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    Drake Says New Album 'Certified Lover Boy' Is 'Currently Being Chef'd'

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    The ‘Toosie Slide’ hitmaker promises his next studio installment is coming soon as he tides fans over by releasing a follow-up to his 2018 mini album ‘Scary Hours’.

    Mar 7, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Drake has promised fans “Certified Lover Boy” is “in the pot and coming soon.”
    The “Toosie Slide” hitmaker has given an update on the delayed record and teased it’s “currently being chef’d in every way possible” as he revealed that he’s been cooking up tunes once again with Noel Cadastre and Noah ’40’ Shebib.
    Speaking on OVO Sound Radio, he continued, “I don’t have an exact date, but it’s in the pot and it’s coming soon.”
    This week (end07Mar21) saw the 34-year-old rapper release three news songs on “Scary Hours 2”.

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    After teasing a follow-up to his 2018 EP “Scary Hours”, the hip-hop superstar delivered three new tracks on the sequel, “What’s Next”, “Wants and Needs” featuring Lil Baby, and “Lemon Pepper Freestyle” with Rick Ross.
    “Certified Lover Boy” was delayed in order for Drake to focus on his recovery from knee surgery.
    The album was originally scheduled for release early this year.
    “I was planning to release my album this month but between surgery and rehab my energy has been dedicated to recovery,” he explained to his online devotees on Instagram Story. “I’m blessed to be back on my feet feeling great and focused on the album, but CLB won’t be dropping in January. I’m looking forward to sharing it with you all in 2021. (sic)”
    While details of the album are still sketchy, the rapper previously said his new music might draw mixed response, just like the reaction he got for his 2016 record. “They hated on Views just like they will CLB (Certified Lover Boy) but it’s music to evolve to,” he said.

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    Myleene Klass Blames Hear'Say Messy Breakup for Her Refusal to Reunion

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    During an appearance on Sink The Pink’s ‘Pop Tarts’ Instagram Live, the ‘Dancing on Ice’ contestant admits to have been approached by ex-bandmate Suzanne Shaw about the get-together.

    Mar 6, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Myleene Klass didn’t want to reunite with Hear’Say because she resented being the one left to deal with their messy breakup.
    The “Pure and Simple” hitmakers, which also included Kym Marsh, Suzanne Shaw, Noel Sullivan and Danny Foster, mark 20 years since they were formed on TV show “Popstars” this year (2021). And though they had been rumored to get back together, the 42-year-old pianist turned down an approach – partly because she was very busy, but also because she’s still unhappy about how things ended.
    Kym quit the group in December 2001 amid rumors of tension between her and Myleene, but failed to tell her bandmates before the news was made public, creating a “bitter” atmosphere.
    And during an appearance on Sink The Pink’s “Pop Tarts” Instagram Live, Myleene explained, “You’ve got to remember though, for me, I feel like I was the last to leave the band as I was the one to turn the lights out in the office.”
    “I had to walk into a massive brand [meeting] and they said, ‘What are we gonna do now? We’ve got half a million Easter eggs and there’s five of you on them’ and I’m 21 years old going, ‘umm.’ ”
    “They want their money back and I’m like, ‘I don’t have it. I assure you I don’t have that money for your half a million pound easter egg deposit.’ Every day there is a member depleting, so I remember having to close down the books on that kind of stuff, shut down the accounts.”

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    Myleene also revealed Suzanne visited her at home last year to urge her to take part in the reunion, but she wouldn’t change her mind.
    “There was definitely talk last year,” she continued. “Suzie came to my house just to have the discussion. I said, ‘look at the minute, I have so much on.’ ”
    The “Dancing on Ice” contestant recalled how devastated she was when the band, which ultimately replaced Kym with Johnny Shentall, went their separate ways.
    “It’s funny, isn’t it, because it’s 20 years ago. So, if I asked you what happened around the photocopier in the office 20 years ago, you can’t really remember,” she mused. “But, of course, it was sad when it ended because we thought we were going to be bigger than U2. Well, I did. I don’t know what everyone else thought.”
    Despite Myleene’s repeated public refusals to be part of a reunion, Kym recently insisted they will mark the milestone in some way.
    She said, “We’d like to give a little nod to the fact that it’s 20 years. What we’ll do, I have no idea. But we’d like to do something to mark the occasion — we’ll have to wait and see…”

