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    Dolly Parton Always Hopes Beyonce Would Cover 'Jolene' Someday

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    Aside from talking about her dream rendition of her 1974 tune, the country legend claims one of her proudest moments was Whitney Houston’s 1992 take on her song ‘I Will Always Love You’.

    Dec 7, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Dolly Parton wants Beyonce Knowles to cover her hit “Jolene”.
    So many artists have re-recorded the country queen’s hits, making her a stash of cash over the years, and the 1974 tune is a favourite, but Dolly dreams of one more big hit with the track.
    “Jolene has been recorded more than any other song that I have ever written,” she tells The Big Issue. “It has been recorded worldwide over 400 times in lots of different languages by lots of different bands.”
    “The White Stripes did a wonderful job of it, and many other people. But nobody’s ever had a really big hit record on it. I’ve always hoped somebody might do someday, someone like Beyonce.”

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    Meanwhile, one of Dolly’s proudest moments was the reaction to the late Whitney Houston’s 1992 take on her song “I Will Always Love You”.
    “I had a number one with ‘I Will Always Love You’ twice – once in the 70s, then I did it in the movie ‘The Best Little Whorehouse’ in Texas, and had another number one in the 80s. And then Whitney did it and it was considered one of the greatest love songs of all time. Still to this day I take a lot of pride in that.”
    The 74-year-old made a joke about her and her marriage to Carl Thomas during her appearance in the Wednesday, December 2 episode of “Table Manners” podcast. “My husband and I have been together for 57 years and married for 54, and I’m sick of him and I’m sure he’s sick of me,” she quipped to English singer Jessie Ware and her mom.
    Elsewhere in the chat, the “9 to 5” hitmaker additionally opened up about her weaknesses. When asked about her love for food, she lightheartedly confessed, “My weaknesses have always been men, sex and food and not necessarily in that order.”

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    Teyana Taylor Blames Label for Her Retirement Announcement

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    While many assume that she quit music because of the Grammys snub, the ‘Wake Up Love’ singer explains on Instagram Live that her frustrations stem from being neglected by her record label.

    Dec 7, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Teyana Taylor has explained her retirement announcement. One day after shocking her fans with her Instagram post that declared she’s quitting from making music, the singer/dancer has taken to Instagram Live to clarify that it had nothing to do with the Grammys snub.
    In fact, the 29-year-old star was upset with the way her label G.O.O.D Music/Def Jam has been treating her. In the Saturday, December 5 video, she shared that she feels unappreciated and overlooked by “the people that are supposed to support me most.” According to the R&B artist, her label hasn’t been reciprocating the same level of care that she gives and she has “little to no push.”
    Teyana also revealed that she has asked her label to drop her many times to no avail. “The crazy part about it is, I asked Def Jam to drop me on almost 10 different occasions, straight to their face, up in the building, at the table,” she said.
    “Like, ‘Yo, just drop me, because, at this point, I can’t let this kill me,’ ” she added of how the frustrations affected her mentally. “Baby, I gotta do it for my mental health. I have to do it for my emotional health. I have to do it for my kids so I can stay alive for my kids.”
    Suggesting that her previous statement was a mere boycott rather than a retirement announcement, she declared, “I’m not quitting, I’m leveling up.” She went on lashing out at her label, “I constantly get attacked for all the f**k s**t the label do and, y’all know me, I stay quiet. But, it’s so much I can take.”

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    “So maybe, if I retire, n***as will let me go. Drop me, fam. Let me be free,” she explained. “I’m tired… Baby, I’ve been doing this since I was 15 years old. I’m about to be 30. And besides performing for my real fans and actually being in a booth, nothing else about music makes me happy. Period.”
    Teyana previously aired out her frustrations at being under-appreciated in the industry. “I ain’t gone front in times of feeling super under appreciated as a artist, receiving little to no real push from the ‘machine’, constantly getting the shorter end of the stick, being overlooked, I mean the list (goes) on and on lol (laugh out loud)..,” she posted on Friday, December 4.
    She continued, “I’m retiring this chapter of my story with the comfort that i can depart with peace of mind seeing that all the hard work & passion put in was indeed loved & supported somewhere in the world (sic)!”

