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    Mulatto Uses Nicki Minaj's Verse to Further Taunt Renni Rucci

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    The feud between the two hip-hop stars starts after Mulatto drops a freestyle to SpottemGottem’s popular ‘BeatBox’ track on which she is believed to shade the South Carolina raptress.

    Mar 15, 2021
    AceShowbiz – The beef between Mulatto and Renni Rucci is further heating up. On Sunday, March 14, the former took to her Instagram account to share a clip featuring Nicki Minaj to continue throwing shade at the “Solid Chick” raptress.
    In the said video, Nicki was spitting bars from her remix of YG’s 2014 track “My N***a”. “Drop a freestyle and get a rise out of b****es,” Nicki raps on the track.

    The feud between the two hip-hop stars started after Mulatto dropped a freestyle to SpottemGottem’s popular “BeatBox” track on which she was believed to shade Renni, whose name on Twitter was “The Biggest.” On Mulatto’s take on the song, the “Queen of da Souf” raps, “I’m the biggest. Ain’t nothing big about y’all hoes! So if the b***h name ain’t Latto, don’t put ‘Big’ in front of it. Straight up.”
    It didn’t take long before Rucci reacted to the apparent shade. The South Carolina rapper debuted her new “Beat Box” freestyle as a clapback song at Mulatto. “You talk s**t on the sleep but b***h we all know who the biggest is,” she rapped. “I been countin’ Benjamins, look like I hit the lotto, b***h, you know just what the business is, I really hit the Latto.”

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    Rucci shared a clip of the track on her Instagram page, writing in the caption, “if it ain’t directed it ain’t respected. lil mama popping it tho.” She also insisted on Twitter, “My social media names BEEN this we all rappers so let us rap watch out.”

    Her beef aside, Mulatto previously made headlines after being accused of colorism after allegedly saying that colorism isn’t real during an interview on Clubhouse. “So Mulatto said that colorism doesn’t exist but goes by Mulatto…am I understanding correctly?” one critic wrote on Twitter late last year. Another person added, “Mulatto digging herself in a bigger hole than she thinks.”
    Seemingly tired of defending Mulatto, a fan said, “ok mulatto baby i can’t defend you anymore you just digging yourself a bigger hole every week.” Another user added, “You should just automatically assume any person calling themselves ‘Mulatto’ is a colorist…. Like, you couldn’t come up with something else, Miss. Lousiana Purchase??” referring to a racial term for people of mixed white and black ancestry.
    However, Mulatto was quick to set the record straight. “I WOULD NEVER SAY NO S**t LIKE COLORISM DOESN’T EXIST!” the femcee said on Twitter. In another tweet, she went on to urge, “Please stop with the false narrative!”

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    Fiona Apple Skips Grammy Awards to 'Stay Sober'

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    The ‘Shameika’ singer, who wins in two categories at the 63rd annual awards show, divulges that she doesn’t feel safe ‘to be in that kind of exposure, scrutiny [and] comparison to people.’

    Mar 15, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Fiona Apple spilled on the reason why she skipped the 2021 Grammy Awards. The “Shameika” songstress, who won in two categories at the 63rd annual awards show, revealed that she did not attend the biggest night in music in order for her to “stay sober.”
    The 43-year-old singer-songwriter made the revelation in an Instagram video shared by filmmaker and friend Zelda Hallman. In the Saturday, March 13 post, she first explained, “I’m not gonna be at the Grammys. It’s not because I’m trying to protest even though I have problems with the Grammys.”
    “It’s just really because I don’t want to be on national television,” she went on. “I’m just not made for that kind of stuff. I wanna stay sober and I can’t do that sober. It doesn’t feel safe to me to be in that kind of exposure, scrutiny [and] comparison to people.”
    Despite skipping the coveted event, the “Criminal” singer hoped “everybody who is into the Grammys has a wonderful time watching them and a wonderful time enjoying all the performances.” She further noted, “And, I hope the people who want to win, win.”

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    Fiona won Best Rock Performance for “Shameika” and Best Alternative Music Album for “Fetch the Bolt Cutters” at the Premiere Ceremony of the 2021 Grammys. She, however, lost to Brittany Howard in the Best Rock Song category.
    Aside from speaking about the Grammys, Fiona also urged fans to sign a petition to keep virtual courts access open. “What really, really is undeniably important is the transparency in the courtrooms and for that reason, I want to ask anybody who’s looking at this to please sign this petition to keep the virtual access open for court watchers,” she pleaded in her video.

