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    John Prine's Widow to Debut His Unreleased Music During All-Star Online Tribute

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    ‘Picture Show: A Tribute Celebrating John Prine’, which is set to take place on June 11 evening, will feature performances from Kacey Musgraves, Brandi Carlile and Bonnie Raitt among others.
    Jun 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – John Prine’s widow is to debut one of her late husband’s final songs as part of an all-star online tribute.
    The Americana icon was working on new music when he contracted COVID-19 in late March and died, and now Fiona Prine reveals she’ll premiere one new song during Thursday’s (June 11) “Picture Show: A Tribute Celebrating John Prine”, which will feature performances from Kacey Musgraves, Brandi Carlile, Billy Bob Thornton, and Bonnie Raitt, among others.
    And she’s planning to drop more unreleased music, telling CBS, “John left me a lot – a lot of memories, music, cars.”
    Planning the online tribute and completing her late husband’s music has been a needed distraction for the widow.
    “It’s been difficult at times,” Fiona says, “but it’s also been a great distraction.”
    The show will begin at 7.30pm ET on https://www.youtube.com/johnprine.
    Carlile will also be among Rosanne Cash’s guests for Thursday’s Live with Carnegie Hall showcase.
    Johnny Cash’s daughter will explore her back catalogue for the “Present Perfect: Songs of Protest and Memory” show, scheduled for 2 pm ET.
    Elvis Costello, Gary Clark Jr., Marc Cohn, Ry Cooder, and Lizz Wright are also set to appear.
    Fans can tune into the show here: https://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2020/06/11/Live-with-Carnegie-Hall-Rosanne-Cash-0200PM.
    Other Thursday livestream highlights include:

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    Nicki Minaj Defended by Fans After Backlash Over Upcoming 6ix9ine Collaboration

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    The ‘Anaconda’ hitmaker has previously stated that she has ‘a mind of their own’ after she was criticized for working with the snitching rapper on his 2018 track ‘FEFE’.
    Jun 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Nicki Minaj was unapologetical when she worked with 6ix9ine back in 2018 and she has proven it by re-teaming up with the New York City artist once again on his upcoming music. As with their previous collaboration “FEFE”, their new project “TROLLZ” has been met with backlash after they announced its release date.
    Critics took to social media to ask the Harajuku Barbie to remove her photos promoting the song and cancel the collaboration altogether. “Post a pic without him queen,” one of her followers wrote in a comment of her tweet announcing the song.
    Labeling 6ix9ine a pedophile, a second user wrote, “Queen please stop working with this pdf file.” Another added, “nicki sweetie…. its not too late to accidentally trip and delete the collab. we can pretend it never happened.”
    “i never heard Fefe in full and im not boutta listen to this either,” one person declared, referring to Nicki and 6ix9ine’s previous collaboration, while someone else compared her to her nemesis Cardi B, “Cardi would’ve never worked wit a Snitch Smh.”
    But some others showed their loyalty to Nicki and came to her defense amid the backlash. “I LOVE THE FACT THAT YALL HAVE ANOTHER SONG TOGETHER,” one excited fan wrote. Another exclaimed, “We ready sis Fire you look tf good!”
    Hitting back at the critics, someone else wrote, “The same ppl running they mouths are the same ones that will sing every word to Fefe when it comes on.”
    Nicki has previously declared that she’s not worried about what others think about her, because she has a mind of her own. “You don’t have to defend me. I’m not afraid of internet trolls, blogs, artists. I don’t jump on band wagons. Many will never know what it feels like to have a mind of their own,” she tweeted back in December 2018, after 6ix9ine was arrested on racketeering, conspiracy to murder, armed robbery and firearms charges.
    The 24-year-old rapper co-operated with the investigators and as part of his plea deal, he got two years behind bars after testifying against the Nine Trey Gang. He’s currently serving the remainder of his jail term in house arrest after he’s released early from prison in April due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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    Kodak Black Optimistic He Will Be Back Home 'Real Soon' to Release New Music

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    The ‘Zeze’ rapper’s lawyer has got Florida state authorities agreeing to drop their weapons charges case against his client if he completed a 500-hour drug treatment program.
    Jun 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Rapper Kodak Black is reassuring fans he’ll be home “real soon” after his 30-year prison sentence was reduced.
    The rapper addressed his supporters in an Instagram post after news broke on Sunday, June 07, that Florida state authorities had agreed to drop their weapons charges case against him if he completed a drug treatment programme.
    In the post, he teased the release of his new album, “Vultures Cry 2”, featuring Wizdawizard and Mike Smiff.
    “Gonna Be Home Real Soon To Drop All These Projects,” he wrote alongside an image of the album’s cover art.

