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• Lizzo announces second leg of North American tour for 2023

  14-11-2022 23:55 via nme.com
  Lizzo has shared details of a new run of 2023 North American tour dates in support of her latest album ‘Special‘.
  READ MORE: Lizzo – ‘Special’ review: joyful superstar uplifts with self-assured, self-empowering bops
  The freshly announced 17-date run will see the pop star visit locations that she didn’t visit on the initial leg, including St. Louis, Memphis, Montreal, Baltimore, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Phoenix and San Diego.
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• Watch first trailer for Abbey Road Studios documentary with Paul McCartney, Elton John and more

  14-11-2022 23:34 via nme.com
  The first trailer for If These Walls Could Sing, a new documentary charting the importance of Abbey Road Studios, has landed.READ MORE: The Beatles: Get Back review – Peter Jackson’s long and winding but utterly unmissable epicDirected by Paul McCartney’s daughter Mary McCartney, If These Walls Could Sing is released next month in celebration of the famous recording studios’ 90th anniversary.
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• Activist Group Renews Criticism of ‘Uncontrollable Middleman’ Live Nation Over ‘Bogus Service Fees’ and ‘Other Restrictive Practices’

  14-11-2022 23:34 via digitalmusicnews.com
  An activist group has doubled down on its criticism of Live Nation following the release of the Ticketmaster parent company’s third-quarter earnings report, attributing the disclosed profits to “monopoly power run amuck.” This latest public pushback against Live Nation (which merged with Ticketmaster in 2010) just recently came to light in a formal statement from […]
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• Kurt Cobain’s smashed guitar from first Nirvana tour sells for more than £400,000

  14-11-2022 23:07 via nme.com
  A guitar that the late Kurt Cobain wrecked on Nirvana‘s first tour has sold for $486,400 (£413,926) at auction – more than double the original estimate.READ MORE: The roots of… NirvanaThe 1973 Fender Mustang that was smashed onstage by Cobain during Nirvana’s US tour in 1989 went on auction at New York City’s Hard Rock Cafe on Friday (November 11).
  Cobain played the Mustang in question at two shows during Nirvana’s US tour in 1989: a July 8 gig at Club
  
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• Roberta Flack Reveals ALS Diagnosis, Says She Can No Longer Sing

  14-11-2022 22:49 via rollingstone.com
  "It will take a lot more than ALS to silence this icon," Flack's rep said
  
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• Concord Music Publishing Signs Artist & Songwriter Jennifer Wayne of Runaway June

  14-11-2022 22:44 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Concord Music Publishing has announced a new publishing deal with singer-songwriter Jennifer Wayne. The worldwide deal will cover all of Wayne’s future works. She is best known as the founding member of the all-female country trio, Runaway June, alongside Natalie Stovall and Stevie Woodward. Wayne co-wrote several of Runaway June’s hit singles, including “Lipstick,” “Wild […]
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• Jean Deaux Sees Art Everywhere, Especially in the Music that Makes Up Her Life in 10 Songs

  14-11-2022 22:29 via rollingstone.com
  When Jean Deaux says she’s always creating, she means always. The  rapper/singer/songwriter from Chicago has made it a goal to put out music every year after releasing her debut EP, Krash, in 2018. Jean Deaux has been like this her entire life in fact. As a kindergartener, she remembers trying to write chapter books. “It’s […]
  
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• Jeff Bezos Gives $100 Million to Dolly Parton for Charitable Causes

  14-11-2022 22:11 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Jeff Bezos is giving Dolly Parton $100 million to distribute to various charitable causes. “We’ve just announced a new Courage and Civility award recipient–Dolly Parton,” reads the official announcement on Twitter. “Dolly Parton leads with her heart and will put this $100 million award to great use, helping so many people. Congrats, Dolly!” In response […]
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• Patti Smith says she uses Instagram to feel like “part of society”

  14-11-2022 22:10 via nme.com
  Patti Smith has spoken about why she started using Instagram, explaining that she feels that she needs to use it in order to be “part of society”.READ MORE: Patti Smith live in London – punk’s poet laureate claims legend statusSpeaking to The Guardian about her new book A Book of Days, Smith recalled being introduced to the app by her daughter Jesse.
  “[She] told me that because I wasn’t on Instagram, it was an open field for impostors who were exploiting
  
