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• The Weeknd responds to critics of TV show The Idol

  17-04-2023 23:31 via music-news.com
  
  The Idol is set to premiere via HBO on 4 June.
  
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• Ankle Injury Messed Up Frank Ocean’s Coachella Set, Source Claims

  17-04-2023 23:15 via rollingstone.com
  
  This would explain why, after arriving on the stage wearing slippers an hour after his set was scheduled to begin, Ocean spent most of the time sitting down
  
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• Soundgarden and Vicky Cornell Reach Out-of-Court Resolution Over Unreleased Recordings

  17-04-2023 22:57 via digitalmusicnews.com
  After three years of litigation, Soundgarden and Vicky Cornell have reached an out-of-court settlement regarding unreleased recordings. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but both Vicky Cornell and Soundgarden released a joint statement regarding the settlement. “Soundgarden and Vicky Cornell, on behalf of the Estate of Chris Cornell, are happy to announce they […]
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• Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter shares new NTS mix

  17-04-2023 22:55 via nme.com
  
  Daft Punk‘s Thomas Bangalter has shared a new mix for NTS Radio – listen in full below.READ MORE: Daft Punk’s ‘Random Access Memories’ at 10: how it became the era’s most hyped albumA blurb from NTS says the hour-long mix see Bangalter exploring “orchestral sounds, piano pieces and more”.
  The new mix arrives alongside Bangalter’s first solo album in over two decades, ‘Mythologies’ – which was originally conceived as a b
  
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• Luke Combs Breaks Multiple Attendance Records at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium

  17-04-2023 22:27 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Country superstar Luke Combs has broken two attendance records at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium—the same week as Coachella 2023. Over 95,000 people attended the two-day event, breaking both the single-day and two-day concert records. The second show came as a complete surprise to fans and was only announced a week prior. “Music City, man when I […]
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• Christine & The Queens teams up with 070 Shake on new single ‘True Love’

  17-04-2023 22:24 via nme.com
  
  Christine & The Queens has shared a new collaboration with 070 Shake – listen to ‘True Love’ below.READ MORE: Christine and the Queens live in Paris: a surreal and fantastic voyage into Redcar’s worldThe French singer-songwriter’s new album ‘PARANOÏA, ANGELS, TRUE LOVE’ is due for release June 9 and will follow-up last year’s ‘Redcar les adorables étoiles’. You can pre-order/pre-save the album here.
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• PRS for Music Inks ‘Groundbreaking’ Africa-Centered Partnership Agreement With Rob Wells’ Orfium

  17-04-2023 22:13 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  PRS for Music and Rob Wells’ Orfium have finalized a “groundbreaking partnership” agreement that’s expected to “dramatically” expand the former entity’s licensing reach throughout Africa. London-based PRS for Music and Malibu-headquartered Orfium unveiled their tie-up today, via a formal release that was emailed to DMN. Now billing itself as “the leading music rights and metadata […]
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• Machine Head Cancels U.S. Tour Over Unworkable Visa Issues

  17-04-2023 22:01 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Heavy metal band Machine Head has been forced to cancel its upcoming tour due to visa issues. Despite being an American heavy metal band, half the band and its crew members are based outside of the United States. The result is that not everyone will be available for the upcoming tour. “Due to reasons entirely […]
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• Soundgarden and Vicky Cornell settle legal dispute and will release band’s final recordings

  17-04-2023 21:30 via nme.com
  
  The surviving members of Soundgarden and late frontman Chris Cornell‘s widow Vicky have settled their long-standing legal dispute and will release the band’s final recordings.
  In 2019, Cornell filed a lawsuit against the remaining members of the band and their manager over the rights to several unreleased Soundgarden songs, claiming the tracks entitled her to “hundreds of thousands of dollars” in royalties.
  The case was finally settled earlier in 2021 as a judge ruled tha
  
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• Bad Bunny and Grupo Frontera Return to the Desert in ‘Un x100to’ Performance Video

