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    Lady Antebellum Reaches Out to Original Lady A Following Name Dispute

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    Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, and Dave Haywood are working to solve the issues with the original Lady A whose real name is Anita White following criticisms.
    Jun 17, 2020
    AceShowbiz – The stars of Lady Antebellum are pushing ahead under their new moniker Lady A after holding a virtual meeting with blues singer Anita White, who has been performing under the title for 20 years.
    White was stunned to learn the country trio had dropped ‘Antebellum’ from their name due to racial sensitivities this week and intended to perform and record as Lady A.
    Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, and Dave Haywood explained the ‘Antebellum’ name had too many links to the American Civil War, insisting, “We are regretful and embarrassed to say that we did not take into account the associations that weigh down this word referring to the period of history before the Civil War, which includes slavery.”
    While White had previously insisted, “It shouldn’t have taken George Floyd to die for them to realise that their name had a slave reference to it,” in snaps shared online by the “Need You Now” group, they’re seen connecting with the singer as they collectively worked to find a way forward.
    “Today, we connected privately with the artist Lady A,” the country group began. “Transparent, honest, and authentic conversations were had. We are excited to share we are moving forward with positive solutions and common ground.”
    “The hurt is turning into hope. More to come,” they concluded, along with the hashtags, “#LadyABluesSoulFunkGospelArtist #TheTruthIsLoud.”
    The original Lady A shared the same photo and message and, in her Instagram story, she also shared a post from black country artist Michael Ricks, who uploaded a photo of the Rolling Stone article where White spoke about Lady Antebellum taking the name.
    Alongside the screenshot, he added, “Do a song together? In the spirit of racial reconciliation?” and “Be the next Lil Nas X and Billy Ray,” referring to their massive hit “Old Town Road”.
    While White didn’t add anything to the post, she appeared to hint a collaboration between herself and the new Lady A could be on the cards.

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    Nicki Minaj Admits Prospect of Working With Lil Wayne on Joint Album 'Scary'

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    The ‘Barbie Dreams’ raptress makes an appearance on the latest episode of her ‘No Frauds’ collaborator’s Young Money Radio show to promote her new single with 6ix9ine, ‘TROLLZ’.
    Jun 16, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Rappers Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj are preparing to hit the studio to work on a joint album.
    The stars confirmed the news during the latest episode of Wayne’s Young Money Radio show on Friday, June 12, when he invited his protegee on air as a guest to promote “TROLLZ”, her new single with fellow MC Tekashi 6ix9ine.
    During the chat, Wayne revealed, “We doing our joint album. A lot of the fans been asking about it. When we gon’ do this (sic)?.”
    “You already know, your wish is my command,” Nicki replied.
    However, Nicki admitted the thought of going head-to-head with her “No Frauds” and Only collaborator on multiple songs was daunting.
    “It’s scary. It’s scary to put a verse on something after you put a verse on it,” she confessed. “Last time we worked together was ‘Rockstar (Remix)’, the Post Malone remix, remember we did that? Love that. But it’s like, me really, really having to think so much…
    “I gotta go hard. I can’t just, you know, wing it. So that’s the only thing I would be scared of. But I would definitely do it. Whenever you say the word.”
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    Wayne then promised to send over some potential tracks for Nicki to check out that night.

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    Justin Bieber Secures 16th Top Five Hit on Billboard Hot 100 With 'Intentions'

    The ‘Yummy’ singer’s collaboration with Quavo helps him to be in tie with Drake as the most successful top five act of the century, and gives his fourth mention in the top five in 2020.
    Jun 16, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Justin Bieber has tied with Drake to become the most successful U.S. top five act of the century after landing another hit with rapper Quavo.
    The pair’s Intentions collaboration has jumped up to the Billboard Hot 100’s top flight, giving Bieber his 16th top five hit since 2000.
    That ties fellow Canadian Drake for the most this century.
    It’s also Bieber’s fourth mention in the top five this year.

    DaBaby’s “Rockstar”, featuring Roddy Ricch, spends a fourth week at number one, while Megan Thee Stallion’s former chart-topper, “Savage”, featuring Beyonce Knowles, stays put at two, ahead of The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights”, Doja Cat’s “Say So” and the Bieber/Quavo hit.

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    Lil Uzi Vert Rants Following 2020 BET Awards Snub

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    Expressing his disappointment over not being honored at the award-giving event, which sees Drake leading the nominees with 6 nods, the ‘Eternal Atake’ star took to his Twitter account to rant.
    Jun 16, 2020
    AceShowbiz – The 2020 BET Awards announced its nominees on Monday, June 15. Drake led the pack with six nominations, while newcomers Megan Thee Stallion and Roddy Ricch picked up five apiece. Fans might expect to see Lil Uzi Vert among the list, but he scored zero nod, much to fans and the rapper’s dismay.
    Expressing his disappointment over not being honored at the award-giving event, the “Eternal Atake” star took to his Twitter account to rant. “Y’all see how they do ya boy,” so he wrote cryptically.
    In another post, the Philadelphia rapper went on to share his opinion on why he had no nominations at the BET Awards. “Its because I don’t follow the Rules of HipHop. Its boring,” Uzi, whose every single song from his “Eternal Atake” album and the deluxe charted on the Billboard Hot 100, tweeted.

