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    Taylor Swift Remaking 'Fearless' and '1989' After Failing to Acquire Master Recordings

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    The ‘Evermore’ singer is gearing up for the release of ‘Fearless: Taylor’s Version’ and planning to follow it up later with an upgraded version of her fifth album ‘1989’.

    Feb 12, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Taylor Swift’s “Fearless” will be the first album to be re-recorded by the artist after six of her original master recordings were sold along with her former record label Big Machine Group.
    The singer announced, on “Good Morning America (GMA)” on Thursday (11Feb21), her sophomore album from 2008 – renamed “Fearless: Taylor’s Version”, will be the first in a series of full-album remakes she vowed to do over after failing to acquire her master recordings, which were initially bought by Scooter Braun, sparking a bitter row between the music icon and the mogul. It will include six never-before-heard tracks.
    A single, “Love Story”, will be released on Thursday at midnight, mirroring the lead single from the ’08 version of the album.
    “I have now finished re-recording all of Fearless which will be coming out soon,” Taylor said on “GMA”. “My version of Fearless will have 26 songs on it, because I’ve decided to add songs from the vault, which are songs that almost made the ‘Fearless album, but I’ve now gone back and recorded those so that everyone will be able to hear not only songs that made the album but the songs that almost made it. The full picture.”
    As well as appearing on GMA, the singer also updated fans about the new release on her social media.

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    “I’ve spoken a lot about why I’m remaking my first six albums, but the way I’ve chosen to do this will hopefully illuminate where I’m coming from,” Taylor wrote in her social media message. “Artists should own their own work for so many reasons, but the most screamingly obvious one is that the artist is the only one who really knows that body of work. For example, only I know which songs I wrote that almost made the ‘Fearless’ album. Songs I absolutely adored, but were held back for different reasons (don’t want too many breakup songs, don’t want too many down tempo songs, can’t fit that many songs on a physical CD).”
    She continued, “Those reasons seem unnecessary now. I’ve decided I want you to have the whole story, see the entire vivid picture, and let you into the entire dreamscape that is my ‘Fearless’ album. That’s why I’ve chosen to include 6 never before released songs on my version of this album, written when I was between the ages of 16 and 18. These were the ones it killed me to leave behind.”

    Although Taylor didn’t share a release date for the project, fans quickly picked up on the fact that capitalised letters in her social media message spell out an APRIL NINTH release date for the full album.
    “Fearless”, which marked the beginning of her crossover from country to pop, won the “Bad Blood” star her first Grammy Award for album of the year, a feat she later repeated with “1989” – which, she will also remake.
    The album is also the only album in her catalogue to be certified diamond by The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipments of more than 10 million units in the U.S.

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    Phoebe Bridgers Scoffs at Marilyn Manson's Label for Dropping Him Only After Public Shaming

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    The Grammy-nominated musician says Manson’s label should have dropped him a long time ago since his bad behaviors were an open secret in the entertainment industry.

    Feb 12, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Phoebe Bridgers has slammed Marilyn Manson’s record label for only dropping the singer after abuse allegations against him were made public.
    The “Kyoto” star, who admitted that she stopped being a fan of the hitmaker after visiting his home and seeing his “rape room,” alleged in several tweets that Manson’s behaviour was overlooked by his label, band, and management.
    And in an interview with CNN, Bridgers slammed Manson’s label Loma Vista for waiting to cut ties with the “Rock Is Dead” singer until after Evan Rachel Wood and three other women went public with their allegations of abuse against him.

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    “I think it’s very funny that Marilyn Manson’s label decided to drop him right when the story went public, and people have just known about it for so long. I find that very annoying. I think it’s a lot of performative activism, basically,” she sighed.
    “I think people should take more responsibility internally. It doesn’t matter how many people know about it. You should look into things like you’re the FBI. But when people make people money it’s really hard – I know – it’s really hard to walk away from that. But I think more people should.”
    The scandal has cost Manson a record deal and two TV roles.
    He has issued a statement denying the abuse allegations against him, writing on Instagram, “Obviously, my art and my life have long been magnets for controversy, but these recent claims about me are horrible distortions of reality. My intimate relationships have always been entirely consensual with like-minded partners. Regardless of how – and why – others are now choosing to misrepresent the past, that is the truth.”

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    Rebecca Black Celebrates 'Friday' 10th Anniversary by Releasing Its Remix and Futuristic Music Video

    The YouTube star, who rose to fame with the hit single, says that she is ‘thrilled to have some of [her] favorite artists’ to be featured in the project, including Dorian Electra, Big Freedia and 3OH!3.

    Feb 11, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Rebecca Black has found a special way to celebrate the 10th anniversary of “Friday”. The YouTube star, who rose to fame with the hit single, gave a surprise treat for her fans as she dropped a remix of the song in addition to a futuristic music video.
    The 23-year-old announced the music release via Instagram on Tuesday, February 9. ” ‘friday’ (remix) ft [Dorian Electra, Big Freedia and 3OH!3] out everywhere now. music video drops TOMORROW 2/10 @ 9 am PT. link in bio. directed by @westonallen64,” she declared in the caption.