  17-04-2023 21:03 via rollingstone.com
  
  Outside of a desolate ranch, the musicians sing about using the last of their phone battery to call their ex
  
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• Limp Bizkit announce massive London Gunnersbury Park show with Pendulum

  17-04-2023 21:01 via nme.com
  
  Limp Bizkit have announced a massive outdoor gig in London’s Gunnersbury Park for this summer – find full details below.
  After a show at the capital’s Wembley Arena tonight (April 17), the nu-metal icons will return to London on August 13 to play the massive show.
  Supporting them at the new gig will be Pendulum, KennyHoopla, Joey Valence & Brae and Deijuvhs.
  Others to play the summer series at Gunnersbury Park include Boygenius, who will play one of their first UK gigs at t
  
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• Muna Spike the Sauce and Take Out a Crime Boss in New ‘One That Got Away’ Video

  17-04-2023 20:37 via rollingstone.com
  
  Trio debuted their new single at Coachella over the weekend
  
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• Zach Bryan and Travis Tritt Meet ‘Eye to Eye’ to Talk Out Twitter Beef

  17-04-2023 20:32 via rollingstone.com
  
  The country singers apparently disagreed over Bud Light’s new campaign with a trans influencer and, at Tritt’s behest, talked at a Texas music fest on Saturday
  
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• Jai Paul announces shows in London and New York

  17-04-2023 19:39 via nme.com
  
  Fresh off his live debut at Coachella, Jai Paul has announced new headline shows in London and New York.READ MORE: All the action from Coachella 2023 weekend one – in dazzling photosAt the weekend, the elusive British songwriter played his first ever live show at the California festival, ten years after the leaking of his unofficial debut album.
  During the show on Saturday (April 15), Paul played highlights from ‘Leak 04-13 (Bait Ones)’, alongside 2019 singles ‘Do Yo
  
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• 20% of Young Fans Plan to Take More Drugs — and Spend Less on Food and Drinks — to Save Money At Music Festivals, Study Finds

  17-04-2023 19:17 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Amid continued inflation, dwindling savings, and other byproducts of ongoing economic turbulence, fans are getting creative to save cash – including by substituting drugs for drinks and food while attending music festivals, according to a newly published study. This and other noteworthy findings came to light as part of a survey conducted by the EenVandaag […]
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• Listen to MUNA’s “super bombastic” new single ‘One That Got Away’

  17-04-2023 19:10 via nme.com
  
  MUNA have shared a new single called ‘One That Got Away’ – you can listen to it below.READ MORE: The NME Big Read – MUNA: “We believe in people taking moments of freedom and love where they can find it”The Los Angeles trio – comprising Katie Gavin, Josette Maskin and Naomi McPherson – debuted the track during their set at Coachella 2023 last weekend after teasing that they’d be releasing a tune “very soon”.
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• Metallica zone in for first UK Number 1 album in 15 years with 72 Seasons

  17-04-2023 18:55 via music-news.com
  
  Metallica are on track for their fourth UK Number 1 album – and first in nearly 15 years - with their 11th studio record, 72 Seasons.
  
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• Everything But the Girl Pick Up Where They Left Off While Keeping It Fresh On ‘Fuse’

  17-04-2023 18:53 via rollingstone.com
  
  Ben Watt and Tracey Thorn are back with one of the year's most welcome comebacks
  
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• Soundgarden, Chris Cornell Estate Settle Lawsuits, Pave Way for Final Recordings

  17-04-2023 18:19 via rollingstone.com
  
  The dispute centered on seven tracks written and recorded before Cornell's death in in 2017
  
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• Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival Is Back for the First Time in Four Years

  17-04-2023 18:16 via rollingstone.com
  
  Two-day event will feature Gary Clark, Jr., Sheryl Crow, H.E.R., Vince Gill, and many more
  
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• Sam Ryder, Kalush Orchestra, Netta and more to perform at Eurovision 2023 final

