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    Snoop Dogg Urges Tidal to Stop Pushing 6ix9ine's 'Gooba'

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    After Tekashi’s new single smashed YouTube’s record for the most-watched hip-hop video in a 24-hour span, Snoop rants online, ‘All these media outlets making snitching cool.’
    May 12, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Snoop Dogg implored bosses at streaming service Tidal to “stop pushing” Tekashi 6ix9ine’s new music, as the rapper embarked on a comeback following his release from prison.
    The rapper is currently under house arrest after leaving jail earlier this year to serve the rest of his sentence for gang-related charges of racketeering, firearms offences and drug trafficking in New York at home amid the coronavirus crisis.
    The star, real name Daniel Hernandez, notoriously testified against fellow members of the Nine Trey Gang in February 2019 in exchange for a reduced sentence on racketeering charges, and Snoop is among the many who have lashed out at Tekashi’s attempts to revive his career.
    After dropping new single “Gooba”, which smashed YouTube’s record for the most-watched hip-hop video in a 24-hour span, Snoop commented on an Instagram post shared by Elliott Wilson, Tidal’s chief content officer, “They gotta stop pushing this (rat).”
    “All these media outlets making snitching cool. I’m old school. F**k 69 and everybody pushing his line right now, all New York GZ feel me on this and if you don’f**k u2.”
    Addressing Tekashi’s long-standing feud with Meek Mill, the hitmaker added, “@meekmill if you allow sucka s**t you a sucka. Love you cuz stay sucka free.”

    Tekashi made his much talked about return to the public eye with an Instagram Live session on Friday (May 08), which broke another record after attracting an audience of two million fans.

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    Nicki Minaj Remix Boosts Doja Cat's 'Say So' to No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100

    The collaboration has given the ‘Anaconda’ hitmaker and the ‘Juicy’ rapper their first number one on the chart, denying Megan Thee Stallion and Beyonce Knowles’ ‘Savage’ the top slot.
    May 12, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Doja Cat and Nicki Minaj have scored a first number one on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Say So”.
    Neither artist has topped the chart before and their collaboration has kept Megan Thee Stallion and Beyonce Knowles’s Savage from reaching the summit.
    Doja Cat’s track wasn’t even in the top five a week ago, but Minaj’s remix dropped on 1 May and led to a surge in sales, which has sent it to the top of the pile.
    The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” falls to three on the new Hot 100, while Drake’s “Toosie Slide” and Roddy Ricch’s “The Box” complete the top five.

    Meanwhile, Drake has tied Madonna’s record for the most Hot 100 top 10s of all-time with “Pain 1993”, which features Playboi Carti. The track debuts at seven on the new Hot 100 countdown and becomes his 38th top 10 track.

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    Halsey Collaborates With DJ Marshmello to Donate Tips for Postmates' Delivery Drivers

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    Continuing to spread kindness amid the coronavirus pandemic, the ‘Be Kind’ duo encourage app users to ‘use the code BEKIND to get a $5 credit + $10 tip for your driver.’
    May 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Singer Halsey and new collaborator DJ Marshmello are fronting a new campaign to spread kindness to food delivery drivers.
    The pair recently teamed up for the track “Be Kind”, and on Friday, May 08, the musicians continued to promote the message with a new Postmates initiative, through which they hope to donate up to $100,000 (£80,600) in gratuities for the app’s essential employees, who have been delivering goods to customers during the COVID-19 crisis.
    “since I can’t stop ordering snacks, I teamed up w (with) @marshmellomusic + @postmates to spread the #BeKindxx message and donate $100,000 in tips to ur local Postmates drivers (sic),” Halsey posted on social media. “now thru (sic) May 15th, use the code BEKIND to get a $5 credit + $10 tip for your driver! Be kind & be safe”.

    Halsey and Marshmello promoted campaign for food delivery drivers.

    Marshmello shared message about kindness.
    Marshmello tweeted out a similar message, adding the hashtag “#LittleActsOfKindness”.

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    Idris Elba Lends Voice to a Mental Health Song Created for COVID-19 Relief

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    ‘Kings’, the debut single from musician Kosine, encourages fellow men to openly embrace their emotions, and is promoted by the ‘Thor’ star as a track that ‘looks at mental enrichment.’
    May 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Actor-turned-musician Idris Elba is lending his voice to an uplifting new tune about mental health among black men.
    The “Thor” star performs a powerful spoken word piece on “Kings”, the debut single from musician Kosine, a songwriter and producer with Da Internz, known for his work with artists like Rihanna, Big Sean and Nicki Minaj.
    Promoting the single on Instagram upon its release on Friday, May 08, Elba wrote, “This song looks at mental health, mental enrichment. We should stay away from conspiracies as they are a collision of fear and ignorance, two factors that erode our mental health.”

