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    ACM to Present Country Stars' At-Home Performances After Postponing Award Show

    The Academy of Country Music and Dick Clark productions announce a TV special, ‘ACM Presents: Our Country’, that will broadcast on Sunday, April 5 in place of the postponed ACM Awards.
    Mar 20, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Fans of country music might be left disappointed by the postponement of 2020 ACM Awards, but officials are finding ways to make it up. Days after the annual prizegiving got bumped to September, the Academy of Country Music and Dick Clark Productions announce they will replace it with a TV special that features at-home acoustic performances.
    Dubbed “ACM Presents: Our Country”, the two-hour substitute show will air on Sunday, April 5 at 8 P.M. on CBS. The list of performers has yet to be revealed, but the broadcast itself will include intimate conversations, charitable component and look-back clips at memorable moments in the awards’ 55-year history.
    In a Thursday, March 19 statement about the TV special, ACM CEO Damon Whiteside said, “Although the highly anticipated 55th ACM Awards show is unable to take place on April 5th due to the health crisis, we still wanted to deliver fans an entertaining ACM Country Music special as planned.”
    “We are thrilled to announce ‘ACM Presents: Our Country’, an all-new special that allows fans to connect with their favorite country artists and to relive some of the greatest moments of the ACM Awards, all from the comfort and safety of their own homes,” he continued.
    Dick Clark Productions’ president Amy Thurlow hopes that the TV special can “serve as a powerful form of hope and solidarity during challenging times.” She added, “It’s our privilege to offer audiences an uplifting message through music as well as a look back at some of the best moments in ACM Awards history.”
    The 55th Academy of Country Music Awards was originally set to take place on April 5 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert were tapped to host the ceremony. Maren Morris and Thomas Rhett nabbed five nominations each, while Carrie Underwood is up against Eric Church, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs and Thomas Rhett for Entertainer of the Year title.

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    Duffy Comes Out With First Song After Rape Revelation to Lift Spirits Amid Coronavirus Crisis

    When releasing ‘Something Beautiful’ to BBC radio personality Jo Whiley, the ‘Mercy’ hitmaker confesses that she still finds it hard to talk about her sexual assault ordeal.
    Mar 20, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Welsh singer Duffy has offered up her first song since revealing she was raped and held captive during a now-deleted Instagram post last month (February).
    The 35-year-old uploaded “Something Beautiful” for the attention of BBC radio favourite Jo Whiley, suggesting she play it on her daily show.
    In a candid Instagram post, she revealed she had intended to offer up a spoken-word interview, detailing the ordeal that forced her to step away from music a decade ago, but found it too difficult.
    “Hi Jo,” her note began. “Hope you are well and keeping safe. Wanted to send you this to play on the radio, if you want. You may have read the words I wrote a few weeks back, I do feel freer. Tried to follow up with a spoken interview, but it’s harder than I thought, I will follow up in writing soon.”
    She added: “Universal Music & no one knows I am doing this. They won’t be mad, they are lovely people. So here’s a song… here’s ‘Something Beautiful’. It’s just something for you to play people on radio during these troubling times, if you like the song of course. If it lifts spirits.”
    “I don’t plan to release it, I just thought a little something might be nice for people if they are at home, on lockdown.”

    Duffy first revealed she was held captive and raped in an emotional social media post a month ago, which has since been deleted.
    “You can only imagine the amount of times I thought about writing this. The way I would write it, how I would feel thereafter,” she wrote. “Well, not entirely sure why now is the right time, and what it is that feels exciting and liberating for me to talk. I cannot explain it.”
    “Many of you wonder what happened to me, where did I disappear to and why. The truth is, and please trust me I am ok and safe now, I was raped and drugged and held captive over some days. Of course I survived. The recovery took time. There’s no light way to say it. But I can tell you in the last decade, the thousands and thousands of days I committed to wanting to feel the sunshine in my heart again, the sun does now shine.”

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    Zac Brown Fights Back Tears After Coronavirus Forced Him to Fire Most of Tour Crew

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    In an emotional video he shared online, the Zac Brown Band frontman warns Americans that the longer they don’t take the pandemic seriously, the longer everyone’s going to be out of jobs.
    Mar 20, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Country star Zac Brown is urging Americans to take the coronavirus outbreak very seriously after he was forced to fire most of his touring staff after show cancellations.
    The Zac Brown Band frontman, who was forced to scrap his group’s North American tour last week due to health and safety concerns, has taken to Instagram to reveal he had to let go of 90 percent of his longtime crew members.
    “(These are) the people that I travelled with and grew my business with, the people I high five on the way out to the stage, the people that have done their jobs and done them well,” an emotional Brown said in a video. “I hate having to make this call but I can’t generate out there and I can’t tour because of the coronavirus.”
    He also encouraged Americans to stop putting themselves and others at risk by continuing to go out rather than practice social distancing.

