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    Pixie Lott to Lead Online Fundraiser for London Hospital

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    The ‘Boys and Girls’ singer is enlisted to headline a virtual fund-raising event along with some other British stars to benefit Great Ormond Street Hospital.
    Aug 10, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Pixie Lott is among the stars lending their support to London’s Great Ormond Street Hospital for the medical facility’s second Virtual Fundraising Gala event, At Home With GOSH, A Virtually Unmissable Night.
    Taking place on 8 September (20), the event will help fund Great Ormond Street Hospital’s (GOSH) most urgent, immediate needs amid the Covid-19 crisis, and support its vital work once this pandemic is over.
    Hosted by popular comedian and impressionist Rory Bremner, the show will feature musical performances from Pixie Lott and “M People” star Heather Small, entertainment from “Britain’s Got Talent” magician Damien O’Brien, and dramatic performances from actors Matt Barber and Tamsin Greig.
    There will also be a DJ set from Magic FM’s Emma B while parents with children at the hospital will highlight the organisation’s invaluable work. Guests will also have the opportunity to take part in several fundraising initiatives throughout the night, including an exclusive silent auction and raffle.
    Tickets are available to purchase here.

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    Dave Grohl Lends His Vocals to Charity Song for Covid-19 Relief Effort

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    The Foo Fighters ringleader has teamed up with The Bird and the Bee’s star Inara George for a brand new song called ‘Sex in Cars’ to raise funds for music industry workers.
    Aug 10, 2020
    AceShowbiz – The Bird and the Bee star Inara George has recruited Foo Fighters leader Dave Grohl for a new duet version of her song “Sex in Cars”.
    The track marks the first in a series of planned releases to benefit George’s Road Angel Project, raising money for the Sweet Relief’s COVID-19 fund for musicians and music industry workers.
    “Sex in Cars” first appeared on George’s 2020 solo project “The Youth of Angst”.
    “Having been such a massive fan of Inara for years, it’s always such an incredible honor to work with her, whether on Foo Fighters music or for the Bird and the Bee,” Grohl said in a statement. “Her voice is timeless, so pure and real. So I jumped at the chance to duet with her on this song. It was a dream come true! And for a great cause.”
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    “I always knew I wanted this version of Sex In Cars with Dave to benefit some amazing non-profit,” George added. “As the pandemic hit and it became very clear that live music would not resume for many, many months, I immediately thought of Sweet Relief, not only because they help so many musicians, but also because they help everyone in the music industry.”

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    Madonna Returns to Warner in 8-Figure Deal After Leaving Interscope

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    The ‘Material Girl’ hitmaker is returning to her former label, nearly a decade after leaving the company to sign a record deal with Interscope in 2011.
    Aug 10, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Madonna is reportedly set to return to Warner Records with a new, eight-figure deal on the table.
    According to Britain’s The Sun newspaper, the “Material Girl” star, who quit Warner in 2011 to ink a three-album deal with Interscope, is now in search of a new label and is plotting to return to the company which launched her career in the ’80s.
    A music insider said, “Madonna is still a force to be reckoned with. The fact is, she sells records, people around the world adore her and every label would love to have her on their books.”
    “Now that her deal with Interscope has come to an end, she is a free agent and can choose where to go next – and Warner feels like the best place given their history,” they explained.
    “But Madonna comes at a hefty price. She can command big money and wants to make sure whatever deal she signs is the best thing for her and her music.”
    The star is set for a return to the charts with the release of her new single “Levitating”, with Dua Lipa and Missy Elliott – both of whom are signed to Warner – on Friday (14Aug20).

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    Ke$ha to Headline Virtual Reality Concert

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    The ‘Tik Tok’ hitmaker is expected to perform songs from her latest studio album ‘High Road’ and some of fan favorites like ‘We R Who We R’ from her previous records.
    Aug 9, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Kesha is to perform songs from her latest album “High Road”, along with other fan favourites at a gig on virtual reality platform MelodyVR on Thursday (13Aug20).
    The livestream show, part of MelodyVR’s acclaimed “Live from LA” series, will be available to fans free via the MelodyVR app on smartphones and VR headsets.
    In a press release, Kesha said that she views virtual reality concerts as a great way to keep performing live for fans unable to attend gigs due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
    “I miss performing live and connecting with my fans. I really live for those moments….so I am really excited to be able to get closer and more intimate than ever before, with a show I am playing virtually with MelodyVR,” she explained. “I encourage all my fans to download the app so we can sing and dance together, for this stripped down show experience.”
    “I don’t believe I have ever played a show like this, just me and only me, for you and only you. A personal serenade in my 360 degree ‘spaceship’ as we blast off into a uniquely unbelievable new kind of concert experience, Live from LA.”
    She will sing hits like “We R Who We R”, “Raising Hell”, and “Rainbow”, during the gig, which she is dedicating to her LGBTQ+ admirers.
    The “Tik Tok” hitmaker will kick off her set at 3 pm PT, 6 pm ET and 11 pm BST.

