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    Jesy Nelson Quits Little Mix After Taking Extended Break From the Group

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    Jesy decides to leave Little Mix amid her extended break from the group, three months after she suffered a panic attack during one of her final performances with her bandmates.

    Dec 15, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Jesy Nelson has quit Little Mix.
    The singer took to Instagram on Monday (14Dec20) to share the news with fans, explaining she wants to focus on more positive things in her life.
    The news comes a day after Little Mix performed as a trio during British TV show “Strictly Come Dancing” and weeks after a representative for the band confirmed Jesy would be taking an “extended break” due to “private medical reasons.”
    In an interview with the Mail On Sunday’s YOU magazine in early November, she said she felt the need for a break from her bandmates, stating, “We’re never not with each other and we’re always busy. Our mornings start early, we finish really late.”

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    A statement from the band, confirming Nelson’s departure, reads, “After an amazing 9 years together Jesy has made the decision to leave Little Mix. This is an incredibly sad time for all of us but we are fully supportive of Jesy.”
    “We love her very much and agree that it is so important that she does what is right for her mental health and well-being.”
    The existing bandmates, Perrie Edwards, Jade Thirlwall, and Leigh-Anne Pinnock, have also confirmed they plan to continue as a trio, dismissing rumours a full split is just around the corner, adding, “We are still very much enjoying our Little Mix journey and the 3 of us are not ready for it to be over.”
    During one of her final performances with Little Mix in September this year, Jesy Nelson suffered an anxiety attack. She burst into tears and had to be comforted by her bandmates during their Live Lounge show for BBC.
    Before the panic attack, Jesy credited lockdown for giving her a much-needed break from the group. “It was quite nice to have our own space and time, because we never get time to just chill and just do nothing, so that was quite nice,” so she explained.

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    Justin Bieber Humbled to Re-Record 'Holy' With NHS Trust Choir for Charity

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    This special collaboration comes five years after the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS choir beat the ‘Love Yourself’ hitmaker to the top of the charts with their version of ‘A Bridge Over You’.

    Dec 14, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Justin Bieber is making a last-minute bid for Britain’s Christmas number one after teaming up with the NHS Trust Choir to re-record his hit “Holy”.
    The collaboration comes five years after the choir singers beat the “Baby” hitmaker to the top of the charts.
    “It’s great to be reunited with the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS choir, as we share a fun bit of U.K. chart history together,” Bieber told The Mirror. “Especially in these difficult times, I’m humbled to team up with them for a charity single that will benefit NHS workers on the frontlines of this pandemic and pay tribute to their unbelievable dedication.”
    Zoe Davies, who is part of the choir, said, “Seriously I remember joking about us doing a duet and now it’s happening.”

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    Justin impressed the choir members back in 2015 when he urged fans to purchase their version of “A Bridge Over You”, instead of his track “Love Yourself”. He then met with the group and said, “I was honoured to meet everyone from the choir and I’m really happy that they got their number one.”
    The Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Choir reunited with the Canadian singer at Abbey Road Studios to record the new version of “Holy”, which Bieber released in September.
    In other news, Justin treated fans to a performance of his 2009 hit “Baby” as he sang the song at an art auction in Los Angeles on Friday night, December 9. Jaden Smith also joined him in the performance.
    Justin attended the auction with his wife Hailey Baldwin. Also among the attendees that night were Kris Jenner and Kylie Jenner.

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    Artist of the Week: Carrie Underwood

    The ‘Cry Pretty’ singer is having an early Christmas celebration as her first-ever festive studio album ‘The Gift’ gains new steam ahead of the jolly holiday after making a high debut on the charts.

    Dec 14, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Carrie Underwood is having a special present for her fans this Christmas. The champion of “American Idol” season 4 is celebrating the jolly season early with her first ever festive studio album fittingly titled “My Gift”.
    She hoped the album could give everyone a little relief amid the doom and gloom of 2020. “Now more than ever we all need to focus on what Christmas is about, rely more on our family and even though it has been a tough year sometimes I feel like the greatest realisations can come during the worst times or the most stressful times,” she said. “And it makes you more thankful for the things that you do have.”
    The 11-track album is a mix of originals and holiday classics. One of the brand new songs is a wholesome collaboration with John Legend called “Hallelujah” while one of the covers is revamp of “The Little Drummer Boy” featuring Carrie’s own little son Isaiah Fisher.