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    Bruno Mars Responds to Cultural Appropriation Accusations

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    The ‘That’s What I Like’ hitmaker addresses the accusations in an episode of ‘The Breakfast Club’, telling host Charlamagne Tha God that his music ‘comes from love’

    Mar 6, 2021
    AceShowbiz – While his music is critically acclaimed, Bruno Mars has faced accusations of cultural appropriation throughout his career. The “Versace on the Floor” singer has finally addressed the matter during his appearance on “The Breakfast Club” interview alongside his Silk Sonic teammate Anderson .Paak.
    “People love to accuse you of being a cultural thief, which I find interesting because you are a person of color,” host Charlamagne Tha God said to the biracial singer. “What would you say to those people?”
    Sharing that he has always given credit to the funk, R&B and pop artists who appeared before him, Bruno responded, “I would say: You can’t look at an interview, you can’t find an interview where I’m not talking about the entertainers that’ve come before me. And the only reason why I’m here is because of James Brown, is because of Prince, [Michael Jackson]–that’s the only reason why I’m here.”

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    The “24K Magic” artist went on to say, “I’m growing up as a kid, watching Bobby Brown [and] saying, ‘OK, if that’s what it takes to make it, then I’ve got to learn how to do the running man, I’ve got to learn how to do the moon walk.’ That’s it.” Bruno also insisted that “this music comes from love, and if you can’t hear that, then I don’t know what to tell you.”
    He further noted that it was totally normal for musicians to learn something from artists who came before them. “What is the point if us, as musicians, can’t learn from the guys that’ve come before us? What did they do?” he questioned.
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    When asked if the criticism made him upset, Bruno said, “It comes with the gig. And there’s real merit to what people are saying about Black entertainers not getting their flowers, and I’m championing with that, I’m with that … I understand, but it’s just Twitter.”

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    Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak Debut Silk Sonic's First Single

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    The pair have launched ‘Leave the Door Open’, their first single as a duo, as they are gearing up for the release of their upcoming debut studio album titled ‘An Evening With Silk Sonic’.

    Mar 6, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak have released Silk Sonic’s first single, “Leave the Door Open”.
    The pair have teamed up to record an album called “An Evening With Silk Sonic”, and the first tune from the record – which also features “special guest host” Bootsy Collins – is out now with a music video, which sees them dripping in pieces from Bruno’s Lacoste x Ricky Regal Collection.
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    The “Finesse” singer has just teamed up with Lacoste to launch his new lifestyle brand, Ricky Regal.
    “Inspired by a lust for life and an entrepreneurial Midas touch, the collection bridges Bruno’s enigmatic personality and distinct style with Lacoste’s iconic blend of sport and luxury,” the company said in a statement.

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    Teasing the new single and record from his new outfit, Bruno previously tweeted, “We locked in and made an album. The band’s called Silk Sonic. First song drops next Friday 3/5. (sic)”
    Rapper Anderson tweeted, “WE MADE AN ALBUM!! YALL GET THE FIRST SONG NEXT FRIDAY 3/5!! ROCKET EMOJIS AND ALL THAT!!! (sic)”
    The pair are no strangers to working together, after they toured with each other on the 35-year-old singer’s “24K Magic World Tour” in 2017.
    Bruno hasn’t dropped an album since 2016’s “24K Magic”.
    Details of their upcoming collaborative album are still sketchy, but there was speculation that the pair had worked on new material with Chic guitarist Nile Rodgers and a member of Disclosure after a video emerged on social media of the quartet at the famous Abbey Road Studios in London.

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    Drake Releases Three New Songs From 'Scary Hours 2'

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    The ‘Scorpion’ star has delighted his loyal devotees as he releases three tracks from a follow-up to his 2018 mini album ‘Scary Hours’ to tide fans over his next studio installment.

