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• Mysterious Book Release Causes Pitched Pre-Order Battle Between Swifties vs. BTS ARMY

  12-05-2023 23:39 via digitalmusicnews.com
  A mysterious book topping the best-sellers list in recent weeks was driven there by Swifties and BTS fans battling it out in pre-orders. Many Swifties speculated that the July 9 release date for the book would coincide with the release of her upcoming album. The speculation was fueled by a TikTok video posted by the […]
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• Don Omar and Cosculluela Meet in the Middle on ‘Bandidos’

  12-05-2023 23:09 via rollingstone.com
  
  "The energy that we put behind our previous beef was used to come up with this very explosive song," Don Omar shared
  
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• Chris Tucker explains why Prince turned down his role in ‘The Fifth Element’

  12-05-2023 23:08 via nme.com
  
  Chris Tucker has revealed why Prince turned down the eccentric role of Ruby Rhod in the film The Fifth Element.
  During his appearance on The View, Tucker shared the pop icon’s reason for rejecting the role in the 1997 Luc Besson-directed sci-fi film. The View co-host Whoopi Goldberg mentioned the film was one of her favorites and praised the actor for his performance. Tucker then revealed that Besson had told him that the role was originally for Prince.
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• Kylie Minogue announces new album ‘Tension’

  12-05-2023 23:05 via nme.com
  
  Kylie Minogue has announced a new album, ‘Tension’.READ MORE: Kylie Minogue – ‘Disco’ review: a terrific fit for this seasoned showgirl The follow-up to the Australian pop star’s 2020 album ‘Disco’ is set to land on September 22. Minogue once again teamed up with longtime collaborator Richard “Biff” Stannard, while ‘Disco’ contributor Duck Blackwell has also been brought on board.
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• Seth Rogen Questions ‘Insane Salaries’ of Streaming Platform CEOs Despite Lack of Profits

  12-05-2023 22:48 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Seth Rogen is joining the chorus with Snoop Dogg asking why streaming platform profits don’t seem to end up in artists’ hands. The ongoing Writers Guild of America strike has prompted comments from Snoop Dogg, who suggested music artists might do the same to DSPs. Now Seth Rogen is weighing in to say that maybe […]
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• Jamie Foxx out of hospital and recuperating following medical complication

  12-05-2023 22:35 via nme.com
  
  Jamie Foxx has left hospital and is continuing to recuperate after suffering a “medical complication” last month.
  The actor and singer’s daughter, Corinne Foxx, took to Instagram on Friday (May 12) to dismiss a report stating that his loved ones were preparing for the worst.
  “Update from the family: Sad to see how the media runs wild,” she wrote. “My Dad has been out of the hospital for weeks, recuperating. In fact, he was playing pickleball yesterday! Thanks
  
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• Ed Sheeran says listening to Eminem helped “cure” his stutter

  12-05-2023 22:04 via nme.com
  
  Ed Sheeran has credited the music of Eminem with helping him “cure” his childhood stutter.READ MORE: Ed Sheeran – ‘Subtract’ review: his troubled times laid bareDuring an appearance on The Howard Stern Show on Wednesday (May 10), Sheeran told the story of how his uncle gifted him the rapper’s classic album ‘The Marshall Mathers LP’ when he was nine years old. When he started rapping along to the songs, he found he stammered less, even though he was
  
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• Judge Approves Estimated $25 Million Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab Settlement — Offering Class Members Refunds and Store Credit

  12-05-2023 21:49 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Last August, self-described audiophile “reissue label” Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MFSL) was named in multiple class-action complaints for allegedly making misrepresentations about its mastering process. Now, a judge has approved a preliminary multimillion-dollar settlement despite objections from some customers. Judge James L. Robart just recently signed off on the settlement proposal, legal documents obtained by […]
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• No, Lana Del Rey Certainly Did Not Leak Jack Antonoff’s Wedding Date in ‘Margaret’

  12-05-2023 21:46 via rollingstone.com
  
  And Antonoff's fiancee, Margaret Qualley, called Del Rey "my favorite poet" anyway
  
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• Detroit’s Veeze Is Back To Rapping Like There’s Nothing To Lose

