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    Swae Lee Announces New Album, Treates Fans to Online Concert Amid Self-Isolation on Instagram Live

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    During the live streaming on his Instagram page, the Rae Sremmurd rapper jokingly thanks everyone for a ‘out venue’ as he performed for more than 20,000 fans worldwide.
    Mar 23, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Swae Lee thrilled fans when he took to Instagram Live on Friday, March 20, night for an impromptu concert by sharing his plans for a new album.
    Several acts, including Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello, and Niall Horan, are keeping fans amused during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic by streaming performances on social media, as World Health Organisation (WHO) officials advise people to practice social distancing and stay at home in a bid to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
    As the Rae Sremmurd rapper took to the site with just a microphone, he jokingly thanked everyone for a “sold out venue” as he performed for more than 20,000 fans worldwide.
    The virtual show lasted about 45 minutes, and Swae performed hits including “No Type”, “Someone Said”, and “Sunflower”. He also played tracks he features on, including Jhene Aiko’s “Sativa”.
    Joking about the unusual set-up, the star tried to keep things as authentic as possible, attempting to “crowd surf” and even bringing one fan “on stage” – as they shared screen space during the broadcast.
    The star also announced the name of his new album, “Human Nature”, and hinted he’s hard at work finishing the project while he self-isolates amid the pandemic.
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    The outbreak of coronavirus has seen more than 328,000 cases of COVID-19 registered worldwide, resulting in a death toll of over 14,300, since it began in December (19).

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    Eurovision Contest to Exclude 2020 Songs From 2021 Competition

    Though ruling out the songs entered into this year’s canceled show from next year’s, European Broadcasting Union notes that countries could still send the same artist.
    Mar 23, 2020
    AceShowbiz – The songs that were entered into this year’s cancelled Eurovision Song Contest will not be eligible for the 2021 show, organisers have confirmed.
    In a statement shared on the official Eurovision Twitter page earlier this week (begin March 16), it was confirmed that the event, set to be held in Rotterdam in the Netherlands in May, had been called off, due to “the uncertainty created by the spread of COVID-19 throughout Europe”.
    On Friday, producers released a statement confirming that songs that were entered into the 2020 event cannot be held over to next year’s event.
    However, European Broadcasting Union (EBU) officials have said countries could still send the same artist they had hoped would represent them in what was to have been the 65th edition of the show.
    The announcement came as the EBU confirmed plans to “honour the songs and artists” chosen to perform this year with an online event, telling fans in a statement: “We have been overwhelmed with the love that the Eurovision Song Contest family has shared since the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 event.”
    “As such, the EBU and its members are currently exploring alternative programming, but not a competition, to help unite and entertain audiences around Europe during these challenging times,” the statement continued. “It is our intention with this programming, and on our online platforms in the coming months, to honour the songs and artists which have been chosen for the Eurovision Song Contest 2020.”

    Organisers concluded: “We ask for your continued patience while we work through practical implications of these ideas in the coming days and weeks.”

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    Lil Uzi Vert Rules Billboard 200 Chart for a Second Week With 'Eternal Atake'

