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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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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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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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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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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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The ‘Blank Space’ hitmaker marks her 31st birthday by releasing a surprise remix of her new song from the newly-released ‘Folklore’ sister album ‘Evermore’.

Dec 14, 2020
AceShowbiz – Taylor Swift has celebrated her 31st birthday by releasing a remix of her new tune, “Willow”.
The singer took to social media early on Sunday (13Dec20) to announce another surprise release of the song she dropped from her new album “Evermore” on Thursday.
“Not to be all ‘iTs mY BiRtHdAY & I jUsT wAnNa DaNcE (sic)’ but… it is and I do,” she wrote, alongside a link to the new tune. “So here’s the willow dancing witch version, remixed by Elvira, a bad a** female producer I really respect.”
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Swift stunned fans last week (ends11Dec20) by announcing she was releasing “Evermore” – her second surprise album of the year – on Friday.
“Ever since I was 13, I’ve been excited about turning 31 because it’s my lucky number backwards, which is why I wanted to surprise you with this now,” she wrote on Instagram when revealing the track list. “You’ve all been so caring, supportive and thoughtful on my birthdays and so this time I thought I would give you something!”
She explained her new album tackled an “‘unhappily ever after’ anthology of marriages gone bad that includes infidelity, ambivalent toleration, and even murder…One starring my grandmother, Marjorie, who still visits me sometimes…if only in my dreams.”
The “Love Story” hitmaker collaborated with Haim, Marcus Mumford, Bon Iver, and The National. The title track was co-written by her longtime boyfriend, Joe Alwyn, who goes under the pseudonym William Bowery. He also helped her with the previous album “Folklore”.

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Snoop’s Instagram post arrives after the Migos rapper reacts to his negative review of Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s hit song, which earns some criticism due to its raunchy lyrics.

Dec 14, 2020
AceShowbiz – Snoop Dogg has sparked chatter over his comments on Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s smash hit “WAP” that earned mixed reviews from listeners. His negative opinion on the explicit song prompted Cardi’s husband Offset to chime in as he defended the Grammy-winning raptress.
When asked by TMZ in Beverly Hills, California, the Migos member respectfully addressed Snoop’s comment on his wife’s song. “I love Snoop, man. [Cardi B is] grown,” Offset said. “I don’t get in females business, so Ima just stay at that. I hate when men do that. I don’t do that.”
“I don’t care if a girl woulda said something bad about me. I just don’t get in females business,” so the “Ghostface Killers” rapper went on to add.
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Snoop apparently caught wind of the response. The veteran rapper immediately took to his Instagram account to address the matter, clarifying his stance even though he didn’t explicitly name-drop Offset. “Stop with the bulls**t press I love Cardi b and Meg,” he wrote on Sunday, December 13.

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“Music period point blank and they know that I’m n full support of the female. M. C. Movement so stop trying to make me a hater. U. F. D. H. B. Now carry on Before u get this. L. A. D,” he continued. Urging people to just highlight the femcees’ achievement through the song, Snoop added, “That song 6xs platinum talk about that.”

The “Mac and Devin Go to High School” actor shared his two cents on “WAP” during his virtual interview with host Julissa Bermudez for Central Ave on Thursday, December 10. Alluding that the song is too raunchy for his taste, Snoop opined, “Oh my God. Slow down. Like, slow down. And let’s have some imagination. Let’s have some, you know, privacy, some intimacy where he wants to find out as opposed to you telling him.”
“To me it’s like, it’s too fashionable when that in secrecy, that should be a woman’s…that’s like your pride and possession. That’s your jewel of the Nile. That’s what you should hold onto. That should be a possession that no one gets to know about until they know about it,” he further said.
Referring to his 21-year-old daughter, Snoop continued, “My daughter is from a different era, though.” The “Ain’t No Fun (If the Homies Can’t Have None)” rapper added, “She’s from this era. She may be doing the ‘WAP’ or, you know what I’m saying, a part of the ‘WAP,’ but I can’t be mad at her ’cause it’s her generation, you know what I’m saying? But, at the same time, the things that I would rather see, you know, ’cause I’ma older man…”
“Now, when I was young, 21, 22, I may have been with the movement,” the “B****es Ain’t S**t” spitter added. “I probably would have been on the remix. But as an older man, I love it, that they are expressing themselves and doing their thing. I just don’t want it that fashionable to where young girls express themselves like that without even knowing that that is a jewel that they hold onto until the right person comes around.”

