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• Liam Payne Shelves South America Tour Following Hospitalization To Treat ‘Bad Kidney Infection’

  25-08-2023 23:25 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Liam Payne has officially shelved his South America tour, which had been scheduled for next month, after developing “a bad kidney infection.” The 29-year-old took to social media this afternoon to reveal the unfortunate news, which has canceled shows that would have taken place on September 1st (in Lima, Peru), the 3rd (Bogota, Colombia), the […]
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• Warner Music China Signs R&B Star Elva Hsiao — With Global Expansion Plans

  25-08-2023 23:14 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Warner Music China signs Greater China’s R&B star and pioneer, Elva Hsiao, to introduce her music through WMG’s international network to a new global audience. Warner Music China has announced the addition of Elva Hsiao to enhance its star-studded roster even further. Hsiao is one of Greater China’s most prominent stars and a pioneer of […]
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• Warner Music China Signs R&B Star Elva Hsiao

  25-08-2023 23:14 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Warner Music China signs Greater China’s R&B star and pioneer, Elva Hsiao, to introduce her music through WMG’s international network to a new global audience. Warner Music China has announced the addition of Elva Hsiao to enhance its star-studded roster even further. Hsiao is one of Greater China’s most prominent stars and a pioneer of […]
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• Dave teams up with Tiakola for ‘Meridian’ and ‘Special’

  25-08-2023 23:07 via nme.com
  
  Dave has collaborated with French rapper Tiakola for two new songs, ‘Meridian’ and ‘Special’.READ MORE: Dave live at Reading Festival 2022 review: a statement-making setThe tracks see the two rappers trade verses back and forth in English, French and Yoruba, while ‘Meridian’ is accompanied by a video shot in Paris, London and New York.
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• Bob Dylan Center announces new annual songwriter fellowship

  25-08-2023 23:07 via nme.com
  
  The Bob Dylan Center has launched a new yearly songwriter fellowship in partnership with Universal Music Publishing Group.READ MORE: Bob Dylan – ‘Rough And Rowdy Ways’ review: arguably his grandest poetic statement yetAnnounced Wednesday (August 23), the fellowship will see two recipients awarded annually with a $40,000 (£31,784) project stipend, along with public engagement and presentation opportunities, time in the Bob Dylan Archive, mentorship, studio time at Leo
  
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• Spotify CEO Daniel Ek Plays Vulnerable Tech Billionaire, Shares ‘Struggle With Wanting To Be Liked’

  25-08-2023 22:31 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Spotify CEO Daniel Ek opens up about his ‘guiding motto’ and the struggles of ‘wanting to be liked’ — and gets responses from fellow tech billionaires Mark Cuban and Elon Musk. Let’s hug this one out — three comma club style. Sometimes, even the rich and famous struggle with wanting to be liked, as evidenced […]
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• Spotify CEO Daniel Ek Plays Vulnerable Tech Billionaire, Reveals ‘Struggle With Wanting To Be Liked’

  25-08-2023 22:31 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Spotify CEO Daniel Ek opens up about his ‘guiding motto’ and the struggles of ‘wanting to be liked’ — and gets responses from fellow tech billionaires Mark Cuban and Elon Musk. Let’s hug this one out — three comma club style. Sometimes, even the rich and famous struggle with wanting to be liked, as evidenced […]
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• Spotify CEO Daniel Ek Plays the Vulnerable Tech Billionaire, Shares ‘Struggle With Wanting To Be Liked’

  25-08-2023 22:31 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Spotify CEO Daniel Ek opens up about his ‘guiding motto’ and the struggles of ‘wanting to be liked’ — and gets responses from fellow tech billionaires Mark Cuban and Elon Musk. Sometimes, even the rich and famous struggle with wanting to be liked, as evidenced by Spotify co-founder and CEO Daniel Ek’s post on Twitter […]
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• Spotify CEO Daniel Ek Opens Up About the Struggles of Wanting to Be Liked

