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    Jacob Tremblay Recounts Justin Bieber's Past as Tween Pop Star in 'Lonely' Music Video

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    The minimalistic music video and the simple arrangement of the song capture the raw emotion of the lyrics that convey the Canadian superstar’s struggles as he navigated fame at early age.
    Oct 16, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Justin Bieber has debuted the music video for his new song “Lonely”. Made in collaboration with producer Benny Blanco, the song reflects the “Baby” hitmaker’s struggles to navigate fame at early age as he rose from a YouTube sensation to a global pop superstar.
    True to the simple arrangement of the song and the poignant lyrics, the minimalistic music video stars SAG Award-nominated actor Jacob Tremblay as young Bieber who sits alone in a backstage room. Sporting Bieber’s iconic side-swept hair and purple hoodie, the 14-year-old actor perfectly depicts the raw emotion of feeling isolated under the spotlight.
    He is killing his time playing hockey, which is Bieber’s favorite sport to play, while waiting for his turn to appear onstage. Toward the end of the video, the real Bieber is seen as the only person in the audience, looking back at his own past.
    “What if you had it all, but nobody to call? Maybe then you’d know me. ‘Cause I’ve had everything but no one’s listening, and that’s just f**king lonely. I’m so lonely,” the “Where Are U Now” crooner sings over piano tunes.

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    The 26-year-old singer also makes references to his problematic past as singing, “Everybody knows my past now, like my house was always made of glass. Maybe that’s the price you pay for the money and fame at an early age. And everybody saw me sick, and it felt like no one gave a s**t. They criticized the things I did as an idiot kid.”
    Blanco, who previously teamed up with Bieber on his 2015’s hit “Love Yourself”, talked about how Bieber opened up his feelings through the song. “He was real nervous. He was like, ‘S**t. Should I be putting this out into the world?’ Because he’s like, ‘People know me for this thing and it’s like I’ve never been this raw,’ ” he said of the song.
    “He’s raw on this song. This song brought us so much closer together. And it was just he’s really opening up on this and he’s super vulnerable,” Blanco added. “There’s this weird stigma and this thing where men are supposed to be this. And it’s like, ‘No, I want to be vulnerable. I want to cry. I want to have a good cry.”
    Bieber is set to perform “Lonely” on “Saturday Night Live” with Blanco this week, October 17 on NBC.

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    Phil Collins Blocks Donald Trump From Using His Song in Campaign

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    The Genesis singer has issued a cease and desist letter after POTUS played his hit song ‘In the Air Tonight’ at his rally in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, October 14.
    Oct 16, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Donald Trump has done it again. POTUS has recently been slapped with a new cease and desist order after he played Phil Collins’ hit song “In the Air Tonight” during one of his rallies in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, October 14.
    Representatives for the Genesis member confirmed the report through a statement, stating that Trump’s team did not have permission to use the song in the rally. “Yes we are well aware of the Trump campaign’s use of this song and we have already issued a ‘cease and desist’ letter via our lawyers who continue to monitor the situation,” so his reps said in the statement made to Consequence of Songs.

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    With that said, Collins has joined a long list of musicians who issued a cease and desist letter to Trump in an attempt to stop him from playing their music during his campaign. The list included Neil Young, The Rolling Stones, Linkin Park, and the estate of Tom Petty.
    Meanwhile, Trump himself has been receiving criticism for using “In the Air Tonight” at his rally, with many pointing out that his song choice could be perceived as tone deaf since a lot of maskless people gathered in the city where COVID-19 cases continue to rise. “They’re playing ‘in the air tonight’ at the #Trump rally. Do they ever play anything that isn’t dripping with irony?” an individual mocked him.
    “Bruh they were playing In The Air Tonight by Phil Collins at Trumps rally that no one was wearing masks at. oh the irony,” another echoed the sentiment, while one other was being sarcastic, “Another song for Trump rallies, Can you fill it coming in the air tonight? Can you fill it COVID-19 coming in the air tooo-night??? Can you fill it, can you fill it coming in the air tonight??? SBJ.”

