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• Tom Brady Threatens Legal Action Over AI Stand Up Comedy — Why Isn’t The Music Industry Responding Similarly?

  27-04-2023 23:16 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Tom Brady is threatening legal action over an AI-generated stand up special featuring his likeness. The comedians behind the creation—Will Sasso and Chad Kultgen—revealed the potential legal action on an episode of the ‘Dudesy’ podcast. The duo received a cease-and-desist from Brady’s lawyer over the special. “Immediately remove the aforementioned use of Mr. Brady’s name, […]
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• Plaintiff in Ed Sheeran Copyright Infringement Trial Collapses in the Courtroom

  27-04-2023 22:59 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  As Ed Sheeran’s high-stakes copyright infringement trial continues, the plaintiff collapses suddenly in the courtroom. The copyright infringement case in which Ed Sheeran is being sued for allegedly using portions of Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On” for his track “Thinking Out Loud” experienced an unexpected delay on Wednesday when the plaintiff, Kathryn Townsend Griffin, collapsed in […]
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• Maisie Peters announces ‘Road To Wembley’ 2023 UK and Ireland tour

  27-04-2023 22:59 via nme.com
  
  Maisie Peters has announced a UK and Ireland headline tour for this autumn – find all the details below.
  The singer-songwriter, whose second album ‘The Good Witch’ is due out on June 16, will complete a run of UK shows tonight (April 27) at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, west London.
  Peters is set to return to the capital for the biggest headline gig of her career to date at Wembley Arena on November 3.
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• 2023 Streamy Awards Will Present Inaugural Rolling Stone ‘Sound of the Year’ Award

  27-04-2023 22:41 via rollingstone.com
  
  Hosted during the summer for the first time, the ceremony will return in August and present the first award recognizing the songs that are dominating social media
  
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• Spotify Sets Sights On Raising Prices Following Amazon Music, Apple Music Increases: ‘I Would Like and Hope for Us to Do That in 2023’

  27-04-2023 22:38 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has seemingly doubled down on existing plans for a Spotify price increase in the U.S. and potentially elsewhere – albeit while noting that label negotiations and other factors will impact the increase’s timing. Ek broached the subject (and additional interesting topics) during Spotify’s first-quarter earnings call. Platforms including Apple Music, Amazon […]
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• Girls Aloud announce ‘Sound Of The Underground’ 20th anniversary reissue

  27-04-2023 21:39 via nme.com
  
  Girls Aloud have announced a 20th anniversary reissue of their debut album ‘Sound Of The Underground’ – find all the details below.
  The record came out back in May 2003 after the group won the reality series Popstars: The Rivals the previous year. It landed at Number Two on the UK albums chart, and included the Number One single of the same name.READ MORE: Sarah Harding, 1981-2021: The rockstar of Girls Aloud who transcended pop’s confinesToday (April 27), it’s
  
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• BMG Inks Global Recordings Deal with Slipknot’s Corey Taylor

  27-04-2023 21:12 via digitalmusicnews.com
  BMG has announced it has signed a global recordings agreement with Slipknot’s Corey Taylor for his upcoming solo studio album, CMF2. The album will be released later this year on Taylor’s label imprint Decibel Cooper/BMG, and is the follow-up to his 2020 critically acclaimed debut solo album, CMFT. The release of that album propelled Taylor to […]
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• Queen’s Roger Taylor responds to rumours of son Rufus becoming Foo Fighters’ new drummer

  27-04-2023 20:35 via nme.com
  
  Queen‘s Roger Taylor has responded to rumours that his son Rufus is joining Foo Fighters as their new live drummer.
  Rufus Taylor – the Godson of the late Taylor Hawkins, and current member of The Darkness – performed on-stage with the Foos at last year’s huge Hawkins tribute concerts, which took place in London and Los Angeles.READ MORE: Inside the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert: “A gigantic fucking night for a gigantic fucking person”He was one of the numerou
  
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• Montana Governor Wants to Expand TikTok Ban to Include Other Apps