  25-08-2023 22:31 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Spotify CEO Daniel Ek opens up about his ‘guiding motto’ and the struggles of wanting to be liked — and gets responses from fellow tech billionaires Mark Cuban and Elon Musk. Sometimes, even the rich and famous struggle with wanting to be liked, as evidenced by Spotify co-founder and CEO Daniel Ek’s post on Twitter […]
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• Miley Cyrus Says She Was Unaware of Sinéad O’Connor’s ‘Fragile Mental State’ During ‘Wrecking Ball’ Dispute

  25-08-2023 21:58 via rollingstone.com
  
  “God bless Sinéad O’Connor for real, in all seriousness," the singer shared, reflecting on O'Connor's criticism of the "Wrecking Ball" music video from a decade ago
  
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• Previously unheard Frankie Knuckles remix released

  25-08-2023 21:56 via nme.com
  
  A Frankie Knuckles remix that was first created a decade ago has finally seen the light of day.
  The remix – a reworking of ‘Waiting On You’ by Ultra Naté and Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child – was created by the late house DJ and Eric Kupper under their Director’s Cut alias.
  Speaking on the track, Ultra Naté said: “The remix was blessed by my mentor, big brother and cultural icon, Frankie Knuckles, officially ‘The Godfather of Hou
  
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• Liam Payne postpones South American tour due to “serious kidney infection”

  25-08-2023 21:54 via nme.com
  
  Liam Payne has postponed his upcoming South American tour after being hospitalised with a “serious kidney infection”.
  The former One Direction star made the announcement with an Instagram video today (August 25).
  “It’s with a heavy heart I have to tell you that we have no other choice but to postpone my upcoming tour of South America,” Payne wrote in the caption. “Over the past week I’ve been in hospital with a serious kidney infection, it’s someth
  
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• CTS Eventim Financials Reveal 39% Revenue Growth in H1 2023

  25-08-2023 21:45 via digitalmusicnews.com
  CTS Eventim has exceeded €1 billion ($1.8B) in revenue during the first six months of the financial year—for the first time. Here’s the latest. The German promoter and ticketing company says the diversity of its music and sports events in concert with strong demand helped achieve that milestone. “Highlights in the first half of the […]
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• Watch Justin Bieber appear in SZA’s music video for ‘Snooze’

  25-08-2023 21:05 via nme.com
  
  SZA has premiered the music video for ‘Snooze’, featuring Justin Bieber and a host of other stars.READ MORE: SZA – ‘SOS’ review: a comeback album well worth the waitThe video sees her in various romantic scenarios – cuddling, dancing, hanging out and occasionally arguing – with various men, including Bieber, actors Woody McClain and Beef‘s Young Mazino and producer and songwriter Benny Blanco (who has also worked with Bieber as well as with SZA her
  
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• South Korea’s Melon Streaming Service and Circle Chart Move To Ban Muted Streams: ‘We Hope To More Accurately Reflect the K-Pop Industry’

  25-08-2023 20:41 via digitalmusicnews.com
  As diehard fans – and especially K-pop fanatics – continue to organize carefully coordinated listening campaigns to boost their favorite acts’ releases, South Korean music service Melon and the Circle Chart are ceasing counting muted streams. These steps to stem the tide of streams racked up without actual listening just recently came to light in […]
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• Burna Boy Is His Own Best (And Worst) Hype Man on ‘I Told Them …’

  25-08-2023 20:41 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Nigerian pop star's lack of self-awareness gets in the way of a musical triumph.
  
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• Burna Boy Is His Own Best (And Worst) Hype Man on ‘I Told Them…’

  25-08-2023 20:41 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Nigerian pop star's lack of self-awareness gets in the way of a musical triumph.
  
