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• Niall Horan: 'To get the news that we went to Number 1 on Friday was pretty special'

  20-06-2023 23:55 via music-news.com
  
  For the very first time, Hits Radio was behind the scenes at The Isle of Wight Festival to bring listeners live music and exclusive
  
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• The Smile Is Finally Back With New Single ‘Bending Hectic’

  20-06-2023 23:39 via rollingstone.com
  
  The eight-minute track is Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood, and jazz drummer Tom Skinner of Sons of Kemet's first new music of 2023
  
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• With His World Turned Upside Down, Gunna Turns It Up on ‘A Gift & A Curse’

  20-06-2023 23:19 via rollingstone.com
  
  Amid the controversy of the YSL trial, he delivers a powerful album
  
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• Dermot Kennedy apologises after using Traveller community racial slur

  20-06-2023 22:48 via nme.com
  
  Dermot Kennedy has apologised to the Irish Traveller community after using a racial slur in an interview earlier this month.READ MORE: Friends Like These: Bugzy Malone and Dermot KennedyThe singer shared an Instagram story to apologise for the use of the term “knacker” in an interview with the Canadian music channel Much on June 10.
  “I would like to apologise to the Irish Traveller Community for any offense caused when discussing Irish slang in a recent interview,” h
  
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• How The ‘Krusty Krew Anthem’ Took Over The Internet

  20-06-2023 22:34 via rollingstone.com
  
  Musician and content creator Oddwin on how he turned a Mr. Krabs impression into one of the summer's hottest tracks
  
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• SM Entertainment and EXO Members End Dispute Ahead of Quick-Approaching Album Release

  20-06-2023 22:33 via digitalmusicnews.com
  At June’s start, three members of SM Entertainment’s EXO boy band moved to terminate their exclusive contracts with the K-pop agency. Now, following a decidedly public war of words, the involved parties have put the dispute to rest, with Baekhyun, Xiumin, and Chen remaining part of the more than decade-old act. South Korean media including […]
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• Greta Van Fleet’s Josh Kiszka Comes Out As a Member of the LGBTQ Community

  20-06-2023 22:02 via rollingstone.com
  
  Singer has been "in a loving, same-sex relationship" for eight years
  
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• APA Cuts Multiple Music Agents — “We Weren’t Going to Renew Their Deals”

  20-06-2023 21:08 via digitalmusicnews.com
  The Agency for the Performing Arts (APA) is cutting several music agents from its roster, including Head of Music Bruce Solar. “In the past year we have added 21 agents, including many that joined our touring department,” the talent agency says. “This past week we notified a handful of agents, most of whose contracts were […]
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• The Pretenders announce surprise set at Glastonbury 2023

  20-06-2023 21:06 via nme.com
  
  The Pretenders have announced that they will be performing a surprise set at Glastonbury Festival this weekend.READ MORE: Chrissie Hynde: “People die of loneliness – it’s an epidemic”The band took to their official social media accounts to announce that they will be playing Glastonbury on Saturday, June 24 at the Park Stage at 7.45pm BST. They will also be accompanied by special guests and friends.
  “It’s always been there for most of our lifetimes. There
  
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• OpenAI Lobbied European Commission to Water Down A.I. Regulations, Documents Reveal

  20-06-2023 20:46 via digitalmusicnews.com
  OpenAI has repeatedly lobbied European regulators to water down the E.U.’s AI Act—thereby reducing its regulatory burden.  A new report from Time suggests that despite CEO Sam Altman’s public calls for AI regulation, his company wants to define said regulation. Time examined documents about OpenAI’s engagement with E.U. officials about the law. In several cases, […]
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• OpenAI Lobbied European Commission to Water Down A.I. Regulations

  20-06-2023 20:46 via digitalmusicnews.com
  OpenAI has repeatedly lobbied European regulators to water down the E.U.’s AI Act—thereby reducing its regulatory burden.  A new report from TIME suggests that despite CEO Sam Altman’s public calls for AI regulation, his company wants to define said regulation. TIME examined documents about OpenAI’s engagement with E.U. officials about the law. In several cases, […]
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• Jason Isbell Unveils 2023 Ryman Residency with Guests S.G. Goodman, Lawrence Rothman

  20-06-2023 20:44 via rollingstone.com
  
  The annual eight-night event emphasizes LGBTQ talent
  
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• Spotify Says Ciao to Meghan & Harry, Signs Trevor Noah As Latest Podcast Exclusive

