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    Artist of the Week: Tekashi 6ix9ine

    The controversial rapper breaks multiple records with his comeback single ‘Gooba’ and almost sends his rival Ariana Grande to therapy and early retirement due to his overwhelming numbers.
    May 25, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Almost everything about Tekashi 6ix9ine seems to fascinate people these days. From his rainbow hair, family drama, celebrity feud, criminal record, to musical craft, they often become a topic of discussions on the internet. When he was released from prison early, people were flocking to him.
    The controversial rapper caused a storm online with his first post-jail Instagram Live video. He defended himself for testifying against his former gang and racked up two million views, breaking the record previously held by Tory Lanez and Drake’s Quarantine Radio which had 310,000 viewers.
    The 24-year-old lyricist, real name Daniel Hernandez, soon followed it up with a comeback song called “Gooba”. With catchy beat and lyrics as well as a vibrant music video full of twerking girls and a cute puppy, it’s no brainer that the clip quickly accumulated millions of views on YouTube.
    He garnered over 43 million views in 24 hours, breaking the previous record held by Eminem to become the biggest debut for a hip-hop video in YouTube history. Back in 2018, the Slim Shady amassed 38.1 million views in the first day of release for his Machine Gun Kelly diss song.
    On top of that, “Gooba” became the fastest video to reach 100 million views online, surpassing Taylor Swift’s “ME!” and Ariana Grande’s “thank u, next”.
    The song also dominated the charts. It launched at No. 1 on the Streaming Songs chart with 55.3 million streams in the U.S. alone and started at No. 3 on Digital Song Sales with 24,000 sold. Meanwhile, it debuted at No. 3 on Billboard Hot 100 and entered the U.K. singles chart at No. 6.
    Although he didn’t get No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart, he gave his rival Ariana quite a scare. In an Instagram Story and now-deleted tweet before the rankings were revealed, the “Dangerous Woman” singer called the release week “terrifying” and said she needed therapy due to the anxiety. She even pleaded with fans to buy her song and hinted at early retirement if the top spot was not hers.

    Ariana Grande reveals anxiety during race to No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100
    It was indeed a neck-and-neck race to No. 1. The competition included Doja Cat’s “Say So” remix featuring Nicki Minaj, Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage” remix featuring Beyonce Knowles, The Weeknd’s former champion “Blinding Lights”, and Drake’s “Toosie Slide”.
    Although Tekashi69 was disappointed when he didn’t score No. 1 on Hot 100, he quickly moved on. He’s now gearing up for his next music offering and vows to break the internet again. Details of his upcoming single are still scarce but rumors suggest it’s a collaboration with Nicki Minaj.

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    Eminem to Host Online Listening Party for 20th Anniversary of 'The Marshall Mathers LP'

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    During the Spotify event set for May 27, devotees can join ‘The Real Slim Shady’ hitmaker in a live question and answer session as well as a listen to his hit 2000 release.
    May 25, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Rap icon Eminem is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his hit album “The Marshall Mathers LP” with an online listening party.
    The star, real name Marshall Mathers, will host the event on music streaming service Spotify on Wednesday, May 27, at a time yet to be determined, when fans can join him in a live question and answer session, and listen to the 2000 release, which featured the singles “Stan”, “The Real Slim Shady” and “The Way I Am”.
    Eminem is also unveiling a new line of merchandise to mark the occasion, including a limited edition “Stan Varsity” hoodie, while other celebrations are also reportedly in the works to entertain fans in coronavirus isolation.
    He has invited U.S.-based devotees to keep up to date on developments by texting a special number (313-666-7440) or checking out his website (https://www.eminem.com/) for more details.
    “The Marshall Mathers LP” cemented Eminem’s place in hip-hop history, debuting at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 and shifting 1.78 million units in its first week to become the fastest-selling album in chart history. It later lost the title in 2015 to Adele’s “25”.
    Eminem, 47, previously admitted the project will always overshadow his future endeavors, because it was some of his best work ever.
    “I am forever chasing The Marshall Mathers LP,” he confessed in a 2017 interview with Vulture. “That was the height of what I could do. I just don’t have the rage I did back then.”

