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• Tina Turner Was Open About Ike’s Abuse — Rappers Made Her A Punchline

  25-05-2023 23:42 via rollingstone.com
  
  The legendary singer had to contend with her abuser's name being kept alive in an almost reverent fashion in hip-hop
  
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• Angela Bassett shares the last words Tina Turner said to her in powerful tribute

  25-05-2023 23:07 via nme.com
  
  Angela Bassett has paid tribute to the late Tina Turner by sharing the last words the pop icon said to her.READ MORE: Tina Turner, 1939-2023: the undisputed Queen of Rock’n’RollTurner died yesterday at the age of 83 following a long illness, her spokesperson said.
  “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner. With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow,” a st
  
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• Brittany Howard on Why Tina Turner Was ‘So Punk’

  25-05-2023 22:40 via rollingstone.com
  
  "Tina was hugely inspiring to me as a student of music and as someone who also wants to express myself in a loud, bold way," says Howard
  
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• Sam Smith teases mystery Madonna collaboration

  25-05-2023 22:18 via nme.com
  
  Sam Smith teased a mysterious collaboration with Madonna yesterday (May 24), just hours before the singer was forced to cancel their Manchester gig just four songs in.READ MORE: Sam Smith live in London: a sweaty and spectacular night outA video clip posted to social media at 5pm featured audio of Smith and Madonna saying “Sam and Madonna”, while corresponding text flashed on a black screen.
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• Arlo Parks Invites Us Into Her Rich Inner World On ‘My Soft Machine’

  25-05-2023 22:15 via rollingstone.com
  
  UK pop prodigy's second album provides plush armor against life's slings and arrows
  
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• Sam Altman Says OpenAI Will Leave EU Over AI Regulations

  25-05-2023 22:03 via digitalmusicnews.com
  OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says his company may leave Europe if regulations surrounding AI become too stifling. The European Union is currently considering the first set of rules to help globally govern the development of artificial intelligence technology. Companies that deploy generative AI tools like ChatGPT will be forced to disclose when any copyrighted material […]
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• Till Lindemann falls from stage at Rammstein’s first show of 2023

  25-05-2023 21:34 via nme.com
  
  Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann fell off the stage at the band’s first concert of the year in Vilnius, Lithuania on Monday (May 22).READ MORE: Fire, fireworks and flaming babies – the five hottest moments in Rammstein’s stunning Milton Keynes showAt the end of the gig at Vingis Park, all six members of the German industrial metal band stood at the front of the stage to thank fans and wrap up the gig, as recorded in video footage.
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• Spotify Touts ‘Crossover Effect’ of Artist Collabs & Their Streaming Numbers

  25-05-2023 21:01 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Spotify says the ‘crossover effect’ of artist collaborations is magnified on streaming services.  The service highlights how Run-D.M.C. linking up with Aerosmith to do their own take on “Walk This Way,” resulting in an international smash hit. It helped give birth to the rap-rock genre, and it remains the rap group’s biggest hit to date, […]
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• Lul G, Former Member of SOB x RBE, Sentenced to 21 Years in Prison

  25-05-2023 20:55 via rollingstone.com
  
  Rapper, whose real name is George Harris, accepted a plea deal admitting he killed a man in 2019
  
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• Bill Lee, jazz musician and father of Spike Lee, dies aged 94

  25-05-2023 20:51 via nme.com
  
  Bill Lee, the jazz musician who played with Bob Dylan and Aretha Franklin and was the father of Spike Lee, has died aged 94.
  The musician died at his Brooklyn home yesterday (May 24), according to a publicist for Spike Lee, confirmed to The New York Times. No cause of death was revealed.
  The composer and bassist scored the music for four of Spike’s earlier films including 1989’s Do the Right Thing and songs on 1991’s Jungle Fever.
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• Watch Coldplay cover Tina Turner’s ‘Proud Mary’ in tribute

  25-05-2023 20:08 via nme.com
  
  Coldplay paid tribute to the late Tina Turner yesterday (May 24) with a live performance of her song ‘Proud Mary’ – watch footage below.READ MORE: Tina Turner, 1939-2023: the undisputed Queen of Rock’n’RollThe iconic American singer and ‘Queen of Rock’n’Roll’ died yesterday aged 83 following a long illness, her spokesperson said.
  “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner. With her music and her boundless pass
  
