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• Yale University introduce course on Beyoncé

  28-11-2024 22:42 via nme.com
  
  A course dedicated to Beyoncé is coming to Yale University.READ MORE: Beyoncé – ‘Cowboy Carter’ review: country reinvention strikes goldThe course is named Beyoncé Makes History: Black Radical Tradition History, Culture, Theory & Politics through Music, and will examine Beyoncé’s work from her 2013 self-titled album to 2024’s ‘Cowboy Carter‘, as a lens to study Black history, intellectual thought and performance.
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• Sum 41 to be inducted into Canadian Music Hall of Fame

  28-11-2024 22:42 via nme.com
  
  Sum 41 are set to be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, just weeks after they play their final ever show.READ MORE: Sum 41 tell us about “aggressive” final album ‘Heaven :x: Hell’: “It’s the perfect way to go out”The pop-punk band were formed in Ajax, Ontario in 1996, and earlier this year, they announced they would be breaking up after the release of their eighth studio album ‘Heaven :x: Hell‘, and its subsequent a
  
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• Sean Ono Lennon Defends John’s Love for Yoko on 1973 Album ‘Mind Games’

  28-11-2024 22:19 via rollingstone.com
  
  “The whole album is about my mom"
  
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• Emeli Sandé’s moving new single ‘Roots’ marks a new chapter in her career

  28-11-2024 22:11 via music-news.com
  
  As one of the most influential female artists of the past two decades, the award winning Emeli Sandé is set to release her new single
  
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• Pusha T Is selling his own brand of coffee named after Clipse single

  28-11-2024 22:04 via nme.com
  
  Pusha T is selling his own brand of coffee named after one of his most iconic singles.READ MORE: Pusha T: “I’ve won the wars. I have withstood everything”The brand, Grindin Coffee, pays homage to the Clipse track of the same name, taken from the hip-hop duo’s 2002 major label debut ‘Lord Willin”.
  Fans got their first taste of the product, which a press release described as “a strong black coffee reflecting the artist’s taste”, earlier th
  
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• Third Man Records and 4AD announce Christmas record fair in London

  28-11-2024 21:34 via nme.com
  
  4AD and Third Man Records are among the labels set to be involved in an independent Christmas record fair in London next month.
  As revealed in a post on 4AD’s X account on Thursday (November 28), the event will take place on December 8 at the Omeara venue in central London.
  The fair will run from 12pm to 6pm and entry is free, while attendees are promised live music, live DJs, rare vinyl and drinks, with a host of independent labels and shops hosting their own stalls.Third Man Record Fair
  
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• Salford’s Islington Mill’s “future in jeopardy once again” over nearby development

  28-11-2024 21:10 via nme.com
  
  Islington Mill in Salford has shared that its future is “in jeopardy once again” due to nearby developments.READ MORE: Post-lockdown noise complaint threatens Manchester’s Night & Day venue – but they’re not aloneIn an Instagram post shared last week (November 19), representatives from the music venue explained how Salford City Council’s recent approval of plans to build 90 affordable homes in the area is impacting them.
  “It feels quite timely t
  
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• Travis Kelce admits guilt over walking past a fallen fan

  28-11-2024 21:00 via music-news.com
  
  Travis Kelce is haunted by his lack of action when a fan fell in front of him.
  
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• Rod Stewart slams Gregg Wallace for 'bullying' his wife

  28-11-2024 21:00 via music-news.com
  
  Rod Stewart has furiously hit out at under-fire TV host Gregg Wallace.
  