    Mar 6, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Drake has released three news songs on “Scary Hours 2”.
    After teasing a follow-up to his 2018 EP “Scary Hours”, the hip-hop superstar has delivered three new tracks on the sequel: “What’s Next”, “Wants and Needs” featuring Lil Baby, and “Lemon Pepper Freestyle” with Rick Ross.
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    Fans are currently awaiting a release date for the rapper’s upcoming album, “Certified Lover Boy”, which he delayed to focus on his recovery from knee surgery.
    The LP was set to arrive in January (21), but he decided to push back the release because all of his “energy” went into healing from the operation he had last year.
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    In a statement to fans on his Instagram Story, Drake wrote, “I was planning to release my album this month but between surgery and rehab my energy has been dedicated to recovery.”
    “I’m blessed to be back on my feet feeling great and focused on the album, but CLB won’t be dropping in January. I’m looking forward to sharing it with you all in 2021. (sic)”
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    So far, the Grammy-winner has released the lead single, “Laugh Now Cry Later”, featuring Lil Durk.
    Drake previously admitted he expects some people to “hate on” his new record like they did 2016’s “Views”.
    Responding to a fan who said “Views” “be hittin’ different” four years later, Drake replied, “They hated on Views just like they will CLB (Certified Lover Boy) but it’s music to evolve to.”
    Drake’s last studio album was 2018’s “Scorpion”.

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    Justin Bieber Robs a Bank for Love in 'Hold On' Music Video

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    ‘The song is just a hopeful record of just holding on,’ the ‘Love Yourself’ hitmaker explains the song, which will be included in his upcoming sixth album ‘Justice’.

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    AceShowbiz – Justin Bieber has finally released the music video for his latest single “Hold On”. Unveiled on Thursday, March 4, the visuals sees the Canadian heartthrob being on the run after robbing a bank to save the love of his life.
    The video, which is directed by Collin Tilley, opens with Justin trying to escape from police as he rides a motorbike. Later, the scene cuts to him suffering a gunshot wound.
    In the flashback scene, it is revealed Justin’s girlfriend is having a deadly disease. Struggling with the medical bills, Justin is forced to commit a crime by robbing a bank. However, his plan doesn’t work out because authorities arrive before he can flee the scene.

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    “I need you to hold on/ Heaven is a place not too far away/ We all know I should be the one to say we all make mistakes/ (We all make mistakes),” Justin sings in the chorus. “Take my hand and hold on/ Tell me everything that you need to say/ Cause I know how it feels to be someone/ Feels to be someone who loses their way.”
    “The song is just a hopeful record of just holding on, because a lot of us want to give up at times,” Justin explains the song, which will be included in his upcoming sixth album “Justice”. “There’s a lot to look forward to. There’s a lot we can’t control sometimes, but there’s always hope.”
    Elaborating the new direction that his music will take with his next album, the husband of Hailey Baldwin shares, “In a time when there’s so much wrong with this broken planet we all crave healing and justice for humanity. In creating this album my goal is to make music that will provide comfort, to make songs that people can relate to and connect to so they feel less alone.”

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    Tory Lanez's New Album 'Playboy' Comes 'From a Place of Hurt and Vulnerability'

    Dubbed an RnB capsule, the newly-released project, which features a Chris Brown-assisted track, captures the Canadian artist’s ’emotions caused by a breakup that left him vulnerable.’

