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    Queen Naija Fires Back at Haters in the Wake of Criticism Over Ari Lennox Collab

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    While some RnB fans are excited for the new song, some others are not into the idea of Queen enlisting a female artist with darker skin for her project considering her past offensive comments.

    Apr 6, 2021

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    Queen Naija has responded to backlash that she faces after announcing her collaboration with Ari Lennox for “Set Him Up”. The rapper took to her Twitter account to clap back at her critics who were not happy with the fact that she teamed with the “Whipped Cream” singer for her track, which will be released on April 7.

    “lol the fact that people think they can get ‘rid’ of me or take me off my own song is ridiculous,” Naija wrote on Twitter on Sunday, April 4. “I don’t want nor need y’all’s validation to continue to win! whatever y’all say about or to me cannot stop my blessings. The ratio of people who love me outweighs the hate!”

    While some R&B fans were excited for the new song, some others were not into the idea of Queen enlisting a female artist with darker skin for her project considering her past offensive comments. “Queen naija out here collaborating with darkskin artists to cover the fact that she used to called them dark melon munchers…got her tea…,” one person wrote on Twitter.

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    “Never forget that Queen Naija told a black woman to take a bleach bath right after being accused of being colorist due to her ‘Lil black girls with terrible hairstyles’ comment and then deleted. I will never support her…she’s an industry plant anyways,” another person said. “Somebody tell me the time stamp of Queen Naija’s verse on Ari’s song so i can SKIP it. It would make me veddi veddi happy,” a user commented.

    The hate comments that Queen got stemmed from her controversial remarks in a video back in 2017. In the said video, the YouTube star complained about being bullied when she was a child. She described her bullies as “black,” “ugly” and “nappy-headed little girls.” Queen has addressed the video several times with the latest being in 2020.

    “I have never been a colorist. I have never felt that I was better because I was light-skinned,” she said in an Instagram video back in August. “I feel like melanin’s beautiful… The words I have used in the past, they were probably ignorant. Not probably. They were ignorant. Back then, I didn’t know they were ignorant because that’s what I was just used to. I wasn’t that educated on my culture and wasn’t deeply rooted into it.”

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    ACM Awards 2021: Kelsea Ballerini, Maren Morris and Luke Bryan Unveiled as Performers

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    Also among the 25 artists invited to take the stage at the 56th Annual ACM Awards in Nashville, Tennessee are Thomas Rhett, Dierks Bentley, Kane Brown, Luke Combs, and Miranda Lambert.

    Apr 6, 2021

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    Kelsea Ballerini, Maren Morris, Thomas Rhett, Luke Bryan are among the list of performers set to appear at the 2021 Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) Awards in April.

    The country music superstars will be among the 25 artists invited to take the stage at the 56th Annual ACM Awards set to take place in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 18.

    The star-studded slate of performers includes Dierks Bentley, Lee Brice, Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, and Kenny Chesney. Also joining them as performers are Eric Church, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Mickey Guyton, Ryan Hurd, Jack Ingram, Alan Jackson, Elle King, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Ashley McBryde, and Morris.

    Morris and Stapleton lead the pack with six nominations each, with Lambert close behind with five nominations and McBryde and Rhett earning four nods each.

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    Meanwhile, Carly Pearce, Jon Randall, Thomas Rhett, Blake Shelton, Chris Stapleton, The War and Treaty, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, CeCe Winans and Chris Young round out the performer list.

    Four black artists making history at the ACMs for being nominated for the awards for the first time this year are Jimmie Allen, Brown, Guyton and John Legend, who is a first-time nominee. And every song nominated for single of the year features a woman.

    Like last year, the 2021 ACM Awards will be broadcast from three different locations in Nashville: the Grand Ole Opry House, the Ryman Auditorium and the Bluebird Cafe.

    Urban and Guyton were revealed as co-hosts for the awards show last month (March 2021). The awards show will be aired live from 8 P.M. ET on CBS. It will be streamed live and on demand with Paramount+.

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    Lil Nas X Declares 'He's Still Here' After Toping Billboard Hot 100 With 'Montero'

    The success of ‘Montero (Call Me by Your Name)’ comes exactly two years since the young rapper released his record-breaking country crossover hit ‘Old Town Road’.