  17-04-2023 17:36 via nme.com
  
  Sam Ryder, Kalush Orchestra and Netta are among the artists set to perform at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest grand final.READ MORE: UK Eurovision entry Mae Muller: “I wanted to write something that made people feel empowered” The 2023 competition is due to take place at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool next month, with Mae Muller representing the United Kingdom with the single ‘I Wrote A Song’.
  Today (April 17), it’s been confirmed that Ryder will
  
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• Viral Drake and The Weeknd Collaboration Is Completely AI-Generated, But Fans Don’t Mind

  17-04-2023 17:10 via rollingstone.com
  
  The song, "Heart on My Sleeve," was created from scratch by TikTok user Ghostwriter977, who slapped on a Metro Boomin producer tag and has since amassed over 11 million views
  
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• Viral Drake and The Weeknd AI Collaboration Pulled From Apple, Spotify

  17-04-2023 17:10 via rollingstone.com
  
  The song, "Heart on My Sleeve," was created from scratch by TikTok user Ghostwriter977, who slapped on a Metro Boomin producer tag and has since amassed over 11 million views
  
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• ‘It’s Mid’: Fans React to Frank Ocean’s Controversial Coachella Set

  17-04-2023 16:56 via rollingstone.com
  
  A late start, early end, no livestream, and a confounding stage set-up left fans frustrated after the artist's first live performance in six years
  
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• Ahmad Jamal – the acclaimed jazz pianist who influenced Miles Davis – has died

  17-04-2023 15:50 via nme.com
  
  Acclaimed jazz pianist and composer Ahmad Jamal has died aged 92.
  Jamal, who was a close friend of Miles Davis, passed away at his home in Ashley Falls, Massachusetts yesterday (April 16). The cause of death was prostate cancer, his daughter Sumayah Jamal told the New York Times.
  The late musician – known for his sparse, less-is-more playing style – received a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Jazz Master award, and picked up a Lifetime Achievement Grammy for his contributions to
  
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• Coachella 2023 Day Three: Björk Tops Herself, Kali Uchis Nods to Her Roots, and Ciara Surprises Everyone

  17-04-2023 15:45 via rollingstone.com
  
  Noname, GloRilla, and Latto also make our roundup of the best things we saw on the festival's final day
  
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• Coachella 2023: Björk Tops Herself, Kali Uchis Nods to Her Roots, Ciara Surprises, and More of the Best Things We Saw On Day Three

  17-04-2023 15:45 via rollingstone.com
  
  Noname, GloRilla, and Latto also helped close out the this year's festival
  
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• Gengahr announce new album ‘Red Sun Titans’ and 2023 UK tour

  17-04-2023 14:58 via nme.com
  
  Gengahr have announced their upcoming fourth album ‘Red Sun Titans’ and shared new single ‘In The Moment’ along with details of a UK tour.READ MORE: Gengahr – ‘Sanctuary’ review: third album is at its best when the band push past their usual parameters‘In The Moment’ is the second single from the album, following the comeback track ‘The Ladder‘, which was released back in February.
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• Listen to The Lemon Twigs’ melancholic new single ‘Every Day Is The Worst Day Of My Life’

  17-04-2023 14:48 via nme.com
  
  The Lemon Twigs have shared their latest single ‘Every Day Is The Worst Day Of My Life’ from their forthcoming album ‘Everything Harmony’.READ MORE: The Lemon Twigs – ‘Songs For The General Public’ review: a few good ideas, spread very thinThe brand-new single is the fourth to be debuted ahead of the band’s upcoming album. With its melodic 70s-style bright guitar and harmonies, the song only features one single line “Every day is the wor
  
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• Watch Billie Eilish make surprise appearance with Labrinth at Coachella 2023

  17-04-2023 14:37 via nme.com
  
  Labrinth was joined onstage by Billie Eilish at Coachella 2023 at the weekend (April 15) to perform their new collaboration ‘Never Felt So Alone’. Check out footage and the setlist below.READ MORE: All the action from Coachella 2023 weekend one – in dazzling photosTaking place on the second day of the California festival, the ‘Happier Than Ever’ singer surprised fans by joining Labrinth onstage towards the end of his set to deliver the Finneas co-produced song, whic
  
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• Rita Ora's biggest inspiration is the LGBTQ+ community

  17-04-2023 13:04 via music-news.com
  
  Rita Ora turns to her LGBTQ+ fans for inspiration because she wants to make sure they are accepting of every song she puts out.
  
