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• The Weeknd Loses Voice During Sold-Out Los Angeles Show

  05-09-2022 23:39 via digitalmusicnews.com
  The Weeknd loses his voice during his sold-out SoFi Stadium show in Los Angeles — “Felt it go and my heart dropped.” Saturday night’s show at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood near Los Angeles was short-lived. The Weeknd stopped the sold-out show during only the third song of his set, “Can’t Feel My Face,” and abruptly […]
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• Rhye’s Michael Milosh Files Countersuit Against Ex-Wife

  05-09-2022 23:33 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Rhye’s Michael Milosh files countersuit over ‘frivolous lawsuit’ sexual assault charges. Michael Milosh of R&B’s Rhye is suing his ex-wife’s attorneys for malicious prosecution following a “frivolous” lawsuit regarding allegations of sexual assault. His suit comes three months after actress Alexa Nikolas, the singer’s ex-wife, dropped her initial suit against him. Nikolas filed her suit […]
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• Michael Bublé could have been 'bigger star' if he didn't start a family

  05-09-2022 23:31 via music-news.com
  
  The Canadian singer married Argentine actress Luisana Lopilato in 2011.
  
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• Kanye West wants to buy a shoe company

  05-09-2022 23:31 via music-news.com
  
  The Stronger rapper has taken aim at a series of top Adidas executives in recent social media posts.
  
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• Megan Thee Stallion Label Fires Back Against $1 Million Lawsuit, Claims It’s Owed ‘More Than $10 Million’ In Royalties, Touring Revenue, and More

  05-09-2022 23:26 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Late last month, Megan Thee Stallion formally demanded $1 million from her record label, 1501 Certified Entertainment, and doubled down on her claim that Something for Thee Hotties constitutes an album under their agreement. Now, 1501 has fired back – including by bringing attention to $10 million that it’s allegedly owed by the rapper. This […]
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• Michael Stipe Releases First Commercially Available ‘BioPlastic Vinyl’

  05-09-2022 22:14 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Will bioplastic vinyl albums become the future? R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe releases the first commercially available alternative this year. Traditional vinyl records are pressed on polyvinyl chloride (PVC) which is considered one of the most environmentally damaging plastics. It’s a highly versatile and relatively inexpensive material, but the process to create the material uses chlorine. The […]
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• Pendulum announce one-off London show for 2023

  05-09-2022 21:54 via nme.com
  Pendulum have announced a one-off London show, due to take place in spring 2023.READ MORE: Enter Shikari’s Rou Reynolds talks Pendulum’s “killer” remix of ‘Sorry You’re Not A Winner’The Australian EDM legends will play the O2 Academy Brixton on March 5. They shared the news on their social media earlier today (September 5), writing: “Brixton! It’s been a long time.” Tickets will be available from 10am on September 7 and can be found her
  
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• Sex Pistols’ Glen Matlock to play bass on new Blondie album

  05-09-2022 21:05 via nme.com
  Sex Pistols’ Glen Matlock is to appear on Blondie‘s new album.READ MORE: Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Sex Pistols’ Glen MatlockThe bassist previously stepped in for Leigh Foxx on Blondie’s April 2022 UK and US tour after Foxx suffered a back injury. Now, the musician has been announced to play bass on the band’s follow-up to 2017’s ‘Pollinator’ while Foxx recuperates.
  Speaking to Classic Pop magazine, guitarist Chris Ste
  
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• Two Door Cinema Club cancel European tour as Kevin Baird battles “incurable autoimmune disease”

  05-09-2022 20:30 via nme.com
  Two Door Cinema Club have cancelled their upcoming European headline tour due to the health of bassist Kevin Baird.READ MORE: Two Door Cinema Club at Reading Festival 2021: heady anthems from indie survivorsThe band shared the news on social media via a message from Baird which explained that he had been receiving treatment for an “incurable autoimmune disease”.
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• Are Zero-Waste Concerts Possible? Live Nation Shifting to Reusable Cups

  05-09-2022 20:12 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Live Nation is investing in reusable cups at its concerts to eliminate single-use plastics from live events. The company has announced a strategic investment in TURN Systems, which operates the reusable cup system. Alongside the investment, Live Nation will begin rolling out reusable cups at its venues and festivals in an attempt to work toward […]
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• Big Sean Celebrates 10th Anniversary of ‘Detroit’ Mixtape With New Song ‘More Thoughts’