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    NBC Accused of Censoring Demi Lovato's Anti-Trump Performance at Billboard Music Awards

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    The Peacock has seemingly censored the ‘Commander In Chief’ performance by the former Disney darling as the original footage makes its way out on the internet.
    Oct 16, 2020
    AceShowbiz – NBC officials appeared to censor Demi Lovato’s plea for fans to vote in the upcoming U.S. election during her performance at the Billboard Music Awards on Wednesday (14Oct20) night.
    The 28-year-old star took to the stage to perform her latest song, “Commander in Chief”, which takes aim at incumbent leader Donald Trump, with lines like, “Do you even know the truth? / We’re in a state of crisis, people are dyin’ / While you line your pockets deep.”
    In footage obtained by TMZ, the word “vote” was splashed up on the stage behind her after she concluded the song but, in the final broadcast, the camera cut to a close up of the singer when the music stopped.

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    Sources told the outlet bosses felt that, because “Commander in Chief” was an anti-Trump song, the “vote” message was too clearly a call to vote against him. The network is also set to host a town hall with Trump on Thursday evening.
    Lovato hasn’t held back in her criticism of the president and, while the track prompted an intense response on Instagram, with some fans slamming the star and suggesting her political stance could “ruin” her career, she insisted she “literally doesn’t care.”
    “This isn’t about that. My career isn’t about that,” she told fans on Instagram. “I made a piece of art that stands for something I believe in. And I’m putting it out even at the risk of losing fans. I’ll take integrity in my work over sales any day.”

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    Cardi B And Nicki Minaj Collaboration Reports Debunked

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    Speculations that a collaborative song, titled ‘Lavish’, from the former enemies is coming first started after a possible snippet of the said joint song was leaked on the Internet earlier this month.
    Oct 16, 2020
    AceShowbiz – It’s heartbreaking news for those who are looking forward to Cardi B and Nicki Minaj’s rumored collaboration. After reports of their collaboration emerged online this week, someone who claimed to be close with the “Bodak Yellow” raptress has revealed that the speculations are everything but truth.
    The so-called source tells TheJasmineBrand, “This is false.” The source, however, claims that it’s not because the two musicians are feuding with each other. “There’s no beef, but there’s also no song either,” the informant explains.
    Speculations that a collaborative song from the former enemies, who previously joined forces for “MotoSports”, is coming first started after a possible snippet of the said joint song was leaked on the Internet earlier this month. Titled “Lavish”, the song is allegedly produced by Mike WiLL Made It. The 7-second snippet simply found Nicki and Cardi shouting out their signature lines without going into the female emcee’s respective verses.

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    Fans also believed that Cardi teased the rumored collaboration when she was feuding with both her own fanbase and Nicki’s, who were infamous for taking a jab at each other. “Since ya mad ..imma give ya something mad to be about …..This next single and coll- ….Gonna have ya sick ….since ya here,” the “WAP” hitmaker wrote on Twitter.
    People later speculated that she was talking about “Lavish”. “Is it Lavish?! Because I REALLY NEED A CARDI AND NICKI Collab!” one person said. “Like sis I know you guys are living your best life and y’all just doing your shit and Nicki doing her shit. But imma barb and a bardi…..AND I NEED A BARBARDI COLLAB NEOW throw some MEGAN IN DAT TOO.”
    Further adding fuel to the rumors, the song has been listed on Genius before being removed from the music site. However, it was said that a fan of one of the artists uploaded a fake song title to Genius.

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    Alice Cooper Calls on Fans to Join Him for Interactive Halloween Event

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    In an effort to raise funds for his Solid Rock youth charity and the Rock the Socks Foundation, the veteran rocker will take part in a live question and answer session for the spooky edition of Front Row Live.
    Oct 15, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Veteran rocker Alice Cooper is calling on fans to gather round on Halloween (October 31) and join him for an interactive online event.
    The star will take part in a live question and answer session for the spooky edition of Front Row Live, presented by officials at California’s 95.5 KLOSFM and the Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp.
    The special session will raise funds for Cooper’s Solid Rock youth charity, as well as the Rock the Socks Foundation, which provides support to families of kids suffering from rare genetic condition epidermolysis bullosa, reports Variety.