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    Journey Welcomes Back Former Member Randy Jackson

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    The former ‘American Idol’ judge rejoins the ‘Don’t Stop Believin’ group to enter a ‘new chapter’ and work on new music after debuting their new look at charity event.
    May 25, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Journey frontman Neal Schon has welcomed former bassist Randy Jackson back into the band as part of the rockers’ “new chapter.”
    Schon shared the news with fans on social media on Saturday, May 23, 2020 shortly before the new-look group made its debut on the UNICEF Won’t Stop virtual fundraiser, which also featured appearances by Cher, Pink, Salma Hayek, and Millie Bobby Brown.
    “Ok Friends word is out! @randyjackson RJ the Big Dawg is our new Bass player again (sic),” the guitarist posted, before revealing he and longtime bandmate Jonathan Cain had also recruited drummer Narada Michael Walden and keyboardist/vocalist Jason Derlatka to join their ranks.
    “JOURNEY is an ever-changing unstoppable force…,” Schon added. “This is a completely new chapter for us and (we) can’t wait to get to it!”
    Former “American Idol” judge Jackson previously played with the band in the 1980s.
    The stars, alongside singer Arnel Pineda, staged a remote performance of their mega-hit “Don’t Stop Believin’ ” for the UNICEF event, and after the online get-together, Schon returned to Instagram to reveal they will be working on new material together.
    “We were so happy to be involved with @unicef with all the amazing artists, for such a great cause…,” he posted.
    “Welcome to our Journey family @randyjackson @officialnarada and @jason_derlatka… Believe Friends New Music Coming (sic).”
    The group’s most recent album of original songs was 2011 release “Eclipse” – the last to feature ousted members Ross Valory and Steve Smith, who had played in Journey on and off since the band’s formation in 1973.
    ,p > Schon and Cain fired the pair in March and filed suit, accusing them of attempting to take over the group to gain control of the Journey trademark.
    Valory has refuted the “outrageous” claims and has since lodged a countersuit.

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    Niall Horan Shuts Down One Direction Reunion Rumors

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    Niall Horan sets the record straight on the rumors suggesting he, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Harry Styles are planning to get back together as a group.
    May 25, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Niall Horan has urged One Direction fans to put the brakes on band reunion chatter, insisting there’s nothing planned.
    Devotees are convinced Niall and his bandmates will be doing something special to mark their 10th anniversary, but the Irish singer has revealed there’s nothing on his calendar.
    “We’ve barely spoken about it,” he tells Smallzy’s Surgery. ”It’s the 10-year anniversary coming up (and) we were chatting (to see) if there was anything we could release. We came to the conclusion there was nothing.”
    His comments come after bandmate Liam Payne recently revealed he had been reprimanded for hinting at a comeback.
    “I can’t say too much,” he explained. “Louis told me off for revealing a bit of our plans the other day. So you’re going to have the group telling me off on the group chat.”

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    Cee-Lo Green Asks Fans to Send Home Footage for His New Music Video

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    The ‘Forget You’ hitmaker offers fans chances to appear in his upcoming ‘Doing It All Together’ music video by asking them to send him their lockdown footage.
    May 25, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Cee-Lo Green is inviting fans to be part of his new music video.
    The “Forget You” singer has posted a video message on YouTube, urging devotees to listen to his new track, “Doing It All Together”, and then shoot footage of how they’ve been passing the time in lockdown and send it to him.
    “I want you to listen to the song and then film some fun things you’re doing with your family throughout this quarantine, like hanging out, cooking, chilling with your pets; whatever speaks to you,” he says. “Film it, share it with me and then you could possibly be featured in the music video.”
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    All videos must be submitted via a link on his website by June 10, 2020.
    The new track features on Green’s upcoming album, “Cee-Lo Green is Thomas Calloway”, produced by The Black Keys star Dan Auerbach.