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• Romy and Fred Again.. collaborate on trance-inspired floorfiller ‘Strong’

  14-11-2022 22:03 via nme.com
  Romy and Fred Again.. have reunited for a fresh collaboration – stream the trance-inspired ‘Strong’ below.READ MORE: Fred again..: the producer’s meteoric rise in 10 banging tracksThe song comes two years after Romy, who is co-vocalist and guitarist with The xx,  released her debut solo single ‘Lifetime‘.
  Since then she’s teamed up with Fred Again.. and HAAi for ‘Lights Out’, which was released in January.
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• A Harvard Law Professor Breaks Down Vogue’s Lawsuit Against Drake and 21 Savage

  14-11-2022 21:49 via rollingstone.com
  Trademark expert weighs in on the fashion magazine's claim against the rappers over their 'Her Loss' promotional stunt
  
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• Dua Lipa Has No Plans to Play at the World Cup in Qatar, Despite Rumors

  14-11-2022 21:43 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Dua Lipa took to social media to clear up rumors that she would be appearing at this year’s World Cup in Qatar. The British singer posted the message on Instagram Stories on Sunday, telling fans she would not appear at the event. The treatment of migrant workers in Qatar and concerns about human rights violations […]
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• Roberta Flack diagnosed with ALS: 'It's now impossible to sing'

  14-11-2022 21:31 via music-news.com
  
  The news comes ahead of the premiere of a documentary about the singer's life in New York City on Thursday.
  
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• Bring Me The Horizon tease new music in tour video

  14-11-2022 21:16 via nme.com
  Bring Me The Horizon have shared a video giving fans an insight into their life on tour, which towards the end includes a snippet of a new song.
  The snippet commences with frontman Oli Sykes growling the words “hardcore feelings”, before some instrumentals soundtrack footage of a fan talking about what the band has helped her get through in her life.
  Lyrics referencing “thoughts [that] don’t make no sense” and “suicidal tendencies” can also be heard.READ
  
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• Nick Carter Raising Money for Children’s Mental Health Following Brother Aaron Carter’s Death

  14-11-2022 21:11 via rollingstone.com
  Nick and Angel Carter, who had a complicated relationship with Aaron, are raising money for the organization On Our Sleeves in the wake of their brother's death
  
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• Latin Grammys 2022: Nicole Zignago, Pol Granch, and Yahritza y Su Esencia React To Their ‘Best New Artist’ Nominations

  14-11-2022 20:59 via rollingstone.com
  Three promising acts share how they feel about getting recognized by the Latin Recording Academy this year
  
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• Paramore at intimate Manhattan gig: “We’re really proud of the diverse fucking crowds that come to our shows”

  14-11-2022 20:43 via nme.com
  Last night (November 13) Paramore returned to New York City for the first time in four years, to play a fan-fueled intimate show at Manhattan’s Beacon Theatre. Check out quotes, videos, and the setlist below.READ MORE: When We Were Young 2022 review: the nostalgic emo-fest reigns in a new age of pop-punkHayley Williams took moments in between the set to banter with fans about the band’s two decades of music and memories, introducing fans that hadn’t seen Paramore live before to
  
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• Beyoncé leads nominations for 2023 Grammy Awards

  14-11-2022 20:36 via music-news.com
  
  Officials from the Recording Academy announced the nominees for the upcoming ceremony on Tuesday, with the Break My Soul hitmaker landing nine nods.
  
