing a villain in ‘Vincenzo’

  30-12-2021 08:43 via nme.com
  
  2PM member Taecyeon has opened up about what it was like playing the main antagonist on the popular K-drama series Vincenzo.READ MORE: The 10 best Korean dramas of 2021The singer-actor recently spoke to South Korean outlet Xports News, following the conclusion of his most recent drama series Secret Royal Inspector & Joy. During the interview, Taecyeon spoke about his first impressions of the script for Secret Royal Inspector & Joy and how it compared to Vincenzo.
  The actor reve
  
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• Buckingham Palace did not want Elton John to sing ‘Candle In The Wind’ at Princess Diana’s funeral

  30-12-2021 08:38 via nme.com
  
  Buckingham Palace did not want Elton John to sing ‘Candle In The Wind’ at Princess Diana’s funeral, according to newly released government documents.READ MORE: Elton John: “I’m not interested in the past – not even Elton John’s past”Despite going on to sell 33 million copies and being one of the most memorable moments of her funeral in September 1997, there was resistance in the royal household to the idea, with concerns that the new lyrics to the
  
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• BTS react to Ashley Park’s cover of ‘Dynamite’ for ‘Emily In Paris’

  30-12-2021 05:56 via nme.com
  
  Members of BTS have shared their reactions to actress Ashley Park’s rendition of ‘Dynamite’, from an episode of Netflix’s Emily In Paris.READ MORE: The 25 best K-pop songs of 2021BTS’ RM and V have shown their love for the cover, which was featured in the newly released second season of Emily In Paris. In the first episode of the new season, character Mindy (played by Ashley Park) gets on stage to perform the hit song after getting a job as an emcee at a drag bar.
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• BTS react to Ashley Park’ cover of ‘Dynamite’ for ‘Emily In Paris’

  30-12-2021 05:56 via nme.com
  
  Members of BTS have shared their reactions to actress Ashley Park’s rendition of ‘Dynamite’, from an episode of Netflix’s Emily In Paris.READ MORE: The 25 best K-pop songs of 2021BTS’ RM and V have shown their love for the cover, which was featured in the newly released second season of Emily In Paris. In the first episode of the new season, character Mindy (played by Ashley Park) gets on stage to perform the hit song after getting a job as an emcee at a drag bar.
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• What’s the Best Running Music? Definitely Not Drake, According to This Study

  30-12-2021 04:09 via digitalmusicnews.com
  What’s the best running music? The answer to that question may surprise you. Music is an integral part of any workout, helping you stay on pace and keep your time. A recent study by Pour Moi revealed that certain artists create music that is better for running than others. They analyzed the running data of […]
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• What’s the Best Running Music? – According to This Study, Not Drake

  30-12-2021 04:09 via digitalmusicnews.com
  What’s the best running music? The answer to that question may surprise you. Music is an integral part of any workout, helping you stay on pace and keep your time. A recent study by Pour Moi revealed that certain artists create music that is better for running than others. They analyzed the running data of […]
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• Phish Invites Fans to ‘Dinner and a Movie’ for New Year’s Eve

  30-12-2021 03:36 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Phish will perform without an audience in a ‘Dinner and a Movie’ experience to celebrate New Year’s Eve. After audiences were canceled for the New Year’s Eve celebration, Phish decided to make lemonade out of lemons. The band will perform three full sets this New Year’s Eve, live from the Ninth Cube. The show will […]
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• Phish Ditches the Live Show, Invites Fans to Online ‘Dinner and a Movie’ for New Year’s Eve

  30-12-2021 03:36 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Phish will perform without an audience in a ‘Dinner and a Movie’ experience to celebrate New Year’s Eve. After audiences were canceled for the New Year’s Eve celebration, Phish decided to make lemonade out of lemons. The band will perform three full sets this New Year’s Eve, live from the Ninth Cube. The show will […]
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• LL Cool J Nixes ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ Performance Due to Positive Covid-19 Test

  30-12-2021 02:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  Chlöe also cancels her upcoming appearance at ABC's Times Square show
  
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