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    Bruce Springsteen and John Legend to Take Part in Clive Davis' Virtual Pre-Grammy Party

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    The first of the two-part celebrations will be held ahead of the 63rd annual ceremony with Alicia Keys, Rod Stewart, P. Diddy, Jamie Foxx and Jennifer Hudson being among those sharing their memories.

    Jan 26, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Bruce Springsteen, Barry Gibb, Alicia Keys, and John Legend are among the stars set to join music mogul Clive Davis online for the first of two pre-Grammy Award celebrations.
    The iconic producer is known for hosting extravagant events on the eve of music’s biggest night of the year, and he had already planned to throw a party ahead of the 63rd annual Grammys before it was moved from January 31 to March 14 due to coronavirus concerns.
    Now Davis has decided to press ahead with his January 30 bash, and simply make it a two-part virtual celebration, with the first show featuring 20 of his favourite live performances from previous years.

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    He will also welcome stars including Springsteen, Gibb, Keys, Legend, Rod Stewart, Gladys Knight, Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs, Earth, Wind & Fire, Jamie Foxx, and Jennifer Hudson to share their memories with Davis, according to the New York Post’s Page Six.
    The industry heavyweight will then hold his second digital event during the new Grammys weekend on March 13.
    A source tells Page Six, “In addition to some extraordinarily insightful interviews with some of the biggest names in music, Clive is compiling a never-before-seen tribute to the greatest live performances of all time – not just from his party. He is keeping everything under wraps until the evening itself but it’s totally over the top.”
    Guests expected to make online appearances for the Grammys eve celebration include “WAP” hitmakers Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, Quincy Jones, Cyndi Lauper, and H.E.R.

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    Sabrina Carpenter Insists She's Not Dissing Olivia Rodrigo in New Song 'Skin'

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    The former ‘Girl Meets World’ star sets the record straight on the rumors suggesting she takes aim at boyfriend Joshua Bassett’s ex with her new song ‘Skin’.

    Jan 26, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Sabrina Carpenter has insisted her new song “Skin” wasn’t meant as a “diss track” aimed at Olivia Rodrigo.
    The former Disney star took to Instagram to respond to fans’ speculation that the tune is a response to Olivia’s “Driver’s License”, which she penned about Sabrina and her current boyfriend Joshua Bassett.
    In the song, Olivia – who previously dated Joshua, with whom she stars in “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” – croons, “And you’re probably with that blonde girl, who always made me doubt.”
    So when Sabrina dropped “Skin”, fans were quick to comment on the lines they took as retaliation, including, “Maybe then we could pretend / There’s no gravity in the words we write / Maybe you didn’t mean it / Maybe ‘blonde’ was the only rhyme.”

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    However, taking to her Instagram page, Sabrina hit back at the rumours, insisting she hadn’t intended to write a diss track about anyone in particular.
    “I wasn’t bothered by a few lines in a (magnificent) song and wrote a diss track about it,” she sighed. “I was at a tipping point in my life for countless reasons. so i was inspired to do what i usually do to cope, write something that i wish i could have told myself in the past.”
    “People can only get to you if you give them the power to. and a lot of people were trying to get to me. The song isn’t calling out one single person. some lines address a specific situation, while other lines address plenty of other experiences I’ve had this past year.. it also shows that many things have actually gotten under my skin.. and I’m still learning to not give other people so much power over my feelings. I know a lot of you struggle with the same thing.”
    She concluded, “I don’t want this to become an endless cycle so please don’t take this as an opportunity to send more hate anyone’s way. Lots of love to u all. thanks for letting me grow (sic).”
    Sabrina’s remarks come after Olivia also addressed the speculation about “Driver’s License”, saying, “I totally understand people’s curiosity with the specifics of who the song’s about and what it’s about, but to me, that’s really the least important part of the song. It’s resonating with people because of how emotional it is, and I think everything else is not important.”

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    Jennifer Lopez Challenges Fans to Create Their Own Renditions of 'Love Don't Cost a Thing'

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    Commemorating the 20th anniversary of her second album’s release, the ‘On the Floor’ hitmaker shares a racy new clip that sees her recreating a scene from her biggest hit’s music video.

