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• Watch Slipknot play career-spanning setlist in old-school costumes at Sick New World 2024

  28-04-2024 16:17 via nme.com
  
  Slipknot co-headlined Sick New World Festival in Las Vegas last night (April 27) with a career-spanning setlist for which they donned their classic original masks and red boiler suits.READ MORE: Slipknot’s Clown talks 2024 tour and new material: “This band has never been happier”Appropriately for their attire, and for their celebrations of the 25th anniversary of their self-titled 1999 debut album, their setlist leaned on material from their first three records, the others bein
  
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• Tommy Lee sexual assault lawsuit provisionally dismissed

  07-05-2024 10:37 via nme.com
  
  A judge has given a woman 20 days to file an amended complaint against Tommy Lee over an alleged sexual assault in a helicopter.
  It comes after a woman, identified only as Jane Doe, claimed in a lawsuit last December that the Mötley Crüe drummer assaulted her in 2003, having lured her to his personal helicopter “under false pretences”.
  In the filing, she claimed that went on a 40-minute trip from San Diego to Van Nuys with Lee’s personal helicopter pilot David Martz b
  
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• ATBO’s Rakwon leaves boyband due to “health reasons” following brief hiatus

  07-05-2024 09:42 via nme.com
  
  Seok Rakwon of K-pop boyband ATBO has left the group due to “health reasons”, following brief hiatus.READ MORE: ATEEZ are ready to write an even bigger next chapter of their tale: “It’s the start of a new journey from here”On May 6, ATBO’s label IST Entertainment announced in a statement on X (formerly Twitter) and fan community platform Weverse that Rakwon has left the boyband due to “health reasons”. The news comes a little over a month after the
  
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• JLS eye up dream Las Vegas residency

  07-05-2024 09:14 via music-news.com
  
  JLS would love to take on Las Vegas with their own residency.
  
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• Camilia Cabello is dropping her new album next month

  07-05-2024 09:14 via music-news.com
  
  'Havana' hitmaker Camila Cabello has confirmed plans to release her new album 'C, XOXO' next month.
  
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• Rita Ora admits her Met Gala look posed awkward challenge

  07-05-2024 09:11 via music-news.com
  
  The singer revealed she had concerns about how she would go to the bathroom at the Met Gala.
  
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• Jennifer Lopez’s Met Gala gown contains 2.5 million beads

  07-05-2024 09:01 via music-news.com
  
  The singer wowed in a "true couture creation."
  
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• Britney Spears says she “might have to get surgery” after injuring her ankle

  07-05-2024 08:44 via nme.com
  
  Britney Spears has revealed that she “might have to get surgery” after she recently injured her ankle.
  The singer said she suffered a “twisted ankle” after she tried “do a leap in the living room” at the Los Angeles hotel, Chateau Marmont last week.
  At the time, the Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed that paramedics were dispatched to the hotel, after a call was received at 12:42am on May 2, claiming that a woman had been injured.
  Other reports claimed that
  
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• BTS’ RM taps ‘Beef’ director, ‘Pachinko’ star Kim Minha for new music video

  07-05-2024 07:46 via nme.com
  
  BTS member RM has enlisted an all-star cast and crew for the upcoming music video of his new single, ‘Come Back to Me’.READ MORE: ATEEZ are ready to write an even bigger next chapter of their tale: “It’s the start of a new journey from here”Today (May 6), BTS’ RM dropped new posters for his next single, ‘Come Back to Me’, which will appear on his upcoming second solo album, ‘Right Place, Wrong Person’. The song and music video drops thi
  
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• Vince Staples says “we deserve better” than Kendrick Lamar and Drake feud

  07-05-2024 07:24 via nme.com
  
  Vince Staples has weighed in on the ongoing rap feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake – see what he had to say below.READ MORE: Vince Staples: “It’s important for me to tell the truth about my experiences”On Saturday (May 4), Staples sat down with Long Beach Mayor Rex Richard for a panel discussion to celebrate Youth Day. During the chat, Staples was asked by a fan in attendance what he thought about Lamar and Drake going at one another.
  Staples, who has been an advo
  
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• Katy Perry debunks viral AI photo

  07-05-2024 07:01 via music-news.com
  
  The singer has confirmed the photo of her wasn't real.
  