    Lil Uzi Vert appeared to be pissed off over 2020 BET Awards snub.
    Fans echoed his sentiment as one commented, “UZI GOT ROBBED,” alongside a screenshot of the nominees for Best Male Hip-Hop artist. Among those who are up for the category are DaBaby, Drake, Future, Lil Baby, Roddy Ricch and Travis Scott (II). “Uzi deserves to be there over all of these aritists smh. 2020 has been his year,” another one added.
    “They boolin uzi has the better first week album sales then all them,” someone else wrote. Also being not happy with the nominees, another person said, “why are Drake DaBaby and Travis on that list lmao what have they done this year.” Meanwhile, another comment read, “Travis Scott hasnt even released anything this year wtf Uzi dropped 2 albums with record breaking numbers there biased.”
    Another fan appeared to try to be positive. “Uzi doesn’t need BET, he gonna win a Grammy,” the optimistic fan said.
    The 20th annual BET Awards is scheduled take place on 28 June. Organisers have confirmed the event will be going ahead, despite the restrictions linked to the COVID-19 pandemic, stating they will be using “an array of innovative techniques and artist-generated content.”

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    Brandi Carlile and Brittany Howard Dominate Nominations at 2020 Americana Awards

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    While it is still unclear how its format will be amid the coronavirus pandemic, the prizegiving show is set to take place on September 16 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee.
    Jun 16, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Brandi Carlile and Brittany Howard lead the list of 2020 Americana Honors and Awards nominations.
    Carlile has received mentions as a solo artist and as a member of supergroup The Highwomen. Both she and Howard are up for the coveted Artist of the Year honours.
    The awards show is set to take place on 16 September at Nashville, Tennessee’s Ryman Auditorium with details on the event’s format to be confirmed nearer the date.
    The full list of 2020 Americana Honors and Awards nominees is:
    Album of the Year
    Artist of the Year
    Duo/Group of the Year
    Black Pumas
    Drive-By Truckers
    The Highwomen
    Buddy & Julie Miller
    Our Native Daughters
    Emerging Act of the Year
    Black Pumas
    Katie Pruitt
    Aubrie Sellers
    Billy Strings
    Kelsey Waldon
    Instrumentalist of the Year
    Ellen Angelico
    Annie Clements
    Brittany Haas
    Zachariah Hickman
    Rich Hinman
    Song of the Year
    “And It’s Still Alright,” Nathaniel Rateliff (Written by Nathaniel Rateliff)
    “Bring My Flowers Now,” Tanya Tucker (Written by Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim Hanseroth and Tanya Tucker)
    “Crowded Table,” The Highwomen (Written by Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby and Lori McKenna)
    “My Love Will Not Change,” Aubrie Sellers featuring Steve Earle (Written by Billy Burnette and Shawn Camp)
    “Stay High,” Brittany Howard (Written by Brittany Howard)
    “Thoughts and Prayers,” Drive-By Truckers (Written by Patterson Hood)

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    BET Awards 2020: Drake Leads With Six Nominations, Megan Thee Stallion Secures Five

