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• Kali Uchis Tops Emerging Artists Chart for First Time, Thanks to ‘Telepatía’

  31-03-2021 23:07 via billboard.com
  
  Kali Uchis hits No. 1 on Billboard’s Emerging Artists chart (dated April 3), becoming the top emerging act in the U.S. for the first time on the strength of her single “Telepatía” and parent album Sin Miedo (Del Amor y Otros Demonios).
  “Telepatía” earned 13.3 million U.S. streams and 3 million radio audience impressions and sold 1,700 downloads in the latest tracking week, according to MRC Data. It holds at its No. 2 best on the Hot Latin Songs chart,
  
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• WizKid shares video for new Tems collaboration ‘Essence’

  11-04-2021 11:17 via nme.com
  
  WizKid has shared a new video for ‘Essence’, his collaboration with Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems – watch it below.
  The track appears on ‘Made In Lagos’, WizKid’s lauded full-length album from 2020.READ MORE: WizKid – ‘Made In Lagos’ review: star quality and a sense of homecomingThe new video sees the pair lounging around the streets of Accra, Ghana. It’s the fourth video to be released from ‘Made In Lagos’.
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• Brent Faiyaz’s Sonder joins Jorja Smith for ‘Nobody But You’

  11-04-2021 11:16 via nme.com
  
  Sonder, the new project of Brent Faiyaz and producers Atu and Dpat, have shared a new collaboration with Jorja Smith.READ MORE: Five things we learned from our In Conversation video chat with Brent Faiyaz‘Nobody But You’ features an acoustic back-and-forth between Smith and Faiyaz poring over an emotional break-up. “Don’t want to fight anymore,” Smith sings. “Daytimes are silent as hell/ I wish that I could ignore all that you said.”
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• Joel Corry slid into RAYE's DMs

  11-04-2021 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  Joel Corry says he slid into RAYE's DMs in order to convince her to work on the track 'Bed' with him.
  
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• Watch Marcus Mumford gatecrash wife Carey Mulligan’s ‘SNL’ monologue

  11-04-2021 10:38 via nme.com
  
  Carey Mulligan hosted last night’s (April 10) episode of Saturday Night Live, and her opening monologue was gatecrashed by a surprise guest.
  During her customary opening speech, Mulligan’s husband, Mumford & Sons vocalist Marcus Mumford, made his presence be known from the audience.
  “I spent the last year quarantining in the English countryside with my husband and my two small children, which is the beginning of most horror movies,” Mulligan said to open the speech.
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• Watch Phoebe Bridgers smash a ukelele in ‘ZIWE’ variety show trailer

  11-04-2021 10:24 via nme.com
  
  Phoebe Bridgers joined Ziwe for a bout of ukelele-smashing in a trailer for the comedian and host’s new variety show.READ MORE: How guitar-smashing badass Phoebe Bridgers is putting the anarchy back into musicZiwe Fumudoh is best known for her Baited Instagram Live series, and is now set to bring her talents to a TV series that will feature “musical numbers, interviews and sketches that challenge America’s discomfort with race, politics, & other cultural issues.”
  
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• Watch Kid Cudi bring ‘Tequila Shots’ and ‘Sad People’ to ‘SNL’

  11-04-2021 09:51 via nme.com
  
  Kid Cudi was the musical guest on last night’s (April 10) episode of Saturday Night Live – watch his pair of performances below.READ MORE: Kid Cudi – ‘Man On The Moon III: The Chosen’ review: an art piece of epic highs and honest lowsThe latest episode, the 17th episode of the show’s 46th season, was hosted by Carey Mulligan.
  For the first of his two performances, Cudi donned a dress for a rendition of ‘Sad People’. He then performed ‘Te
  
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• Shawn 'Clown' Crahan explains Look Outside Your Window release delay

  11-04-2021 09:14 via music-news.com
  
  Slipknot rocker Shawn 'Clown' Crahan has revealed that the band are yet to release the 'Look Outside Your Window' album as they don't want to cause confusion.
  