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The ‘Yummy’ singer and the ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ actor have collected prizes at this year’s virtual YouTube Streamy Awards along with Swizz Beatz and Timbaland.

Dec 14, 2020
AceShowbiz – Justin Bieber, Will Smith, and Swizz Beatz and Timbaland’s “Verzuz” online rap battle platform were among the big winners at the YouTube Streamy Awards on Saturday night (12Dec20).
The 10th anniversary prizegiving, highlighting the year’s best online content and creators, was held virtually with co-hosts Trixie Mattel and Katya surprising winners at their homes.

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The full list of winners is:
Creator of the Year: MrBeast
Show of the Year: “Instant Influencer with James Charles”
International: Whindersson Nunes (Brazil)
Breakout Creator: Charli D’Amelio
Collaboration: David Dobrik and Justin Bieber
Crossover: Will Smith
First Person: Emma Chamberlain
Live Streamer: NICKMERCS
Indie Series: “Chris and Jack”
Live Series: “Verzuz”
Live Special: “MrBeast’s $250,000 Influencer Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament”
Podcast: “On Purpose with Jay Shetty”
Scripted Series: “A Heist with Markiplier” – Markiplier
Unscripted Series: “UNHhhh” – WOWPresents
Animated: “Jaiden Animations”
Beauty: James Charles
Comedy: Sarah Cooper
Commentary: ContraPoints
Dance: BFunk
Documentary: “The Secret Life of Lele Pons”
Fashion and Style: Wisdom Kaye
Food: Tabitha Brown
Gaming: Dream
Health and Wellness: Chloe Ting
Kids and Family: Ryan’s World
Learning and Education: Mark Rober
Lifestyle: Larray
News: HasanAbi
ports: Ryan Garcia
Technology: Marques Brownlee
Cinematography: Peter McKinnon
Editing: Hayden Hillier-Smith – Logan Paul
Visual and Special Effects: Aaron Benitez – “Aaron’s Animals”
Writing: CalebCity – CalebCity
Streamys Fan Award: Creator Squad – 2HYPE
SOCIAL GOOD AWARDS:
Company or Brand: Barbie – Career of the Year (Mattel); Dave’s Killer Bread – Second Chance Employment (Tastemade), and Lyft – “Undercover Lyft with Alicia Keys” ( LyftUp)
Creator: The Game Theorists – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital #CancelCancer LIVE; MrBeast – Feeding America Food Drive, and Nabela Noor – NoorHouse
Nonprofit or NGO: Arbor Day Foundation – #TeamTrees (MrBeast and Mark Rober); COVID-19 Response Fund – Post Malone x Nirvana Tribute – Livestream (Post Malone)
Equal Justice Initiative – “Bear Witness, Take Action” (YouTube Originals)
BRAND AWARDS:
Agency of the Year: BEN
Brand of the Year: Netflix
Brand Engagement: “100 Thieves Cash App Compound Reveal” – Cash App
Branded Content: Series: “Under a Rock with Tig Notaro” – Amazon Alexa (Funny Or Die)
Branded Content: Video: “We Lost A FaZe Member” – G FUEL (FaZe Clan)
Creator Product: Chamberlain Coffee – Emma Chamberlain
Influencer Campaign: “#ALLNIGHTERLEGEND” – Urban Decay
Multi-Platform Campaign: Disney+ Launch
Social Good Campaign: “Seize the Awkward” – The Jed Foundation

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