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    Meek Mill Slammed for Pulling Out of Massachusetts Concert Due to Small Crowd

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    The ‘Tupac Back’ rapper allegedly leaves audiences at the University of Massachusetts Mullen Center hanging as he refuses to perform because there are less than 2,000 people in attendance.
    Mar 10, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Meek Mill has received a lot of complaints from his fans after he allegedly backed out of a concert at the last minute due to small crowd. The Philadelphia-born rapper was booked to perform at the University of Massachusetts Mullen Center on Saturday, March 7 as part of annual Blarney Blowout weekend, but reportedly refused to show up onstage because the number of attendees was smaller than he initially expected.
    The Mullins Center holds a little under 10,000 people, but less than 2,000 people bought tickets, which were sold only between $10 and $15. Around 1,500 concertgoers reportedly were left hanging because the “Ima Boss” spitter bailed on the show, despite showing up at the venue.
    Brandi Hephner LaBanc, UMass Amherst vice chancellor for student affairs, confirmed the news of Meek’s withdrawal, stating, “Although the concert did not go as planned, students were very cooperative. We are equally disappointed in Meek Mill’s decision not to perform. Refunds will be made available to ticketholders in the near future.”
    The concert was part of the university’s anti-violence efforts during non-school sanctioned, off-campus parties celebrating the last weekend before Spring Break.
    Disappointed concertgoers have since taken to Twitter to slam the rapper for showing unprofessional attitude. “Lost respect for @MeekMill,” one person called him out. “today he pulled up to UMass for a concert students were looking forward to (especially students of color that came to see him), the crowd wasn’t as large as he wanted it to be so he left and didn’t perform. Unprofessional and selfish.”
    The said person continued bashing the rapper for not showing any remorse, “What’s crazy is he is taking zero ownership. He been tweeting all day having a great time while students were waiting since 9am for him. Nope. Respect out the window.”
    “Deada**!” another person labeled the star. Seemingly not surprised, another tweeted, “I ain’t even read nothing. I just saw ‘lost respect for weak mills’ and I clicked like. He trash.” Another comment read, “Can’t believe he did this weak mess… smh.” Another person called him “weak and pathetic.”
    Another, meanwhile, trolled Meek for allegedly not having large fanbase in the area. “Damn. The place would’ve been packed woth students from every other school in the area had Nicki [Minaj] been performing there. Yikes,” the said person wrote.
    Some others, however, think that Meek was not completely to be blamed for the abrupt cancellation. “Unprofessional, yes. Selfish, no,” one defended the rapper’s attitude. Another said, “That happens all the time. Blame the promo team.” Someone else weighed in, “Or blame he has no fans in that area.”

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    Richard Marx 'Super Bummed' Having to Delay Sold-Out European Tour Over Coronavirus

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    In a candid video message posted on his Instagram page, the ‘Right Here Waiting’ singer explains that he and his team did not make the decision to reschedule lightly.
    Mar 10, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Veteran singer Richard Marx is “super bummed” after deciding to delay his sold out European tour due to growing fears about the coronavirus crisis.
    The “Right Here Waiting” star had been due to kick off his first trek across Europe in almost a decade this month, but the gigs have now been rescheduled to the autumn.
    In a candid video message posted on his Instagram page late on Sunday, March 08, he explained the difficult call was made after discussions with officials from his management team, concert promoters, and agents.
    “We all decided that it was for everyone’s own good, it was for the best interest of the health of everyone I’m counting on to come see me play,” Marx shared.
    “I’m super bummed, selfishly. I was really, really excited about this tour… Every show was sold out. I haven’t played in Europe in eight or nine years at least. The fact you guys supported this tour the way you did made me even more excited to play.”
    “I did not take this lightly,” the 56-year-old concluded. “It’s a total f***ing drag. More importantly I hope everyone out there is healthy and safe.”

    Marx is the latest artist to rethink touring plans as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, which has led to shows being scrapped by the likes of Halsey, Avril Lavigne, Green Day, Ciara, and Louis Tomlinson in recent weeks.