  27-04-2023 20:34 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Montana governor Greg Gianforte (R) is asking state lawmakers to expand its existing TikTok ban to include other apps. Earlier this year, state lawmakers passed the first TikTok ban in the United States. It goes beyond prohibiting state and federal employees from using the app and extends to the entire state. Now the governor wants […]
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• Kim Fowley’s Estate Sued for Sexual Assault of Minor

  27-04-2023 20:13 via rollingstone.com
  
  Runaways songwriter Kari Krome also accuses famed DJ and nightclub owner Rodney Bingenheimer of sexually assaulting her when she was 13
  
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• The Last Dinner Party respond to industry plant allegations

  27-04-2023 19:47 via nme.com
  
  The Last Dinner Party have responded to claims that they are an ‘industry plant’ band.
  The much-hyped London group and NME 100 alumni – who are signed to Island Records – released their debut single ‘Nothing Matters’ last week to widespread acclaim.READ MORE: The Last Dinner Party: the best new band you haven’t heard yetOn Tuesday (April 25), the five-piece played a sold-out headline show at Camden Assembly in London, which followed support slots wi
  
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• Karol G Heads to Stadiums for Her ‘Mañana Será Bonito’ Tour

  27-04-2023 19:43 via rollingstone.com
  
  "I couldn't stand not doing it," Karol wrote on Instagram about the tour
  
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• Beach House announce wider release of ‘Become’ EP

  27-04-2023 19:29 via nme.com
  
  Beach House have announced a full release of their Record Store Day exclusive EP ‘Become’.READ MORE: Beach House: “Nostalgia is dangerous. There was a lot about ‘00s indie that sucked”Initially released in a limited run as a Record Store Day exclusive on crystal clear vinyl on Saturday (April 22), the EP will now see a wider release on black vinyl, CD and CS platforms on May 19 via Sub Pop/Bella Union.
  The dream-pop duo, consisting of Alex Scally and Victoria Legran
  
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• Old Crow Medicine Show Call for Gun Safety in New Song ‘Louder Than Guns’

  27-04-2023 19:25 via rollingstone.com
  
  Nashville band has also partnered with a bipartisan gun-control group to effect change
  
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• Senators Target ‘The Clear Excesses and Abuses of Ticketmaster’ With the ‘Unlock Ticketing Markets Act’

  27-04-2023 18:48 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Amid continued controversy over the business practices and alleged market dominance of Live Nation’s Ticketmaster, lawmakers have formally introduced legislation (the “Unlock Ticketing Markets Act”) that they say would “help restore competition to live event ticketing.” Senators Amy Klobuchar and Richard Blumenthal just recently announced the bill, which arrives about three months after Live Nation […]
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• Peach PRC Sings to Her Inner Child, Her Exes, and a Stripper Bestie on Her New EP

  27-04-2023 18:28 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Australian pop singer breaks down how her "soul sister" Paris Hilton, "sweet angel" Mia Khalifa, and a fellow stripper inspired songs on her debut EP, Manic Dream Pixie
  
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• Tupac beat up a thief out of loyalty to Public Enemy, says Chuck D

  27-04-2023 17:10 via nme.com
  
  Chuck D has recounted a story about Tupac beating up a thief out of loyalty to Public Enemy.READ MORE: Public Enemy’s Chuck D: “Activism comes in the aftermath of being shown that you have no power”During a recent interview on Sway in the Morning, the Public Enemy rapper shared a story from the 1990s about Tupac – with the clip of chat being circulated widely on Twitter this week.
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• TWICE add new shows to Europe leg ‘Ready To Be’ world tour

  27-04-2023 17:00 via nme.com
  
  TWICE have announced the Europe and Asia legs of their ongoing ‘Ready To Be’ world tour.READ MORE: TWICE – ‘Between 1&2’ review: A self-assured showcase of how far the K-pop group have comeThe K-pop girl group will support their upcoming mini-album ‘Ready To Be’ by taking over stadiums and arenas their fifth world tour, which kicked off earlier this month with two nights in Seoul.
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• Dolly Parton to Rock Out at 2023 Academy of Country Music Awards

  27-04-2023 16:53 via rollingstone.com
  
  Other performers at May 11 event include Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean, and Jelly Roll
  
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• Noel Gallagher confirms ‘Definitely Maybe’ 30th anniversary reissue for 2024, denies Oasis reunion tour