    Teyana has since received support from fellow artists, including Cardi B and The Game, who posted a lengthy message to “a very young, talented black girl with the biggest voice I’d ever heard in my life on a cold night in New York City” several years ago.

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    Artist of the Week: Miley Cyrus

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    The ‘Midnight Sky’ singer gets revenge on her ex-lovers and she does it with style as she is heading for chart domination with her glam heartache song ‘Prisoner’.

    Dec 7, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Miley Cyrus took no prisoners as she kissed off her exes in her newest single. While doing so, she’s climbing up the charts and dominating radio airplays. Teaming up with Dua Lipa, she served up an infection dance anthem fittingly titled “Prisoner” that sampled Olivia Newton-John’s all-time classic “Physical”.
    “In loving memory of all my exes, eat s**t,” so the former Disney Darling told her former lovers in a bold message in her music video. The song itself chronicled a toxic relationship, something that many people could easily relate to. She blasted an unnamed ex for being manipulative and making her feel like a hostage.
    The song was among new favorites in various countries across the globe. She made the highest new entry on U.K. Singles Chart, bowing at No. 8 while entering the Top 40 on this week’s Mediabase pop radio airplay chart. She additionally reached Top 20 both on the ARIA singles chart and on the U.S. Rolling Stone Top 100.

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    Besides addressing her love life, the “Hannah Montana” alum talked about growing up under the spotlight in another new song called “Angels Like You”. She opened up about how traumatized she felt by the constant media scrutiny she had to endure since she was young.
    “I had some guilt or shame with that song in the way that it’s written, but now that I listen to it, it is actually apologetic,” she told Rolling Stone. “It is saying, ‘It’s not your fault I ruin everything, and it’s not your fault that I can’t be what you need.’ My independence and, I guess, my survivalist instincts make it where I can seem selfish.”
    Those tracks are taken from Miley’s seventh studio album called “Plastic Hearts”. The new album, led by hit single “Midnight Sky” which went on to become one of 2020’s Songs of Summer, features guest vocals from such icons as Joan Jett, Billy Idol, and Stevie Nicks. It’s released in late November, three years after her last set.
    The album is expected to make a high debut on Billboard Hot 200 if her chart history is any indication. She topped the charts with her three previous efforts: 2007’s “Meet Miley Cyrus”, 2008’s “Breakout”, and 2013’s “Bangerz”. She also reached top 3 with 2010’s “Can’t Be Tamed” and top 5 with 2017’s “Younger Now”.

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    Bad Bunny's 'El Ultimo Tour del Mundo' Is First All-Spanish No. 1 Album on Billboard 200

    No. 2 is occupied by Miley Cyrus’ ‘Plastic Hearts’ which serves as the former Disney star’s highest charting effort since ‘Bangerz’ that bowed at No. 1 back in 2013.

    Dec 7, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Bad Bunny makes history with his new album “El Ultimo Tour del Mundo”. The set arrives atop Billboard 200 chart, marking the first all-Spanish-language album to debut at No. 1 in the 64-year history of the all-genre chart. Bad Bunny’s new studio effort earns 116,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the week ending December 3, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data.
    Of the sum, SEA units comprise 103,000. Meanwhile, album sales comprise 12,000 and the rest are in TEA units. Prior to this, the highest-charting all-Spanish-language album was hold by his other album “YHLQMDLG”. The album bowed at No. 2 on the chart dated March 14 with 179,000 units earned.
    Back to this week’s Billboard 200 chart, No. 2 is occupied by Miley Cyrus’ “Plastic Hearts” as it launches with 60,000 equivalent album units. “Plastic Hearts” serves as the former Disney star’s highest charting effort since “Bangerz” that bowed at No. 1 back in 2013. Later at No. 3 is former leader BTS (Bangtan Boys)’s “Be” that earns 55,000 equivalent album units.

