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From Jelly Roll to TWICE, top acts hit 'Amazon Music Live' to spotlight their upcoming projects
Read full article: From Jelly Roll to TWICE, top acts hit 'Amazon Music Live' to spotlight their upcoming projectsIf you want your upcoming album promoted on a huge platform, go to āAmazon Music Live.ā.
Pop star Ed Sheeran helps favorite soccer team sign player before getting on stage with Taylor Swift
Read full article: Pop star Ed Sheeran helps favorite soccer team sign player before getting on stage with Taylor SwiftIt turns out British pop star Ed Sheeran is also good at recruiting soccer players.
Andrea Bocelli on his new album, film and 30 years of making music: 'I like to think to the future'
Read full article: Andrea Bocelli on his new album, film and 30 years of making music: 'I like to think to the future'To mark 30 years of his career, Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli has released a new compilation album, āDuets,ā featuring previously released and new collaborations across some of his best-known work.
Man convicted of sending his son to rob and kill rapper PnB Rock gets 31 years to life
Read full article: Man convicted of sending his son to rob and kill rapper PnB Rock gets 31 years to lifeA man convicted of sending his 17-year-old son into a restaurant to rob and kill rapper PnB Rock has been sentenced to 31 years to life in prison.
Taylor Swift's Eras tour returns in London, with assist from Ed Sheeran, after foiled terror plot
Read full article: Taylor Swift's Eras tour returns in London, with assist from Ed Sheeran, after foiled terror plotTaylor Swift has made a triumphant return to the Eras Tour at London's Wembley Stadium with an assist from Ed Sheeran.
Man accused of sending his 17-year-old son to rob and kill rapper PnB Rock convicted of murder
Read full article: Man accused of sending his 17-year-old son to rob and kill rapper PnB Rock convicted of murderA Los Angeles County jury has found a man guilty of sending his 17-year-old son to kill rapper PnB Rock.
'I had nothing to do with it' says man charged with sending son to kill rapper PnB Rock
Read full article: 'I had nothing to do with it' says man charged with sending son to kill rapper PnB RockA man charged with sending his 17-year-old son to kill rapper PnB Rock in a Los Angeles restaurant has testified at his trial, angrily declaring he āhad nothing to do with it.ā.
Post Malone and Doja Cat to headline Global Citizen Festival to mobilize young people
Read full article: Post Malone and Doja Cat to headline Global Citizen Festival to mobilize young peoplePost Malone and Doja Cat, two of pop musicās biggest stars, will headline this yearās Global Citizen Festival in New Yorkās Central Park on Sept. 28, as organizers focus on mobilizing young people to help address the worldās pressing problems.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is the first tour to gross over $1 billion, Pollstar says
Read full article: Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is the first tour to gross over $1 billion, Pollstar saysTaylor Swift's incomparable year has reached another milestone ā the concert trade publication Pollstar says Swiftās Eras Tour has earned more than $1 billion.
On 'Carolynās Boy,' Darius Rucker pays loving tribute to his greatest inspiration: his late mother
Read full article: On 'Carolynās Boy,' Darius Rucker pays loving tribute to his greatest inspiration: his late motherOn Friday, Darius Rucker released āCarolyn's Boy,ā an album in tribute to his late mom, who died in 1992 from a heart attack.
At Jai Paul's kickoff show, an elusive pop phenomenon proves his stardom in a live arena
Read full article: At Jai Paul's kickoff show, an elusive pop phenomenon proves his stardom in a live arenaOn Tuesday night, the elusive pop producer Jai Paul opened his tour leg at the Los Angeles' Mayan Theater.
What's streaming now: Ed Sheeran, 'The Voice,' 'The Golden Bachelor' and Wes Anderson returns
Read full article: What's streaming now: Ed Sheeran, 'The Voice,' 'The Golden Bachelor' and Wes Anderson returnsThis weekās new entertainment releases include an album from Ed Sheeran centered on his relationships, a spinoff of āThe Bachelorā starring a 72-year-old widower and Wes Anderson returns for a second time this year with āThe Wonderful Story of Henry Sugarā starring Benedict Cumberbatch.