    The “Zeze” star, real name Bill K. Kapri, was ordered to serve 46 months behind bars in November (19) after falsifying information on federal forms to purchase three firearms in Miami. State Attorney Katherine Fernandez-Rundle also filed separate charges regarding the same incident, accusing Kodak of three felony counts for possession of a firearm by an individual under 24.
    However, the embattled MC’s attorney, Bradford Cohen, has since reached a deal with Fernandez-Rundle to bring the case to a close without having his client serve more prison time, which could have amounted to an additional 15 years.
    Instead, they agreed Kodak, who has been locked up since his May, 2019 arrest, must complete a 500-hour drug treatment course.
    The maximum security prison where he is currently housed does not offer the programme and the rap star is set to be moved to a lower-security facility.
    Once he logs his 500 hours, he will be eligible to serve out the rest of his sentence at a halfway house.

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    Nicki Minaj and 6ix9ine to Use New Collaboration Song to Support Black Lives Matter Protests

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    Some of the proceeds from ‘Trollz’, which will be released on June 12, will go to The Bail Project Inc. which provides free bail assistance to low-income individuals amid fight against racial injustice.
    Jun 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Nicki Minaj has reunited with fellow rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine for a new song benefitting those in need of bail assistance amid the Black Lives Matter protests.
    The stars, who previously collaborated on 2018 track “FEFE”, have come together for “Trollz”, the second single of Tekashi’s music comeback following a stint behind bars for gang-related crimes.
    The tune will be released on Friday, June 12, and Minaj reveals some of the proceeds will support the ongoing fight for social and racial justice.
    Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, she writes, “A portion of the proceeds from #Trollz including merch items, will be going directly to The Bail Project Inc. The fund provides free bail assistance to low-income individuals who can’t afford to pay bail while awaiting their trial.
    “We want to protect and support the thousands of brave people working on the front lines of social justice, using their voices to demand AN END to the targeting and killing of Black Americans by the police. #BlackLivesMatter”.

    Tekashi had previously decided to press pause on his new music release plans “out of respect” for the Black Lives Matter movement, in the wake of the death of African-American George Floyd at the hands of a white police officer in Minnesota in late May.

    Minaj isn’t the only artist willing to work with Tekashi after he turned on his former gangmembers to cooperate with federal prosecutors and secure a lesser sentence – he’s also teased a sequel to singer Akon’s 2004 release “Locked Up”.

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    Harry Styles Vows to Learn More About Fight Against Racial Injustice After Postponing 2020 Tour

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    While he is forced to reschedule his summer trek to 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic, the One Direction member expresses his support to the Black Lives Matter protests.
    Jun 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Harry Styles has postponed his 2020 North American tour dates so he can spend more time educating himself about how he can help end racism.
    The pop star has been deeply moved by the Black Lives Matter protests across America following the death of George Floyd, and admits that factored into his decision to shift his summer tour to 2021.
    “This summer we were excited to be bringing Love on Tour to North America,” he says in a statement. “However, due to the ongoing threat from COVID-19 we have been forced to reschedule these dates to next summer. The well-being of my crew and all the fans around the world will always hold top priority. I can’t wait to see you all out on the road as soon as it’s safe to do so.”
    The shows were scheduled to begin in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 26 and feature special guests Jenny Lewis and Orville Peck.
    “We are in a moment of necessary change and growth in the world,” Harry added. “I will be using this time to listen and to educate myself on how I can help more in the fight for justice and equal rights for all in the future. I hope that you will take the time to do the same. Treat people with kindness. I love you all.”

    Styles’ U.S. “Love on Tour” dates will now begin in Washington on August 14, 2021.