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• Tom Petty Estate Promises ‘Swift Legal Action’ Over ‘Stolen’ Memorabilia Auction

  25-05-2023 19:52 via digitalmusicnews.com
  The Tom Petty estate has revealed that it’s “pursuing swift legal action” over the auction of allegedly “outright stolen” memorabilia. Tom Petty’s official Twitter account just recently posted a lengthy message about the legal action and the estate’s qualms with the involved auction house, Boston’s RR Auction. (When contacted by DMN, RR provided a statement […]
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• Royal Blood drop ‘Mountains At Midnight’ and tell us about new album ‘Back To The Water Below’

  25-05-2023 19:22 via nme.com
  
  Royal Blood have returned with heavy new single ‘Mountains At Midnight’ and details of fourth album ‘Back To The Water Below’. Check them out below, along with our interview with frontman Mike Kerr.READ MORE: Royal Blood on the cover: “Without sobriety, this album or this band wouldn’t exist. It was all quite scary”Following on from their acclaimed third album ‘Typhoons’ from 2021, the Brighton rock duo of Kerr and drummer Ben Thatcher will r
  
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• Monaleo Survived Pregnancy, Depression, and Her Debut LP — All At Once

  25-05-2023 19:19 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Houston rapper on how her first project, 'Where the Flowers Don’t Die,' is a testament to her growth from troubled child to budding star
  
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• Exploring the Magic of EDC Las Vegas 2023 With Over 525,000 Attendees Dancing Under the Electric Sky

  25-05-2023 19:08 via digitalmusicnews.com
  From May 19th through May 21st, drawing over 525,000 attendees from around the world to EDC Las Vegas, Insomniac celebrated its 30th anniversary, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the music festival space. Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Las Vegas, hosted by Insomniac, has established itself as a champion in electronic dance music (EDM) festivals. […]
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• Cher Reflects on Visiting ‘Perfect Friend’ Tina Turner Before Her Death

  25-05-2023 18:56 via rollingstone.com
  
  "She’s one of the great artists in our generation," Cher said of Turner. "There was no other person who could even come close to who she was"
  
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• What Tina Turner Meant to the MTV Generation

  25-05-2023 18:37 via rollingstone.com
  
  She earned the title of Queen of Rock & Roll with her pioneering work in the Sixties — and her comeback in the 1980s made her a superstar whose work will live forever
  
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• Tina Turner’s Solo Debut Was a Country Album. Why Hasn’t the Genre Claimed Her as Its Own?

  25-05-2023 18:28 via rollingstone.com
  
  "Country music could still reckon with Tina Turner’s power as a storyteller," says author Francesca T. Royster
  
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• Lizzo, Tame Impala and HAIM among artists on the ‘Barbie’ soundtrack

  25-05-2023 18:16 via nme.com
  
  A star-studded soundtrack has been announced for the upcoming Barbie movie, featuring tracks from Lizzo, HAIM, Charli XCX, Tame Impala and more.
  The Greta Gerwig-directed film has already become one of the most highly-anticipated releases of 2023, despite details regarding the plot remaining scarce. Now, adding to the hype, an all-star soundtrack has been teased online.
  The soundtrack came teased a picture of Margot Robbie — who is taking on the lead role in the film — in full B
  
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• Lizzo Performs ‘Proud Mary’ to Tribute Tina Turner: I ‘Would Not Exist’ Without Her

  25-05-2023 17:14 via rollingstone.com
  
  "We lost an icon," Lizzo told the audience at her recent concert in Phoenix, Arizona
  
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• Alliance Entertainment Reports 29% Q1 2023 Revenue Slip: ‘We Are Not Immune to the Macroeconomic Headwinds’

  25-05-2023 17:08 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Now a publicly traded company, Alliance Entertainment (OTC: AENT) has revealed that it generated $227.73 million during 2023’s initial three months – down about 28.93 percent from the same stretch in 2022. The Florida-based media retailer, which merged with a special purpose acquisition company called Adara in February, just recently posted its Q1 2023 (Q3 […]
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• ABBA respond to rumours of reuniting for Eurovision 2024

  25-05-2023 16:38 via nme.com
  
  ABBA have responded to rumours that they are planning to reunite for next year’s edition of the Eurovision Song Contest in their native Sweden.READ MORE: ABBA Voyage live in London: an epic avatar mega-mix from a brave new worldAfter previous victor Loreen won the competition with her song ‘Tattoo’ earlier this month, rumour spread online that it was all part of a plan to have ABBA reform to mark 50 years of their own Eurovision win as the contest returns to their home cou
  
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• Kim Kardashian accuses Kanye West of starting Drake affair rumours

  25-05-2023 16:31 via music-news.com
  
  Kim Kardashian opened up about her relationship with Kanye West during the latest episode of The Kardashians.
  