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• Dutch vinyl pressing plant Deepgrooves announces bankruptcy, accused of “fraud” by artists

  28-11-2024 20:58 via nme.com
  
  The Dutch vinyl pressing plant Deepgrooves has announced its closure amid claims of “fraud” from some of its customers.READ MORE: Indie labels concerned as major labels intervene in vinyl and CD distributionThe plant, which is based in Leeuwarden, declared bankruptcy on October 25, but several labels and artists who worked with the plant are now claiming that they are still owed substantial sums of money that they had been promised.
  As reported by Resident Advisor, clients of De
  
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• Dead Boys singer quits band, claiming label wants to use AI recreation of Stiv Bators

  28-11-2024 19:49 via nme.com
  
  The singer of punk band Dead Boys has quit the group, claiming their label wants to use an AI version of their late frontman Stiv Bators.READ MORE: In the age of AI Oasis, there’s no point being ordinaryThe Cleveland band formed in 1975 with Bators, guitarists Cheetah Chrome and Jimmy Zero, bassist Jeff Magnum and drummer Johnny Blitz. They were considered one of the key bands in the first wave of US punk, releasing two albums before splitting in 1980.
  Bators passed away in 1990 at th
  
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• Rod Stewart hits out at “tubby, bald-headed, ill-mannered bully” Gregg Wallace

  28-11-2024 19:01 via nme.com
  
  Rod Stewart has called Gregg Wallace a “tubby, bald-headed, ill-mannered bully” following allegations of historical misconduct against the TV presenter.
  Today (November 28), it was announced that Wallace would be stepping down from MasterChef while the allegations are investigated.
  The show’s production company Banijay UK said a series of complaints were made to the BBC this week by “individuals in relation to historical allegations of misconduct while working w
  
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• NewJeans to leave ADOR over alleged “mistreatment”

  28-11-2024 18:48 via nme.com
  
  NewJeans have announced their departure from ADOR, a subsidiary of powerhouse label Hybe, accusing it of “mistreatment” and “manipulation”.READ MORE: HYBE-ADOR feud: a comprehensive timeline of eventsThe chart-topping K-Pop group made the announcement in a late-night press conference on Thursday (November 28). In the announcement, member Hanni alleged that the five-piece had been shunned by ADOR.
  “This is not the type of work ethic we respect and not one we want to
  
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• Watch Franz Ferdinand’s rousing cover of Chappell Roan’s ‘Good Luck, Babe’

  28-11-2024 18:27 via nme.com
  
  Franz Ferdinand have taken on Chappell Roan‘s ‘Good Luck Babe’. Check it out below.READ MORE: Franz Ferdinand return with ‘Audacious’ and tell us about new album ‘The Human Fear’The band played the Grammy-nominated track, from Roan’s 2023 album ‘The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess’, on Jo Whiley’s BBC Radio 2 show last night (November 27).
  Ahead of their performance, frontman Alex Kapranos told Whiley: “It’s j
  
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• Rod Stewart admits 2025 Glastonbury performance will cost him 'a fortune'

  28-11-2024 18:00 via music-news.com
  
  Rod Stewart is set to play the Glastonbury's Legend Slot next year.
  
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• Billboard apologises to Taylor Swift after including Kanye West clip in achievement video

  28-11-2024 18:00 via music-news.com
  
  Taylor Swift has been ranked second-greatest pop star of the 21st century by Billboard.
  
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• Kylie Minogue Performs ‘Can’t Get You Out Of My Head’ at Soggy Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

  28-11-2024 17:24 via rollingstone.com
  
  Minogue joined star-studded list of performers including Jennifer Hudson, Chloë Bailey, T-Pain and Billy Porter who performed at the annual event
  
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• Beyoncé representatives respond to 2025 tour rumours

  28-11-2024 17:24 via nme.com
  
  Representatives for Beyoncé have shut down rumours that the singer is planning on announcing a 2025 tour.READ MORE: Beyoncé – ‘Cowboy Carter’ review: country reinvention strikes goldSpeculation around a potential tour comes after it was recently revealed that Bey will be bringing ‘Cowboy Carter’ to the NFL Christmas-day Halftime Show next month.
  Announced by Netflix, the singer will perform at this year’s Halftime Show, which takes place midway t
  
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• Wide Awake 2025: Marie Davidson, Nadine Shah, Warmduscher, Gurriers lead new names added to line-up