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    Meanwhile, Ariana Grande’s “Positions” falls from No. 3 to No. 4 after earning 53,000 equivalent album units. Also descending this week is Pop Smoke’s “Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon” which dips one spot to No. 5 with a little over 48,000 equivalent album units.
    As for No. 6, it is taken by Michael Buble’s 2011 album “Christmas” which soars back to the top 10 from No. 13 with 48,000 equivalent album units. The album always returns to the Top 10 in every Christmas season ever since its release. Megan Thee Stallion’s “Good News” follows at No. 7, dropping 5 rungs with 47,000 equivalent album units in its second week on the chart.
    Rounding out the Top 10 are Taylor Swift’s “Folklore”, Carrie Underwood’s “My Gift” and Juice WRLD’s “Legends Never Die”. “Folklore” ascends from No. 6 to No. 8 with 45,000 equivalent album units. “My Gift” also raises one spot to No. 9 with 44,000 units. Falling from No. 9 to No. 10 is “Legends Never Die” that earns 36,000 equivalent album units.
    Top Ten Billboard 200:
    “El Ultimo Tour del Mundo” – Bad Bunny (116,000 units)
    “Plastic Hearts” – Miley Cyrus (60,000 units)
    “Be” – BTS (Bangtan Boys) (55,000 units)
    “Positions” – Ariana Grande (53,000 units)
    “Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon” – Pop Smoke (a little over 48,000 units)
    “Christmas” – Michael Buble (48,000 units)
    “Good News” – Megan Thee Stallion (47,000 units)
    “Folklore” – Taylor Swift (45,000 units)
    “My Gift” – Carrie Underwood (44,000 units)
    “Legends Never Die” – Juice WRLD (36,000 units)

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    Ashanti and Keyshia Cole Announced as Latest Pairing for Verzuz Battle

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    The match between the two female artists will be the 21st battle and will take place three weeks after Jeezy and Gucci Mane broke the series’ record for biggest-ever viewing figures.

    Dec 7, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Ashanti and Keyshia Cole will face off in the next online Verzuz battle.
    The two singers will be the latest pairing to go head-to-head on Timbaland and Swizz Beatz’s back catalogue battle platform, which launched in March.
    Saturday’s (December 12) match-up will be the 21st battle overall. It will air on the @VERZUZTV Instagram page or on Apple Music from 8 pm ET.

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    Keyshia first hinted that she’s filming for a “Verzuz” episode last week with an Instagram post. Alongside a picture of her in a car, the “Love” singer wrote in the caption, “How are you guys LONG TIME NO HEAR!!! #Versuz BATTLE OTW.”
    While the “Love” hitmaker didn’t reveal her opponent, fans speculate that she’s going to have a face-off with Ashanti. The “Rain on Me” singer’s name was brought up after Keyshia appeared to challenge her for a battle back in July. At the time, Keyshia took to the comment section during Snoop Dogg and DMX’s battle. “@Ashanti was good,” she wrote.
    One-time rap rivals Jeezy and Gucci Mane broke the series’ record for biggest-ever viewing figures two weeks ago, when over nine million viewers tuned in to watch their VERZUZ battle.
    Other stars to take part in the initiative include Nelly and Ludacris, Ryan Tedder and Benny Blanco, Alicia Keys and John Legend, DMX and Snoop Dogg, Patti LaBelle and Gladys Knight, and Rick Ross and 2 Chainz.

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    Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes Surprise With 'The Christmas Song' Release for Good Cause

    When treating fans to their special rendition of the holiday duet, the ‘Havana’ hitmaker announces that she and her singer boyfriend are donating $100,000 to Feeding America.

