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• Paris Hilton appears to confirm Britney Spears and Elton John collaboration

  04-08-2022 12:24 via nme.com
  
  Britney Spears has joined forces with Elton John for a new collaboration, according to Paris Hilton.READ MORE: Controlling Britney Spears review: toxic conservatorship back under the microscopePage Six claimed last week that the pair had been “secretly recording” a joint version of John’s classic 1972 single ‘Tiny Dancer’ as part of Spears’ reported return to music.
  The outlet reported that the two singers would release the song at some point this mo
  
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• The Jamaican Riddim That’s Shown Up Across 2000s Hits, Arab Pop, and Now, ‘BbY WOW’

  05-09-2026 20:17 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Karol G collab is Number One on Spotify's Global charts, and many listeners will recognize its drum pattern from hits by Nina Sky, Sean Paul, and more
  
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• Ed Sheeran brings out Camila Cabello at MetLife Stadium

  05-09-2026 19:32 via music-news.com
  
  Ed Sheeran surprised thousands of fans at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium during a recent performance on his ongoing 'The Loop Tour'
  
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• Lainey Wilson to Return as Host of 2026 CMA Awards

  05-09-2026 18:46 via rollingstone.com
  
  60th anniversary award show marks singer's third straight year leading Country Music's Biggest Night
  
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• KATSEYE make triumphant London debut with sold out O2 shows

  05-09-2026 18:35 via music-news.com
  
  Global pop group KATSEYE made a triumphant return to the UK, selling out two nights at London’s O2 arena as part of their ongoing 'WILDWORLD TOUR'.
  
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• Phoebe Bridgers Talks ‘Super Intimidating’ Acting Debut at ‘Primetime’ Venice Premiere

  05-09-2026 17:04 via rollingstone.com
  
  “She’s unbelievable,” Robert Pattinson said of his musician co-star. "Even on the first day, she was so relaxed"
  
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• CDs Are Back, and We Think We Know Why

  05-09-2026 17:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  Data shows that Gen Z fans are listening to music from the Nineties and earlier on those shiny round discs
  
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• 50 Years Ago Today: The Clash Battled With Angry Hecklers at One of Their First Concerts

  05-09-2026 16:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  Just months after they formed, the Clash played at London's Roundhouse, where they unveiled classics like "London's Burning" and "1977," even if many in the crowd couldn't have cared less
  
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• Watch 24 Different Versions of ‘Go Your Own Way’ by Fleetwood Mac and Their Offshoots

  05-09-2026 15:30 via rollingstone.com
  
  Ever since Lindsey Buckingham wrote one of rock's greatest breakup songs, Fleetwood Mac have been unable to leave a concert stage without playing it
  
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• Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis Says ‘I’m Innocent’ in First Interview Since Tupac Murder Conviction

  05-09-2026 15:14 via rollingstone.com
  
  "Man, they lied about me so much. I don’t even know where to begin. All those cops in there was lying like a motherfucker," Davis says of witness testimony
  
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• The Darkness announce surprise ‘Crock Of Hits’ intimate London Moth Club show

  05-09-2026 12:42 via nme.com
  
  The Darkness have announced a surprise intimate show at London’s Moth Club. Find all the details below.READ MORE: The Darkness on being part of Christmas and “one of the last proper rock ’n’ roll bands”The show comes ahead of the band’s big UK arena tour in support of their 2025 album ‘Dreams On Toast’. Those shows kick off in December – you can see a full list of dates here and find any remaining tickets here.
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• Big Sean and Kanye West reunite after feud with surprise appearance at Chicago concert

  05-09-2026 11:40 via nme.com
  
  Big Sean and Kanye West reunited after years of feuding during West’s Chicago concert. Find all the details below.READ MORE: Donda 2: Kanye West’s ego is scuppering these half-baked, dashed-off sounding songsBig Sean made a surprise appearance during West‘s homecoming concert at Soldier Field in Chicago last night (September 4) to perform his hit ‘I Don’t Fuck With You’.
  The moment came after years of public tension between the two. They were once close,
  
