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• Day6’s Jae leaves the band and JYP Entertainment

  02-01-2022 23:35 via nme.com
  
  Day6’s Jae has left the band and JYP Entertainment, the agency confirmed in a statement yesterday (January 1).
  Jae – who has also released solo music under the moniker eaJ – was the singer and lead guitarist in the group from their formation in 2015.READ MORE: Day6 (Even Of Day): “Whenever we listen to songs in different languages, there’s still emotions that we can feel”On Saturday, JYP released a statement confirming his departure. “Jae, who has b
  
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• Christina Aguilera reflects on 'incredible' achievements in 2021

  02-01-2022 23:31 via music-news.com
  
  In a post to mark the beginning of 2022, the Beautiful singer reflected on her highlights of the past year.
  
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• Only one EU country signs deal for post-Brexit music tours

  02-01-2022 22:58 via nme.com
  
  Only one EU country has signed a post-Brexit deal to save UK musicians from needing costly work permits to tour the continent, according to reports.
  Since the UK left the EU in January 2021, the government has failed to negotiate visa-free travel and Europe-wide work permits for musicians and crew.READ MORE: “It’s going to be devastating” – here’s how Brexit will screw over British touring artistsDespite Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s promise to fix the issues
  
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• Lil Nas X opens up about coming out and celebrating his sexuality

  02-01-2022 20:06 via nme.com
  
  Lil Nas X has opened up about coming out as ‘Old Town Road’ hit the top of the charts and celebrating his sexuality.
  The rapper and singer came out as gay in June 2019 and acknowledged in an interview at the time that LGBTQ+ people “aren’t really accepted” in either country music or rap communities.READ MORE: Lil Nas X – ‘Montero’ review: ‘Old Town Road’ prankster makes his case as a Serious ArtistIn a new interview with CBS, Lil N
  
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• Gayle surging towards her first UK Number 1 single with abcdefu

  02-01-2022 19:55 via music-news.com
  
  17 year-old rising US pop star Gayle is heading towards her first UK Number 1 single, as break-up anthem abcdefu surges up
  
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• Kodak Black arrested in Florida on trespassing charge

  02-01-2022 18:41 via nme.com
  
  Kodak Black was arrested in Florida yesterday (January 1) on a misdemeanour trespassing charge, according to the Broward County sheriff’s office.
  The rapper, whose real name is Bill Kapri, was taken into custody in Pompano Beach but has since posted bail and been released.
  According to TMZ, Kapri’s lawyer Bradford Cohen said the arrest was the result of a cease-or-desist letter that had been issued in September by a local housing authority in the city of Greenacres, Florida. The lett
  
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• Bryan Adams wants to direct a film

  02-01-2022 18:06 via music-news.com
  
  The 62-year-old singer has also carved out a successful career as a photographer and he thinks his skills would be transferable t
  
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• Janet Jackson Documentary Sets Premiere Date, Shares New Trailer

  02-01-2022 17:20 via rollingstone.com
  
  First episode of two-part, four-hour Janet premieres Jan. 28 on A&E and Lifetime
  
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• He Used Plastic Surgery to Raise Rock Stars From the Dead

  02-01-2022 16:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  Decades before hologram tours, one rogue '70s promoter found another way to put Elvis, Janis, Jim Morrison, and other late icons back onstage
  
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• Janet Jackson documentary ‘Janet’ announces release date

  02-01-2022 15:57 via nme.com
  
  A release date has been announced for Janet, the forthcoming documentary about Janet Jackson – watch a new trailer below.
  Janet, which was first announced early last year, is set to premiere on 28 January via Lifetime and A&E to mark the 40th anniversary of the singer’s self-titled debut album.READ MORE: Janet Jackson at Glastonbury: a pop megamix, a stadium production and the making of a new ‘legends slot’“This is my story, told by me. Not through someone
  
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• Iconic indie label Kill Rock Stars release 63-track covers album for 30th anniversary

  02-01-2022 15:53 via nme.com
  
  Iconic indie label Kill Rock Stars have released a 63-track covers album to celebrate their 30th anniversary – check it out below.
  A sequel to Kill Rock Stars’ original 1991 compilation which featured the likes of Bikini Kill, Nirvana and the Melvins, Kill Rock Stars’ new album ‘Stars Rock Kill (Rock Stars)’ sees a host of bands covering tracks from the label’s impressive 30-year catalogue.
  The Washington-based label had been sharing the covers throughout 2021
  
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• Miranda Lambert shares new song ‘Y’all Means All’ from ‘Queer Eye’ season 6

  02-01-2022 14:39 via nme.com
  
  Miranda Lambert has shared a new song that features in the forthcoming sixth season of Queer Eye – hear ‘Y’all Means All’ below.READ MORE: Jonathan Van Ness: Queer Eye’s grooming expert on the Fab Five, ‘Bake Off’ and ‘Gay of Thrones’The new season of the Netflix show, which was released this week (December 31), was filmed in Texas, the home state of the Grammy-nominated songwriter Lambert.
  “‘Y’all Means All’
  
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• Watch Kylie Minogue and Years & Years countdown to 2022 with ‘A Second To Midnight’