  28-11-2024 17:20 via nme.com
  
  Wide Awake has revealed the next wave of acts set to take to the stage for their 2025 edition. Check them out below.READ MORE: Fcukers’ chaotic party is popping worldwideThe one-day event is due to take place at Brockwell Park near Brixton in South London on Friday May 23. Tickets are on general sale now, and you can buy yours here.
  Earlier this month, festival organisers announced that Kneecap would be headlining next year, off the back of the Irish rap trio’s acclaimed de
  
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• Franz Ferdinand: 'Lady Gaga broke her nose in a mosh pit at our gig'

  28-11-2024 17:12 via music-news.com
  
  Franz Ferdinand covered Good Luck, Babe by Chappell Roan on Jo Whiley’s show on BBC Radio 2 (Monday-Friday, 7-9pm).
  
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• Watch Charli XCX debut remix of ‘So I’ in tribute to SOPHIE as she kicks off ‘Brat’ UK tour in Manchester

  28-11-2024 16:20 via nme.com
  
  Charli XCX kicked off her 2024 UK ‘Brat’ tour in Manchester last night (Wednesday November 27) – where she also performed the ‘So I’ remix in tribute to SOPHIE for the first time. Check out photos, footage and the setlist below.
  On the UK victory lap for her whirlwind year off the back of the cultural phenomenon of ‘Brat’ summer, inspired by her acclaimed sixth album and subsequent remix record, Charli rolled into Manchester’s Co-Op Live.
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• As I Lay Dying’s Tim Lambesis speaks out after videos showing apparent tense altercation with wife surface online

  28-11-2024 16:16 via nme.com
  
  As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis has spoken out after videos showing a tense altercation with his wife have circulated online.
  The two clips surfaced on social media earlier this week and appear to show Lambesis and his wife Dany arguing.
  In one video, Lambesis can be seen flipping a table Dany was sitting at. Then, as she gets up to walk away, he attempts to intercept her and repeatedly punches himself while she asks him to stop.
  Another video seems to show the couple in a bedroom having an
  
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• Pulp’s Mark Webber on his photo book and the band’s new songs: “It’s somewhere between mature and frothy pop music”

  28-11-2024 16:14 via nme.com
  
  Pulp guitarist Mark Webber has spoken to NME about his new book I’m With Pulp – Are You? – as well as what the future may hold for the band.
  Published back in September, the new book gathers Webber’s extensive collection of ephemera and objects. It was accumulated over 40 years with the band and presented as a visual history of Pulp as told through photos, flyers, record covers, setlists, badges, posters, press clippings, merchandise and more.
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• Kate Nash and her “bum on the back of a fire truck” take to LiveNation offices to protest

  28-11-2024 15:53 via nme.com
  
  Kate Nash and her “bum on the back of a fire truck” have taken to LiveNation’s London office to protest.
  The singer recently launched her Butts for Tour Buses campaign, which saw her join OnlyFans to protest the music industry and help raise money for her her UK and European tour which began on November 21.
  Now, Nash has unveiled a new part of her campaign – plastering her bum on the back of a tour bus. “You thought that I was done with bum stunts? Well, I’m a
  
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• Kate Nash and her “bum on the back of a fire truck” take to Live Nation offices to protest

  28-11-2024 15:53 via nme.com
  
  Kate Nash and her “bum on the back of a fire truck” have taken to Live Nation’s London office to protest.READ MORE: UK grassroots venues suffering from “the complete collapse of touring” – here’s how you can helpThe singer recently launched her Butts for Tour Buses campaign, which saw her join OnlyFans to protest the music industry and help raise money for her her UK and European tour which began on November 21.
  Now, Nash has unveiled a new part of
  
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• The NME Magazine November/December 2024 issue with Jordan Adetunji on the cover is now on sale

