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    Selena Gomez, Jennifer Lopez to Headline Concert Promoting COVID-19 Vaccination

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    ‘Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World’ that will be hosted by Gomez and feature performances by a string of A-listers such as J.Lo and Foo Fighters will also urge donations to help medical workers in poor nations quickly receive the vaccines.

    Apr 14, 2021

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    Selena Gomez and Jennifer Lopez are booked to promote COVID-19 vaccination through a music event. The two superstars are on board to support a star-studded concert called “Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World”.

    Presented by Global Citizen, the concert will be hosted by Gomez and feature performances by J.Lo, Eddie Vedder, Foo Fighters, J Balvin and H.E.R.. among others. The event will be pre-taped at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and air May 8 at P.M. ET on CBS and ABC, followed with broadcast on FOX at 11 P.M.

    YouTube, iHeartMedia radio stations and the iHeartRadio app will also air the show. YouTube’s version of the concert will run to 90 minutes and include additional performances, including a number by the K-pop group NCT 127 and content from some of the platform’s more prominent video creators.

    The event’s goal is to inspire confidence in COVID-19 vaccines and encourage people to be inoculated in countries where it is available. It also aims to encourage corporations and philanthropists to use their money to help get vaccines to 27 million frontline workers in countries where vaccinations are not yet available even to those most in danger.

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    “I’m honored to be hosting ‘Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World’,” Gomez said in a statement. “This is a historic moment to encourage people around the world to take the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available to them, call on world leaders to share vaccine doses equitably and to bring people together for a night of music in a way that hasn’t felt possible in the past year. I can’t wait to be a part of it.”

    Global Citizen co-founder/CEO Hugh Evans also explained the purpose of the event, “As a global community, we are in a race against time and the key to coming back together is the vaccine. We need to build vaccine confidence in the U.S. and globally, and encourage people to take the vaccine as quickly as possible.”

    “There is a light at the end of this tunnel,” Evans added, “but getting vaccines to everyone, everywhere regardless of who they are or where they are from, is key to ensuring the end of this pandemic around the world. We must all unite to get back on track to eradicating extreme poverty.”

    Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has voiced his support for the concert. He stated, “Global Citizen is giving voice to a core message to Angelenos, Americans, and citizens of the world: every time someone gets vaccinated, we move another step closer to ending this pandemic. ‘Vax Live’ will open our eyes to the future we can forge if we all do our part, follow health guidelines and get our shots as soon as we’re eligible – a return to concerts with our fellow fans, gatherings with loved ones, and the embrace of family and friends.”

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    Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl Release COVID-19 Rock Anthem 'Eazy Sleazy'

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    Aside from lamenting life under lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic, The Rolling Stones singer and the Foo Fighters frontman also mock anti-vaxxers in their new song.

    Apr 14, 2021

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    Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl have their unique way in lamenting life during the coronavirus pandemic. Before celebrating an imminent return to normality, The Rolling Stones singer and the Foo Fighters frontman dropped a COVID-19 rock anthem called “Eazy Sleazy”.

    Announcing the song release was the 77-year-old musician on Tuesday, April 13. Attaching the link to its music video, he wrote on Twitter, “I wanted to share this song that I wrote about coming out of lockdown, with some much needed optimism – thank you to Dave Grohl @foofighters for jumping on drums, bass and guitar, it was a lot of fun working with you on this-hope you all enjoy ‘Eazy Sleazy’!”

    Jagger’s post was then retweeted by Grohl via Foo Fighters’ Twitter account. He penned, “It’s hard to put into words what recording this song with Sir @MickJagger means to me. It’s beyond a dream come true. Just when I thought life couldn’t get any crazier……and it’s the song of the summer, without a doubt!!”

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    Dave Grohl and Mick Jagger released COVID-19 rock anthem ‘Eazy Sleazy’.

    In the new track, Jagger rhymes about trends during the lockdown such as masks wearing and Zoom calls while Grohl plays on drums, bass and guitar. The lyrics read, “Thats a pretty mask/ But never take a chance/ TikTok stupid dance/ Took a Samba class/ I landed on my a**/ Trying to write a tune /You better hook me up to Zoom.”