    Produced by 100 Gecs’ Dylan Brady, Rebecca’s “Friday” is transformed to be a hyperpop remix that features a very different tone from the original one. Its music video, which was released on Wednesday, February 10, was directed by Weston Allen, and displays a futuristic landscape with some glitch effects.
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    In a statement released to the press, Rebecca further shared her thoughts about the “Friday” remix. “I’d had the idea to do this remix of ‘Friday’ for years leading up to now but honestly it was also mildly insane for me to think anyone else would want to be a part of it,” she began her message.
    “As I started talking about it with other artists and producers I couldn’t believe how stoked people were about it,” the internet personality added. “I am thrilled to have some of my favorite artists (and people) as a part of this moment – [producer] Dylan Brady, Dorian Electra, Big Freedia, 3OH!3.”
    This remix release came just a day after Rebecca’s “Friday” was officially certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Commemorating the achievement, she put out via Instagram a picture of her holding the gold plaque.

    “swipe for a surprise, this week ‘FRIDAY’ turns 10 AND has gone GOLD, been cooking up a very special remix featuring some iconic people,” she captioned the post. “it drops on the 10 year anniversary TOMORROW NIGHT @ MIDNIGHT.”

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    Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z, Tina Turner, LL Cool J Among Nominees for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2021

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    The list of music artists nominated for the class of 2021 at the upcoming Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony has been officially announced by organizers.

    Feb 11, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Mary J. Blige, Tina Turner, Jay-Z, LL Cool J, Foo Fighters, Dionne Warwick, and the late Nigerian musicial icon Fela Kuti are among the those selected for the 2021 list of nominees to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
    Blige, who has been previously nominated, was among the list of 16 nominees revealed by the organisation on Wednesday (10Feb21), some of whom may be inducted into the Hall, which will be announced in May.
    Jay-Z and the Foo Fighters both released debut albums in 1996, landing them in the eligibility zone that requires nominees have a catalogue dating back at least 25 years. Nominees making their first appearance on the ballot despite being previously eligible include Fela Kuti and Dionne Warwick, in addition to Iron Maiden and the Go-Go’s.
    Others on the list include Carole King, Kate Bush, Devo, Chaka Khan, Todd Rundgren, the New York Dolls, and Rage Against the Machine.

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    “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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    Jim Jones Recalls Wanting to Beat Lil Wayne Up Over Stolen Hook

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    During his appearance on ‘The Joe Budden Podcast’, the Diplomats alum reveals to the host that he wanted to fight his fellow rapper for stealing hook for Fat Joe’s 2006 track ‘Make It Rain’.

    Feb 10, 2021
    AceShowbiz – There’s no bad blood between Jim Jones and Lil Wayne for years, but the former admits in a new interview that there was one time when Wayne pissed him off. During his appearance on “The Joe Budden Podcast”, Jim revealed that he wanted to fight his fellow rapper over a stolen hook.
    Jim told Joe that he believed Weezy stole his hook for Fat Joe’s song “Make It Rain”, which was released back in 2006, from his “Weather Man” single which also featured Wayne. “I wanted to f**k Weezy up over that record, man,” Jim shared, “but Weezy’s my brother.”
    “You know I love him to death, but Weezy did some wacky s**t when it came to that record,” the Diplomats vet went on to divulge. “Remember he had a record with Fat Joe called ‘Make It Rain On ‘Em’? That was our hook. Now go listen to that record, and then pull up ‘Weather Man’.”

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    Jim said that he might have physically attacked the “Sucker for Pain” spitter at an award show if not because fellow Dipset member Juelz Santana stopped him. “I was ready to take it to the next level and Juelz really — I’ll never forget it,” he recalled. “It was the MTV Awards show. We was in the China Club when I seen him. And the homies just finished throwing somebody off the balcony in that bitch. I’ll never forget that day. Right in front of Weezy.”

    “Weather Man”, which also featured Stack Bundles, was one of the songs featured in Jim’s “Hustler’s P.O.M.E. (Product of My Environment)” project back in 2006. It peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart.
    As for “Make It Rain”, the song was off Joe’s seventh studio album “Me, Myself & I”. Produced by Scott Storch, the track peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group category.

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    Jay-Z and Nipsey Hussle's Collaboration Previewed in 'Judas and the Black Messiah' Trailer

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    Part of the soundtrack to a biopic directed by Shaka King and starring Daniel Kaluuya, ‘What It Feels Like’ is scheduled to be released in full on February 12.