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    Eminem Gets High and Punched by Mike Tyson in 'Godzilla' Music Video

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    The trippy clip, which sees the ‘Lose Yourself’ hitmaker having a series of bizarre hallucinations, also features Dr. Dre and a tribute to late rapper Juice WRLD.
    Mar 10, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Eminem gets in a lot of trouble in a new music video for “Godzilla”. Released on Monday, March 9, the promo for the latest track from his “Music to Be Murdered By” album presents the “Lose Yourself” hitmaker getting high and being on the recipient end of Mike Tyson’s punch.
    The four-and-a half-minute video kicks off with the 47-year-old grabbing a bottle of whiskey in a supermarket while rapping, “I can swallow a bottle of alcohol and I’ll feel like Godzilla.” He soon finds himself hallucinating about being followed by human-size Godzillas, meeting various kinds of his clones and vomiting Lego bricks.
    At one point, the promo directed by Lyrical Lemonade’s Cole Bennett sees Rihanna’s collaborator for “Love the Way You Lie” getting mistakenly knocked down by Tyson. When he wakes up in a hospital, his longtime collaborator Dr. Dre shows up in blue scrubs and white coat appearing ready to treat him.
    The video wraps up with a tribute for Eminem’s late collaborator Juice WRLD. Along with a monochrome clip of the “Lucid Dreams” rapper and a promise that he will never be forgotten, an audio of him speaking could be heard in the background.
    “I hope everybody havin’ a good day. I hope everybody accomplished something significant. Even if you didn’t accomplish anything significant, don’t be discouraged,” said the 21-year-old who died of an accidental drug overdose in early December 2019 after suffering a seizure and going into cardiac arrest at Chicago, Illinois’ Midway Airport.
    “Just aim to accomplish something significant tomorrow and the next day and so on,” the Illinois rapper continued. ” If anybody is going through anything, I hope and I pray that you get through it. And just know that you do have the strength to get through whatever the f**k you going through, no matter what it is.”

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    Neil Diamond Gets Standing Ovation for Stage Return Two Years After Retirement

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    Having stepped away from music due to Parkinson’s disease, the ‘Sweet Caroline’ hitmaker performs a number of his greatest hits at the Keep Memory Alive Power of Love gala in Las Vegas.
    Mar 10, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Neil Diamond thrilled fans when he hit the stage at a Las Vegas benefit gala on Saturday, March 07 – more than two years after retiring due to Parkinson’s disease.
    The “Sweet Caroline” hitmaker stepped away from music back in 2017 after being diagnosed with the condition, which has symptoms including decreased mobility and difficulty speaking.
    However, the celebrated musician performed 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 in Las Vegas, with fans treating the star to a standing ovation as he walked out on to the stage donning one of his trademark glittery jackets.
    Jimmy Kimmel introduced the star, informing him that the city of Las Vegas had crowned March 7 as Neil Diamond Day. The singer responded, “Who gives a s**t,” as audience members including “Cheers” star Kelsey Grammer and Derek Hough burst out laughing.
    Neil, 79, began his set with the words, “Hello again,” from his hit tune of the same name, before performing “Cracklin’ Rose”, “Love on the Rocks”, “Forever in Blue Jeans”, “September Morning” and “I Am I Said”. He ended the show with his anthem “Sweet Caroline”.

    After taking a bow and waving at the audience, he added, “God bless us; each and everyone one of us.”

    Chris Isaak, Billy Ray Cyrus and Toni Braxton were among the stars who honored Neil during the show, delivering renditions of some of his biggest hits.

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    Madonna Forced to Axe Two Madame X Dates in Paris Over Coronavirus Lockdown

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    The spread of COVID-19 has also affected a number of events in the U.S. with the cancellation of the SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas as well as Ultra Music Festival in Miami.
    Mar 10, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Madonna has been forced to scrap an upcoming show in France due to the country’s coronavirus lockdown.
    French officials have banned any public gathering of more than 1,000 people – and that means the pop superstar’s March 10 and 11 concerts at Paris’ Le Grand Rex can’t go ahead as planned.
    Madonna’s “Madame X” tour has been cursed with cancellations and late starts from the get-go, mainly due to Madonna’s health.
    She cancelled a gig at the Le Grand Rex on March 1 due to injuries she sustained in an onstage fall days before.
    The spread of COVID-19 has also claimed the SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas and dates and tours scheduled by Queen, Green Day, Whitesnake, Slipknot, BTS (Bangtan Boys), Mariah Carey and Old Dominion, among others.
    Miami’s Ultra Music Festival has also been called off, while Justin Bieber’s “Changes” tour dates have been downgraded from stadiums to arenas as ticket sales are impacted by coronavirus fears.