  12-05-2023 21:22 via rollingstone.com
  
  The rapper on his upcoming album, the Detroit rap scene, and learning from Lil Baby
  
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• Hear Pearl Jam’s ‘Alive’ How It Was Always Meant to Be: Played by a Bluegrass Band

  12-05-2023 20:56 via rollingstone.com
  
  The dark song sounds upbeat and twangy as reinterpreted by Iron Horse for their Pickin' on Pearl Jam covers album
  
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• Tenacious D share first new song in five years, ‘Video Games’

  12-05-2023 20:05 via nme.com
  
  Tenacious D have dropped their first new original song in five years, titled ‘Video Games’.
  The country-tinged track is Jack Black and Kyle Gass’s first song since their 2018 album ‘Post-Apocalyptico’ and clocks in at just over a minute.
  “It’s about growing up and leaving childish things behind… but then realising that video games are more than just mindless toys,” the band said in a press release. “In fact, they can be a true expressi
  
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• Listen to Ian Brown’s new horn-heavy track ‘Rules’

  12-05-2023 20:02 via nme.com
  
  Ian Brown has shared a new horn-heavy track, ‘Rules’ – listen to it below.
  ‘Rules’ is Brown’s second song to be independently released since his 2019 LP ‘Ripples’. The track follows the singer’s 2020 controversial anti-lockdown protest single ‘Little Seed Big Tree’. It was quickly removed from all streaming platforms with Brown blaming censorship as the reason.
  The new horn-laden single discusses how Brown refuses to stick to the
  
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• Janelle Monáe, BTS, Lil Durk, And All the Songs You Need To Know

  12-05-2023 19:56 via rollingstone.com
  
  Looking for the week's best new music? Check out our Songs You Need to Know playlist
  
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• Next ABBA? Here Are Our Top 5 Eurovision Contenders

  12-05-2023 19:38 via rollingstone.com
  
  Finland, Ukraine, and Sweden are just a few acts who could win the finals, which air live from Liverpool this Saturday
  
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• Ed Sheeran secures fastest-selling album of 2023 so far with 'Subtract'

  12-05-2023 18:55 via music-news.com
  
  Ed Sheeran extends his flawless run of chart-topping albums as – (Subtract) debuts at Number 1 on the Official Albums Chart.
  
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• Calvin Harris & Ellie Goulding's 'Miracle' holds strong for fifth week

  12-05-2023 18:54 via music-news.com
  
  It’s another Miracle on the Official Singles Chart, as Calvin Harris & Ellie Goulding settle in for a fifth week at Number 1.
  
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• Portugal. The Man and Black Thought Map Out Their Path to the American Dream on ‘Thunderdome [W.T.A.]’

  12-05-2023 18:46 via rollingstone.com
  
  The song, which also features Natalia Lafourcade, will appear on Portugal. The Man's forthcoming album Chris Black Changed My Life out on June 23
  
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• Alok Says His Song With Mick Jagger Took 10 Versions to Finalize: He’s ‘Never Satisfied’

  12-05-2023 18:34 via rollingstone.com
  
  "At one point in my life, I wanted to abandon everything. I was looking at the world around me and it was hard to live true art," he says
  
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• TikTok Is Expanding Its ‘New Music’ Hashtag Into ‘A Global Music Discovery Hub’ Amid Reports of a Streaming Buildout

  12-05-2023 18:33 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Days after being banned on government devices in Florida, TikTok has expanded its New Music hashtag into “a global music discovery hub,” which higher-ups are billing as “a destination for new music.” ByteDance-owned TikTok unveiled its latest feature – having also rolled out a “Creativity Program” and a “Work With Artists” option to this point in […]
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• Paul Cauthen Gets Funky, Nasty on New Song ‘Hometeam’

  12-05-2023 18:02 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Texas wildman brings horns and swag to his latest offering with producer Beau Bedford
  
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• See Video for Daft Punk Rarity That Julian Casablancas Hoped Stevie Wonder Would Sing

  12-05-2023 17:29 via rollingstone.com
  
  The track, "Infinity Repeating (2013 Demo)," which features Casablancas and the Voidz, is now available on the duo's 'Random Access Memories 10th Anniversary' reissue
  
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• Foo Fighters confirm there are “soon to be announced” UK live dates

