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    Pusha T Fears This Would Happen During His 2011 Coachella Performance With Kanye West

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    A decade ago, the ‘Mercy’ rapper took on the stage that resembles the Altar of Zeus at the Pergamon Museum in Berlin, Germany when his rapper collaborator headlined the festival.

    Apr 20, 2021

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    Rapper Pusha T was worried about a massive stone mural crushing him to death as he joined Kanye West onstage for his headlining performance at the 2011 Coachella festival.

    Kanye had insisted on having the giant piece of art, resembling the Altar of Zeus at the Pergamon Museum in Berlin, Germany, hang high above the stage as part of his elaborate set design at the California music event, and it was all Pusha could think about as he prepared to perform alongside his pal.

    Reflecting on the groundbreaking performance, which was staged a decade ago on Saturday, April 17, Pusha told Complex.com, “Whatever that structure was, it was so massive. I was like, ‘I hope this doesn’t fall on me.’ These were all my thoughts.”

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    Thankfully, all went smoothly and the 90-minute set was hailed a great success, marking a key turning point in the “Stronger” hitmaker’s career.

    “It was my first time seeing a stage performance and [Kanye] putting it on like this,” Pusha recalled. “And I’m like, ‘Wait a minute. This is a huge deal.’ Watching him be obsessed… It was like, it couldn’t go any other way for him.”

    Looking back at his performance with Kanye, Pusha stated, “I was watching one of the biggest moments in touring, with the biggest artist in the world, off the best album of the year, doing the purest form of hip-hop. I was like, hip-hop is being appreciated.” He added, “They’re appreciating the purest form of hip-hop at the highest level. It was overwhelming.”

    “It was overwhelming to see the youngest genre of music, the music that comes under the most scrutiny, the music that wasn’t supposed to last, if you let my parents tell it… It wasn’t gonna be around for 20 years,” he elaborated. “At that point, for me, it was like, ‘Oh, we are the biggest. And we’re not [just] the biggest, we are the best.’ ”

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    DMX's Fans to Celebrate Late Rapper in Texas Tribute Show

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    A scheduled gig in a Texas bar which was supposed to be headlined by the ‘Party Up (Up in Here)’ hitmaker will be turned into an event to pay tribute to the late star.

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    Fans of late rapper DMX are planning to turn a Texas bar gig into a tribute show.

    The rap star, real name Earl Simmons, was booked to perform at the Wildcatter Saloon in Katy on 29 May (21), but following his death on 9 April, devotees with tickets are still planning to gather at the venue to salute their hero.

    The owner of the saloon will stage the show with the opening acts booked to open for DMX – Tone Royal and Coozablack & Sin City – and he’s on the hunt for a headliner with close ties to DMX.

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    Meanwhile, the late New York MC’s fiancee, Desiree Lindstrom, has shared a touching tribute to DMX on Instagram, writing, “The first night we met and you held me close. I knew I would never let go. I was lost in you and nothing else mattered. My best friend, my baby, my love… truly my everything. Thank you for us.”

    Lindstrom also posted a photo of herself and DMX, and thanked him for their four-year-old son, Exodus, adding, “Thank you God for Earl Simmons… forever X.”

    Immediately following his death, Lindstrom paid homage to her man with a tattoo of his 2006 song “Dog Love” above a large X.

    A public memorial service for DMX will be held on 24 April (21) at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. It will be followed by an intimate church service for the late rapper’s family the following day.

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    Bjorn Ulvaeus Spills Behind-the-Scene Preparation for ABBA's Hologram Tour

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    Discussing the process of creating the avatars, the Dancing Queen hitmaker claims that his bandmates were ‘photographed from all possible angles’ and made to ‘grimace in front of cameras.’

    Apr 19, 2021

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    ABBA star Bjorn Ulvaeus has opened up on the creation of the group’s avatars for their forthcoming hologram tour.

    The “Dancing Queen” hitmakers first announced their reunion back in 2018, promising two new songs – their first in four decades – along with plans to hit the road with the holograms.

    While neither project has surfaced as yet, the band is still working behind the scenes amid the pandemic to ensure the tour goes ahead.

    Discussing the process of creating the avatars, Ulvaeus told The Times newspaper the bandmembers were “photographed from all possible angles” and made to “grimace in front of cameras.”

