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    Rihanna Hints at New Single as She Thanks Fans for Supporting 'Anti' Era

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    The Fenty Beauty founder teases about releasing a long-awaited new single ‘soon’ as she marks Women’s History Month by expressing her gratitude to her loyal fans.

    Mar 26, 2021

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    Rihanna has hinted she’s gearing up to release a new single “soon.”

    The “Umbrella” hitmaker shared a video put together honouring her career for Women’s History Month on her Instagram which focused on her “Anti” era.

    She wrote in the caption, “Grateful to the most High for putting die hard supports in my circle… Congrats to everyone that contributed to this era (Anti), thank you team.”

    And one follower commented, “Celebrate by releasing a song,” to which she replied, “I think I should” with the soon arrow emoji.

    The “Diamonds” hitmaker then added, “Just 1 tho lol.”

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    Another fan suggested she should celebrate by releasing her long-awaited ninth studio album but she quipped back, “Lemme have my moment nuuuhhh??? Lol.”

    The “Work” hitmaker hasn’t released an LP since “Anti” in 2016 but she insisted she is “always” working on her music and, despite fans’ pleas for her to share her latest material, she wants to wait until she’s completely satisfied.

    “I’m always working on new music. Just because I haven’t released an album in a few years doesn’t mean I haven’t been working on it,” she said. “I’m not just going to put music out because people are craving it. I’m going to make it worth the wait – and it will be worth the wait.”

    The 33-year-old singer has also found success as an actress and with her cosmetics range Fenty Beauty and lingerie line Savage X Fenty but she insisted that whatever she’s working on has to be something she truly believes in.

    “For me, it’s about achieving excellence. That’s why I will never put an album out for the sake of it or do a movie for the sake of it or a fashion collaboration for the sake of it. I have to believe in it,” she added.

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    Trina Approves Idea of Going Against Lil' Kim on 'Verzuz'

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    The ‘Love and Hip Hop: Miami’ star also shares that should the two face each other in the battle, it will not be tense as she says, ‘I won’t even feel like a competition because it’s a family thing.’

    Mar 25, 2021

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    Trina is more than ready to face Lil’ Kim on “Verzuz”. During her appearance on 103.5 “The Beat”, the Miami star revealed that she’d be down to go hit-to-hit in a popular song battle show against her former rival.

    In the interview, Trina discussed a female emcee that she thought would be the best to go against her on the show. When the host name-dropped the Queen Bee, the “Love & Hip Hop: Miami” star was quick to express agreement.

    “Kim is that b***h. Let’s be very clear,” so she said of the Brooklyn star. “When I came into the industry, this is who I looked at, looked up to. This is the lyrics that I recited, this is what made me know that it’s okay to talk that lethal s**t.”

    Further gushing over the “Lady Marmalade” spitter, Trina continued, “Therefore, I would feel like that’s equivalent because Kim is legendary, and she got mad records.”

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    Trina also added that should the two face each other in the battle, it won’t be tense. “I won’t even feel like a competition because it’s a family thing,” she explained. “I’m probably gonna be so much more engaged in her records than anything cuz it’ll go back to when I first heard her, so I’ll be in my vibe, like fanned out…That’s just what I would say. That’s just my little opinion, but nobody reached out.”

    Trina and Kim have been friends for a long time, but they infamously used to beef for an unknown reason. The pair reconciled after the deaths of Trina’s mother and Kim’s father. “On this very day I found out my Daddy passed away. I was so distraught and had to put on a brave face, and keep working because I had a show that same night,” Kim posted a picture of her together with Trina back in 2019.

    “When @trinarockstarr came into my dressing room we instantly bonded. She comforted me, and it was exactly what I needed in that moment. It’s as if her Mom and my Dad brought us together and healed our friendship. We both have angels watching over us,” she went on saying.

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    Eminem Makes Billboard History as 'Curtain Call: The Hits' Spends Full Decade on 200 Chart

    Released in 2005, the ‘Stan’ hitmaker’s greatest hits compilation has just notched up its 520th consecutive week on the countdown, making it the only rap release to achieve such feat.

    Mar 25, 2021

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    Eminem has made U.S. chart history as his album “Curtain Call: The Hits” has become the only rap release to spend a full decade in the Billboard 200.

    The greatest hits compilation, which featured the classic singles “Stan”, “Without Me”, “My Name Is”, and “Lose Yourself”, was released in 2005 and has just notched up its 520th consecutive week on the countdown.

    The impressive feat makes “Curtain Call: The Hits” the sixth longest-running album on the chart, behind Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side of the Moon” (958 weeks), Bob Marley and the Wailers’ “Legend” (669 weeks), Journey’s “Greatest Hits” (659 weeks), the “Black Album” by Metallica (598 weeks), and Guns N’ Roses’ “Greatest Hits” (520 weeks).

    Meanwhile, producer Benny Blanco has revealed Rihanna’s “Diamonds” single could have been another big smash for Eminem, as he had recorded a track to the beat before losing the 2012 song to his “Love the Way You Lie” collaborator.