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• Australian Fans Are Now More Concerned About Live Events’ Ticket Prices Than Contracting COVID, Study Says

  14-11-2022 20:35 via digitalmusicnews.com
  The price of enjoying live music and other in-person entertainment is now a greater concern for Australian fans than the risk of contracting COVID-19, according to a newly released study. This and similarly interesting data points just recently came to light in a report from the Audience Outlook Monitor, a government-funded initiative that describes itself […]
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• Blur’s Alex James on possibility of new music: “I never know what’s going to happen”

  14-11-2022 20:32 via nme.com
  Blur bassist Alex James has commented on the possibility of new music from the Britpop pioneers.
  James was speaking to Steve Lamacq on BBC 6Music earlier today (November 14) alongside drummer Dave Rowntree, following the news that the band will reunite for a one-off headline show at Wembley Stadium next year. Lamacq said to them: “I can’t imagine that you won’t write or record something because I just can’t imagine you in a room with Damon Albarn and not coming up with so
  
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• People of colour more likely to be hit with lockdown music fines, report finds

  14-11-2022 20:21 via nme.com
  A new report has found that people of colour were more likely to be hit with COVID lockdown event fines.READ MORE: The Tories’ funding cuts threaten to make the arts (even more of a) playground for the richAccording to a report from the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), 441 fines were issued in England and Wales between March 2020 and July 2021, with Black, Asian and mixed-race people accounting for more than a third.
  The data shows that people of colour were more likely t
  
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• How to Watch Wizkid’s Livestream London Concert on Apple Music Live

  14-11-2022 20:20 via rollingstone.com
  On the heels of releasing his fifth album More Love, Less Ego, the Grammy-winning superstar's Roundhouse performance airs live on Nov. 14
  
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• BTS Bring the Fire and Bandanas in New ‘Run BTS’ Dance Practice Video

  14-11-2022 20:08 via rollingstone.com
  The Bangtan Boys dropped a behind-the-scenes clip of them working on the choreography for their Proof single
  
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• Eurovision 2023 could still be held in Kyiv, claim winners Kalush Orchestra

  14-11-2022 19:53 via nme.com
  Kalush Orchestra have expressed hope that Eurovision 2023 could still be held in Kyiv.READ MORE: Kalush Orchestra – “It’s amazing that we can perform our music at Glastonbury”Speaking on the red carpet at this year’s MTV EMAs ceremony, the group, who won this year’s edition of the contest in Turin, said that next year’s competition could proceed as normal by having the previous winners’ country hosting.
  The UK placed second in this year’s con
  
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• Elton John’s final 2022 concert to be livestreamed with support from Dua Lipa and others

  14-11-2022 19:36 via nme.com
  Elton John‘s final concert of 2022 is to be livestreamed for fans, with support from Dua Lipa, Kiki Dee and Brandi Carlile.READ MORE: For Wet Leg’s sake, we all need to be more EltonThe concert called ‘Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium’ will stream exclusively via Disney+ this Sunday (November 20) from 8pm PT/11pm ET (4am GMT, November 21).
  It marks John’s last remaining North American date on his ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour, which the
  
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• It’s Louis Tomlinson vs Bruce Springsteen for the UK’s Number 1 album

  14-11-2022 18:55 via music-news.com
  
  Louis Tomlinson is currently embroiled in a close race with rock icon Bruce Springsteen for the UK’s Number 1 album this week.
  
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• Foreigner Are Finally Ready to Feel It for the Last Time, Announce Farewell Tour

  14-11-2022 18:38 via rollingstone.com
  Arena rock heroes will launch a first North American leg next summer, with plans to keep touring through 2024
  
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• Elton John, Paul McCartney Talk ‘Sacred’ Abbey Roads Studios in Documentary Trailer

  14-11-2022 18:23 via rollingstone.com
  "It felt natural to explore the wealth of stories, and unearth so many unheard gems that I had not known about," director Mary McCartney tells Rolling Stone about the new Disney+ film
  
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• Elton John, Paul McCartney Talk ‘Sacred’ Abbey Road Studios in Documentary Trailer

  14-11-2022 18:23 via rollingstone.com
  "It felt natural to explore the wealth of stories, and unearth so many unheard gems that I had not known about," director Mary McCartney tells Rolling Stone about the new Disney+ film
  
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• Primal Scream, Grace Jones, The Kooks, Human League and more for Camp Bestival 2023 twin sites line-up