  20-06-2023 20:21 via digitalmusicnews.com
  After his exit from The Daily Show, comedian Trevor Noah has landed a new home at Spotify with an exclusive podcast deal. Spotify has adjusted its podcasting strategy in 2023, cleaning house and letting go of some of its less-than-profitable ventures. Now the audio streaming giant has tapped Trevor Noah to run a weekly show […]
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• NYPD Sergeant Faced Retaliation for Accusing Cops of Getting Drunk at Electric Zoo

  20-06-2023 20:08 via rollingstone.com
  
  Sgt. Jose Dume's bosses allegedly forced him to undergo a psychiatric exam and plotted to break into his apartment while he was helping his wife's family escape Ukraine
  
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• Myke Towers Plots ‘La Vida Es Una’ North American Tour

  20-06-2023 19:42 via rollingstone.com
  
  Run of shows celebrates his album of the same name, released earlier this year
  
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• Spotify Reportedly Preps ‘Supremium’ HiFi Tier, Plans to Add Audiobook Credits to Premium

  20-06-2023 19:32 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Two months back, following price increases from Amazon Music and Apple Music, Spotify head Daniel Ek signaled that he intended to raise the cost of his platform’s subscription plans. Now, the Stockholm-headquartered company is reportedly preparing to roll out a more expensive tier (complete with Spotify HiFi) known internally as “Supremium.” Word of Spotify’s Supremium […]
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• Taylor Swift announces international dates for ‘Eras’ tour

  20-06-2023 19:09 via nme.com
  
  Taylor Swift has announced new international dates for her ‘Eras’ tour, including shows in the UK, Europe and Australia.READ MORE: Taylor Swift live in New Jersey: a glittering celebration of every eraThe pop singer took to social media to share a list of new dates added to the previously announced international shows in Mexico, Argentina and Brazil. You can check out the dates below.
  “Excuse me hi I have something to say. I can’t wait to see so many of you on The ‘
  
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• Original Ikettes Member Robbie Montgomery Recalls Sister-like Bond with Tina Turner 

  20-06-2023 18:48 via rollingstone.com
  
  “I will always cherish her and she will truly be missed,” says Montgomery, who backed up the Ike and Tina Turner Revue
  
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• Asake Expands His Street-Pop Empire With ‘Work of Art’

  20-06-2023 18:28 via rollingstone.com
  
  On his second album, the Nigerian artist gives thanks, gets kind of cocky, and proves he's earned it
  
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• Katy Perry Marks Anniversaries of First Three Albums With Box Set, Unreleased Music

  20-06-2023 18:18 via rollingstone.com
  
  One of the Boys, Teenage Dream, and Prism are featured in the new box set
  
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• Rihanna Wants Treasury Secretary and World Bank President to ‘Step Up’ With Climate Crisis Support

  20-06-2023 18:03 via rollingstone.com
  
  "We need you to make bold commitments to finance & debt reforms," a tweet from the singer reads
  
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• 49 Winchester Rock Intimate Nashville Showcase

  20-06-2023 17:24 via rollingstone.com
  
  Rising country act featured at 'Rolling Stone's Writers' Room,' Presented by George Dickel
  
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• Ten Deep Cuts We Hope Neil Young Plays on His Upcoming Rarities Tour

  20-06-2023 17:03 via rollingstone.com
  
  He's promised that 80 percent of the songs featured on his upcoming solo acoustic tour will be obscurities. Here are 10 rare gems we'd like to see make the cut
  
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• MUNA’s Katie Gavin joins Rina Sawayama on stage at Bonnaroo

  20-06-2023 16:59 via nme.com
  
  Rina Sawayama was joined on stage by MUNA‘s Katie Gavin at Bonnaroo during her performance of ‘This Hell’.READ MORE: Rina Sawayama: “I want to make live moments and memories that last forever”For the last song of her Bonnaroo set on Friday (June 26) Gavin joined Sawayama on stage to perform a duet of her song ‘This Hell’ from 2022 album ‘Hold The Girl’. The performance featured a choreographed dance sequence in which Gavin also joined in. The
  
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• Avril Lavigne and Tyga spilt

  20-06-2023 16:33 via music-news.com
  
  Avril Lavigne and Tyga are reportedly still friends.
  
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• Kelly Clarkson started therapy amid marriage 'difficulties'

  20-06-2023 16:31 via music-news.com
  
  Kelly Clarkson has found therapy to be "really helpful".
  