    Mar 5, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Tory Lanez shows his vulnerable side in his new album “Playboy”. Dubbed an R&B capsule, the seventh studio album from the Canadian artist just dropped on midnight Friday, March 5 and he describes the creative process behind the project in a press release.
    “Emotionally, I was able to flow creatively. Some of my best creations come out when I’m vulnerable,” he explains. “This is me being as honest as I can be on a record. For the first time in a long time, I was writing R&B from a place of hurt and vulnerability, Unlike a lot of my other R&B which is based on the pure vibe and catchy melodies.”
    Lanez additionally reveals his objective with the album, “I want my listeners to walk away with an understanding of how my emotions are and I want them to understand that this is an honest depiction of how I feel about relationships and people that are close to me.”
    Off the twelve tracks in the album, “Deceiving Eve” is perhaps the best to convey Lanez’s emotions as it is the song he felt the most vulnerable of the project. The album also also features “Feels” as the lead track. Featuring R&B crooner Chris Brown, the song is described as a seductive ballad that showcases the two singers rhapsodizing over bedroom antics.
    Breezy also appears in the music video directed by Christian Breslauer, which was released on February 20. On working with Brown, Lanez says, “Me and my Bro are not playing. This song is kicking off my new capsule ‘PLAYBOY’. This is one of my favorite bangers to date. It’s R&B season.”

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    Ahead of the “Playboy” release, Lanez debuted three unreleased tracks as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) through a collaboration with leading blockchain company Bondly.Finance. This unorthodox approach pairs rare digital art with music where fan’s and NFT collectors are able to prove ownership of these items through the blockchain.
    By taking this approach, Lanez becomes the highest streamed, independent artist to release full songs as NFT’s prior to the album’s release on other digital platforms. “This album is one of the biggest releases of my career, so I had to make the release strategy bigger than ever,” says Lanez. “This meant getting the tracks to my superfans early before the album hits on Friday. So I’m dropping my first NFT, allowing 450 fans to get 3 unreleased tracks from my discography and a chance to meet and hang out with me digitally.”
    The three songs include two from his upcoming album “Playboy” and one from his yet to be announced 80’s themed album.
    “Playboy” is available for stream and download here.

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    Adam Levine Says Maroon 5's New Album Is 'Finished, Mastered, and Delivered'

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    The former judge of ‘The Voice’ talks about his band’s next studio installment, confirming that the new album is done and is expected to come out sometime soon.

    Mar 5, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Maroon 5’s new album is “done.”
    Frontman Adam Levine has confirmed the “Sugar” hitmakers finished their follow-up to 2017’s “Red Pill Blues” amid the COVID-19 pandemic and teased it’s “not far off” being released.
    “I’m going to tell you right now that the album’s done,” he grinned. “And I can tell you it’s finished, I can tell you it’s been mastered, and I can tell you it’s been delivered, but I can’t tell you when it comes out. But it’s not far off, I’ll just say that.”
    The pop star admitted 2020 was “a strange year to make an album” and he struggled to get “fired up” in the beginning, but once he started focusing on just writing songs, things took off quickly.

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    On making the record in quarantine, he told Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, “I couldn’t really be fired up the way I normally was. So I had to just kind of experiment and then try different things. And doing it all at home, and balancing everything with helping family out, and there were a lot more variables than I think … We’ve all been facing a lot more variables and unknowns over the past year, so it was a strange year to make an album. “But once we got into the rhythm of it, it was pretty easy, because I just kind of immersed myself in it, and once I kind of got lost in the process of just continuing to write songs. And it was like that’s always how it is, man. Once you get started and the snowball rolls, it’s just you’re there.”
    Maroon 5 have just dropped their collaboration with rap sensation Megan Thee Stallion, “Beautiful Mistakes”, and Adam hailed the “Savage” hitmaker for bringing “a more epic kind of climax” to the song, which sees her show off her vocal talent as well as rapping skills.
    “I told her that when we finally met up, because obviously everything was done separate,” he explained. “And when we actually saw her in person, and we shot the video together, I told her. I was like the little break where you go to the melodic thing, to be honest, it actually shows this new kind of branch of what she does, and this new versatility that she’s going to show everybody right now. And I was so, I remember when I heard it, I was like, oh, that’s big. That’s a side of her I had never really heard yet. Well, it’s one of those great songs that I think kind of continues to build. And the way she built her part was just, it couldn’t have been a more epic kind of climax for the song. I mean, it really is absolutely perfect. So, I mean, what she did was just miraculous, and it brought the song to a whole new level.”
    Listen back to the full interview on Apple Music 1 now.

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