    “Specifically for PG [Prince George] County, Maryland which is the court-watching group that I’m part of,” she added. “They’re trying to shut us out and you gotta question it like why are you trying to shut us out? What don’t you want us to see?”

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    Morgan Wallen's 'Dangerous' Logs Ninth Week at No. 1 on Billboard 200

    Meanwhile, rock act Chevelle’s new album ‘Niratias’ bows at No. 9 in this week’s chart after earning 28,000 equivalent album units, marking the group’s fifth Billboard 200 top 10 album.

    Mar 15, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Morgan Wallen’s “Dangerous: The Double Album” is a non-mover on the Billboard 200 chart. The album stays atop the chart for its ninth consecutive week as it earns 78,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the week ending March 11, according to MRC Data.
    Of the number, SEA units comprise 71,000 which equals to 98.10 million on-demand streams of the album’s songs. Meanwhile, 6,000 are in the form of album sales with TEA units comprising 1,000. The new milestones marks “Dangerous” the first album to string together nine weeks in a row at No. 1 since Drake’s “Views”.
    Occupying No. 2 is Pop Smoke’s former leader “Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon” which ascends from No. 3 to No. 2 with 40,000 equivalent album units earned. Also rising on spot this week is Pooh Shiesty’s “Shiesty Season”. The album earns 32,000 equivalent album units, reaching a new peak after debuting at 4.

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    The Weeknd’s “After Hours”, meanwhile, soars high from No. 163 to No. 4 with just under 32,000 equivalent album units. Following it up is Lil Durk’s “The Voice”, which stays steady at No. 5 after earning 31,000 equivalent album units. Dua Lipa’s “Future Nostalgia” rises from No. 8 to No. 6 with 29,500 units. Lil Baby’s “My Turn” also stays at No. 7 with 29,000, while Ariana Grande’s “Positions” falls from No. 6 to No. 8 with just over 28,000 units.
    “Niratias” from rock act Chevelle bows at No. 9 with 28,000 equivalent album units. It marks the group’s fifth Billboard 200 top 10 album. Prior to this, Chevelle entered the top 10 with “The North Corridor” (No. 8 in 2016), “La Gargola” (No. 3, 2014), “Sci-Fi Crimes” (No. 6, 2009) and “This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In)” (No. 8, 2004).
    Rounding out this week’s Top 10 is Luke Combs’ “What You See Is What You Get”. The former chart-topper dips one rang from No. 9 to No. 10 after earning nearly 28,000 units this week.
    Top Ten of Billboard 200:
    “Dangerous: The Double Album” – Morgan Wallen (82,000 units)
    “Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon” – Pop Smoke (42,000 units)
    “Shiesty Season” – Pooh Shiesty (36,000 units)
    “After Hours” – The Weeknd (32,000 units)
    “The Voice” – Lil Durk (31,000 units)
    “Future Nostalgia” – Dua Lipa (29,500 units)
    “My Turn” – Lil Baby (29,000 units)
    “Positions” – Ariana Grande (just over 28,000 units)
    “Niratias” – Chevelle (28,000 units)
    “What You See Is What You Get” – Luke Combs (nearly 28,000 units)

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    Yo-Yo Ma Delivers Surprise Performance at COVID-19 Vaccine Center

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    The famous cellist plays his instrument as he waits for his turn to get his second dose of the vaccine, treating the crowd to performance of ‘Ave Maria’ and ‘Cello Suite No. 1’

    Mar 15, 2021
    AceShowbiz – As many still have doubt about the COVID-19 vaccine, Yo-Yo Ma gave a little support to fellow inoculated at Berkshire Community College vaccine clinic. The famous American cellist treated everyone at the health center to his first-class performance.
    The renowned musician came to the vaccine center on Saturday, March 13, to get his second dose of the vaccine. He came with his wife Jill Hornor and brought along his cello. On their Facebook page, Berkshire Community College posted videos of the cellist sitting against the wall with his instrument in hand.