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• Avril Lavigne and Tyga spilt - report

  20-06-2023 16:31 via music-news.com
  
  Avril Lavigne and Tyga are reportedly still friends.
  
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• Elton John has created a “brand new show” for Glastonbury 2023

  20-06-2023 16:13 via nme.com
  
  Elton John has revealed that he has developed a “brand new show” for his set at Glastonbury 2023.READ MORE: Glastonbury 2023: the most agonising set clashesThe singer-songwriter announced the update in a new interview with BBC Radio One — where he admitted that he has already planned for the upcoming set to be unlike any of his past performances.
  He is set to take to the stage on Sunday for the final night of the 2023 instalment (June 25), and will perform on the Pyramid Stage
  
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• Indie Labels/Artists: The Future is Here and You’ve Been Left Out

  20-06-2023 16:00 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Indie Labels and Artists, did you receive your invitation to join WeVerse? No, you didn’t. The following comes from Rhythmic Rebellion, a company DMN is proud to be partnering with. What does the future hold for indies when major labels have their own platforms for community and fanbase building and you’re left out? It was great […]
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• Hear Metallica’s ‘The Unforgiven’ Transformed by Inuk Musician Elisapie

  20-06-2023 16:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  Rendition, which artist sings in indigenous Inuk language, will appear on her upcoming 'Inuktitut' album
  
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• Glastonbury drops “hateful” Jeremy Corbyn “conspiracy” film

  20-06-2023 15:20 via nme.com
  
  Glastonbury has dropped plans to show a “hateful” film about former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.READ MORE: Glastonbury 2023: the most agonising set clashesOrganisers at the festival reiterated that it stands “against all forms of discrimination” after it was revealed that they had cancelled a “conspiracy theory” film about the politician.
  Titled Oh, Jeremy Corbyn: The Big Lie, the film was produced by Platform Films and originally set to be shown at the festiv
  
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• XXXTentacion’s ‘I’m Not Human’ featuring Lil Uzi Vert shared on fifth anniversary of death

  20-06-2023 14:12 via nme.com
  
  XXXTentacion‘s estate have officially released ‘I’m Not Human’, featuring Lil Uzi Vert, in honour of the late rapper’s fifth anniversary.READ MORE: What I learned about XXXTentacion from making a documentary of his lifeThe track was first teased back in January on the birthday of XXXTentacion – real name Jahseh Onfroy – and leaked afterwards.
  Now on Sunday (June 18), five years after the influential yet controversial rapper’s death, his estate
  
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• Tributes paid after “rap legend” Big Pokey dies, aged 45

  20-06-2023 13:48 via nme.com
  
  Tributes have been paid after rapper Big Pokey died after collapsing on stage on Sunday (June 18).
  The 45-year-old Houston artist – real name Milton Powell – collapsed whilst performing at a bar in Beaumont, Texas, and was then taken to the hospital where he lat. His cause of death is still unknown as his family await the autopsy results.
  Born in Houston, the hip-hop legend emerged as a member of the Screwed Up Click. They appeared on many early mixtapes of the Chopped-and-Screw
  
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• The Smile release ‘Bending Hectic’, their first new music of 2023

  20-06-2023 13:11 via nme.com
  
  The Smile have shared the single ‘Bending Hectic’, their first new release of 2023 — check out the track below.READ MORE: The Smile live at Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre reviewThe band — comprising Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner — unveiled the new track today, and it marks their first new music since their acclaimed debut LP ‘A Light For Attracting Attention’, which arrived last year.
  Produced by Sam Petts-Davies and featuring strings by th
  
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• Man charged with assault after allegedly throwing phone at Bebe Rexha

  20-06-2023 12:46 via music-news.com
  
  The suspect allegedly told police officers that he thought "it would be funny".
  
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• Rick Astley has announced a new album and tour

  20-06-2023 12:34 via music-news.com
  
  Rick Astley is back with the new song, 'Dippin My Feet', from his upcoming ninth studio album.
  
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• Elton John says Phillip Schofield affair reaction was “totally homophobic”

  20-06-2023 12:27 via nme.com
  
  Elton John has claimed that the response to Phillip Schofield’s secret affair with a younger colleague was “totally homophobic”.
  The comments come in light of the television host’s recent departure from the ITV daytime show This Morning, after he admitted to having an affair with a much younger male colleague.
  Schofield, 61, was a host on the show since 2002, and quit last month after admitting to an “unwise but not illegal” relationship with a male runner. In
  
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• Shawn Mendes surprises Ed Sheeran crowd with first performance in more than a year

  20-06-2023 12:04 via music-news.com
  
  Shawn and Ed performed 'Lego House' and 'There's Nothin' Holding Me Back'.
  