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    Gwen Stefani Joins 'Best Friend' Blake Shelton for Surprise Duet at His L.A. Concert

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    The ‘Hollaback Girl’ songstress delights audience at the Forum in Los Angeles when she makes an appearance during the ‘God’s Country’ singer’s concert to perform their collaboration ‘Nobody But You’.
    Mar 9, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Gwen Stefani is returning the favor to her boyfriend Blake Shelton. Weeks after the “God’s Country” singer made a surprise appearance at one of her Las Vegas residency’s shows, the former No Doubt frontwoman delighted attendees of his Los Angeles concert with their sweet onstage duet of “Nobody But You”.
    On Saturday night, March 7, Shelton took the stage at the Forum as a part of his “Friends and Heroes Tour”, and crooned the song off his “Fully Loaded: God’s Country” album. Soon after he delivered his first verse, Stefani’s voice was heard as she popped out from behind the stage, prompting concertgoers to erupt in cheers over her appearance.
    For the special performance, the “Hollaback Girl” hitmaker rocked a blue fringed denim jacket with the word “Blake” written on its back. She completed her costume with a pair of short shorts and thigh-high sparkly boots. At the end of the performance, she shared a tight hug with Shelton who then peppered her with kisses.
    After the show, Stefani made use of Instagram to post a clip of their duet. She wrote alongside the video, “Got to hop on stage w my best friend @blakeshelton tonight #friendsandheroestour #nobodybutyou 2020 Gx.” She also let out a photo of her pointing at Shelton’s direction, and thanked him for “having me on your @theforum stage and giving me the opportunity to wear denim and diamond Fringe with a unicorn ponytail.”

    The 50-year-old songstress additionally shared a series of behind-the-scene photos. Both pictures capture her and Shelton as they were joined by her two sons with ex-husband Gavin Rossdale, 13-year-old Kingston and 11-year-old Zuma, backstage.

    Shelton himself turned to his Instagram page to share a video of their duet. In an accompanying caption of the post, he teased his fans, “Friends, heroes, AND… @GwenStefani! Y’all never know what might happen on the #FriendsAndHeroesTour!”

    Stefani and Shelton performed their romantic duet of “Nobody But You” for the first time at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards back in January. Three weeks later, the “Hillbilly Bone” crooner delighted the “Wind It Up” singer’s fans when he made a surprise appearance at her “Just a Girl” residency at Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas.

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    Lil Baby Nabs First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 With 'My Turn'

    Also making history this week is Bad Bunny’s ‘YHLQMDLG’ that debuts at No. 2, marking the highest-charting all-Spanish-language album ever on the Billboard 200 chart.
    Mar 9, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Lil Baby is celebrating his first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart this week. The rapper scores the title with his sophomore effort titled “My Turn”, which successfully opened with 197,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the week ending of March 5, according to Nielsen Music.
    Included in that sum are 184,000 in SEA units, which is equating to 261.1 million on-demands streams for the album’s songs in its first week, making “My Turn” the most-streamed album of the week. As for pure sales, it is sold just under 10,000 copies as the artist offers more than a dozen merchandise/album bundles sold on his official website.
    “My Turn” marks the Atlanta rapper’s fifth charting album as well as fourth Top 10. Lil Baby previously made his way to the top 10 in the chart with his previous releases, including “Street Gossip”, which got No. 2 in December 2018, and “Drip Harder” with Gunna which took the fourth place back in October 2018. Meanwhile, the spitter’s “Harder Than Ever” landed at No. 3 in June 2018.
    In a new interview prior to the release of the new chart, Lil Baby admitted to feeling excited knowing the possibility of landing his first No. 1. “Numbers ain’t really that important,” he offered. “They are when you go No. 1… but, for the most part, don’t try to think about the numbers. Just try to go as hard as you can go.”
    Following him up in the second place is Bad Bunny’s new album “YHLQMDLG”. Earning 179,000 equivalent album units, the album is now the highest-charting all-Spanish-language album ever on the Billboard 200 chart. It tops Mana’s “Amar es Combatir” which previously held the title after debuting at No. 4 in 2006.
    BTS’ (Bangtan Boys) “Map of the Soul: 7”, meanwhile, drops from No. 1 to No. 3 in its second week with 84,000 equivalent album units. The No. 4 spot in this week’s chart is occupied by James Taylor’s “American Standard” which opens with 82,000. Of the starting sum, 81,000 is in album sales as it’s boosted by a concert ticket/album sale redemption.
    Roddy Ricch’s “Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial” stays in last week’s position at No. 5 with 63,000 equivalent album units, while Justin Bieber’s “Changes” falls two spots from No. 4 to No. 6 with 62,000 units.
    G Herbo’s (Lil Herb) “PTSD” debuts at No. 7 with 59,000 equivalent album units. At No. 8 is rock band Five Finger Death Punch’s new album “F8”, with Post Malone’s “Hollywood’s Bleeding” further falling from No. 7 to No. 9 with 50,000 equivalent album units. YoungBoy Never Broke Again closes out the Top 10 with “Still Flexin, Still Steppin” that descends hard from No. 2 to No. 10 with 44,000 equivalent album units.
    Top Ten Billboard 200 (Week of March 14, 3020):
    “My Turn” – Lil Baby (197,000 units)
    “YHLQMDLG” – Bad Bunny (179,000 units)
    “Map of the Soul: 7” – BTS (Bangtan Boys) (84,000 units)
    “American Standard” – James Taylor (82,000 units)
    “Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial” – Roddy Ricch (63,000 units)
    “Changes” – Justin Bieber (62,000 units)
    “PTSD” – G Herbo (Lil Herb) (59,000 units)
    “F8” – Five Finger Death Punch (55,000 units)
    “Hollywood’s Bleeding” – Post Malone (50,000 units)
    “Still Flexin, Still Steppin” – YoungBoy Never Broke Again (44,000 units)