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• ABBA rule out 2024 Eurovision reunion

  25-05-2023 16:31 via music-news.com
  
  The Dancing Queen hitmakers are approaching the 50th anniversary of their Eurovision win.
  
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• 4 Lessons Musicians Can Learn From One of the Biggest YouTubers

  25-05-2023 16:20 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
    As I write this, Casey Neistat has 12.5 million subscribers on YouTube, over 3.1 billion total views, and 1,000 videos uploaded. Pretty much everyone in the YouTube world knows his name. He hustled like crazy, posted a ton of content, and grew his now-huge following. And he said it almost ruined his life. So […]
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• Foo Fighters share serene new single ‘Show Me How’, featuring Violet Grohl

  25-05-2023 16:10 via nme.com
  
  Foo Fighters have released ‘Show Me How’, the latest single to be shared from their upcoming album ‘But Here We Are’. Check it out below.READ MORE: Inside the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert: “A gigantic fucking night for a gigantic fucking person”Released today (May 25), the track is the third to be taken from their 11th studio album — following on from ‘Under You’ and lead single ‘Rescued’. It also features a guest vocal appearan
  
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• Foo Fighters Share New Single ‘Show Me How,’ Play First Concert With Drummer Josh Freese

  25-05-2023 16:03 via rollingstone.com
  
  Band performs live debut of four tracks from upcoming LP But Here We Are as summer tour begins
  
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• Sam Smith Cuts Show Short After Suffering Vocal Issues: ‘Something Was Really Wrong’

  25-05-2023 15:50 via rollingstone.com
  
  The singer only made it through four songs in Manchester before canceling the remainder of the show and their next two scheduled performances
  
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• Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Ice Spice, Charli XCX, and Even Ryan Gosling Feature on ‘Barbie’ Soundtrack

  25-05-2023 15:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  Soundtrack will also include Nicki Minaj, Ava Max, Dominic Fike, Gayle, HAIM, Khalid, and more
  
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• Demi Lovato Drops a Rock Version of Her Hit ‘Cool for the Summer’

  25-05-2023 14:46 via rollingstone.com
  
  Following 10th anniversary version of "Heart Attack," singer continues to update her catalog with newly recorded versions of her past singles
  
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• Beyoncé pens touching tribute to Tina Turner as fans revisit their duet

  25-05-2023 14:45 via nme.com
  
  Beyoncé has written a touching tribute to Tina Turner, following news of her passing.READ MORE: Tina Turner, 1939-2023: the undisputed Queen of Rock’n’RollYesterday (May 24), news broke that the Rock’n’Roll singer had passed away peacefully in her Switzerland home. She was aged 83.
  Now, amid countless tributes being paid from members of the entertainment world — led by Elton John, Mick Jagger and more — R&B icon Beyoncé has also paid her resp
  
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• Sam Smith cancels rest of UK tour due to 'vocal cord injury'

  25-05-2023 14:24 via music-news.com
  
  Refunds are being offered to ticketholders after the rest of the tour was axed.
  
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• Sam Smith issues statement after cancelling Manchester concert four songs in

  25-05-2023 12:58 via nme.com
  
  Sam Smith has issued a statement, apologising to fans for cancelling their Manchester concert four songs in.READ MORE: Sam Smith live in London: a sweaty and spectacular night outThe ‘Unholy’ singer was just shortly into their concert in Manchester’s AO Arena last night (May 24) when the remainder of the show was suddenly cancelled.
  Playing to a packed audience, the popstar kicked off the show with a rendition of their 2014 breakout hit ‘Stay With Me’, before launch
  
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• Sam Smith apologises for scrapping concert after four songs

  25-05-2023 12:36 via music-news.com
  
  Sam Smith explained that they noticed "something wrong" with their voice.
  
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• Offset not biologically related to Migos bandmates

  25-05-2023 12:36 via music-news.com
  
  Migos rapper Offset first met Quavo while in sixth grade at school.
  
