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    KISS, Ke$ha, Slipknot Won't Set Sail for Concert Cruises Until 2021 Due to Pandemic

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    Promoters have announced they put on hold the KISS Kruise, Weird and Wonderful Rainbow Ride, and Knotfest at Sea until 2021 due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
    May 17, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Festival cruises hosted by rockers KISS and Slipknot, and pop star Ke$ha have joined the ever-growing list of coronavirus chaos concert casualties.
    Promoters behind the events have announced the upcoming KISS Kruise, Slipknot’s Knotfest at Sea, and Kesha’s Weird and Wonderful Rainbow Ride will no longer set sail as planned this year 2020.
    The Melissa Etheridge Cruise and Coheed and Cambria’s S.S. Neverender fan gatherings have also been postponed until 2021.
    “Going above and beyond to create moments and memories that last a lifetime is why we do what we do,” Sixthman CEO Anthony Diaz said in a statement.
    “We see something incredibly special happen when communities come together to celebrate shared passions. Serving them on vacation is what has driven us for the past 20 years and 145 immersive events on land, sand and sea.”
    “We recognise we’re in the midst of uncertain times right now – times that call for extra flexibility, special value and an absolute assurance that the health and safety of our guests is being closely looked after.”

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    DJ D-Nice to Treat First Responders to First Socially-Distant Drive-In Concert in Florida

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    The DJ, whose #ClubQuarantine concerts have become popular amid the coronavirus pandemic, will livestream his performance from Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach.
    May 16, 2020
    AceShowbiz – #ClubQuarantine DJ D-Nice will make history on Saturday night (May 16) when he headlines the first full-scale, socially-distant drive-in concert at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida.
    The gig is exclusively for first responders in their cars.
    D-Nice will hit the stage at 7 P.M. ET and the event will be livestreamed on YouTube via www.1stlivepresents.com as part of the 1/ST Preakness At Home programming taking place this weekend.
    “Respecting all social distancing requirements, D-Nice’s set will transmit live via guests’ car radios and will also stream live on YouTube,” a press release reads.
    D-Nice, real name Derrick Jones, has become a lockdown luminary in recent weeks by staging regular livestream gigs, including the after-party following John Krasinski’s Prom Party YouTube special last month (April).

    Meanwhile, Ludacris will be going head-to-head with fellow rapper Nelly in the latest of the Verzuz Instagram Live battles, following on from previous face offs between Erykah Badu and Jill Scott, Babyface and Teddy Riley, and the co-founders of the popular events, Swizz Beatz and Timbaland. Check that out from 7 P.M. ET (https://www.instagram.com/verzuztv/).
    Other livestreaming highlights for Saturday include:
    LeBron James’ Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020 (Jonas Brothers, Zendaya Coleman, Alicia Keys, Pharrell Williams, Bad Bunny, Yara Shahidi and Ben Platt) (8 P.M. ET) – https://www.instagram.com/graduatetogether/?hl=en
    In The House (Alicia Keys, Bad Bunny, Dua Lipa, DaBaby, Terry Crews, Sarah Michelle Gellar, David Blaine) (From 8 A.M. ET) – https://houseparty.com/in-the-house/
    Budweiser Rewind with the Black Eyed Peas (8 P.M. ET) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wLnKyHkdvY
    Lewis Capaldi (6 P.M. BST) – https://link.dice.fm/lewiscapaldi
    Capital FM’s Best of Summertime Ball (One Direction, Justin Bieber, Little Mix, Katy Perry, and Stormzy) (5 P.M. BST) – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZzwjZPc6R_PbnDgFVMwlvQ
    New Kids on the Block (12 P.M. PST) – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS9lJwUApBCwvyC36COgAbQ
    Bat for Lashes star Natasha Khan (1.30 P.M. PST) – https://batforlashes.veeps.com/stream/schedule
    The 80s Lockdown Fest (Jason Donovan, Wet Wet Wet, Midge Ure, former Spandau Ballet star Tony Hadley) (7 P.M. BST) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvojhiaNQeo&feature=youtu.be
    Escape Tracks Virtual R&B Music Festival (BJ The Chicago Kid, Eric Bellinger, Queen Naija and Luh Kel) (4 P.M. ET) – https://www.youtube.com/Escapetracks
    Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers’ 2014 performance at the LOCKN’ Festival (9 P.M. ET) – https://fans.com/

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    Jessie Ware Voices Worry About 'Shell Life for Women' in the Music Industry

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    Sharing her thought on sexism in the music world, the ‘Say You Love Me’ hitmaker recalls being told she was being really emotional during a meeting when she was not.
    May 16, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Jessie Ware has spoken out against sexism in the music industry, insisting standards are different for men and women.
    The singer, 35, discussed the issue in a new interview with Glamour U.K. magazine, admitting she fears there’s a “shelf life” for women in the business.
    “They don’t ask men how they’re going to tour with their children, do they?” the mother of two mused. “But you get used to it, you take it with a pinch of salt, and it’s also something that I struggled to work out.”
    She continued, “I once got told that I was being really emotional (in a meeting), and I was being really not-emotional, and I wonder whether they would have said that to a bloke. I didn’t rise to it, and I was very calm. But you know, it happens.”
    “I definitely think there’s more of a shelf life for women,” the “Spotlight” star added. “I don’t want to sound negative because actually I’m able to make the music I want to make, but I’m madly thought of as relatively old and I’m 35!”
    The “Say You Love Me” hitmaker will appear alongside Ellie Goulding as part of the publication’s upcoming Lockdown Live festival, which also features cook-alongs, fitness sessions and inspiring panel talks from stars including actress/model Sabrina Elba, chef Gizzi Erskine and stylist Irene Agbontaen.