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• Halsey leaves Capitol Records after eight years

  17-04-2023 13:04 via music-news.com
  
  Halsey has left their record label after a dispute over making a song go viral on TikTok.
  
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• Billie Eilish was the surprise guest during Labrinth's Coachella set

  17-04-2023 13:04 via music-news.com
  
  The pop megastar attended the festival with her boyfriend Jesse Rutherford.
  
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• Ruti Olajugbagbe had 'tough' year with mental health struggles

  17-04-2023 12:54 via music-news.com
  
  Ruti Olajugbagbe- who is one of the members of the Fender Next Class of 2023 - has opened up about the "painful" battles she's had with her mental health.
  
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• Watch Björk light up Coachella sky with 864 drones

  17-04-2023 12:53 via nme.com
  
  Björk incorporated over 800 drones into her performance at Coachella 2023 yesterday (Sunday April 16). Check out footage of the moment below, along with the full setlist.READ MORE: Björk on the cover: “First you create a universe with sound, then you move into it”The career-spanning set, which saw Björk perform with an orchestra conducted by Bjarni Frímann, prioritised “simplicity” – according the Icelandic singer – but also enlisted over
  
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• Jennifer Lopez is 'always evolving' her workout routine

  17-04-2023 12:31 via music-news.com
  
  Jennifer Lopez stays motivated with her workouts by mixing up the routine.
  
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• NCT DOJAEJUNG debut with charming ‘Perfume’ music video

  17-04-2023 11:41 via nme.com
  
  NCT members Doyoung, Jaehyun and Jungwoo have made their debut under a new sub-unit, NCT DOJAEJUNG, with their mini-album ‘Perfume’.READ MORE: NCT Dream live in London: the once-permanently youthful septet are re-introducing themselves as adultsOn April 17 at 6pm KST, the NCT trio released their first mini-album ‘Perfume’ as well as the music video for its title track of the same name.
  In the new visual, Doyoung, Jaehyun and Jungwoo formulate scents in a flower-filled man
  
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• Frank Ocean gives new album update at Coachella 2023

  17-04-2023 11:25 via nme.com
  
  Frank Ocean confirmed that a new album is on the horizon during his Coachella headline set last night (Sunday April 16) – but that fans could be waiting a while to hear it.READ MORE: All the action from Coachella 2023 weekend one – in dazzling photosOcean’s set, which was controversially removed from the livestream schedule at the last minute, saw the artist respond to fan’s speculation that his return to the stage after nearly six years meant that new music would be on w
  
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• Former GFRIEND member Yerin signs with new agency

  17-04-2023 11:08 via nme.com
  
  K-pop idol and actress Yerin, best known as a former member of girl group GFRIEND, has signed with a new agency.READ MORE: Yerin – ‘Aria’ review: the ex-GFRIEND singer breaks free on her optimistic, albeit sterile, solo debutToday (April 17), Bill Entertainment announced that the ex-GFRIEND member has signed a new exclusive contract with the agency. Notably, the company is a subsidiary of Fact Invest, which also owns Big Planet Made, where former GFRIEND members Eunha, SinB and
  
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• Frank Ocean confirms new album during delayed Coachella set

  17-04-2023 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  Frank Ocean's performance wasn't live-streamed like many others.
  
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• BLACKPINK make history with epic Coachella headline set

  17-04-2023 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  BLACKPINK headlined the first Saturday of the world-famous festival.
  