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    Artist of the Week: BTS

    Not only depending on their luck, this seven-piece group from South Korea has a lot more to show in terms of musicality and performance with their fourth Korean-language studio album ‘Map of the Soul: 7′.
    Mar 9, 2020
    AceShowbiz – BTS (Bangtan Boys) fandom just won’t die down anytime soon. While for some artists it’s hard to stay on top, this K-pop group proves that they’re not a short-lived sensation. After first breaking into the U.S. Billboard 200 at 171 with “The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 2” in 2015, their worldwide popularity has been rapidly growing in the last two years, and now they have come back even bigger with “Map of the Soul: 7”.
    The album’s title has some significant meanings for the boys. Seven is the number of the members and this year will be their seventh year since their debut in June 2013. Moreover, seven is believed to be a lucky number. But they’re definitely not only depending on their luck for the success of the album.
    Prior to the album’s release, BTS teased it with comeback trailer titled “Interlude: Shadow” performed by member Suga, first single “Black Swan” and second comeback trailer featuring J-Hope’s song “Outro: Ego”. “Black Swan”, which was released on January 17, peaked at No. 57 on Billboard 100. They further hyped up the album’s release with the first performance of “Black Swan” on “The Late Late Show with James Corden” on January 28.
    “Map of the Soul: 7” finally arrived on February 21, ten months since their last album “Map of the Soul: Persona” and after their extended period of vacation last year. The long wait was really worth it as the album received widespread acclaim from music critics. Commercially, its success surpassed its predecessors with over 4 million pre-orders worldwide, breaking the record which they previously set with 2.68 million pre-orders for “Map of the Soul: Persona”. It also debuted atop the U.S. Billboard 200 with 422,000 album-equivalent units, marking BTS’ fourth US number-one album and making them the fastest band since The Beatles to have four number one albums in less than two years.
    The album’s lead single “On” was also released on February 21 along with dance-oriented “Kinetic Manifesto Film: Come Prima” music video, which showcases its epic choreography. The song peaked at No. 4 on Billboard 100, their highest on the chart to date after “Boy With Luv” which made it to No. 8, and at No. 1 on Billboard’s worldwide chart.
    Often talking about social issues and mental health with their “bubble gum pop” music, BTS again expresses their feelings and experiences as they’re dealing with the downside of fame and their problems as young adults in general. In “On” for example, the band “reflects on their calling and mindset as artists during the seven years.” Meanwhile, in “UGH” the band’s rapper line, RM, J-Hope and Suga, expresses their anger toward malicious haters. Furthermore, in “My Time”, Jungkook sings about his emotions ever since he was a trainee to now.
    As part of the album’s promotions, BTS appeared in a special episode of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”, during which they took a tour of New York and performed “On” at the Grand Central, and appeared in “The Late Late Show with James Corden” popular segment “Carpool Karaoke” in February. The guys are next scheduled to embark on “Map of the Soul Tour”, which would kick off on April 11 in Seoul. However, the tour dates in Seoul were canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak. It’s currently unknown if this worldwide health crisis would affect other dates, but Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook are still scheduled to stop by big cities like Chicago, Toronto, London and Berlin.

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