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    Taylor Swift Confirms Keith Urban Duet After Challenging Fans to Decode Her Gold Vault

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    The ‘Willow’ singer announces the official tracklist for her upcoming album re-release after dropping hints about her collaborator with a gold vault clip on Instagram.

    Apr 4, 2021

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    Taylor Swift has hinted she’s re-recording one of her old songs with Keith Urban.

    The pop star dropped a cryptic video message on Friday (02Apr21) and challenged fans to decode anagram clues that popped out of a gold vault.

    Fans were quick to figure out the clues, scrambling the song titles “We Were Happy”, “Don’t You”, “Mr. Perfectly Fine”, “Bye Bye Baby”, and “That’s When,” while Keith’s name also popped up, with fans suggesting he will be appearing on one of the new songs Taylor is releasing from her “Fearless” album sessions.

    It’s not clear on which one Urban will feature, but superfans noted the song playing in the background of the vault video was “Don’t You”.

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    The full album will be released on 9 April (21).

    Swift is re-recording her old songs to thwart the new owners of her former record company – and her back catalogue – from making any money from her hits.

    Hours later, Taylor Swift confirmed Keith Urban collaboration by revealing the official tracklist.

    She teams up with Keith on “That’s When”, Maren Morris on “You All Over Me”, and Colbie Caillat on “Breathe”.

    “I’ve spoken a lot about why I’m remaking my first six albums, but the way I’ve chosen to do this will hopefully illuminate where I’m coming from,” she explained to her online devotees. “Artists should own their own work for so many reasons, but the most screamingly obvious one is that the artist is the only one who really knows that body of work. For example, only I know which songs I wrote that almost made the ‘Fearless’ album. Songs I absolutely adored, but were held back for different reasons (don’t want too many breakup songs, don’t want too many down tempo songs, can’t fit that many songs on a physical CD).”

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    Barack Obama Names Jay-Z's Song as His Mood Booster During Presidential Campaign

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    The Democratic politician reveals he listened to a rap song from ‘The Black Album’ whenever he felt low during the campaign trail when he was running for the President.

    Apr 4, 2021

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    Jay-Z’s “My 1st Song” became an anthem for Barack Obama when he was first running for U.S. President.

    The former leader has revealed the rap song from Jay-Z’s “The Black Album” was a huge source of inspiration for him, and he’d listen to it to lift himself back up after a tough day on the campaign trail.

    “It is a song that I love because it talks about the struggle of just trying to make it,” Obama says. “And sometimes you have to resort to false bravado and hustle and tamping down your insecurities and when I was running for president, obviously, at that point I didn’t know whether I was gonna make it.”

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    “There’s a line in there: ‘Treat my first as my last and my last as my first and my thirst is the same as when I came’. And I actually kept on listening to that song during the presidency, because it was a reminder that – even when you do make it – having a little bit of that sense of still being hungry, still having to work hard, still having to prove something, that’s what keeps propelling you forward.”

    Back in 2017, Obama helped celebrate Jay-Z when the star made history as the first hip-hop artist to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

    The Democratic Politician called Beyonce Knowles’ husband “a true American original” in a prerecorded video message.

    “I like to think Mr. Carter and I understand each other,” the then-president said. “Nobody who met us when we were younger men would have expected us to be where we are today.”

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    Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande Receive $10M Payout After Scooter Braun's Deal With BTS' Agency

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    The ‘Stuck with U’ collaborators are reportedly to receive shares valued at approximately $10 million each after their manager signed a massive deal with Korean entertainment company.

    Apr 4, 2021

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    Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande are to receive around $10 million (£7.2 million) each as a result of their manager Scooter Braun’s new deal with HYBE.

    It was revealed on Friday (02Apr21) that mogul Braun’s Ithaca Holdings has merged with HYBE – formerly Big Hit Entertainment, meaning that HYBE will acquire a 100 per cent stake in Ithaca Holdings and its properties, including SB Projects and its clients as well as Taylor Swift’s former record company Big Machine Label Group.

    As part of the merger, a total of 863,209 new shares were issued for a total of $160.5 million (£116 million). Each share is $186 (£134), and Bieber and Grande received 53,557 each – totalling $9,961,602 (£7,202,631) each – according to a Korean regulatory filing obtained by Variety.

    Braun’s other clients include J Balvin and Demi Lovato, who received 21,423 and 5,355 shares respectively, giving them a payday of $3.9 million (£2.8 million) and $996,030 (£720,169) each. Carly Rae Jepsen and Asther Roth each received 535 shares, while Migos star Quavo and the members of country band Florida Georgia Line were among the other clients to receive smaller cuts of the total.

