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    Gary Barlow Joins Forces With Peter Andre for New Music Project

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    The Take That frontman is uncovered to have encouraged the ‘Mysterious Girl’ hitmaker to get back in the studio after the two of them did one of the former’s virtual ‘Crooner Sessions’ gigs.

    Feb 22, 2021
    AceShowbiz – British pop star Gary Barlow has teamed up with Australian singer Peter Andre for a new project.
    The “Mysterious Girl” hitmaker joined the Take That frontman during his online “Crooner Sessions” virtual gigs last year (2020), and Barlow not only encouraged his pal to start working on new material, but also suggested they collaborate in the studio.
    Writing in his new! magazine column, the “All Night All Right” singer revealed, “I did a Q&A [question and answer session] on my YouTube channel and was asked what made me decide to get back in the studio and actually stick to it.”
    “Randomly, I got the push from two people. One was [his son] Junior telling me to write something cool, current, and fresh.”

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    “The other was Gary Barlow. Gary and I did one of his ‘Crooner Sessions’ last year in the first lockdown and afterwards I sent him songs I had written and he basically told me to get my bum back in the studio and release some music.”
    “So now I’m working on two projects – one album that I plan to release soon, and another separate project with Gary. Watch this space!”
    And Peter’s eldest son, 15-year-old Junior, whose mother is the star’s ex-wife and former glamour model Katie Price, has also been joining his dad at work.
    He added, “Things are coming together in the studio and I’m working hard to get the album I want.”
    “Junior has been in with me at weekends and he’s really enjoying the experience.”

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    Artist of the Week: Pooh Shiesty

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    The ‘Back in Blood’ rapper gains momentum with his first commercial mixtape ‘Shiesty Season’ as he breaks into Billboard charts and puts his name on numerous artist-to-watch lists.

    Feb 22, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Pooh Shiesty is putting his name on the map with his debut mixtape “Shiesty Season”. The 21-year-old Memphis upstart released his first commercial record and linked with a number of fellow rising hip-hop stars, less than a year after he was taken under Gucci Mane’s wing on 1017 Records.
    “You getting Big Shiest on this mixtape – I’m touching on all categories. Expect me getting versatile. It’s lit,” he told Zane Lowe on Apple Music Radio show before dropping the mixtape. He said in another radio interview, “I switched it up a lot. I got songs from every genre. I’m bringing it to y’all.”
    The hip-hop star didn’t disappoint as he dropped “Back in Blood”. Featuring Lil Durk, the single is a tribute to Durk’s late labelmate King Von. Shiesty broke into top 20 on Billboard Hot 100 as the track became one of the new favorites, peaking at No. 17 on the chart and climbing up to No. 8 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.

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    He additionally scored two more Hot 100 entries with a follow-up single “Neighbors” which featured Big30 and Durkio’s song “Should’ve Ducked” from his latest studio album “The Voice”. The tracks rose to No. 51 and No. 53 respectively on the U.S. singles chart.
    Shiesty’s star shone equally bright on Billboard Hot 200 as his mixtape bowed at No. 4 on the chart. Powered by collaborations with his mentor Gucci Mane, 21 Savage, Tay Keith, Foogiano, Choppa Wop, Lil Hank, and Guwop, the record also reached No. 2 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
    His impressive feats prompted Billboard to name him one of the 2021 Artists to Watch in January and crowned him the Hip-Hop and R&B Rookie of the Month in February.
    On top of that, the rapper, real name Lontrell Denell Williams Jr., appeared on Spotify’s “Rap Caviar” as one of their 10 Artists to Watch in 2021. He’s also ranked third on Rolling Stone’s “Breakthrough 25”, occupied No. 30 on Billboard’s Emerging Artists chart, and spent more than 20 weeks atop Pandora’s Trendsetter Chart.

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    Morgan Wallen Breaks New Records as 'Dangerous' Leads Billboard 200 for 6 Weeks

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    With the new milestone, the country singer’s album, that was released on January 8, marks the third album that has spent at least six weeks at No. 1 on the chart in the last five years.