  12-05-2023 17:17 via nme.com
  
  Foo Fighters have confirmed that there are UK live dates that are “soon to be announced” ahead of their North American tour.READ MORE: Foo Fighters: “Our connection is beyond music”Spotted by the Foo Fighters UK fan group on Twitter, the rock icons have taken to their official website and shared that there are “forthcoming and soon-to-be-announced” UK live dates. Early ticket access is easily accessible by pre-ordering any format of their forthcoming album &ls
  
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• Judge Rejects Complaints Over $25 Million Settlement in MoFi Class Action Suit

  12-05-2023 16:57 via rollingstone.com
  
  Some plaintiffs had raised issues over the proposed settlement with Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, the company at the center of an audiophile controversy last year
  
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• Margo Cilker Hunts for a ‘Lowland Trail’ in First Release From New Album

  12-05-2023 16:49 via rollingstone.com
  
  The singer-songwriter is poised to have a breakout year with the upcoming Valley of Heart's Delight
  
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• Dolly Parton pays tribute to Naomi Judd and Loretta Lynn during ACM Awards

  12-05-2023 16:31 via music-news.com
  
  Dolly Parton described Naomi Judd and Loretta Lynn as "like sisters to (her)".
  
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• Kylie Minogue to release new album Tension in September!

  12-05-2023 16:04 via music-news.com
  
  Kylie Minogue's much-anticipated new album has been unveiled.
  
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• Phoebe Bridgers and Rob Moose Comment on Age and Beauty in ‘Wasted’ Video

  12-05-2023 14:55 via rollingstone.com
  
  "Rob is my son," Bridgers says of the composer, whose 'Inflorescence' album comes out this summer. "There is a deeper connection we share musically, which resembles being blood related"
  
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• Adidas Will Sell Some Yeezys and Donate Money to Charity — But Kanye West Will Likely Get a Cut

  12-05-2023 14:52 via rollingstone.com
  
  The company will sell off a portion of its $1.3 billion in unsold stock, but that means royalties will still go to Ye
  
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• Glastonbury announces ‘Woodsies’ line-up, formerly the John Peel Stage

  12-05-2023 14:44 via nme.com
  
  Organisers for Glastonbury 2023 have today shared details on the new ‘Woodsies’ area. Check out which artists are set to perform there below.READ MORE: Glastonbury Festival 2022 – review: camping, killer tunes and catharsis on Worthy FarmDetails on the new space were shared earlier today (May 12), and it is described by organisers as being a sprawling new area which combines the Woodsies Main Stage — formerly known as the John Peel Stage — with the wooded area next
  
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• The View abandon gig as bandmates fight on stage

  12-05-2023 13:54 via music-news.com
  
  The View forced to abandon gig after bandmates fight on stage.
  
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• The View issue statement on on-stage “brotherly bust-up”

  12-05-2023 13:35 via nme.com
  
  The View have issued a statement to fans following the fight that broke out on stage earlier this week.
  The incident occurred on Wednesday night (May 10), during the first night of the band’s long-awaited comeback tour. Taking to the stage at The Dead Institute venue in Manchester, the performance soon descended into chaos after the frontman, Kyle Falconer, threw a punch at bassist Kieren Webster.
  In fan-captured footage, which has since spread quickly across social media, Falconer appeare
  
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• Sam Ryder drops new single Mountain ahead of Eurovision performance

  12-05-2023 13:04 via music-news.com
  
  Sam Ryder is set to perform 'Mountain' at the Eurovision final.
  
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• Giggs gets tastebuds tangling with new song Pink Lemonade

  12-05-2023 13:04 via music-news.com
  
  Giggs helps AU Vodka launch their new Pink Lemonade drink.
  
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• Chris Stapleton shocked to hear Dolly Parton named him her 'favourite' duet partner on star-studded rock album

  12-05-2023 13:04 via music-news.com
  
  Chris Stapleton can't believe Dolly Parton chose him out of music legends including two Beatles and Sir Elton John.
  
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• BTS are the authors of THAT BOOK, not Taylor Swift

  12-05-2023 13:04 via music-news.com
  
  BTS are releasing a memoir entitled'Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS'.
  
