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    Lana Del Rey Features Controversial Mesh Mask in 'Chemtrails Over the Country Club' Music Video

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    The visuals is unveiled one day after the ‘Young and Beautiful’ singer receives backlash over her statement as shares the cover art for the upcoming album on Instagram.

    Jan 12, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Lana Del Rey has treated her fans to a music video for her new song “Chemtrails Over the Country Club” off her upcoming album of the same title. The visuals was unveiled on Monday, January 11, just one day after she teased the cover art for the album on Instagram.
    The vintage ’60s-style video features Lana driving her little red sports car to the country club. She is then joined by her friends who occasionally sport her infamous shimmering mesh mask. Things, however, take an unexpected turn when a twister a la “The Wizard of Oz” appears and takes the singer to her red convertible.
    Later in the visuals, Lana and her gal pals reunite as they transform into a pack of werewolves who are howling at the moon in the middle of the night.
    “I’m on the run with you, my sweet love/ There’s nothing wrong contemplating God/ Under the chemtrails over the country club,” Lana sings. “We’re in our jewels in the swimming pool/ Me and my sister just playin’ it cool/ Under the chemtrails over the country club.”

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    The singer sparked outrage over comments she made after posting the cover art for her upcoming album that featured her posing with a bunch of female friends who are from different races. The 35-year-old wrote in the now-edited caption, “As it happens when it comes to my amazing friends and this cover yes there are people of colour on this records (sic) picture and that’s all I’ll say about that but thank you.” She added, “In 11 years working I have always been extremely inclusive without even trying to. My best friends are rappers my boyfriends have been rappers.”
    In response to the backlash, Lana explained on BBC Radio 1’s Annie Mac, “Before I even put the album cover up, I knew what people were going to say. So when they actually started saying things, I responded and I just said, ‘I got a lot of issues but inclusivity ain’t one of them.’ It just isn’t. You can’t just make it my problem,” she said.
    “My friends, my family, my whatever… They’re not all one way and we’re not the ones storming the Capitol. We voted for Biden. My girlfriends come from all over the world, they have children from all different types of people. And I’m mentioning all this, like, to people who are listening, because people really wanted even more people of color on my album cover. Which you know is, to a point, a photo just is what it is,” she continued.
    “I wasn’t being preemptive, I was definitely responding, but… I just feel like if that’s really what people are gonna say, I have an answer for them, which is that if you look closer, you will see people of colour. It’s a black-and-white image, so zoom in, you know. It’s just weird, you know?” she concluded.

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    Tommy Vext Pleads With Fans to Stop Bullying Bad Wolves Over His Firing

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    The heavy metal group made the announcement that they had parted ways with their frontman after he was accused of domestic violence by his ex-girlfriend, fitness model Whitney Johns.

    Jan 12, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Singer Tommy Vext has urged fans to quit “bashing” his former bandmates in heavy metal group Bad Wolves following his ousting from the line-up.
    The “Zombie” stars announced they had parted ways with Vext on Saturday, January 9, and although they stopped short of revealing the reason behind the split, the vocalist appears to have blamed his exit on domestic violence allegations made by his ex-girlfriend – claims he has vehemently denied.
    In a post on his Instagram Stories timeline, Vext insists he has no hard feelings towards his old pals, even though he believes they acted a little too hastily in firing him.
    In a lengthy message, he wrote, “Guys please listen: you can support me without bashing my former band mates in @badwolvesofficial.”

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    “I understand emotions are high and there’s a lot of speculation but just chill. I will make a statement when legal documents are finalized. I have no animosity toward the boys, the media once again ran with rumors and forced my ex bandmates to make an ill timed response.”
    “I am grateful for your support & reassurance and it’s actually moved me to tears,” he continued. “But we don’t need to spread negativity to the other guys.”
    “We have very different political and spiritual beliefs but they are good human beings & the way I see it is we will have a healthy competition to create awesome music. So everyone wins. I Love John (Boecklin), Doc (Coyle), Chris (Cain) & Kyle (Konkiel). Please Don’t bully my homies (friends).”

    Tommy Vext pleaded with fans to stop bashing Bad Wolves in the wake of his firing.
    Vext’s former girlfriend, fitness model Whitney Johns, was granted a two-year restraining order against the singer following a five-day virtual trial in Los Angeles last month, when she cited four specific instances of domestic violence as the reason for her legal action.

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    Lauren Jauregui Fires Back at Impatient Fans Bugging Her for New Music

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    The former Fifth Harmony singer says she’s ‘not going to f**k it up for anyone’s timeline’ after being repeatedly asked when her new music is coming out.