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• Watch Jay-Z bring out Giggs and Lauryn Hill as he kicks off London 30th anniversary shows at Tottenham Hotspurs Stadium

  05-09-2026 09:55 via nme.com
  
  Jay-Z‘s first headline solo show in the UK in more than a decade saw him bring out Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Giggs. Watch the footage below.READ MORE: Made In America 2019: 10 top performances from Jay-Z’s Philly festival to revisit onlineThe rapper has brought his massive ‘JAŸ-Z 30’ world tour – which is marking the 30th anniversary of his debut album ‘Reasonable Doubt’ – to the UK this week, headlining Tottenham Hotspur Stadium yeste
  
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• Freddie Mercury mural unveiled at Wembley Park for 80th birthday

  05-09-2026 09:32 via music-news.com
  
  Wembley Park has unveiled a 30ft anamorphic mural of Freddie Mercury across its Spanish Steps to celebrate what would have been the Queen frontman’s
  
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• Prince’s estate responds to Timeless AI allegations

  05-09-2026 08:57 via music-news.com
  
  Prince’s estate has responded after fans claimed AI was used on his new posthumous album Timeless and has asked for “kindness and respect” going forward.
  
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• Jay-Z celebrates Beyonce's birthday at London show

  05-09-2026 08:31 via music-news.com
  
  Jay-Z celebrated Beyonce's birthday with a special shoutout, singalong and fireworks on the opening night of his London tour.
  
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• Latest Music Industry Hires: AEG Presents Germany, Gotobeat, Vandall, Xelon, Warner Music, Mattel, Paladin Artists

  05-09-2026 01:41 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Gotobeat head of festivals Mike Lightford (left) and CEO Max Busin. Photo Credit: Gotobeat
  Here’s a recap of recent music industry hires and in-house promotions as of September 4th, 2026.
  If you have a job shuffle to share, we’re all ears. Send us a note to [email protected]. If you’d like to post a job on our Job Board, just send us a request to [email protected]. And, keep track of all the latest music industry hires here.
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• Dolly Parton’s Sister Stella Speaks Out Against ‘AI and Endless Garbage’ Posted Online After Icon’s Death

  05-09-2026 01:38 via rollingstone.com
  
  Stella Parton urged people to "show more compassion and wisdom" moving forward
  
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• ‘AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act’ Inches Closer to Becoming Law

  05-09-2026 01:33 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Photo Credit: Miguel Alcântara
  The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act is scheduled for a standalone floor vote in the U.S. House of Representatives during the week of September 14.
  On Thursday, a report from the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) revealed that U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) has scheduled the ‘AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act’ for a standalone floor vote during the week of September 14.
  The announcement not only curbs concerns that the legisla
  
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• NFL, Roc Nation Reveal 2026 ‘Songs of the Season’—Lil Uzi Vert, Infinity Song, Memphis Bleek Top List

  04-09-2026 23:48 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Photo Credit: NFL / Roc Nation
  The NFL and Roc Nation announce the 2026 Songs of the Season, an initiative that brings a dynamic lineup of artists to soundtrack the NFL season.
  The National Football League and Roc Nation have announced the launch of its 2026 Songs of the Season, a season-long initiative bringing new music from a lineup of established artists and rising voices to soundtrack the NFL’s biggest platforms and moments.
  Throughout the 2026-2027 season, music from this year’
  
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• Beyoncé Is Selling a Wooden Box to Get Your Beekeeper Dreams Off the Ground For $948

  04-09-2026 23:44 via rollingstone.com
  
  The "Bee Keeper Collector's Box" was released in a limited quantity of 500 for the anniversary of B'Day, but does not include any vinyl records from her catalog
  
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• Ex-Warner Music CFO and COO Armin Zerza Dumps a Cool $1.9 Million in Stock Ahead of His Official Company Exit