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    Braun himself was allocated 462,380 shares (translating to $86 million, £62 million) while Scott Borchetta – the CEO of Big Machine Label Group – received 166,537 ($31 million, £22 million).

    As a result of the merger, HYBE will become one of the world’s biggest entertainment companies.

    “This will be the first time HYBE’s groundbreaking systems and curation will be integrated in the U.S. market at the onset of an artist’s career,” Braun said in a statement. “Plus, it will help us to continue to further the careers of the artists we already work with.”

    “Global opportunities for artists become exponential with this partnership. This is an opportunity for us to make history and further innovate the music industry and revolutionise the game itself. Its implications for the business will be monumental for a long time to come.”

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    BTS Bosses Sign Billion Dollar Deal With Scooter Braun

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    The bosses at Bangtan Boys’ record label have merged their company with the firm owned by Justin Bieber’s manager to become one of the world’s biggest entertainment groups.

    Apr 3, 2021

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    BTS’ company has merged with music mogul Scooter Braun’s Ithaca Holdings as part of a deal valued at over $1 billion.

    Bosses at HYBE – formerly Big Hit Entertainment – will acquire a 100 per cent stake in Ithaca Holdings and its properties, including SB Projects and clients Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, and Demi Lovato, as well as Taylor Swift’s former record company Big Machine Label Group, while Scooter will join the board of HYBE, according to a press release obtained by Variety.

    As a result, HYBE will become one of the world’s biggest entertainment companies.

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    “The inevitable joining of HYBE and Ithaca Holdings marks the start of a new adventure no one could have possibly imagined,” the release reads. “The two companies will work closely together leveraging our proven track records of success, know-how, and expertise to create synergy, transcend borders and break down cultural barriers.”

    “Please look forward to the endless possibilities of HYBE and Ithaca Holdings, and the new paradigm the partnership will establish in the music industry,” said HYBE chairman and CEO Bang Si-Hyuk.

    Meanwhile, Braun adds, “This will be the first time HYBE’s groundbreaking systems and curation will be integrated in the U.S. market at the onset of an artist’s career. Plus, it will help us to continue to further the careers of the artists we already work with.”

    “Global opportunities for artists become exponential with this partnership. This is an opportunity for us to make history and further innovate the music industry and revolutionize the game itself. Its implications for the business will be monumental for a long time to come. I am incredibly grateful for Chairman Bang’s friendship and his willingness to support the creative journey of an artist.”

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    Lil Nas X Says Controversial 'Montero' Music Video Was 100 Per Cent His Idea

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    The ‘Old Town Road’ hitmaker talks about his newly-premiered music video ‘Montero (Call Me by Your Name)’ and claims he came up with ‘everything in general.’

    Apr 3, 2021

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    Lil Nas X takes the credit for his controversial “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)” music video.

    The rapper, 21, launched the video last week (ends28Mar21), which is full of references to Greek Mythology and sees the hitmaker share a kiss with an alien and dance with the devil. In a new interview for the “Spout” podcast, the “Old Town Road” star, real name Montero Lamar Hill, explains his contribution to his music video concepts.

    Asked if he gives input to the costumes he wears and he said, “Ohh, one hundred (per cent)! Especially with music videos, and you know, everything in general like, I have my amazing stylist Hodo.”

    “We work together and we create these characters and we create these moments.”

    Taking about his music videos and the concepts for them, Nas X added, “I write out the treatment for my music videos.”

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    “Like, in this part let’s have this happen, let’s have this happen, this is the theme, and you know pretty much… which is a very fun thing to be a part of, the actual process itself.”

    The music video sparked response from fellow artist FKA twigs. She reached out to the rapper to point out similarities between her work and his.

    He was quick to address the matter, “I was not aware that the visual would serve as a major inspiration for those who worked on the effects of my video.”

    But he was grateful to FKA twigs for letting him know about the issue, “I want to say thank u to twigs for calling me and informing me about the similarities between the two videos, as i was not aware they were so close. was only excited for the video to come out. i understand how hard you worked to bring this visual to life. you deserve so much more love and praise.”

    She responded in kind, “Thank you @lilnasx for our gentle honest conversations and for acknowledging the inspiration cellophane gave you and your creative team in creating your iconic video!”

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    Demi Lovato Addresses Sexuality and Ex-Boyfriend in New Songs

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    The ‘Dancing With the Devil’ star gets candid about her sexual preference in new track ‘The Kind of Lover I Am’ and talks about a failed relationship in another ’15 Minutes’.

    Apr 3, 2021

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    Demi Lovato has stunned fans with the lyrics of her new song “The Kind of Lover I Am”, insisting she doesn’t care what sort of genitalia a lover has.