    “I got this message that I want to say to the people that aren’t taking this seriously and who are out partying, and the people that are out sitting on beaches and the people that don’t care if they get this virus and bring it home to their grandparents and maybe kill their grandparents or complicate their lives: The longer that America doesn’t take this seriously and doesn’t stay in and try to contain this, the longer everyone’s going to be out of jobs, the longer that we will be pushed into this recession that we’re all about to enter into.”

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    JoJo Gives Her Hit Song 'Leave (Get Out)' a Coronavirus Twist

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    Having reworked the lyrics to her 2004 tune, the ‘Too Little Too Late’ singer shares a video of her singing about staying in, avoiding bars and practising good hygiene amid the pandemic.
    Mar 20, 2020
    AceShowbiz – JoJo thrilled fans on video sharing platform TikTok with a topical reworking of the lyrics to her 2004 hit “Leave (Get Out)”.
    The singer was just 13 when she released the track and, 16 years on, the star shared a clever remix of the tune online with new lyrics relating to the current global coronavirus pandemic.
    In the song, JoJo sings about staying in, avoiding bars, and practising good hygiene – and fans are calling for the singer to get a Grammy for her savvy lyrics.
    “I never thought that corona/ could be such a nasty b***h/ but now she’s here boy all I want/ is you to use common sense,” she sings. “Stay in/ right now/ do it for humanity/ I’m deada** about that/ but we will survive/ so you gon’/ learn how/ to cook now/ and practice good hygiene/ I know you’re bored and want to f**k around but not on me (sic).”
    Other lyrics include, “Tell me why you’re acting so confused/ when the CDC laid it out for you/ come on I know you’re not dumb/ to go behind my back and hit the bar/ shows how immature you really are/ keep exposure to a minimum.”
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    Several stars have taken to social media to update fans on life in self-isolation. Arnold Schwarzenegger shared a clip Sunday, March 15 which went viral, featuring him feeding his pet miniature pony, called Whiskey, and donkey Lulu, carrots from his kitchen table.

    Musical stars including Coldplay’s Chris Martin, singer John Legend and pop star Charli XCX have also pledged to stream concerts from their homes as the World Health Organization (WHO) urges people to stay home and practice social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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    Kelsea Ballerini Ensures New Album Will Come Out as Planned Despite Cancellation of Promotion

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    In a video message she posted on social media, the ‘Peter Pan’ singer expresses her belief that ‘music can bring a lot of peace when things feel really unsettled.’
    Mar 19, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Kelsea Ballerini has been left disappointed after having to cancel a host of plans she’d made to support the release of her new album due to the coronavirus pandemic.
    The 24-year-old singer is dropping her new album “Kelsea” on Friday, March 20, and had been scheduled to make several pit stops to promote the release.
    But as concerns about Covid-19 continue to swirl, and more and more people make the decision to self-isolate or practise social distancing, Kelsea has made the tough decision to axe the plans.
    “So friends, my album still comes out Friday, which I am so excited about, more than I can even say,” she said in a video message posted on Instagram. “However, this week is going to look a lot different than we had planned for and hoped for and dreamed up. I really wanted there to be so many moments and opportunities for me, face to face, to play these songs for you for the first time, and hug as many of you as possible.”
    “But, what I care about more than that is everyone staying safe and staying healthy, so a lot of our plans have changed. The silver lining is, I feel and really believe that music can bring a lot of peace when things feel really unsettled, and it can make you feel calm when life feels chaotic.”
    The “Yeah Boy” star continued to tell fans she’s hoping to “bring all of our plans back to life” at some point in the future.”

    “It’s just not in the timeline that we had pictured,” she admitted. “But I love you guys, and I can’t wait to hear what you think about this album. Please stay safe, and I’ll be around on the social medias, so just holler. You have a friend. Album comes out Friday. Stay safe, guys.”