  28-11-2024 15:00 via nme.com
  
  The November/December 2024 issue of NME Magazine, with Jordan Adetunji on the cover, is out now – here’s how to buy your copy.BUY NOW: NME Magazine November/December 2024 featuring Jordan AdetunjiHaving first launched in 1952, NME’s last printed edition of the weekly incarnation of the magazine ceased in 2018. In July 2023, NME announced our return to print with a bi-monthly global magazine that showcases the best new artists and bands on earth, alongside exclusive new franchis
  
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• Primal Scream announce support acts for 2025 UK ‘Come Ahead’ tour 

  28-11-2024 14:56 via nme.com
  
  Primal Scream have announced support acts for their upcoming UK tour. Find all the details, including a list of tour dates, below.READ MORE: Primal Scream on their protest disco album: “If you’re gonna scream from the rooftops, there is no better time”The tour dates were announced last month, and came in celebration of the band’s new album, ‘Come Ahead’. 
  14 shows were confirmed, all taking place between March and April 2025. The dates kick off with an op
  
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• Rod Stewart on playing Glastonbury 2025: “It’s going to cost me a fortune to do it – $300,0000″

  28-11-2024 14:44 via nme.com
  
  Rod Stewart has opened up on playing Glastonbury 2025, admitting that “it’s going to cost me a fortune to do it”.READ MORE: Who could headline Glastonbury 2025? The top runners and riders so farThe rock legend was announced to play the festival’s Legend Slot just days ago (November 26), where he will perform on Sunday June 29. He returns to Glasto after previously headlining in 2002 alongside Coldplay and Stereophonics.
  Now, Stewart has opened up about the
  
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• Lemmy’s ashes to go on display at Stringfellow’s strip club in London: “He loved the rock’n’roll spirit, and he certainly loved the view” 

  28-11-2024 14:03 via nme.com
  
  Some of Lemmy’s ashes are set to go on display at Stringfellow’s strip club in London.READ MORE:  ‘Lemmy’: 7 legendary stories the pre-Motorhead biopic should includeThe iconic Motörhead frontman, who is considered to be one of the most influential figures in metal history, died in December 2015 at the age of 70, shortly after learning he had been diagnosed with cancer. Now, nearly nine years on, his ashes continue to make headlines.
  It has recently been confirm
  
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• Robbie Williams admits “sense of shame” for being “idiot boyfriend” to Nicole Appleton

  28-11-2024 13:49 via nme.com
  
  Robbie Williams has opened up about his past relationship with Nicole Appleton, admitting he feels a “sense of shame” for being an “idiot boyfriend”.
  The former Take That singer spoke to The One Show on November 26 about his new semi-autobiographical film Better Man, where Williams is depicted as a CGI chimpanzee.
  He went on to say that the scenes portraying his former relationship with All Saints‘ Nicole Appleton were “the most difficult bits&r
  
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• Post Malone confirms “Murder Circus” event for ‘Hunt: Showdown 1896’

  28-11-2024 13:43 via nme.com
  
  Post Malone has confirmed details of his “Murder Circus” collab with Hunt: Showdown 1896.READ MORE: How ‘Hunt: Showdown’ got me through the lockdown nightmareHunt: Showdown 1896 is an extraction shooter that sees players take on the role of a supernatural bounty hunter, tasked with tracking down “twisted monsters” while avoiding other bloodthirsty players.
  Last week, Post Malone revealed he was a huge fan of Hunt: Showdown. “It’s the best game. My
  
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• Salford’s Lads’ Club is “officially saved”: “There is a light and it never goes out”

  28-11-2024 13:21 via nme.com
  
  Salford Lad’s Club has confirmed that it will remain open, following the threat of closure earlier this year.READ MORE: Report shows “disaster” facing grassroots music venues: “The big companies and arenas are now going to have to answer for this”The youth centre was opened in 1904 by Robert Baden-Powell in Ordsall. Originally it was a club for boys, but is now open to all young people.
  It is the location of the most famous photo taken of The Smiths, and has been fe
  