    “They painted dots on our faces, they measured our heads,” he recalled.

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    And the “Mamma Mia” star also discussed how Agnetha Faltskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad’s vocals had changed over the years, admitting they are “about one tone lower, perhaps” than in the group’s heyday.

    However, he went on to promise that the sound fans would hear on the tour would still be “very much ABBA.”

    Back in 2018, Ulvaeus spoke about the direction of the two original new songs – “I Still Have Faith In You” and “Don’t Shut Me Down” – though the band has since reportedly upped the number of upcoming tracks to five.

    “One of them is a pop tune, very dance-able,” he said. “The other is more timeless, more reflective, that is all I will say. It is Nordic sad, but happy at the same time.”

    In the interview with The Times newspaper, Ulvaeus also talked about his lasting relationship with his bandmates. “We are really good friends and we see each other quite often,” he said. “Being together in the studio again, it was so familiar. It all came rushing back in seconds. We had fun. You have to have fun.”

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    Taylor Swift Becomes First Woman to Land 3 New No. 1s in Less Than a Year With 'Fearless' Success

    ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’, a re-recorded version of the ‘Cardigan’ hitmaker’s 2008 album, has beaten DMX’s ‘The Best of DMX’ and Justin Bieber’s ‘Justice’ for the top slot of Billboard 200.

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    Taylor Swift has landed another TransAtlantic chart double after taking her reworked “Fearless” album to the top of the Billboard 200 in America.

    “Fearless (Taylor’s Version)” debuted at number one in the U.K. on Friday, April 16, and now the project has topped the U.S. countdown with the biggest one-week sales of 2021 so far (291,000), making Swift the first woman to land three number one albums in less than a year.

    Additionally, “Fearless (Taylor’s Version)” helped Swift in securing her ninth No. 1 album. It placed her in tie with Madonna for the second-most No. 1 albums among women. The all-time record was still held by Barbra Streisand with 11 No. 1 albums.

    The original “Fearless” was Taylor’s first Billboard 200 number one back in 2008. The new version – her ninth number one – features re-recordings of all 13 songs on “Fearless”, six bonus songs added to a 2009 reissue of “Fearless”, and a collection of “from the vault” songs written for the original album that were never recorded.

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    Thanking fans on Sunday, April 18, Taylor took to social media and wrote, “Been in the studio all day recording the next one – it’s really so amazing what you all have done here.”

    Taylor Swift thanked fans for the success of ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’.

    Late rapper DMX’s greatest hits compilation, “The Best of DMX”, rockets up the chart from 73 to two following his death on April 9.

    Justin Bieber’s “Justice” falls to three in its third week on the Billboard 200, while Morgan Wallen’s “Dangerous” stays put at four and Rod Wave’s “SoulFly” rounds out the top five.

    Top Ten Billboard 200:

    “Fearless (Taylor’s Version)” – Taylor Swift (291,000 units)
    “The Best of DMX” – DMX (77,000 units)
    “Justice” – Justin Bieber (60,000 units)
    “Dangerous” – Morgan Wallen (58,000 units)
    “SoulFly” – Rod Wave (55,000 units)
    “Positions” – Ariana Grande (54,000 units)
    “The Highlights” – The Weeknd (41,000 units)
    “Destined” – Lil Tjay (38,000 units)
    “Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon” – Pop Smoke (36,000 units)
    “Future Nostalgia” – Dua Lipa (33,000 units)

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    Artist of the Week: Polo G

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    The ‘Die a Legend’ rapper is expected to make a high debut on the U.S. charts as his newest song ‘Rapstar’ has already made a wave on the streaming platforms.

    Apr 19, 2021

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    Polo G continues to make a splash. After becoming a mainstay on the U.S. charts last year with his sophomore set “The Goat”, the 22-year-old lyricist is now on his way back to the charts as his latest release “Rapstar” is off to a bright start.

    The song propelled the rapper to No. 1 on both Apple Music and Spotify charts on the first day of release with over 2.7 million streams. It marked his first chart topper on Spotify. It also ruled the U.K. R&B chart while breaking into the top 3 in U.K. Singles.

    The rapper talked about relationship and the pros and cons of stardom in the new track which was recorded for his next studio installment “Hall of Fame”. “Uh, copped a BMW, new deposit, I picked up another bag,” so he bragged about his fortune.

