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• Babymetal’s upcoming Japan shows will have a “silent” mosh pit area

  25-11-2022 23:15 via nme.com
  Babymetal have announced a range of measures to keep fans safe at their upcoming shows – including a ‘silent mosh’sh pit’.
  The Japanese kawaii metal band are playing two shows at the Makuhari Messe International Exhibition on January 28 and 29 next year. For these shows, the arena will have a sectioned-off area – the silent mosh’sh pit – designed for fans who have children or “who are not confident in their physical strength, etc”. Gig goers
  
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• N-Dubz announce Tion Wayne and Venbee as supports for Gunnersbury Park show

  25-11-2022 22:50 via nme.com
  N-Dubz have announced their two special guests for their show at London’s Gunnersbury Park next year.
  Rapper Tion Wayne and drum & bass rising star Venbee will be opening for the trio at their only hometown show of 2023, which is taking place on August 11. More support acts are set to be announced in due course. It’s one of a number of outdoor shows the group will be playing next year – they will also be taking to the stage in Brighton, Margate, Scarborough and Cardiff.READ
  
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• BMG Purchases Fools Garden’s Recorded Catalog, Including 1995’s ‘Lemon Tree’

  25-11-2022 22:30 via digitalmusicnews.com
  About 10 days after securing the song rights of Harry Nilsson, BMG has acquired the recorded catalog of Pforzheim, Germany-based pop-rock group Fools Garden. Berlin-headquartered BMG just recently announced this latest music-IP play, which represents one of many investments that the company has made in the space during 2022. Fools Garden arrived on the scene […]
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• Watch Springsteen Perform Aretha Franklin’s ‘Don’t Play That Song’ on  ‘Fallon’

  25-11-2022 21:35 via rollingstone.com
  The Boss returned to The Tonight Show to cover the 1970 classic with a 20-piece "mini-orchestra"
  
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• Jennifer Lopez celebrates 20th anniversary of This Is Me... Then by announcing new album

  25-11-2022 21:31 via music-news.com
  
  The new album will feature a sequel to her song Dear Ben.
  
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• Stormzy calls Adele’s Las Vegas show “the best I’ve ever seen”.

  25-11-2022 19:41 via nme.com
  Stormzy has praised Adele‘s Las Vegas show as “the best” he’s ever seen.
  The rapper was in the audience for the opening night of Adele’s ‘Weekends With Adele’ residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, which kicked off last week and runs till March 2023, and has waxed lyrical about the “spectacular” concert.READ MORE: The story of Stormzy in 10 seminal moments“That was amazing. Honestly, probably the best show I’ve ever seen. A
  
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• Hold On…Wilson Phillips’ First New Song in 10 Years Is a Harry Styles Cover

  25-11-2022 18:59 via rollingstone.com
  Nineties trio lends their iconic harmonies to the Harry's House gem "Boyfriends"
  
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• Dermot Kennedy secures second UK Number 1 album with 'Sonder'

  25-11-2022 18:55 via music-news.com
  
  Dermot Kennedy reaches the summit to claim his second UK Number 1 album with Sonder.
  
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• Taylor Swift’s 'Anti-Hero' becomes one of the longest-running Number 1 singles of 2022

  25-11-2022 18:54 via music-news.com
  
  Taylor Swift clings to the summit of the Official Singles Chart for a fifth consecutive week, Anti-Hero is once again the most-streamed
  
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• Stanley Donwood on new exhibition, working with Radiohead and making art for Glastonbury

  25-11-2022 18:35 via nme.com
  Radiohead artist Stanley Donwood has spoken to NME about his new exhibition Sacred Cartography, as well as his hopes for the future of the band.
  Sacred Cartography, which opened at London’s Jealous East gallery yesterday (Thursday November 24), is a selection of screenprints showcasing Donwood’s fascination with maps and landscape, as fans first would have experienced in the artwork for Radiohead’s 2003 album ‘Hail To The Thief’.
  “I’ve always been intere
  
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• Andrew Ridgely reveals him and George Michael used to go Christmas carolling

  25-11-2022 18:32 via music-news.com
  
  Former Wham member and singer Andrew Ridgely joined Magic Radio Breakfast to talk about the 40th anniversary of Wham
  