    The duo then touches on returning to life post-lockdown. “We escaped from the prison walls/ Open the windows and open the doors/ But it’s easy easy/ Everything’s gonna get really freaky/ Alright on the night/ It’s gonna be a garden of earthly delights.” They go on singing, “Easy sleazy it’s gonna be smooth and greasy/ Yeah easy believe me/ It’ll only be a memory you’re trying to remember to forget.”

    Jagger also pokes fun at the anti-vaxxers, flat-earthers and global warming deniers. He sings, “Shooting the vaccine/ Bill Gates is in my bloodstream/ It’s mind control/ The earth is flat and cold/ It’s never warming up/ The arctic’s turned to slush/ The second comings late/ There’s aliens in the deep state.”

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    Jimmie Allen and Gabby Barrett Are ACM's Best New Artists of the Year

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    Less than a week before the 56th Academy of Country Music takes place in Nashville, the ‘Best Shot’ crooner and the ‘I Hope’ singer are unraveled to be its early winners.

    Apr 14, 2021

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    Jimmie Allen and Gabby Barrett can add new trophy to their award collections. The two rising country music hitmakers have been announced as the early winners for the 56th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards.

    Less than a week before the event will be held in Nashville, Tennessee, the “Best Shot” crooner and the “I Hope” singer were hailed as the recipient of the Best New Artist of the Year titles. The two musicians are also set to perform at the gala which will take place on Sunday, April 18.

    Keith Urban, who will share hosting duties with Mickey Guyton, has recorded a personalized video card for both Barrett and Allen to inform them about their big win. Jimmie was at a studio when he was handed the tablet and watched Keith’s video, while Gabby instantly screamed and laughed when watching hers.

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    “Oh my gosh. Yay! I’m so happy. Oh my gosh. Thank you so much. I love everybody. I don’t really know what to say. This is unbelievable. Thank you so much,” the 21-year-old exclaimed. “This is such an honor. Ever since I came into the country music community, everybody’s been absolutely wonderful to me. So thank you so much. It’s more than I deserve… this made the whole year for me.”

    The “American Idol” alum also shared her feat via Instagram. In her post, she wrote, “ARE YOU KIDDING!!!!! I got this news right as I arrived in Nashville w/ my hubby and sweet Baylah! God is so good and I am so thankful and blessed to be part of this country music community.”

    “THANK YOU! Ahhh! ACM New Female Artist of the Year! Thank you, thank you, thank you, @ACMawards. Tune in April 18 to see me perform 🙂 #ACMawards,” the “The First Noel” singer continued expressing her gratitude in the same caption.

    The 56th Academy of Country Music Awards will be broadcast live from three of the city’s most famous venues: the Grand Ole Opry House, the Ryman Auditorium and The Bluebird Cafe.

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    Funkmaster Flex Calls Cardi B a 'Terrible Rapper,' Twitter Reacts

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    The Hot 97 radio host divides social media users after he calls out the ‘WAP’ hitmaker over her rapping and songwriting skills, but praises her as ‘an amazing entertainer.’

    Apr 14, 2021

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    Funkmaster Flex isn’t holding back with his comments on Cardi B. The veteran DJ and hip-hop artist has dissed the latter over her rapping and songwriting skills during a recent sit-down with the “Cigar Talk” podcast.

    “I do think Cardi B is a terrible rapper, my n***a, I just do, man,” the Hot 97 radio host, whose real name is Aston George Taylor Jr., told host Najichill. “She’s a terrible rapper, man. I don’t know. Even if somebody [else] wrote [her songs], those aren’t good bars. So somebody sold you bad bars! Is nobody gonna f**king say it?”

    Despite criticizing the Bronx femcee as a rapper, Funkmaster Flex praised Cardi as an entertainer. He said of her outstanding qualities, “She’s an amazing entertainer, I love her on social media, I love the way she talks about a subject, I like her whole swag, I like everything.”

    Cardi has not responded to Funkmaster Flex’s remarks, but it didn’t take long for social media users to react to his opinion. Disagreeing with him, one person tweeted, “Hey funk flex. We like cardi for her overall package as an artist/musician/entertainer. Sorry if you’re judging her purely as a rapper.”

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    Another defended the “WAP hitmaker, “She is not a great lyricist but she can make hits. 5 number 1 hits so far??? That is something not many in Hip Hop have ever done. I am an old head but i try not to be the stay off my lawn guy when it comes to these new artists. Let them make that money and congratulate them.”

