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• Las Vegas Police Serve Search Warrant in Tupac Murder Investigation

  18-07-2023 22:51 via rollingstone.com
  
  In one of the first major updates in years, cops searched a house in Henderson, Nevada in connection to the infamously unsolved homicide
  
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• Watch Bryan Adams’ relaxed response after fan crashes stage to take microphone

  18-07-2023 22:25 via nme.com
  
  Bryan Adams had a relaxed response after a fan invaded his performance and jumped on stage to sing ‘Summer Of 69’.READ MORE: Cheese wheels, ashes and sex toys: stop throwing shit at pop stars, pleaseDuring his recent concert in Salt Lake City, Utah, Adams was singing his 1984 hit when a fan decided to jump on stage and take the microphone from the singer.
  The Canadian hitmaker stepped back to let the fan sing the intro of ‘Summer Of 69’. He managed to belt out the se
  
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• Troye Sivan Responds to Backlash of ‘Rush’ Video: ‘I Definitely Hear the Critique’

  18-07-2023 22:10 via rollingstone.com
  
  “To be honest, it just wasn’t a thought we had," Sivan said
  
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• Troye Sivan Didn’t Realize His ‘Rush’ Video Only Featured Twinks

  18-07-2023 22:10 via rollingstone.com
  
  “I definitely hear the critique,” Sivan said. “To be honest, it just wasn’t a thought we had"
  
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• Italy investigates Placebo’s Brian Molko for calling far-right Prime Minister “racist” and “fascist”

  18-07-2023 21:59 via nme.com
  
  Placebo‘s frontman Brian Molko has been placed at the centre of an investigation after calling Italy’s prime minister “racist” and “fascist”.READ MORE: Placebo: “David Bowie taught me how to be a better person”The band’s frontman made the comments during the band’s set the Sonic Park festival in Stupinigi. During the show, Molko told the crowd in Italian: “Giorgia Meloni, piece of shit, fascist, racist.”
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• Jason Aldean Dismisses Backlash to ‘Try That in a Small Town’: It’s Not a ‘Pro-Lynching Song’

  18-07-2023 21:57 via rollingstone.com
  
  The country singer has been suffering a backlash since the release of the song's video, which CMT just pulled from its air
  
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• Warner Music Group and TikTok Ink Expansive Partnership Deal — Including ‘Commercial Music Library’ Licensing and Forthcoming ‘Alternative Economic Models’

  18-07-2023 21:53 via digitalmusicnews.com
  TikTok and Robert Kyncl-led Warner Music Group (WMG) have inked a “first-of-its-kind” expanded agreement extending to TikTok Music as well as the short-form video-sharing app itself and its Commercial Music Library. The Big Three label and the ByteDance-owned app (which also revealed an artist-promotion program called Elevate today) detailed their seemingly all-encompassing tie-up via a […]
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• Olivia Rodrigo Almost Cut Her ‘Fame F—er’ Lyric From ‘Vampire’

  18-07-2023 21:40 via rollingstone.com
  
  "I also think fame is more easily accessible now than it has ever been," she said
  
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• Beabadoobee Twirls Her Way Through Healing in ‘The Way Things Go’ Video

  18-07-2023 21:33 via rollingstone.com
  
  Singer released her first song since opening for Taylor Swift on tour
  
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• Jennifer Lopez celebrates first wedding anniversary to Ben Affleck by teasing new song

  18-07-2023 21:31 via music-news.com
  
  Jennifer Lopez is set to release her ninth studio album this year.
  
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• MJ Lenderman Blends Surreal Pixar Visions and Bob Dylan on New Song ‘Rudolph’

  18-07-2023 21:01 via rollingstone.com
  
  The single marks the Asheville, North Carolina rocker's first release for his new label, Anti-
  
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• Chicago House star DJ Deeon dies aged 56

  18-07-2023 21:00 via nme.com
  
  DJ Deeon, the Chicago-based DJ and producer who played a role in creating the ghetto house subgenre in the 90s, has died at the age of 56.
  A post made by an administrator on the DJ’s official Facebook page that was confirmed by his press representative read: “I am sorry to announce the legendary Artist, Producer, DJ, Label owner, and my friend Deeon ‘DJ Deeon’ Boyd gained his wings today.”
  It continued: “The family thanks you for your support and will announce
  
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• Travis Scott’s Egypt Concert Has Not Been Canceled, Live Nation Says

  18-07-2023 20:34 via rollingstone.com
  
  The concert giant refuted reports claiming the Pyramids of Giza show had been nixed, saying, "We can't wait to celebrate Utopia with you in Egypt"
  