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• Bonnie Kemplay to support The 1975 on 2023 UK and Ireland arena tour

  25-11-2022 18:28 via nme.com
  Edinburgh singer songwriter Bonnie Kemplay has announced she will be opening for The 1975 on their UK and Ireland arena tour next year.
  She confirmed the news via Twitter earlier today (November 25) to coincide with the release of her debut EP ‘running out of things to say, running out of things to do’.
  Speaking about her EP, Kemplay said: “’running out of things to say, running out of things to do’ is a collection of songs I wrote between 17-20. The music is a mix
  
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• Robbie Williams’ songwriter Guy Chambers shares NSFW song ‘Thank Fuck It’s Christmas’

  25-11-2022 18:01 via nme.com
  Guy Chambers, songwriter for Robbie Williams, has shared a new NSFW Christmas song – listen to ‘Thank Fuck It’s Christmas’ below.
  The track is performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra alongside an anonymous vocalist by the name of Trickster.
  The song focuses on current hardships, referencing pandemics, the cost of living crisis, Elon Musk and more. Its verse says: “Interest rates are rising fast, there’s monkey pox with covid and SARS / And strange smooth
  
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• Liam Gallagher responds to rumours he’s moving to the countryside near Blur’s Alex James

  25-11-2022 16:55 via nme.com
  Liam Gallagher has shot down rumours that he’s set to move to the countryside to become neighbours with Blur bassist Alex James.
  Earlier this month, it was reported that Gallagher had been looking at a £3.5million property in the Cotswolds.
  James — who lives in nearby Chipping Norton as a cheese farmer — then said he was “delighted to hear” that Gallagher could be set to move nearby.
  “I hope he does take the plunge, but farms are the nearest thing there
  
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• Watch Run-DMC perform ‘Christmas in Hollis’ for first time in nearly 20 years

  25-11-2022 16:14 via nme.com
  Run-DMC performed their festive song ‘Christmas In Hollis’ for the first time in nearly 20 years for a new Disney special set to air this weekend – watch the clip below.READ MORE: Christmas rapping: the best festive hip-hop songsThe rare rendition was filmed as part of a pre-recorded segment for The Wonderful World Of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration, which is set to air this Sunday (November 27) at 8pm ET (1am GST) on ABC, HULU and Disney+.
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• Jennifer Lopez Teases New Album ‘This Is Me… Now’

  25-11-2022 16:05 via rollingstone.com
  The announcement of the new 'musical experience' comes on the 20th anniversary of her LP 'This Is Me... Then'
  
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• MUNA discuss the “creative freedom” given to them on Phoebe Bridgers’ label

  25-11-2022 15:57 via nme.com
  MUNA have discussed the “creative freedom” they experience being signed to Phoebe Bridgers‘ label Saddest Factory.READ MORE: MUNA: “We believe in people taking moments of freedom and love where they can find it”The three-piece band are on the cover of NME today (November 25) on the back of their recent self-titled album.
  After releasing two LPs – 2017 debut ‘About U’ and 2019’s ‘Saves The World’ – on major label RCA, the tri
  
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• Faking the Funk: How Bootsy Collins Impostors Pulled Off the Ultimate Music Biz Scam

  25-11-2022 15:43 via rollingstone.com
  With star-shaped shades and platform boots, the Bootsy fakes bilked friends and family out of money over decades
  
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• Noel Gallagher shares behind the scenes footage of working with Johnny Marr

  25-11-2022 15:31 via nme.com
  Noel Gallagher has shared behind the scenes footage of him working with Johnny Marr on their new single ‘Pretty Boy’ – watch the new clips below.READ MORE: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds – ‘This Is The Place’ review: The Smiths meets ‘cosmic pop’The track arrived at the end of last month and offered the first preview of Gallagher’s as-yet-unannounced new album.
  “Massive shout out to my mainest man Johnny Marr for taking it som
  
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• Activision Blizzard will “fight” attempts to stop Microsoft’s acquisition

  25-11-2022 15:30 via nme.com
  Activision Blizzard’s chief commercial officer has said that the company’s acquisition by Microsoft will only “benefit” gamers as well as the US gaming industry.READ MORE: What the hell has happened at Activision and why should you care?Back in January, Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard in a deal that was estimated to cost approximately £50billion ($68billion USD) however, the move has faced ongoing criticism from numerous regulatory bodies. Earlier this week,
  