    Jan 25, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Jennifer Lopez has paid tribute to one of her biggest hits by stripping off in a racy new video.
    The singer posted footage of herself recreating a scene from the “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” music promo on Saturday, January 23 to mark the release of her second album, “J.Lo”.

    “Happy 20th Anniversary to my 2nd album J.Lo!!!! Had a little fun at a recent shoot #Throwback #LoveDontCostAThing #JLO20thAnniversary,” she wrote on social media, along with a video of herself recreating her tossing off items of clothing as she sang along to the hit.

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    She added, “As I reflect on the fact that it’s the #JLo20thAnniversary, I just wanted to say thank you to all of you for being with me, loving me and supporting me through all the ups and downs. Thank you so much for all the love over the past 20 years!! I love you so much!!”

    Jennifer Lopez invited fans to recreate ‘Love Don’t Cost a Thing’ music video.
    She then invited fans to join in on the fun, adding, “The #LoveDontCostAThingChallenge STARTS NOW !!!!” she tweeted. “Can’t wait to see your renditions.”
    Prior to this, J.Lo got candid about her struggle to love herself until her 30s. Speaking to purpose coach Jay Shetty for “#CoachConversations”, she said, “I remember when I was going through therapy at the beginning, you know, kind of in my late 30s and there was a lot of talk about loving yourself and I was like, ‘I love myself.’ ”
    She went on saying, “But obviously I was doing all these things in like my personal relationships that didn’t seem like I was loving myself, but I didn’t even understand the concept of it. It took time and it’s a journey and it’s still a journey for me.”

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    Miley Cyrus to Serenade Vaccinated Health Care Workers at Pre-Super Bowl Show 'TikTok Tailgate'

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    The ‘Malibu’ songstress expresses her excitement to be a part of the event, which will be held before the kick off of the big game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on February 7.

    Jan 25, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Miley Cyrus is set to perform at the pre-Super Bowl LV show “TikTok Tailgate”. Set to serenade vaccinated health care workers who will be the special guests at the February 7 event, the “Malibu” songstress took to social media to express her excitement.
    The 28-year-old made the announcement via Instagram on Sunday, January 24. “SUPER BOWL LV!!! I’ll be there for TIKTOK TAILGATE!!! I can’t wait to put on a show for the NFL’s honored guests before the game…. Health care workers from Tampa and around the country! Join the tailgate at 2:30 PM ET FEBRUARY 7 on @TikTok & @cbstv ! #SBLV,” she declared.

    Miley’s post came hours after the NFL made public her appearance. Via its official Twitter account, the organization tweeted, “@mileycyrus will be at Super Bowl LV to perform at the first-ever #TikTokTailgate – the NFL’s pregame event for the 7,500 vaccinated health care heroes who have been invited to attend #SBLV. Join the tailgate FEB 7 at 2:30 PM ET on @tiktok_us & @CBS!”

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    The NFL announced Miley Cyrus’ upcoming performance at Super Bowl LV.
    NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed in a released statement the NFL invited medical workers to thank and honor them for their contribution during the pandemic. “These dedicated health care workers continue to put their own lives at risk to serve others, and we owe them our ongoing gratitude,” he stated.
    “We hope in a small way that this initiative will inspire our country and recognize these true American heroes,” Roger added. “This is also an opportunity to promote the importance of vaccination and appropriate health practices, including wearing masks in public settings.”
    In addition to 7,500 health care workers, 14,500 additional fans are also expected to attend the show at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. It was previously revealed that The Weeknd is tapped as headliner for the 2021 Super Bowl halftime show. Country singer Eric Church and R&B singer Jazmine Sullivan will sing the national anthem, while H.E.R. is set to perform “America the Beautiful”.

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    Artist of the Week: Dan + Shay

    Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney are riding high on the success of their new single ‘I Should Probably Go to Bed’ while celebrating their latest Grammy nomination for ‘10,000 Hours’.