  05-09-2022 19:59 via rollingstone.com
  "I was different coming out of Detroit for sure but knew i had the whole city on my back," rapper says of breakout 2012 mixtape
  
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• Kula Shaker announce UK tour for 2023

  05-09-2022 19:58 via nme.com
  Kula Shaker have announced a 2023 tour in support of their new album ‘1st Congregational Church Of Eternal Love And Free Hugs’ – find tickets here.READ MORE: Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Kula ShakerThe follow-up to 2016’s ‘K 2.0’ was released on June 10 via Strangefolk Records and was followed by a string of dates which saw the band return to touring for the first time since 2016.
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• Robert Earl Keen Has Played His Final Show. He’s Not Kidding

  05-09-2022 19:53 via rollingstone.com
  On the ground in Helotes, Texas, where a songwriting legend makes a bittersweet farewell to the stage
  
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• Nirvana ‘Nevermind’ Child Pornography Lawsuit Dismissed — This Time With Prejudice

  05-09-2022 19:35 via digitalmusicnews.com
  The much-publicized child-pornography lawsuit filed against Nirvana by Spencer Elden, the now-adult individual who appeared on the cover of Nevermind (1991) as a baby, has officially been dismissed with prejudice. Elden filed the shocking complaint against Universal Music Group, the estate of Kurt Cobain, the surviving members of Nirvana, Kirk Weddle (who photographed the iconic […]
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• Eminem pays tribute to Pat Stay after stabbing: “One of the best battlers of all time”

  05-09-2022 19:33 via nme.com
  Eminem has paid tribute to Canadian battle rapper Pat Stay, who was stabbed to death on Sunday (September 4).READ MORE: Eminem: Rank The Albums – will the best Slim Shady album please stand up?As reported by HipHopDX, police were called to the 1600 block of Lower Water Street in Fairfax, Nova Scotia with reports of a stabbing. Stay was taken to a hospital but ultimately died of his injuries at the age of 36.
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• Yungblud on course to claim second UK Number 1 album

  05-09-2022 18:55 via music-news.com
  
  YUNGBLUD could claim his second UK Number 1 album with his self-titled third studio LP, as he leads the charge midweek.
  
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• Sam Ryder announces debut studio album ‘There’s Nothing But Space, Man!’

  05-09-2022 18:41 via nme.com
  Sam Ryder has announced details of his debut studio album, ‘There’s Nothing But Space, Man!’.
  The Eurovision Song Contest 2022 runner-up is due to release the 14-track record on November 18 via Parlophone. You can pre-order/pre-save it here.READ MORE: Sam Ryder on his debut album and life after Eurovision: “Who knows what will happen next?”Ryder’s first studio effort will feature the hit track ‘Space Man’ – which came in at second place at th
  
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• Watch Yungblud play The 1975, Kanye West and Black Sabbath medley in Live Lounge

  05-09-2022 18:32 via nme.com
  Yungblud performed a medley of songs on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge – listen below.READ MORE: Yungblud – ‘Yungblud’ review: rockstar returns with his most confident, cohesive album yetThe station’s annual series of special sessions returned today (September 5) with a set from Yungblud, who was in the BBC studio following the release of his self-titled third album last week.
  Alongside his band, he played an unexpected medley of three songs: Black S
  
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• Eminem becomes one step away from EGOT status following Emmy win

  05-09-2022 18:14 via nme.com
  Eminem has won a Creative Arts Emmy Award, taking him one step closer to becoming an EGOT winner.
  The star was part of an ensemble that performed at the Superbowl Halftime Show earlier this year alongside Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent and Anderson .Paak, which won three prizes at the ceremony over the weekend.READ MORE: Eminem: Rank The Albums – will the best Slim Shady album please stand up?These included Variety Special (live),
  
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• Wes Freed, Visual Artist Who Designed Drive-By Truckers’ Albums, Dead at 58

  05-09-2022 17:59 via rollingstone.com
  The Virginia creator's ominous, gothic artwork helped bring DBT records like Southern Rock Opera and The Dirty South to vivid life
  
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• 1Xtra Live 2022 cancelled due to scheduling issues and rising “financial costs”

