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• Sam Smith and Kim Petras bring leather-filled performance of ‘Unholy’ to BRITs 2023

  11-02-2023 23:55 via nme.com
  
  Sam Smith and Kim Petras brought their global hit single ‘Unholy’ to the BRIT Awards 2023 stage tonight (February 11).
  The ceremony is currently taking place at London’s The O2, where it is being held on a Saturday for the first time.READ MORE: Sam Smith – ‘Gloria’ review: the most vital work of their careerSmith and Petras took to the stage in black and leather outfits, backed by dancers on a set made to look like a shadowy, greasy garage. Petras made he
  
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• Lewis Capaldi on new album ‘Broken by Desire to be Heavenly Sent’: “I’m sick of hearing it!”

  11-02-2023 23:36 via nme.com
  
  Speaking to NME on the red carpet of The BRIT Awards 2023, Lewis Capaldi joked that he is sick of hearing his new album.
  Capaldi’s upcoming record ‘Broken by Desire to be Heavenly Sent’ is set to be released in May. When asked by NME what we can expect from it, he quipped: “It’s fucking shit, honestly, don’t even bother with it. I’m fucking sick of hearing it at this stage already, so do not bother getting it. It’s a total piece of flaming shite. T
  
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• BRITs viewers criticise Tom Grennan for comments about Ellie Goulding’s breasts

  11-02-2023 23:34 via nme.com
  
  BRITs viewers have criticised Tom Grennan for comments he made on stage about Ellie Goulding’s breasts at tonight’s (February 11) ceremony.
  The BRIT Awards 2023 is taking place at London’s The O2, hosted by Mo Gilligan and taking place on a Saturday for the first time.
  Earlier in the night, Grennan and Goulding presented the award for Best New Artist together. “Don’t I look good next to Ellie Goulding?” Grennan asked as they took to the stage. Turning to her,
  
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• Fontaines D.C. win International Group at BRITs 2023: “I’m happy to celebrate friendship”

  11-02-2023 23:12 via nme.com
  
  Fontaines D.C. won Best International Group at the BRITs 2023 tonight (February 11), with guitarist Carlos O’Connell dedicating the award to his bandmates.
  This year’s BRIT Awards is taking place at London’s The O2, hosted by Mo Gilligan and taking place on a Saturday for the first time.READ MORE: Fontaines D.C.: “When we were younger these were things you’d never imagine”Fontaines D.C. were announced as the winners in their category earlier tonight and s
  
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• Harry Styles says he’s “aware of his privilege” at the BRITs 2023

  11-02-2023 22:58 via nme.com
  
  Harry Styles has said he’s “aware of his privilege” as he collected the Artist Of The Year award at the BRITs 2023.
  This year’s BRIT Awards is taking place at London’s The O2 tonight (February 11) and is being hosted by Mo Gilligan.READ MORE: Harry Styles live in London: a powerful, inclusive and celebratory pop carnivalStyles was named Artist Of The Year earlier this year and made reference to the backlash against his Grammys speech for Album Of The Year in hi
  
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• Rihanna’s True Musical Comeback Is Imminent, But Did She Ever Really Leave?

  11-02-2023 22:53 via rollingstone.com
  
  The superstar insists that her Super Bowl halftime show does not double as a promise for new music. While that remains to be seen, here's a timeline of her music check-ins since Anti
  
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• BRITs viewers left confused as Mo Gilligan introduces “Sam Capaldi”

  11-02-2023 22:38 via nme.com
  
  Viewers of the BRIT Awards 2023 have shared their confusion after host Mo Gilligan appeared to begin introducing the wrong performer.
  This year’s ceremony is taking place at London’s The O2 tonight (February 11), with Gilligan returning to helm the event.
  Before Capaldi took to the stage, the host asked the audience to welcome to the stage “Sam Capaldi”. Lewis Capaldi then took to the stage to perform his single ‘Forget Me’.
  Immediately after, viewers began sh
  
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• Wet Leg recite Alex Turner’s BRITs acceptance speech as they win Best New Artist

  11-02-2023 22:28 via nme.com
  
  Wet Leg recited part of Alex Turner’s infamous BRITs acceptance speech from the 2014 ceremony as they won at this year’s ceremony.
  The indie band are nominated for four awards tonight (February 11) and have already collected one trophy at the event at London’s The O2.READ MORE: Wet Leg: “I think there’s more authenticity to the music if you’re having fun”After being named Best New Artist, Wet Leg’s Rhian Teasdale began to recite their Domino l
  
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• Watch Harry Styles open the BRIT Awards 2023

  11-02-2023 21:51 via nme.com
  
  Harry Styles opened the BRIT Awards 2023 tonight (February 11) with a performance of his nominated single ‘As It Was’.
  The star kicked off the ceremony, which is taking place at London’s The O2, where he could take home four awards.READ MORE: Harry Styles – ‘Harry’s House’ review: grounded star finds home is where the heart isStyles performed ‘As It Was in a sparkly red blazer and black trousers, using the extended runway that stretched t
  
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• Trey Songz, Atlantic Records and Kevin Liles sued for rape

  11-02-2023 19:10 via nme.com
  
  Trey Songz is being sued for rape, with his record label and manager also named in the suit.
  The $25million (£20.7million) lawsuit has been filed by an anonymous woman, listed on the suit as Jane Doe, who claimed that Songz raped her in March 2016. She had previously sued the artist last year for $20million (£16.5million), but the case was dismissed after the singer’s team argued that her claims were past the statute of limitations.
  In the lawsuit, Doe alleged that Liles, his l
  
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• Breland Gets Philly Fired Up for Super Bowl LVII With ‘Do It for the Birds’ Hype Video

  11-02-2023 18:14 via rollingstone.com
  
  A collab with Philadelphia's country music station, the clip pairs fan-submitted videos with the Nashville star rapping about his beloved Birds
  
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• GloRilla reflects on career advice she received from Cardi B

  11-02-2023 16:31 via music-news.com
  
  GloRilla released the single Tomorrow 2, which features Cardi B, last September.
  