    This week’s chart sees Niall Horan’s sophomore effort ‘Heartbreak Weather’ debuting at No. 4, marking the One Direction member’s second solo top five-charting album.
    Mar 23, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Lil Uzi Vert is a non-mover atop the Billboard 200 chart with “Eternal Atake” for its second week. The album, which was released on March 6, landed at No. 1 with 247,000 equivalent album units which means a 14% down compared to its debut atop the list a week ago with 288,000 units.
    “Eternal Atake” is the second album to spend two weeks being at No. 1 in the chart following Harry Styles’ “Fine Line”, which stayed atop the charts dated December 28, 2019 and January 4, 2020.
    There is a huge gap between Lil Uzi’s album and Lil Baby’s “My Turn”, which occupies No. 2 spot with 77,000 units. Bad Bunny’s “YHLQMDLG”, meanwhile, stays at No. 3 with 69,000 equivalent album units.
    This week’s chart sees Niall Horan’s sophomore effort “Heartbreak Weather” debuting at No. 4. The set, which marks the One Direction member’s second solo top five-charting album, earns the spot after gaining 59,000 equivalent album units. Of that sum, 42,000 are in album sales thanks to a concert ticket/album sale redemption offer with his upcoming tour and merchandise bundles, making it the top-selling album of the week.
    Following it up at No. 5 is Jhene Aiko’s “Chilombo” that drops 3 spots. In its second week, the album earns 56,000 equivalent album units. Roddy Ricch’s “Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial”, on the other hand, is at No. 6 with 49,000 album units.
    At No. 7 is Don Toliver’s debut studio album “Heaven or Hell” with 44,000 equivalent album units. Of the number, 3,000 is in album sales, aided by merchandise/album bundle offerings. Post Malone’s “Hollywood’s Bleeding” slips to No. 8 with 42,000 equivalent album units while fellow former chart-topper Justin Bieber’s “Changes” stays at No. 9 with 36,000 units.
    Concluding the chart this week is the soundtrack to “Frozen II”. Climbing 8 spots, the album earned 31,000 equivalent album units, thanks to the early release of its parent film to digital retail and rental services, as well as the Disney+ streaming platform.
    Top Ten Billboard 200 (Week of March 28, 2020):
    “Eternal Atake” – Lil Uzi Vert (247,000 units)
    “My Turn” – Lil Baby (77,000 units)
    “YHLQMDLG” – Bad Bunny (69,000 units)
    “Heartbreak Weather” – Niall Horan (59,000 units)
    “Chilombo” – Jhene Aiko (56,000 units)
    “Heaven or Hell” – Don Toliver (44,000 units)
    “Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial” – Roddy Ricch (57,000 units)
    “Hollywood’s Bleeding” – Post Malone (42,000 units)
    “Changes” – Justin Bieber (36,000 units)
    “Frozen II” Soundtrack – Various Artists (31,000 units)

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    Neil Diamond Offers Fans a Coronavirus Version of 'Sweet Caroline'

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    The ‘Heartlight’ hitmaker has followed in the footsteps of other musical acts, including Liam Gallagher and Brandon Flowers, in reworking their classics to be handwashing anthems amid the pandemic.
    Mar 23, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Neil Diamond has come out of retirement for the second time in two weeks to share a new version of his hit “Sweet Caroline”, which encourages fans to stay safe during the coronavirus crisis.
    A day after Liam Gallagher and Brandon Flowers reworked Oasis and The Killers classics into handwashing anthems in an effort to encourage fans to adopt better hygiene to combat the spread of COVID-19, Diamond has offered up a new version of his beloved tune.
    Performing in front of a roaring fire while on lockdown at home, Diamond launched his new version with a video message, stating, “I know we’re going through a rough time right now, but I love you, and I think maybe if we sing together well, we might feel a little bit better.”
    He then sang his reworked version of “Sweet Caroline”, which featured the lyrics, “Hands, washing hands, reaching out, don’t touch me, I won’t touch you.”

    Diamond, who announced he was retiring from touring in 2018 after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, also performed “Sweet Caroline” as part of a short set at a Las Vegas benefit gala on 7 March.
    He sang seven of his greatest hits as he took the stage at the 24th annual Keep Memory Alive Power of Love gala at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

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    Artist of the Week: NCT 127

    With teen idol good looks, enviable style, amazing vocals and skilled dance skill, it’s easy to see why a lot of people are addicted to the nine-piece boyband.
    Mar 23, 2020
    AceShowbiz – With the “hallyu” wave of South Korea in the U.S. right now, many K-Pop bands have started to spread their wings stateside. It’s surely not an easy thing to do, as there are only a few who actually make it big in the U.S. Among them is NCT 127, a sub-unit of NCT.
    With teen idol good looks, enviable style, amazing vocals and skilled dance skill, it’s easy to see why a lot of people are addicted to the nine-piece boyband. The proof of that could be seen in how well their music perform in charts, including their latest album “Neo Zone”.
    The record, which hit the stores on March 6, opened at No. 5 on Billboard 200. Selling more than 80,000 equivalent unit albums, it marked NCT 127’s highest-charting album in the country. They also joined a few number of K-Pop groups, including BTS a.k.a. Bangtan Boys, who have made it to the top five of the weekly charts.
    Furthermore, the album was well received by music critics. Alexis Hodoyan-Gastelum of Consequence of Sound said that “Neo Zone” showed NCT 127 at their best. According to the critic, it “checks off all the boxes when it comes to playing to their strengths, which include vocal versatility, a diversified selection of hip-hop and R&B jams, and giving fans a fun, good time.”
    NCT 127 is set to hit the road in the U.S. to promote the album. Talking about their upcoming trek in an interview, member Doyoung teased, “I hope our fans expect to see the very diverse sides of our group and a lot of new performances. And on days we’re not performing, I want to explore the cities we visit and make memories there!”
    Meanwhile, Yuta said, “We’ve been preparing a lot of songs and performances that specifically point to our memories with our fans and also lots of cool individual performances, so you can look forward to that!”

