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• DJ Khaled Collab Propels Chance the Rapper to First Independent Artist to Go Diamond

  04-01-2025 04:47 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
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  Chance the Rapper has been propelled to new heights on the back of his 2017 collaboration with DJ Khaled, Justin Bieber, Quavo, and Lil Wayne. “I’m the One” has surpassed 10 million sales and stream equivalents in the U.S.—making Chance the Rapper the first independent artist to go Diamond.
  Chance the Rapper was the first independent musician to receive multiple Grammy’s in the same year. While the collaboration was
  
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• Daron Malakian responds to Nikki Glaser’s Glenn Close System Of A Down joke

  06-01-2025 20:59 via nme.com
  
  System Of A Down‘s Daron Malakian has responded to Nikki Glaser’s Golden Globes joke about the band.READ MORE: Golden Globes 2025: ‘The Brutalist’, ‘Emilia Pérez’ and ‘Shōgun’ win bigGlaser – who served as the 2025 Golden Globes host last night (January 5) – went on to introduce the legendary actress Glenn Close who was set to present the award for Best Motion Picture – Drama. While introducing the actor and listing he
  
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• SZA Embraces Her Dark Side in Fiery Teaser Trailer for Delayed ‘Lana’ Extended Edition

  06-01-2025 20:44 via rollingstone.com
  
  Lana, the already extended edition of SOS, was scheduled to be updated and expanded with additional songs on Monday, Jan. 6
  
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• A.R. Rahman’s KM Music Conservatory Kicks Off ‘Bharat Maestro Awards’ for Indian Classical Music

  06-01-2025 20:18 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Photo Credit: A.R. Rahman by Dani Charles for Silverscreen Media / CC by 3.0
  To celebrate his birthday, A.R. Rahman announces the launch of the Bharat Maestro Awards through his music institute, the KM Music Conservatory.
  Indian musician and producer A.R. Rahman is celebrating his birthday with the announcement from his music institute, the KM Music Conservatory, launching the Bharat Maestro Awards. The awards will honor music legends in Indian classical music while nurturing the next wave of ta
  
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• Jane’s Addiction Members Recording New Music—Deconstruction 2.0?

  06-01-2025 20:09 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
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  Several months after an on-stage brouhaha caused a rift between Jane’s Addiction and lead singer Perry Farrell—the rest of the band appears to be moving on without him. New music appears to be incoming.
  Eric Avery shared a video from a recording session on Instagram, saying “writing some more new lines to some of Stephen’s drumming. Looking forward to getting some Mr. Navarro on them. 2025!” the caption reads. Perkins also sh
  
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• The Waterboys announce new album ‘Life, Death And Dennis Hopper’ with Bruce Springsteen, Fiona Apple and more

  06-01-2025 20:05 via nme.com
  
  The Waterboys have announced their new album ‘Life, Death And Dennis Hopper’ featuring the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Fiona Apple and more.
  The folk-rock group are set to release their 16th studio album on April 4 via Sun Records. According to a press release, ‘Life, Death And Dennis Hopper’ will tell the story of the late American actor and rebel – Dennis Hopper – through a song cycle that depicts both Hopper’s story and the past 75 years of Western po
  
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• Franz Ferdinand share addictive new single ‘Hooked’

  06-01-2025 19:53 via nme.com
  
  Franz Ferdinand have released their new single ‘Hooked’ – give it a listen below.Read More: Franz Ferdinand return with ‘Audacious’ and tell us about new album ‘The Human Fear’‘Hooked’ is the third single to be shared from the band’s upcoming sixth album ‘The Human Fear’, out on Friday (January 10), following ‘Audacious’ and ‘Night Or Day’.
  The angular indie track, heavy with synths, doesn&r
  
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• Jon M. Chu Says He Wants Britney Spears Biopic to ‘Tell Her Story Right’

  06-01-2025 19:46 via rollingstone.com
  
  There's a "long road ahead" before fans will get to see the film, the director says
  
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• Don’t Tell John new single 'Grandad' + first show of 2025

  06-01-2025 19:10 via music-news.com
  
  From the moment the grinding riffs and driving rhythms of Don’t Tell John’s new single Grandad kicks in, your body locks into the groove.
  
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• Elton John set for ninth UK Number 1 album with 'Diamonds'

  06-01-2025 18:55 via music-news.com
  
  Elton John is set to claim his ninth UK Number 1 album this week with Diamonds.
  