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• President Zelensky blocked from addressing viewers at Eurovision Final

  12-05-2023 12:47 via nme.com
  
  President Zelensky of Ukraine has not been permitted to make a speech or address viewers at the final of 2023’s Eurovision Song Contest.READ MORE: The 20 maddest Eurovision moments… ever!The finale is set to take place tomorrow (May 13), following the closing of the two semi-final rounds which occurred on Tuesday (May 9) and Thursday (May 11).
  This year’s instalment will take place in the UK city of Liverpool, which is hosting the ceremony on behalf of last year’s winner
  
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• Taylor Swift spotted holding hands with Matty Healy amid dating rumours

  12-05-2023 12:36 via music-news.com
  
  Taylor Swift and Matty Healy continue to spark romance rumours.
  
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• Chris Stapleton named Entertainer of the Year at 2023 ACM Awards

  12-05-2023 12:36 via music-news.com
  
  Lainey Wilson and HARDY were the night's big winners with four awards each.
  
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• Listen to Daft Punk’s previously unreleased Julian Casablancas collab ‘Infinity Repeating’

  12-05-2023 12:01 via nme.com
  
  Daft Punk have shared a previously unreleased song featuring Julian Casablancas, titled ‘Infinity Repeating’. Check it out below.READ MORE: Daft Punk’s ‘Random Access Memories’ at 10: how it became the era’s most hyped albumThe track was released as part of the new anniversary edition of the band’s fourth and final album, ‘Random Access Memories’, which first came out a decade ago next week.
  Released today (May 12), the new version of the alb
  
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• Caroline Polachek is headline this year’s Wide Awake festival in London.

  12-05-2023 11:29 via music-news.com
  
  Caroline Polachek will headline this year’s socially conscious Wide Awake festival, which will take in London's Brockwell Park on 27 May
  
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• Maroon 5 will make their comeback next week with a new single

  12-05-2023 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  Maroon 5 have announced their new song 'Middle Ground'.
  
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• Is Ed Sheeran eyeing a 'transition' to country music?

  12-05-2023 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  Ed Sheeran has said he would "love" to move into country music.
  
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• Sebastían Yatra Taps Manuel Turizo and Beéle for Summertime Single ‘Vagabundo’

  12-05-2023 10:56 via rollingstone.com
  
  The song is Yatra's second new track of the year, following "Una Noche Sin Pensar"
  
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• Eurovision 2023: who will win? Check out the final bookies’ odds

  12-05-2023 10:43 via nme.com
  
  Following this week’s semi-final rounds, the bookies have had their say on who will win Eurovision 2023 — check out a list of the final odds below.
  This year’s instalment of the concert will take place in Liverpool, following the ongoing political conflict taking place in Ukraine — who won the competition last year. The two semi-final rounds took place this Tuesday (May 9) and Thursday (11 May), with the winner set to be announced at the grand finale tomorrow (13 May).
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• Lil Durk, J. Cole Team Up on Inspirational New Single ‘All My Life’

  12-05-2023 10:36 via rollingstone.com
  
  The song will appear on Lil Durk's forthcoming LP, Almost Healed
  
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• Volodymyr Zelenskyy banned from delivering video message at Eurovision Song Contest

  12-05-2023 10:21 via music-news.com
  
  The Ukrainian president's request to make an appearance has been rejected due to fears it could risk politicising the event.
  
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• Jimmie Allen denies former manager's sexual abuse allegations

  12-05-2023 10:21 via music-news.com
  
  Jimmie Allen has admitted to having a sexual relationship with her former manager.
  
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• What time does the Eurovision 2023 Final start?

  12-05-2023 10:00 via nme.com
  
  The Eurovision Song Contest is back in the UK for the first time since 1998.
  Taking place at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, this year’s contest is being held on UK shores after last year’s winner, Ukraine, were unable to host due to the country’s ongoing conflict with Russia.READ MORE: The 20 maddest Eurovision moments… ever!Eurovision 2023, however, will still have Ukrainian elements with singer Julia Sanina, frontwoman of Ukrainian rock band The Hardkiss, ho
  
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• Second Semi Final Qualifiers announced for Eurovision Song Contest

  12-05-2023 09:47 via music-news.com
  
  The final 10 qualifiers who will perform in this year's Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final have been announced after a public
  
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