  14-11-2022 18:10 via nme.com
  Organisers of Camp Bestival have announced the headliners for the 15th anniversary of the festival, which is again being held at two sites.
  Grace Jones, Craig David and The Kooks will top the bill at the festival’s Dorset site at Lulworth Castle from July 27-30, 2023, while Primal Scream, Rudimental and The Human League will headline the Shropshire event in Weston Park from August 17-20, 2023.
  Also playing Camp Bestival Dorset event are: Confidence Man, Melanie C, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Sam
  
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• Watch The Breeders perform Pixies’ ‘Gigantic’ with Dave Grohl 

  14-11-2022 18:07 via nme.com
  Foo Fighters‘ Dave Grohl joined The Breeders on stage to perform the Pixies classic ‘Gigantic’ at a charity concert this weekend (November 13) – check out footage below.READ MORE: Inside the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert: “A gigantic fucking night for a gigantic fucking person”The musicians were on the line-up at this year’s veteran benefit VetsAid alongside Nine Inch Nails and The Black Keys. The event took place at the Nationwide Arena in Columbu
  
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• Lewis Capaldi scores official most-streamed song of all time in the UK

  14-11-2022 17:30 via music-news.com
  
  The Official Singles Chart marks its 70th birthday today (November 14 2022) by unveiling a new all-time statistical survey
  
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• Lizzo Has Even More ‘Special’ Live Plans for 2023

  14-11-2022 17:25 via rollingstone.com
  The pop star has announced a second round of North American concerts in support of her latest album
  
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• Robert Smith jokes about rumours of The Cure performing at Qatar World Cup: “Hate to disappoint everyone”

  14-11-2022 17:04 via nme.com
  Robert Smith is the latest artist to confirm that he will not be performing at the FIFA World Cup 2022 opening ceremony in Qatar, joking that he hates to “disappoint” The Cure fans.READ MORE: The Cure give us an update on their “relentless” new album – and when to expect itIn a tongue-in-cheek tweet addressing apparent recent speculation, The Cure singer and guitarist wrote: “HATE TO DISAPPOINT EVERYONE, BUT DESPITE THE RUMOURS WE WILL NOT BE HEADLINING THE WO
  
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• Stormzy succeeds in mission for selfie with Taylor Swift

  14-11-2022 16:44 via nme.com
  Stormzy has fulfilled his mission to take a selfie with Taylor Swift.READ MORE: Stormzy live at Reading Festival 2021: festival return is another rockstar momentThe grime rapper and singer, who has let his inner fanboy run wild at other music awards ceremonies, took the chance to snap a photo with Swift at the MTV European Music Awards (EMAs) in Dusseldorf, Germany last night (November 13).
  Posting on his Instagram Stories, Stormzy told fans: “Man’s trying to get a selfie with T
  
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• Blur to headline Wembley Stadium

  14-11-2022 16:44 via music-news.com
  
  Damon Albarn joins Matt Wilkinson on Apple Music 1 to talk about Blur's recently announced Wembley Stadium show.
  
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• Stormzy admits Maya Jama split made him realise he needed to grow up

  14-11-2022 16:31 via music-news.com
  
  Stormzy and Maya James split in 2019 after four years together.
  
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• The Weeknd considers removing ‘Trilogy’ from streaming services

  14-11-2022 16:18 via nme.com
  The Weeknd has said he’s considering removing his compilation album ‘Trilogy’ from streaming services.READ MORE: The Weeknd – ‘Dawn FM’ review: soulful star meets a new day with hope and hindsightThe Canadian singer – real name Abel Tesfaye – released ‘Trilogy’ in 2012 which comprises songs from his 2011 mixtapes ‘House Of Balloons’, ‘Thursday’ and ‘Echoes Of Silence’.
  Today (November 14) the sin
  
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• Garth Brooks Plans New ‘Plus One’ Las Vegas Residency

  14-11-2022 16:14 via rollingstone.com
  Country superstar will headline the Colosseum at Caesars Palace starting in May 2023
  
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• Paramore Are Bigger, Better, and More Beloved Than Ever at Beacon Theater Show

  14-11-2022 16:09 via rollingstone.com
  With a packed setlist that spanned 20 years of hit-making, the band celebrated everything they've achieved — and proved that the best is yet to come
  
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• Pink Schedules Summer Carnival Stadium Tour for 2023

  14-11-2022 16:02 via rollingstone.com
  The singer will be joined by Grouplove and KidCutUp, with Brandi Carlile, Pat Benatar, and Neil Giraldo making appearances on select dates
  
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• 2023 Grammy Award Predictions: Who Will Get Nominated in the Top Categories?