  04-09-2026 23:21 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Former Warner Music CFO and COO Armin Zerza. Photo Credit: WMG
  Weeks out from his official Warner Music Group (WMG) exit, former CFO and COO Armin Zerza has cashed in on a cool $1.87 million worth of company stock.The short-lived WMG exec disclosed the selloff, executed via his trust, in an SEC filing yesterday. All told, Zerza moved 63,299 Warner Music shares valued at a cumulative $1,870,486, according to the regulatory doc.
  Of course, the multimillion-dollar windfall – any multimillion-
  
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• Beyoncé’s ‘B’Day’ Reissue Samples Selena and Celia Cruz, But It’s Not Her First Latin Tribute

  04-09-2026 22:37 via rollingstone.com
  
  Queen Bey's newest project honors major Latin stars — and calls back to her history with Latin music
  
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• Nominate your favourite UK grassroots music venue to win a bundle of Fender gear

  04-09-2026 22:12 via nme.com
  
  The Music Venue Trust (MVT) has teamed up with Fender to encourage live music fans to support their favourite grassroots venues.
  The new initiative asks music fans across England, Scotland and Wales to nominate theirfavourite local music venue. Three winning venues, one from each region, will be selectedbased on the highest number of regional nominations received, with each winning venueawarded a gear bundle from the iconic music brand.
  The winning venue will receive a package that includes a Ho
  
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• Here’s Who We Want to See at Daisy Chain 2027

  04-09-2026 21:43 via rollingstone.com
  
  A week after Olivia Rodrigo made history with her inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival, we have some thoughts about our dream lineup if there's a year two
  
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• Here’s what Hayley Williams played as she kicked off ‘The Hayley Williams Show’ tour in West Palm Beach

  04-09-2026 21:16 via nme.com
  
  Hayley Williams kicked off her latest solo tour, ‘The Hayley Williams Show’ last night (September 3), with a host of live debuts and a Nina Simone cover.READ MORE: Hayley Williams’ surprise 17-song release is a bold choose-your-own-adventure through hope and heartacheThe Paramore frontwoman took to the stage at the iTHINK Financial Amphitheater, West Palm Beach, Florida, to play a variety of songs from her three solo albums. She kicked off with the live debut of ‘Just a L
  
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• Following a Massive Q2 2026, Core Music Industry Funding Slowed Significantly During July and August, DMN Pro Data Shows

  04-09-2026 20:53 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Photo Credit: Alexander Schimmeck
  On the heels of a massive Q2 2026 music industry funding jump – to nearly $6 billion in total – July and August brought with them a material year-over-year decrease.
  This early Q3 dip and other valuable takeaways are made possible by DMN Pro’s Music Industry Funding Tracker, which compiles key details about “core” industry rounds as well as non-core rounds that, while falling outside the music sector, are nevertheless important for
  
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• Big Sean and Kanye West Reunite After Feud With Surprise Appearance in Chicago

  04-09-2026 20:52 via rollingstone.com
  
  Big Sean joined Kanye West at his Soldier Field homecoming concert to perform "Clique," "Mercy," and "I Don't Fuck With You"
  
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• Dolly Parton Tributes Earn Big Ratings on Broadcast TV—’9 to 5′ Most-Watched Broadcast Movie In Years

  04-09-2026 20:41 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Photo Credit: 20th Century Fox
  Numerous Dolly Parton tribute specials have aired across four different networks, all attracting impressive audiences for broadcast television at a time when viewership is traditionally low.
  Since Dolly Parton’s passing on August 25, four different broadcast networks—ABC, CBS, NBC, and The CW—have all aired tribute specials in her honor. Each has attracted a decent audience, especially for last-minute scheduled airings during a time when viewershi
  
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• Is the new Oasis teaser telling us they’re playing a Manchester residency?

  04-09-2026 20:08 via nme.com
  
  Fans have been decoding a new teaser video shared on Oasis’ social media, and have made guesses at potential gigs in Manchester and Knebworth.READ MORE: Oasis live in Cardiff opening night review: a supersonic reunion for a new generationRumours have been swirling around a possible 2027 tour, which would follow up their hugely successful ‘Live ‘25’ reunion shows held around the world last year. Reports have claimed a 12-night residency at the Etihad Stadium, home of Manch
  
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