Q&A: Keith Urban talks 2024 album, Vegas residency, and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
Read full article: Q&A: Keith Urban talks 2024 album, Vegas residency, and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of FameOn Thursday, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame announced that Keith Urban was among its class of 2023 inductees.
Ed Sheeran: Other artists are cheering on copyright fight
Read full article: Ed Sheeran: Other artists are cheering on copyright fightEd Sheeran says he's getting encouragement from other performers who also worry that they'll be sued after they heard he is testifying against claims that he stole material from Marvin Gaye's āLet's Get It On.ā.
Ed Sheeran, on guitar, gets musical with a New York jury
Read full article: Ed Sheeran, on guitar, gets musical with a New York juryBritish singer Ed Sheeran sang a few lyrics from one of his songs and played a few chords on a guitar for a New York jury, hoping to hit the right notes with a jury deciding whether the song violates the copyrights of Marvin Gaye's soul classic āLet's Get It On.ā.
Ed Sheeran testifies in 'Let's Get It On' copyright suit
Read full article: Ed Sheeran testifies in 'Let's Get It On' copyright suitEd Sheeran has taken the witness stand in a New York courtroom to deny allegations that his hit song āThinking Out Loudā ripped off Marvin Gayeās soul classic āLetās Get It On.ā.
Elton John and Britney Spears unite on a new dance single
Read full article: Elton John and Britney Spears unite on a new dance singleElton John and Britney Spears have collaborated for the first time, creating the slinky, club-ready single āHold Me Closerā that sees the pop icons take old sounds and fashion something new.
Nicki Minaj to get Video Vanguard Award at MTV Awards
Read full article: Nicki Minaj to get Video Vanguard Award at MTV AwardsNicki Minaj will receive the Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Awards later this month, joining such previous winning music luminaries as Madonna, Janet Jackson, LL Cool J, Jennifer Lopez and Missy Elliott.
Mariah Carey, Neptunes, Lennox in Songwriters Hall of Fame
Read full article: Mariah Carey, Neptunes, Lennox in Songwriters Hall of FameAfter a glittering career stuffed with No. 1 hits ā not to mention a two-year pandemic delay ā Mariah Carey was finally inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday, but not before challenging her new fellow members to do better by women.
And she waved: Festive pageant caps queen's Platinum Jubilee
Read full article: And she waved: Festive pageant caps queen's Platinum JubileeQueen Elizabeth II has appeared at the balcony of Buckingham Palace, delighting fans who had hoped to catch a glimpse of her on the final day of festivities marking her 70 years on the throne.
New this week: Camila Cabello, Tony Hawk and 'Tokyo Vice'
Read full article: New this week: Camila Cabello, Tony Hawk and 'Tokyo Vice'This weekās new entertainment releases include Camila Cabello's third album, a documentary about the life of professional skateboarder Tony Hawk, and Ansel Elgort and Ken Watanabe starring in āTokyo Vice,ā a HBO Max crime drama.
Ed Sheeran awaits verdict over copyright court battle
Read full article: Ed Sheeran awaits verdict over copyright court battleAn 11-day trial over the copyright of Ed Sheeranās hit song āShape of Youā has concluded in London, with the judge saying he would take some time to consider his ruling.
John Mayer jams at Small Stages concert, helps concertgoer
Read full article: John Mayer jams at Small Stages concert, helps concertgoerJohn Mayer spoke sparingly during his Super Bowl week concert, but the singer let his music do most of the talking ā until one moment when he made sure a concertgoer was safe.
Paul Rudd hosts 'SNL' sans audience, Charli XCX amid omicron
Read full article: Paul Rudd hosts 'SNL' sans audience, Charli XCX amid omicronPeopleās Sexiest Man Alive of 2021 Paul Rudd has been inducted into the vaunted Five-Timers Club on āSaturday Night Live,ā but the surging omicron variant of the coronavirus meant there was no live audience to see it happen.
MTV EMAs show in Hungary highlights support for LGBTQ people
Read full article: MTV EMAs show in Hungary highlights support for LGBTQ peopleThe 2021 MTV European Music Awards show has been held in Hungary's capital of Budapest where some performers expressed their support and solidarity to the country's embattled LGBTQ community.
