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• What Does the Kesha vs. Dr. Luke Settlement Mean? Two Legal Experts Explain

  22-06-2023 23:44 via rollingstone.com
  
  "To the extent that he wanted to continue putting her through hell, he probably succeeded," says attorney Susan Crumiller
  
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• The Magnetic Fields to Perform ’69 Love Songs’ in Its Entirety on 2024 Tour

  22-06-2023 23:43 via rollingstone.com
  
  Stephin Merritt reuniting with epic triple album's original band to celebrate 25th anniversary of 1999 LP
  
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• Louis Tomlinson 'devastated' to cancel show due to hailstorm

  22-06-2023 23:31 via music-news.com
  
  Louis Tomlinson postponed the concert due to hail the size of "golfballs".
  
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• Kesha and Dr. Luke settle defamation lawsuit

  22-06-2023 22:32 via nme.com
  
  Kesha and producer Dr. Luke have reached a settlement in their long-running legal battle a month before the case was to go to trial.
  The two agreed to release a joint statement announcing the settlement on their official social media pages. “Only God knows what happened that night,” Kesha wrote in her statement. “As I always said, I cannot recount everything that happened. I am looking forward to closing the door on this chapter of my life and beginning a new one. I wish nothin
  
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• Evilgiane Takes On The Music World: ‘I’m Not A Drill Producer’

  22-06-2023 22:19 via rollingstone.com
  
  Though he's gained notoriety for his work with Kendrick Lamar, Baby Keem, and A$AP Rocky — Evilgiane is plotting even more
  
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• Red Rocks Hailstorm Pelts Fans, Leaving Hundreds Injured

  22-06-2023 22:06 via digitalmusicnews.com
  A severe hailstorm injured hundreds of concertgoers at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado during Louis Tomlinson’s performance. Here’s the latest.  Severe thunderstorms moved across Colorado on June 21, dropping enough hail to cause broken bones. Around 80-90 people were treated for injuries at the venue, some of whom called 911 for help. Seven people […]
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• FTC Sues Amazon Over Predatory Prime Subscription Tactics

  22-06-2023 21:49 via digitalmusicnews.com
  The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing Amazon over predatory Prime subscription tactics. Here’s the latest. In the complaint filed on Wednesday, June 21, the FTC alleges that Amazon knowingly deceives customers into signing up for Amazon Prime through the use of “dark patterns.” Dark patterns are web design tactics that are designed to funnel […]
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• Queen Latifah and Billy Crystal among Kennedy Center honorees

  22-06-2023 21:31 via music-news.com
  
  The Kennedy Center Honors will take place on 3 December.
  
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• Justin Vernon Shares ‘Hazelton’ Original Recording That Turned Into Bon Iver’s ‘Holocene’

  22-06-2023 21:12 via rollingstone.com
  
  The song was originally recorded for Vernon's third studio album in the mid-2000s before his band DeYarmond Edison called it quits
  
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• BMI Fires Back As NACPA Appeals March Rate Ruling — ‘For Decades, the Live Concert Industry Has Fought To Keep Rates Suppressed’

  22-06-2023 21:07 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Towards March’s end, a district judge handed down a ruling in a years-running rate dispute involving the North American Concert Promoters Association (NACPA) and Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), which touted the development as a “massive” win. Now, however, NACPA is officially appealing the decision. The more than three-decade-old NACPA (which negotiates public performance licenses on […]
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• Listen to Public Image Ltd’s new single ‘Car Chase’

  22-06-2023 20:47 via nme.com
  
  Public Image Ltd have shared their latest single ‘Car Chase’ from their forthcoming album ‘End Of The World’. Listen to it below.
  Frontman and former Sex Pistol, John Lydon, shared that the song is “Typical PiL, unpredictable to the last. It’s a fantastic smash-and-grab of a song. It’s about someone who cleverly breaks out of the mental institution every night, unbeknownst to his owners.”
  He added: “It’s based on having to go to shoppin
  
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• Kesha, Dr. Luke Settle Defamation Lawsuit: ‘Only God Knows What Happened That Night’

  22-06-2023 20:27 via rollingstone.com
  
  "It is time for me to put this difficult matter behind me and move on with my life," Luke said in his statement
  
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• Kesha and Dr. Luke Settle Defamation Lawsuit: ‘Only God Knows What Happened That Night’

  22-06-2023 20:27 via rollingstone.com
  
  "It is time for me to put this difficult matter behind me and move on with my life," Luke said in his statement
  
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• New Stax Collection Will Make You Rethink One of American Music’s Most Important Record Labels

  22-06-2023 19:52 via rollingstone.com
  
  'Written In Their Soul: The Stax Songwriter Demos' shows a side of Southern soul the listening public never heard at the time.
  