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• Kanye West releases ‘Bomb’ music video with kids North and Chicago

  28-11-2024 13:09 via nme.com
  
  Kanye West has released the music video for ‘Bomb’ featuring his children North and Chicago.READ MORE: Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign – ‘Vultures 1’ review: mired in misogynyThe rapper dropped the visuals for ‘Bomb’ today (November 28), which appeared on his latest album ‘VULTURES 2‘. It’s the second instalment of the ‘VULTURES’ series, with the first album dropping in February this year. 
  In the music video, eldes
  
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• Latitude 2025: Elbow, Maribou State, Sigrid join line-up

  28-11-2024 12:35 via nme.com
  
  Latitude has shared a second wave of artists joining the line-up for 2025, with Elbow, Maribou State and Sigrid included.READ MORE: Elbow – ‘Audio Vertigo’ review: gnarly, naughty and their best since ‘The Seldom Seen Kid’The festival will take place at Henham Park in Suffolk between July 24 and July 27.
  Last month, organisers confirmed the three acts that will headline the main stage next summer: Sting, Snow Patrol and Fatboy Slim. Later on, Basement Jaxx were adde
  
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• Juice WRLD’s mum says ‘Fortnite’ concert is “incredible tribute” to late musician

  28-11-2024 12:23 via nme.com
  
  Juice WRLD’s mum has said an upcoming Fortnite concert is an “incredible tribute” to the late musician.READ MORE: “He laid out his life for people to connect”: why Juice WRLD’s legacy lives onJuice WRLD, real name Jarad Higgins, was just 21-years-old when he passed away from an overdose in 2019. Across two albums, two mixtapes and a number of singles, the musician built a legacy that’s only continued to grow since his death. This weekend, third and final
  
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• Kanye West recruits daughters for Bomb music video

  28-11-2024 12:00 via music-news.com
  
  Kim Kardashian shared the clip on Instagram.
  
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• Roskilde Festival 2025 adds Olivia Rodrigo, Deftones, Jamie xx and more to line-up

  28-11-2024 11:43 via nme.com
  
  Roskilde Festival has announced a new wave of names to its 2025 line-up, with huge names like Olivia Rodrigo and Deftones now being added to the bill.READ MORE: Olivia Rodrigo live in London: quite possibly 2024’s most fun tourThe 2025 instalment of the Danish non-profit festival will mark its 53rd edition, and is set to take place between June 28 to July 5.
  The first wave of artists was shared at the end of last month, with Stormzy confirmed as headliner. Also confirmed on the bill were F
  
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• Disclosure and Pa Salieu team up for cold new collaboration ‘King Steps’

  28-11-2024 11:20 via nme.com
  
  Disclosure and Pa Salieu have released their cold new collaboration ‘King Steps’ – take a listen below.READ MORE: Pa Salieu – ‘Afrikan Alien’ review: an empowering and uplifting returnThe dance duo and the UK rap icon have teamed up to drop the brand new garage track in an exciting new direction for Salieu. It follows the Coventry rapper’s newest mixtape ‘Afrikan Alien‘, which dropped shortly after he was released from prison in September.
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• Nick Carter’s defamation lawsuit against rape accuser to be allowed by judge

  28-11-2024 11:10 via nme.com
  
  Nick Carter’s defamation lawsuit against a rape accuser is allowed to continue moving forwards, says a judge in a new ruling.
  The Nevada judge ruled on Tuesday (November 26) that the Backstreet Boys singer can proceed with his counterclaim against Shannon “Shay” Ruth, who filed a civil lawsuit in 2022, alleging that the singer raped her on a tour bus in 2001, when she was 17-year-old.
  Ruth claimed that Carter handed her a drink which she believes contained a mix of cranberry ju
  
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• Pras says he’s “done” with the Fugees: “It is what it is”