Taylor Swift fans revel in āAll Too Wellā film lyrics, clues
Read full article: Taylor Swift fans revel in āAll Too Wellā film lyrics, cluesTaylor Swiftās short film of āAll Too Well,ā set to the tune of her expanded and re-recorded version of the song, has Swiftie Sleuths digging deeper into new lyrics and symbolism in the video.
New this week: Kaepernick, Sheeran and 'Star Trek' spin-off
Read full article: New this week: Kaepernick, Sheeran and 'Star Trek' spin-offThis weekās new entertainment releases include new albums from Ed Sheeran and The War on Drugs as well as āArmy of Thieves,ā a prequel to Zack Snyderās āArmy of the Dead,ā which invites viewers to join a Europe-trotting heist.
Stevie Wonder to headline Global Citizen Live in Los Angeles
Read full article: Stevie Wonder to headline Global Citizen Live in Los AngelesStevie Wonder will headline Global Citizen Liveās star-studded 24-hour event in Los Angeles this month to make a plea for increased COVID-19 vaccine doses along with bringing awareness toward climate change and poverty.
Justin Bieber leads nominees for 2021 MTV Video Music Awards
Read full article: Justin Bieber leads nominees for 2021 MTV Video Music AwardsJustin Bieber leads this yearās list of nominees at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards, followed closely by Megan Thee Stallion, Billie Eilish, BTS, Doja Cat, Drake, Giveon, Lil Nas X and first-time nominee Olivia Rodrigo.
The Weeknd and BTS hope to raise billions for Global Citizen
Read full article: The Weeknd and BTS hope to raise billions for Global CitizenThe Weeknd, BTS and Billie Eilish will participate in Global Citizen Live, a 24-hour event on Sept. 25 organized to raise funding and awareness to battle worldwide issues including COVID-19, climate change and extreme poverty.
Music stars slam UK's 'shameful' failure on EU touring rules
Read full article: Music stars slam UK's 'shameful' failure on EU touring rulesFILE - In this Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020 file photo, Elton John performs "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again" nominated for the award for best original song from "Rocketman" at the Oscars, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Dozens of U.K. music stars including Elton John, Ed Sheeran and conductor Simon Rattle on Wednesday Jan. 20, 2021, say musicians have been shamefully failed by the British government, which has left them facing post-Brexit restrictions on touring in the European Union. Britain and the EU disagree about who is to blame for the omission, each accusing the other of rejecting a deal for touring artists. The new rules mean U.K. performers have to comply with differing rules in the 27 EU nations, negotiating visas for musicians and permits for their equipment. Culture Minister Caroline Dinenage acknowledged the situation was āincredibly disappointing,ā but said āthe door is openā to talks with the EU on a deal for musicians.
Billboard: Interscope Geffen A&M named No. 1 label of 2020
Read full article: Billboard: Interscope Geffen A&M named No. 1 label of 2020Interscope Geffen A&M (IGA), the home to Eilish, Lady Gaga and Lamar, has been named the No. (AP Photo)NEW YORK ā Interscope Geffen A&M ā the home to Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga ā has been named the No. Billboard announced Thursday that the label, which is also known as IGA, tops its year-end chart for the first time since 2013. IGA is also the top Billboard 200 label with 68 albums released during the tracking period, 25 of which hit the Top 10. Warner Music Groupās Atlantic Records was 2019ās top Billboard 200 label.
In Peru's Cuzco, pandemic devastates tourism and economy
Read full article: In Peru's Cuzco, pandemic devastates tourism and economyCuzco, the historic capital of the Inca empire near Machu Picchu lives almost entirely from international tourism and is suffering the worst crisis in its recent history. But the arrival of the novel coronavirus in March and travel restrictions turned Cuzco, which received more than 1.8 million international visits annually, into a near ghost town. Fredy Deza, Cuscoās regional director of tourism, said there are 8,000 tour guides in the region who do not have access to these benefits. At the moment, 129 Cuzco guides and artisans have received grants of $830 for guides and $415 for artisans, according to official data. Tourism entrepreneurs in Cuzco believe things could normalize in 2022, but expect that in 2021 they will barely reach 30% of what they earned in 2019.