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• Elton John praises Nova Twins ahead of them appearing on same day at Glastonbury 2023

  22-06-2023 19:27 via nme.com
  
  Elton John praised the Nova Twins in a recent interview ahead of their performances on the same day of Glastonbury.READ MORE: Nova Twins – ‘Supernova’ review: more dynamic, more experimental (but still heavy as fuck)Speaking with BBC Radio 1’s Clara Amfo, John shared his adoration of the duo claiming that their energy “Could light up Sheffield”. He shared: “These girls rock my world. I’ve had them on the [Apple Music Radio] show, I’ve played
  
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• Gorillaz Cancel Getaway Shows Due to ‘Circumstances Beyond Our Control’

  22-06-2023 19:18 via rollingstone.com
  
  E-mail sent to ticket holders cited "scheduling conflicts" as reason that short U.S. trek was called off
  
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• Galantis’ Christian Karlsson Reveals ADHD Diagnosis With New Song ‘Bang Bang!’

  22-06-2023 18:32 via rollingstone.com
  
  "Every day I’m learning more about who I really am and how my brain works, it’s a comfort to be connected with people who are on that same journey," he tells Rolling Stone
  
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• AirGigs creates a community of high-level music professionals for remote collaboration

  22-06-2023 18:23 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  AirGigs is the premier destination for remote collaboration, quietly innovating and attracting a growing roster of talent. The bootstrapped company’s roster includes some of the most esteemed recording professionals in the industry. From Grammy winning artists to well-respected producers, a growing list of celebrated pros are now offering services for hire exclusively on the platform. […]
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• Bebe Rexha asks fans not to throw phones as she returns to stage

  22-06-2023 18:16 via nme.com
  
  Bebe Rexha asked fans to not throw phones at her as she made her return to the stage after being in the face by a mobile device last weekend.READ MORE: Bebe Rexha on Gwen Stefani, Lady Gaga & being in a wedding bandOn Sunday (June 18), the pop singer’s headline show at New York’s rooftop venue Pier 17 was brought to a halt after she was struck in the face by a fan’s phone.
  The moment was captured on camera, with videos circulating on social media showing an audience me
  
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• BMG Acquires Paul Simon’s ‘Royalty Income in Simon & Garfunkel Recordings’ As Part of ‘Substantial’ Deal

  22-06-2023 18:14 via digitalmusicnews.com
  About 27 months after Sony Music Publishing purchased Paul Simon’s publishing catalog, the artist has sold “his royalty income in Simon & Garfunkel recordings as well as his neighboring rights income” to BMG. The Bertelsmann-owned music company and the Newark-born musician unveiled their deal today, via a release that was emailed to DMN. While the […]
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• Inside Woodsies: Glastonbury’s reimagined new area for former John Peel stage

  22-06-2023 18:00 via nme.com
  
  Glastonbury 2023 has unveiled its new Woodsies area – formerly known as the John Peel stage. Watch stage manager Lilith Piper give us a tour through the new space below.READ MORE: Check out the full Glastonbury 2023 line-up and stage times hereAnnounced earlier this year, Glastonbury revealed that its iconic John Peel stage would be undergoing a rebrand for the first time since 2004, and expanding into a new area called Woodsies.
  Now, following the festival opening its doors yesterday
  
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• Willie Nelson to Update His Classic Hits on New Album ‘Bluegrass’

  22-06-2023 17:50 via rollingstone.com
  
  Country great's 151st album arrives in September and includes "You Left Me a Long, Long Time Ago"
  
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• Röyksopp announce 2023 North American and European tour dates

  22-06-2023 17:45 via nme.com
  Röyksopp have announced new North American and European tour dates for 2023 – find all the details below and buy tickets here.READ MORE: Röyksopp announce ‘Profound Mysteries II’: “We want to get your senses going”Back in February, the electronic duo – Svein Berge and Torbjørn Brundtland – embarked on their European ‘True Electric’ tour, which saw them stop off in Stockholm, Amsterdam, London, Brussels, Prague, Berlin an
  
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• Glastonbury 2023: Watch thousands of fans attempt the world’s largest human peace sign

  22-06-2023 17:29 via nme.com
  
  Thousands of Glastonbury-goers gathered today to attempt to break the world record for the largest human world peace sign. Watch our footage from the moment above.
  Announced earlier this month, the stunt followed the last attempt in 2017 when around 15,000 people met at the festival to break the previous record, set by a crowd of 5,814 in New York in 2009.
  At around 11.30am this morning (Thursday June 22), thousands gathered at King’s Meadow in the Green Fields – where there was
  
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• Demi Lovato Wages War to Protect Reproductive Rights on Protest Single ‘Swine’