    A third fan accused Funkmaster Flex of being spiteful as saying, “looooool idgaf how legendary he is this is so cap. just say you hate the woman and GO.” Another claimed he was just trying to gain some clout, “Never heard of him till he spoke on cardi. Guess he got the attention he begged for.”

    However, there were others who agreed with Funkmaster Flex. “He’s RIGHT! She is very entertaining regardless if you a fan or not. I saw her live once and I enjoyed it. But she can’t rap,” one of them argued.

    Another remarked, “Cardi B is a machine and so far it’s working. And the title of a rapper is used to loosely nowadays anyways.” Someone else pointed out, “Imagine having all the numbers,topping charts and awards and yet you ain’t even on anyone’s top list. Girl please.”

    This isn’t the first time Funkmaster Flex has taken aim at Cardi B. Back in August 2018, the 52-year-old accused the Grammy Award-winning artist of paying DJs to play her music. “I met Cardi and her management and I respected his and Cardi’s hustle! BUT LETS BE CLEAR.. CARDI’S TEAM AND MANY OTHER ARTIST (in the beginning of career) PAY DJS TO PLAY RECORDS AND SAY THAT ‘THEY ARE HOT’ (Since I never took a penny from a rapper I’m not scared to speak on it) I have emails I’ve gotten from labels over the years with names and figures!” he tweeted in response to her video in which she spoke of fans’ support to her since her song “Bodak Yellow” blew up.

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    Lady GaGa Was 'Desperate and in Pain' During Making of 2013 Album 'ARTPOP'

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    The Mother Monster compares the making of her third studio album to ‘heart surgery,’ claiming she fell apart after completing the project because she was in so much pain.

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    Lady GaGa has compared making her iconic album “ARTPOP” to “heart surgery.”

    Fans have always loved the 2013 record and began campaigning for an “Act II” to the album on social media – causing the original album to climb charts worldwide.

    And after #buyARTPOPoniTunes went viral on Twitter, Gaga took to her own Twitter page to respond to the campaign and the resulting push up the charts that ended up with Artpop coming in at number three on the U.S. chart, writing, “The petition to #buyARTPOPoniTunes for a volume II has inspired such a tremendous warmth in my heart. Making this album was like heart surgery, I was desperate, in pain, and poured my heart into electronic music that slammed harder than any drug I could find.”

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    She continued, “I fell apart after I released this album. Thank you for celebrating something that once felt like destruction. We always believed it was ahead of its time. Years later turns out, sometimes, artists know. And so do little monsters. Paws up.”

    After “ARTPOP”, GaGa went on to release “Cheek to Cheek”, a collaboration album with jazz icon Tony Bennett, a self-titled set “Joanne”, and her latest LP “Chromatica”.

    She is currently filming hew new movie “House of Gucci”. Directed by Ridley Scott, it’s a true-story movie about the murder of fashion mogul Maurizio Gucci. She stars opposite Adam Driver, Salma Hayek, Al Pacino, Jared Leto, and Jeremy Irons among others.

    The movie comes three years after the songstress’ critically-acclaimed movie “A Star Is Born” directed and led by Bradley Cooper. She won Best Original Song at the Oscar and Golden Globes, thanks to the soundtrack “Shallow”.

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    Lil Nas X Turns to PornHub After 'Montero' Video Disappears From Streaming Sites

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    The ‘Old Town Road’ hitmaker has uploaded his steamy music video for ‘Montero (Call me by Your Name)’ on adult website after it was allegedly pulled out of top streaming platforms.

    Apr 14, 2021

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    Lil Nas X has uploaded the video of his chart-topping hit “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)” to PornHub after learning it is no longer available on a handful of top streaming sites.

    The controversial promo, which features the rapper performing a seductive dance with the devil, mysteriously no longer features on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube in some territories across the world, and now the “Old Town Road” hitmaker is looking at alternatives.

    “Since call me by your name is no longer working on many streaming services i will be uploading the audio to pornhub at 3pm est,” he wrote on Twitter on Tuesday (13Apr21). “Not even joking. everybody stream call me by your name hard today because it may no longer be available tomorrow and there’s nothing i can really do about it. thanks for all the support tho!”

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    Executives at his record label, Columbia, have also been unable to clear up the mystery.

    A statement reads, “Thanks for all your comments regarding @LilNasX ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name)’. It’s unfortunately out of our control but we are doing everything possible to keep the song up on streaming services. We will keep you up to date as we hear more. Thank you for understanding.”