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    During the 15-minute stay in the observation room, Yo-Yo Ma played Franz Schubert’s “Ave Maria” and the prelude to Bach’s “Cello Suite No. 1”. Berkshire wrote, “Today at the #MyBCC vaccine clinic, folks waiting in the observation area were graced by the musical talents of amazing cellist Yo-Yo Ma!” with three smiley emoticons ending the thanking post.
    The post was later swarmed by many comments and the community showed their gratitude. “WOW, what a treat!! How lucky for all those who were there. Getting protected physically by the vaccine and then boosted spiritually by none other than Yo-Yo Ma, one of the greatest musicians of our time,” Emily Chuo wrote.
    “Beautiful!! Great way to help with some vaccine anxiety too!” Rachel Deschamps added. “Yo-Yo Ma is such a wonderful soul. He has been entertaining us throughout the pandemic. Check out his videos over the past year on YouTube,” Charlotte Libov noted.
    Born in Paris, France, on October 7, 1955, Yo-Yo Ma reclaimed his fame after winning 18 Grammy Awards and recorded more than 90 albums. Yo-Yo was The Juilliard School and Harvard University graduate. He has made so many outstanding performances and one of them was his concert at the 2001 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal Awards. Some artists who have made collaborations with him are Carlos Santana, Odair, guitarist James Taylor and Sergio Assad.

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    Artist of the Week: Madison Beer

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    The singer finds her voice again and shows her potential as a musician with her long-awaited debut album ‘Life Support’ following the hard lessons she learned in the industry.

    Mar 15, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Madison Beer found her “Life support” in debut album. Almost nine years after gaining instant fame on the web following Justin Bieber’s approval of her rendition of Etta James’ “At Last”, the singer finally dropped a collection of songs that she’s most proud of.
    Multiple tracks in the album raked in over 1 million streams on Spotify. One of the standouts, a sultry breakup song called “Selfish”, received Gold certification for selling half a million unit since Valentine’s Day release and reached No. 19 on Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles. Meanwhile, the album rose to No. 28 in U.K. and 23 in Canada.
    The 22-year-old star actually had been working on her first album since her YouTube days, but numerous setbacks including her struggles with mental health and creative differences with label and then-manager Scooter Braun forced her to take a step back.

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    The brunette beauty felt like a “cash cow” when everyone around her told her what to do without bothering to listen to her opinions. After releasing several bubblegum songs like “Melodies” and “Unbreakable”, she realized she wanted something with more substance.
    “No one was on the same page as me. They wanted me to be ‘Melodies’ and teeny bop, and I was like, ‘No!’ I wanted to punch everyone and break out of the shell, but I was restricted by my age,” Madison opened up about her early career to Elite Daily in a recent interview.
    She eventually found her voice again with her 2018 independent mini album fittingly titled “As She Pleases”. It propelled her into the top 10 on U.S. Independent Albums chart and gave her first Gold plaque with empowerment anthem “Home With You”.
    While she’s no longer an independent artist when releasing “Life Support”, she made sure she continued to have full control over her art. The album was packed with messages about relationships and life lessons that she conveyed beautifully with her sultry voice.

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    Tim Burgess Admits to Be Working on Solo Album During COVID-19 Lockdown

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    Though he has been busy recording fresh songs at Rockfield Studios in Wales, the lead singer of The Charlatans assures that his band will start to work on new album as soon as they are able to meet up.

    Mar 15, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Tim Burgess is holed up in a studio in Wales during lockdown, recording a new solo album.
    The 53-year-old singer has been busy during the COVID-19 lockdown hosting #TimsTwitterListeningParty nights, which has seen music stars such as Sir Paul McCartney, Iron Maiden, Liam Gallagher and Spandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp all answer fans’ questions on the social media site during listen-alongs of their albums.
    But Tim is not just content with being a social media sensation and has been busy penning tracks for another LP and he has been busy recording his fresh songs at Rockfield Studios in Wales.
    Spilling on his new project on the “Rockonteurs” podcast, he said, “I’ve been at Rockfield in Wales, all wearing masks and that. I’m doing a solo record. I’m with two others, they’re both engineers and producers. One is more electronic and the other one plays drums, it’s a nice combination.”