    Feb 22, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Morgan Wallen’s “Dangerous: The Double Album” remains atop Billboard 200 chart for a sixth consecutive week. The set, which was released five weeks ago, earned 93,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the week ending February 18, according to MRC Data.
    Of the number, SEA units comprise 81,000. It equals to 112.11 million on-demand streams of the album’s song. Meanwhile, 10,000 are made up from album sales with TEA units comprising 2,000. With the new milestone, the country singer’s “Dangerous” marks the third album that has spent at least six weeks at No. 1 on the chart in the last five years. The other two are Taylor Swift’s “Folklore” (8 weeks) and Drake’s “Views” (13 weeks).
    Additionally, “Dangerous” is the first country album by a man that has six total weeks at No. 1 since Garth Brooks’ “The Hits” led the chart for eight nonconsecutive weeks back in 1995. The album is also the first non-best-of country album by a man with six total weeks at No. 1 since Brooks’ “The Chase” that ruled the chart for seven weeks in 1992.

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    Back to this week’s chart, The Weeknd’s “After Hours” soars high from No. 37-2 with 42,000 equivalent album units earned. Also rising this week is Lil Durk’s “The Voice” as it climbs up from No. 5 to No. 3 after earning 40,000 equivalent album units. As for Pop Smoke’s former leader “Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon”, it ascends from No. 6 to No. 4 with 38,000 units.
    Trailing behind is Pooh Shiesty’s “Shiesty Season” which dips one spot from No. 4 to No. 5 with 37,000 units. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift’s “Evermore” returns to the Top 10 as it rises from No. 11 to No. 6 with 33,000 equivalent album units earned. Another album that bounces back to the Top 10 this week is Dua Lipa’s “Future Nostalgia”. It climbs from No. 21 to No. 7 with 32,000 units following the album’s deluxe reissue on February 12.
    Occupying No. 8 is The Weeknd’s “The Highlights” as it plummets from No. 2 to No. 8 with 31,000 equivalent album units. Ariana Grande’s “Positions” is down from No. 7 to No. 9 with 30,000 equivalent album units with Juice WRLD’s “Legends Never Die” rounding out the Top 10 after descending from No. 8 to No. 10 with 28,000 units.
    Top Ten of Billboard 200:
    “Dangerous: The Double Album” – Morgan Wallen (93,000 units)
    “After Hours” – The Weeknd (42,000 units)
    “The Voice” – Lil Durk (40,000 units)
    “Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon” – Pop Smoke (38,000 units)
    “Shiesty Season” – Pooh Shiesty (37,000 units)
    “Evermore” – Taylor Swift (33,000 units)
    “Future Nostalgia” – Dua Lipa (32,000 units)
    “The Highlights” – The Weeknd (31,000 units)
    “Positions” – Ariana Grande (30,000 units)
    “Legends Never Die” – Juice WRLD (28,000 units)

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    Harry Styles Gets Candid About When He Created His Worst Music

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    When admitting that he has since learned to take a more laid back approach, the One Direction member claims to have found confidence as solo artist because of fans’ warm welcome.

    Feb 22, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Pop star Harry Styles has learned not to try too hard when he’s in the recording studio, because it often results in his “worst music”.
    The “Fine Line” hitmaker has learned to take a more laid back approach to creating new material in order to showcase his most authentic self.
    He said, “I have always made my worst music when I’m trying the hardest and when it feels a little bit too easy and feels a bit safe and it’s just like, ‘Oh yeah, this is what people want’. I try to write music as a fan of music. I just don’t really know how else to do it, I guess.”
    “Ultimately, everyone who works in music are just fans. Like, I’m just a fan of music and get to make some, so I try to make it from that perspective.”