    The event takes place on 22 May, with more information available here https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/glamour-lockdown-live-2020.

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    Maroon 5 Push Back Tour to Summer 2021 Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

    The rock band led by frontman Adam Levine have announced that they are rescheduling their trek dates, which was originally set 30 May and 17 September, 2020.
    May 16, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Maroon 5 have put their planned U.S. tour on hold amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
    The “Payphone” stars announced on Friday (May 15) that they will be rescheduling the dates, currently booked for between 30 May and 17 September, amid the global pandemic.
    “We want everyone to take care of themselves this summer and we really look forward to being back out with all our fans healthy and happy next year,” frontman Adam Levine said in a statement.

    The new dates will be scheduled for summer, 2021.
    All tickets for the tour will remain valid and will be honoured for the new dates, which will be announced soon.

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    6ix9ine Blasts Billboard for Allegedly Manipulating Hot 100 Chart

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    The Brooklyn rapper has taken to his Instagram account to share a video of him pointing proofs that Billboard is playing ‘favorites’ and getting ‘paid for No. 1s.’
    May 16, 2020
    AceShowbiz – 6ix9ine a.k.a. Tekashi69 is calling out Billboard. The “Gooba” hitmaker accuses Billboard for purposedly cheating him out of Hot 100 chart by manipulating it as his new single fails to nab the No. 1 spot.
    On Friday, May 15, the Brooklyn rapper took to his Instagram account to share a video of him pointing proofs that Billboard was playing “favorites.” In the clip, he showed an email that was purportedly sent to major record labels on Thursday.
    The email had Doja Cat’s “Say So” at No. 1, while his single “Gooba” followed it up at No. 2. Meanwhile, The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” was at No. 3, and Megan Thee Stallion and Beyonce Knowles’ “Savage” was at No. 4. Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber’s latest collaboration “Stuck With U” concluded the top five.
    Tekashi later claimed that Billboard sent another email “last second” on Thursday night. The new email had “Stuck With U” ascending from No. 5 to No. 1 after gaining 60,000 units “out of nowhere.” He said in the video, “[Grande and Bieber] went from being fifth place to first place out of nowhere. So ‘Gooba’ never jumps to No. 1, but Ariana jumps from No. 5 to No. 1?” He also pointed out that Billboard promoted in a tweet signed physical copies of the “Stuck With U” single.
    “I’ll be real disappointed ’cause this is for every rapper, artist in the world. Every genre. If you manipulate the charts right and you create bundles…’Gooba’ streamed over 200 millions streams–more than ‘Stuck With U’, Doja Cat, more than every artist that released a song this week double the times. It’s a landslide,” he said, before adding that Sony and Universal Music requested audits.
    He continued, “Because literally, you’re manipulating the charts now. So, Billboard, the world is watching … If y’all do this to every artist in the world, how can an artist that works hard get No. 1? How?”

    Prior to this, 6ix9ine warned Billboard in a now-deleted post. “We love you (Billboard) and always supported the charting,” he said. “On every platform we are dominating by a LANDSLIDE. The numbers are there and to be looked at. WITH NO RADIO WE ARE DOMINATING THE STREAMS. I will hate to believe that people pay for their spins on the radio and making manipulating bundles to manipulate the chart. Again it’s still early Im just making it clear that the world is watching.”

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    DaBaby and Roddy Ricch Earn First No. 1 Single in U.K. With 'Rockstar'

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    Knocking Drake’s ‘Toosie Slide’ down to number two and outshining Doja Cat’s ‘Say So’ on the music chart, the pair’s collaboration climbs five places to reach the summit.
    May 16, 2020
    AceShowbiz – DaBaby’s collaboration with fellow rising rapper Roddy Ricch is the U.K.’s new number one single, landing both musicians their first ever chart-topper in Britain.
    “Rockstar” climbs five places to reach the summit of Friday’s (May 15) Official Charts Company rundown, knocking Drake’s “Toosie Slide” down to number two.
    Doja Cat’s “Say So” also falls one place to three, with Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber claiming this week’s highest new entry with their duet “Stuck with U”. The charity single, raising funds for officials at America’s First Responders Children’s Foundation, who are providing scholarships for frontline workers fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, is at four.
    Powfu and Beabadoobee’s “Death Bed” completes the top five.

    Meanwhile, Dua Lipa’s “Future Nostalgia” returns to the top of the U.K. albums chart, with Lewis Capaldi’s “Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent” at two on the first anniversary of its release.