  05-09-2022 17:55 via nme.com
  The BBC has cancelled this year’s edition of 1Xtra Live due to artists’ changing schedules and “increasing financial costs”.
  Announced last month, the 2022 instalment of the annual event – which celebrates the best of Black music – had been set to take place at the OVO Arena Wembley in London on Saturday, October 15.READ MORE: Happy birthday, BBC Radio 1Xtra – still so important to Black British culture 20 years onIt would’ve further marked BBC Rad
  
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• Kate Bush’s Stranger Things anthem 'Running Up That Hill' the UK’s Official Song of the Summer

  05-09-2022 17:31 via music-news.com
  
  It may be 2022 but most of the UK was transported back to 1985 this summer, as Kate Bush’s record-breaking hit Running Up That Hill
  
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• Nova Twins extend UK and European ‘Supernova’ tour into 2023

  05-09-2022 17:16 via nme.com
  Nova Twins have extended their UK and European ‘Supernova’ tour into 2023 – tickets will be available from here.
  The London rock duo, who released their second album ‘Supernova’ in June, were already set to play headline shows in Glasgow, Manchester and London this November following a run of North American and European dates.READ MORE: Nova Twins on their Mercury Prize nod: “This is great for the scene”Today (September 5), it’s been confirmed that
  
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• Watch Aerosmith Play ‘Back in the Saddle’ At First Post-Pandemic Concert

  05-09-2022 16:47 via rollingstone.com
  It's also their first show since Steven Tyler went to rehab following a drug relapse
  
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• Watch Kevin Bacon cover viral TikTok song ‘It’s Corn’

  05-09-2022 16:18 via nme.com
  Kevin Bacon has covered the viral TikTok song ‘It’s Corn’ – check out the video below.
  Last month, a child called Tariq gained social media fame after a clip emerged of him talking about his love for corn. “I can’t imagine a more beautiful thing,” he says of his favourite snack in the clip, which has since racked up over 2.6million views on YouTube.READ MORE: Kevin Bacon: “After Footloose… I was sliding down the Hollywood mountain&rdquo
  
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• Don McLean clarifies Adele feud comments

  05-09-2022 15:56 via nme.com
  Don McLean has clarified comments he made about Adele after she postponed her Las Vegas residency earlier this year.READ MORE: Adele – ‘30’ album review: dependable pop titan finally mixes things upIn an interview with Greatest Music Of All Time podcast, McLean previously spoke about how modern musicians didn’t have enough respect for their audiences.
  “They are all very rich and very spoiled and they don’t really care about the audience. They th
  
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• Are Suede playing a secret London show tonight?

  05-09-2022 15:13 via nme.com
  Suede are rumoured to be performing an intimate secret gig in London tonight.READ MORE: Suede perform new single ‘She Still Leads Me On’ and talk “raw, angry, nasty” new albumThe band, who are due to release their ninth album ‘Autofiction’ on September 16, appear to have been pictured loading their live gear into the 300-capacity Moth Club in Hackney today (September 5).
  You can see the image in question below.According to Dice, the Moth Club is hosting t
  
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• The Summer Black Queer Music Took Over

  05-09-2022 15:00 via rollingstone.com
  For years, mainstream music “for the gays” often meant appealing to white queer culture. Today, what it means to be a gay icon is more melanated
  
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• Music and entertainment world reacts to Liz Truss becoming Prime Minister

  05-09-2022 14:59 via nme.com
  Figures from the world of music and entertainment have been sharing their reactions to Liz Truss becoming the new Prime Minister of the UK.
  Truss will succeed Boris Johnson on Tuesday (September 6) and become the nation’s third female leader after defeating Rishi Sunak in the Conservative Party leadership contest.
  She won the contest by 81,326 votes (57 per cent) to Sunak’s 60,399 (43 per cent).
  Truss said it is an “honour to be elected” as she thanked her party for organ
  
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• John Legend clarifies reason for his fallout with Kanye West

  05-09-2022 14:05 via nme.com
  John Legend has clarified the reason why he is no longer close friends with Kanye West.
  During an interview last month, Legend – who has collaborated with West on numerous occasions in the past – explained that the pair’s political divisions proved to be too much to maintain their friendship.READ MORE: ‘Donda 2’: Kanye West’s ego is scuppering these half-baked, dashed-off sounding songsHe told The Axe Files podcast: “[Kanye and I] aren’t friends as
  