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    Harry finally felt confidence as a solo artist when he was given a warm welcome by fans at his post-One Direction shows.
    Speaking on SiriusXM, he added, “The confidence came after feeling accepted by the crowds. When I went out to do shows on my own, I was amazed people were coming to see me.”
    His music career aside, Harry recently made headlines for his relationship with Olivia Wilde. The “Don’t Worry Darling” co-stars first sparked romance rumors when they were filmed attending his manager Jeffrey Azoff’s wedding together over the weekend. In the clip published by Page Six, the pair walked and held hands at the venue which took place at San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, California.
    Prior to dating Harry, Olivia was engaged to comedian Jason Sudeikis, whom she shares two children with, for seven years. As for Harry, the musician was last linked romantically to several names including Camille Rowe, Taylor Swift and British presenter Caroline Flack.

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    DaBaby Reacts to Backlash Following Bizarre JoJo Siwa Diss in New Song

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    Following DaBaby’s clarification of the name-drop of the former child star, some Internet users jump to the ‘Masterpiece’ spitter’s defense as one writes in an Instagram comment, ‘Y’all just don’t understand his word play.’

    Feb 22, 2021
    AceShowbiz – DaBaby released a new freestyle on Saturday, February 20 and he successfully confused fans as he appeared to diss former child star JoJo Siwa. Titled “Beatbox Freestyle”, the song saw the “ROCKSTAR” spitter taking aim at the 17-year-old YouTube star.
    “Turn me up, n***a gon’ see why/ N***a, you a b***h, JoJo Siwa (B***h),” so he rapped in his version of Spotem Gottem’s “Beatbox”. While the rhyme matched perfectly, fans couldn’t help but criticize DaBaby for the name-drop as blogger Perez Hilton wrote on Twitter, “DaBaby is disrespecting our queen #JoJoSiwa! Oh, hell no!!!.”
    A fan of the “Dance Moms” alum chimed in, “what kind of beef could DaBaby possibly have with JoJo Siwa.” Someone else added, “Out of all the people on the INTERNET… jojo siwa…. girl wut?”
    DaBaby apparently caught wind of the backlash and responded in a tweet. ” I love Twitter bruh,” so the rapper wrote alongside several laughing and crying emojis. “I ‘Siwa’ I’m not like the rest of you n****s.”

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    In a follow-up tweet, DaBaby revealed that he had no hard feelings for the former child star and it was all love for her. “@itsjojosiwa my 3 year old princess is your number 1 fan. I bought her every product you have out. She think she you,” he wrote on the blue bird app. “Don’t let em trick you into thinking id ever have a problem with you. My word play just went over their heads. All love on my end shawty, Keep shinning!”

    The hip-hop star continued to poke fun at his own word play as he added in a separate tweet, “I don’t ‘Siwa’ they so mad either bae.”
    Following the clarification, some Internet users jumped to DaBaby’s defense. “Y’all just don’t understand his word play,” one noted in an Instagram comment. “IT’S SAD THAT ARTIST HAVE TO EVEN EXPLAIN THEMSELVES. MY GOSH,” another fan added. “Y’all definitely stretched it. The word play was obvious,” someone chimed in.
    JoJo, meanwhile, has yet to comment on the name-drop.

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    Fela Kuti Takes Early Lead as Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Voting Begins

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    The late Nigerian musical icon has become a frontrunner to be one of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees as the public voting for Class of 2021 has begun.

    Feb 21, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Late Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti has emerged as a front-runner for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame a week after voting for the Class of 2021 began.
    The Nigerian superstar has scored 140,000 fan votes, according to Rock Hall officials – 30,000 more than Tina Turner in second place and 60,000 more than third-placed Foo Fighters.
    The official 2021 Rock Hall class will be announced in May.
    Iron Maiden, Mary J. Blige, and Jay-Z are also among the artists in consideration for induction.