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• St. Vincent: No one's flawless

  11-04-2021 09:04 via music-news.com
  
  St. Vincent has insisted no one has lived a "flawless life" as she slammed cancel culture after using her father's imprisonment as the inspiration behind her new album, 'Daddy’s Home'.
  
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• Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon joins TikTok, reacts to his favourite videos

  11-04-2021 07:11 via nme.com
  
  Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon is the latest musical act to join TikTok, mostly just to react to his favourite videos on the platform.
  On the handful of clips Vernon has posted so far, most of them show him duetting the works of others, showing a portion of his head as he silently watches on. @blobtower22#duet with @_devinnscott♬ original sound – Chris Tubbs
  On his personal Twitter account, Vernon said the app makes him feel different about social media.
  “TikTok is extremely wo
  
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• Slipknot’s Clown reveals why ‘Look Outside Your Window’ still isn’t out

  11-04-2021 07:09 via nme.com
  
  Slipknot‘s Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan has explained in more detail why the band’s unreleased album, ‘Look Outside Your Window’, is still on the shelf.
  The album was recorded by four members of the metal monoliths during sessions for their 2008 album ‘All Hope Is Gone’. In January 2020 Clown had said he, along with Jim Root, Corey Taylor and Sid Wilson, had intended to release the album of more “experimental, psychedelic” tunes on Christmas Da
  
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• Black Veil Brides reveal details of new album ‘The Phantom Tomorrow’

  11-04-2021 06:59 via nme.com
  
  Black Veil Brides have released details of their forthcoming studio album ‘The Phantom Tomorrow’, marking the announcement with a new single, ‘Fields Of Bone’.
  Frontman Andy Biersack had said in an Instagram post back in February the new album was “almost complete”. His announcement followed an album preview, single ‘Scarlet Cross’, released in 2019.
  On Friday (April 9), the Los Angeles rock outfit revealed their sixth studio album would be release
  
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• Beyonce & Jay-Z Share ‘Sin City’ Photo Album Following Their 13th Wedding Anniversary

  11-04-2021 03:09 via billboard.com
  
  Beyoncé uploaded a series of stylish new photos from a trip to Sin City with Jay-Z.
  On Saturday (April 10), the singer’s official website was updated with a number of pictures — many of Beyoncé herself, but some featuring Jay-Z, too. The couple celebrated their 13th wedding anniversary last week, on April 4.
  Beyoncé showed off a killer outfit — tweed shorts and a matching blazer with a fit made for her, accessorized with red heels — from all angles, a
  
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• Taylor Swift Fan Recreates All of Her Eras in One Viral TikTok Video

  11-04-2021 01:54 via billboard.com
  
  From “Our Song” to “Willow,” one Taylor Swift fan has recreated every one of the star’s iconic eras for a clip that’s racking up views on TikTok.
  The video, which has been viewed 3.4 million times and has received almost 1 million likes on TikTok as of Saturday (April 10), was first posted on Friday (April 9), the day Swift released her re-recorded Fearless (Taylor’s Version).
  TikTok user @juliiieanne, whose channel features a collection of Swift look-al
  
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• Britney Spears Posts Throwback Photo With Jamie Lynn & Justin Timberlake for Sister’s Birthday

  10-04-2021 23:31 via billboard.com
  
  Britney Spears went way back in the photo archives to wish her sister, Jamie Lynn, a belated happy birthday.
  The pop star opted to share a fun snapshot on Instagram Friday night (April 9) from several years ago that happened to feature the both of them and Justin Timberlake.
  In the picture, all eyes are on a young Jamie Lynn, who appears to be entertaining a small crowd of people including big sister Britney with her former boyfriend Timberlake.“Happy belated birthday to this beautiful sou
  
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• Dave surprises fans with new tracks ‘Titanium’ and ‘Mercury’