  02-01-2022 14:00 via nme.com
  
  Kylie Minogue was joined by Years & Years for a performance of ‘A Second To Midnight’ that was aired just before the New Year’s Eve fireworks display on BBC One – watch the video below.
  READ MORE: Kylie Minogue – ‘Disco’ review: a terrific fit for this seasoned showgirl
  Performed as part of the Olly Alexander-hosted The Big New Years And Years Eve Party, ‘A Second To Midnight’ saw Kylie joined by Alexander for a run through of their
  
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• Pussy Riot members labelled “foreign agents” by Russian government

  02-01-2022 12:59 via nme.com
  
  Pussy Riot members Nadya Tolokonnikova and Nika Nikulshina have been labelled as “foreign agents” by the Russian government, it is being reported.
  The members of the Russian punk band have famously been critical of Vladimir Putin’s regime and spent time in prison after dissenting.
  As BBC News report, Tolokonnikova and Nikulshina have been labelled “foreign agents” among a number of other journalists and dissenters in a new list published by the Russian justice minis
  
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• Nandi Bushell wants to work with Billie Eilish

  02-01-2022 12:59 via music-news.com
  
  Nandi Bushell wants to work with Billie Eilish this year and hopes she can collaborate with the star after recently sharing a cover of Billie's 'Happier Than Ever'.
  
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• Watch Sam Fender perform ‘Seventeen Going Under’ on ‘Top Of The Pops’

  02-01-2022 12:50 via nme.com
  
  Sam Fender performed ‘Seventeen Going Under’ yesterday (January 1) during a New Year’s special of Top Of The Pops – watch the video below.READ MORE: Sam Fender live in Leeds: close-quarters party from rock’s rising starWriting on Instagram, Fender said: “Hope everyone’s had a proper mint Christmas! Sending off 2021 with Top Of The Pops. Join us for a New Year’s knees up.”
  Fender was backed by a five-piece band for the passionate performance o
  
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• Nandi Bushell wants to jam with Billie Eilish, become Prime Minister

  02-01-2022 12:04 via nme.com
  
  Nandi Bushell has said she wants to jam with Billie Eilish and become Prime Minister of Great Britain in a New Year’s post.
  Writing on Instagram, the 11-year-old drum prodigy said: “My New Years Message to you all is keep trying! Never give up! You CAN do anything you put your mind to!”. She then added that she “would LOVE to jam with Billie Eilish and one day be Prime Minister of Great Britain.”
  Recently Bushell covered Eilish’s Happier Than Ever’ and r
  
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• Watch Ed Sheeran and Joy Crookes cover ‘Raglan Road’ for Jools’ Hootenanny

  02-01-2022 11:07 via nme.com
  
  Ed Sheeran and Joy Crookes joined Jools Holland‘s annual Hootenanny on New Year’s Eve (December 31) to perform a classic 1970s track.
  For their performance, the pair took on a version of The Dubliners’ hit 1972 song ‘Raglan Road’ – check out footage below.
  Backed by a full band and horn section, Sheeran and Crookes shared a triumphant rendition of the song, with the former playing guitar as well as singing, with Crookes then joining in on the second verse. The
  
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• Röyksopp return with new track ‘(Nothing But) Ashes…’

  02-01-2022 10:13 via nme.com
  
  As teased earlier this week, Röyksopp have began 2022 by sharing new music – listen to new track ‘(Nothing But) Ashes…’ below.
  The Norwegian electronic music outfit launched an official Instagram account earlier this week, teasing a forthcoming project and encouraging fans to “Press R” in order to discover new music on January 1.
  Yesterday (that’s January 1), the new music did indeed arrive, in the form of a two-minute new song ‘(Nothing But)
  
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• Ellie Goulding opens up about her anxiety, says last year was “the hardest of my life”

  02-01-2022 10:00 via nme.com
  Ellie Goulding has shared a lengthy post on social media, detailing her experiences with crippling anxiety over the past year.
  Goulding started the New Year’s Eve post on Instagram by calling 2021 “the very best (year) of my life” before going on to list her personal and professional achievements.
  “I’ve had time to sit down with great musicians and writers and made exciting new music that I hope will give people who hear it the same euphoric escape that I experience
  
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• Mariah Carey: 'The Covid-19 lockdown allowed me to rest my voice'

  02-01-2022 09:31 via music-news.com
  
  Mariah Carey is working on a top-secret music project.
  
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• Liam Payne's music highlight of 2021

  02-01-2022 09:29 via music-news.com
  
  Liam Payne reflected on a busy 2021, which saw him celebrate 11 years of One Direction and some solo milestones but his top memory was the release of his single 'Sunshine', which featured in the movie 'Ron's Gone Wrong'.
  
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• Stacey Jackson thankful for 'second chance'

  02-01-2022 09:04 via music-news.com
  
  Stacey Jackson feels “so lucky” to have had a “second chance” with ‘Live It Up’, which she re-released in 2021.
  
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• Beatles film producer Denis O’Dell has died, aged 98

  02-01-2022 05:06 via nme.com
  
  Denis O’Dell, an acclaimed producer best known for his work on films starring The Beatles, has died at age 98. READ MORE: The Beatles: every song ranked in order of greatnessO’Dell’s passing was confirmed by his son Arran, who told The Associated Press yesterday (January 1) that he died of natural causes at his home in Almería, Spain on Thursday December 30. 
  Breaking out into the world of film in the 1940s, O’Dell racked up an impressive catalogue that s
  
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