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• Diddy Posts Cryptic ‘Steady in the Storm’ Video as Legal Issues, Federal Charges Await

  07-05-2024 06:20 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs shares a cryptic new video on social media as he faces multiple legal issues and potential federal charges. With numerous lawsuits filed against him and potential federal charges looming, Diddy has every right to be concerned. But the disgraced music mogul took to Instagram to share a cryptic video to tell the […]
  
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• Katy Perry debunks viral AI photo from the Met Gala after her mom falls for it

  07-05-2024 06:14 via nme.com
  
  Katy Perry has debunked two photos as AI after they went viral on social media earlier today (May 7).READ MORE: Katy Perry – ‘Smile’ review: pop icon sounds somewhat recharged, but lacks the fireworks of oldEarlier today, numerous musicians, actors and entertainers attended the 2024 Met Gala. One person who didn’t attend, however, was Katy Perry. Despite her absence, AI-generated pictures of her went viral on X, depicting her in forest-themed dresses.Katy Perry. That
  
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• Sam Ash Closing All Locations After 100 Years in Business

  07-05-2024 06:02 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Sam Ash music stores, which began with a single New York shop in 1924, will be closing all 42 of its locations this summer after 100 years in business. The family-owned music store chain, Sam Ash, which has supplied musicians with instruments for 100 years, is closing all 42 of its locations by the end […]
  
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• Stray Kids to head on “40-city tour”, Tommy Hilfiger reveals at Met Gala 2024

  07-05-2024 05:56 via nme.com
  
  K-pop boyband Stray Kids seem primed to tour this year, according to a recent interview the group did with Tommy Hilfiger at the Met Gala 2024.READ MORE: ATEEZ are ready to write an even bigger next chapter of their tale: “It’s the start of a new journey from here”Tommy Hilfiger and Stray Kids were speaking to Vogue on the red carpet of the Met Gala 2024, when the iconic American fashion designer let it slip that the K-pop boyband “[are] embarking on a 40-city tour”
  
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• Watch St. Vincent debut new songs and air old favourites on first night of ‘All Born Screaming’ tour

  07-05-2024 05:44 via nme.com
  
  St. Vincent has kicked off her ‘All Born Screaming’ tour, during which she premiered a handful of new tunes – watch footage of the show below.READ MORE: St. Vincent – ‘All Born Screaming’ review: life, death and Dave Grohl on drumsSt. Vincent performed at The Paramount in Los Angeles, California on May 4 to begin her North American trek in support of her latest album, ‘All Born Screaming’. The 17-song performance began with the live debut of &lsquo
  
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• Lana Del Rey reveals her favourite ‘Tortured Poets Department’ song

  07-05-2024 04:55 via nme.com
  
  Lana Del Rey has revealed what her favourite track off Taylor Swift‘s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is.READ MORE: Taylor Swift – ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ review: a rare misstepWhile attending the 2024 MET Gala, Del Rey was asked by Entertainment Tonight on the red carpet about her favourite ‘Tortured Poets Department’ song, to which she replied: “The one, ‘Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?’… whatever that title
  
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• Randy Travis Harnesses AI to Release His ‘First New Music in More Than a Decade’ — Another Song Is Already Being Created

  07-05-2024 02:18 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Randy Travis has capitalized on artificial intelligence to release his first new track in more than a decade, “Where That Came From.” Warner Music Nashville reached out today with a formal announcement celebrating the project, which coincided with Travis’ 65th birthday. Boasting lifetime sales in excess of 25 million […]
  
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• Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee Are Playing Rush Songs Again — For Their Ears Only

  07-05-2024 00:31 via rollingstone.com
  
  In our new interview, Lifeson catches us up on his busy post-Rush life, and explains in detail why he really, really doesn't want to tour again
  
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• Lana Del Rey announces first-ever U.S. stadium headline show

  07-05-2024 00:01 via music-news.com
  
  Lana Del Rey will release her first country album in September.
  
