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    DaBaby Debuts Tribute EP Following Brother's Suicide

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    The ‘Baby on Baby’ rapper pays tribute to his late brother by releasing a new mini album called ‘My Brother’s Keeper (Long Live G)’ following his sibling’s tragic death.

    Nov 21, 2020
    AceShowbiz – DaBaby has honoured his late brother Glenn Johnson with his surprise EP, “My Brother’s Keeper (Long Live G)”.
    The hitmaker surprise released the seven-song set on Friday (20Nov20), featuring the previously-teased track “Brother’s Keeper”, which details their struggles growing up and urges fans to “never let depression go unchecked, that s**t’ll cost you.”
    “I’m my brother’s keeper and it’s been like that forever,” he raps. “We can’t help the s**t we seen, we had to live through that together / All these demons on my soul / Lord, I need help fighting these devils.”
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    Dad-of-four Johnson reportedly died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Charlotte, North Carolina, hours after he posted a video of himself in a car with a gun, during which he was visibly upset and crying about the way his life had turned out
    Following his passing, DaBaby alluded to his brother having suffered from depression, posting on Twitter, “If you can’t get over depression GET HELP, you see a loved one struggling get them help, they refuse to get help, MAKE em get treated anyway.”
    “You suffer from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) take that s**t serious & get help! I’m bouta get a therapist my damn self! #LongliveG.”
    DaBaby’s seven-song EP includes collaborations with Meek Mill, Polo G and NoCap, and Toosii, and is available now.
    It’s his second studio release in a year. He dropped a third studio album “Blame It on Baby” in April. Featuring Migos, Future, Ashanti, and Megan Thee Stallion, it hit the pinnacle on Billboard Hot 200. The single “Rockstar” featuring rising star Roddy Ricch also reached No. 1 on Hot 100.

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    Megan Thee Stallion Fires Back at Tory Lanez in New Diss Track 'Shots Fired'

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    The ‘Savage’ hitmaker slams the Canadian star while taking a dig at his height and responding to the critics who called her a snitch following the shooting drama.

    Nov 21, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Megan Thee Stallion has taken aim at her alleged shooter Tory Lanez in a new diss track titled “Shots Fired”.
    The “WAP” star accused Lanez of shooting her following a dispute as they left a party in the Hollywood Hills over the summer (20), following which a restraining order was filed to prevent Lanez from going near Megan.
    Now, just days after claiming Lanez had tried to buy her silence following the shooting, Megan has once again slammed the rapper in a brand new track from her debut album.
    While she doesn’t refer to Lanez by name in the song, Megan does make several references to his 5’3″ height, and also takes on his defence that he couldn’t have shot the “Hot Girl Summer” star without damaging any of her bones or tendons.
    “You shot a 5’10” b**ch with a .22,” she raps. “Talkin’ ’bout bones and tendons like them bullets weren’t pellets.”

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    Later, she continues, “Who a snitch? I ain’t never went to the police with no names.”
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    Megan told GQ Magazine that she was so scared following the shooting, which occurred at the height of the controversy surrounding police brutality towards people of colour, that she said she had cut her foot rather than revealing that Lanez was carrying a weapon.
    She had to undergo surgery on her feet after the shooting while Lanez has pleaded not guilty to one count of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, and one count of carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle.
    Lanez’s next court hearing is set to take place on 20 January.

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    Megan Thee Stallion Highlights Body Positity in New Sexy Music Video

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    Directed by Colin Tilley, the visuals for ‘Body’ opens with a few of woman including the ‘Savage’ hitmaker, flaunting their bodies in an all black, sheer outfit.

    Nov 20, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Megan Thee Stallion’s debut album “Good News” is finally here. The raptress released the album at midnight on Thursday, November 19 alongside a new video for “Body” where she preaches about embracing all body shapes.
    Directed by Colin Tilley, the visuals opens with a few of woman including Megan, flaunting their bodies in an all black, sheer outfit. As for the Hot Girl Summer, she looks stunning and sexy in a black sheer bodycon that she pairs with a hat that covers both of her eyes.
    Later in the video, she trades the outfit for an equally racy one, consisting of black thong, bra, a crop-top tee and matching hat. Joined by a slew of backing dancers, she twerks their derriere while rapping, “The category is body/ Look at the way it’s sitting. That ratio so out of control, that waist, that a**, them titties/ If I were me and I woulda seen myself/ I would have bought me a drink, took me home.”