  27-04-2023 16:13 via nme.com
  
  Noel Gallagher has shared that there will be a reissue of Oasis’ ‘Definitely Maybe’ album coming in 2024, though confirmed there will not be a reunion tour taking place any time soon.READ MORE: In The Age Of AI Oasis, There’s No Point Being OrdinaryThe upcoming reissue of the band’s debut LP is set for release next year and will mark 30 years since it was first shared. It also arrives following ongoing rumours that the band will reunite for a tour celebrating the oc
  
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• Watch Katy Perry Sing ‘I’m So Glad We Had This Time Together’ at Carol Burnett’s 90th Birthday Celebration

  27-04-2023 16:10 via rollingstone.com
  
  The singer delivered an orchestra-backed performance of the famous closing theme song for the actress
  
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• Este Haim becomes executive music director on ‘A Small Light’

  27-04-2023 16:03 via nme.com
  
  Este Haim has become the executive music producer for the upcoming National Geographic series A Small Light.READ MORE: Haim on the cover: “I think women make the best rock music”The eldest sister and bassist in Haim will be joined by composer Ariel Marx in creating the soundtrack to the Disney+ and National Geographic series that focuses on Miep Gies, the Dutch woman who hid Anne Frank and her family during the Holocaust of World War II.
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• Kesha Wants to Come Back As a Cat — and Other Things We Learned From the Pop Star

  27-04-2023 16:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  "I pick up their shit, and then they just get treats and pets. They nap 20 hours a day. It's a beautiful existence."
  
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• Ed Sheeran Trial: Music Expert Says ‘Thinking Out Loud’ ‘Very, Very Similar’ to ‘Let’s Get It On’

  27-04-2023 14:58 via rollingstone.com
  
  Testimony overshadowed however when the woman suing Sheeran collapses in court
  
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• US rapper MoneySign Suede killed in prison, aged 22

  27-04-2023 13:21 via nme.com
  
  MoneySign Suede — a rising rapper who released his debut album last year — has been killed in prison following an attack. He was aged 22.
  The Mexican-American musician first gained notoriety in 2022, following the release of his self-titled EP and debut album, ‘Parkside Baby’. Officials with the Monterey County Coroner’s Office and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirmed his death yesterday (April 26).
  According to a statement, the 22-y
  
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• Diplo thinks Coachella is “having a hard time booking headliners”

  27-04-2023 12:20 via nme.com
  
  Diplo has admitted that he was underwhelmed by this year’s Coachella lineup — and thinks the festival must be “having a hard time” booking headline acts.READ MORE: Coachella 2023 review: a tribute to the power of diversity in musicThe solo artist, DJ and songwriter — who has written and produced hits for stars including Beyoncé, Madonna, Britney Spears and Justin Bieber — shared his opinion of the 2023 instalment in a new interview.
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• Noel Gallagher confirms there won’t be Oasis reunion tour next year

  27-04-2023 12:04 via music-news.com
  
  Despite a new album on the way from the band, Noel Gallagher has declared there will not be an Oasis reunion tour next year.
  
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• N-Dubz release latest single after signing new EMI Records global deal

  27-04-2023 12:04 via music-news.com
  
  After signing a new global deal with EMI Records, N-Dubz have released their latest single ‘February’.
  
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• McFly snubbed chance to enter Eurovision 10 years ago: ‘It wasn’t right for us!’

  27-04-2023 12:04 via music-news.com
  
  McFly were chased to enter Eurovision a decade ago, but said they rejected the idea as they felt it wasn’t “right”.
  
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• Listen to Four Tet’s synthy new track, ‘Three Drums’

  27-04-2023 11:31 via nme.com
  
  This past weekend, Four Tet stepped up to close out Coachella alongside Fred Again.. and Skrillex. Now, he’s premiered a new track, ‘Three Drums’.READ MORE: Coachella 2023 review: a tribute to the power of diversity in musicReleased last night (April 26), the sprawling eight-minute cut is a stark contrast from the high-adrenaline set at Coachella. ‘Three Drums’ is a dreamy, snyth-laden track that features live drum tracks.
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• Noel Gallagher blames ‘Friends’ and coffee shop culture for helping destroy music sales

  27-04-2023 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  After rising to fame when ‘Friends’ was on air, Noel Gallagher has attacked the sitcom and coffee shop culture for contributing to the destruction of music sales.
  