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• You can now sleep inside DJ Khaled’s shoe closet on AirBnB

  25-11-2022 14:03 via nme.com
  DJ Khaled is renting out his shoe closet for fans to stay in via AirBnB.
  The producer will allow fans to book one-night stays at a recreation of his legendary shoe room in Miami, Florida for just $11 (£9.10) per night.
  Khaled said in a statement: “Sneakers are an essential part of hip-hop culture and collecting them is an art – just like creating music.
  “We bring the same passion and energy to the shoe game as we do the studio. That’s why we’re excited to shar
  
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• Sir Cliff Richard limits tour dates due to 'strain' of touring

  25-11-2022 13:04 via music-news.com
  
  Sir Cliff Richard has explained why his tours will be limited.
  
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• Robbie Williams' songwriter Guy Chambers eyes Christmas No1 with sweary festive number

  25-11-2022 13:04 via music-news.com
  
  Who is the mystery singer on 'Thank F*** It's Christmas'?
  
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• Olly Murs drops relatable tune about a sober night out

  25-11-2022 13:04 via music-news.com
  
  Olly Murs will release his new album, 'Marry Me', next week.
  
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• BTS star RM taps Erykah Badu, Anderson .Paak and more for debut solo album

  25-11-2022 13:04 via music-news.com
  
  RM has a collaboration with music legend Erykah Badu on his debut solo record.
  
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• Kaiser Chiefs’ Ricky Wilson joins Virgin Radio as drivetime presenter

  25-11-2022 12:47 via nme.com
  Kaiser Chiefs‘ Ricky Wilson has joined Virgin Radio as the presenter of the station’s drivetime show.READ MORE: Kaiser Chiefs share new single ‘How 2 Dance’ and talk new album: “No-one’s stopping us”The singer has previously been on TV as a judge for talent show The Voice, which he joined in 2013 and quit two years later.
  Now, he will present Virgin Radio UK’s weekday drivetime show from 4-7pm from January 9 next year. He has previously stepped in
  
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• Kanye West claims Donald Trump 'screamed at him' during meeting in Florida

  25-11-2022 12:41 via music-news.com
  
  Kanye West asked Donald Trump to be his running mate during a dinner at Mar-a-Lago this week.
  
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• One month to go until 2022's Official Christmas Number 1 is crowned

  25-11-2022 12:40 via music-news.com
  
  As Andy Williams once so famously proclaimed, it's the most wonderful time of the year.
  
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• Chuu removed from LOONA by agency for alleged “violent language and misuse of power” towards staff

  25-11-2022 11:57 via nme.com
  Chuu has been removed as a member of LOONA for alleged “violent language and misuse of power” towards the staff of the group’s agency, Blockberry Creative.
  In a statement posted to LOONA’s official fancafe earlier today (November 25), the agency announced that Chuu has been “expelled and withdrawn” as a member of the group, which is now left with 11 members. The agency alleged that the idol’s “violent language and misuse of power toward our st
  
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• ‘2022 Winter SMTOWN : SMCU PALACE’ announced with BoA, NCT Dream, SNSD and more SM Entertainment artists

  25-11-2022 11:54 via nme.com
  SM Entertainment, the agency behind Girls’ Generation, SHINee and Super Junior, has released the first teaser for its annual winter project, set to feature artists from its roster.READ MORE: BoA – ‘Forgive Me’ review: a veteran artist blazes thrilling new trailsIn a teaser posted to the agency’s social media platforms earlier today (November 25), SM Entertainment announced plans to release ‘2022 Winter SMTOWN : SMCU PALACE’ on December 26.
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• Kele Okereke announces new album ‘The Flames pt. 2’ and shares first single ‘Vandal’

  25-11-2022 11:50 via nme.com
  Kele Okereke has announced new album ‘The Flames pt. 2’ and shared the first single ‘Vandal’ – you can listen below.READ MORE: Bloc Party on ‘Alpha Games’: “We’re not the same band now. The chemistry is different”The Bloc Party frontman’s sixth solo studio album is due for release on March 24, 2023 via KOLA Records / !K7.
  First single ‘Vandal’ – the artwork for which features Kele burning a copy of The Smiths&rsq
  