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    Besides dominating the chart with “Rapstar”, Polo G made a wave with “GNF (OKOKOK)” and his features with Rod Wave on “Richer” and Lil Tjay & Fivio Foreign on “Headshot”. He’s additionally featured on Pop Smoke’s “Fashion” from movie “Boogie”.

    He became one of the standouts among new bloods in the business following the release of his second album. It peaked at No. 2 on Billboard Hot 200, raked in more than 4 billion streams, earned him 7 Gold and Platinum RIAA certifications, and landed him in multiple year-end best albums lists.

    Despite his success, he always remembered not to forget his early struggles and humble beginnings. “I’ve been a signed artist, but it’s only been a full year-and-a-half. I’m still kind of new to money and this kind of lifestyle, so me being in a messed up predicament wasn’t too long ago,” he said in an interview with Billboard. “I know never to forget that and I know how easy you could lose everything you gain.”

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    Dan + Shay Addresses Technical Issue at 2021 ACM Awards After Facing Lip-Sync Accusations

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    The Duo of the Year winner at the 56th annual Academy of Country Music Awards notes it ‘is no one’s fault’ that the audio didn’t sync with their lips during the television broadcast.

    Apr 19, 2021

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    Dan + Shay has offered a clarification after they were accused of not singing live at the 56th annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Denying the lip-sync accusations, the country music duo blamed technical issue for the mismatch between the audio and their lips during the televised broadcast.

    Apparently learning of people’s complaints about their performance, Dan + Shay quickly took to their official Twitter account to address the issue. “apparently there was an audio/video sync issue on the television broadcast,” they wrote in a statement.

    They admitted they’re “bummed about it, but it happens, especially when performances are happening in multiple locations.” Not holding a grudge against the Academy of Country Music, they still sang praise for the show’s organizers “for pulling off a great show.”

    Dan + Shay addressed technical issue during their ACM Awards performance.

    Dan + Shay shared a longer statement on their Instagram page in which they wrote along with a clip of their performance, “hey y’all, just wanted to take a quick second to address this. there was a technical difficulty during the television broadcast of our @acmawards performance, and the audio/video was out of sync. it’s just one of those things that happens sometimes, especially with performances being filmed in different locations and is no one’s fault.”

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    “we were bummed when we found out, but honestly just grateful for the opportunity to be there,” the added, “gotta give major props to the @acmawards and everybody at @cbstv for putting together an AMAZING show, given the crazy circumstances of a global pandemic. thanks so much to our fans for the kind words and support on social media tonight, and for being patient with the whole situation. we love y’all and are so grateful for everything you have given us.”

    Dan + Shay was billed as one of the musical performers at the Sunday, April 18 ceremony. They delivered a smooth rendition of “Glad You Exist” from the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, but fans couldn’t help noticing that the audio and their lips were not in sync during the performance.

    “Dan and shay was like me doing karaoke after three beers,” an unamused viewer tweeted. “Well we know Dan And Shay’s performance was prerecorded,” another suggested. “Either the stream on my tv is off or This is REALLY bad lip-syncing by Dan and Shay. Yikes!” a third one speculated, while another remarked, “Dan and Shay need to learn their lip-syncing skills better because that performance was way off.”

    The technical glitch during their performance aside, Dan + Shay still had another reason to be proud that night as they were awarded with Duo of the Year title, winning it over Brooks & Dunn, Brothers Osborne, Florida Georgia Line and Maddie & Tae. It marks their third consecutive win in the category at ACM Awards.

    “to win duo of the year for the 3rd year in a row…truly speechless,” they said in the statement posted on their Instagram page. “hope y’all have a great night, and seriously, thank you. we’re the luckiest guys in the world.”

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    ACM Awards 2021: Luke Bryan and Maren Morris Top Winner List

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    The ‘American Idol’ judge nabs the coveted prize of Entertainer of the Year, while the ‘My Church’ songstress is once again hailed as Female Artist of the Year.

    Apr 19, 2021

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    Luke Bryan and Maren Morris have come out as big winners at the recently concluded 56th Academy of Country Music Awards. The former, who wasn’t able to attend the show after he tested positive for COVID-19, bagged the top prize of Entertainer of the Year, beating out Eric Church, Thomas Rhett and Chris Stapleton.