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• Greg Tate Receives Posthumous Pulitzer Prize

  06-05-2024 23:40 via rollingstone.com
  
  The storied music critic and author was awarded a "Special Citation" three years after his death in 2021
  
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• Are We Finally Getting Spotify HiFi? New Leaks Point to Possible Release Following Years of Speculation

  06-05-2024 22:57 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Is the long-awaited release of upgraded Spotify audio finally upon us? After years of speculation, new evidence suggests that higher-quality listening could almost be here. Like the multitude of other pieces of evidence concerning improved Spotify audio quality, this latest information came to light in leaked screenshots that surfaced on Reddit. Possibly because so many […]
  
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• Camila Cabello announces New album ‘C, XOXO’

  06-05-2024 22:49 via nme.com
  
  Camila Cabello has announced details of her fourth solo studio album ‘C, XOXO’ and shared its artwork.READ MORE: Camila Cabello – ‘Familia’ review: pin-sharp satire and “emo” anguish galoreThe ‘Havana’ singer took to her social media accounts today (May 6) to share the album title along with its release date. “The new album ‘C,XOXO’ is out June 28,” read the caption of the post.
  She also shared the album artw
  
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• Tommy Lee Wins Round in Helicopter Sexual Assault Lawsuit

  06-05-2024 22:28 via rollingstone.com
  
  A judge agreed with the Mötley Crüe drummer that the lawsuit so far fails to show the necessary elements of a "coverup," but the court gave the Jane Doe plaintiff 20 days to try again
  
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• Watch the trailer for the new Lollapalooza docuseries on Paramount+

  06-05-2024 22:27 via nme.com
  
  The trailer for a new Lollapalooza documentary that tells the story of the iconic Chicago music festival has been released. Check it out below.READ MORE:  Lollapalooza 2023 review: the Chicago mainstay once again hits the music festival sweet spotDirected by Michael John Warren (Jay-Z’s Fade to Black), Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza is a three-part docu-series that gives insight into the creation of Perry Farrell‘s (Jane’s Addiction) music festival and its 30-year run go
  
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• Brazilian Funk Is Going Global. Why Aren’t More Artists Breaking Through?

  06-05-2024 21:54 via rollingstone.com
  
  The genre has found fans around the world, but Brazilian acts still face major challenges to make it to stardom
  
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• SRG/ILS Expands Partnership with Virgin Music Group

  06-05-2024 21:39 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  The SRG/ILS Group extends its partnership with Virgin Music Group, building upon a deal signed in 2015, including catalogs from artists like Brian McKnight, Chaka Khan, J. Brown, and many more. After a successful partnership penned in 2015, the SRG/ILS Group announces an extension of its partnership with Virgin Music Group. The union includes a […]
  
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• Billie Eilish announces ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’ pre-release listening parties in US

  06-05-2024 21:25 via nme.com
  
  Billie Eilish has announced two pre-release listening parties in the US for her new album ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft‘.READ MORE: Overheated: Billie Eilish and mother “proud” to platform change makers at London climate eventThe two free listening parties will take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on May 15 (in association with YouTube Music) and at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, California on May 16 (in association with Snapchat). Both events are presented by A
  
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• Lana Del Rey Announces Stadium Headliner at Fenway Following Coachella Performance

  06-05-2024 21:23 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Lana Del Rey announces her first US stadium headlining performance at Fenway this summer following her headlining shows at Coachella. Singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey has announced her very first US stadium show — a one-night-only event at Boston’s Fenway Park on June 20. The performance follows her acclaimed headlining shows at Coachella, a sold-out run […]
  
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• Peloton Announces Major Staffing Cuts, CEO Steps Down

  06-05-2024 21:08 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy has resigned as the company announced a 15% cut to its global workforce, impacting around 400 employees. The exercise company became a high-paying revenue stream for the music industry—but the post-pandemic return to gyms is killing demand for home exercise equipment. McCarthy resigned on May 2 with a note shared to […]
  
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