    Jan 25, 2021
    AceShowbiz – With three studio albums and multiple charting singles under their belt, Dan + Shay have solidified themselves as one of the best groups in country music industry. Fresh off their Best Duo wins at the 2020 Academy of Country Music Awards and Country Music Association Awards, they are now climbing the charts with their latest single.
    In the song called “I Should Probably Go to Bed”, Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney sing about struggling to move on from an ex-lover. The piano-driven jam with relatable lyrics has pushed them to the second spot on the Billboard Country Airplay and the fourth place on Hot Country Songs. It’s additionally climbed up to No. 28 on Hot 100.
    With 8,140 spins and 44.25 million audience impressions, the song also became Mediabase country panel’s most played track earlier this month and ruled the country radio singles chart. Expected to be featured in the duo’s next studio installment, it’s already certified Gold for selling more than 500,000 units and counting.

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    While riding high on the success of “I Should Probably Go to Bed”, Dan and Shay are gearing up for the 63rd Grammy Awards where they are nominated for Best Country Duo/Group Performance, thanks to their romantic song “10,000 Hours” that featured Justin Bieber.
    The duo took Golden Gramophones in the same category in the previous two years, thanks to their hit singles “Tequila” and “Speechless”.
    “There are so many incredible country songs created every year, and for the @recordingacademy to include ours for the 3rd year in a row (tequila, speechless, and now #10KHOURS) is a tremendous honor,” they gushed. “Thank you so much to the nomination committees for considering us, it truly means the world. We’re proud to share this moment with our friend @justinbieber, and all the wonderful fans who got us here.”

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    Swizz Beatz and Timbaland Plan Dream Verzuz Battle Between Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G.

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    Created at the start of the COVID-19 lockdown, the online rap battle series has brought together the likes of Snoop Dogg and DMX, Alicia Keys and John Legend, and Ashanti and Keyshia Cole among others.

    Jan 25, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Swizz Beatz and Timbaland are hoping to bring Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G. back from the dead for an online rap battle royale.
    The two dead hip-hop heroes are part of a dream match-up for the producer pals’ Verzuz event.
    Swizz Beatz and Timbaland created the online back catalogue battle initiative at the start of the COVID lockdown and it has brought together the likes of Snoop Dogg and DMX, Alicia Keys and John Legend, Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle, and last week (January 22), Ashanti and Keyshia Cole.
    Now, the duo are masterminding a rap battle between the slain rivals.
    “My dream one, I want to figure out how to do Pac and Biggie in a way that the people is gonna really love it (sic),” said Swizz.

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    He and Timbaland are also considering a Prince and Michael Jackson battle.
    During the series on Instagram Live and Apple Music, competitors take it in turns playing a song from a list of 20 from their discography, as fans, friends and fellow artists watch on. A winner is later decided by Timbaland and Swizz Beatz.
    The latest episode of “Verzuz” saw Ashanti and Keyshia Cole doing a music battle. The two were late during the episode but fans had to wait longer for Keyshia to show up.
    Showing remorse for being late, Keyshia said in a new interview, “I want to apologize for not sitting my a** in that seat. OK? Because I was there and I should’ve sat down. I should’ve just sat in the seat no matter if I felt like the visual wasn’t clear…,” Keyshia said. “They said my music wasn’t gonna be right or whatever it was. I think, more so than anything, people wanted me to sit, be present…even though they didn’t know that I was present.”

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    Morgan Wallen's 'Dangerous: The Double Album' Spends Its Second Week Atop Billboard 200

    Meanwhile, Why Don’t We nabs their highest chart rank this week as the group’s new album ‘The Good Times and the Bad Ones’ debuts at No. 3 with 46,000 equivalent album units earned.