    Jan 12, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Lauren Jauregui has slammed fans who repeatedly ask when her new music is coming out.
    The former Fifth Harmony band member has told her 4.2 million followers they need to be patient with artists because the wait for new material is more often than not down to the “many intricacies” of their art and stuff going on “behind the scenes” that is out of their control.
    The 24-year-old singer is preparing for the release of her debut solo album this year, and fumed that she’s “not going to f**k it up for anyone’s timeline.”
    She tweeted, “You will get answers when I have them for you, until then, please stop thinking the reason y’all don’t get music is because of us. There are so many intricacies and things going on behind the scenes you’ll never know, understand, or experience. I’m not a product, I’m an artist … I can’t help if I’m promised things that aren’t delivered and I also am not going to f**k up this actual release for anyone’s timeline. I’m on God’s time & my own time and I know it’ll be beyond worth it. (sic)”

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    Lauren’s most recent release was “50ft”, released in April 2020, which came hot off the heels of her Spanish single, “Lento”.
    The “Invisible Chains” singer launched a new chapter in her solo career with the uplifting track, which translates to “Slowly”, and said she hoped it could offer some light relief in these uncertain times amid the Covid-19 pandemic, as her aim was to get people up dancing and feeling “joy.”
    She said at the time, “I had planned to give you this first taste of what’s coming for some time.”
    “There was truly no way any of us could have prepared for what is happening right now, so I hope you receive Lento with as much grace and love as is intended.”
    “I hope dancing to it helps your spirit feel joy, as you spend time with your loved ones and continue to cultivate love in the face of fear and uncertainty.”

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    Lana Del Rey Under Fire Over 'Extremely Inclusive' Claims as She Shares Album Art

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    The ‘Born to Die’ artist has taken to Instagram to share a cover art for her upcoming album, ‘Chemtrails Over The Country Club’, but it is her caption that enrages most people.

    Jan 11, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Lana Del Rey has enraged people with yet another racially insensitive comments. The singer was slammed online over comments she made after posting a cover art for her upcoming album, “Chemtrails Over The Country Club”, on Sunday, January 10.
    In the cover art, Lana seemingly was trying to highlight diversity as she was seen posing with a bunch of female friends who are from different races. Alongside the black-and-white picture, the 35-year-old wrote in the caption, “As it happens when it comes to my amazing friends and this cover yes there are people of colour on this records (sic) picture and that’s all I’ll say about that but thank you.”

    She went on saying, “My beautiful friend Valerie from Del Rio Mexico, my dearest friend Alex and my gorgeous friend Dakota Rain as well as my sweetheart Tatiana. these are my friends this is my life. We are all a beautiful mix of everything- some more than others which is visible and celebrated in everything I do.”
    “In 11 years working I have always been extremely inclusive without even trying to. My best friends are rappers my boyfriends have been rappers. My dearest friends have been from all over the place, so before you make comments again about a WOC/POC issue, I’m not the one storming the capital, I’m literally changing the world by putting my life and thoughts and love out there on the table 24 seven. Respect it,” so she concluded.

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    Lana Del Rey enraged people with her Instagram caption.
    After catching wind of the post, some Internet users quickly blasted Lana for the caption. “Comes off angry also, she equated rappers to black people which was ……racist,” one user pointed out why the comments were offensive. Mocking the singer, another critic wrote, “I aM noT raCisT I haVe blAcK fRienDs.”
    ” ‘I’ve had rapper boyfriends’ is the new ‘I have a black friend…I’m not racist’ yo did Lana Del Rey just,” another person similarly tweeted. One user, meanwhile, wrote, “Lana del rey couldve literally released the album silently but she had to remind us that she’s changing the world one rapper boyfriend at a time.”
    “Sigh. It’s 2021 and Lana Del Rey is still a nightmare for her publicist,” someone else commented.
    Following the backlash, the “Young and Beautiful” singer has since edited the caption. “There’s always turmoil and upheaval and in the midst of it- there’s always beautiful music too. introducing my new album chemtrails over the country club,” read the new caption.

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    Lil Nas X Celebrates 'Old Town Road' History-Making Milestone

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    Billy Ray Cyrus, who is featured in the song, also takes to Twitter to express his excitement as Lil Nas’ 2018 debut single is ‘now 14x platinum and the most certified song in music history.’

    Jan 11, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Lil Nas X is adding a new achievement to his records in the beginning of the new year. Upon learning that his “Old Town Road” has become the highest certified song in The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) history, the rapper took to social media to celebrate the major milestone.
    The 21-year-old expressed his excitement via Twitter on Saturday, January 9. He tweeted, “OLD TOWN ROAD IS OFFICIALLY 14 TIMES PLATINUM! MOST PLATINUMS FOR ANY SONG EVER! LETS GOOO!” He also turned to Instagram to share the happy news, posting a throwback military picture of him and a screenshot of the news about his song success.