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• Grammys ban AI-generated music from awards

  20-06-2023 12:04 via music-news.com
  
  The Grammys will not be awarding prices to songs created using AI.
  
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• Electric Forest 2023 announces “increased safety oversight and protocols” following Beyond Wonderland shooting

  20-06-2023 11:35 via nme.com
  
  More safety oversight and protocols have been announced for Electric Forest 2023, following the tragic shooting at Washington’s Beyond Wonderland festival.
  The incident took place at the Gorge Amphitheater on Saturday (June 17), and local police were called and alerted of an “active shooter” on the Beyond Wonderland festival grounds. The shooting resulted in the death of two attendees and left others injured. The second day of the festival (June 18) was later cancelled.
  Now, ac
  
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• 'It would be amazing': Kylie Minogue wants Madonna collaboration

  20-06-2023 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  Kylie Minogue has made it known that she would love to collaborate with pop rival Madonna.
  
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• Arctic Monkeys AXE concert due to illness, days before Glastonbury headline set

  20-06-2023 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  The indie rock legends are due to headline Glastonbury on Friday (23.06.23).
  
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• Bebe Rexha attacker reportedly threw phone at her head “because it would be funny”

  20-06-2023 10:50 via nme.com
  
  The man who hurled a phone at Bebe Rexha during a gig has reportedly claimed that he did so because he thought it would be “funny”.READ MORE: Bebe Rexha on Gwen Stefani, Lady Gaga & being in a wedding bandThe incident took place at one of the pop singer’s headline shows in New York on Sunday (June 18), and was brought to a halt after she was struck in the face by a mobile phone.
  Held at a rooftop venue called Pier 17, the device was thrown by a member of the audience, and f
  
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• Marc Anthony and Nadia Ferreira welcome first child together

  20-06-2023 10:16 via music-news.com
  
  Marc Anthony and his wife Nadia Ferreira announced in a Father's Day post that they had welcomed their first child together.
  
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• Adele developed 'crude' fungal infection from wearing Spanx

  20-06-2023 10:16 via music-news.com
  
  Adele told a recent Weekends With Adele show audience that she had developed jock itch from wearing Spanx shapewear onstage.
  
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• Slowdive announce new album, share new single ‘Kisses’

  20-06-2023 10:04 via nme.com
  
  Slowdive are back with a new single, and an upcoming album.
  Today (June 20), the band have released a new single, ‘Kisses’. The track – which was first announced last week – is taken off their upcoming album, ‘Everything Is Alive’. The album, their fifth to date, is set for release on September 1 via Dead Oceans. You can pre-order a copy of ‘Everything Is Alive’ here.
  Watch the music video for Slowdive’s ‘Kisses’ below.Dedicated t
  
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• Red Velvet’s Joy to resume activities after a two-month hiatus

  20-06-2023 09:53 via nme.com
  
  South Korean singer Joy of K-pop girl group Red Velvet is set to resume her activities with the quintet after a short hiatus.READ MORE: Primavera Sound Barcelona 2023 review: a comeback worth shouting aboutToday (June 20), Joy’s agency, SM Entertainment, announced in a statement that the K-pop idol would be resuming all scheduled activities starting tomorrow (June 21) with the filming of TV Animal Farm.
  “Joy has been resting, and her health has improved a lot in the meantime, an
  
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• aepsa’s Karina says it’s a “bunch of lies” that K-pop idols don’t have free time

  20-06-2023 09:15 via nme.com
  
  South Korean singer Karina of girl group aespa has opened up about the amount of free time K-pop idols have.READ MORE: Governors Ball 2023: All the action from the New York City fest in stunning photosKarina spoke about how she spends her free time in newly released behind-the-scenes footage of the online talk show No Prepare, hosted by rapper Lee Young-ji. The K-pop idol had previously appeared on the May 19 episode of the series.
  In the newly released video, Young-ji brought up how Karina &ldq
  
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• Sir Elton John has created a new show for Glastonbury

  20-06-2023 09:04 via music-news.com
  
  Sir Elton John has told fans to expect the unexpected at Glastonbury.
  
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• Busted are working on a new song

  20-06-2023 09:04 via music-news.com
  
  'What I Go To School For' pop rockers Busted are working on brand new music ahead of their 20th anniversary tour.
  
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