    The pansexual pop star released her new album, “Dancing With the Devil… The Art of Starting Over”, on Friday (02Apr21), and one new track is raising eyebrows.

    In “The Kind of Lover I Am”, Demi references Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s 2020 hit “WAP” and sings, “If somebody comes along /And they just look at me the right way and they tell the right joke /I don’t care if you’ve got a d**k /I don’t care if you got a WAP /I just wanna to love.”

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    She also insists she likes the single life after her split from fiance Max Ehrich, adding, “I just wanna f**king share my life with someone at some point/Right now I’m good though I don’t need anybody, I’m good.”

    In another new track, “15 Minutes”, Lovato appears to take aim at her actor ex, singing, “Changed your colours so fast /Tried to turn my friends into friends of the past /Always putting you first, could’ve been your future /But you didn’t even care about me like that.”

    She goes on to suggest that he didn’t take their relationship seriously, “You were looking for 15 minutes, yeah /And now you got 15 minutes, yeah /Pack your stuff, you can come and get it, yeah /Ain’t goodbye but it’s good riddance.”

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    Journey Settles Dispute With Former Members Over Band's Name

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    Remaining members Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain as well as fired bassist Ross Valory and drummer Steve Smith ‘have resolved their differences and reached an amicable settlement agreement’ over the legal spat, they announce in a statement.

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    Journey stars Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain have reached an amicable settlement with their former bandmates over the group’s name.

    In March 2020, the pair sued fired bassist Ross Valory and drummer Steve Smith, alleging they wanted to “hold the Journey name hostage and set themselves up with a guaranteed income stream after they stop performing.” The group sought damages “in excess of $10 million” and further accused the ousted members of “[destroying] the chemistry, cohesion and rapport necessary for the band to play together.”

    Valory launched a counter suit, charging them with breach of contract and emotional distress. The bassist sought “past and future compensatory damages” and asked a judge to decide who had the right to move forward with the Journey name.

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    Now, more than a year later, both sides have reached an agreement.

    “The members of the band Journey who were parties to a recent lawsuit (Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Steve Smith, and Ross Valory) are pleased to announce that they have resolved their differences and reached an amicable settlement agreement,” a statement to Rolling Stone reads.

    “Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain acknowledge the valuable contributions that both Ross Valory and Steve Smith have made to the music and the legacy of Journey. Ross Valory and Steve Smith wish their former bandmates well and much success in the future. Journey looks forward to continuing to tour and make new music for their dedicated fans around the world.”

    Valory and Smith have been replaced in the band by former Journey bassist and “American Idol” judge Randy Jackson and Grammy-winning drummer Narada Michael Walden.

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    Iggy Azalea and Tyga Reunite for 'Sip It' – Watch the Colorful Music Video

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    Iggy and Tyga previously worked together for her 2018 track ‘Kream’ that peaked at No. 96 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Iggy’s first entry into the chart since ‘Team’.

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    Iggy Azalea has released a music video for “Sip It” featuring Tyga. Released on Thursday, April 1, the colorful visuals sees the new mom bragging about the boys in her life while exchanging raunchy verses with her “Kream” collaborator.

    The video is taken in the “Kitty Juice” Sip It gas station, where the visitors sip the store’s “Kitty Juice” before entering a psychedelic trance. Donning a neon green jumpsuit, Iggy flaunts her flexibility and her enviable body.

    Later, Tyga makes an entrance, donning a puffy orange jacket, funky print pants as well as a gigantic fur hat. Iggy puts some Easter Eggs about their collaboration as one car has “KREAM 2.0” written in its license plate.

    “Rappers in my phone, in my DM, won’t leave me alone/ Boys on my d**k/ Sip this p***y like it’s Styrofoam,” the 30-year-old femcee raps. Tyga then spits equally explicit bars, “F**k her from the back, I’m a dog, b***h, I’m too raw/ Tom Ford drawers on my balls, b***hes kiss the paws/ I don’t dive in wet p***y, b***h, I cannonball.”

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    Iggy and Tyga previously worked together for her 2018 track “Kream”. It peaked at No. 96 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Iggy’s first entry into the chart since 2016’s “Team”. The track was certified platinum by the RIAA in 2019.

    That aside, Iggy debuted bright green hair shortly before dropping the music video. In a new Instagram picture on March 31, the “Fancy” raptress was seen donning a white tank top with nothing underneath. She paired it with gray bottoms that further accentuated her small hips.

    Her new look earned her praises from her followers. “Beautiful,” wrote one follower, while another called her “stunning.” Someone else raved, “Green looks good on u luv.” One person also noted, “green is hot.” Some others flooded the comment section with green heart emojis to show their approval of Iggy’s new hair color.

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