    Dec 7, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes have given fans an early Christmas gift by releasing a surprise holiday duet.
    The pop stars released their version of “The Christmas Song” on Saturday (December 05), calling it “something special” for followers.
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    “This has been such a crazy year with so many challenges,” Cabello wrote on Instagram. “This holiday season, it is more important than ever to spread love and kindness to everyone! Shawn and I wanted to send all our love to you amazing humans so we put together something special for you, our rendition of #TheChristmasSong.”

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    Adding that proceeds from downloads will “support those in need right now,” the “Havana” singer revealed that she and Mendes are donating $100,000 (£74,400) to Feeding America.

    “We love you all so much and hope you get to enjoy this song over a very safe and merry holiday!” she added. “It would make our holidays if you went on their website and donated to one of their sectors and help out your community! They have sectors all over the nation. Let’s make our little corner of the world more beautiful today.”
    “The Christmas Song” features on the holiday deluxe edition of Mendes’ new album, “Wonder”.
    Mendes and Cabello first collaborated in 2015’s single “I Know What You Did Last Summer”, which was included on his “Handwritten Revisited” reissue. The duo reunited for “Senorita” in 2019 and the song became a hit. The pair have since become inseparable as they’ve been dating in public and quarantining together with Cabello’s family for several months earlier this year.

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    BTS Take MAMA 2020 Stage With Hologram Version of Suga for 'Life Goes On' Performance

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    The K-pop supergroup has swept the Mnet Asian Music Awards by taking home its grand prizes for Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Album of the Year and Worldwide Icon of the Year.

    Dec 7, 2020
    AceShowbiz – BTS (Bangtan Boys) stunned fans at the Mnet Asian Music Awards on Sunday, December 6 by performing with a hologram of absent bandmate Suga.
    The boy band picked up eight prizes at the ceremony but the performance of “Life Goes On” was a big talking point, thanks to a little technology help.
    Suga, who is recovering from a shoulder surgery and could not physically join BTS, appeared through a portal just before his verse on the song and remained onstage with the group even though he wasn’t really there.
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    BTS also performed “Dynamite” and “ON” as a six-piece during the prizegiving.
    The hitmakers took home all four of MAMA 2020’s grand prizes for Artist Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Album Of The Year, and Worldwide Icon Of The Year. They also picked up awards for Best Male Group, Worldwide Fans’ Choice, Best Music Video and Best Dance Performance (Male Group) for “Dynamite”.
    BLACKPINK and IU were also multiple winners.
    Mnet Asian Music Awards 2020 full list of winners is:
    Artist of the Year: BTS (Bangtan Boys)
    Album of the Year: BTS (Bangtan Boys) – “Map of the Soul: 7”
    Song of the Year: BTS (Bangtan Boys) -“Dynamite”
    Worldwide Icon of the Year: BTS (Bangtan Boys)
    Best Male Group: BTS (Bangtan Boys)
    Best Female Group: BLACKPINK
    Best Male Artist: EXO’s Baekhyun
    Best Female Artist: IU
    Best New Male Artist: TREASURE
    Best New Female Artist: Weeekly
    Best Vocal Performance – Solo: IU – “Blueming”
    Best Vocal Performance – Group: Mamamoo – “HIP”
    Best Dance Performance – Solo: Hwasa – “Maria”
    Best Dance Performance – Male Group: BTS (Bangtan Boys) -“Dynamite”
    Best Dance Performance – Female Group: BLACKPINK – “How You Like That”
    Best Hip Hop & Urban Music: Zico – “Any Song”
    Best Band Performance: DAY6 – “Zombie”
    Best Collaboration: “eight” by IU (feat. Suga)
    Best of Next: CRAVITY
    Discovery of the Year: ATEEZ
    Best Music Video: BTS (Bangtan Boys) -“Dynamite”
    Best Stage: Monsta X
    Best OST: Gaho – “Start” from “Itaewon Class”
    Favourite Dance Performance – Group: TXT – “Can’t You See Me”
    Favourite Dance Performance – Male Solo: Taemin – “Criminal”
    Favorite Dance Performance – Female Solo: Jessi – “NUNU NANA”
    Favourite Male Group: NCT
    Favourite Female Group: IZ*ONE
    Favourite Asian Artist: WayV
    Global Favourite Performer: SEVENTEEN
    The Most Popular Artist: TWICE
    Worldwide Fans’ Choice Top 10: BTS (Bangtan Boys), BLACKPINK, TWICE, Mamamoo, SEVENTEEN, ATEEZ, GOT7, TXT, TREASURE, NCT
    Best Asian Artist – Japan: Official HIGE DANdism
    Best Asian Artist – Mandarin: G.E.M.
    Best Asian Artist – Thailand: Ink Waruntorn
    Best Asian Artist – Indonesia: Rizky Febian
    Best Asian Artist – Vietnam: Binz
    Best New Asian Artist – Japan: Fujii Kaze
    Best New Asian Artist – Mandarin: Chin Siou
    Best New Asian Artist – Thailand: Milli
    Best New Asian Artist – Indonesia: Tiara Andini
    Best New Asian Artist – Vietnam: Amee
    Best New Asian Artist: JO1
    Notable Achievement Artist: SEVENTEEN
    Inspired Achievement: BoA
    Best Executive Producer of the Year: Bang Si Hyuk
    Best Producer of the Year: Pdogg
    Best Composer of the Year: Yovie Widianto
    Best Engineer of the Year: Goo Jong Pil, Kwon Nam Woo
    Best Video Director of the Year: Lumpens
    Best Choreographer of the Year: Quang Dang
    Best Art Director of the Year: MU:E