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• Paul McCartney announces new podcast ‘McCartney: A Life In Lyrics’

  18-07-2023 19:53 via nme.com
  
  Paul McCartney has announced a new podcast titled ‘McCartney: A Life In Lyrics’, which will share the stories behind some of his best-known songs.READ MORE: The Beatles: every song ranked in order of greatnessEach episode will see Macca focusing on a single song from his work in the Beatles and Wings as well as his solo career. Tracks included in the first season of the podcast series include ‘Eleanor Rigby’, ‘Let It Be’ and ‘Live and Let Die’
  
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• Farm Aid Says Ticketmaster ‘Let Us Down’ After Buggy Ticketing Process

  18-07-2023 19:49 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Organizers of Farm Aid 2023 slammed Ticketmaster on Twitter for its buggy ticketing process. The September event takes place in Indiana, with general ticket sales happening this weekend. But numerous fans took to social media to complain about the checkout process, prompting organizers to call out Ticketmaster on social media. “Today’s on-sale for Farm Aid […]
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• Slowdive Preview ‘Everything Is Alive’ With ‘Skin in the Game’

  18-07-2023 19:23 via rollingstone.com
  
  It’s the second single from shoegaze icons' first album in six years
  
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• Burna Boy Concert Livestream Headed to Apple Music Live

  18-07-2023 19:22 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Burna Boy’s concert at London Stadium in June will be live streamed on Apple Music and TikTok.  The concert marked the first time an African artist headlined a stadium show in the U.K. Stormzy, J Hus and Dave, and Popcaan joined Burna Boy for the concert. “I had an unforgettable experience performing at London Stadium,” […]
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• Selena Gomez Unearths Video of Early ‘Lose You to Love Me’ Writing Session

  18-07-2023 19:08 via rollingstone.com
  
  Gomez said the clip captured one of the "best, most sincere moments" with her 2019 smash
  
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• will.i.am Teases Britney Spears Collaboration ‘Mind Your Business’

  18-07-2023 18:59 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Britney Spears has teamed up with will.i.am for a new collaboration teased “Mind Your Business.” The pop star is no stranger to working with the producer. Will executive produced her 2013 album, Britney Jean, and featured on the song “It Should Be Easy.” He also featured on her song “Big Fat Bass” on the 2011 […]
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• Brody Dalle speaks out on child custody battle with Josh Homme

  18-07-2023 18:36 via nme.com
  
  Content warning: This story contains discussion and descriptions of alleged domestic violence.
  Brody Dalle has spoken out about her tumultuous child custody battle with Josh Homme in a series of new Instagram posts.
  The two separated in 2019 following 14 years of marriage. In September 2021, Dalle filed temporary domestic violence restraining orders against Homme on behalf of their two sons, claiming they were scared he was going to hurt them.
  In the filing, it was claimed that the Queens Of The
  
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• TikTok Launches ‘Elevate’ Program to Provide Emerging Artists ‘With Meaningful Support Both In-App and Out in the World’

  18-07-2023 18:20 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Two months after expanding its “New Music” hashtag into “a global music discovery hub,” TikTok has debuted Elevate, which higher-ups are billing as the “first-ever program to identify, amplify and celebrate emerging artists.” The highly controversial video-sharing app announced the formal rollout of Elevate today. Now touting itself as “the ultimate platform for music discovery […]
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• Luke Combs Shows Off the Live Power of ‘Fast Car’ with New Stadium Performance Video

  18-07-2023 18:12 via rollingstone.com
  
  The cover of Tracy Chapman's ballad has become a radio juggernaut in just a few weeks time
  
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• Watch Zayn Malik’s teasers for new single ‘Love like This’

  18-07-2023 18:06 via nme.com
  
  Zayn Malik has teased his next single ‘Love Like This’ in a series of video teasers. Check them out below.READ MORE: ZAYN – ‘Nobody Is Listening’ review: ex-boybander crafts quietly purposeful popThe single will be the ex-One Direction member’s first original release in two years, following his third studio album ‘Nobody Is Listening’ from 2021, after recently signing a new deal with Mercury Records.
  The singer started teasing ‘Love Like This
  
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• Watch Rufus Wainwright Cover Neil Young’s ‘Harvest Moon’

  18-07-2023 18:04 via rollingstone.com
  
  It was a highlight of the singer's star-studded 50th birthday party in Montauk, New York
  
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• YG, Tyga, Saweetie Team for Co-Headlining Tour

  18-07-2023 17:57 via rollingstone.com
  
  14-date trek kicks off this fall
  
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• Jacob Lusk: 'I don't club. I'm sober, I don't drink or anything like that'