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• BTS tease 10th-anniversary celebration

  25-05-2023 12:36 via music-news.com
  
  BTS debuted hit single No More Dream back in 2013.
  
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• 'This is me going full-fledged into my solo career': Offset gives solo album update

  25-05-2023 12:34 via music-news.com
  
  Offset's upcoming album has been hailed "phenomenal" by his record label.
  
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• Guns N' Roses adds more acts to BST Hyde Park concert

  25-05-2023 12:34 via music-news.com
  
  Guns N' Roses have added further name to their American Express presents BST Hyde Park concert.
  
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• Former Sugababe Heidi Range is eyeing a return to music

  25-05-2023 12:34 via music-news.com
  
  Heidi Range was previously a member of Atomic Kitten and Sugababes.
  
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• Dave Grohl cries playing My Hero in memory of Taylor Hawkins

  25-05-2023 12:34 via music-news.com
  
  Dave Grohl gave an emotional performance of 'My Hero' in honour of his beloved bandmate.
  
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• Weeks before her death, Tina Turner revealed how she wanted to be remembered

  25-05-2023 12:07 via nme.com
  
  Tina Turner revealed the way that she wants to be remembered in one of her final interviews, held just weeks before her death.READ MORE: Tina Turner, 1939-2023: the undisputed Queen of Rock’n’RollYesterday (May 24), news broke that legendary singer-songwriter Tina Turner had passed away peacefully in her home. She was aged 83.
  Hailed as the ‘Queen of Rock’n’Roll’, her death reportedly comes following a long illness and, upon the news of her death, countless tr
  
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• Watch Foo Fighters debut four new songs and new live drummer as they kick off 2023 comeback tour

  25-05-2023 11:05 via nme.com
  
  Foo Fighters played their first full concert of 2023 last night, featuring new drummer Josh Freese. Check out the full setlist and footage below.READ MORE: Inside the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert: “A gigantic fucking night for a gigantic fucking person”The gig took place in Gilford, New Hampshire yesterday (Wednesday May 24), and served as a warm-up gig ahead of the band’s list of upcoming headline shows and festival appearances, set for later this summer.
  It also marked the
  
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• Sam Smith ends Manchester concert after just 4 songs

  25-05-2023 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  Sam Smith abruptly ended their Manchester concert after just four songs.
  
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• Earth, Wind and Fire star dies aged 63

  25-05-2023 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  The band's guitarist and co-vocalist also had a tenure with The Commodores.
  
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• Kesha Channels Her Emotions into ‘Only Love Can Save Us Now’ Live Performance

  25-05-2023 10:46 via rollingstone.com
  
  The hard-hitting song comes off the singer's recent LP, Gag Order
  
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• Rally the Army: BTS Announce 10th Anniversary Festival for Seoul on June 17

  25-05-2023 10:17 via rollingstone.com
  
  The K-Pop group will celebrate a decade together with a special edition of their annual Festa
  
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• Corey Taylor says he “can’t stand” AI-generated music

  25-05-2023 10:15 via nme.com
  
  Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor has revealed that he “can’t stand” AI-generated music.READ MORE: Corey Taylor on finishing new solo album ‘CMF2’: “It’s more of a punch in the face”Speaking to Kerrang! Radio to promote his new solo album ‘CMF2’, Taylor was asked if he had heard the viral AI-generated duet of ‘Black Eyes Blue’ by him and Rihanna and what he thought of AI music.
  Taylor shared that he hadn’t
  
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• Taylor Swift teams up with Ice Spice for Karma remix

  25-05-2023 10:01 via music-news.com
  
  The remix will appear on a deluxe edition of Taylor Swift's Midnights album.
  
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• Beyoncé, Diana Ross and Elton John pay tribute to Tina Turner

  25-05-2023 10:01 via music-news.com
  
  Viola Davis, Angela Bassett and Michelle Obama also paid tribute.
  
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• The Coral recruit Cillian Murphy and John Simm for 2 new albums

  25-05-2023 09:04 via music-news.com
  
  The Coral are to release two new albums, 'Sea Of Mirrors' and 'Holy Joe’s Coral Island Medicine Show', and the group have recruited 'Peaky Blinders' actor Cillian Murphy and 'Life on Mars' star John Simm for spoke word pieces.
  
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