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    “I’ve got quite a lot of songs. I do them all on voice memos really, on my phone. Sometimes I’ll use a drum beat from a YouTube tutorial just to keep me in time. I just write at home and try and do it every day and see what comes out really.”
    But Tim has assured fans of The Charlatans that they are not done and says as soon as lockdown measures are lifted they will all meet up and start work on another album, their first since 2017’s “Different Days”.
    Admitting he wanted to keep busy on a solo project before the “One To Another” band get together again, he said, “The Charlatans is a completely different thing. We all get together and bring things, unfinished things, together and see if it kind of works. With my stuff I write the songs, and then try and work out the best way for people to be able to listen to them.”
    “In this situation [COVID] it’s easier than saving them than waiting for the band.”
    “The band will meet very quickly, as soon as lockdown is over. I think we’ve always tried to be open with what The Charlatans can sound like, what would be amazing would be to all find out together; the audience to find out what kind of sound we’re going to make, the band to find out what kind of sound we’re going to make. We don’t know and that’s the good thing.”

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    Grammys 2021: Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion Deliver Sultry Performance, Doja Cat Goes Futuristic

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    The ‘Bodak Yellow’ hitmaker and her ‘WAP’ collaborator bring the heat with their joint performance, while the ‘Say So’ songstress wows during her laser-packed set.

    Mar 15, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion heated up the stage at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards. The duo delivered a show-stopping performance of their controversial, yet hit song at the Sunday, March 14 show.
    Megan started it off solo, performing her “Good News” single “Body” on a set that captured the glitz and allure of old Hollywood. Donning a silver long-sleeve body suit, she showed off her signature booty shaking moves, before delivering her Grammy-winning single “Savage”. While Beyonce Knowles didn’t appear to sing her part on the remix, Megan clearly owned the stage as she nailed the choreography, joined by suited male dancers.
    The stage then transitioned to a futuristic set, from where Cardi delivered her hit “WAP” in a metallic pink suit. Megan later joined the “Bodak Yellow” hitmaker, showcasing provocative dance moves for their first televised performance of the track.
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    Doja Cat also gave a futuristic vibe during her own performance of “Say So”. Donning a black leotard, she performed from a laser-packed set. “I haven’t been waiting for this for my whole life, I’ve been preparing,” she said in a voiceover before breaking into her rendition of her hit.
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    Also being basked in the laser beams was Bad Bunny, who performed “Dakiti” with his collaborator Jhay Cortez. He dressed up in a puffy jacket with futuristic-looking sunglasses, while standing on a towering platform, before Jhay appeared during the latter portion of the song.

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    Maren Morris and John Mayer delivered another duet performance that night, singing “The Bones” off her 2019 second studio album “Girl”. She looked stunning in a red silky dress with a thigh-high slit, as John stood a bit far left and behind while strumming his guitar.
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    Billie Eilish, Miranda Lambert, Post Malone, South Korean pop sensation BTS (Bangtan Boys) and Lil Baby were also among the performers at the event. Earlier that night, Lionel Richie led a tribute to Kenny Rogers with a performance of “Lady”, Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak sang “Tall Sally” and “Good Golly Miss Molly” to honor the late Little Richard, before Roddy Ricch wrapped up the ceremony with “The Box”.
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    Grammys 2021: Taylor Swift Nabs Album of the Year With 'Folklore' – See the Full Winner List

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    Alongside her crew, the singer takes the stage to accept the honor and gives a shout-out to her boyfriend Joe Alwyn, whom she says was the first person to listen to the chart-topping album

    Mar 15, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Congratulations are in order for Taylor Swift. The “Cardigan” singer was honored with one of the biggest prizes at the 2021 Grammy Awards which took place on Sunday, March 14 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
    Taylor’s chart-topping album “Folklore” earned her the trophy for Album of the Year category. She successfully beat other nominees for the category including Jhene Aiko’s “Chilombo”, Black Pumas’ “Black Pumas (deluxe edition)”, Coldplay’s “Everyday life”, Jacob Collier’s “Djesse Vol. 3”, Haim’s “Women in Music Pt. III”, Dua Lipa’s “Future Nostalgia” and Post Malone’s “Hollywood’s Bleeding”.
    Alongside her crew, Taylor took the stage to accept the honor. In her acceptance speech, the singer gave her boyfriend Joe Alwyn, whom she said was the first person to listen to the album, a loving shout-out. She also mentioned that her pals Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds “are the second and third people.” Concluding her speech, Taylor said, “We’ll never forget that you did this for us.”
    Tonight was such a magical night for Taylor. In addition to winning the prestigious award, the singer made her return to the Grammys stage after 5 years, delivering a showstopping medley performance of her albums “Folklore” and Evermore”.