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    The striking music video also features guest appearances from Jordyn Woods, [Taraji P. Henson] and Blac Chyna among others.
    In a livestream premiere as part of YouTube Originals’ “RELEASED” series, Megan discussed the message she wanted to bring with the music video. “You’re going to see all body shapes, a lot of strong women doing the damn thing,” the “Savage” rapper said. “Just being confident and owning their bodies and their sexuality.”
    “Good News” marks the first full-length studio album from Megan. It features songs that she collaborated with stars including Beyonce Knowles, SZA, City Girls, Big Sean and more. It follows her previous three EPs and one mixtape.
    “I feel like I had been through so much. I was just finally ready to commit to the process,” she said earlier this year of the album. “When I’m by myself, that’s when my creativity comes to me. The whole album was basically written in the living room, the shower, the backyard – just visualize it with me.”

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    Taylor Swift Credits Songwriting for Connecting Her to Fans When Honored at Apple Music Awards

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    The ‘Cardigan’ singer has taped her acceptance speech after being honored with Songwriter of the Year kudo at the second annual Apple Music Awards for her latest album ‘Folklore’.

    Nov 20, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Taylor Swift’s Apple Music Awards Songwriter of the Year honor is really special for the “Cardigan” star, because her talents for tunes have helped keep her in touch with fans during an awful 2020.
    The star filmed an acceptance speech for her latest gong win on Thursday, November 19 and confessed it’s an award that means an awful lot to her.
    “Winning Songwriter of the Year in any capacity in any year would be so exciting, but I think it’s really special because this particular year was a year where I really feel like songwriting was the one thing that was able to keep me connected to fans that I wasn’t able to see in concert,” the “Love Story” hitmaker said in her speech.

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    “I wasn’t able to reach out my hand and touch somebody’s hand in the front row, I wasn’t able to take pictures with fans, so this, it means a lot to me,” she continued. “My songwriting, and the way that fans respond to the songs I write, and the kinda dialogue back and forth, and that kind of emotional exchange, is what I feel like has really kept me going this year (sic). And I really want to say thank you to the fans for that.”
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    The second annual Apple Music Awards also saw Lil Baby collecting the Artist of the Year prize. About the honor, “The Bigger Picture” rapper said, “This year has changed me a lot. Now that I’m an artist, I feel like my voice can get heard through my music and I needed to say something. And my fans listened. So thank you to my fans and thank you to Apple Music for giving me a special way to connect to my fans.”
    Megan Thee Stallion, in the meantime, was awarded with Breakthrough Artist of the Year, and Roddy Ricch claimed the final two prizes, Top Song of the Year and Top Album of the Year, for his song “The Box” and his LP “Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial”.

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    Shawn Mendes and Justin Bieber Unleash Emotion in 'Monster' Music Video

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    In their first ever collaboration, the ‘Senorita’ hitmaker and the ‘Lonely’ singer sing about their inner struggles with early fame as they find themselves being put on a pedestal.

    Nov 20, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Shawn Mendes has finally made his dream collaboration with Justin Bieber a reality. The “Senorita” hitmaker released “Monster”, his brand duet single with the “Lonely” singer, off upcoming album “Wonder” at midnight on Friday, November 20, and along with it, was its dark and emotional music video.
    Directed by Colin Tilley and produced by Jack Winter, the promo for Mendes’ first-ever collaboration with Bieber sees the popstar duo singing about their inner battles over their fame atop a white platform in the middle of the woods. Wearing casual clothes, they strip bare their emotions while lightning flashes around them.
    “You put me on a pedestal and tell me I’m the best/ Raise me up to the sky until I’m out of breath,” Mendes kicks off the tune by singing his verse. “Fill me yup with confidence, I say what’s in my chest/ Spill my words and tear me down until there’s nothing left/ Rearrange the pieces just to fit me with the rest, yeah.”

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    One minute into the track, Bieber takes over by sharing his own experience. “I was fifteen when the world put me on a pedestal/ I had big dreams shows and making memories,” he croons. “Made some bad moves trying to act cool, upset by their jealously/ Lifting me up (Lifting me up), lifting me up (Yeah).”
    About the single, Mendes previously told Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, “It’s about how society can put celebrities up on a pedestal and watch them fall and it seems to be this entertainment thing. And it’s hard.” He then explained on Bieber’s involvement, “And his heart fell deep into it. And him and I, even yesterday, were on the phone for an hour and had the deepest conversation, I think, about so much.”
    “And it just felt really nice because it was a full circle moment for me, this guy who was the reason I started singing. I was nine when ‘One Time’ came out, and I completely was all in,” he recalled. “[Bieber] was Elvis to me. And to come back around and to have this very human to human conversation with him and his truth to come into that song and my truth to be there, it feels like one of the most special songs I’ve ever wrote. And the more I listened to it and the deeper I get into it, this is not just about celebrities. This is the human experience.”

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    2020 Latin Grammys: Alejandro Sanz and Bad Bunny Denies J Balvin Top Wins

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    The 21st Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards, which takes place in multiple countries due to COVID-19, also sees Ricky Martin bringing home Best Pop Vocal Album and Mike Bahia landing Best New Artist.