  10-04-2021 23:18 via nme.com
  
  Dave has dropped off a pair of surprise new tracks – listen to ‘Titanium’ and ‘Mercury’ below.READ MORE: Dave at the Brits: how his searing performance of ‘Black’ took on every racist tosser in the countryThe artist, who released his Mercury Music Prize-winning debut ‘Psychodrama‘ in 2019, recorded the tracks in a moment of “pure inspiration”, according to a press release.
  ‘Titanium’ was teased by the rapper a couple o
  
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• Watch Demi Lovato perform new single ‘Dancing With The Devil’ on ‘Fallon’

  10-04-2021 22:35 via nme.com
  
  Demi Lovato performed her new single ‘Dancing With The Devil’ on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon yesterday (April 9) – watch it below.READ MORE: Demi Lovato – ‘Dancing with the Devil… the Art of Starting Over’ review: raw, cathartic popThe singer, who released her new album ‘Dancing With The Devil… The Art Of Starting Over’ earlier this month (April 2), also sat down with Fallon to discuss the album, collaboratin
  
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• Ruff Ryders co-founder says DMX’s final album is one of his “best”

  10-04-2021 21:50 via nme.com
  
  Ruff Ryders Entertainment co-founder Darrin “Dee” Dean has said that DMX‘s final album is probably one of his “best”.READ MORE: DMX, 1970 – 2021: hip-hop giant who shone brightest in the darknessThe legendary rapper, whose real name was Earl Simmons, died yesterday (April 9) at the age of 50. He was first hospitalised following a heart attack as a result of a reported overdose on April 3, where he had remained in intensive care since.
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• Lana Del Rey Gets Backlash After Sharing Photos of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip

  10-04-2021 21:35 via billboard.com
  
  Lana Del Rey is receiving backlash on social media after showing her admiration for the longtime romance between the UK’s Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.
  Following news of Philip’s death on Friday (April 9), the 35-year-old songstress paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh by posting several vintage photos of the royal couple, who were married for 73 years.
  “I’ve always loved the way they loved,” Del Rey captioned the pictures on Instagram.In one image, Queen Eliz
  
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• Brian May reveals that Queen have been working on new music

  10-04-2021 20:02 via nme.com
  
  Brian May has revealed that Queen have been in the studio working on new music – although so far nothing good has come out of the sessions.READ MORE: ‘Queen days’: Brian May reflects on his rock ‘n’ roll journeyThe band’s remaining members, May and Roger Taylor, have been performing live with singer Adam Lambert for over a decade, but have never recorded any new material with him.
  Speaking in a new interview, May said that the three of them have actually
  
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• BTS Announces Bang Bang Con 21 Virtual Event

  10-04-2021 19:53 via billboard.com
  
  BTS’ Bang Bang Con is returning in 2021.
  The K-pop band took to social media on Saturday (April 10) to announce Bang Bang Con 21. The virtual event is scheduled to take place on April 17 at 3 p.m. KST on the septet’s official YouTube channel BANGTANTV.
  “BTS concert in your room #BANGBANGCON21 coming soon!” the group wrote on Instagram.Billboard has reached out to BTS’ representatives for further details.
  Last April’s inaugural Bang Bang Con was a free two-day
  
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• BTS Announces Bang Bang Con 2021 Virtual Event

  10-04-2021 19:53 via billboard.com
  
  BTS’ Bang Bang Con is returning in 2021.
  The K-pop band took to social media on Saturday (April 10) to announce Bang Bang Con 21. The virtual event is scheduled to take place on April 17 at 3 p.m. KST on the septet’s official YouTube channel BANGTANTV.
  “BTS concert in your room #BANGBANGCON21 coming soon!” the group wrote on Instagram.Billboard has reached out to BTS’ representatives for further details.
  Last April’s inaugural Bang Bang Con was a free two-day
  
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• The Wallflowers announce first album in almost a decade

