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• Ryan Reynolds 'very excited' to finally see Taylor Swift's Eras Tour

  15-05-2024 16:06 via music-news.com
  
  Ryan Reynolds will finally be able to watch Taylor Swift on stage in Spain.
  
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• Avril Lavigne Is Considering Adding Kelly Clarkson’s ‘Breakaway’ to Her Greatest Hits Tour Setlist

  15-05-2024 15:47 via rollingstone.com
  
  Lavigne initially wrote "Breakaway" for her debut album, but when it didn't make the cut, the record ended up in Clarkson's hands
  
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• How an Arrest and a Bout of Psychosis Paved the Way for Cage the Elephant’s First Album in Five Years

  15-05-2024 15:21 via rollingstone.com
  
  Before the band could record the great new Neon Pill, frontman Matt Shultz had to walk through "a nonstop horror film"
  
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• Fans think they’ve spotted a huge clue about Eminem’s new single

  15-05-2024 15:15 via nme.com
  
  Eminem fans are certain that they’ve spotted a huge clue left by the rapper, hinting at a potential new single.READ MORE: Eminem vs everyone: a massive list of every one of Slim Shady’s lyrical feudThe speculation comes shortly after the rapper ran a fake Slim Shady obituary in a Detroit Newspaper, helping to build hype for his upcoming album ‘The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)’.
  The LP will mark the 12th LP studio album from the artist, and the first since he
  
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• Hex Girlfriend: “This is a lot more Dead Kennedys than The Smile”

  15-05-2024 15:03 via nme.com
  
  Hex Girlfriend have spoken to NME about their journey from a low-key collaboration in university halls to high-energy sold-out shows on the London DIY circuit, their “political” new EP, and existing outside of the shadow of a famous father.
  The industrial pop project of South London-based musicians James Knott and Noah Yorke – the son of Radiohead frontman Thom – explained how they have enjoyed thriving on their own terms.
  “I just don’t get the fascinatio
  
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• Revisit John Lennon’s ‘Mind Games’ This Summer With Massive ‘Ultimate Collection’ Release

  15-05-2024 15:02 via rollingstone.com
  
  Immerse yourself into the Beatle's 1973 solo album with six different mixes
  
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• Glastonbury 2024 announces full line-up for The Park – including two new venues

  15-05-2024 14:39 via nme.com
  
  Glastonbury Festival has announced the 2024 line-up for The Park, including two brand-new venues. Find all the details below.
  The legendary Worthy Farm event is due to return next month, boasting headline sets from Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA, as well as the likes of Shania Twain, LCD Soundsystem, Little Simz and The National.READ MORE: Glastonbury 2024: check out the full line-up and stage splits so farFollowing the initial wave of acts being confirme
  
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• Watch Graham Nash make a surprise appearance at Crosby, Stills, and Nash tribute gig

  15-05-2024 14:22 via nme.com
  
  Graham Nash surprised fans this week by making a surprise appearance at a tribute concert for Crosby, Stills, and Nash. Find footage of the moment below.READ MORE: David Crosby: “Making music is crucial – and it’s keeping me alive”The moment took place on Monday night (May 13) as the music of the iconic trio was celebrated with a tribute concert at New York’s Carnegie Hall.
  Various artists including Todd Rundgren, Steve Earle, Yola, Iron & Wine, Real Estate, and
  
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• Co-Op Live air vent accident was almost “catastrophic”, says boss – who blames lack of workers for opening problems 

  15-05-2024 13:14 via nme.com
  
  The boss of Manchester’s Co-Op Live has described how the incident with the air vent could have been “catastrophic”, and blamed the opening problems on a lack of workers.READ MORE: “Manchester’s own Fyre Festival” – disappointed fans speak out on Co-Op Live cancellationsThe venue – which has a capacity of 23,500 and is the biggest indoor arena in the UK – has been at the centre of controversy in recent months, and plagued by issues in the run
  
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• Jon Bon Jovi and Shania Twain announced for BBC Two's Reel Stories

  15-05-2024 12:14 via music-news.com
  
  Demort O'Leary has interviewed Jon Bon Jovi and Shania Twain for 'Reel Stories'.
  