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• Adele reacts to winning an Emmy: “Trust me to officially have an EGO”

  05-09-2022 13:57 via nme.com
  Adele has shared her reaction after winning a Creative Arts Emmy Award over the weekend for her recent One Night Only show.
  The US TV concert special aired last November, and saw the star perform tracks from her album ’30’ at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles while also being interviewed by Oprah Winfrey.READ MORE: Adele – ‘30’ album review: dependable pop titan finally mixes things upIt won five awards, including Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded
  
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• These are the latest bookies odds for the winner of the Mercury Prize 2022

  05-09-2022 13:27 via nme.com
  The latest bookies odds for the forthcoming winner of the 2022 Mercury Prize have been released, with Self Esteem, Little Simz and Wet Leg among the favourites.READ MORE: Mercury Prize 2022: why each nominee deserves to winThe 12 albums that have been shortlisted for the Album Of The Year award were announced earlier this summer.
  Self Esteem’s ‘Prioritise Pleasure’ is currently favourite to clinch the prize on aggregate bookies’ website Oddschecker, with od
  
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• Sam Fender announces new ‘Live From Finsbury Park’ album, shares ‘Getting Started’ performance

  05-09-2022 13:14 via nme.com
  Sam Fender has announced a new live album that captures his huge headline show at Finsbury Park this summer.READ MORE: Sam Fender announces huge 2023 stadium show at Newcastle’s St. James’ Park: “It’s a really, really big thing for us”‘Live From Finsbury Park’ is due for release as a standalone double coloured vinyl on December 9 via Polydor. The collection will also be available via streaming platforms as well as on a ‘Live Deluxe Edition’ o
  
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• Kanye West reveals his favourite song from Beyoncé's Renaissance

  05-09-2022 13:04 via music-news.com
  
  Kanye West has revealed some of his favourite songs of the moment.
  
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• Kanye West reveals his favourite song from Beyoncé's Renaissance

  05-09-2022 13:04 via music-news.com
  
  Kanye West has revealed some of his favourite songs of the moment.
  
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• 'Back in the Saddle' Aerosmith play first gig post-pandemic

  05-09-2022 13:04 via music-news.com
  
  Aerosmith were back on stage doing what they do best for the first time since the pandemic and Steven Tyler's rehab stint.
  
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• Kelly Clarkson reflects on how American Idol 'forever changed' her life in 20th anniversary post

  05-09-2022 12:31 via music-news.com
  
  Kelly Clarkson will forever be grateful for the door American Idol opened for her in the industry.
  
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• Adele 'pleased as punch' to win Emmy for One Night Only special

  05-09-2022 12:31 via music-news.com
  
  Adele won the Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) prize.
  
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• Nirvana win ‘Nevermind’ baby lawsuit in “final conclusion” to case

  05-09-2022 12:30 via nme.com
  A third lawsuit alleging that the artwork for Nirvana‘s second album ‘Nevermind’ (1991) constitutes child pornography has been dismissed by a US District Judge in Los Angeles.
  Spencer Elden, who appeared as a baby on the classic record’s front cover, had sought damages from the surviving members of the band (Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic) as well as the estate of Kurt Cobain, photographer Kirk Weddle, and numerous record labels.READ MORE: Nirvana’s ‘Neve
  
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• Justin Hawkins explains taking mic from AC/DC’s Brian Johnson at Taylor Hawkins tribute show

  05-09-2022 12:23 via nme.com
  Justin Hawkins has dismissed some fans’ suggestion that he took the microphone away from Brian Johnson during a joint performance at the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert on Saturday (September 3).READ MORE: Taylor Hawkins, 1972 – 2022: Foo Fighters drummer who always stole the showThe Darkness‘ frontman appeared onstage with Johnson and Metallica‘s Lars Ulrich to perform AC/DC‘s classic single ‘Back In Black’ at the special Wembley Stadium event.
  