  22-06-2023 17:28 via rollingstone.com
  
  The songs arrives one year after the collapse of Roe vs. Wade
  
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• Funk Queen Betty Davis’ Four Essential Albums to Be Reissued

  22-06-2023 17:13 via rollingstone.com
  
  Light in the Attic will revisit three of Davis' albums as well as her final 1979 sessions, compiled in the first-ever vinyl release of Crashin' From Passion
  
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• Billy Crystal, Queen Latifah, Barry Gibb Among 2023 Kennedy Center Honorees

  22-06-2023 16:47 via rollingstone.com
  
  Dionne Warwick and Renée Fleming complete this year's stacked line-up
  
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• Baroness announce new album ‘Stone’, share first single, US tour dates

  22-06-2023 16:41 via nme.com
  
  Baroness have announced ‘Stone’, their first new album in four years, shared its first single ‘Lost Word’ and announced a string of US tour dates for this year – find all the details below.READ MORE: Baroness frontman John Baizley on new album ‘Gold & Grey’: “Music has saved my life”The band’s sixth studio LP will arrive on September 15, 2023, followed by a US tour kicking off in October – you can pre-order the record in a var
  
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• Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom saw sober pact as 'opportunity to reset'

  22-06-2023 16:36 via music-news.com
  
  Katy Perry wanted to support Orlando Bloom as he filmed a movie in London.
  
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• Fleet Foxes officially release Joni Mitchell and The Strokes covers

  22-06-2023 16:17 via nme.com
  
  Fleet Foxes have officially released their two live covers of Joni Mitchell‘s ‘Hejira’ and The Strokes‘ ‘Under Control’.READ MORE: Fleet Foxes – ‘Shore’ review: a reinvigorating return to form for the rousing folk starsThe band covered both of the songs during their live shows. They performed ‘Hejira’ earlier this year in Los Angeles, while ‘Under Control’ was performed last summer in New York with singer-songwriter Uw
  
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• Paul Simon Sells Off Rights to Simon and Garfunkel Royalties

  22-06-2023 16:05 via rollingstone.com
  
  A source familiar with the matter says the BMG deal was worth eight figures
  
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• Barack Obama confirms that his end of year playlists are actually created by him

  22-06-2023 15:56 via nme.com
  
  Barack Obama has refuted suggestions that his indie-centric annual recommendation playlists aren’t created by the former President himself.
  At the end of each year, Obama shares a list of music, films and books that have entertained and inspired him that year, with lists having included the likes of The War On Drugs, Little Simz and Mitski.
  However, some have assumed that the playlists have actually been curated by an intern of the politician’s rather than Obama himself.
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• Britney Spears rumoured for surprise Glastonbury 2023 appearance

  22-06-2023 15:27 via nme.com
  
  Britney Spears fans are speculating if the pop star will make a surprise appearance at this year’s Glastonbury Festival.READ MORE: Glastonbury 2023: the most agonising set clashesThe rumours first arose following a recent interview with Elton John, in which he teased that some special guests would be joining him for during his closing headline set on Sunday (June 25).
  While he failed to share any details on the guests he has lined up, some fans were quick to speculate which potential artis
  
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• Support acts announced for Billy Joel’s huge BST Hyde Park gig

  22-06-2023 15:17 via nme.com
  
  More support acts have been revealed for Billy Joel‘s huge London gig next month as part of BST Hyde Park.
  The legendary singer-songwriter is set to appear at the festival on July 7. Tickets are available now.
  After Hall & Oates singer Daryl Hall was announced as the main support act for the show recently, new names have now been added to the bill.
  Leading the new list of names is Natasha Bedingfield, with the likes of Rumer, Remember Monday, Brad Heidi, Jon Muq and more
  
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• Carhenge: Joe Rush shows us around Glastonbury’s newest installation

  22-06-2023 15:01 via nme.com
  
  Glastonbury 2023 has welcomed a new installation from artist Joe Rush. Watch him walking and talking us through the ambitious Carhenge area above.READ MORE: Check out the full Glastonbury 2023 line-up and stage times hereAnnounced last month, the “monumental” new art sculpture is made by underground artist Joe Rush, founder of the Mutoid Waste Company, and the “builder of rock’n’roll environments”. The artist has had his “mutant world” install
  
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• Tom Morello, Zack de la Rocha, and Boots Riley Boycotting Venues That Use Face-Scanning Technology

  22-06-2023 15:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  The artists are among 100 other performers and venues calling for the ban of facial recognition technology at live events
  
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• Reneé Rapp Is Ready for Her Pop Moment

  22-06-2023 15:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Sex Lives of College Girls star is finally making the music she’s always dreamed of
  
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• Seven Hospitalized as Storm Rains ‘Golf Ball-Sized Hail’ Before Louis Tomlinson Concert