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    Jennifer Lopez's Planned U.K. Tour Thrown Up in the Air Due to Coronavirus Crisis

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    Aside from the ‘Love Don’t Cost a Thing’ hitmaker, other stars like Cher, Madonna, Mariah Carey and Billie Eilish have also been affected by the ongoing pandemic following WHO’s social distancing advice.
    Mar 23, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Jennifer Lopez’s plans to hit the road this year with a new world tour have reportedly been axed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
    According to Britain’s The Sun newspaper, the 50-year-old hitmaker was set to hit the road with a new world tour, but the “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” hitmaker’s plans have dashed due to the global health crisis.
    “Jennifer was involved in talks about a series of headline UK shows which promoters believed would sell out in an instant,” a source said. “Unfortunately, the current situation has thrown a spanner in the works and those talks are no longer happening at the moment. With artists being forced to cancel tours left, right and centre, it just doesn’t make sense to push forward with her plans now.”
    Numerous stars have been affected by the pandemic, with Cher, Madonna, Mariah Carey and Billie Eilish among the acts cancelling shows, as the World Health Organisation (WHO) advises people to practice social distancing and stay home in a bid to prevent the spread of Covid-19, which has seen more than 315,000 cases registered, resulting in a death toll of over 13,500.
    Earlier this week (begins March 16), Jennifer told fans on social media she was at home with 12-year-old twins Max and Emme, where she was “reading scripts, developing new projects, even working out and learning new dance routines,” as she hopes to “bounce back” once the virus is eliminated.

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    Noah Cyrus Gives Herself River Baptism in 'I Got So High That I Saw Jesus' Music Video

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    Talking about the song in an interview, the sister of Miley Cyrus says that she hopes her new song ‘resonates with people, especially with all that is going on in the world right now.’
    Mar 23, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Noah Cyrus has released a new single inspired by a spiritual awakening she had while high.
    Miley Cyrus’ little sister dropped “I Got So High That I Saw Jesus” on Friday (20Mar20), and an accompanying video, in which she baptises herself in a lake.
    And she explains the track is based on a real moment she had, when Jesus Christ told her that everything will be OK.
    “This song is not about or for one religion or belief system,” she tells WENN in a statement. “Jesus basically represents a greater understanding and knowledge that everything has its purpose and everything will work itself out the way it’s supposed to… I was born and raised Christian with strong beliefs and still hold those values.”
    “I was smoking weed one night, and had this epiphany, then wrote the song, hence the title. I hope this song resonates with people, especially with all that is going on in the world right now. Humans have evolved in so many beautiful ways, but we’ve also gotten so out of touch with the world, and each other.”

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    Mike Shinoda Gives Fans A Chance to Do 'Open Door' Duet With Him

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    Having invited followers into his home studio as he recorded vocals for his latest track, the Linkin Park founder offers to text an MP3 file of the demo to anyone interested to do collaboration with him.
    Mar 21, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Linkin Park rocker Mike Shinoda is giving fans in isolation the opportunity to collaborate with him on a new song.
    The singer, who, like many other stars, is practising social distancing during the coronavirus chaos, invited followers into his home studio on Tuesday, March 17 by going live on Instagram as he recorded vocals for his latest track, “Open Door”.
    After sharing his creative process, he offered to text an MP3 file of the demo to anyone interested in hearing the work-in-progress, and shared the lyrics to the song’s chorus online.
    Shinoda then went one step further, by offering one lucky fan the chance to feature on the tune itself.
    “I have an idea,” he posted. “I want another voice on the chorus of ‘Open Door.’ Maybe it can be one of yours? Get the song, sing it, post a link on Twitter with the hashtag #SingOpenDoor and if I love something I’ll let you know.”

    He has since been inundated with verses from aspiring musicians, and has reposted a number of video clips online, while also encouraging others to get involved.

    Mike Shinoda encouraged fans to keep posting #SingOpenDoor clips.
    “Keep posting your #SingOpenDoor clips,” he tweeted on Wednesday. “There are so many good ones already!”

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