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• Bad Bunny Makes a Triumphant Homecoming on ‘Debí Tomar Más Fotos’

  06-01-2025 18:54 via rollingstone.com
  
  The global superstar goes back to his Puerto Rican roots, and hits another career highpoint
  
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• Bad Bunny Makes a Triumphant Homecoming on ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’

  06-01-2025 18:54 via rollingstone.com
  
  The global superstar goes back to his Puerto Rican roots, and hits another career highpoint
  
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• Young Thug seems to call out “rat” Gunna on new song snippet

  06-01-2025 18:52 via nme.com
  
  Young Thug has shared a snippet of an unreleased song featuring lyrics calling out a “rat,” which many believe is directed at Gunna.
  Last week (January 2), the Atlanta rapper uploaded two teasers on his Instagram – the first was a preview of his verse on ‘Dum, Dumb and Dumber’ from Lil Baby’s latest album, ‘Wham’.
  The second snippet sees Thug rhyme over a synth-trap instrumental: “Never associate with a rat / Go and get some money, get a pack
  
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• PinkPantheress teases new music for 2025: “We are soooo back”

  06-01-2025 18:50 via nme.com
  
  PinkPantheress has announced that she is “soooo back” and is gearing up to release new music in 2025.READ MORE: PinkPantheress on the cover: “I don’t care about the beats, I care about the pen”The alt-pop star hasn’t released much since her debut album ‘Heaven Knows’ in November 2023. Last year, she shared only the dreamy synth-pop track ‘Turn It Up’. The internet pop sensation teased that she was working on new music back in July, but
  
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• Kanye West has settled his feud with Kai Cenat: “The beef is over”

  06-01-2025 18:42 via nme.com
  
  Kanye West has reportedly ended his feud with Kai Cenat after privately messaging the award-winning streamer.READ MORE: Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign – ‘Vultures 1’ review: mired in misogynyFans speculated whether West and Cenat had reconciled after an edited photo surfaced online showing a horse wearing a black coat emblazoned with the word “Bully” – the name of Ye’s highly-anticipated 11th solo album – in Cenat’s bedroom. The Twitch star a
  
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• Garth Brooks’ ‘No Fences’ Briefly Appears on Spotify Despite the Artist’s Amazon Music-Exclusive Deal

  06-01-2025 18:27 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  A live performance from Garth Brooks, whose second album recently appeared, albeit briefly, on Spotify. Photo Credit: Library of Congress Life
  Garth Brooks’ No Fences recently arrived on Spotify – albeit briefly – despite the country veteran’s long-running exclusive deal with Amazon Music.Eagle-eyed fans quickly spotted the 35-year-old work on Spotify, where Garth Brooks has made just a handful of collaborations and live recordings available.
  That’s because of the T
  
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• Boston Calling 2025: Luke Combs and Fall Out Boy to Headline

  06-01-2025 18:09 via rollingstone.com
  
  Dave Matthews Band will close out the Memorial Day weekend festival
  
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• Mikaela Jav, millionaire DJ and cousin of Azerbaijan’s president, arrested for drug trafficking at party in Greece

  06-01-2025 17:51 via nme.com
  
  Millionaire DJ Mikaela Jav has been arrested at a party in Greece after being accused of drug trafficking.
  The London-based DJ – real name Izzat Khanim Javadova and the cousin of Azerbaijan’s president – was arrested on December 30 in the town of Kalyvia Thorikou, which is located near Athens. As reported by Mixmag, Javadova was arrested at a party in a luxury villa in which Police had allegedly discovered 45 packages of cocaine, ecstasy, crystal meth and other drugs along with
  
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• Pete Doherty shares his love of Kneecap, Fontaines D.C. and “really good acts coming out of Ireland” 

  06-01-2025 17:49 via nme.com
  
  Pete Doherty has spoken about his love for the “really good acts coming out of Ireland” including Fontaines D.C. and Kneecap.READ MORE: Pete Doherty on survival, family, and the future of Libertines and BabyshamblesThe Libertines and Babyshambles frontman recently sat down with NME as part of the In Conversation series, and opened up about new material, his time as a father and the plans he has for 2025.
  During the interview he also opened up about the acts he has been inspired by in
  
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• The Lowdown Drifters Left Trucking Behind, But Not the Road

  06-01-2025 17:43 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Fort Worth, Texas, band's leader John Cannon used to drive the big rigs. Now he's on the road hauling twang
  
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• Kesha Celebrates 15th Anniversary of Life-Changing Debut Album ‘Animal’: ‘You Were That Bitch’