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• Agency of GOT7’s Jinyoung addresses report about his military enlistment date

  25-11-2022 11:45 via nme.com
  BH Entertainment, the management agency of GOT7 member Jinyoung, has responded to a report regarding the idol’s military enlistment date.READ MORE: Somebody review: a half-baked serial killer romanceEarlier today (November 25), South Korean media outlet Star News reported that Jinyoung is preparing to start his mandatory military service sometime in March 2023. BH Entertainment responded to the report hours later, clarifying that the 28-year-old idol’s enlistment date has not been se
  
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• Stormzy shares message to fans as he releases new album: “Listen to this album with an open heart”

  25-11-2022 11:19 via nme.com
  Stormzy has asked fans to listen to his new album ‘This Is What I Mean’ “with an open heart” in a new message upon the album’s release.
  The rapper’s third album came out today (November 25), and was previewed by the singles ‘Hide & Seek’ and ‘Firebabe’.
  In a note posted to social media, Stormzy discussed how he was inspired to write the message by Tyler, the Creator, who did the same upon the release of his 2019 album ‘Igor&rs
  
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• Adidas to launch investigation into Kanye West bullying allegations by former staff

  25-11-2022 11:16 via nme.com
  Adidas will launch an investigation into the allegations that Kanye West played pornography to employees and exhibited other intimidating behaviour after former Adidas and Yeezy staff accused the rapper of manipulation and bullying.
  Earlier this month, a report from Rolling Stone made allegations about the environment at Yeezy’s brand office, with ex-workers alleging a “cult-like atmosphere”. Days ago, in a follow-up report, more former staff members accused the rapper of
  
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• Zayn Malik releases Jimi Hendrix cover for late guitar god's 80th birthday

  25-11-2022 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  Jimi Hendrix would have turned 80 on November 27.
  
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• 'I pray that it moves you': Stormzy releases This Is What I Mean

  25-11-2022 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  Stormzy has released his follow-up to 2019's 'Heavy Is the Head'.
  
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• Brian Eno remixes Patti Smith and Soundwalk Collective’s ‘Peradam’

  25-11-2022 10:48 via nme.com
  Soundwalk Collective with Patti Smith have announced a deluxe box set reissue of three albums, along with a new record called ‘The Perfect Vision: Reworkings’ featuring remixes from numerous artists including Brian Eno.READ MORE: Patti Smith live in London – punk’s poet laureate claims legend statusThe experimental collective have today (November 25) re-released ‘The Peyote Dance’, ‘Mummer Love’ and ‘Peradam’, while the seven-track
  
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• Kris Wu jailed for 13 years for sex crimes by Chinese court

  25-11-2022 10:42 via nme.com
  Kris Wu has been jailed for 13 years for sex crimes by a Chinese court.
  Last year, Wu was formally arrested on suspicion of rape. The first allegations of his predatory behaviour – which included claims of date rape and preying on underage girls – were made on July 18, 2021. After being detained by Chinese police 13 days later, he was arrested on August 16.
  In a statement (via the South China Morning Post), the Chaoyang District People’s Court confirmed that the 32-year-ol
  
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• Kourtney Kardashian gushes over her and Travis Barker's 'beautiful' blended family

  25-11-2022 10:11 via music-news.com
  
  Reality television star Kourtney Kardashian gushed over her and Travis Barker''s blended family, saying, "the more kids, the merrier".
  
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• Photobook of Pulp’s ‘This Is Hardcore’ era nears crowdfund target

  25-11-2022 09:53 via nme.com
  A crowdfunding campaign launched to publish a photobook of the era surrounding Pulp’s ‘This Is Hardcore’ album is nearing its target.READ MORE: Pulp – every album ranked and ratedThe book, called Hardcore, has so far raised £28,182 of its £45,000 target, contributed by 569 backers with six days left to go.
  Hardcore is authored and designed by Paul Burgess – who was invited by Jarvis Cocker to document the British band from the mid to late 1990s – a
  
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• New book ‘How We Used Saint Etienne To Live’ will trace history of the indie-dance trio

  25-11-2022 09:05 via nme.com
  A new book called How We Used Saint Etienne to Live has been announced, which will explore the history of the British indie-dance band and feature all three members.READ MORE: Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Saint EtienneThe book, written by journalist and music writer Ramzy Alwakeel – who wrote the 2016 book Smile If You Dare: Politics and Pointy Hats with the Pet Shop Boys – is out December 13, 2022, via Repeater Books.
  It will feature original intervi
  
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• 'The best I've ever seen': Stormzy praises Adele's Las Vegas show

  25-11-2022 09:04 via music-news.com
  
  Stormzy has praised Adele's Las Vegas show as "the best" he has ever seen after attending the opening night of her residency last weekend.
  