    Jan 25, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Morgan Wallen continues to rule Billboard 200 chart with his new album “Dangerous: The Double Album”. The set lands atop the chart for two consecutive weeks after earning 159,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the week ending January 21, according to MRC Data.
    Of the sum, 133,000 are in the form of SEA units which equals to 177.11 million on-demand streams of the album’s songs. Meanwhile, album sales comprise 22,000 with TEA units comprising 4,000 of the number. The album also marks the first country album to spend two weeks in a row at No. 1 since Chris Stapleton’s “Traveller” in 2015 and the first country set to spend its first two weeks at No. 1 since Luke Bryan’s “Kill the Lights” that year.
    Back to this week’s chart, Pop Smoke’s former No. 1 “Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon” ascends from No. 3 to No. 2 with 47,000 equivalent album units. Meanwhile, Why Don’t We nabs their highest chart rank as the group’s new album “The Good Times and the Bad Ones” debuts at No. 3 with 46,000 equivalent album units earned. The album is also the top-selling album of the week.

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    Occupying No. 4 is Taylor Swift’s “Evermore” that falls down from No. 2 to No. 4 this week after earning 41,000 equivalent album units. Following it up is Ariana Grande’s “Positions” that rises two spots from No. 7 to No. 5 with 39,000 units. Lil Durk’s “The Voice” dips down from No. 5 to No. 6 with 37,000 equivalent album units earned.
    Eminem’s “Music to Be Murdered By”, meanwhile, soars high from No. 19 to No. 7 with 33,000 units, thanks to the January 15 release of the album’s deluxe reissue on CD. The Weeknd’s “After Hours” falls from No. 6 to No. 8 after earning 33,000 units. Closing out this week’s Top 10 on Billboard 200 chart are Juice WRLD’s “Legends Never Die” and Luke Combs’ former leader “What You See Is What You Get”. “Legends Never Die” is stationary at No. 9 with 32,000 units, while Luke’s album descends two rangs from No. 8 to No. 10 with just under 32,000 units.
    Top Ten Billboard 200:
    “Dangerous: The Double Album” – Morgan Wallen (159,000 units)
    “Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon” – Pop Smoke (47,000 units)
    “The Good Times and the Bad Ones” – Why Don’t We (46,000 units)
    “Evermore” – Taylor Swift (41,000 units)
    “Positions” – Ariana Grande (39,000 units)
    “The Voice” – Lil Durk (37,000 units)
    “Music to Be Murdered by” – Eminem) (33,000 units)
    “After Hours” – The Weeknd (33,000 units)
    “Legends Never Die” – Juice WRLD (32,000 units)
    “What You See Is What You Get” – Luke Combs (just under 32,000 units)

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    Keyshia Cole Apologizes for Being Late to 'Verzuz' Battle, Insists She's Not 'Sauced Up'

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    The ‘Love’ hitmaker blames her ‘Verzuz’ tardiness on technical difficulties while setting the record straight on the rumors that she’s drunk during the online battle with Ashanti.

    Jan 25, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Keyshia Cole broke her silence on “Verzuz” drama. The long-awaited battle that pitted her against Ashanti started an hour late on Thursday, January 21.
    As fans were getting anxious, Ashanti decided to show her face on camera to calm them down while they’re waiting for Keyshia to appear.
    But according to Keyshia in a Saturday chat with Elijah Blake on Instagram Live, she was there the whole time.
    Echoing her DJ’s statement about technical issues, she claimed she couldn’t go online because the team was still trying to fix the glitches on her end. “I don’t want to go on and they not see me and I’m looking blurry, the connection is not right and everything like that,” she explained.
    “I want to apologize for not sitting my a** in that seat. OK? Because I was there and I should’ve sat down. I should’ve just sat in the seat no matter if I felt like the visual wasn’t clear…,” Keyshia said. “They said my music wasn’t gonna be right or whatever it was.”

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    “I think, more so than anything, people wanted me to sit, be present…even though they didn’t know that I was present,” she added.
    Keyshia also addressed rumors that she was “sauced up” after she was caught in an awkward moment with Ashanti and looked confused about whose turn it was to play the next song.
    Insisting she’s just nervous, Keyshia said, “That’s not true. That’s a known fact that you can’t really be sauced up while you’re trying to sing and hit notes.”
    The singer additionally talked about bringing out O.T. Genasis as a surprise guest and ending their feud which started in 2019 over his parody of her hit single “Love”.
    She said it’s all the past, “We both apologized. It’s all good. Nobody wanna focus on hate and not liking one another for 2021.”

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