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      Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish Among Headliners for Cyndi Lauper's Home for the Holidays Concert

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      The ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’ hitmaker will be hosting her 10th annual benefit event on her TikTok page on December 11 with appearance from Dolly Parton, Cher and many others.

      Dec 8, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Dolly Parton and Cher are set to spread some Christmas joy while contributing to good cause. These artists will front Cyndi Lauper’s 10th annual Home for the Holidays benefit concert.
      The “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” hitmaker isn’t letting the COVID crisis shut down her fundraiser and she’s hosting the big event on her TikTok page on Friday, December 11 from 8 P.M. ET. The concert will also broadcast on YouTube and Facebook on Sunday, December 13 at 8 P.M. Eastern.
      Other names lined up for the fundraising event include Adam Lambert, Bette Midler, Billy Porter, Boy George, Brandi Carlile, Brittany Howard, Phoebe Bridgers, Amanda Shires, Jason Isbell, Henry Rollins, Jackson Browne, LL Cool J and the cast of “Kinky Boots”. Sharon Osbourne and Whoopi Goldberg will also make appearances in the benefit concert.

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      The annual concert supports True Colors United, which works to prevent homelessness in the LGBTQ+ youth community.
      “It’s been a crazy year, but I am grateful for so many things – my immensely talented and generous friends who keep showing up for us year after year; the technology that is going to make it possible to bring our virtual concert to more people than ever; and all of our partners who help True Colors United do the work that we do,” Lauper said in a statement.
      “The Home for the Holidays concert is 10 years and over 100 artists in, and has raised over three million dollars, which is beyond what I could have imagined when we began,” she continued. “Most importantly though, we are truly helping LGBTQ young people experiencing homelessness. And to all of the fans who watch, donate, and celebrate with us, you are family. And I thank you.”

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      Jack Johnson and HAIM Deliver Rendition of Cat Stevens' Classics in Tribute Concert

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      CatSong Festival, which was staged to celebrate the 50th anniversary reissues of the singer’s 1970 albums ‘Tea for the Tillerman’ and ‘Mona Bone Jakon’, also features Dave Matthews.

      Dec 7, 2020
      AceShowbiz – HAIM, Jack Johnson, and Dave Matthews were among the stars who came together to honour Yusuf/Cat Stevens as part of Saturday’s (December 05) CatSong Festival.
      The livestream event was staged to celebrate the 50th anniversary reissues of the singer-songwriter’s 1970 albums “Tea for the Tillerman” and “Mona Bone Jakon”.
      Johnson kicked off the special by performing “Where Do the Children Play?”, confessing it was an “honour” to play a track by one of his “all-time favourites.”
      He was followed by the HAIM sisters, who offered their rendition of “Hard Headed Woman”.
      Incubus’ Brandon Boyd, Feist, James Morrison, Passenger, Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy, Ron Sexsmith and Imelda May also pitched in for the two hour-plus event, joining in the fun by sending in videos from home.

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      Highlights included Feist’s version of the “Mona Bone Jakon” classic “Trouble” and Matthews’ take on “Tea for the Tillerman” track “Father and Son”.
      “It’s great to see and hear these covers of my songs given new life,” Yusuf said of CatSong in a statement. “There’s no better honor for a songwriter than to have his songs performed by talented musicians with such love and sincerity. Thank you.”
      The singer, who adopted the name Yusuf Islam after converting to Islam in 1977, also celebrated the 50th anniversary of his album “Mona Bone Jakon” by releasing a previously-unreleased demo recording of “Maybe You’re Right”. The studio demo offers impressively clean audio of Stevens in the studio with just his acoustic guitar and vocals to perform the song in one take.
      The “Mona Bone Jakon” 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Box Set was released on December 4. It includes newly-remastered audio recordings from the original album on CD and Blu-Ray discs, along with unreleased demos, live recordings, video footage, a 98-page hardback book and unique memorabilia.

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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

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      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

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      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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