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    Cody Simpson Dresses in Drag for 'Dancing with the Devil' Video Directed by Miley Cyrus

    Miley dresses up her boyfriend Cody as a drag queen in her lockdown directorial debut video released to support his latest single called ‘Dancing with the Devil.
    May 25, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Miley Cyrus persuaded her boyfriend, Cody Simpson, to don a dress, fishnet stockings and make-up for his latest video, which she directed at home.
    The “Wrecking Ball” star makes her debut behind the camera for the arty promo for the Australian singer and poet’s “Dance With the Devil” video, in which he portrays a cross-dressing seaman.
    The couple created the short film during their lockdown at Miley’s home and Cody gave his girlfriend free rein to get as creative as she liked.
    Cyrus turned make-up artist to give her man eyeshadow, bright red lipstick and fake fingernails while dressing him up in fishnets, a black Vivienne Westwood dress, believed to be one of hers, and costume jewellery.
    She also set the tone for the video, which begins with Cody dressed up like a sailor, lighting candles around the house and a firepit in the garden for outdoor scenes.
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    “Our lives, in a sense, are a collaboration so we wanted that to be reflected in the video,” he says.
    Miley and Cody have been dating for almost a year after hooking up last summer 2019 following the pop superstar’s split from husband Liam Hemsworth – another Aussie hunk.

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    Matt Goss Releases New Single to Feed NHS Workers

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    The Bros musician has debuted his rendition of Alicia Keys’ ‘If I Ain’t Got You’ to raise money to provide free meals for the frontline workers amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
    May 24, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Matt Goss has launched a crowdfunder in a bid to raise $60,686 to provide meals for Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) workers.
    The Bros singer recently brought forward the release of his new single, a cover version of Alicia Keys’ Grammy Award-nominated single “If I Ain’t Got You” he recorded with producer Babyface for his new album, to support fundraising efforts for NHS heroes.
    Matt launched the song via a JustGiving Crowdfunding page, where fans can watch the video and donate money.
    So far, alongside partners Burger Bites, he has already funded over 13,000 meals to key NHS staff, part of 36,000 meals the organisation have delivered since the outbreak began.
    “Despite having lived and worked in Las Vegas for the past 11 years, I feel so connected to the UK and it’s hard to put into words how touched my heart felt seeing the images of NHS workers caring for Coronavirus sufferers,” the musician said in a statement.
    “Music-making and singing is in my blood and so is the UK. I am so impressed by the amazing work the NHS is doing. I can’t go out on my front door and clap for carers, so I decided to help feed them to keep them going through this crisis. I hope my new song can do some good by getting it out early to help.”
    Matt has also been conducting nightly late-night Instagram Live calls with some of the key workers to give them a boost before they head into the Covid-19 wards. And he urged his fans to show similar support to the NHS heroes.
    “My concern is that while the NHS continues to go through arguably one of the most troubling times in their history, we are all thinking, as a society about getting back to normality,” he continued. “However what we must be aware of is that this is their normal, so it is our duty as British people to make sure that this support does NOT stop. There is no end in sight for the NHS because they are our protectors. Let us always remember, to never forget. Please donate anything you can.”
    The track is being supported across U.K. radio, with more than 40 radio stations having added it to their playlists. To donate go to his Crowdfunding pahe

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    Lewis Capaldi Back to No. 1 With Debut Album

    The ‘Before You Go’ hitmaker returns to the top spot on the U.K. albums chart with ‘Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent’, pushing aside Dua Lipa and her ‘Future Nostalgia’.
    May 24, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Lewis Capaldi’s debut album, “Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent”, has marked the first anniversary of its release by returning to the top of the U.K. charts.
    The record, which dropped on May 17, 2019, tops Friday’s May 22, 2020 Official Charts Company rundown, with Lewis celebrating a year, in which his album became Britain’s biggest seller.
    The number one return gives the Scottish singer a 10th non-consecutive week on top, a full year in the top 10.
    Last week’s top album, Dua Lipa’s “Future Nostalgia”, slips one place to two while Harry Styles’ “Fine Line” rises to three and Drake’s “Dark Lane Demo Tapes” is at four. Future’s “High Off Life” completes the new top five.
    In the singles chart, DaBaby’s “Rockstar”, featuring Roddy Ricch, holds on to the top spot, seeing off competition from Doja Cat’s “Say So”, which rises to two, and Drake’s former number one, “Toosie Slide”, which slips to three.

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