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    Announced earlier this month, the list has 16 nominees that also include the likes of Dionne Warwick, LL Cool J, the Go-Go’s, Carole King, Kate Bush, Devo, Chaka Khan, Todd Rundgren, the New York Dolls, and Rage Against the Machine.
    “This remarkable ballot reflects the diversity and depth of the artists and music the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame celebrates” said John Sykes, the chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation in a press release obtained People. “These Nominees have left an indelible impact on the sonic landscape of the world and influenced countless artists that have followed them.”
    Music fans can cast their votes for their favourite stars beginning Wednesday through 30 April, on the Rock Halls website.
    Meanwhile, Ohio music lovers can also vote in-person at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum.
    The Hall is still hoping that the COVID situation will improve to allow for a live induction ceremony in the fall, after last year’s class had to settle for a taped HBO special.

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    HAIM Re-Release Third Album With Taylor Swift Collaboration

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    Danielle, Este and Alana Haim announce they include collaborations with the ‘Evermore’ singer and Thundercat in the extended version of their latest album ‘Women In Music Pt. III.’

    Feb 21, 2021
    AceShowbiz – HAIM have released their expanded edition of “Women In Music Pt. III” featuring Taylor Swift and Thundercat.
    After the “Want You Back” group teased fans about Taylor Swift’s appearance on their new version of “Gasoline”, Haim has the extended LP with their remix featuring their close pal, who told them the track was her favourite on the 2020 record.
    The expanded album also features Los Angeles musician Thundercat on a new cut of “3 AM”.
    On how Taylor and Thundercat came to feature on the tracks, Haim – comprising sisters Danielle, Este and Alana Haim – explained on Instagram, “gasoline (feat. taylor swift) + 3 am (feat. thundercat) out now!! since we released wimpiii in june, taylor had always told us that gasoline was her favorite. so when we were thinking about ways to reimagine some of the tracks from the record, we immediately thought of her. she brought such amazing ideas and new imagery to the song and truly gave it a new life. thank you @taylorswift for adding your incredible voice and spirit to a track that means so much to us.”

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    They also added thanks to pal Thundercat, who “hopped on the song and put his magical twist on it.”
    Eagle-eyed Swifties had spotted the collaboration was registered with ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers), and the trio also shared a snippet of the new version “Gasoline”, which features backing vocals by the cardigan hitmaker on TikTok.
    The siblings posted a clip of them driving in a car with the song blasting on the stereo and captioned it, “Uh oh.”
    The pop group had directed fans to TikTok with a tweet which read, “Tik tok tik tok tik tok (sic).”
    Haim recently teamed up with the 31-year-old Grammy-winner on the track “No Body, No Crime” on her album “Evermore”.

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    Carrie Underwood to Join Cece Winans' Livestream, Madison Beer to Headline Her Own Virtual Gig

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    The ‘Jesus, Take the Wheel’ hitmaker is set to make a special appearance at ‘An Evening of Thanksgiving’ while the ‘Life Support’ singer will sing her entire album at her own online concert.

    Feb 21, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Carrie Underwood is to make a special appearance on gospel singer Cece Winans’ upcoming “An Evening of Thanksgiving” livestream concert this Sunday (21Feb21).
    The country singer, who features on Winans’ upcoming gospel album “My Saviour”, will perform “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” on the evening, and told fans she’s more than a little excited about the gig.
    “I’m looking forward to being a part of CeCe’s night of Thanksgiving and so happy she asked me to be a part of it,” she said in a video announcing her participation in the concert. “Hope you’ll join us on February 21st!”
    Winans will also be joined virtually by Tauren Wells and her brother Marvin Winans.
    For tickets to the livestream, which kicks off at 7pm CST, visit: eventbrite.com.

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    In another news, Madison Beer will perform tracks from her debut album “Life Support” during a global streaming experience on 7 March (21).
    According to a press release, the pop star will “capture her coming-of-age storytelling through a stunning visual narrative” and will perform her record in its entirety before taking part in an interactive panel conversation with fans.
    “I can’t wait to perform my entire album for you. i hope to see you there,” she wrote on Instagram.
    There will be four airings of the concert depending on timezone – at 8pm ET and 8pm PT on 6 March, and 8pm AEDT and 8pm GMT on 7 March.
    For tickets, visit: ticketmasterpartners.com.

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