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• Amy Winehouse’s innermost thoughts to be laid bare in new book

  27-04-2023 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  Ahead of what would have been her 40th birthday, Amy Winehouse’s innermost thoughts are set to be laid bare in a new book featuring the singer’s never-before-seen journals, handwritten lyrics and family photographs.
  
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• Grimes parts ways with Columbia Records

  27-04-2023 10:37 via nme.com
  
  It has been confirmed that Grimes has left her deal with Columbia Records.READ MORE: Grimes – ‘Miss Anthropocene’ review: an iconoclast continues to march to the beat of her own drumThe news was broken by Billboard earlier this week (April 25), after the alternative pop star’s manager, Daouda Leonard, confirmed rumours.
  Grimes — whose real name is Claire Elise Boucher — had only been with the label since March 2021 and, at time of writing, no reason was g
  
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• Nick Cannon hits back at claim he 'fumbled' marriage to Mariah Carey

  27-04-2023 10:31 via music-news.com
  
  Nick Cannon clapped back at his co-host''s suggestion on his new radio show.
  
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• ENHYPEN, IVE and more join line-up of KPOP LUX SBS Super Concert in Madrid

  27-04-2023 09:29 via nme.com
  
  Upcoming K-pop concert KPOP LUX SBS Super Concert has announced the first slate of artists to join its line-up.READ MORE: Red Velvet live in Seoul: K-pop girl group throw out the formula in enthralling tour kick-offFor its first line-up of artists, KPOP LUX has announced that boybands ENHYPEN and ATEEZ, and girl group IVE will be performing at the upcoming concert. The KPOP LUX SBS Super Concert, will take place on July 22 at the Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano in Madrid.
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• Take That to release first new music in 5 years after joining forces with Calum Scott

  27-04-2023 09:04 via music-news.com
  
  Take That and Calum Scott have teamed up to rework the band's number one hit 'Greatest Day', which will feature on the group's musical film 'Greatest Days'.
  
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• Anne-Marie 'is inspired by love of musical theatre' on new album

  27-04-2023 09:04 via music-news.com
  
  Singer Anne-Marie has reportedly been inspired by her love of musical theatre - and specifically 'I'd Do Anything' from 'Oliver!' - on her new album.
  
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• Paris Hilton schedules first-ever live concert

  27-04-2023 08:31 via music-news.com
  
  Tickets for Paris Hilton: Live in Concert, will go on sale on 5 May, with a portion of the proceeds to be donated to GLAAD.
  
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• Lionel Richie jokes he's 'cried enough' about daughter Sofia Richie's wedding

  27-04-2023 08:31 via music-news.com
  
  Sofia Richie got married to music executive Elliot Grainge at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, France on Saturday.
  
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• Billie Eilish reveals James Corden was first celebrity she ever met

  27-04-2023 08:31 via music-news.com
  
  Billie Eilish made her TV performance debut on The Late Late Show with James Corden back in 2017.
  
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• Billy Joel performs ‘Los Angelenos’ live for the first time in over 40 years

  27-04-2023 08:01 via nme.com
  
  Billy Joel has performed his 1974 track ‘Los Angelenos’ live for the first time in over four decades.
  While performing at the Madison Square Garden in New York earlier this week (April 25), Billy Joel brought the track out of its unofficial retirement, playing it live for the first times since 1981.
  “We never do this song, we haven’t done this since the ’80s, I think. Let’s give it a shot,” Joel said after speaking about living in Los Angeles.
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• Sony Pictures Classics Secures Worldwide Rights to Carlos Santana Documentary

  27-04-2023 07:49 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Sony Pictures Classics has acquired the worldwide rights to CARLOS, a feature-length documentary film about Carlos Santana. The film will be directed by Rudy Valdez (The Sentence, We Are: The Brooklyn Saints). It is jointly financed by Imagine Documentaries and Sony Music Entertainment. CARLOS is produced by Sara Bernstein and Justin Wilkes along with Lizz […]
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• Sony Pictures Classics Secures Worldwide Rights to Carlos Santa Documentary