  18-07-2023 17:51 via music-news.com
  
  Jacob Lusk joins Hattie Collins on Apple Music for an in-depth discussion about his experience as one of Elton John’s phenomenal
  
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• Watch Self Esteem’s inspiring speech as she accepts honorary doctorate from University Of Sheffield

  18-07-2023 17:39 via nme.com
  
  Rebecca Lucy Taylor – better known as Self Esteem – has been awarded an honorary doctorate at the University of Sheffield. Check out her inspiring speech below.READ MORE: Self Esteem: “I want to use the palatable nature of pop to Trojan horse in my agenda”The 36-year-old musician already acts as a proud ambassador for Sheffield and was announced as being set to receive the award yesterday (July 17).
  The news was announced by the University of Sheffield on Twitter, in an u
  
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• Jennifer Lopez Celebrates Bennifer Wedding Anniversary With ‘Midnight Trip to Vegas’ Clip

  18-07-2023 17:31 via rollingstone.com
  
  The track celebrating the singer's Sin City nuptials with Ben Affleck will appear on her next album, This Is Me... Now
  
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• Matt Damon hails “epic” and “fantastic” Inhaler

  18-07-2023 17:11 via nme.com
  
  Matt Damon has revealed that he’s an Inhaler fan, hailing the Dublin-based band as both “epic” and “fantastic”.READ MORE: “We’re not here to be a mid-bill festival band – you have to keep pushing to the very top”During an interview with Toby Tarrant on Radio X, the actor was asked about his favourite music to which he replied: “Do you know who’s great? Have you guys been listening to Inhaler? Those guys are epic. So fantastic. The
  
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• Betty Who Will Make Her Broadway Debut in ‘Hadestown’

  18-07-2023 17:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Australian pop artist will play Persephone, queen of the Underworld, alongside Tony nominee Phillip Boykin, joining the hit musical as Hades
  
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• Ronan Keating to perform at festival days after brother's death

  18-07-2023 16:31 via music-news.com
  
  Ronan Keating will perform at Seinäjoki Speed Days on Saturday.
  
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• Fortune left behind by Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie revealed

  18-07-2023 16:12 via nme.com
  
  It has been revealed that Christine McVie had left behind a fortune of £70million at the time of her death.READ MORE: Christine McVie, 1943-2022: an eternal songbirdThe Fleetwood Mac keyboardist and singer died at the age of 79 last November after suffering an ischemic stroke and battling cancer. McVie was known for being behind some of the band’s biggest songs including ‘Don’t Stop’, ‘Little Lies’ and ‘Songbird’.
  Probate documents have now r
  
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• Elton John gives evidence in Kevin Spacey’s sex offence trial

  18-07-2023 15:14 via nme.com
  
  Sir Elton John and his partner David Furnish have given evidence as defence witnesses at the sexual assault trial of actor Kevin Spacey.
  The Hollywood actor – famed for his roles in American Beauty, Baby Driver, House Of Cards and more – is on trial accused of 12 sexual offences against four men between 2001 and 2013 including sexual assault and indecent assault. The 63-year-old has pleaded not guilty to all accusations.
  Now, while on trial following the allegations, music icon
  
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• What Are the Top Radio Songs of 2023 So Far?

  18-07-2023 15:01 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Miley Cyrus dominates the airwaves in the first half of 2023 with ‘Flowers’ as the top radio song. Meanwhile, Morgan Wallen and other country stars rule programmed audio streams like Pandora and SiriusXM. Take a look at the top radio songs in 2023 so far. Country music is growing increasingly popular on streaming platforms, with […]
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• The Who Announce Colossal ‘Who’s Next/Life House’ Deluxe Edition

  18-07-2023 15:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  The set will feature 89 previously unreleased tracks —including songs from the unfinished Life House project
  
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• Paul McCartney Will Open Up About His ‘Life in Lyrics’ in New Podcast

  18-07-2023 15:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  Building off his bestselling book, 'The Lyrics,' the Pushkin and iHeartPodcasts production will arrive this summer
  
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• Latto warns fans not to throw things at her on stage: “You’ll get your ass beat”

  18-07-2023 14:28 via nme.com
  
  Latto warned a fan to stop throwing things at her on stage at a recent show, threatening to “beat their ass”.READ MORE: Cheese wheels, ashes and sex toys: stop throwing shit at pop stars, pleaseThe Clay County rapper has been touring Europe, performing at multiple festivals across the continent, and last week appeared at the inaugural Rolling Loud Germany in Munich.
  While performing the chart-climbing internet hit ‘Put It On Da Floor’, a fan threw something at her. Withou
  