New this week: Alicia Keys, 'Filthy Rich' and the Emmys
Read full article: New this week: Alicia Keys, 'Filthy Rich' and the EmmysThis cover image released by RCA Records shows "Alicia" the latest release by Alicia Keys. The album, out Friday, features several guest stars, including Jill Scott, Miguel, Khalid, Snoh Aalegra, Sampha, Diamond Platnumz and Ed Sheeran, who co-wrote the single Underdog. (RCA Records via AP)
New this week: Alicia Keys, 'Filthy Rich' and the Emmys
Read full article: New this week: Alicia Keys, 'Filthy Rich' and the EmmysThis cover image released by RCA Records shows "Alicia" the latest release by Alicia Keys. The album, out Friday, features several guest stars, including Jill Scott, Miguel, Khalid, Snoh Aalegra, Sampha, Diamond Platnumz and Ed Sheeran, who co-wrote the single Underdog. (RCA Records via AP)Hereās a collection curated by The Associated Pressā entertainment journalists of whatās arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. It lands on HBO and HBO Max on Saturday at 8 p.m.ā AP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSICā Piano-playing pop star Alicia Keys is putting out her seventh album on Friday. ā Kim Cattrall is at the center of Foxās āFilthy Rich,ā a prime-time soap opera loaded with money and betrayal that debuts 9 p.m. EDT Monday, Sept. 21.
Ed Sheeran and wife Cherry announce birth of daughter Lyra
Read full article: Ed Sheeran and wife Cherry announce birth of daughter LyraLONDON Ed Sheeran and his wife, Cherry, have announced the birth of their daughter, Lyra Antarctica Seaborn Sheeran. The singer-songwriter said in an Instagram post that the couples beautiful and healthy daughter was born last week. Sheeran, 29, and long-time girlfriend Cherry Seaborn married last year. Sheeran and Seaborn, 28, met at primary school in eastern England and announced their engagement in 2018. At the end of 2019, Sheeran announced he was taking a break from work and social media after two years of touring in support of his best-selling album Divide.
Pharrell, Beastie Boys, RZA, halftime show score Emmy nods
Read full article: Pharrell, Beastie Boys, RZA, halftime show score Emmy nodsSuper Bowl LIV Halftime Show Starring Jennifer Lopez And Shakira picked up four nominations, including outstanding variety special (live). It was not clear if Lopez and Shakira were specifically nominated, though past halftime singers, including Beyonc, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, have earned Emmy nominations as performers. For their work on Watchmen, they scored a second Emmy nomination for outstanding music composition for a limited series, movie or special. They earned nominations as producers for outstanding documentary or nonfiction special and as writers for outstanding writing for a nonfiction program. Jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington, who composed music for the Michelle Obama documentary Becoming, picked up a nomination for outstanding music composition for a documentary series of special.
YouTubeās list of the most viewed music videos of the decade will have you humming āDespacitoā
Read full article: YouTubeās list of the most viewed music videos of the decade will have you humming āDespacitoā(CNN) -- Pasito a pasito the song "Despacito," won the decade. With a whopping 6.5 billion views, the music clip topped the list. Here are the rest of YouTube's most viewed music videos of this decade:āShape of YouāReleased in 2017, Ed Sheeran's tune had more than 4.5 billion views. āCounting StarsāNo more counting stars, they are counting views. āThinking Out LoudāSheeran is the only artist to have two singles in this top 10, closing the list with āThinking Out Loud,ā which had 2.8 billion views.
Review: Liam Payne stumbles badly with embarrassing debut CD
Read full article: Review: Liam Payne stumbles badly with embarrassing debut CDLiam Payne, āLP1" (Capitol)One Direction fans have reason to rejoice this holiday season: They get not just one, but two full albums from former members ā Liam Payne and Harry Styles. Payne's 17-track āLP1" never really gets off the ground, a collection of monotonous club songs that often sound like warmed-over Justin Beiber rejects. Thereās a good reason for the first tune being good ā itās co-written by Ed Sheeran and Payne doesnāt try to disguise its origins, mimicking Sheeran vocal tics and flow. For a first album, Payne surprisingly doesn't show up: He had a hand co-writing only four songs and fails to do anything interesting with his voice. While Styles is off making fascinating, intriguing music, Payne is clearly phoning in his debut from the club.