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    That night also featured Billie Eilish snagged one of the biggest awards. The Grammy winner took home the trophy for Record of the Year for her track “Everything I Wanted”, edging out fellow nominees including “Black Parade” (Beyonce Knowles), “Colors” (Black Pumas), “Rockstar” (DaBaby feat. Roddy Ricch), “Don’t Start Now” (Dua Lipa), “Circles” (Post Malone) and “Savege” (Megan Thee Stallion feat. Beyonce). Billie won the same category last year with her popular song “Bad Guy”.
    As for Dua, who collected six nominations this year, the “New Rules” hitmaker was named as the winner of Best Pop Vocal Album with her hit set “Future Nostalgia”. Meanwhile, Harry Styles won Best Pop Solo Performance for his single “Watermelon Sugar”.
    Earlier that night, Megan Thee Stallion was named as the Best New Artist with H.E.R. winning Song of the Year for her track “I Can’t Breathe”. Also among winners at the 2021 Grammy Awards were Bad Bunny, John Legend, Kanye West and Beyonce Knowles as well as her daughter Blue Ivy.
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    Winners at the 2020 Grammy Awards:
    Album of the Year: “Folklore” – Taylor Swift
    Record of the Year: “Bad Guy”- Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell (Billie Eilish)
    Song of the Year: “I Can’t Breathe”- H.E.R.
    Best New Artist: Megan Thee Stallion
    Best Pop Vocal Album: “Future Nostalgia- Dua Lipa
    Best Pop Solo Performance: “Watermelon Sugar” – Harry Styles
    Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: “Rain on Me” – Lady GaGa & Ariana Grande
    Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album: “American Standard” – James Taylor
    Best Dance Recording: “10%” – Kaytranada feat. Kali Uchis
    Best Dance/Electronic Album: “Bubba ” – Kaytranada
    Best Rock Performance: “Shameika” – Fiona Apple
    Best Rock Song: “Stay High” – Brittany Howard, songwriters (Brittany Howard)
    Best Rock Album: “The New Abnormal” – The Strokes
    Best R&B Performance: “Come Home” – Anderson .Paak & Andre 3000 a.k.a. Andre Benjamin
    Best Traditional R&B Performance: “Black Parade” – Beyonce Knowles
    Best R&B Song: “Better Than I Imagine” – Robert Glasper, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Gabriella Wilson, songwriter (Robert Glasper, featuring H.E.R. and Meshell Ndegeocello)
    Best Latin Pop or Urban Album: “YHLQMDLG” – Bad Bunny
    Best Rap Album: “King’s Disease” – Nas
    Best Rap Performance: “Savage” – Megan Thee Stallion feat. Beyonce Knowles
    Best Melodic Rap Performance: “Lockdown” – Anderson .Paak
    Best Rap Song: “Savage” – Beyonce Knowles, Shawn Carter, Brittany Hazzard, Derrick Milano, Terius Nash, Megan Pete, Bobby Session Jr., Jordan Kyle Lanier Thorpe, and Anthony White, songwriters, songwriters Megan Thee Stallion feat. Beyonce Knowles
    Best R&B Album: “Bigger Love” – John Legend
    Best Country Solo Performance: “When My Amy Prays” – Vince Gill
    Best Country Duo/Group Performance: “10,000 Hours” – Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber
    Best Country Song: “Crowded Table” – Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby and Lori McKenna, songwriters (The Highwomen)
    Best Country Album: “Wildcard” – Miranda Lambert
    Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media: “Jojo Rabbit” – Various artists
    Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media: “Joker” – Hildur Gudnadottir, composer
    Best Song Written for Visual Media: “No Time to Die” – Billie Eilish and Finneas, songwriters (Billie Eilish)
    Best Music Video: “Brown Skin Girl” – Beyonce Knowles
    Best Music Film: “Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice” – Linda Ronstadt

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