    Last week’s number one, Drake’s “Dark Lane Demo Tapes”, tumbles to three, with Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams’ solo debut “Petals for Armor” a new entry at four.
    Second World War-themed choir The D-Day Darlings is at five with “I’ll Remember You”, a week after Britain’s VE (Victory in Europe) Day 75th anniversary celebrations, May 08.

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    Lady GaGa to Release Ariana Grande Duet 'Rain On Me' A Week Ahead of 'Chromatica'

    A number of celebrities from former Fifth Harmony member Normani to fashion designer Vera Wang have quickly shared their thoughts on the release date announcement.
    May 16, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Lady GaGa and Ariana Grande’s devotees will not have to wait much longer for their much-anticipated duet. On Friday, May 15, the “Born This Way” hitmaker and the “God Is a Woman” singer have taken to their individual social media accounts to reveal the release date of their joint single, “Rain On Me”.
    “#RAINONME WITH @ARIANAGRANDE FRIDAY 5/22, MIDNIGHT ET WORLDWIDE,” announced GaGa in an Instagram post, while Grande simply wrote in hers, “rain on me may 22 @ladygaga.” Both artists used their single’s cover art, which present extraterrestrial Gaga laying inside cave while Grande standing at the entrance, for their posts. The difference was GaGa’s post is in color, while Grande’s in black-and-white.

    Lady GaGa And Ariana Grande Announced Release Date for “Rain On Me”
    This release date announcement did not only excite fans of both artists, but also delight fellow celebrities. Former Fifth Harmony member Normani left three separate comments on Grande’s post. “I can’t take it [multiple crying face emojis]” and “I’m so excited” were two of her replies. Beyonce Knowles proteges, Chloe x Halle, also shared similar reaction.

    Normani and Chloe x Halle Expressed Excitement Over “Rain On Me”
    Another singer sharing excitement over the news was Scott Hoying of Pentatonix, who exclaimed, “YEEEEES.” In the meanwhile, Tinashe wrote, “Omg,” and fashion designer Vera Wang simply gave three screaming cat emojis in the comment section.

    Other Celebrities Reacting to “Rain On Me” Announcement
    “Rain On Me” is one of the track included in GaGa’s long-awaited sixth studio album, “Chromatica”. The record itself was initially set to be dropped on April 10, but got postponed to May 29 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Aside from Grande duet, it will also feature a collaboration with BLACKPINK and another one with Elton John.
    Back in March, GaGa explained about the delay as saying, “This is such a hectic and scary time for all of us, and while I believe art is one of the strongest things we have to provide joy and healing to each other during times like this, it just doesn’t feel right for me to release this album with all that going on during this global pandemic.”

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    Miley Cyrus Treats 2020 Graduates to Rousing Rendition of 'The Climb' During Virtual Ceremony

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    The ‘Wrecking Ball’ hitmaker helps high school and college seniors celebrate their graduations remotely, while Oprah Winfrey shares her wisdom through a special message.
    May 16, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Miley Cyrus has helped the class of 2020 celebrate their graduations amid the coronavirus pandemic with a musical performance. Taking part in Facebook and Instagram’s #Graduation2020 virtual broadcast, the former “Hannah Montana” star delivered a rousing rendition of her 2009 hit song, “The Climb”, from her home.
    Before her performance, the 27-year-old expressed her support for the 2020 graduates in a quick address. “Hello to all the graduates out there,” she greeted while standing behind a sparkling blue and gold podium. “I’m truly honored to celebrate each and every one of you high school and college seniors and all that you’ve accomplished.”
    “As I was thinking about you, the class of 2020 and how you inspire me, I knew I wanted to share this song with you,” the ex-wife of actor Liam Hemsworth continued her short speech by introducing the ballad she was about to cover. “It feels full of a new meaning. Keep the faith, keep on moving, keep climbing, here’s ‘The Climb’.”

    Miley was one of the stars participating in the multi-hour streaming event dubbed “#Graduation2020: Facebook and Instagram Celebrate the Class of 2020”. On the Friday, May 15 stream, Oprah Winfrey also popped up online to give an inspiring commencement speech to the graduates she described as “the pandemic class.”
    “I know you may not feel like it, but you are indeed the chosen class for such a time as this – the class of 2020. You’re also a united class, the pandemic class that has the entire world striving to graduate with you,” the media mogul began her speech. “But even though there may not be pomp because of our circumstances, never has a graduating class been called to step into the future with more purpose, vision, passion, and energy and hope.”
    The 66-year-old then challenged the graduates to use what they have learned to strive over COVID-19. “So can you use this disorder that COVID-19 has wrought? Can you treat it as an uninvited guest that’s come into our midst to reorder our way of being? Can you, the class of 2020, show us not how to put the pieces back together again, but how to create a new and more evolved normal, a world more just, kind, beautiful, tender, luminous, creative, whole?” she asked.

    “We need you to do this, because the pandemic has illuminated the vast systemic inequities that have defined life for too many for too long,” she added. “You have the power to stand for, to fight for, and vote for healthier conditions that will create a healthier society. This moment is your invitation to use your education to begin to heal our afflictions by applying the best of what you’ve learned in your head, and felt in your heart.”

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