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    Perry Farrell Hopes to Bring Peace to Israel and Palestine With Lollapalooza

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    The Jane’s Addiction star wants to end the conflict between neighboring countries Israel and Palestine by bringing his raucous music festival to the war-torn Middle East.
    Aug 9, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Lollapalooza founder Perry Farrell wants to take the raucous music event to Israel and Palestine in a bid to bring peace to the Middle East.
    While some artists, like Pink Floyd rocker Roger Waters, boycott Israel and demand others do the same, and others, like Radiohead and Nick Cave, perform in the Jewish state despite calls from Palestinian activists – Perry sees music as a way to end the conflict.
    He tells The Guardian, “I would go into Palestine and Israel with Lollapalooza and the world’s greatest musicians, and we would have a celebration, we’d break bread, make music and plan for the future.”
    The Jane’s Addiction star is also full of ideas about how to improve musician’s lot, saying all should work together to build their own music distribution network, to oust streaming services, whose rates he calls “pathetic.”
    Perry also wants to see drugs legalised – although he admits he’s had to put his own wild ways behind him as he’s a dad to three kids, the first of whom was born in 1998.
    “I understand now that you can’t be a father and be completely f**ked up all the time, so you dial it back,” he explains. “There’s a certain time of life to experiment because you have the energy, you’ve got the mind. But I don’t want anyone to get hurt, I don’t want anyone to die. I’ve lost loved ones over it, but I can’t lie to you and say I haven’t benefited from it either.”

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    JoJo and Demi Lovato Feel Connection With Each Other Over 'Lonely Hearts' Lyrics

    According to the ‘America’s Most Talented Kids’ alum, she and the former Disney star are connected to the ‘Lonely Hearts’ lyrics because they’ve ‘both been there before.’
    Aug 9, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Singer JoJo reached out to collaborate with musical heroine Demi Lovato on a remix of one of her songs after the singer praised her latest album.
    The “Leave (Get Out)” hitmaker has long admired Lovato and took a chance, texting the star after hearing her discuss how much she liked JoJo’s new album “Good to Know” with Sam Smith after it debuted in May (20).
    “She is so supportive and so, so sweet,” JoJo told Entertainment Tonight during a recent virtual sit-down. “Her and Sam Smith were talking about how much they loved my new album… they did like, this joint interview, and they were both talking about it, and I was like, ‘Oh my God, that is so sweet!'”
    The pair exchanged messages about their latest music, with Lovato revealing that the track “Lonely Hearts” was one of her favourites, and that’s when JoJo seized her opportunity.
    “I think she told me that Lonely Hearts was one of her favorites, and I was like, ‘Why don’t you get on it?’ And she was like, ‘OK.’ So really it was like that. And we were able to make it happen,” she smiled.
    Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the duo was forced to record its parts of the remix in separate places, and JoJo was full of praise for Lovato’s work on the track.
    “She absolutely destroyed it. She killed it,” JoJo gushed. “It’s just amazing. I’m so excited that she took the song and elevated it.”
    “We’ve known each other for such a long time, and I have a lot of respect for her,” she added of the I Love Me singer. “I think we both feel a connection with each other.”
    According to the 29 year old, she and Lovato both connected to the song’s relatable lyrics.
    “We’ve both been there before… and for me it’s very applicable right now,” JoJo explained. “Just feeling like, you know, I’m good at being alone and I don’t wanna be heartbroken, and if I’m alone, I know I can’t get heartbroken. So that’s what it’s about.”
    The remix of “Lonely Hearts” featuring Lovato will be released on 28 August as part of the “Good to Know” deluxe edition.

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    Bjork Puts Orchestra Concert Series on Hold Due to Coronavirus

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    The ‘It’s Oh So Quiet’ hitmaker is forced to postpone her upcoming livestream series where she is set to team up with the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra.
    Aug 9, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Bjork has postponed her upcoming Orkestral livestream series due to new coronavirus restrictions.
    The singer had booked performances with the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra, Flute Septet Viibra, and Hamrahlio Choir, but they are now on hold.
    The first concert was set to stream on Sunday (09Aug20), but the series will now begin on 29 August (20) after Icelandic government officials imposed tougher restrictions on gatherings amid a spike in coronavirus cases. Another three shows have been booked for next month (Sept20).

    “Despite the huge excitement around coming together on August 9th, it is of the utmost importance that the health and safety of everyone involved in the performance is ensured by following government regulations,” a statement from concert organisers reads. “Bjork and Iceland Airwaves are committed to doing their part in stopping the spread of the virus and will continue to monitor closely the recommendations of the authorities.”

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    'West Side Story' Star Covers 'Valerie' as Tribute to Late Naya Rivera

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    Actress Rachel Zegler dedicates her rendition of Amy Winehouse’s classic hit ‘Valerie’ to the late ‘Glee’ star who once covered the song in an episode of the FOX show.
    Aug 9, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Rachel Zegler, the star of Steven Spielberg’s upcoming “West Side Story” remake, has dedicated her version of the song Naya Rivera performed on “Glee” to the late actress.
    Zegler has shared a cover of the song “Valerie”, revealing she had a vivid dream about the tragic star as she was recording the Amy Winehouse tune.
    “Ihe day i recorded this cover i had a dream about naya rivera and in the dream she laughed and just said ‘I’m doing okay.’ i woke up in tears and remembered how she killed this song time and time again – this is for her, just as much as it’s for amy, and for you all,” the teenager tweeted.
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    “I tend to have dreams about folks after they have passed on, and always take it as a sign that they are safe. if you love naya like i do, i hope you find comfort in this the way i did.”
    Rachel will play Maria in “West Side Story”.
    Naya lost her life in a boating accident last month (Jul20).

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