  14-11-2022 16:00 via rollingstone.com
  Bad Bunny, Harry Styles, Megan Thee Stallion, Adele, and Rosalia are just some of the acts that experts expect to do well when nominations are announced
  
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• Aaron Carter memoir delayed by publisher “out of respect for the Carter family”

  14-11-2022 15:57 via nme.com
  The release of Aaron Carter‘s unfinished memoir has been delayed by its publisher “out of respect for the Carter family”.
  Just days after the singer died at his California home last week (November 5), it was revealed that Carter was working on a memoir before his death, titled (My Father’s Son): Aaron Carter: An Incomplete Story Of An Incomplete Life. It was then announced for release tomorrow (November 15).
  After the late singer’s manager called it a &ldq
  
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• The Neighbourhood Boot Drummer Brandon Fried After Accusation He Groped Marías Singer María Zardoya

  14-11-2022 15:45 via rollingstone.com
  "It was one of the most uncomfortable things I’ve ever experienced," Zardoya said. "I felt an invasion of my space, privacy and body"
  
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• Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox pack their bags for energetic ‘Have Love Will Travel’ cover

  14-11-2022 15:19 via nme.com
  King Crimson‘s Robert Fripp and wife Toyah Willcox returned for another Sunday Lunch cover this weekend (November 13) – watch them perform ‘Have Love Will Travel’ below.READ MORE: Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp’s 10 best lockdown covers – ranked!Richard Berry’s 1959 track has been covered by The Black Keys, The Sonics and more over the years, with Fripp and Willcox taking inspiration from the Sonics version for their latest cover.
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• Israeli pop star Noa Kirel wears Kanye West outfit to MTV EMAs in “message to the world”

  14-11-2022 14:42 via nme.com
  Israeli pop star Noa Kirel wore an outfit adorned with photos of Kanye West to last night’s (November 13) MTV EMAs in a “message to the world”.READ MORE: With his “White Lives Matter” stunt, has Kanye West finally hit the point of no return?Last month, West was banned from Twitter and Instagram after posting a series of anti-Semitic messages. He went on to say he didn’t believe in the term anti-Semitism and that he’s “jealo
  
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• Dolly Parton awarded $100million by Jeff Bezos as Amazon boss pledges to give away most of his fortune

  14-11-2022 14:25 via nme.com
  Dolly Parton has been awarded $100million (£84.8m) by Jeff Bezos to put towards charitable causes after the Amazon founder revealed plans to give away most of his fortune.READ MORE: Dolly Parton: “I take care of business”The country music icon will be able to donate the money to charities of her choice, after it was announced today that Bezos has pledged to give away the majority of his $124billion net worth (£105billion).
  Asked in a new interview with CNN whether he inte
  
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• Lewis Capaldi overtakes Ed Sheeran with UK’s most streamed song as singles chart celebrates 70th anniversary

  14-11-2022 13:42 via nme.com
  Lewis Capaldi’s 2018 song ‘Someone You Loved’ has surpassed Ed Sheeran as the UK’s most streamed song of all time.READ MORE: Lewis Capaldi: “I make jokes because I’m comfortable with who I am”The Scottish singer-songwriter has been crowned the new “king of streaming”, overtaking Sheeran’s ‘Shape Of You’, according to Official Charts data.
  “I’m the streaming king! In the UK! On this particular song! I feel huge, I
  
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• Morrissey abandons LA gig after just 30 minutes

  14-11-2022 13:10 via music-news.com
  
  Morrissey left the stage due to "unforeseen circumstances".
  
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• Sting adds a string of UK outdoor gigs to My Songs 2023 jaunt

  14-11-2022 13:09 via music-news.com
  
  Sting will rock the outdoor venues next summer.
  
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