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• Watch ‘The Inbetweeners’ star James Buckley jam to Blur song with his son

  18-07-2023 14:02 via nme.com
  
  James Buckley has been learning Blur‘s ‘Coffee & TV’ with his son, Harrison, and shared the results in a video shared with fans.READ MORE: Soundtrack Of My Life – ‘The Inbetweeners’ star James BuckleyThe Inbetweeners actor, who played Jay Cartwright in the hit ’00s E4 sitcom, posted a clip of himself playing guitar and singing while his son shows off his skills on the bass.
  “We’ve had Blur fever in the house, but Harrison especially has f
  
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• Ringo Starr on “last” Beatles song created with help of AI: “It’s a beautiful track”

  18-07-2023 14:01 via nme.com
  
  Ringo Starr has shared his thoughts on the upcoming “Last” Beatles song, which has been created by Paul McCartney using help from artificial intelligence.READ MORE: In the age of AI Oasis, there’s no point being ordinaryThe track was first teased by McCartney last month during an interview with Radio 4’s Today Programme when he revealed that he’d used AI to help him finish a “final” Beatles song.
  According to the legendary songwriter and bassist, th
  
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• Will.i.am and Britney Spears confirm brand new song

  18-07-2023 13:04 via music-news.com
  
  Britney Spears is reuniting with will.i.am on the track 'Mind Your Business'.
  
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• Stormzy could drop new music 'sooner rather than later'

  18-07-2023 13:04 via music-news.com
  
  Stormzy could drop some new music "sooner rather than later".
  
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• Britney Spears and Will.i.am tease new single – coming today

  18-07-2023 12:59 via nme.com
  
  Britney Spears and Will.i.am have been teasing a new collaboration and hinted to fans that a new single is set to arrive later today (July 18).READ MORE: The story of Britney Spears’ ‘…Baby One More Time’News of the two joining forces arrived on both their social media platforms yesterday (July 17), with the former Black Eyed Peas frontman taking to Instagram to share a clip of an upcoming track.
  In the brief footage, white writing flashed upon the black background, read
  
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• Luke Combs is delighted to help Tracy Chapman hit 'new milestones'

  18-07-2023 11:39 via music-news.com
  
  Luke Combs is glad his version of 'Fast Far' has helped Tracy Chapman reach "new milestones".
  
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• (G)I-DLE add new Berlin, Macau and Singapore shows to 2023 ‘I am FREE-TY’ world tour

  18-07-2023 11:25 via nme.com
  
  K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE have announced their 2023 world tour, ‘I am FREE-TY’.READ MORE: (G)I-DLE – ‘I Love’ Review: a great concept suffers from repetitive and forgettable execution(G)I-DLE announced that they will be going on a world tour this year, following the release of their new mini-album ‘I Feel’, alongside its title track ‘Queencard’.
  It kicked off June 17 with a two-night concert in Seoul, South Korea. Meanwhile, the girl group ar
  
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• Blur’s Dave Rowntree shares his thoughts on Keir Starmer

  18-07-2023 11:11 via nme.com
  
  Blur’s Dave Rowntree has shared his opinion of Labour leader Keir Starmer in a new interview with NME.READ MORE: Blur: every album ranked in order of greatnessThe Britpop veteran was taking part in the latest installation of NME’s Does Rock N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! series when he was asked to recall key moments from throughout his career, including his work in politics.
  Alongside his role as the drummer for Blur, Rowntree has also had a successful career in politics throu
  
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• Dr Dre blasts 'grandfather' critics of modern day hip hop

  18-07-2023 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  Dr. Dr blasts critics of modern hip-hop and insists they sound like "somebody's f*****' grandfather".
  
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• will.i.am teases Britney Spears collaboration

  18-07-2023 10:16 via music-news.com
  
  will.i.am and Britney Spears previously worked together on Scream & Shout.
  
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• 'I don't like it': Miranda Lambert pauses concert to slam fans for 'worrying about their selfie'

  18-07-2023 09:04 via music-news.com
  
  Miranda Lambert paused her Las Vegas residency concert on Saturday (15.07.23) to hit out at some fans who were "worried about their selfie" rather than listening to her music, and insisted it was "p****** her off".
  
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• Alex James insists Blur's kids are more rock 'n' roll than them

  18-07-2023 09:04 via music-news.com
  
  Alex James jokes Blur's children are much more rock 'n' roll than the Britpop legends when it comes to their 16th birthdays.
  
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• Ronan Keating's brother dies in car crash

  18-07-2023 08:31 via music-news.com
  
  The singer, 46, has yet to comment on his brother's passing.
  
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