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    It debuted at No. 8 on Billboard Hot 200 and hit the pinnacle on the Billboard Top Country Albums, marking Carrie’s eighth consecutive No. 1 album on the Country chart. It also reigned the Top Christian Albums and Top Holiday Albums.
    The Christmas album, released in September, gains new steam as the holiday is fast approaching. Getting extra boost from Carrie’s new holiday special which premiered on HBO Max, it rose from No. 10 to No. 9 (44,000; up 26%) on the Hot 200.
    While climbing the charts, Carrie Underwood is shining at the prestigious country music awards. She took home the coveted Female Artist of the Year title at the ACM Awards and collected both Female Video of the Year and Video of the year at the CMT Awards for “Drinking Alone” from her 2018 album “Cry Pretty”.

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    Danielle Haim Struggles to Write New Music Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

    The guitarist and drummer of Haim opens up about her struggles with lack of inspiration as she tried to write new songs amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

    Dec 14, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Danielle Haim has struggled to write music amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
    The 31-year-old guitarist and drummer, who is in the band Haim with her sisters Este and Alana, admitted the uncertainty of 2020, including the ongoing pandemic, has left her suffering with a lack of inspiration and she has found it hard to pen new music.

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    She told The Guardian newspaper, “I rallied, I tried to write music the last couple of months, but it’s so difficult for me to do it, I don’t know what’s going on. For my sisters and I, it is just about showing up and willing that something happens, but it’s been hard. I feel privileged not having children – I’m trying to imagine what it would have been like if I had kids.”
    Danielle also spoke about how the pandemic affected Haim’s plans to tour their latest album, calling it a “bummer.”
    She said, “We made our album in a room, playing together, more than we’ve done on any other album we’ve put out. We had all these ideas about how we were going to tour it, we booked a whole tour and festivals – we were going to do a whole deli tour and the night Tom Hanks came out with the news that he had coronavirus, we were in (Washington) D.C. in a small deli performing a stripped-down set. It was wild. So just releasing something and not having that dialectical experience with a crowd about this music we’ve been working on for a year, that was a bummer.”

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    CMA Responds to Speculation Linking Charley Pride's COVID-19 Death to Awards Show

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    In a statement issued after many question the safety of the ceremony, the Country Music Association insists that all protocols were followed during the indoor event.

    Dec 14, 2020
    AceShowbiz – The Country Music Association has defended its recent annual awards event after it was linked to Charley Pride’s death. The country music legend passed away on Saturday, December 12, a month after performing and being presented with a lifetime achievement award at the November 11 event, prompting many to speculate if he contracted the virus while attending the show.
    Responding to this, the CMA issued a statement on Sunday to address how they made sure the safety during the indoor event. “Everyone affiliated with the CMA Awards followed strict testing protocols outlined by the city health department and unions. Charley was tested prior to traveling to Nashville,” they wrote.
    The CMA further stated, “He was tested upon landing in Nashville, and again on show day, with all tests coming back negative. After returning to Texas following the CMA Awards, Charley again tested negative multiple times. All of us in the Country Music community are heartbroken by Charley’s passing. Out of respect for his family during their grieving period, we will not be commenting on this further.”
    Among those questioning the safety of the CMAs was Maren Morris, who was also present at the event. “I don’t want to jump to conclusions because no family statement has been made, but if this was a result of the CMAs being indoors, we should all be outraged,” the 30-year-old star tweeted on Saturday while mourning Charley’s death. “Rest in power, Charley.”

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    One person criticized Maren for her suspicion, writing, “Coming from an artist that also attended the indoor event…” The “To Hell & Back” singer then defended her criticism at the event. “Hence ‘WE’ should be outraged,” she replied, before adding, “F**k this f**king year.”