    Nov 20, 2020
    AceShowbiz – The winners of the 21st Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards have finally been unraveled through a ceremony taking place in multiple countries due to COVID-19. While J Balvin came in with a staggering total of 13 nominations, Alejandro Sanz and Bad Bunny managed to hamper his celebration with a top win each.
    On Thursday night, November 19, Alejandro added another trophy to his awards collection by taking home Record of the Year title. His song “Contigo” outshone a number of other nominees that include Balvin’s “Rojo”, Bunny’s “Vete”, Karol G and Nicki Minaj’s “Tusa”, and Residente’s “Rene”. Bunny, in the meantime, secured Best Reggaeton Performance for “Yo Perreo Sola”.
    Balvin did not come home empty handed though. The 35-year-old claimed the Best Urban Music Album kudo for “Colores”. In his acceptance speech, the Colombian singer gave a shoutout to his country as well as other countries affected by hurricane Iota, before adding, “What the world needs is Colores right now.”
    During the awards show, the reggaeton singer also took the stage to perform his song “Rojo”. Sporting an all-white suit for the performance, he shared words of encouragement by stating, “Although the world feels dark, and our fears torment us, I think it is the moment that our hearts are bleeding, they have a meaning again. Let’s all unite, continue to fight for our dreams and a better future.”

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    The biggest winner of the night was Natalia Lafourcade. The Mexican singer took home three trophies, Album of the Year, Best Alternative Song and Best Regional Song. Residente, Rosalia and Ozuna have also collected a couple of their own. Residente secured Song of the Year and Best Rap/Hip Hop Song, whereas Rosalia and Ozuna claimed Best Urban Fusion/Performance and Best Urban Song.
    The Thursday ceremony also saw Pitbull being joined by frontline workers on the stage to perform his hit song “I Believe That We Will Win (World Anthem)”. Speaking to the audience before his performance, he said, “It is my pleasure to recognize a group of musical lovers, folks that love music and are real, real-life heroes.”
    “They dreamed of being rockstars, playing full stadiums. They represent a larger group, though, of individuals all around the world, who day after day sacrifice their lives for a safer world,” he continued introducing his band that were composed of frontline workers and responders. “I always say, ‘Why dream when we can live it? We’re going to live it tonight.”
    This year’s Latin GRAMMY Awards is hosted by Carlos Rivera, Ana Brenda and Yalitza Aparicio. It picked up the theme of “Music Makes Us Human”.
    The Winners List of 2020 Latin Grammy Awards:
    Record of the Year: “Contigo” – Alejandro Sanz
    Album of the Year: “Un Canto Por Mexico, Vol. 1” – Natalia Lafourcade
    Song of the Year: “Rene” – Residente, songwriter (Residente)
    Best New Artist: Mike Bahia
    Best Pop Vocal Album: “Pausa” – Ricky Martin
    Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album: “Compadres” – Andres Cepeda & Fonseca
    Best Pop Song: “Tutu” – Camilo, Jon Leone & Richi Lopez, songwriters (Camilo & Pedro Capo)
    Best Urban Fusion/Performance: “Yo x Ti, Tu x Mi” – Rosalia & Ozuna
    Best Reggaeton Performance (new category): “Yo Perreo Sola” – Bad Bunny
    Best Urban Music Album: “Colores” – J Balvin
    Best Rap/Hip Hop Song: “Antes Que el Mundo Se Acabe” – Residente, songwriter (Residente)
    Best Urban Song: “Yo x Ti, Tu x Mi” – Rosalia & Ozuna, songwriters (Rosalia & Ozuna)
    Best Rock Album: “¿Donde Jugaran Lxs Ninxs? (Desde El Palacio De Los Deportes)” – Molotov
    Best Rock Song: “Biutiful” – Mon Laferte, songwriter (Mon Laferte)
    Best Pop/Rock Album: “La Conquista del Espacio” – Fito Paez
    Best Pop/Rock Song: “La Cancion de las Bestias” – Fito Paez, songwriter (Fito Paez)
    Best Alternative Music Album: “Sobrevolando” – Cultura Profetica
    Best Alternative Song: “En Cantos” – Ismael Cancel, Ile & Natalia Lafourcade, songwriters (Ile & Natalia Lafourcade)
    Best Salsa Album: “40” – Grupo Niche
    Best Cumbia/Vallenato Album: “Sigo Cantando al Amor (Deluxe)” – Jorge Celedon & Sergio Luis Rodriguez
    Best Merengue/Bachata Album: “Ahora” – Eddy Herrera and “Larimar” – Daniel Santacruz
    Best Traditional Tropical Album: “Icono” – Orquesta Aragon
    Best Contemporary/Tropical Fusion Album: “Cumbiana” – Carlos Vives
    Best Tropical Song: “Cancion para Ruben” – Ruben Blades & Carlos Vives, songwriters (Carlos Vives & Ruben Blades)
    Best Singer-Songwriter Album: “Mesa Para Dos” – Kany Garcia
    Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album: “Hecho en Mexico” – Alejandro Fernandez
    Best Banda Album: “Playlist” – Chiquis Rivera
    Best Tejano Album: “Live in Mexico” – La Mafia
    Best Norteno Album: “Los Tigres del Norte at Folsom Prison” – Los Tigres Del Norte
    Best Regional Song: “Mi Religion” – Natalia Lafourcade, songwriter (Natalia Lafourcade)