    Lil Nas X celebrated his success as ‘Old Town Road’ became the highest certified song in RIAA.

    Nas X’s post has since been flooded with congratulatory comments from his online devotees. One individual exclaimed, “CONGRATS ON GOLDDDDD.” Another fan raved, “NAS I ACTUALLY LOVE YOU SO MUCH CONGRATS BOIII.” A third additionally chimed in, “OMGGGGG CONGRATS MONT.”

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    Also reacting to the news was Billy Ray Cyrus who is featured in the song. Making use of Twitter, he penned, “Incredible. I’m speechless. #OTR is now 14x platinum and the most certified song in music history. Thank YOU! @LilNasX @YoungKio @Dopebyaccident @theRonPerry @ColumbiaRecords @bolooki.”

    Billy Ray Cyrus also celebrated the happy news.
    Nas X and Cyrus’ collaboration “Old Town Road” was certified 14 times Platinum in the United States. The song has accumulated 14 million equivalent song units since its initial release in December 2018. In March 2019, the remix version with the country music legend was dropped and managed to stay on top of the Billboard Hot 100 after 18 weeks.
    The latest recognition came more than a month after Nas X revealed that he was ready to move on and “throw out” the mega-hit single soon after its release. Speaking to Zane Lowe on Apple Music’s “At Home With” series, he admitted, ” ‘Old Town Road’ didn’t stop being number one until August, I think, of 2019, and I was already ready to throw it out the window in June last year.”
    The hip-hop star went on to confess, “And I was so ready to move on from it because of what other people were saying that I almost missed out on even bigger blessings from it.”

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    Keyshia Cole Apologizes for Another Delay of 'Verzuz' With Ashanti: 'I STAY READY!'

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    Despite feeling disappointed herself, the ‘Love’ hitmaker explains that the decision to delay the much-awaited episode is made to ensure safety for everyone involved.

    Jan 11, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Keyshia Cole is feeling sorry for fans as they are forced to wait a little longer for a “Verzuz” featuring her and Ashanti. After it was announced that the episode was pushed back due to relocation, the “Love” hitmaker took to her Instagram account to apologize to her fans.
    “I’m so sorry the @verzuztv event didn’t happen!” so the singer wrote on Saturday, January 9 in the caption alongside a selfie. She then explained that the decision to delay the much-awaited episode was made to ensure safety for everyone involved, saying, “I want you guys to kno, I really think @applemusic didn’t want to put staff/Production in danger along with @ashanti and myself.”
    The “I Should Have Cheated” songstress added, “Due to the recent spike with the Corona virus …. I kno you all had get togethers and parties planned in states that were open. I’m so sorry! I love you guys, and thank you for the continued love and support over all these years!!! I BEEN READY! And I STAY READY!!!”

    Hinting that she was as eager as others for the battle, Keyshia wrote on Instagram Stories, “When you could be singing. But now you in bed bored.”

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    Keyshia Cole sounded disappointed over the ‘Verzuz’ delay.
    “Verzuz”, which hails from Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, announced the delay on Instagram on Friday, writing, “This has been an emotional week. In addition, as COVID-19 numbers continue to increase, safety is a top priority for us. As much as we enjoy having everyone together in the same room, to protect the artists and everyone who works with us in putting the shows together, we’ll be going back to separate locations for a bit.”
    Concluding the announcement, the statement continued, “We’re excited for the next few events, and look forward to getting back to the show in the coming weeks,” noting that the upcoming battle will be between Ashanti and Keyshia.
    Keyshia made sure that everyone knew that she wasn’t happy for the decision, taking to the comment section to leave a side-eyeing emoji. Fans rallied behind her as one wrote, “literally been saying stop playing with keyshia!!” Alluding that the numerous delays were because Ashanti was scared to go against Keyshia, a fan insisted, “Cause at this point she SCARED baby ! We know.”
    Keyshia and Ashanti were initially set to go head-to-head on December 12, 2020. It was pushed back due to Ashanti’s COVID-19 diagnosis. “Unfortunately, we have to postpone tonight’s @Ashanti vs @KeyshiaCole #VERZUZ. Ashanti tested positive for COVID-19 beforehand, and we cannot put anyone at risk in the process. First time this has struck us so close to showtime,” a statement read. “We apologize to our incredible audience! Get well soon, Ashanti. Wear a mask, stay inside, and take COVID-19 seriously. It’s truly affecting our community.”

