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    Britney Spears Feels Honored as '…Baby One More Time' Is Named Greatest Debut Single of All Time

    The ‘Toxic’ hitmaker freaks out after finding out her debut single is ranked first in the Rolling Stone magazine’s 100 Greatest Debut Singles of All Time list.
    May 21, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Britney Spears was left stunned on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 after her tune “…Baby One More Time” was named the greatest debut single ever by Rolling Stone magazine.
    The 38-year-old singer burst onto the pop music scene with her catchy debut back in 1998 and has gone on to become one of the most famous singers in the world. And recognising the impact of the single, Rolling Stone ranked it at the top of their 100 Greatest Debut Singles of All Time list, published on Tuesday as they wrote, “In the great tradition of debut singles, it was a divisive statement that drew a line between past and future… with …Baby One More Time, this girl changed the sound of pop forever: It’s Britney, b**ch. Nothing was ever the same.”
    Reacting to the placement, Britney wrote on Twitter, “Number ONE (shocked screaming emoji) ??!!? Thank you @RollingStone …. what an honour!!!!!!”
    Just hours before the list was published, Britney’s sister Jamie Lynn had reflected on the possibility of her elder sibling retiring during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.
    “In general, she’s kind of just relaxing,” Jamie shared when asked if Britney has any music plans in the pipeline. “And I think that’s good. Britney deserves that. She’s worked her ass off. So if she wants to make another album, great. But if she doesn’t feel like it, she doesn’t have to. She’s given the world a lot. I don’t think there are plans for anything – at the moment.”
    But she was quick to insist that Britney isn’t retiring, adding, “Obviously, right now, she’s just trying to quarantine. She’s taking it day by day. And when she wants to make music, she’ll make it. I don’t think you can ever retire someone from their passion.”

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    Noah Cyrus Envisages Earth's Demise in 'The End of Everything' Music Video

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    Teaming up with filmmaker John Boswell for the time lapse promo, the ‘Make Me (Cry)’ singer reminds fans to make most out of every last second they have together.
    May 20, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Noah Cyrus is taking fans in a time lapse journey in a brand new video for “The End of Everything”. On Tuesday, May 19, the “Make Me (Cry)” singer released a beautiful visual for the title track from her recently released EP, presenting the devolution of the Earth which concludes with the eventual demise of the universe.
    In an Instagram post accompanying the promo, the 20-year-old spilled that she teamed up with filmmaker John Boswell for it after being inspired by his “Timelapse of the Future” video. She explained, “I had the pleasure of working with him on this as well. I’ve never been more inspired to go and write a song based on a visual.”
    The younger sister of Miley Cyrus went on to thank fellow songwriter PJ Harding a.k.a. THIEF for helping her write the track. “@thiefofficial is the only person I know that could connect with me on the level that it takes to write a song like this. (Pj i love you so much thank n you for being my musical rock lol),” she noted.
    Noah went on to share the meaning behind the song itself. “Problems that seemed big became small. Your pain won’t last forever. Your fears won’t last forever. Mother Earth won’t last forever. Everyone you love is gonna’ die but darlin’ so is everything, don’t cry,” she wrote. “TIME WILL BECOME MEANINGLESS. We have to make the most out of every last second we have together. Let’s love and let’s appreciate, especially now more than ever.”
    Near the end of her post, the ex-girlfriend of Lil Xan thanked her parents, Tish and Billy Ray Cyrus, for being “such a huge inspiration behind this song.” She added, “I just want to let you know that I never take one moment with you guys for granted. I love you both so much that it makes me sad but then its also so beautiful that the love we have has to end. I’ll never want it to. But it will by nature. Love you to The End of Everything and back.”

    John, who directed the music video, has also taken to his Instagram account to praise Noah. “She captured this subject more elegantly in 3 minutes than I could in 30,” he shared. “We worked together on creating a custom short-form version of my original piece to fit the song, which is hauntingly beautiful, as is the rest of her EP of the same name. Thanks to Noah and her team for making me a part of this.”

    Noah’s “The End of Everything” EP was released last Friday, May 15.

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    Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber's Chart Success Explained by Billboard Following Feud With 6ix9ine

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    Assuring there was no foul play per suggested by the ‘Gooba’ rapper, Billboard executives note that ‘each song has its own ratio breakdown based on its specific activity.’
    May 20, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Billboard bosses have responded to rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine after he accused Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber of buying their way to the top of the U.S. pop charts.
    The duo debuted “Stuck with U” at number one on Monday, May 18 – two spots ahead of the rap star’s “Gooba” – and he made it clear he had a problem with the placements in a video posted online, in which he claimed record label bosses had ensured Ariana and Justin would rocket to the top by purchasing multiple copies of their track.
    Ariana, Justin and their manager, Scooter Braun, all responded to Tekashi, insisting fans alone were responsible for getting their record to number one, and now Billboard executives have made it clear there was no foul play.
    “‘Stuck with U’ was available to purchase through the week as a digital download, as well as in various physical format/digital download combinations through Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber’s webstores,” a statement reads. “The sales spike is likely referring to sales on Thursday, May 14 – the final day of the tracking week – when signed ‘Stuck with U’ singles were put up for sale in Grande and Bieber’s webstores. A signed single or album is an accepted form of sales available to any artist and has been noted repeatedly within Billboard chart stories when such items have impacted the Hot 100.”
    “6ix9ine, meanwhile, released a non-signed CD single/digital download on the last day of the tracking week via his webstore.”
    “As noted in this week’s story announcing the results on the latest Hot 100, ‘Stuck with U’ sold 108,000 in the tracking week ending May 14 and Gooba sold 24,000, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data.”
    The statement continues: “The Hot 100 has a locked-in methodology, updated at least once a year, with each metric divided by a certain number, which results in an average chart ratio, whereby streams are the most heavily weighted factor, followed next by radio airplay and then sales. Each song has its own ratio breakdown based on its specific activity, which contributes to the overall chart average each week.”