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• EXID rapper Elly signs with Shinsadong Tiger’s TR Entertainment

  17-04-2023 11:01 via nme.com
  
  EXID member Elly (formerly known as LE) has signed an exclusive contract with Shinsadong Tiger’s K-pop agency TR Entertainment.READ MORE: EXID on their 10th anniversary and reunion for new release ‘X’: “We want to leave behind the most awesome music”On April 17, TR Entertainment announced that the EXID rapper had signed an exclusive contract with the agency. Notably, the agency was founded by her longtime collaborator Shinsadong Tiger, who she  worked with on t
  
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• Roger Waters vows to play Frankfurt despite gig cancellation over anti-Semitism claims

  17-04-2023 10:58 via nme.com
  
  Roger Waters has said he will play in Frankfurt despite a planned performance there being cancelled over claims of anti-Semitism.
  The former Pink Floyd frontman was supposed to play at the publicly owned Festhalle on May 28, but the council called off the performance over the musician’s views on Israel. They later described him as “one of the world’s most widely-known anti-Semites”.
  According to Israeli newspaper Haaretz, the cancellation notice cited Waters’ b
  
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• Lionel Richie honoured to be performing at King Charles III's coronation concert

  17-04-2023 10:21 via music-news.com
  
  Lionel Richie has discussed being invited to perform at King Charles III's coronation, alongside his show co-star Katy Perry.
  
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• Kim Kardashian's daughter North West joins Katy Perry on stage in Las Vegas

  17-04-2023 10:21 via music-news.com
  
  Kim Kardashian''s daughter North West was brought on stage to dance with her friends.
  
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• Former NMIXX member Jini releases cryptic “Stay tuned” teaser

  17-04-2023 10:12 via nme.com
  
  South Korean singer Jini – previously known as Jinni – has released a new cryptic teaser.READ MORE: NMIXX – ‘expérgo’ review: K-pop vocal powerhouses finally tap into their potentialOver the weekend on April 16, the ex-NMIXX member released a short black-and-white teaser called “Stay tuned” on the YouTube channel of her new agency, United Artist Production (UAP). The clip features the K-pop idol dancing in a rehearsal studio, set to a funky instru
  
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• Frank Ocean’s Return: The Elusive Singer Takes the Stage For an Enigmatic Coachella Set

  17-04-2023 09:38 via rollingstone.com
  
  The show was the singer's first in six years, after his 2020 Coachella performance was canceled due to Covid-19
  
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• Fans react to Frank Ocean’s headlining set at Coachella

  17-04-2023 09:35 via nme.com
  
  After six years away, Frank Ocean has finally returned to the live stage, closing out the first weekend of Coachella 2023.READ MORE: All the action from Coachella 2023 weekend one – in dazzling photosOcean was scheduled to headline Coachella in 2020, though that set did not come to fruition due to the entire festival being cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic at the time.
  The set – which marks Ocean’s first live performance since 2017 – was initially announced f
  
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• Watch BABYMONSTER cover Olivia Rodrigo, Jazmine Sullivan, CL and more on ‘Last Evaluation’

  17-04-2023 09:22 via nme.com
  
  The trainees of upcoming K-pop girl group BABYMONSTER have performed covers of hits by Olivia Rodrigo and more on the latest episode of ‘Last Evaluation’.READ MORE: BLACKPINK at Coachella 2023: top five moments from the K-pop superstars’ headline setOn April 14, YG Entertainment released the latest episode of its online reality series Last Evaluation, which follows some of its trainees through a series of missions to decide the final line-up of upcoming girl group BABYMONSTER.
  
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• aespa announce new mini-album ‘MY WORLD’

  17-04-2023 09:10 via nme.com
  
  K-pop girl group aespa have officially announced their new mini-album ‘MY WORLD’.READ MORE: aespa live in Seoul: future-facing set from K-pop’s AI trailblazersToday (April 17), SM Entertainment unveiled the first teaser for their third mini-album, titled ‘MY WORLD’. aespa’s highly anticipated comeback record is due out on May 8 at 6pm KST.
  Three versions of he new teaser were released, all with text that reads ‘MY WORLD’ floating between skyscraper
  
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