    Officials at the streaming sites insist the song has not been removed and it remains unclear what the issue is.

    When the song and music video were first released, it did spark outrage from religious groups but the artist fired back, “I spent my entire teenage years hating myself because of the s**t y’all preached would happen to me because i was gay. so i hope u are mad, stay mad, feel the same anger you teach us to have towards ourselves.”

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    Luke Bryan Replaced by Lady A as ACM Performer After He Tested Positive for Covid-19

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    The ‘American Idol’ judge has been forced to pull out of his scheduled performance at the upcoming Academy of Country Music Awards due to coronavirus diagnosis.

    Apr 14, 2021

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    Luke Bryan has been forced to pull out of an appearance at the 2021 ACM Awards after testing positive for COVID-19.

    The country superstar sat out on Monday night’s (12Apr21) “American Idol” episode after he was diagnosed with the coronavirus, and now he’ll miss his performance at the awards show on Sunday night (18Apr21).

    Bryan is nominated for Entertainer of the Year and Album of the Year at the event.

    He will be replaced as a performer by Lady A.

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    Miranda Lambert and Elle King will open the ceremony with the live debut of their party song “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)”, and there will also be sets from Eric Church and Dan + Shay and country couple Ryan Hurd and Maren Morris, while Dierks Bentley will team up with The War and Treaty to perform U2’s “Pride (In the Name of Love)”.

    Lambert will also perform with Jack Ingram and Jon Randall; Kelsea Ballerini and Kenny Chesney will unite for “Half of My Hometown”; and Chris Young and Kane Brown will team up for “Famous Friends”, while Carrie Underwood will offer up a gospel medley from her “My Savior” album with Cece Winans.

    The performances will all take place at Nashville, Tennessee music meccas the Grand Ole Opry House, the Ryman Auditorium, and the Bluebird Cafe.

    Mickey Guyton and Keith Urban are lined up to co-host.

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    Chester Bennington's Twin Daughters to Be Featured in Grey Daze's New Album

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    The late rock legend’s pre-Linkin Park grunge band reveals that 10-year-old Lily and Lila are making their parents proud from the vocal booth at Sunset Sound studios in Los Angeles.

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    Chester Bennington’s twin daughters’ vocals will feature on Grey Daze’s new album.

    The late rock legend’s pre-Linkin Park grunge band took to Instagram over the weekend to share some snaps from Sunset Sound studios in Los Angeles, including one of Chester’s 10-year-old twins Lily and Lila and their mother Talinda Bennington in the vocal booth.

    The pictures were captioned, “We had two of the cutest visitors at @sunsetsoundrecorders Lily & Lila this week. Making their Daddy and Momma proud #greydaze #makingchesterproud #foryouchester #newmusic.”

    Grey Daze have been working under the guise of producers Esjay Jones of Alien Ant Farm and Brian Virtue of Chevelle.

    Jane’s Addiction’s Dave Navarro and Filter frontman Richard Patrick are also on board.

    The band released the remix album “Amends” last year (2020), which they finished in Chester’s honor, featuring the late rocker’s posthumous vocals.

    Drummer Sean Dowdell said at the time, “He had just finished recording ‘One More Light’ with Linkin Park. He just said, ‘I think it would be great to reunite Grey Daze. We had 30 great songs, it would be good to re-record them with modern technology.’ ”

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    “We talked about doing concerts and we had some interesting festival offers. We started exchanging ideas, he told me how he wanted to modernize the tracks with a view to releasing the record at the end of 2017.”

    Following Chester’s death, Sean realized months later, “I need to finish this record. I need to do it for my friend, in his memory.”

    The group was “guided” through the recording process by the “Numb” hitmaker’s vocals and it was an emotionally “intense” time for them.

    “I was intense and emotional – I felt like I had the weight of the world on my shoulders,” he admitted.

    Sean believes that Chester – who was 41 when he tragically took his own life in July 2017 – felt he had unfinished business with Grey Daze because Linkin Park’s record label allegedly erased their existence.

    “The legacy of Grey Daze was literally wiped off by Warner,” he added. “They took all our music off the internet so Linkin Park could become huge.”

    “I think it’s for that reason he wanted to reform the group. He said, ‘These songs deserve a second chance.’ ”

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