    “Overall, ‘Stuck with U’ drew 28.1 million U.S. streams, 26.3 million in radio airplay audience and 108,000 sold in the tracking week. ‘Gooba’ had 55.3 million U.S. streams, 172,000 in radio airplay audience and 24,000 sold.”

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    Ludacris Reacts to Backlash Over R. Kelly Lyrics: I'm Just Being 'Honest'

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    The rapper faced criticism after fans noticed the Kelly reference on ‘Silence of the Lambs’ which he previewed during a song battle with Nelly in the Saturday, May 17 episode of Timbaland and Swizz Beatz’s ‘Verzuz’.
    May 20, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Ludacris previously landed in hot water after professing his love to R. Kelly on his new song “Silence of the Lambs”. Now, the “Move B***h” rapper has responded to the backlash during his interview with Atlanta radio station V103 on Tuesday, May 19.
    Addressing the matter, Luda said, “Sometimes when you speak on records, you speakin’ like it’s just me and you having a conversation.” He added, “But you just speaking, and just being honest. I saw that a lot of people kind of misconstrued or just didn’t really understand what is what what I’m saying.”
    Later he alluded that he enjoyed Kelly’s music. However, he wouldn’t let his daughter around him because of his sexual assault scandals.

    Ludacris faced backlash after fans noticed the Kelly reference on “Silence of the Lambs” which he previewed three times during a song battle with Nelly in the Saturday, May 17 episode of Timbaland and Swizz Beatz’s “Verzuz”. Produced by Timbaland, the song opens with a mention of Bill Cosby as the lyrics read, “The world screwed if n****s pouring drinks like Bill Huxtable.”
    As if that wasn’t enought, Luda later rapped, “I love R. Kelly but around my daughters, I’m not comfortable.” He also shaded Roseanne Barr by declaring that racists were still drinking “from Roseanne’s bar.”
    Fans quickly responded to the name-dropping. “Ludacris really thought it was appropriate to tell us he loves R.Kelly in 2020 and told us three times. I’m still in shock,” someone tweeted. “I’m still mad Ludacris previewed that Wayne song and dropped Cosby and R Kelly lines to start off the song. And ran it back like 5 times,” another person stated.
    “Ludacris said ‘I love R. Kelly but around my daughters I’m not comfortable.’ Ehm I think you might want to REWRITE THAT LINE yunno,” a fan suggested. “Ludacris giving us bill cosby, r. kelly and roseanne bars in 2020 along with a chance the rapper feature. who asked for this? more importantly,” one other said.

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    Rihanna, Cardi B, Lil Nas X Win Big at 2020 Webby Awards

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    Riri is lauded for her fashion label, Cardi is celebrated for her collaboration with Reebok, and Lil Nas is praised for his ‘Panini’ music video at the upcoming ‘WFH: Webby From Home’.
    May 20, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Rihanna, Cardi B, and Tom Hanks are among the winners for the 2020 Webby Awards.
    The “Umbrella” hitmaker has landed the Webby People’s Voice Award for Fashion & Beauty (Social) for her Fenty Beauty cosmetics brand while rapper Cardi picked up the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Fashion & Lifestyle (Video) for her Nails advertisement with Reebok.
    Hollywood veteran Hanks’ #NiceTweets video earned him the People’s Voice Award for Arts & Entertainment (Social), and the Webby Award for Comedy (Video) went to Squarespace’s “Make It With Idris Elba” campaign.
    Lil Nas X’s “Panini” video was named the winner of the People’s Voice Award for Best Art Direction (Video) while Dolly Parton’s “America” claimed the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Best Mini Series (Podcasts) and Celine Dion claimed the People’s Voice Award for Experimental & Innovation (Social).
    “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” landed the Celebrity/Fan (Social) title and “The Late Late Show With James Corden” won the Entertainment (Video) accolade.
    Other winners included basketball icon LeBron James (Best User Interface (Websites) for ESPN’s Welcome to Bron Bron Land), hit fantasy drama “Game of Thrones” (Volumetric/6-Degrees of Freedom (Video) for The Dead Must Die Magic Leap Experience), and “Saturday Night Live” (People’s Voice Award for Best Use of Stories (Social)).
    There were also new prizes for stars using their online presence for good during the coronavirus pandemic, with Special Achievement honours for Kristen Bell, Miley Cyrus, and John Krasinski as well as DJ D-Nice (Webby Artist of the Year), and Swizz Beatz and Timbaland (Webby Break the Internet Award).
    The winners of the 24th annual Webby Awards, presented by officials at the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences to recognise the best on the Internet, will be celebrated during an online ceremony on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.
    Fans can tune into the event, titled “WFH: Webby From Home” and hosted by Patton Oswalt, from 3 P.M. ET at Webby website.