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    Lil Nas X has scored another TransAtlantic double after topping the Billboard Hot 100 with “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)”.

    The track hit the top of the U.K. charts on Friday, April 2 and now the rapper’s new tune has shot to the top of the North American singles countdown.

    The success comes exactly two years since he released his record-breaking country crossover hit “Old Town Road”.

    “Y’all told a 19 year old who had just escaped the lowest point of his life that he would never have a hit again,” he tweeted. “you told him to stop while he’s ahead. he could’ve gave up. But 4 multi platinum songs and 2 #1’s later, he’s still here. thank you to my team and my fans! [sic]”.

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    In a separate Instagram post, Nas, real name Montero Lamar Hill, recalled feeling sorry for himself just before he started working with Montero co-writers and producers Take a Daytrip, Omer Fedi, and Roy Lenzo in 2020, crying in the studio.

    “i was sitting in my apartment thinking it was all over for me,” he wrote. “i was trying so hard to be perfect, to please everyone, and not make any enemies. that stifled me creatively. i felt so sorry for myself. but around this time in 2020 i pulled it together, me, daytrip, omer, & roy, worked for months on end.”

    “One day in june i was working on a song and found myself leaving the studio every 10 minutes to cry. but i didn’t stop working, a melody came to my mind. ‘call me when u want na-na-na-na na’, and i knew it was something special about it, fast forward a year later it’s the biggest song in the world. thank you guys so much. we get to decide OUR own destiny, never let the world decide it for YOU! i love you! [sic]”.

    The song has also debuted at number two on Billboard’s Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts, behind Justin Bieber’s “Peaches”, which “Montero” unseats to become America’s number one.

    “Peaches”, featuring Daniel Caesar and Giveon, drops to two, while Silk Sonic’s “Leave the Door Open” holds at three.

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    'Verzuz' Fans Not Having It After The Isley Brothers Perform R. Kelly Songs

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    The Cincinnati-originated musical group leans on their R. Kelly era, singing songs like ‘Contagious’ and ‘Busted’, during their ‘Verzuz’ battle with Earth, Wind and Fire.

    Apr 5, 2021

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    Fans’ excitement for the showdown between The Isley Brothers and Earth, Wind & Fire in the latest edition of “Verzuz” has been marred with some R. Kelly references. The Cincinnati-originated musical group, whose discography spawned hits made by the incarcerated singer/songwriter, refused to severe tie with the disgraced musician during the Instagram Live series.

    Facing off the “Let’s Groove” hitmakers in the Sunday night, April 4 edition of the Timbaland and Swizz Beatz-created series, The Isley Brothers leaned on their R. Kelly era. They sang their songs which were written or produced by the accused sexual abusers, like “Contagious” and “Busted”, though Ronald Isley and Ernie Isley notably avoided singing R. Kelly’s part in “Contagious”.

    Viewers were understandably shocked and upset after learning that The Isley Brothers performed the R. Kelly songs on “Verzuz”. One Twitter user expressed her/his feeling with a GIF which caption read, “Girl, I’m bout to have a fit.”

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    Another was equally surprised, weighing in, “I didn’t think he was gonna sing it! He let Mr. Biggs out #Verzuz.” A third one was not thrilled to listen to the songs, claiming, “I hate these stupid R. Kelly songs lmao #Verzuz.” Another canceled the incarcerated star, “F**k R Kelly, but the Mr Bigg era is everything!!! #Verzuz.”

    A fan, meanwhile, had to jump to The Isley Brothers’ defense before the group was chastised by critics. “Me begging one of you mfs to try & cancel The Isley’s when they jump in they R. Kelly bag of hits #Verzuz,” the said person wrote. Another, meanwhile, admitted to still loving the song despite hating the man who created it, “Ugh R. Kelly ruined everything would’ve loved to hear contagious down low and friend of mine #Verzuz #mrbiggs.”

    Some others were angry at R. Kelly fans who made use of the occasion to call for R. Kelly’s release from prison. “Not people tweeting free R. Kelly…,” one person reacted. Another wrote, “Stop all the Free R Kelly nonsense…his perverted a** needs to be EXACTLY where he’s at.” Also noticing the fans’ action, someone else added, “A these people crying ‘ Free R. Kelly’ in the Verzuz are alarming. He’s right where he belongs.”