    On the track, Kosine encourages his fellow man to openly embrace their emotions, as Elba addresses the importance of recognising one another as “kings.”
    “Never is a time so precious/ Ever been so pressured and prevalent/Where kingship is more relevant…,” he says on the song.
    “My dad’s name is one of my son’s names/ And two kings share my soul/ Two hearts beating one blood and one throne/ If you’re a king then you know/ You are a king, you should know.”
    Kosine reveals the song was created during the coronavirus lockdown, which helped him take a deeper look at humanity.
    In a statement, he writes, “COVID-19 has made me take a complete step back in life and just tap into overall humanity. There’s a pandemic going on outside and we need to be there for each other in ways that we’ve never been before.”
    “It’s a very selfless and reflective season for us to see what God is trying to tell us right now. I’m praying for all of those on the frontline who are living testimonies of true bravery.”
    To show his appreciation, a portion of proceeds from the song will be donated to the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund.
    “As a musician, I’m doing my part to provide audio healing and to keep the mental health of the masses top of mind,” he adds.
    “In times like these we find out together who we are and who we aren’t. I want all of my brothers to know that they are KINGS contrary to the false narrative of traditional mass media. It is my hope that the princes of today grow in this knowledge and lead us into a future honoring the sacrifices of their ancestors.”

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    Katy Perry Delivers Gut-Wrenching Cover of 'Baby Mine' in Dumbo Costume for 2nd 'Disney Singalong'

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    Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the star-studded ‘Disney Family Singalong: Volume II’ also presents mesmerizing duets from John Legend and Jennifer Hudson as well as Idina Menzel and Ben Platt.
    May 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – ABC celebrated Mother’s Day with the airing of “Disney Family Singalong: Volume II” on Sunday, May 10. Filled with numerous performances from celebrities, this second show aiming to raise funds for Feeding America amid the novel coronavirus pandemic saw Katy Perry stealing the spotlight with her lullaby cover.
    The pregnant “American Idol” judge delivered a gut-wrenching rendition of “Baby Mine” from the 1941 animated classic “Dumbo”. What made her performance unique was the fact that she was dressed up in full costume of Dumbo’s mother, while her dog, Nugget, sat still in her lap wearing Dumbo get-up.
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    “Best thing on the Disney sing along [LOL emojis] great costume”, “Tweet update: The best thing about quarantine is #KatyPerry and her dog in Dumbo-inspired elephant costumes” and “Your performance brought me to tears. My son’s favorite movie, when he was young” were some of the positive reactions to her performance.

    Positive Reactions to Katy Perry’s Dumbo Costume
    Not all applauded Katy’s choice of costume though. “She Looks sooooo STUPID,” one viewer tweeted. Meanwhile, another expressed concern at Katy’s dressed up dog. “Poor #dog #KatyPerry don’t make your stay stay in a #dumbo costume,” the commenter wrote alongside a screencapture of Katy’s performance with Nugget.

    Some of the Backlash at Katy Perry’s Dumbo Costume
    Also delivering a stunning performance on the show were John Legend and Jennifer Hudson. The two Grammy winners teamed up to deliver their version of “Beauty and the Beast”, a classic love song from the 1991 film of the same name. Before their segment was shown, John took to Twitter to tell Jennifer, “An honor to sing with you!”
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    Another duet performance gaining praises from viewers was one from Idina Menzel and Ben Platt. The “Frozen (2013)” star and the leading man of “The Politician” belted out their take on another classic ballad, “A Whole New World”, which came from the 1992 Disney movie “Aladdin”.
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    Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, “Volume II” also featured an individual performance by Halsey and Rebel Wilson. While the “Bad at Love” hitmaker stunned with her cover of “Part of Your World” from “The Little Mermaid”, the “Pitch Perfect” actress offered her take on “Poor Unfortunate Souls” from the same song.
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    This second “Disney Family Singalong” came one month after ABC hosted the original hour-long concert. Its first show featured the likes of Beyonce Knowles, Ariana Grande and Darren Criss among others as they sang their favorite Disney songs from their living rooms, kitchens and home studios. It aimed to entertain people in self-isolation while raising awareness for charity Feeding America.

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    Kenny Chesney's 'Here and Now' Debuts No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart

    This week’s Billboard 200 chart also sees Doja Cat’s latest album “Hot Pink” spending its first week in the top 10 after pleasantly jumping 19-9 with 37,000 equivalent album units.
    May 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Kenny Chesney’s “Here and Now” lands atop Billboard 200 chart in the week ending May 7, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data. The country superstar’s latest release takes the spot after earning 233,000 equivalent album units in the U.S., marking Kenny’s ninth No. 1 album on the chart.
    In addition to being the first country album to hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in nearly six months, “Here and Now” was the largest week for any country album in over a year-and-a-half. Prior to this, the title was taken by Carrie Underwood’s “Cry Pretty’ that bowed at No. 1 with 266,000 units (Sept. 29, 2018-dated chart).
    Back to the chart, Drake’s surprise-released Dark Lane Demo Tapes debuts at No. 2 on the new Billboard 200 chart with 223,000 equivalent album units. Of the sum, 201,000 are in SEA units which equals to 269.1 million on-demand streams of the set’s songs, making it the biggest streaming album of the week. Following it up at No. 3 is Lil Baby’s “My Turn” that ascends two spot with 100,000 equivalent album units.
    DaBaby’s “Blame It on Baby”, meanwhile, dips from No. 2 to No. 4 with 48,000 equivalent album units. Lil Uzi Vert’s “Eternal Atake” also falls two rings from No. 3 to No. 5 after earning 45,000 units. As for The Weeknd’s “After Hours”, it descends 4-6 with 44,000 units.
    Megan Thee Stallion’s “Suga”, meanwhile, enjoys a rise from No, 10 to No. 7 with 39,000 equivalent album units. Falling to spots from No. 6 to No. 8 is Post Malone “Hollywood’s Bleeding” with 38,000 equivalent album units.
    This week also sees Doja Cat’s “Hot Pink” spending its first week in the top 10 after jumping 19-9 with 37,000 equivalent album units. Concluding the top 10 is Bad Bunny’s “YHLQMDLG”. It plummets from No. 7 to No. 10 with 36,000 equivalent album units.
    Top Ten Billboard 200 (Week ending May 7, 2020):
    “Here and Now” – Kenny Chesney (233,000 units)
    “Dark Lane Demo Tapes” – Drake (223,000 units)
    “My Turn” – Lil Baby (100,000 units)
    “Blame It on Baby” – DaBaby (48,000 units)
    “Eternal Atake” – Lil Uzi Vert (45,000 units)
    “After Hours” – The Weeknd (44,000 units)
    “Suga” – Megan Thee Stallion (39,000 units)
    “Hollywood’s Bleeding” – Post Malone (38,000 units)
    “Hot Pink” – Doja Cat (37,000 units)
    “YHLQMDLG” – Bad Bunny (36,000 units)

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    Artist of the Week: Blake Shelton

    Blake Shelton tops the country music chart for the umpteenth times while giving his girlfriend Gwen Stefani her first No. 1 country song with their latest collaboration.
    May 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Nowadays many celebrities choose to keep their works separate from their private lives, but Blake Shelton is doing the opposite. Since dating Gwen Stefani in 2015, the 43-year-old country music crooner has collaborated with his girlfriend several times while maintaining a healthy balance between their professional and personal lives.
    They put their romance on display in their latest duet “Nobody But You” and it became a big success. The single rose to No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart dated May 2 and peaked at the second spot on the airplay-, streaming- and sales-powered Hot Country Songs chart. It raked in 9.4 million U.S. streams and sold 9,000 downloads in the week ending April 23.
    The song saw Blake and Gwen declaring their love to each other while the music video matched the romantic and heartfelt lyrics as it offered a look into the couple’s day-to-day life in his Oklahoma ranch. It marked the third studio duet for the duo, following 2016’s “Go Ahead and Break My Heart” and 2017’s “You Make It Feel Like Christmas”.
    While Blake has topped country music charts numerous times, it’s the first time for his girlfriend who started out her career as the frontwoman of pop/rock band No Doubt. “Gwen has a country hit right now!” Blake joked in a recent interview with Jimmy Fallon. “Who would have ever thought that Gwen Stefani on country radio?”
    Gwen was pleasantly surprised by the feat. “Trying to wrap my head around the fact that I even get to know you Blake Shelton -let alone be on Such a beautiful classic duet w u?!” she tweeted. “Thank you ! for taking me along on this ride with you!! I am so grateful and blown away by all the support everyone has shown us!!?!!”
    The single was featured in Blake’s 2019 compilation album “Fully Loaded: God’s Country”. Powered with his most successful singles from two previous albums along with four new songs and a cover, the record debuted at the second position on Billboard Hot 200 and jumped straight to the first spot on the Top Country Albums ranking.

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    Bono Reveals 'Songs That Saved His Life' on 60th Birthday

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    The U2 rocker celebrates his 60th birthday by posting a list of songs by the likes of David Bowie, John Lennon, and Kanye West that inspired him over the years
    May 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – U2 star Bono celebrated his 60th birthday on Sunday, May 10, 2020 by listing the 60 songs that have most inspired him over the years.
    He told fans the tracks were “songs that saved my life” in a post on the band’s official website.
    “These are some of the songs that saved my life… the ones I couldn’t have lived without… the ones that got me from there to here, zero to 60… through all the scrapes, all manner of nuisance, from the serious to the silly… and the joy, mostly joy,” the Irish rocker wrote.
    “I wanted to thank the artists and everyone who helped make them… they were doing the same for me… I am writing a fan letter to accompany each song to try and explain my fascination.”

    Bono’s list included “Miserere”, the song he recorded with the late Luciano Pavarotti and Zucchero, Billie Eilish’s “everything i wanted”, “I Want to Hold Your Hand” by The Beatles, and songs by Sex Pistols, Kanye West, David Bowie, Ramones, The Clash, Kraftwerk, Johnny Cash, The Fugees, Public Enemy, Patti Smith, Lady GaGa, and John Lennon.

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