  22-06-2023 14:57 via rollingstone.com
  
  Nearly 100 people injured with cuts, welts and bumps as hail storm invades Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheater, ultimately canceling the show
  
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• SZA “upset” by online hate aimed at Lizzo

  22-06-2023 14:40 via nme.com
  
  SZA has defended Lizzo in the wake of online abuse directed at the singer, saying she is “upset” by the comments.READ MORE: SZA live in New York City: a star-studded spectacle at The GardenSZA released a remix of Lizzo’s ‘Special’ last month and the pair performed the track live when Lizzo headlined The Forum last November. Lizzo also joined SZA at the final show of her ‘SOS’ US tour back in March.
  After more trolls attacked Lizzo online i
  
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• Liz Phair Predicted the F-ckboy — and Ripped Them to Shreds

  22-06-2023 14:30 via rollingstone.com
  
  On the 30th anniversary of 'Exile in Guyville,' Rob Sheffield on why Phair's landmark debut is as relevant as ever
  
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• Tony! Toni! Toné! to reunite for first tour in 25 years

  22-06-2023 14:19 via nme.com
  
  Tony! Toni! Toné! are set to returnfor their first tour in nearly 25 years this September – find details below and purchase your tickets here.READ MORE: Raphael Saadiq: “I hear a lot that I’m underrated, so I must be”The R&B and soul trio – Raphael Saadiq, his brother D’Wayne Wiggins and Timothy Christian Riley – have announced that they will be embarking on a the ‘Raphael Saadiq Revisits Tony! Toni! Toné Just Me and You’ US
  
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• Sylvester Stallone says keeping ‘Rocky’ statue was a dealbreaker for Adele to buy his home

  22-06-2023 13:50 via nme.com
  
  Sylvester Stallone has revealed that Adele was so intent on keeping the acting star’s Rocky statue when buying his home, that she was willing to walk away from the deal altogether.READ MORE: 10 reasons why we love RockyThe British singer bought the actor’s Los Angeles mansion last year for a reported $58million (£45million), which features a statue of Stallone’s iconic character from the boxing franchise overlooking the pool.
  In a new interview with The Wall Str
  
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• Outkast star Andre 3000 is 'working on debut solo album'

  22-06-2023 13:04 via music-news.com
  
  Outkast star Andre 3000 is said to be working on his first ever solo album, according to collaborator Killer Mike.
  
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• Kelly Clarkson insists Mariah Carey deserves more credit as a songwriter

  22-06-2023 13:04 via music-news.com
  
  'Since U Been Gone' singer Kelly Clarkson says pop sensation Mariah Carey should be getting more credit as a songwriter.
  
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• Orville Peck cancels all shows to protect “mental and physical health”

  22-06-2023 12:46 via nme.com
  
  Orville Peck has cancelled all his forthcoming live shows to protect his mental and physical health.READ MORE: Orville Peck – ‘Bronco’ review: masked man bares his soul with retro-country razzle-dazzleThe masked country singer, who released new album ‘Bronco’ last year, said he was “completely heartbroken” to cancel the upcoming dates, which spanned the rest of 2023.
  “Hey y’all,” he began a message to fans on Instagram yesterday (June 2
  
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• Orville Peck postpones all upcoming shows to focus on his health

  22-06-2023 12:41 via music-news.com
  
  Orville Peck explained that he needs time "to replenish my mind and body".
  
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• Kelly Clarkson admits she did not handle divorce 'gracefully'

  22-06-2023 12:41 via music-news.com
  
  Kelly Clarkson didn't handle the split "well" behind closed doors.
  
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• Bebe Rexha asks fans not to throw phones as she returns to stage after incident

  22-06-2023 12:41 via music-news.com
  
  Bebe Rexha jokingly poked fun at the phone-throwing incident at her next show.
  
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• Bad Bunny addresses throwing “disrespectful” fan’s phone after they attempted a selfie

  22-06-2023 12:37 via nme.com
  
  Bad Bunny has reflected on the moment he threw a fan’s phone after they attempted to take a selfie with him.READ MORE: Bad Bunny at Coachella 2023: top five moments from the reggaeton star’s history-making setEarlier this year, the Puerto Rican rapper, singer and producer – real name Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio – responded after a video of him throwing a fan’s phone out of their hand went viral.
  In the video, which surfaced at the beginning of the year and
  
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• Suspect in Beyond Wonderland shooting is active US Army member

  22-06-2023 12:00 via nme.com
  
  The main suspect in the shooting at Beyond Wonderland festival is an active member of the US Army, it has been revealed.
  At the weekend (June 17), a shooting took place at a campground near to the Washington EDM festival, resulting in two deaths.
  The festival was being held at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Washington when police were alerted to an “active shooter” in the nearby campground on Saturday, where many festival attendees were due to stay, while artists were performing at the fe
  
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