    Blanco explains he, Stargate, and Sia Furler had originally created the tune for either Kanye West or Lana Del Rey.

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    “Stargate’s like, ‘Yo, we’re giving this song to Rihanna. It’s going to go,'” Blanco recalled during an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music. “And I was like, ‘I don’t know, man. Should we keep the beat for Kanye? I don’t know about it.'”

    He continued, “I remember, at the same time, I had given a beat CD like, a month earlier to [music manager] Paul Rosenberg to give to Eminem. And apparently, Eminem had done a song to it, too. And I didn’t even know… So when it happened [was sold to Rihanna], Paul was like, ‘Man, Em had that beat on hold.’ I was like, ‘What? I didn’t even know.'”

    However, Blanco was pleased with the way the song turned out with Rihanna, “I’m sitting there, and then I finally am like, ‘You know what, Stargate?’ I let go. I said, ‘You guys know better. Let’s do it.’ She cut the song. First of all, the second she cut the song, they were completely right. I was like, ‘This is the best song I’ve ever done.'”

    And Kanye even got the chance to rap on the single as he was recruited for the “Diamonds” remix, “This is how life works, full circle. Kanye West does a remix to the song.”

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    Janet Jackson's and Nas' Music Being Inducted Into National Recording Registry

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    ‘Rhythm Nation 1814’ and ‘Illmatic’ are just two of the 25 recordings being deemed to be ‘worthy of preservation for all time’ in the country’s Library of Congress.

    Mar 25, 2021

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    Classic albums by Janet Jackson and Nas have been chosen for preservation for generations to come in America’s Library of Congress.

    National Recording Registry officials have revealed Jackson’s “Rhythm Nation 1814” release from 1989, 1994’s “Illmatic” by Nas, “LaBelle”‘s 1974 version of Lady Marmalade, and Kool & the Gang’s 1980 hit “Celebration are all” “worthy of preservation for all time based on their cultural, historical or aesthetic importance in the nation’s recorded sound heritage.”

    Also making the cut are Jimmy Cliff’s album “The Harder They Come”, Jackson Browne’s “Late for the Sky”, “Born Under a Bad Sign” by Albert King, Pat Metheny’s “Bright Size Life”, and “Free to Be…You & Me” from Marlo Thomas and Friends.

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    Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra’s 1938 recording of “When the Saints Go Marching In”, and Connie Smith’s “Once a Day” single have also been selected for entry, alongside Kermit the Frog’s “The Rainbow Connection” as one of the 25 new inductees, billed as the selection for 2020.

    Library of Congress representative Carla Hayden says, “The National Recording Registry will preserve our history through these vibrant recordings of music and voices that have reflected our humanity and shaped our culture from the past 143 years.”

    “We received about 900 public nominations this year for recordings to add to the registry, and we welcome the public’s input as the Library of Congress and its partners preserve the diverse sounds of history and culture.”

    Last year’s list of inductees included Dr. Dre’s “The Chronic”, Tina Turner’s “Private Dancer”, Whitney Houston’s famous 1992 version of Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You”, Village People’s “Y.M.C.A.”, and Glen Campbell’s “Wichita Lineman”.

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    Olly Alexander Reveals Release Date of Years and Years' First Solo Single

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    Just days after it was announced that the pop group will be changed into a solo project, the ‘Desire’ hitmaker shares his excitement to unleash new song, ‘Starstruck’.

    Mar 25, 2021

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    Olly Alexander will drop his first solo Years & Years song, “Starstruck”, on 8 April.

    The pop trio – which originally formed as a five-piece in 2010 – revealed last week, end March 21, that the 30-year-old singer will continue to front Years & Years, but as a solo project, without Mikey Goldsworthy and Emre Turkmen.

    And now the “Desire” hitmaker has confirmed his first solo Years & Years single will be released next month.

    Olly captioned the artwork for the song on Twitter: “S T A R S T R U C K april 8th i’m really really excited. (sic)”

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    The group – whose debut album “Communion” was released in 2015 – said of their future in their statement last week, “Dear Y&Y fans… There’s been some changes that we want to fill you in on.”

    “This upcoming new album has been an Olly endeavour and we’ve decided that Years & Years will continue as an Olly solo project. The three of us are still good friends. Mikey will be part of the Y&Y family and play with us live and Emre will focus on being a writer/producer.”

    “These past 12 months have been crazy for us all and we want to thank you for the love and support you’ve given us over the years (& years). New Y&Y music will be coming this spring.”

    Originally, the band – whose second record “Palo Santo” dropped three years ago – also featured Noel Leeman and Olivier Subria, who both left in 2013.

    The group’s Twitter account reflects the changes as the bio reads, “hi i’m @alexander_olly and this is my music. (sic).”

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    Liam Gallagher Advises Son to Beware of Troublemakers in Music Industry

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    When a fan pleads with him to not let what happened between him and brother Noel be repeated by his sons Lennon and Gene, the former member of Oasis stresses that he is staying out of it.