  27-04-2023 07:49 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Sony Pictures Classics has acquired the worldwide rights to CARLOS, a feature-length documentary film about Carlos Santana. The film will be directed by Rudy Valdez (The Sentence, We Are: The Brooklyn Saints). It is jointly financed by Imagine Documentaries and Sony Music Entertainment. CARLOS is produced by Sara Bernstein and Justin Wilkes along with Lizz […]
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• Fugees Member Pras Michel Found Guilty of Illegally Funneling Money into the 2012 Obama Presidential Campaign

  27-04-2023 07:30 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Fugees member Pras Michel was found guilty of illegally funneling money into the 2012 Obama presidential campaign. A federal jury has convicted Fugees member Pras Michel of illegally funneling money into the 2012 Obama presidential campaign. Further, Michel was found guilty of “orchestrating an unregistered, back-channel campaign” in 2017 during the Trump administration to influence the president […]
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• Fugees Member Pras Michel Found Guilty of Illegally Funneling Millions to Influence Obama, Trump Administrations

  27-04-2023 07:30 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Fugees member Pras Michel was found guilty of illegally funneling millions into the 2012 Obama presidential campaign while later attempting to influence Trump officials — among numerous other offenses. A federal jury has convicted Fugees member Pras Michel of a raft of federal conspiracy and money laundering activities, including illegally funneling money into the 2012 Obama […]
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• Spotify CEO Admits to ‘Overpaying and Over-Investing’ in Content Acquisition as Joe Rogan Renewal Negotiation Looms

  27-04-2023 06:45 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Spotify admits to ‘overpaying and over-investing’ in content acquisition as Joe Rogan renewal negotiation looms. As many of Spotify’s big-name content acquisitions, like Joe Rogan, near their deal negotiation renewal, its CEO Daniel Ek says the company will be “very diligent” about future deals.  Speaking on the company’s first-quarter earnings call, Daniel Ek responded to a question […]
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• Spotify Admits to ‘Overpaying and Over-Investing’ in Content Acquisition As Joe Rogan Renewal Negotiation Looms

  27-04-2023 06:45 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Spotify admits to ‘overpaying and over-investing’ in content acquisition as Joe Rogan renewal negotiation looms. As many of Spotify’s big-name content acquisitions, like Joe Rogan, near their deal negotiation renewal, its CEO Daniel Ek says the company will be “very diligent” about future deals.  Speaking on the company’s first-quarter earnings call, Daniel Ek responded to a question […]
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• IMPALA Publishes New Proposals for Streaming Reform

  27-04-2023 06:09 via digitalmusicnews.com
  IMPALA calls for increased subscription prices, bespoke deals for fans, and a higher share for master rights, among other proposals for streaming reform. After a month-long review process beginning on the second anniversary of IMPALA Music‘s ten-point streaming plan, the independent sector has issued a new call to action that builds on IMPALA’s initial recommendations for […]
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• (G)I-DLE announce 2023 ‘I am FREE-TY’ world tour

  27-04-2023 05:44 via nme.com
  
  K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE have announced their upcoming 2023 world tour, ‘I am FREE-TY’.READ MORE: (G)I-DLE – ‘I Love’ Review: a great concept suffers from repetitive and forgettable executionToday (April 27), (G)I-DLE announced that they will be going on a world tour this year, following the release of their upcoming mini-album ‘I Feel’. That project will drop on May 15, alongside its title track ‘Queencard’.
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• Freddie Mercury’s personal belongings are being put up for auction

  27-04-2023 05:23 via nme.com
  
  Late Queen singer Freddie Mercury‘s personal belongings are going up on auction later this year.READ MORE: Queen’s Freddie Mercury: the maddest stories about rock’s best-loved hellraiseAccording to a Rolling Stone report, 1,500 items from Mercury’s London home – which had gone untouched for 30 years – are now set to be put up for auction by Sothesby this September following a June tour across Sotheby’s houses in New York, Los Angeles, and Hong Kong.
  
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