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• Watch Taylor Hawkins’ son Shane drum ‘My Hero’ with Foo Fighters at tribute concert

  05-09-2022 12:01 via nme.com
  Footage has been shared of Foo Fighters performing ‘My Hero’ with late drummer Taylor Hawkins’ son Shane from the first of two tribute concerts over the weekend.READ MORE: Taylor Hawkins, 1972 – 2022: Foo Fighters drummer who always stole the showThe 16-year-old got behind the drums for the 1997 hit, which he previously performed in tribute to his late father in July, with the band at Wembley Stadium over the weekend.
  Following a performance of Hawkins’ favouri
  
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• ONEUS return with sultry ‘Same Scent’ music video and eighth mini-album ‘Malus’

  05-09-2022 11:36 via nme.com
  K-pop boyband ONEUS have made a comeback with their new mini-album ‘Malus’, led by its lead single ‘Same Scent’.READ MORE: A dreamlike day out with ONEUS at HallyuPopFest SydneyIn the dance-focused ‘Same Scent’ music video, ONEUS don smart burgundy and black suits while performing the song’s sultry choreography across several stunning sets. The members also appear in individual shots, where they shoot longing gazes to the camera.
  “I can’t get
  
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• Yungblud's next album features 'a lot more synths'

  05-09-2022 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  Yungblud's next album is influenced by Joy Division and The Smiths.
  
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• BRIT Awards 2023 to take place on February 11

  05-09-2022 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  The BRIT Awards will return on February 11.
  
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• TWICE’s Nayeon opens up about dealing with hate: “Once you fall into it, it’s hard to get away”

  05-09-2022 10:53 via nme.com
  TWICE vocalist Nayeon has opened up about dealing with malicious comments as an idol.READ MORE: TWICE: “Through honesty, we can protect ourselves”In the latest episode of YouTube talk show No Prepare, TWICE members Nayeon and Chaeyoung appeared as guests to discuss the girl group’s return with their 11th mini-album ‘Between 1&2’.
  During the episode, host and rapper Lee Young-ji asked if the idols had any advice for handling hate comments as celebrities. In parti
  
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• Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp share rocking cover of Pantera’s ‘5 Minutes Alone’

  05-09-2022 10:52 via nme.com
  Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp have returned to their kitchen for the latest edition of Sunday Lunch with a rocking cover of Pantera‘s ‘5 Minutes Alone’.
  The duo have put their creative spin on the 1994 track, which is taken from the metal band’s album of that same year ‘Far Beyond Driven’.
  The description for the video, which you can view below, reads: “Robert is back and on top form, we promise you are going to love the performance this week!
  
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• EXO’s Xiumin announces first solo mini-album ‘Brand New’

  05-09-2022 10:45 via nme.com
  EXO member Xiumin will release his debut mini-album as a soloist later this monthREAD MORE:HallyuPopFest London 2022 review: K-pop festival’s UK debut suffers some hiccups but emerges triumphant
  On September 5, EXO’s official Twitter account shared the first teaser for Xiumin’s debut mini-album, revealed to be titled ‘Brand New’. The upcoming record, along with the music video for its lead single, are due out on September 26 at 6PM KST.XIUMIN 시우민
  
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• Britney Spears posts cryptic card on Instagram after taking swipe at son

  05-09-2022 10:01 via music-news.com
  
  Toxic singer Britney Spears responded on Friday to her son Jayden's latest interview comments about their relationship.
  
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• The Beatles and Adele lead winners at 2022 Creative Arts Emmys

  05-09-2022 09:59 via nme.com
  The Beatles and Adele led the winners at this year’s Creative Arts Emmy Awards over the weekend.READ MORE: ‘The Beatles: Get Back’ review: Peter Jackson’s long and winding but utterly unmissable epicPeter Jackson’s Disney+ docuseries The Beatles: Get Back picked up five awards as did Adele’s CBS concert special Adele: One Night at Only at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
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• LOONA’s Choerry to sit out upcoming Europe tour due to health concerns

  05-09-2022 09:43 via nme.com
  LOONA vocalist and dancer Choerry will not be participating in the European leg of the girl group’s ‘LOONATHEWORLD’ tour.READ MORE: LOONA – ‘Flip That’ review: an understated but subtly addictive returnOn September 3, concert organisers MyMusicTaste announced on Twitter that Choerry will not be able to participate in LOONA’s upcoming concerts in Europe this month, citing concerns surrounding the singer’s health.
  “We deeply regret to announce
  
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