    Appearing via a video, he said of his win, “I’m in L.A., oh my god. Y’all got me. I’m amazingly surprised. What an honor.” He continued, “To the ACM, I’m so sorry I could not be there. I missed certainly being able to do my song. And all the winners tonight, congratulations. Oh my god. Y’all got me!”

    Bryan then thanked his team, his wife Caroline and their children Thomas, 13, and Tatum, 10. “And to all my fans out there and country radio. We’ve missed touring, we’ve missed being on the road with everybody that makes me an entertainer,” he added to his fans.

    The 44-year-old delivered a positive message to his fans, “What a challenging year, but to all the fans and everybody, we’ll be back out on the road doing what we love,” before concluding his speech, “What an amazing honor. I love you guys.”

    It’s Bryan’s third ACM entertainer of the year award after winning it in 2013 and 2015.

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    Also winning big that night was Maren Morris. The “My Church” singer took home Female Artist of the Year for the second consecutive year, edging out fellow nominees namely Miranda Lambert, Ashley McBryde and Carly Pearce. She won another award that night for Song of the Year with her hit “The Bones”.

    Thomas Rhett was named Male Artist of the Year, which was also vied by Dierks Bentley, Church, Combs and Stapleton. Dan + Shay snatched the Duo of the Year title for the third consecutive year, while Old Dominion was still undefeated as Group of the Year, marking their fourth ACM win in the category.

    Despite losing in other categories, Stapleton didn’t come home empty handed as he won Album of the Year with “Starting Over”. Single of the Year went to Carly Pearce and Lee Brice with their duet “I Hope You’re Happy Now”, which was also announced as the winner of Music Event of the Year prior to the televised event.

    Also announced as early winners were Gabby Barrett (New Female Artist of the Year), Jimmie Allen (New Male Artist of the Year) and Kane Brown (Video of the Year, “Worldwide Beautiful”).

    This year’s ACM Awards was broadcast from the Grand Ole Opry House, Ryman Auditorium and the Bluebird Cafe. Keith Urban and Mickey Guyton served as the hosts.

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    ACM Awards 2021: Carrie Underwood Looks Angelic, Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd Offer Sultry Performance

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    Also hitting the stage that night are Miranda Lambert and Elle King as they offer a performance of their latest collaboration, an upbeat party song ‘Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)’.

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    The 56th annual ACM Awards was held on Sunday, April 18. The best musicians in the country music industry were celebrated at the event with some of them offering show-stopping performances that night. Among those who hit the stage at the award-giving event was Carrie Underwood, who served both looks and vocals in her performance.

    Singing a medley of songs from her gospel album, “My Savior”, Carrie was an absolute vision as she donned a cream-colored gown featuring sparkling embellishments. Joining her for her magnificent performance was CeCe Winans. Carrie was nominated for Music Video of the Year at the ACMs for her song “Hallelujah” with John Legend, though the award was eventually given to Kane Brown.

    Also hitting the stage that night were Miranda Lambert and Elle King. The two singers rocked bedazzled leather ensembles. They offered a performance of their latest collaboration, an upbeat party song “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)”.

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    Not stopping there, Miranda later teamed up with Chris Stapleton for his ballad “Maggie’s Song”. For the stripped down acoustic performance, Miranda traded her angelic dress with a gorgeous fringe jacket that had strips of black, white and brown leather.

    As for Gabby Barrett, the “American Idol” alum took the stage to sing a soulful rendition of her hit “The Good Ones”. Her husband Cade Foehner joined her as he played guitar. For the performance, Gabby looked stuning in a white cowboy hat that covered her blonde curls. The singer, who was named ACM New Female Artist of the Year, completed her look with a shimmery white blouse for the performance and a pair of high-waisted skinny jeans onstage.

    Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd also offered a sultry duet as they belted out their first official duet, “Chasing After You”. For the performance, the stage was surrounded by a field of pampas grass. At one point of the performance, the married couple shared an intimate hug.

    The 2021 American Country Music Awards was hosted by Keith Urban and Mickey Guyton. Among the winners are Maren, Kane, Jimmie Allen, Carly Pearce and Lee Brice.

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