    Maren Morris responded to a user slamming her for criticizing CMA Awards.
    Maren eventually deleted the said tweet, but that didn’t stop the backlash. Another slammed the “My Church” hitmaker, “Screw you @MarenMorris! How dare you even think about jumping to conclusions at a time like this. You’ve lost a fan in me.” The Texas native had a cool response to it, writing back, “love you!” with a waving hand emoji.

    Charley’s death was announced by his family on Sunday. “It is with great sadness that we confirm that Charley Pride passed away this morning, Saturday, December 12, 2020, in Dallas, Texas of complications from COVID-19 at age 86,” they posted on Facebook. “He was admitted to the hospital in late November with COVID-19 type symptoms and despite the incredible efforts, skill and care of his medical team over the past several weeks, he was unable to overcome the virus. Charley felt blessed to have such wonderful fans all over the world. And he would want his fans to take this virus very seriously.”

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    Dionne Warwick Celebrates 80th Birthday With Charity Concert Featuring John Rich and Aloe Blacc

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    All proceeds raised by the ‘Walk On By’ singer’s 80th Holiday Musical Birthday Celebration, which also sees participation of The Oak Ridge Boys, will benefit food charity Hunger Not Impossible.

    Dec 14, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Music icon Dionne Warwick has called on fellow artists John Rich and Aloe Blacc to help mark her 80th birthday on Saturday, December 12, at a virtual celebration for charity.
    Country and gospel group The Oak Ridge Boys also took part in the event, titled, Dionne Warwick’s 80th Holiday Musical Birthday Celebration, and fans have been invited to join in the fun by purchasing tickets at different price points to help feed those less fortunate this Christmas.

    In addition to access to the special show, Dionne is offering devotees autographed Christmas cards, private Zoom meet and greets, and even shout-outs on stage.

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    All proceeds raised will benefit food charity Hunger Not Impossible.
    The party kicked off at 5.30 P.M. EST.
    The charity concert aside, Dionne has received an unexpected “birthday gift” from “Saturday Night Live”. The show aired a skit titled “Dionne Warwick Talk Show” in its December 12 episode, spoofing the singer’s recent beef with Wendy Williams, who trash talked the “Walk On By” songstress on her talk show.
    Responding to the sketch, Dionne later tweeted, “This was a hilarious birthday gift. Thank you, @nbcsnl.” She went on gushing about comedian Ego Nwodim who impersonated her on the NBC variety series, “That young lady’s impression of me was very good and who knew @BrittaniWarrick had so many jobs?” She added of Ego in another tweet, “You did a wonderful job, baby. You are a star. @eggy_boom.”
    The latest “SNL” episode featured Timothee Chalamet as the host, with Bruce Springsteen serving as musical guest.

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    Shawn Mendes' 'Wonder' Marks His Fourth No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart

    This week’s chart also sees five holiday albums charting in the Top 10 which is the first since 2013, while Bad Bunny’s history-making album ‘El Ultimo Tour del Mundo’ falls one spot.

    Dec 14, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Shawn Mendes’ new album “Wonder” debuts atop the Billboard 200 chart. The new set, which was released by Island Records on December 4, earns 89,000 equivalent album units in the tracking week ending December 3, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data.
    Of the sum, 54,000 are in album sales while SEA units comprise 34,000 that equals to 46.92 million on-demand streams of the album’s songs. Meanwhile, about 1,000 are in the form of TEA units. “Wonder” marks the Canadian singer’s fourth album to debut at No. 1, joining “Handwritten”, “Illuminate” and his self-titled third studio album which was dropped on June 9, 2018.
    Trailing behind “Wonder” is last week’s leader Bad Bunny’s history-making album “El Ultimo Tour del Mundo”. It dips one spot to No. 2 after earning 57,000 equivalent album units. Following it up at No. 3 is Ariana Grande’s “Positions” which ascends to No. 3 with just over 55,000 equivalent album units earned.