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• Jefferson Starship drummer John Barbata dead at 79

  15-05-2024 12:14 via music-news.com
  
  John Barbata was famous for his stints with Jefferson Starship and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, and played on many hit records.
  
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• Fans react as Manchester’s Co-Op Live finally opens with Elbow “christening” arena with hometown gig 

  15-05-2024 12:11 via nme.com
  
  Fans have been reacting to Manchester’s Co-Op Live venue finally opening with a homecoming performance from Elbow.READ MORE: “Manchester’s own Fyre Festival” – disappointed fans speak out on Co-Op Live cancellationsThe venue – which has a capacity of 23,500 and is the biggest indoor arena in the UK – has been plagued by issues over recent months, and has experienced countless delays when it comes to opening.
  Originally, the arena was set to open official
  
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• Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ to boost UK economy by £1billion

  15-05-2024 12:06 via nme.com
  
  Taylor Swift‘s ‘Eras Tour’ is expected to boost the UK economy by £1billion when it visits these shores this summer.
  The pop star is due to begin the UK and Ireland leg of her huge career-spanning tour next month. She’ll visit Edinburgh, Liverpool, Cardiff and Dublin, and play eight sold-out concerts at London’s Wembley Stadium. Support will come from Paramore.READ MORE: Taylor Swift live in New Jersey: a glittering celebration of every eraAs Business Mat
  
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• HYBE is the first entertainment company on Korea’s conglomerate watchlist

  15-05-2024 11:28 via nme.com
  
  South Korean entertainment giant HYBE has become the first entertainment company added to South Korea’s conglomerate watchlist.READ MORE: tripleS – ‘ASSEMBLE24’ review: a captivating listen that was well worth the waitAccording to reports by South Korean media, HYBE is one of seven business groups that have been added to the watchlist of the East Asian country’s antitrust regulator, the Fair Trade Commission, per The Korea Times. The list currently includes 88
  
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• Zico says BLACKPINK’s Jennie has “so many” unreleased solo songs

  15-05-2024 11:05 via nme.com
  
  Zico has revealed that BLACKPINK‘s Jennie has “so many” unreleased solo songs, following their recent collaboration ‘Spot!’.READ MORE: Stray Kids on ‘Lose My Breath’: “We want to show that we can do something different”Zico and BLACKPINK’s Jennie recently released their joint single ‘Spot!’. The song was the former’s first release since his 2022 mini-album ‘Grown Ass Kid’. As for Jennie, she previously rele
  
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• Zayn Malik hints at dropping ANOTHER album 'pretty soon' after Room Under The Stairs

  15-05-2024 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  Zayn Malik is having a prolific period in his solo career and sees himself dropping his fifth album "soon".
  
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• Ed Sheeran gives surprise performance and motivational talk at Brighton school

  15-05-2024 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  Ed Sheeran went back to school to perform at an assembly as part of a surprise visit.
  
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• Olly Alexander “truly grateful” for Eurovision support, calls getting zero points “iconic”

  15-05-2024 10:55 via nme.com
  
  Olly Alexander has expressed his gratitude after competing in Eurovision 2024, saying that receiving zero public points was “iconic”.
  The Years & Years frontman represented the UK with his song ‘Dizzy’ at this year’s competition, which took place in Malmö, Sweden. He finished 18th overall out of 25 countries – earning 46 points from the jury, but none from the public.READ MORE: Eurovision 2024 – fans and boycotters speak: “This is big
  
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• Eurovision bosses defend disqualifying The Netherlands’ contestant Joost Klein

  15-05-2024 10:49 via nme.com
  
  Eurovision bosses have defended the recent decision to disqualify Joost Klein from the 2024 final.READ MORE: Inside the raging debate to watch Eurovision 2024: “This feels bigger than the contest”The 26-year-old singer was selected to represent the Netherlands with his song ‘Europapa’ for this year’s edition of the song contest, but was withdrawn from the competition just hours before Saturday’s final (May 11).
  The incident marked the first time in the competi
  
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• BIBI goes viral for kissing a fan at Head in the Clouds New York 2024

  15-05-2024 10:44 via nme.com
  
  South Korean singer-actress BIBI has gone viral again for kissing at fan at one of her concerts, this time during her set at Head in the Clouds New York 2024.READ MORE: Upcoming K-pop concerts, tours and music festivals in AsiaBIBI performed on the second day of Head in the Clouds New York 2024 this past weekend on May 12, which also featured appearances from Joji, ATARASHII GAKKO!, Warren Hue and more.
  While performing her 2022 single ‘BIBI Vengence’, the singer jumped offstage to g
  