  28-11-2024 10:59 via nme.com
  
  Pras has said he’s “done” with his former group, Fugees.READ MORE: Why ‘The Score’ is one of the greatest hip-hop albums everThe rapper is currently facing 20 years in prison after he was found guilty of being involved in a billion-dollar Malaysian money laundering scheme. He was convicted on 10 counts including campaign finance violations, illegal lobbying, witness tampering, and lying to banks.
  Now, as he awaits sentencing, Pras has reflected on his current l
  
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• Lawyer representing Diddy’s accusers sued for alleged extortion attempt by anonymous celebrity

  28-11-2024 10:29 via nme.com
  
  An anonymous male celebrity has reportedly sued a lawyer representing several people accusing rapper Diddy of sexual assault due to an alleged extortion attempt.
  According to CNN, a “celebrity and public figure who resides in Los Angeles” sued Houston-based lawyer Tony Buzbee this week in Los Angeles Superior Court under the name “John Doe”. The celebrity claimed that Buzbee and his firm were “shamelessly attempting to extort exorbitant sums from him or else pu
  
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• Diddy has been denied bail for a third time

  28-11-2024 10:16 via nme.com
  
  Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been denied bail for a third time.
  The disgraced rapper and music mogul appeared in court on Friday (November 22) for a two-hour hearing. Yesterday (November 27), Manhattan judge Arun Subramanian denied the appeal.
  According to Judge Subramanian, the decision comes after “the government has shown by clear and convincing evidence that no condition or combination of conditions will reasonably assure the safety of the community,” per CNN.
  The bail deni
  
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• Lindsay Lohan has no plans to make music again

  28-11-2024 10:00 via music-news.com
  
  Lindsay Lohan released her debut album, Speak, in 2004.
  
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• ADOR publicly demands apology from Belift Lab to NewJeans’ Hanni

  28-11-2024 08:09 via nme.com
  
  ADOR has issued a statement requesting an apology from fellow HYBE sub-label Belift Lab to NewJeans member Hanni.
  On November 28, ADOR released a statement on its official stance regarding an alleged incident that took place between NewJeans member Hanni and a manager from Belift Lab.
  Hanni claimed earlier this year that a manager had told another K-pop group to “ignore” her when they crossed paths at HYBE amid an ongoing feud between ex-ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin and the parent company. B
  
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• Ariana Grande rejected hip-hop version of 'Popular' while making Wicked

  28-11-2024 08:03 via music-news.com
  
  Ariana Grande shot down the idea of making a hip-hop version of Popular for Wicked.
  
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• Beyoncé quashes tour rumours

  28-11-2024 07:00 via music-news.com
  
  Speculation had grown the Halo singer would tour after her half-time show on Christmas Day.
  
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• Ringo Starr believes Barry Keoghan will play him in Beatles biopic

  28-11-2024 06:06 via music-news.com
  
  Ringo Starr has seemingly confirmed Barry Keoghan will play him in a new Beatles biopic.
  
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• Sean 'Diddy' Combs denied bail for the third time

  28-11-2024 05:00 via music-news.com
  
  The rapper won't be released before his trial.
  
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• Watch Michael Kiwanuka’s trippy ‘One And Only’ music video, directed by Barack Obama’s daughter Malia

  28-11-2024 04:57 via nme.com
  
  Michael Kiwanuka has shared a new music video for ‘One And Only’, directed by Barack Obama‘s daughter Malia – watch it below.READ MORE: Michael Kiwanuka – ‘Small Changes’ review: a homely, life-affirming listenYesterday (November 26), Kiwanuka shared the video, which is helmed by Malia Obama, who professionally goes by Malia Ann. It marks her music video directorial debut.
  In the newly launched video, a woman chases another lady through the woods and eve
  
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• North, Chicago West Feature in Kanye, Yuno Miles’ ‘Bomb’ Video

  28-11-2024 04:46 via rollingstone.com
  
  The track appeared on Vultures 2, the second studio album by West and Ty Dolla $ign
  
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