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    Occupying No. 4 is Michael Buble’s “Christmas”, rising from No. 6 to No. 4 after earning 55,000 equivalent album units. Michael’s album isn’t the only holiday albums in the Top 10 this week as it joins Carrie Underwood’s “My Gift” that soars from No. 9 to No. 5 with 53,000 equivalent album units, Nat King Cole’s “The Christmas Song” that takes the No. 7 with 42,000 equivalent album units, and Pentatonix’s “The Best of Pentatonix Christmas” that occupies No. 8. The group’s album returns to the Top 10 after earning 39,000 equivalent album units, while Mariah Carey’s “Merry Christmas” rounds out the Top 10 with 38,000 units earned.
    This is the first time for five holiday albums to chart in the Top 10 in seven years. Back in 2013, Kelly Clarkson’s “Wrapped in Red” took the No. 3 spot while The Robertsons’ “Duck the Halls: A Robertson Family Christmas” was at No. 5. Pentatonix’s “PTXmas (EP)” was at No. 7, Michael’s “Christmas” was at No. 8 and Mary J. Blige’s “A Mary Christmas” closed out the Top 10.
    Back to this week’s chart, Pop Smoke’s “Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon” is among the remaining non-Christmas album. The posthumous album dips from No. 5 to No. 6 with 47,000 equivalent album units. Meanwhile, Megan Thee Stallion’s debut album “Good News” falls from No. 7 to No. 9 after earning just over 39,000 equivalent album units.
    Top Ten Billboard 200:
    “Wonder” – Shawn Mendes (89,000 units)
    “El Ultimo Tour del Mundo” – Bad Bunny (57,000 units)
    “Positions” – Ariana Grande (just over 55,000 units)
    “Christmas” – Michael Buble (55,000 units)
    “My Gift” – Carrie Underwood (53,000 units)
    “Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon” – Pop Smoke (47,000 units)
    “The Christmas Song” – Nat King Cole) (42,000 units)
    “The Best of Pentatonix Christmas” – Pentatonix (just over 39,000 units)
    “Good News” – Megan Thee Stallion (39,000 units)
    “Merry Christmas” – Mariah Carey (38,000 units)

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    Tom Morello Recalls Learning 250 Songs Before Touring With Bruce Springsteen

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    The Rage Against the Machine guitarist opens up he had to learn over 200 songs before going on a tour with the ‘Born to Run’ hitmaker and the E Street Band.

    Dec 14, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Tom Morello “learned 250 songs” before his first tour with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band- but it still wasn’t enough.
    The Rage Against the Machine guitarist – who was part of the “Born to Run” musician’s legendary touring group from 2008 to 2015 – admitted he still felt unprepared for the frontman’s habit of taking random requests from the audience.
    Responding to a fan asking about the “initiation ritual” for the band, he told Uncut magazine, “The E Street Band was one of the greatest live rock bands in the world for 40 years before I played with them, so my main job was not to ruin a perfectly good thing.”
    “I learned 250 songs before departing for the first tour, so I guess that would be the induction. And still, it wasn’t enough.”
    “Bruce would often surprise us by taking requests from the crowd – and sometimes they weren’t even Bruce Springsteen songs. When we were in Australia, we played songs by INXS, the Bee Gees…”
    Tom insisted none of the band members has any idea how the setlist will go, and The Boss would even change the “arrangements” on the fly.

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    He added, “No one in the band knows what the next song is, ever.”
    “And the arrangements of the songs are also not carved in stone, so you never know when it might be time for a guitar solo. It really kept me on my toes.”
    Nowadays, Morello has to keep up with his children, and he admitted his 11-year-old is more into modern hip-hop than rock music.
    He said, “As a young person it’s imperative that you like music that your parents don’t really understand.”
    “In the same way that KISS and Black Sabbath made my mom raise an eyebrow, I raise that same eyebrow, but I have to push it down.”
    “My nine-year-old loves classic rock, for him it’s Zeppelin and Floyd and AC/DC… but sometimes it’s so loud.”

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