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• Pusha T pushes back European and UK tour due to 'production issues'

  25-11-2022 09:04 via music-news.com
  
  Pusha T fans will have to wait a little while longer to see the rapper live in the UK and Europe.
  
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• BTS's Jin tells fans they 'can't come' to the military training centre where he's stationed

  25-11-2022 08:31 via music-news.com
  
  After BTS member Jin was confirmed to have enrolled in South Korea’s military training programme, the K-Pop star asked fans not to visit him at the base where he’s stationed.
  
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• Brandy Norwood reaches settlement with ex-housekeeper who sued for age discrimination

  25-11-2022 08:31 via music-news.com
  
  The Boy is Mine singer Brandy Norwood has reached a settlement with ex-housekeeper Maria Elizabeth Castaneda, who sued Norwood for age discrimination.
  
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• Watch Mariah Carey perform ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade

  25-11-2022 08:30 via nme.com
  Mariah Carey closed out this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with a performance of ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ – watch it below.READ MORE: Mariah Carey: “You know what? I love Christmas!”The annual parade included a host of performances from the likes of Paula Adbul, Lea Michele, Jordin Sparks, Sean Paul, Dionne Warwick and more.
  Carey rounded up the Thanksgiving festivities with her iconic Christmas hit, joined by her 11-year-old twins,
  
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• Jordin Sparks defends Chris Brown amid AMAs controversy: “People deserve to be able to grow”

  25-11-2022 08:24 via nme.com
  Jordin Sparks has joined Kelly Rowland in defending Chris Brown, after the singer was booed by audiences at the American Music Awards.
  Sparks, who collaborated with Brown on the 2008 duet ‘No Air’, told TMZ on Tuesday (November 22) that she “love[s] Chris” and thought “he should have been” at the awards ceremony, which took place at Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theatre earlier this month.
  “People deserve to be able to grow and learn and be able to live t
  
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• Zayn Malik covers Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Angel’ to celebrate the late guitar legend’s 80th birthday

  25-11-2022 08:05 via nme.com
  Zayn Malik has shared a cover of Jimi Hendrix‘s ‘Angel’ in the lead-up to what would have been the late guitar legend’s 80th birthday.READ MORE: ZAYN – ‘Nobody Is Listening’ review: ex-boybander crafts quietly purposeful popThe cut arrived today (November 25), using Hendrix’s original, signature guitar from the song, married with Malik’s own soulful vocals. The former One Direction singer’s voice blends in effortlessly with its ’7
  
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• BIBI gets her bloody revenge in music video for ‘JOTTO’

  25-11-2022 08:05 via nme.com
  BIBI has released a music video for ‘JOTTO’, a track from her first full-length record ‘Lowlife Princess: Noir’.READ MORE: BIBI – ‘Lowlife Princess: Noir’ review: a visceral tale of pain, heartbreak and revengeThe new visual sees BIBI reflecting on an abusive relationship, which she is able to escape by killing both her lover and his mistress. The video later ends with BIBI throwing her lover, who survives his knife injuries, into a motel’s pool, d
  
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• Kanye West launches campaign videos for 2024 presidential run, discusses Mar-a-Lago meeting with Donald Trump

  25-11-2022 07:52 via nme.com
  Days after visiting Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort, Kanye West has discussed the meeting in campaign videos in support of his 2024 presidential run.READ MORE: With his “White Lives Matter” stunt, has Kanye West finally hit the point of no return?Earlier this week, West confirmed his bid for the White House, revealing that he’d enlisted  controversial right-wing figure Milo Yiannopoulos to assist with his presidential campaign. Yesterday (November 24), it was reporte
  
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