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    The 20th annual prizegiving event will be going ahead on June 28 with organizers assuring that they will be using ‘an array of innovative techniques and artist-generated content’ as COVID-19 precautions.
    Jun 16, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Drake leads the 2020 BET Awards nominations with six nods, while newcomers Megan Thee Stallion and Roddy Ricch have picked up five apiece.
    The Canadian rapper landed mentions in the Male Hip-Hop Artist and Video of the Year, while his “No Guidance” and “Life Is Good” tracks with Chris Brown and Future scored him mentions for Best Collaboration and Viewer’s Choice.
    Megan Thee Stallion also landed a Viewer’s Choice nomination, along with Best Female Hip Hop Artist, Album of the Year and Video of the Year nods, while Ricch is up for Best Male Hip Hop Artist, Album of the Year, Video of the Year, and Viewer’s Choice awards. He’ll also compete for Best New Artist, alongside DaniLeigh, Lil Nas X, Pop Smoke, Summer Walker and YBN Cordae.
    The 20th annual BET Awards will take place on 28 June.
    Organisers have confirmed the event will be going ahead, despite the restrictions linked to the COVID-19 pandemic, stating they will be using “an array of innovative techniques and artist-generated content.”
    The complete list of nominees for this year’s BET Awards is:
    Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
    Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
    Best Group
    Best Collaboration
    Best Male Hip Hop Artist
    Best Female Hip Hop Artist
    Video of the Year
    Video Director of the Year
    Benny Boom
    Cole Bennett
    Dave Meyers
    Director X
    Eif Rivera
    Teyana Taylor
    Best New Artist
    Album of the Year
    DR. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
    Fred Hammond – “Alright”
    John P. Kee Feat. Zacardi Cortez – “I Made It Out”
    Kanye West – “Follow God”
    Kirk Franklin – “Just for Me”
    PJ Morton Feat. Le’Andria Johnson & Mary Mary – “All In His Pain”
    The Clark Sisters – “Victory”
    Best Actress
    Best Actor
    Youngstars Award
    Alex Hibbert
    Asante Blackk
    Jahi Di’Allo Winston
    Marsai Martin
    Miles Brown
    Storm Reid
    Best Movie
    Sportswoman of the Year
    Sportsman of the Year
    BET HER Award
    Viewer’s Choice Award
    Best International Act
    Burna Boy (Nigeria)
    Innoss’B (DRC)
    Sho Madjozi (South Africa)
    Dave (U.K.)
    Stormzy (U.K.)
    Ninho (France)
    S.Pri Noir (France)
    Viewer’s Choice: Best New International Act
    Rema (Nigeria)
    SHA SHA (Zimbabwe)
    Celeste (U.K.)
    Young T & Bugsey (U.K.)
    Hatik (France)
    Stacy (France)

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    Lil Baby's 'My Turn' Returns to Top of Billboard 200 Three Months After Debut

    Rising three spots with 65,000 equivalent sales units, the second studio album by the ‘Woah’ rapper dethrones Lady GaGa’s ‘Chromatica’ in addition to beating Gunna’s ‘Wunna’.
    Jun 15, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Rapper Lil Baby has returned to the top of the U.S. albums chart, three months after “My Turn” first debuted in pole position.
    The project rises three spots to take the Billboard 200 title with 65,000 equivalent sales units – the lowest figure for a number one in over a year.
    “My Turn” only just edges out Lady GaGa’s “Chromatica”, which slips from one to two with 64,000 equivalent units.
    Hip-hop star Gunna takes third place with “Wunna”, as Future’s “High Off Life” and Drake’s “Dark Lane Demo Tapes” round out the new top five in fourth and fifth place, respectively.
    Top Ten of Billboard 200:
    “My Turn” – Lil Baby (65,000 units)
    “Chromatica” – Lady GaGa (64,000 units)
    “Wunna” – Gunna (39,000 units)
    “High Off Life” – Future (39,000 units)
    “Dark Lane Demo Tapes ” – Drake (39,000 units)
    “Blame It on Baby” – DaBaby (38,500 units)
    “The Goat” – Polo G (37,000 units)
    “Hollywood’s Bleeding” – Post Malone (36,000 units)
    “Eternal Atake” – Lil Uzi Vert (35,000 units)
    “After Hours” – The Weeknd (35,000 units)

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    Artist of the Week: John Legend

    The ‘All of Me’ hitmaker is keen to bring some light during the difficult time with his upcoming seventh studio album ‘Bigger Love’ led by an uplifting title track.
    Jun 15, 2020
    AceShowbiz – John Legend is all about love. At a very difficult and challenging time like these where the world is hurting amid the global health crisis and worldwide protests against racial injustice, the “All of Me” hitmaker is determined to spread joy and kindness.
    The first black man who became an EGOT for winning Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony is gearing up for the release of his seventh studio installment. Called “Bigger Love”, the album is two years in the making following his 2018 holiday set “A Legendary Christmas”.
    The title track is an uplifting song that offered fans a break from the doom and gloom of 2020. “I just hope it gives people a moment to feel good,” he explained. “I know things are very difficult and a bit scary right now and music isn’t going to solve everyone’s problems, but hopefully it can give people a bit of a lift and bring some light to these dark times.”
    The bouncy track was accompanied by a heartwarming music video that featured his wife Chrissy Teigen and their two adorable young kids Luna and Miles. The family footage was fused with homemade clips of fans around the globe dancing to the upbeat single.
    The album is announced to be released June 19. It’s expected to make a notable debut if his chart history is any indication – he appeared on Billboard Hot 100 more than a dozen times with his love anthem “All of Me” dominating the chart in 2013 and all of his previous six albums became the top 20 on the R&B Albums chart.
    For an artist who’s preparing for an album launch, it’s only natural for them to hype up the project. But promoting an album seems to take a backseat for John Legend. Instead, he’s actively using his platform to amplify black voices amid the Black Lives Matter movement that swept across the country and overseas.
    He condemned the killing of George Floyd and supported campaign to “defund” police departments and give more to healthcare and education. He’s also seeking justice for the death of medical worker Breonna Taylor, calling for the arrest of the cops responsible for her death.

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