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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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• 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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• 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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• A Bruce Springsteen concert documentary is coming to Disney+ later this year

  15-05-2024 07:11 via nme.com
  
  A new Bruce Springsteen concert documentary is on the way, and will be available on streaming services later this year.READ MORE: Bruce Springsteen live in London: the heartland hero remains firmly at his majestic peakRoad Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band has been confirmed to release on Disney+ and Hulu in October, although a firm release date has yet to be announced. The concert film will focus on Springsteen’s ongoing tour.
  The documentary – directed by Springst
  
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• Benny Blanco wants to start a family with Selena Gomez

  15-05-2024 07:01 via music-news.com
  
  The music producer revealed parenthood is his "next goal".
  
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• The Blood Brothers announce first tour in a decade and reissue of ‘Crimes’

  15-05-2024 05:53 via nme.com
  
  American post-hardcore band The Blood Brothers have announced their first tour in 10 years – see the full list of dates below.READ MORE: Steve Albini, 1962-2024: engineer who shaped rock’s most visceral momentsYesterday (May 14), the long-dormant band – consisting of Jordan Blilie, Johnny Whitney, Mark Gajadhar, Morgan Henderson, Cody Votolato – took to social media to announce their first string of shows since 2014, which is due to take place this November and December.
  
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• Ed Sheeran delights British school children with surprise gig

  15-05-2024 05:01 via music-news.com
  
  The singer sang, donated five guitars and gave an "inspirational" speech.
  
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• Jefferson Starship drummer John Barbata has died, age 79

  15-05-2024 04:58 via nme.com
  
  Veteran American drummer John Barbata from bands like Jefferson Starship and Jefferson Airplane has died at 79.
  The news was announced on Monday night via Jefferson Starship’s official Facebook page, which wrote: “We are saddened to hear of the passing of the great John Barbata, Jefferson Starship’s original drummer. Our thoughts go our to his family, friends and fans. Rock in peace, Johnny!”
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• Spotify Hosts Listening Party for Billie Eilish’s New Album

  15-05-2024 04:47 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Billie Eilish is dropping her new album Hit Me Hard And Soft on May 17 and Spotify is hosting a listening party for fans. Here’s a quick peek at the details. SiriusXM is giving away tickets to eighteen listeners to attend listening parties for the new album on May 15 and May 16 in New […]
  
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• Spotify Drops a Prime-Time ‘Listening Party’ for Billie Eilish’s New Album

  15-05-2024 04:47 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Billie Eilish is dropping her new album Hit Me Hard And Soft on May 17 and Spotify is hosting a listening party for fans. Here’s a quick peek at the details. SiriusXM is giving away tickets to eighteen listeners to attend listening parties for the new album on May 15 and May 16 in New […]
  
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• Feid, Yandel (and Hundreds of Fans) Shut Down Miami River Bridge to Celebrate ‘Brickell’

  15-05-2024 04:35 via rollingstone.com
  
  Duo released joint EP Manifesting 20-05 last month
  
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