    Front Row Live will also feature live experiences with The Who’s Roger Daltrey on 14 November, Joe Elliott from Def Leppard on 28 November, and Styx on 12 December, with each appearance benefitting the artists’ chosen charities.
    For tickets and more information, visit: https://www.rockcamp.com/.

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    Meanwhile, fans looking for other ways to celebrate Halloween with Cooper can tune into a kid-friendly scary story session with the “Feed My Frankenstein” singer.
    He has teamed up with AirBnB bosses to host “Spooky Story Time with Alice Cooper” at 4pm PT on 21 October, in the lead-up to the holiday.

    “Love a good scare? Me too,” Cooper shared in a statement. “With Halloween all but cancelled, we’ll have to take our penchant for terror to the scariest place I know – the Internet.”
    “Join me for a spooky story session to celebrate the season. We’ll read about spiders and spirits, goblins and ghosts and monsters and mutants – all of my favourite things, really. And we’ll do it in full costume. It’ll be a scary good time.”
    Tickets are priced at $100 (£80), with all proceeds donated to the North Star Reach children’s charity.
    To book your spot, go to: here.

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    Billboard Music Awards 2020 Winners: Post Malone and Billie Eilish Nab Coveted Prizes

    The ‘Circles’ singer is named Top Artist and Top Male Artist, while the ‘No Time to Die’ songstress scores Top Female Artist in addition to Top Billboard 200 Album.
    Oct 15, 2020
    AceShowbiz – It’s a big night at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards for Post Malone and Billie Eilish. The two young music stars shone the brightest at the Wednesday, October 14 ceremony as they scored top prizes at the event with two gongs each.
    Malone landed the coveted Top Artist award, edging out Eilish, Jonas Brothers, Khalid and Taylor Swift who were also nominated in the category. The “Rockstar” hitmaker was additionally dubbed Top Male Artist, which was also vied by DaBaby, Khalid, Lil Nas X and Ed Sheeran.
    Nabbing the Top Female Artist award, Eilish won over Ariana Grande, Halsey, Lizzo and Swift. She received her other gong that night through her album “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?”, which was hailed as Top Billboard 200 Album.
    Wearing a face mask despite speaking in front of empty Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, the “When the Party’s Over” singer thanked her fans for “believing in me and caring about me.” She went on saying that when it comes to winning awards she “never ever takes these for granted.”
    Despite losing the Top Female Artist award to Eilish, Lizzo didn’t come home empty handed. The “Truth Hurts” raptress bagged an award for Top Song Sales Artist. She got political by wearing a black dress with “vote” printed on it, and delivered a powerful speech that encouraged viewers to find their voices and don’t change to meet society standards.

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    Khalid was named Top R&B Artist, while Lil Nas X also scored a win through his hit “Old Town Road” ft. Billy Ray Cyrus which was successfully named Top Hot 100 Song. “I know what everybody has been through so much this year. I wanna thank the crew that is working on this show tonight because they have gone through some insane stuff to make this happen for you guys. I hope everybody is staying safe there at home,” Lil Nas said.
    The show also saw country music star Garth Brooks being presented with Icon Award, while Killer Mike was honored with Billboard Change Maker. Other winners included Harry Styles (Billboard Chart Achievement Award), BTS (Top Social Artist), Luke Combs (Top Country Artist), Bad Bunny (Top Latin Artist) and Lauren Daigle (Top Christian Artist).
    The 2020 Billboard Music Awards was hosted by Kelly Clarkson, who kicked off the show with a cover of Whitney Houston’s “Higher Love”. She said on the stage, “Tonight is about the way music touches us all because music connects with us in so many ways, no matter who you are it moves us sometimes literally.”
    John Legend, Demi Lovato and BTS were also among the performers at the show.
    Full Winners of 2020 Billboard Music Awards

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    BBMAs 2020: John Legend Dedicates 'Never Break' to Chrissy Teigen, Demi Lovato Goes Political

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    Also bringing fun at the annual event are K-Pop mega group BTS, who performs their No. 1 song ‘Dynamite’, and R&B icon En Vogue, who reunites after years to celebrate their 30th anniversary.
    Oct 15, 2020
    AceShowbiz – The 2020 Billboard Music Awards took place on Wednesday, October 14 at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. In the award-giving event, which was initially scheduled to take place in April, some big stars offered some magnificent performances. That night, John Legend serenaded his wife Chrissy Teigen with an emotional performance, while Demi Lovato got political ahead of November presidential election.
    Kelly, who served as the host in the host at the night, kicked off the annual event with a remarkable performance of Whitney Houston’s “Higher Love”. The 38-year-old joined forces with Pentatonix, percussionist Sheila E. and a choir of female singers, who joined them virtually.