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• Rita Ora Teases New Music During Appearance on ‘Kelly Clarkson Show’

  15-05-2024 10:42 via rollingstone.com
  
  The singer also previewed her upcoming European festival dates this summer
  
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• Olivia Rodrigo suffers wardrobe malfunction during London concert

  15-05-2024 10:21 via music-news.com
  
  Olivia Rodrigo finished the song holding her top to her chest.
  
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• Watch Ed Sheeran play surprise show at Brighton primary school

  15-05-2024 09:38 via nme.com
  
  Ed Sheeran played a surprise live set at a primary school in Brighton last week – check out the footage and images below.READ MORE: Ed Sheeran – ‘Autumn Variations’ review: a pumpkin-spiced snoozerThe singer-songwriter visited the Fairlight Primary and Nursery School last Friday (May 10) to meet young students and deliver a three-track acoustic performance in a special assembly.
  Sheeran’s trip was organised by Create Music – the Music Hub for Brighton & Ho
  
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• Sir Ringo Starr praises 'workaholic' Sir Paul McCartney

  15-05-2024 09:04 via music-news.com
  
  Sir Ringo Starr has credited "workaholic" Sir Paul McCartney for The Beatles' success and he doesn't think the group would have been as prolific without him.
  
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• Beach Boys hope to make new music with Brian Wilson amid health issues

  15-05-2024 09:04 via music-news.com
  
  The Beach Boys would love to reunite in the studio with Brian Wilson and insist he can still do music despite suffering from a condition like dementia.
  
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• Watch Lauryn Hill, YG Marley Perform Collaborative Medley on ‘Fallon’

  15-05-2024 08:51 via rollingstone.com
  
  The duo showcased "Ex-Factor," "Survival," and "Praise Jah in the Moonlight"
  
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• BLACKPINK launch ‘Pink Venom’-inspired digital collectibles

  15-05-2024 08:47 via nme.com
  
  K-pop girl group BLACKPINK have launched their first digital collectible collection, inspired by their hit 2022 song ‘Pink Venom’.READ MORE: Stray Kids on ‘Lose My Breath’: “We want to show that we can do something different”According to a report by South Korean news outlet The Korea Herald, BLACKPINK’s new digital collectible collection will be released from May 22 to 26 through VeVe, a New Zealand-based company that specialises in licensed digital
  
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• Willie Nelson announces new cannabis cookbook: “We’re cooking with good vibes only”

  15-05-2024 08:39 via nme.com
  
  Willie Nelson is set to release a new cookbook of cannabis-based food recipes – find all the details below.
  The country musician revealed he had stopped smoking marijuana due to health concerns in 2019, but is said to still vape and eat edibles. Now, he has teamed up with his wife Annie for a collection of “cannabis-infused delicacies”.READ MORE: Willie Nelson – ‘The Willie Nelson Family’ review: a tender passing of the torchWillie & Annie Nelson&rsqu
  
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• NIKI announces massive 2024 and 2025 world tour

  15-05-2024 08:18 via nme.com
  
  Indonesia-born California-based singer-songwriter NIKI has announced the dates for her massive ‘Buzz’ world tour – see the full list of dates below.READ MORE: NIKI – ‘Nicole’ review: 88rising star revisits her teen years in Jakarta with folk-pop confessionalsThe tour – her biggest of her career so far – will span several months between 2024 and 2025, and will see the 88rising star perform across North America, Europe and the UK, Asia and
  
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• Hear a preview of Mark of NCT’s new single ‘200’

  15-05-2024 07:48 via nme.com
  
  NCT member Mark has teased his new single ‘200’ and an upcoming solo albumREAD MORE: NCT’s Doyoung on ‘Youth’: “I made a conscious effort to really show who I am”On May 10, NCT’s Mark released an acoustic performance clip of his upcoming single ‘200’, which will be released inn full on May 16 at 6pm KST. The song will be will be accompanied by the B-side ‘200 (Minhyung’s version)’, with Minhyung being the rapper’
  
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