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    Tamar Braxton Blasts Usher for Dubbing Nicki Minaj a Product of Lil' Kim

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    Usher made the controversial remark during an Instagram Live chat with Swizz Beatz on Sunday, May 17 where they talked about how many people were wanting to have Lil’ Kim in a few ‘Verzuz’ battles.
    May 20, 2020
    AceShowbiz – It seems like Usher doesn’t only anger Nicki Minaj’s fans when he said that the “Anaconda” rapper is “a product” of Lil’ Kim. Tamar Braxton recently weighed in on the matter, heavily disagreeing with the “Yeah!” hitmaker.
    “I think of them as two different entities,” Tamar told Madison Hinton in a virtual interview. “I don’t give a damn, what come, what may, Lil’ Kim did not give Nicki Minaj her talent. So, therefore, who are you to take Nicki Minaj talents away from her?”
    She went on passionately saying, “You can’t get too involved in the Barbz and the Queen Bees, I don’t know the stans, but you can’t get too involved with it because that’s not fair.”
    Tamar also noted, “You can’t do that. Am I right? Period, Period. They are both amazing female emcees. They paved the way for all of these emcees–female emcees–out here and all of them to make money. You cannot discredit people.”
    She, however, clarified that it didn’t change her personal sentiments to Usher. “What I disagree is that the artist stuck to each other. I said what I said still️ I still love Usher tho,” she said.

    Usher made the controversial remark during an Instagram Live chat with Swizz Beatz on Sunday, May 17. They brought up a few “Verzuz” battles involving Lil’ Kim that fans want a lot with Swizz saying to the R&B singer, “I see a lot of, Lil’ Kim versus Foxy Brown. Then I see a lot of – Lil’ Kim versus Nicki? I see a lot of that.” However, Usher didn’t think the latter was possible because “Nicki is a product of Kim.”
    His remark quickly gained reactions from social media users as Swizz alerted Usher, “You already trending on Twitter right now, by the way.” He went on enthusing, “This is the ‘Verzuz’ effect, king. I see you trending on Twitter! This is special, this is fun.”

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    Idris Elba to Celebrate Africa Day 2020 With Benefit Concert At Home

    Nigerian singer Burna Boy, South African rappers AKA and Sho Madjozi, Beninese entertainer Angelique Kidjo, and Tanzania artist Diamond Platnumz will be performing remotely for the event.
    May 19, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Actor-turned-musician Idris Elba is helping to celebrate Africa Day 2020 by hosting a livestream concert for charity.
    The “Thor” star, who has family ties to Sierra Leone and Ghana, will present the Africa Day Benefit Concert At Home on 25 May to mark the annual holiday, when artists including Nigerian singer Burna Boy, South African rappers AKA and Sho Madjozi, Beninese entertainer Angelique Kidjo, and Diamond Platnumz from Tanzania will be performing remotely for the MTV bash.
    Also featured will be Sauti Sol, C4 Pedro, Bebe Cool and Seun Kuti, among many others.
    Sharing the news and line-up on social media over the weekend (May 16-17), Idris posted, “lets (sic) unite to celebrate #AfricaDay & raise funds for those impacted by COVID19.”
    “Africa Day Benefit Concert hosted by me @idriselba #athome on 25th May.”

    The event will be livestreamed on the MTV Base YouTube page (https://www.youtube.com/user/MTVBaseAfrica322) from 6 P.M. Central Africa Time (CAT), and air on the local TV network at 9 P.M. (CAT).
    All proceeds raised from the show will be donated to organisations providing food and health support to children and families across Africa during the global pandemic.

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    Lewis Capaldi Hopes to Release New Album With Songs He Wrote During Coronavirus Quarantine

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    During a question-and answer-session with fans, the ‘Before You Go’ singer reveals that he has written 11 songs while self-isolating, opening up about struggle to create a better record.
    May 19, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Lewis Capaldi has written 11 songs while self-isolating in the hope of releasing a new album next year (21).
    The Scot shared the news of his plans to release a follow-up to last year’s (19) hit “Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent” during a question-and answer-session with fans via Instagram, revealing he’s been hard at work on lockdown.
    “I have 11 songs for the new album now,” he said. “Hopefully it will be out at some point next year.”
    He also opened up about his struggle to create something better than last year’s debut.
    “Writing a follow-up to this big guy has been equal parts difficult and rewarding,” he explained. “Most of the time, when I was making the first album I felt like I was making an a**e of it.”
    The album was released a year ago on Sunday (May 17), and remains a fixture in the U.K.’s top five, as well as finding success around the world. Lewis was also a big winner at the BRIT Awards thanks in part to the album.

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