    Mar 25, 2021

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    Liam Gallagher has warned his son Lennon Gallagher and his Automotion bandmates to “beware of” troublemakers in the music industry.

    The 48-year-old rocker and his ex-wife Patsy Kensit’s 21-year-old son is set to release music with the acoustic band after being inspired by his father’s exploits with Oasis.

    And the “Stand by Me” hitmaker has offered up some wise words to his offspring but admitted he’s letting Lennon and his 19-year-old sibling Gene – whose mother is Liam’s second wife Nicole Appleton – do things their way.

    What’s more, Liam insisted he won’t be getting involved if the pair end up growing apart like he and his estranged brother and former Oasis bandmate Noel Gallagher did.

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    When asked by one Twitter follower if he has any advice for Lennon, he replied, “Have fun keep it surreal beware of massive c***s.”

    And when another user said “don’t let Lennon stay away from Gene we don’t want the same story,” the “Wall of Glass” hitmaker responded, “I’m staying out of it there both doing there own thing which is fair enough (sic)”

    Liam Gallagher responded to inquiries about his advice to son Lennon.

    Oasis split in 2009 after a backstage bust-up between the arch-nemesis siblings at their final show in Paris, and Liam and Noel continue to be at loggerheads with each other.

    Liam is said to be very supportive of Lennon’s venture into the music industry. A so-called friend told The Sun newspaper, “Liam is super proud and has listened to his songs – he’s always around to offer advice.” On Lennon’s skills itself, the source added, “Lennon has that rock god stage presence and has learned the art of performance from his dad.”

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    Village People Rejects 2021 Grammys' Hall of Fame Induction

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    Victor Willis, the cop in the legendary disco group, reveals it is passing on the invitation because the Hall of Fame is ‘lacking’ and is ‘not taken seriously by the Recording Academy.’

    Mar 25, 2021

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    Village People was supposed to be one of the inductees for the 2021 Grammy Hall of Fame. The founder of the legendary disco group, Victor Willis, revealed that the band declined the recent induction of its biggest hit, “Y.M.C.A.”.

    In an interview with TMZ, the 69-year-old singer divulged that his group passed on the invitation because the Hall of Fame is “lacking” and is “not taken seriously by the Recording Academy.” He then claimed that inductees into the Grammy Hall of Fame are not mentioned during the annual awards show and even there is no induction ceremony.

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    Victor made it clear that he and other members of Village People have no interest in the Hall of Fame until the Grammys “get their act together.” He also pointed out that the band, who will release a new album later this year, is not planning to submit the album for Grammy consideration. He additionally urged the Recording Academy officials to “show respect for classic artists who built the recording business.”

    This was not the first time Victor called out the Grammys. Back in 2017, he accused the award show of having a secret committee to override votes for black artists. In an open letter he sent to former chairman and CEO of the Recording Academy, Neil Portnow, he alleged that “the Grammys instituted a special select committee to override the decision of Grammy voters in the event the select committee does not like who the Grammy voter has chosen.”

    “If certain people at the Grammys don’t like who the voters have chosen, a Grammy committee will simply override the voters and subsequently select who they think should win. Like Adele, maybe?” he went on. “Why won’t you reveal this secret committee to the public and exactly who’s on it? The question is how many African Americans are on that committee? You ought to come clean.”

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    Taylor Swift Taps Maren Morris for Unreleased Song Revamp From 'Fearless'

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    Freshly winning Grammy Award weeks ago, the ‘Blank Space’ hitmaker is ready to release a new song ‘From the Vault’ which features the ‘My Church’ singer singing background vocals.

    Mar 25, 2021

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    Taylor Swift has recruited Maren Morris to revamp an old song only her most dedicated fans have heard.

    “You All Over Me” will lead Taylor’s first “From the Vault” release from the star’s reimagined “Fearless” sessions. The track was recorded for the 2008 project, but it didn’t make the cut.

    Aaron Dessner, who collaborated with Swift on her Grammy winning 2020 “Folklore” album and the follow-up “Evermore”, produced the reworked song, which Swift co-wrote when she was 18.

    Making use of Twitter, the “Love Story” hitmaker shared snaps of herself and Morris on Wednesday, March 24. Along with the photos, she wrote, “HI. I wanted to let you know that the first ‘From the Vault’ song I’m releasing from Fearless (Taylor’s Version) comes out tomorrow at midnight eastern. It’s called ‘You All Over Me’ (‘From The Vault’).”

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    “One thing I’ve been loving about these ‘From the Vault’ songs is that they’ve never been heard, so I can experiment, play, and even include some of my favorite artists,” Taylor tweets. “I’m really excited to have @MarenMorris singing background vocals on this song!!” She then ended with, “Can’t wait for you to hear it [love]”

    The new release, which will drop on Thursday, March 25, features six previously unreleased songs.

    Taylor’s new version of “Love Story”, the stand-out track from “Fearless”, dropped last month.

    The singer has opted to re-record a number of tracks from her back catalogue to thwart sales of the originals following music mogul Scooter Braun’s takeover of her former record label.

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