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    Tyler Hubbard Denies Florida Georgia Line Split Rumors Despite Unfollowing Bandmate

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    The country music star insists he and bandmate Brian Kelley are not breaking up although they unfollowed each other amid election due to different political views.

    Nov 20, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Florida Georgia Line star Tyler Hubbard has shot down reports of a break-up after unfollowing his bandmate on social media, insisting he just needed a break from his politics.
    Democrat Hubbard shut down Republican Brian Kelley for a few days around the general election as the duo pulled out of an appearance at the Country Music Academy Awards due to a COVID-related health scare.
    The two stories combined to prompt fans and critics alike to suggest FGL were done, but Hubbard insists there’s nothing further from the truth.

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    “I unfollowed BK for a few days… in the middle of this election…,” the singer told SiriusXM’s Exit 209 with Storme Warren show. “I even called him and told him. I said, ‘Hey buddy, I love you. And I love you a lot more in real life than on your (Instagram) Stories right now. So that’s why I’m unfollowing you. Nothing personal. I still love you. You’re still my brother.’ ”
    “I just didn’t want to see it every time I opened Instagram. And so it wasn’t a big deal… We’re on great terms. We’re feeling stronger than ever. We’re loving and supporting each other through even all the chapters that we’re in now and excited for the future.”
    Tyler also revealed he and his bandmate have tried therapy to sort out their issues over the years, adding, “We have been on a 10-year relationship, a 10-year partnership, a 10-year commitment to each other. And yes, there have been hard times. It’s not all sugar coated. And so the truth is, and I think this is important to talk about, me and BK have done work. We went to therapy. We’ve sat with each other and wanted to kill each other at times. But by the end of it, we were hugging it out.”
    “We’re brothers and that’s what brothers do. Brothers don’t always get along… We know the importance of our relationship and how much love we have for each other. So we have worked over the years, we’ve worked to become stronger and stronger and stronger, and that’s even through the hard times. It’s made us stronger as friends and brothers and partners.”

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    'Dance Monkey' Makes Shazam History by Becoming Its Most-Searched Song of All Time

    Following the accomplishment of her breakout 2019 single, Tones And I credits the app, which first launched in 2002, for widening her appeal and elevate her fan-base.

    Nov 19, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Tones And I hit “Dance Monkey” has been named the most-searched song of all time on music service Shazam.
    The app, which first launched in 2002, enables users to identify unfamiliar songs, and the Australian singer’s breakout 2019 single has since become the top tune on the platform, which was lauched as a smartphone app in 2008
    The artist, real name Toni Watson, credits the app, which is used by over 200million people each month and is owned by Apple Music, with widening her appeal.
    “Shazam has been a huge platform for me in terms of reaching people,” she tells Variety.

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    “I didn’t have a following when I released ‘Dance Monkey’, but it gave me the opportunity to reach more people and elevate my fan-base, which has all (led) to creating a career for myself.
    “Shazam is definitely an app designed to help more unknown artists, and everyone knows Tones loves an up-and-comer!.”
    “Prayer in C” by Robin Schulz, Lilly Wood & The Prick is the second most-searched track on Shazam, followed by Passenger’s “Let Her Go”, Avicii’s “Wake Me Up”, and “Lean On” by Major Lazer.
    The rest of the top 10 is made up of Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud”, “Cheap Thrills” by Sia Furler, Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used to Know”, “This Girl” from Kungs vs Cookin’ on 3 Burners, and “Take Me to Church” by Hozier.
    The top 10 chart for the Shazam:
    Tones And I – “Dance Monkey”
    Robin Schulz, Lilly Wood & The Prick – “Prayer in C”
    Passenger – “Let Her Go”
    Avicii – “Wake Me Up”
    Major Lazer – “Lean On”
    Ed Sheeran – “Thinking Out Loud”
    Sia Furler – “Cheap Thrills”
    Gotye – “Somebody That I Used to Know”
    Kungs vs Cookin’ on 3 Burners – “This Girl”
    Hozier – “Take Me to Church”

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