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    Joe Elliott Releases 'Goodnight Mr. Jones' as Special Send-Off to Late David Bowie

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    On the fifth anniversary of the ‘Space Oddity’ hitmaker’s death, the Def Leppard frontman admits that he has been a fan of the music icon since he performed ‘Starman’ on Top of the Pops in 1972.

    Jan 11, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Def Leppard star Joe Elliott has joined the big names marking the fifth anniversary of David Bowie’s death by releasing a special tribute single.
    The rocker, a longtime fan of the late icon, has dropped a really personal song, titled “Goodnight Mr. Jones”.
    “I’ve been a fan ever since I saw Bowie perform Starman on (British TV chart show) Top of the Pops in 1972 and was devastated when he passed away five years ago,” Elliott, who worked with his side outfit Down ‘n’ Outz on the track, tells UltimateClassicRock.com.
    “Goodnight Mr. Jones was written as my sendoff/thank you song to a hugely influential artist. I wanted to mark the fifth anniversary of his passing with something that would celebrate the artistry of someone who remains a huge part of my life.”

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    The song’s title is a reference to the “Let’s Dance” hitmaker’s birth name, David Jones, and includes the lyrics, “So the Blackstar finally took you away/And the world seems very different today/As I woke to the news I was shivering inside/’Cos I knew that my feelings had no place to hide.”
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    The Brit has also released an accompanying video featuring a timeline of some of his fellow countryman’s best-known hits.”
    At the end of the concert, the team behind “A Bowie Celebration” tweeted, “Thank you David. And our thanks to you all for coming together in a world where that has been so difficult. This couldn’t have been done without you, the amazing Bowie alumni family, our special guests and wonderful behind the scenes team at @rollinglivepro.”
    David Bowie lost his battle with cancer on January 10, 2016.

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    Taylor Swift's 'Evermore' Returns to No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart, Breaks Record

    The songstress earns her cumulative 51 weeks at No. 1, tying Michael Jackson as they are only preceded by The Beatles (132 weeks), Elvis Presley (67 weeks) and Garth Brooks (52 weeks).

    Jan 11, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Taylor Swift’s latest album “Evermore” doesn’t stay away from No. 1 position on Billboard 200 chart for too long. The set reclaims the leading position on the chart for a third nonconsecutive week after earning 56,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the week ending January 7, according to MRC Data.
    Of the number, SEA units comprise 38,000 which equals to 50.43 million on-demand streams of the album’s songs. Meanwhile, album sales are 16,000 with 2,000 being in the form of TEA units. That means the “Cardigan” singer earns her cumulative 51 weeks at No. 1, tying Michael Jackson. The stars are only preceded by The Beatles (132 weeks), Elvis Presley (67 weeks) and Garth Brooks (52 weeks).
    Back to this week’s chart, Lil Durk’s “The Climb” ascends one spot from No. 3 to No. 2 in its third week on the list with 48,000 equivalent album units earned. Following it up is Pop Smoke’s “Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon” that climbs up from No. 4 to No. 3 with 44,000 equivalent album units. Ariana Grande’s “Positions” also rises from No. 5 to No. 4 after earning 35,000 equivalent album units.

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    Meanwhile, last week’s leader Playboi Carti’s “Whole Lotta Red” plummets from No. 1 to No. 5 with 33,000 units earned. As for Megan Thee Stallion’s “Good News”, the album shifts from No. 7 to No. 6 with just over 32,000 units earned.
    Luke Combs’ “What You See Is What You Get” also rises one rang from No. 8 to No. 7 after earning 32,000 equivalent album units. The rest of Top 10 includes Bad Bunny’s “El Ultimo Tour del Mundo”, Juice WRLD’s “Legends Never Die” and Lil Baby’s “My Turn”. “El Ultimo Tour del Mundo” ascends from No. 9 to No. 8 with 31,000 units, while “Legends Never Die” bounces back to the Top 10 with 30,000 units. As for “My Turn”, it soars from No. 13 to No. 10 with 29,000 units earned.
    Top Ten Billboard 200:
    “Evermore” – Taylor Swift (56,000 units)
    “The Voice” – Lil Durk (48,000 units)
    “Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon” – Pop Smoke (44,000 units)
    “Positions” – Ariana Grande (35,000 units)
    “Whole Lotta Red” – Playboi Carti (33,000 units)
    “Good News” – Megan Thee Stallion) (just over 32,000 units)
    “What You See Is What You Get” – Luke Combs (32,000 units)
    “El Ultimo Tour del Mundo” – Bad Bunny (31,000 units)
    “Legends Never Die” – Juice WRLD (30,000 units)
    “My Turn” – Lil Baby (29,000 units)

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