    Feb 10, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Hours after it was announced, Jay-Z and Nipsey Hussle’s highly-anticipated collaboration has been previewed in a trailer for “Judas and the Black Messiah”. Titled “What It Feels Like”, it plays over the scenes of the biographical pic starring Daniel Kaluuya.
    “And this is what it feels like,” the late Nipsey spits his repeated lines in the chorus. He continues, “Look, the only reason I survive ’cause a n***a is special, first/ You get successful, then it get stressful, thirst/ N***as gon’ test you, see what your texture’s worth/ Diamonds and pipes, wonder when pressure burst.”
    Jay-Z raps in the next verse, “I arrived on the day Fred Hampton got mur-hold up/ Assassinated just to clarify further. Black stones on my neck, y’all can’t kill Christ/ Black Messiah is what I feel like/ S**t ain’t gon’ stop till y’all spill blood/ We gon’ turn up even more since y’all killed cuz’.”

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    “What It Feels Like” is included on the soundtrack to “Judas and the Black Messiah”, which is set to arrive on Friday, February 12. The star-studded tracklist features Nas, Rakim, A$AP Rocky, Lil Durk, Black Thought, Polo G, G Herbo (Lil Herb) and Hit-Boy, who executive produced the album.
    “What It Feels Like” marks Jay and Nipsey’s first collaboration, though they had built friendship years before the latter’s passing, when the “4:44” rapper co-signed the “Racks in the Middle” spitter’s #Proud2Pay movement.
    Jay was last featured in a song as a performer in 2018’s “Apes**t”, his latest collaboration with his wife Beyonce Knowles, as well as in DJ Khaled’s “Top Off”, which was also released in the same year. He has recorded for Pharrell Williams’ song “Entrepreneur”, but the song is yet to be unleashed.
    As for Nipsey, his song “Racks in the Middle” featuring Roddy Ricch and Hit-Boy was released posthumously in 2019 and received a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance at the 62nd Grammy Awards. He also won Best Rap/Sung Performance for another song, “Higher”, at the same event.

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    Westlife Leaves Record Label as They Announce New Album

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    Shane Filan, Markus Feehily, Kian Egan, and Nicky Byrne announce departure from their record label EMI as they are working on a new studio album and plotting a world tour.

    Feb 10, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Westlife has split from their record label.
    The “What About Now” hitmakers – made up of Shane Filan, Markus Feehily, Kian Egan and Nicky Byrne – have parted ways with EMI over two years after the release of their 2019 album “Spectrum”, which topped the charts in the U.K. and featured five songs written by Ed Sheeran.
    A spokesman for the band told Britain’s The Sun newspaper, “They’ve agreed a mutual parting of ways with EMI and details of a new and groundbreaking partnership are imminent.”
    “The next 18 months are shaping up to be the band’s busiest, including a new album, sold-out stadium shows – featuring a first show at Wembley Stadium – plus their biggest-ever global tour, which will include their first-ever American shows. The band are also considering opportunities for a spectacular end-of-year TV show and a documentary special.”

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    The news comes almost a year after the Irish band had to cancel their planned U.K. stadium shows – which were due in June and July 2020 – due to the coronavirus pandemic.
    Westlife reunited in 2018, more than six years after splitting following the release of their “Greatest Hits” album and farewell tour in 2012.
    Brian McFadden, who quit the band in 2004, was not a part of the reunion. “There’s no reason for me and the boys to stay buddies,” he said in 2018. “For me, it was just a job. I only met the guys when I joined the band and have no regrets about leaving.

    Following their departure from EMI, the group announced on Instagram that a new album and world tour are imminent.

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    Katy Perry Bedridden When New Album Came Out Last Year

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    The ‘American Idol’ judge jokes she couldn’t even ‘wipe’ her own butt as she’s in a hospital after giving birth when her new studio album ‘Smile’ was released in 2020.

    Feb 10, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Katy Perry couldn’t wipe (her) own butt” on the day her album came out.
    The “American Idol” judge dropped her latest record “Smile” in August (20) the day after giving birth to daughter Daisy – her first child with fiance Orlando Bloom. And reflecting on the experience during an interview on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Monday night (08Feb21), Katy reflected on the “rollercoaster” of that time of her life.
    “I was giving birth to the greatest gift of all,” she said. “And then my album came out the next day, and I was in the hospital and I could not wipe my own butt…”
    “I was like, this is the most unusual album release day for me. And I love it.”

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    Elsewhere in the interview, Katy – who sported a long brunette wig for the occasion – called baby Daisy “the best decision I’ve ever made in my life.”
    She also credited her other half Orlando – who shares son Flynn with ex-wife Miranda Kerr – for helping support her in terms of balancing a busy work life and her newborn daughter.
    “I have an incredible fiance who has done this before. He has a 10-year-old son,” she smiled. “So he’s been amazing, and we’re so in love and we’re so grateful.”
    In a previous interview, she also explained how motherhood changed her life, “I think that you realise that when you become a mother… you just have to focus on being a mom. And it’s not because you don’t love other people, it’s not because of anything besides you just want to be a great mom.”
    “I see my daughter change so much in the past five months and looking back at photos it’s like, ‘Whoa,’ ” she continued. “In a way, it’s really encouraged me to be even more present and to value every day. And all we have is this moment. That’s what’s promised is this moment and nothing else.”

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