    The Isley Brothers have not responded to the criticism for featuring R. Kelly songs on their “Verzuz” appearance.

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    Carrie Underwood Raises Over $100K Through Virtual Easter Concert

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    The seven-time Grammy-winner and the ‘American Idol’ alum performs all 13 songs from her new gospel album ‘My Savior’ when taking the stage of Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium.

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    Carrie Underwood celebrated Easter by doing a philanthropic effort. Having held a virtual concert at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, the winner of “American Idol” season four managed to raise over $100,000 in aid of Save the Children.

    Carrie promoted the fundraising via Facebook on Sunday, April 4. “Carrie Underwood brings her new album, My Savior, to life with ‘My Savior: Live From The Ryman,’ a virtual live concert performance from the iconic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN,” she began her message.

    “Special guests include CeCe Winans, Bear Rinehart (Wilder Woods) of NEEDTOBREATHE, Mac McAnally, and Buddy Greene Music,” the 38-year-old added. “Donations during the event will benefit global efforts of Save the Children US, which works in over 100 countries to make sure children all over the world grow up healthy, educated and safe.”

    During the livestream concert, Carrie performed 13 songs from her latest album “My Savior”. With her performance, she successfully influenced 2,329 people to donate to the charity, which has now raised $100,808.

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    Carrie spoke up about the fundraising in a statement to the press. She explained, “It means so much to be able to bring this event to people in their homes on a day that holds so much meaning for us spiritually and to be able to raise much needed funds and awareness for the incredible work of Save the Children as we celebrate the importance of family.”

    Carrie gave a hint at “My Savior” release back in December 2020. “I made an album called ‘My Savior’ which is hopefully just a little companion to ‘My Gift’. This album is full of gospel hymns that I grew up singing,” she said on Twitter at that time.

    “I feel like you guys have kind of been asking me for a while to make an album like that because I’ve been lucky enough to do songs like that here and there along the way in my career,” she further noted. “So that’s what I did. It will be coming to you just in time for Easter [April 4].”

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    Cardi B Reacts to BLACKPINK's Rose Doing 'WAP' Challenge

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    The 24-year-old Korean star shares a video of her dancing to Cardi and Megan Thee Stallion’s hit song to celebrate 10 million followers on the video-sharing platform.

    Apr 5, 2021

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    Cardi B was left impressed upon learning Rose was doing the “WAP” challenge. Having found the BLACKPINK star dancing to her hit collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion, the Manhattan-born raptress took to social media to share her reaction.

    The 28-year-old, whose real name is Belcalis Marlenis Almanzar, made use of Twitter on Sunday, April 4 to retweet someone’s post which contained Rose’s dancing video. Alongside the footage, the femcee wrote, “She still looks sooo innocent…Sooo buteee.”

    Cardi B reacted to BLACKPINK’s Rose doing ‘WAP’ challenge.

    The “Bodak Yellow” hitmaker’s tweet came after the Korean beauty put out the clip on her TikTok account. The 24-year-old star took part in the “WAP” challenge to celebrate her recent achievement of reaching 10 million followers on the video-sharing platform.

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    The video, which was put out earlier on Sunday, saw Rose sporting an oversized light gray hoodie and sweatpants. She began the challenge with a high kick before quickly making it drop and twerking. In the accompaniment of the post, she enthusiastically declared, “#10M !! Here you go.”

    Rose and Cardi previously teamed up for BLACKPINK’s song “Bet You Wanna”, which was released in October 2020. Aside from the wife of Offset, the group also worked with other artists such as Selena Gomez and Lady GaGa on their debut record called “The Album”.

    Having been thrilled to have collaborated with those hitmakers, Rose, Jennie, Jisoo and Lisa, expressed their excitement in an interview with CNN. “We grew up listening to a wide variety of music. We all grew up in different areas, but I would say some of the amazing people we collaborated with we all grew up listening to and we are big fans of them,” the former first stated.

    In response to Rose’s statement, Jennie chimed in, “[Cardi B] is our first rap feature.” She then added, “We are so excited to share this music with you guys.”