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    Cardi B Supports Teyana Taylor Following Her Retirement Announcement

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    After the ‘Lose Each Other’ hitmaker was left with no nomination for the 2021 Grammy Awards despite her successful album ‘The Album’, Teyana hinted at retirement in an Instagram post over the weekend.

    Dec 7, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Teyana Taylor shocked fans when she hinted at retirement in an Instagram post on Friday, December 4. Apparently, not only fans but also fellow musicians were surprised by the post with Cardi B showing support for the multi-hyphenate artist.
    Taking to her Twitter account to sing Teyana praise on Saturday, the Grammy-winning raptress wrote to her followers, “If you know me then you know Teyana Taylor’s album it’s my favorite of 2020,” referring to Teyana’s “The Album”. “I swear she really got the best album this year.I hate that she feels how she feels cause she sooo talented and the music is soo good.”
    When asked about her favorite song of the album, Cardi responded, “Tuh where do I start ……Wake up love,1800,morning,69,killa,…..Lose each other’s had me in my feelings in the beginning of October.” The “Bodak Yellow” hitmaker further alluded that it was hard to pick a favorite since it was “just a very good project maaaannn.”

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    Teyana was among those who were snubbed at the 2021 Grammy nominations. Despite her critically-acclaimed set “The Album”, which was released in June, the “Lose Each Other” hitmaker was left with no nomination for the upcoming award-giving event. In the eyebrow-raising post, Teyana shared a Spotify data about how her music is streamed in 92 countries by 15.2 million listeners.
    “Wow, who did that? Y’all did that! Thank you. I ain’t gone front in times of feeling super under appreciated as a artist, receiving little to no real push from the ‘machine’, constantly getting the shorter end of the stick, being overlooked, I mean the list on and on lol..,” she wrote in the caption, befire announcing, “I’m retiring this chapter of my story with the comfort that i can depart with peace of mind seeing that all the hard work & passion put in was indeed loved & supported somewhere in the world!”
    Concluding her message, Teyana, who is signed to Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music, added, “To all my supporters from day 1 & all my new ones I love you and I thank you for everything & don’t worry y’all know. all hustlers have the understanding that when one door closes another will open…either that or I’m pickin da locks petunia!!! So wassup.”
    Back in November, Teyana blasted Recording Academy. “Y’all was better off just saying best MALE R&B ALBUM cause all I see is d**k in this category (sic),” she tweeted.

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