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    Bono Urges People to Keep Singing Amid Coronavirus Crisis in New Song 'Let Your Love Be Known'

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    Releasing his first new music in three years, the U2 frontman says the song is inspired by footage of Italians who sang together from their home quarantine.
    Mar 19, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Bono wants people to keep singing in the midst of the ongoing coronavirus crisis. On Tuesday, March 17, the U2 frontman released a new ballad song titled “Let Your Love Be Known” which is dedicated to those who kept their spirit up during this tough time as well as those in the front line.
    Taking to his band’s official Instagram account, the 59-year-old singer uploaded a video of him singing from his home in Dublin, Ireland. About this first music in three years, he explained that he wrote it in “about an hour,” and claimed to be inspired by footage of quarantined Italians who sang together in balconies as he wrote in the caption, “For the Italians who inspired it.”
    “And I can’t reach but I can rain/ You can’t touch but you can sing/ Across rooftops/ Sing down the phone/ Sing and promise me you won’t stop/ Sing your love, be known, let your love be known,” the “Beautiful Day” singer, whose real name is Paul David Hewson, could also be heard singing about his inspiration.
    In the caption of his post, Bono also dedicated his piano ballad to “the Irish.” Additionally, the “With or Without You” rocker stated that it is also “for ANYONE who this St. Patrick’s day is in a tight spot and still singing. For the doctors, nurses, carers on the front line, it’s you we’re singing to.”

    “Let Your Love Be Known” is Bono’s first music since U2’s 14th studio album “Songs of Experience” which was dropped in late 2017. Addressing how the virus affected the world, its lyrics read, “Yes there was silence/ yes there was no people here/ yes I walked through the streets of Dublin and no-one was near/ Yes I don’t know you/ No I didn’t think I didn’t care.”
    COVID-19 originated from Wuhan, China before spreading worldwide. Its outbreak has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11. People around the world have been advised to practice social distancing in an effort to fight the spread of the virus that has since killed around 8,810 people with 2,978 deaths coming from Italy.

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    Omarion Postpones 'Millenium Tour', Talks About Removing B2K Out of It

    O sets the record straight after it’s widely assumed that the ‘Millenium Tour’ 2020 snub is because of Lil Fizz’s now-ending romance with his baby mama Apryl Jones.
    Mar 19, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Those who are excited for upcoming “Millenium Tour” will have to wait a little bit longer before they can attend the much-antipicated gig. Amid the Coronvirus outbreak, the “Millenium Tour”, which is set to be headlined by Omarion, has decided to push back some of its dates.
    Bow Wow, who is among the performers, made the announcement on his Instagram account on Wednesday, March 18. ” #millenniumtour2020 UPDATE JUST IN!!! More NEW dates…. to stay updated follow and keep checking here or @gsquaredevents NEW DATES AND CHANGES ARE BEING MADE,” the rapper-turned-actor wrote alongside a poster featuring the new dates.
    “We are working extremely hard. Stay patient and thank you! TICKETS ARE STILL BEING SOLD IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THEM YET! WE WILL BE BACK! grab your ticket to the hottest tour of the year!” he went on to add.

    In related news, Omarion recently addressed the absence of his hip-hop group B2K from the tour which many speculated stemmed from the tension between him and groupmate Lil Fizz. During an interview with Joe Budden on “Pull Up”, the host joked, “You got rid of them n***as.” Omarion responded while laughing, “Nah, it wasn’t like that.”
    “I’m being honest. It wasn’t like that,” he insisted. “I want to be very candid and honest with you. First of all, we haven’t been together in 15 years, and I mean together, together in one space for 15 years. We haven’t been around each other. We’re all on different paths. [It was] because of the business.”
    It was widely assumed that Omarion opted not to bring B2K for “Millenium Tour” 2020 because of Lil Fizz’s now-ending romance with his baby mama Apryl Jones. However, Omarion used the interview as an opportunity to set the record straight.
    Noting that he wasn’t too upset when he first learned about their relationship, Omarion said that he was “done” with Apryl. “I got the kind of personality, once I decide I’m done, I’m done. I don’t go back. I’m a Scorpio,” he continued. “I mean, to be honest with you, I was reading the damn newspaper just like everyone else like, ‘What?! For real? Oh!’ ”

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    The Pussycat Dolls Push Back U.K. Reunion Concerts to October

    Member Ashley Roberts shares disappointment that the group have to postpone their tour plans, but notes that it is for the safety and health of their fans amid the coronavirus pandemic.
    Mar 19, 2020
    AceShowbiz – The Pussycat Dolls have scrapped their reunion tour plans amid growing concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
    The group, which was set to hit the road for a series of shows from next month (April 2020), have postponed the concerts to October.
    Band member Ashley Roberts announced the news in an Instagram post on Wednesday, March 18, noting she was “sad” and “gutted” to call off the trek.
    “Alright Doll lovers… Following the latest government advice we are very sad to announce that we are postponing our upcoming UK and Ireland tour,” she posted. “We’re gutted not to be able to perform next month, but the safety and health of our fans is of course our No.1 priority.”
    “That being said… I can’t wait to see y’all in October! We plan to throw down!!”

    The group, which also includes Nicole Scherzinger, Kimberly Wyatt, Carmit Bachar and Jessica Sutta, reunited late last year and have already given fans a taste of what to success with a series of TV performances.

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