  10-04-2021 19:12 via nme.com
  
  The Wallflowers have announced details of their first album in almost a decade.READ MORE: Bob Dylan – ‘Rough And Rowdy Ways’ review: arguably his grandest poetic statement yetJakob Dylan and co. will release ‘Exit Wounds’, the long awaited follow-up to 2012’s ‘Glad All Over’, on July 9 via New West Records.
  Produced by Butch Walker, their seventh studio album is mixed by Chris Dugan and features singer-songwriter Shelby Lynne on four of i
  
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• 5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (April 10)

  10-04-2021 18:38 via billboard.com
  
  From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.
  Nicky Jam’s Bakery
  After telling all about his Miami-based restaurant idea at the 2020 Latin Music Week last fall, Nicky Jam officially inaugurated “La Industria Bakery and Cafe” in Bayside Marketplace on Friday (April 9). Named after his management company, the b
  
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• Demi Lovato Recalls Comfort of Owning Her Truth in Docuseries: ‘Nothing Anyone Can Say Will Shake Me’

  10-04-2021 18:24 via billboard.com
  
  Demi Lovato discussed her intensely personal docuseries Dancing With the Devil on Friday (April 9) with Jimmy Fallon.
  The series debuted at this year’s virtual South by Southwest festival and details the Grammy-nominated singer’s struggles with drug abuse, self-harm and eating disorders.
  Fallon, declaring that he won’t allow himself to get emotional, referred to the series as “rough and tough” and asked Lovato if it felt “odd” to be that honest about her
  
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• Miguel releases fourth EP in ‘Art Dealer Chic’ series

  10-04-2021 18:00 via nme.com
  
  Miguel has released the fourth instalment in his ‘Art Dealer Chic’ series – you can listen to it below.READ MORE: Miguel interview: From teenage preacher to California R&B starThe new EP, which arrives with a video for new song ‘So I Lie’, comes two weeks after the singer reissued the first three volumes in the series.
  Speaking about the project, Miguel said: “I’ve been doing a lot of work to consider and refine my beliefs in the last few years.
  
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• Royal Blood:'Watching him [Josh Homme] in the studio just blew our minds'

  10-04-2021 17:01 via music-news.com
  
  On this week's episode of Elton John’s Rocket Hour on Apple Music 1, Elton chats with Royal Blood about their anticipated new album 'Typhoons'
  
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• The Libertines announce details of Christmas 2021 UK tour

  10-04-2021 16:00 via nme.com
  
  The Libertines have announced a series of winter tour dates later this year.READ MORE: The Libertines live: The likely lads ascend once again at a riotous Bristol gigThe ‘Giddy Up A Ding-Dong Tour’ will see the group play 15 dates across the UK this November and December – including two dates at London’s O2 Forum, the location of some of the bands most celebrated shows in 2003.
  It will be the group’s first tour in two years and tickets for the shows will go on sale
  
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• Watch Kali Uchis bring new single ‘Telepatía’ to ‘Fallon’

  10-04-2021 15:45 via nme.com
  
  Kali Uchis brought her new single ‘Telepatía’ to late-night television this week – watch her perform on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon below.
  The song appears on the singer’s recent album ‘Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios) ∞’, which came out last November, and recently got its own video.READ MORE: Kali Uchis – ‘Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios) ∞’ review: a divine, boundary busting second albumFor
  
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• Sparks reveal that they’re working on new music in the studio

  10-04-2021 15:28 via nme.com
  
  Sparks have revealed that they’re working on new music.READ MORE: ‘The Sparks Brothers’ review: Edgar Wright’s revealing deep dive into odd-pop’s LA pioneersIn a post on social media, the brothers shared a picture from the studio with the caption “#newsparksalbum”.
  In an accompanying picture, Ron and Russell Mael can be seen inside the studio wearing masks whilst Russell can be seen holding up a sign that reads: “SHHH! SPARKS RECORDING!”
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