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• Oliver Anthony Pushes Back on Right-Wing News Trying to ‘Identify With Me Like I’m One of Them’

  25-08-2023 20:40 via rollingstone.com
  
  "Rich Men North of Richmond" songwriter also calls out the left for misinterpreting his lyrics: "I’m gonna write, produce, and distribute authentic music that represents people and not politics"
  
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• Oliver Anthony Bashes Right-Wing Media for Co-Opting Viral Hit

  25-08-2023 20:40 via rollingstone.com
  
  "It’s aggravating seeing people on conservative news try to identify with me like I’m one of them," says the "Rich Men North of Richmond" singer
  
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• Noel Gallagher discusses who would play an Oasis reunion line-up

  25-08-2023 20:21 via nme.com
  
  Noel Gallagher has shared who he thinks would play in an Oasis reunion line-up if that day is to ever come.READ MORE: Noel Gallagher: “The world is a beautiful place – it’s just inhabited by c**ts”The musician, who released his latest High Flying Birds album ‘Council Skies’ back in June, was speaking in a Q&A at The Rose Theatre in Kingston on Wednesday (August 23) where he took questions from the audience.
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• Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, BLACKPINK and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week

  25-08-2023 20:12 via rollingstone.com
  
  Looking for the week's best new music? Check out our Songs You Need to Know playlist
  
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• Watch Taylor Swift debut ‘I Forgot That You Existed’ and ‘Sweet Nothing’ live

  25-08-2023 20:03 via nme.com
  
  Taylor Swift played two deep cuts live for the first time at the first international ‘Eras’ show – check out fan-filmed footage of them both below.READ MORE: Taylor Swift re-recordings: everything we know about the albumsDuring a show in Mexico City last night (August 24), Swift gave ‘I Forgot That You Existed’ from 2019’s ‘Lover‘ and ‘Sweet Nothing’ from last year’s ‘Midnights’ their live debuts during the ‘surp
  
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• Carly Rae Jepsen joins artists to leave Scooter Braun’s management roster

  25-08-2023 19:40 via nme.com
  
  Carly Rae Jepsen has been confirmed as the latest artist to have exited Scooter Braun’s management roster.READ MORE: Carly Rae Jepsen – ‘The Loneliest Time’ review: slick sounds from a cult pop heroBraun is one of the most successful managers in the world, with clients including Justin Bieber, David Guetta, and Black Eyed Peas on his roster, as per his official website.
  Earlier this week, however, it was reported that Demi Lovato and Ariana Grande
  
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• Jonas Brothers Make Switchfoot’s ‘The Beautiful Letdown’ Their Own on New Cover

  25-08-2023 19:15 via rollingstone.com
  
  The track is part of a collection of covers celebrating Switchfoot's 20th anniversary re-record of their 2003 album
  
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• Hozier nets first-ever Number 1 album with 'Unreal Unearth'

  25-08-2023 18:55 via music-news.com
  
  Hozier celebrates his first-ever Official Number 1 album with Unreal Unearth this week.
  
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• Dua Lipa claims her fourth UK Number 1 single with 'Dance The Night'

  25-08-2023 18:54 via music-news.com
  
  Dua Lipa officially claims her fourth UK Number 1 single today as Dance The Night struts to Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart.
  
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• Liam Payne Puts Tour on Hold While Recovering From Kidney Infection

  25-08-2023 18:41 via rollingstone.com
  
  "It’s something I wouldn’t wish on anyone, and doctors orders are that I now need to rest and recover," the singer shared on social media while announcing the cancellation of his South American shows
  
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• SZA Tries and Fails at Love (With Justin Bieber) in New ‘Snooze’ Video

  25-08-2023 18:37 via rollingstone.com
  
  The video also stars actors Woody McClain and Young Mazino, as well as her SOS collaborator Benny Blanco
  
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• Lil TJay fails to “arrive on site” at Leeds Festival 2023

  25-08-2023 18:32 via nme.com
  
  Lil TJay has failed to “arrive on site” at Leeds Festival 2023, with organisers saying they have been unable to contact him.READ MORE: Reading Festival 2023 liveblog: all of the weekend’s action as it happensThe American rapper was due on the Main Stage West today (August 25) between 16:35 – 17:10, but the festival has put out a statement on screens to say they’re currently unsure of his whereabouts.
  “Unfortunately, Lil Tjay hasn’t arrived on site and we
  
