50 Cent says Grammy 2021 nominations are “out of touch”
50 Cent has weighed in on the Grammys row, dubbing the organisers of the event as being “out of touch”. Commenting on the forthcoming 2021 event’s nominations for Best Rap Album in a since-deleted post, Fiddy said: “Best Rap Album. They out of touch...
Yungblud curates playlist of “misfits” who inspired his upcoming new album
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Ariana Grande fan spots subtle tributes to Mac Miller on ‘Positions’
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Elton John will be joining Dua Lipa’s ‘Studio 2054’ livestream as a special guest
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Slowthai says Skepta helped him out of a “dark place” in 2020
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Paul McCartney reveals he uses a teleprompter to remember old Beatles songs
Paul McCartney has revealed that he uses a teleprompter at his live shows in case he forgets the lyrics to The Beatles‘ songs. The NME Big Read: Paul McCartney: “The Beatles were brothers arguing, that’s what families do” The rock icon, 78, was speaking...
Grammy Chief Responds To Backlash From The Weeknd, Justin Bieber
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Universal launches new UK label 0207 Def Jam
Universal Music has announced the launch of 0207 Def Jam, the new UK home of legendary record label Def Jam Recordings. Headed up by brothers and industry executives Alex and Alec Boateng, the new label marks a significant partnership with Def Jam, which has...
Taylor Swift confirms the identity of ‘Folklore’ song co-writer William Bowery
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