  06-01-2025 17:09 via rollingstone.com
  
  In a reflective Instagram post, the singer shared an old interview clip where she proclaimed she made the record "to make kids have fun and have dance parties and inspire people to just be happy"
  
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• Channel 4 announce ‘Marilyn Manson: Unmasked’ documentary into rise and abuse allegations

  06-01-2025 17:01 via nme.com
  
  Channel 4 have announced details of a new Marilyn Manson documentary, which explores his rise to fame and allegations of abuse.
  The documentary is structured as three episodes and is set to show how the controversial musician rose to prominence, as well as the accusations of abuse that have come to light in recent times.
  According to a press release, it looks to “unravel the shocking story of one of rock music’s most polarising figures. From his meteoric rise as the self-proclaimed &
  
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• ‘It’s About How Power Works’: Author Liz Pelly on Her New Spotify Book, ‘Mood Machine’

  06-01-2025 16:46 via rollingstone.com
  
  The book, an investigation into the internal practices and cultural effects of the streaming giant, is “an entryway into a broader story,” Pelly says
  
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• Ariana Grande teases 'attachment' to album Eternal Sunshine

  06-01-2025 16:00 via music-news.com
  
  Ariana Grande previously confrimed that she is taking a break from her pop career to focus on musical theatre.
  
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• Evan Dando, now sober aside from LSD, announces release date for memoir and teases new Lemonheads album

  06-01-2025 15:56 via nme.com
  
  Evan Dando has revealed that he is now sober aside from LSD, while confirming the release date for his upcoming memoir and teasing new music from The Lemonheads.
  The soloist and Lemonheads frontman is due to publish his delayed book Rumours Of My Demise on May 1, having first announced the project in 2020. Pre-order here via Blackwell’s.
  A new interview with Dando in The Independent noted the release date, with the musician also speaking about being clean of street drugs for the past two y
  
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• ‘The X Factor’ Launched Little Mix, But Jade Remembers the Show Being ‘Pretty F–ked Up’

  06-01-2025 15:54 via rollingstone.com
  
  The musician, who went solo in 2024, balanced criticizing the show for its concerning impact on mental health with being appreciative of its influence on her career
  
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• Justin Bieber unfollows Scooter Braun on Instagram

  06-01-2025 15:54 via nme.com
  
  Justin Bieber has unfollowed his former longtime manager Scooter Braun on Instagram.READ MORE: Justin Bieber – ‘Justice’ review: pop star finds his purpose againBraun and Bieber have been linked since 2008 when the former began managing the ‘Baby’ hitmaker after discovering him through his YouTube channel at the time. Braun would go on to represent Bieber for 15 years.
  Back in 2023, reports of the two’s relationship being tense arose with Billboard claiming th
  
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• Neil Young announces release of lost 1970s album ‘Oceanside Countryside’: “I should have put it out back then”

  06-01-2025 15:48 via nme.com
  
  Neil Young has announced that he is set to release his “lost” album ‘Oceanside Countryside’ from the 1970s. Find all the details below.
  The legendary singer-songwriter will share the record for the first time on Friday February 14 via Reprise, as part of his ongoing Analog Original Series (AOS). Pre-order/pre-save here.
  Young shared the news on his official Archives website last Friday (January 3). The forthcoming project was recorded between May and December 1977, p
  
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• Robbie Williams compares himself to Eminem in ‘8 Mile’ while making ‘Better Man’ 

  06-01-2025 14:47 via nme.com
  
  Robbie Williams has reflected on his time making new biopic Better Man and said that he compared himself to Eminem in 8 Mile.READ MORE: Robbie Williams and director Michael Gracey on their bananas, CGI monkey- featuring biopic ‘Better Man’: “It’s healing”The semi-autobiographical film arrived in cinemas over Christmas. Directed and co-written by Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), it sees the singer depicted as a CGI monkey and tells the story of his life and car
  
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• Nicki Minaj responds to assault lawsuit from former employee: “False and frivolous”

  06-01-2025 14:06 via nme.com
  
  Nicki Minaj has responded to an assault lawsuit levelled against her by a former employee, claiming that the allegations are “false and frivolous”.
  Last Friday (January 3) a 10-page complaint was filed in Los Angeles, with Minaj and her Pink Personality company being named as lead defendants in the suit. The accusations included assault, battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress.READ MORE: Nicki Minaj live in London: ever-polarising rap iconoclast comes back fightingAn
  
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