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• The Isley Brothers headed to court over band name trademark

  25-08-2023 18:03 via nme.com
  
  It has been revealed that The Isley Brothers will be heading to court over the rights to the Isley Brothers band name.
  The brothers – Rudolph and Ronald Isley – have been in a legal dispute over owning the rights to their band’s name since earlier this year. As reported by Billboard, in a ruling handed down on Wednesday, August 23, Judge Thomas M. Durkin refused to dismiss Rudolph’s lawsuit against Ronald.
  In the lawsuit, Rudolph has accused his brother Ronald o
  
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• Zach Bryan Delivers Late-Night Conversations Destined to Fill Arenas

  25-08-2023 18:02 via rollingstone.com
  
  The country superstar's self-titled new album mixes hooky Nashville storytelling with Americana realism
  
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• Ariana Grande Marks ‘Yours Truly’ Anniversary With New Live Videos, Mac Miller Tribute

  25-08-2023 17:52 via rollingstone.com
  
  The pop star shared the first of several performance clips, starting with "Daydreamin'" and "Honeymoon Avenue"
  
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• Polo G arrested on robbery, kidnapping and assault charges

  25-08-2023 17:44 via nme.com
  
  Polo G has been arrested in California due to an incident allegedly involving his younger brother, the rapper Trench Baby.
  According to a spokesperson from the Los Angeles Police Department, at 8:30am on Wednesday, August 24, four robbery suspects were detained at a home in Chatsworth, California that was listed as the rapper’s current home address (via PEOPLE).
  The LAPD spokesperson said police had arrived at the property with a search warrant. As reported by Pitchfork, according to a&nbs
  
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• Taylor Swift Makes Live Debuts of ‘Sweet Nothing,’ ‘I Forgot That You Existed’ in Mexico City

  25-08-2023 17:42 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Midnights and Lover tracks were the surprise songs on night one of four in CDMX
  
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• Tove Styrke joins new Stockholm production of David Bowie’s ‘Lazarus’ musical

  25-08-2023 17:01 via nme.com
  
  Tove Styrke has joined the cast of a new Stockholm production of David Bowie‘s Lazarus musical.READ MORE: The cast of Lazarus look back on David Bowie’s final masterpieceThe Swedish singer will feature in the new production, which is set to premiere on February 15, 2024 at the Göta Lejon theatre, alongside Linus Wahlgren, Simon J Berger, Björn Bengtsson, Christopher Wollter, Lisa Larsson and more.
  “I’ve been dying to tell you this,” Styrke w
  
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• Scowl Refuse to Let the Bastards Grind Them Down

  25-08-2023 17:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  Kat Moss' Santa Cruz hardcore band has found fans in Fred Durst and Hayley Williams, played at Madison Square Garden, and teamed up with Taco Bell — and she's sick of the "industry plant" shit
  
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• Meet Luh Tyler, the 17-Year-Old Phenom Taking Over the Rap World

  25-08-2023 16:44 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Florida-born MC just dropped a new set of tracks that prove he's gunning for the top of the rap game
  
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• It’s Never Been More Dangerous for Trans Musicians to Tour

  25-08-2023 16:43 via rollingstone.com
  
  Trans artists are trying to find a safe way to navigate the road amid draconian legislation and hateful rhetoric: “It’s absolutely terrifying”
  
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• Lil Yachty Continues Hot Streak With Song, EP ‘Tesla’

  25-08-2023 16:42 via rollingstone.com
  
  Rapper continues tradition of celebrating his birthday with new music
  
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• Miley Cyrus dedicates song to Sinéad O'Connor during TV special

  25-08-2023 16:31 via music-news.com
  
  Miley Cyrus released her new ABC TV special on 24 August.
  