    “Tonight is about the way music touches us all because music connects with us in so many ways, no matter who you are, it moves us sometimes literally,” the host said in her opening monologue. “We dance. We sing. We cry, like I do often. It brings back those good memories, and it also helps us make new ones. Music also connects us to each other, from virtual living room dance parties to neighborhood balcony concerts, music has united us.”
    Later that night, John took the stage to his song “Never Break” which he dedicated for his model wife following their heartbreaking pregnancy loss. Donning a white suit, the EGOT winner belted out the notes while playing the piano.
    “We will never break/ Built on a foundation/ Strong enough to stay/ We will never break,” he sang while visibly struggling to hold back tears. “As the water rises/ And the mountains shake/ Our love will remain.”

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    Demi followed it up with a powerful performance. The “Heart Attack” hitmaker made use of the event to debut her polically-charged single “Commander in Chief” which was a direct jab at President Donald Trump. “Commander in Chief, honestly, if I did the things you do, I couldn’t sleep/ Seriously, do you even know the truth?” she sang during the performance “We’re in a state of crisis, people are dying, while you line your pockets deep, Commander in Chief/ How does it feel to still be able to breathe?”

    Also bringing fun at the event was K-Pop mega group BTS (Bangtan Boys), who performed their No. 1 song “Dynamite”. Jin, Jimin, Suga, V,RM, Jungkook and J-Hope all looked dapper in red wine suits. The group was up for two awards tonight as they’re nominated for Top Duo/Group and Top Social Artist.

    This year’s Billboard Music Awards also saw En Vouge reuniting to perform their chart-topping song “Free Your Mind”. Rocking all-black outfits for the epic performance, R&B legends Rhona Bennett, Terry Ellis and Cindy Herron took the stage to sing the 1992 hit song to celebrate their 30th anniversary.

    Other artists performing that night included Alicia Keys, Bad Bunny, Brandy, Doja Cat, Garth Brooks, Kane Brown, Khalid, Luke Combs and Post Malone among others.

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    The Wanted Plans Reunion Following Tom Parker's Terminal Brain Tumor Diagnosis

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    Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness, Tom Parker, and Nathan Sykes are reportedly working on a reunion shortly after Parker reveals his battle with terminal brain tumor.
    Oct 15, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Boyband The Wanted are said to be considering a reunion after singer Tom Parker’s terminal brain tumour diagnosis.
    Tom, whose wife Kelsey is pregnant with their second child, hit headlines on Monday (12Oct20) when he revealed he’d been diagnosed with stage four glioblastoma – an inoperable brain tumour.
    His bandmates have rallied around him since then, with Max George sharing a message of support on social media, and now the group are talking about reuniting once again next year (21), according to Britain’s The Sun newspaper.
    “Max has always been open about wanting to get the group back together to mark one of their anniversaries,” a source told the publication. “Those years for the lads were some of the best of their lives and they all love performing.”

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    “For various reasons some of the lads grew apart but now it seems that next year, depending on how everything goes, they could do something to mark just how far the group has come.”
    Tom has previously made no secret of his desire to re-team with his bandmates, saying previously, “I would really, really like us to get back together as a five. It would be so cool for us to get back on stage as a band.”
    The Wanted enjoyed hits with tracks such as “Glad You Came” and “Chasing the Sun” before going on hiatus in 2014.
    After going public with his health issues, Tom Parker addressed his fans, “We truly are overwhelmed with everyone’s love, support and positivity. We have had so many people reach out with positive stories and it’s been incredible.”

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