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    J. Cole to Release 'Be Free' on Streaming Services in Light of George Floyd's Tragic Death

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    The ‘Middle Child’ rapper, who has joined the Black Lives Matter protest, penned the protest track back in 2014 following the fatal shooting of Michael Brown by an officer in Ferguson, Missouri.
    Jun 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – J. Cole is to release a 2014 track he penned about racial injustice on streaming services following the huge protests sparked by the death of George Floyd at the hands of police.
    The musician showed up to stand alongside protesters in his hometown of Fayetteville, North Carolina earlier this month, as they took to the street in one of many demonstrations demanding an end to police brutality and systemic racism in the U.S. and across the world.
    In response to the protests rapper and singer, full name Jermaine Lamarr Cole, has greenlit the full release of “Be Free”, the protest track he penned following the fatal shooting of Michael Brown by an officer in Ferguson, Missouri in 2014.
    His manager and Dreamville Records co-founder Ibrahim Hamad revealed plans to share the song, which originally only appeared on SoundCloud, across all streaming platforms.
    “I’ve def seen a bunch of y’all tweets and got a bunch of texts asking for “Be Free” on streaming services,” Hamad wrote on Twitter on Monday, June 08. “I spoke to Cole today though had to let him know about that and he with so let me work on getting up this week.”

    J. Cole’s manager announced plan to release ‘Be Free’.
    At the time of “Be Free”‘s original release, Cole wrote alongside the track: “Rest in Peace to Michael Brown and to every young black man murdered in America, whether by the hands of white or black. I pray that one day the world will be filled with peace and rid of injustice. Only then will we all Be Free.”
    The “Middle Child” hitmaker also recently praised the mayor of Minneapolis, Minnesota and city council members for voting to disband the Minneapolis Police Department, after one of their officers was charged with second degree murder in relation to Floyd’s death.
    Three other officers who were present when policeman Derek Chauvin knelt on Floyd’s neck for nine minutes, resulting in his death, have been charged with aiding and abetting Chauvin’s alleged crime.

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    Grammy Awards to No Longer Use 'Urban' Term in Major Category

    Following in the leads made by Republic Records, the Recording Academy makes the announcement as part of the organization’s annual changes to its rules and guidelines.
    Jun 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – The Grammy Awards will no longer use the term “urban”, America’s Recording Academy announced Wednesday, June 10.
    As part of the organization’s annual changes to its rules and guidelines, the term, typically used to describe black music, will be removed from its awards and language. It comes after Republic Records announced last week that it too will cease to use the term “urban.”
    Best Urban Contemporary Album has been renamed Best Progressive R&B Album, to highlight albums that include the more progressive elements of R&B and may include samples and elements of hip-hop, rap, dance and electronic music.
    While Best Rap/Sung Performance Category has been renamed Best Melodic Rap Performance to represent the inclusivity of the growing hybrid performance trends within the rap genre.
    “It’s something we’ve been discussing for a couple of years, and the term has been a hot button for a while,” interim president and CEO Harvey Mason Jr. tells Variety. “A lot of creators and people in that genre didn’t like that description and felt it pigeonholed certain styles of music, so when our constituents brought that to us in the form of a proposal, we listened and voted to approve, as asked by the people in that community.”
    He continued, “It’s all part of what I hope will be a and a new chapter in our history. We’re listening to and learning from our partners and constituents and stakeholders; we’re trying to make sure we’re able to pivot and change and adapt; and we want to be really inclusive.”

    The changes, part of an effort to advance a “very transparent and transformed Recording Academy,” also include updates to the Best New Artist category, Latin, R&B and Rap Fields, and Nominations Review Committees.

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    Coachella 2020: Rescheduled Dates Completely Canceled Amid Uncertainty Over COVID-19 Crisis

    AEG CEO Dan Beckerman has reportedly sent a note to employees stating that live events with fans are unlikely to happen any time soon and won’t resume until sometime in 2021.
    Jun 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Coachella is not happening at all in 2020, according to a note to employees from AEG CEO Dan Beckerman.
    The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, which was scheduled to take place over two weekends in April 2020, was previously postponed until October and set to be held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio.
    However, as events continued to be cancelled or delayed, the 2020 installment of the annual gathering has been called off altogether, with Beckerman revealing, “It is clear now that live events with fans will not resume for many months and likely not until sometime in 2021.”
    Alongside the note, obtained by Billboard, editors noted it’s “also unlikely rescheduled events will take place this year… Officials with Goldenvoice are still trying to determine whether the two-weekend, 125,000-person-per-day festival will make a limited-capacity return in April 2021 or a larger, higher capacity comeback in October 2021.”
    The report also noted that “about 40 per cent” of ticket buyers requested refunds for this year’s festival.
    “AEG officials think they could probably pull off the festival in April at 60 per cent capacity, but are holding off on making a final rescheduling decision until there is more clarity on the pandemic’s overall trajectory,” they added.
    Travis Scott (II), Frank Ocean and Rage Against the Machine had been tapped to headline the event.

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