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• Hit Songwriters Tell All, from Thieving Artists to Grammy Snubs

  11-02-2023 16:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  Here's what it's really like to be a professional songwriter in the pop business
  
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• Here are all the winners from the BRIT Awards 2023 – rolling list

  11-02-2023 15:54 via nme.com
  
  The BRIT Awards 2023 will take place in London tonight (February 11), with Wet Leg, Harry Styles, Stormzy, Beyoncé and more in the running.
  The ceremony will be held at The O2 and will be hosted by comedian Mo Gilligan. This year marks the first time the show has been held on a Saturday.
  Wet Leg and Styles lead the nominees with four nods apiece. The Isle Of Wight band could win the Mastercard Album Of The Year, Group Of The Year, Best New Artist and Alternative/Rock Act. Styles, meanwhil
  
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• Here are all the winners from the BRIT Awards 2023

  11-02-2023 15:54 via nme.com
  
  The BRIT Awards 2023 took place in London tonight (February 11), with Wet Leg, Harry Styles, Stormzy, Beyoncé and more nominated this year.
  The ceremony was held at The O2 and was hosted by comedian Mo Gilligan. This year marks the first time the show has been held on a Saturday.
  Wet Leg and Styles led the nominees with four nods apiece going into the night, with both acts dominating the awards show. Styles was the big winner of the night, taking home the Mastercard Album Of The Year, Son
  
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• Covid Hits E Street as Band Members Miss Bruce Springsteen’s Dallas Show

  11-02-2023 15:32 via rollingstone.com
  
  Steven Van Zandt and violinist Soozie Tyrell absent due to coronavirus. "I’ve got a very mild case and hope to be back for Houston or Austin at the latest," guitarist says
  
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• The Wildest Left-Turn Albums Ever, From Lil Yachty to Queen to Taylor Swift

  11-02-2023 15:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  Lil Yachty's psychedelic-rock experiment 'Let's Start Here' is just the latest in a long history of artists throwing away their sound for something entirely new
  
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• Linkin Park‘s Mike Shinoda has a solo song in Scream VI

  11-02-2023 13:04 via music-news.com
  
  Mike Shinoda revealed that he has recently started writing music for himself again and one of his tracks will be on the soundtrack for the upcoming horror movie 'Scream VI'.
  
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• Arlo Parks' new album features songs about girlfriend Ashnikko

  11-02-2023 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  Arlo Parks has penned a number of songs about her girlfriend on her forthcoming album.
  
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• 'She would not let a single person see it': Lizzo's private BRITs rehearsal

  11-02-2023 09:39 via music-news.com
  
  Ahead of the BRITs, Lizzo insisted on clearing out the O2 arena as she ran through her routine and the star wants to keep her performance details a surprise.
  
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• 'I don't think I was difficult to work with': Jimmy Page is a perfectionist

  11-02-2023 09:04 via music-news.com
  
  Jimmy Page has never stopped striving for perfection when it comes to music.
  
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• Doja Cat wasn't planning to make 'great statement' with Woman

  11-02-2023 08:31 via music-news.com
  
  The rapper/singer recorded the song for her third studio album Planet Her.
  
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• Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes, Beloved South African Rapper, Dead at 35

  11-02-2023 06:40 via rollingstone.com
  
  The rapper, born Kiernan Forbes, was known for acclaimed hits like “Lemons (Lemonade)" and “Fela in Versace”
  
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• Macklemore Says ‘Intense’ 2020 Relapse Created ‘Darker’ Moments on New Album

  11-02-2023 02:42 via rollingstone.com
  
  "If I don’t put that first, then I will lose everything that I’m putting in front of it. That’s what happens," he said in an interview for The Kelly Clarkson Show
  
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• Vanguard Ups Warner Music Stake to 10.4 Million Shares As Robert Kyncl Takes Over — 7.6% of the Company

  11-02-2023 01:42 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Vanguard Group now owns more than 10.42 million shares in Warner Music Group (NASDAQ: WMG), or 7.6 percent of the company, according to a newly submitted Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) disclosure. Valley Forge-headquartered Vanguard just recently identified its increased Warner Music Group stake in a 13G/A form. The 48-year-old firm previously owned about 8.54 […]
  The post Vanguard Ups Warner Music Stake to 10.4 Million Shares As Robert Kyncl Takes Over — 7.6% of the Compa
  
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• Lizzo on Getting ‘Legitimately So Drunk’ With Adele at Grammys

  11-02-2023 01:05 via rollingstone.com
  
  "When they called my name I was in total shock because I didn't expect to win at all," Lizzo said
  
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• UMG Drops German Band With Neo-Nazi Affiliations

  11-02-2023 00:12 via rollingstone.com
  
  Universal dropped the band Weimar, a German hard rock group whose members had previously been in bands with lyrical content that denied the Holocaust and contained antisemitic tropes
  
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