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    Keith Urban on Collaborations With Taylor Swift for New 'Fearless' Album: That's Magic

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    ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’, which will be released on March 9, will hear the ‘Days Go By’ singer singing a duet with the ‘Love Story’ hitmaker on one song, and belting harmonies on another.

    Apr 5, 2021

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    Taylor Swift’s upcoming “Fearless (Taylor’s Version)” re-release will feature 27 tracks, including two she has recorded with former tourmate Keith Urban.

    The “Love Story” singer hinted Urban would be part of the reworked bonus album, released this week (March 9), in a cryptic video she posted online on Friday, April 2, and a day later she revealed the full track listing and stated she was thrilled when he agreed to be a part of the project.

    “I’m really honored that @KeithUrban is a part of this project, duetting on ‘That’s When’ and singing harmonies on ‘We Were Happy’,” she wrote. “I was his opening act during the ‘Fearless’ album era and his music has inspired me endlessly.”

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    She added, “I’m counting down the minutes til we can all jump into this brave world together, filled with equal parts nostalgia and brand newness. Head first, Fearless.”

    Urban responded to Taylor’s post, tweeting that her producers Jack Antanoff and Aaron Dessner asked him if he’d join their band and the country singer said, “hell yes!!”

    He added, “They said you’re gonna love our lead singer – she’s fearless. We got to sing together and were so happy, and I said that’s magic when stars align like that!!!!!”

    Keith Urban gushed over collaborations with Taylor Swift.

    Swift is remaking all her albums up to 2017’s “Reputation” after the rights to the records were sold to music mogul Scooter Braun by her former record label boss without her permission. Taylor has already released two tracks – a reworked “Love Story” and a previously unheard collaboration with Maren Morris, called “You All Over Me” – and previewed a third, “Wildest Dreams (Taylor’s Version)”.

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    Miley Cyrus Criticized for Performing at NCAA Men's Final Four Concert

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    Despite the backlash, the ‘Wrecking Ball’ hitmaker gains praise from her father Billy Ray Cyrus and ‘The Bachelorette’ alum Zac Clark for her performance at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

    Apr 5, 2021

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    Miley Cyrus’ recent concert was not met with positive feedback from many. The “Prisoner” songstress, who performed at NCAA Men’s Final Four at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, has drawn criticism from social media users for “interrupting” the basketball tournament.

    The 28-year-old’s mini concert took place on Saturday night, April 3 after the Baylor-Houston game. Dressed in a black vest, pants and a pair of lace-up vinyl boots, she sang Queen’s “We Will Rock You” and “Don’t Stop Me Now,” Stevie Nicks’ “Edge of Seventeen” and Blondie’s “Heart of Glass”.

    The former “Hannah Montana” star also entertained the audience with her own tracks including “We Can’t Stop”, “Wrecking Ball” and “Edge of Midnight”. She ended her performance by singing The Guess Who’s “American Woman”.

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    Miley has since sparked backlash on Twitter. One user in particular questioned, “Is this Miley Cyrus interlude ever going to end?” Another chimed in, “My dad is ready for the second game to start. In his words, ‘I’m afraid that woman is going to come back and sing again.’ #MileyCyrus.”

    The criticism did not stop there. More came forward with one stating, “I don’t have a Miley Cyrus take. Apologies. She’s fine. Whatever. But I would like basketball on my TV.” Someone else argued, “Why is Miley Cyrus interrupting my final four NCAA??? Go ZAGS!!!!”

    Miley Cyrus was criticized for performing at NCAA men’s final tour concert.

    Despite the heat, Miley gained praise from her father Billy Ray Cyrus for her NCAA men’s final four concert. Making use of Twitter, Billy boasted, “Mamaw Ruthie said it best ‘ Wow Wow Wow !!!!’ Excellent performance #finalfour @mileycyrus @CBS I agree …Thank you first responders for your service and sacrifice. PS nice hairdo.”

    Billy Ray Cyrus and Zac Clark complimented Miley Cyrus’ performance.

    Also applauding the ex-wife of Liam Hemsworth was “The Bachelorette” alum Zac Clark. Turning to his own Twitter page, he raved, “[Tayshia Adams] passed out. Miley Cyrus sang one note and she is now dancing around the room like a teenager….0 to 60 would be an understatement here….”

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