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• Listen to Zach Bryan and Kacey Musgraves’ Simmering Duet ‘I Remember Everything’

  25-08-2023 16:30 via rollingstone.com
  
  The collab appears on Bryan's new self-titled album, out now
  
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• Everybody On Mute: Beyoncé’s Sound Drops Out at Arizona ‘Renaissance’ Tour Show

  25-08-2023 16:23 via rollingstone.com
  
  During "Alien Superstar," technical difficulties momentarily derailed the show
  
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• The 30 Best Arctic Monkeys Songs

  25-08-2023 16:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  Celebrating the Sheffield band's finest moments, from dirty dance floors to the Information-Action Ratio, and everywhere in between
  
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• Ashnikko announces surprise Reading Festival 2023 set

  25-08-2023 15:56 via nme.com
  
  Ashnikko is set to play a secret set at Reading Festival 2023 today (August 25) – get all the details below.READ MORE: Reading Festival 2023 liveblog: all of the weekend’s action as it happensOn the day the pop star releases their debut album ‘WEEDKILLER’, they will play the Festival Republic Stage at Reading at 4pm.
  It’s not yet clear whether a set at Leeds later in the weekend will follow.
  Reviewing Ashnikko’s debut album, NME said: “The North Car
  
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• Omar Apollo Leaves Home in Search of Healing on New Single ‘Ice Slippin’

  25-08-2023 15:50 via rollingstone.com
  
  The song will appear on Omar Apollo's forthcoming EP Live For Me, out October 6
  
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• The 1975 tease UK and European tour announcement

  25-08-2023 15:32 via nme.com
  
  Posters have been spotted at Reading Festival, teasing a forthcoming UK and European tour announcement from The 1975.READ MORE: The 1975 live in London: a celebration amidst online furoreThe band are headlining Reading & Leeds this weekend, stepping in for Lewis Capaldi, who announced that he would be taking a break from all live performances for the time being following his Glastonbury showcase to focus on his mental and physical health.
  At the shows, the band
  
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• Noel Gallagher explains the “crucial” positioning of his guitar

  25-08-2023 15:22 via nme.com
  
  Noel Gallagher has explained the reason behind the “crucial” positioning of his guitar while he is on stage.READ MORE: Oasis – every album ranked and ratedThe former Oasis guitarist previously recalled the stress he experienced in the lead-up to his first show with the band because he’d “never played guitar standing up”.  Gallagher believes that the way in which he held his guitar the first time was “crucial”.
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• Yard Act shout out Sam Fender and bring out the dancers to open main stage at Reading 2023

  25-08-2023 15:20 via nme.com
  
  Yard Act opened the main stage at Reading 2023 today (Friday August 25), paying tribute to Sam Fender as well as airing some impressive choreography. Check out photos, footage, and more below.READ MORE: Reading Festival 2023 liveblog: all of the weekend’s action as it happensWhile many gathered at the BBC Radio 1 Dance Stage to catch the surprise secret set from Bombay Bicycle Club, Yard Act pulled an impressive crowd to open the Main Stage East.
  “Ladies and gentlemen, please we
  
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• Bombay Bicycle Club kick off Reading & Leeds Festival with a surprise set

  25-08-2023 15:16 via nme.com
  
  Bombay Bicycle Club have kicked off the first day of Reading & Leeds Festival 2023 with a surprise slot. Find footage and the setlist below.READ MORE: Reading Festival 2023 liveblog: All of the weekend’s action as it happensLaunching the festival with a bang, the British indie heavyweights took to the stage for the first time in nearly ten years and broke out some of their fan favourites.
  The band’s surprise set was confirmed yesterday (August 24). The members also teased the mom
  
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• Blackpink Fire Off a Warning Shot With First Song of 2023: Don’t Mess With ‘the Girls’

  25-08-2023 14:57 via rollingstone.com
  
  Track for the group's new mobile game marks their first since releasing Born Pink last year
  
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