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      Dua Lipa: Female Pop Stars Have to Work Harder for Their Vision to Be Taken Seriously

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      When speaking about her struggle in the beginning of her career, the ‘Don’t Start Now’ hitmaker additionally opens up about why she often pens uplifting lyrics in her songs.
      Apr 29, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Dua Lipa struggled to be taken seriously as a female artist starting out in the music industry.
      The British pop star has quickly become one of the biggest names in music thanks to hits including “New Rules”, “Don’t Start Now” and “Physical”, but speaking on the Rolling Stone Music Now podcast (https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/dua-lipa-future-nostalgia-podcast-990562/), the singer admitted achieving her star status wasn’t easy.
      “Artists in pop, especially women, have to work harder to be taken seriously,” she said. “You have to work a lot harder for people to really believe that these are your lyrics, that this is your vision.”
      Dua went on to share that she often pens uplifting lyrics to help her feel more empowered, citing the line “I know you ain’t used to a female alpha” from the title track to her second album “Future Nostalgia” as an example.
      “When I put lyrics like that into my record, and I perform them, I do feel more empowered and stronger, and yeah, I’m like, ‘I am a female alpha,’ ” she mused. “But it’s also recognition that we are built on the backs of giants. There have been strong, influential women since I was very little in the music industry: Pink, Alicia Keys, Nelly Furtado, Madonna, Janet Jackson.”
      The star, 24, went on to insist she loves all of her songs – because she knows they give her fans so much joy.
      “People go, ‘Are you bored of singing the same song over and over again?’ I’m not, because it’s not really about me in that instance – it’s about the listeners,” she smiled.

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      Gwen Stefani 'So Grateful' to Top Country Chart for First Time With Blake Shelton Duet

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      Scoring her first No.1 on Country Airplay chart with ‘Nobody But You’, the No Doubt frontwoman thanks her crooner boyfriend for taking her along on the ride with him.
      Apr 29, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Rocker Gwen Stefani is in disbelief after scoring her first number one on America’s Country Airplay chart with her “Nobody But You” duet with boyfriend Blake Shelton.
      The country music star invited Stefani to add her vocals to the track last year (19), and although they both fell in love with the tune, they had no idea how big of a hit it would be with fans, too, after climbing to the top of the Billboard countdown this week (begins April 27) – three months after its initial release.
      ” ‘Nobody But You’ wasn’t written as a duet, but it is a duet,” Shelton told Billboard.com as he reflected on the chart news. “I have to thank (songwriters) Shane McAnally, Ross Copperman, Josh Osborne and Tommy Lee James for trusting us with this incredible song that captures exactly how I feel about Gwen, and I can connect with every lyric.”
      “I still pinch myself every time I hear one of my songs on the radio, but I have to pinch and twist really hard to believe I’m singing it with Gwen Stefani. As always, thank you to the fans that listen and I cannot wait until we can all be together celebrating music again.”
      Shelton also took to Twitter to share a special message for Stefani, writing, “Congratulations @gwenstefani on your first country song going #1 at country radio!!! Not bad for your first try!!!!! Thank you all as well!!! #nobodybutyou.”
      And the No Doubt frontwoman is blown away by the couple’s achievement.
      “Trying to wrap my head around the fact that I even get to know Blake Shelton -let alone be on Such a beautiful classic duet w (with) him,” she remarked as she reposted Shelton’s tweet.

      Stefani continued, “thank you [email protected] for taking me along on this ride with you!! I am so grateful and blown away by all the support everyone has shown us!!!!! #WHATTHEHECK?!! we got a #1 single?!!! #bestfriend #nobodybutyou #nevernmywildestdreams (sic)!!!!!”

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      Offset and Young Thug Holding Charity Gig for Food Bank

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      The Migos rapper has teamed up with the ‘Stoner’ lyricist to raise funds for the Atlanta Community Food Bank to feed the hungry amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
      Apr 29, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Offset and Young Thug are teaming up to play a virtual reality livestream gig to raise funds for a food bank in their native Atlanta, Georgia.
      The rappers will be joined by Rich the Kid and Saint Jhn as part of the fundraiser for the Atlanta Community Food Bank, which will air on Facebook and via the Oculus Venuess virtual reality ap from 9 P.M. EST on Wednesday, April 29, 2020.
      Each rapper will play a 30 minute gig during the livestream, with special guests also set to be revealed.
      “Growing up in metro Atlanta, Offset has a deeply personal connection to the community and has donated 200,000 meals to the ACFB. He would love for his fans to join him in supporting the ACFB in their fight against hunger,” a post from the Migos rapper announcing the gig on Facebook reads.
      Explaining how he is aiming to provide 500,000 meals for Atlantans, the “Bad and Boujee” hitmaker adds, “Every contribution – no matter how big or small – will help the ACFB ensure that their neighbours have the nourishment to lead healthy, productive lives.”
      “For every $1 donation received, the organisation can provide people in need with access to enough food for four nutritious meals. Help us reach our goal of providing 500,000 meals. Thank you for your support!”

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      Sia Raps in Hilarious 'Tiger King' Parody

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      The ‘Chandelier’ hitmaker pokes fun at Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin in a ‘Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness’ parody that’s set to Megan Thee Stallion’s song ‘Savage’.
      Apr 29, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Sia Furler is getting her claws into the “Tiger King” frenzy with a parody music video inspired by the hit Netflix docuseries.
      The 44-year-old “Cheap Thrills” singer dropped the one-minute rap on social media over the weekend, packed with references to feuding stars, incarcerated zoo keeper Joe Exotic and animal rights activist Carole Baskin.
      In the hilarious clip, the hitmaker wears an oversized hat, much like Joe’s own headpieces as she performed the parody to the tune of “Savage” by Megan Thee Stallion.
      Sia was joined by dancer Maddie Ziegler and stylist Tonya Brewer for the video, which she appropriately named “Joe Exotic (Diva Cut)”.
      The music video opened with the line “Joe Exotic breeds tigers and lions, chaotic,” before mentioning the tiger breeder’s bizarre obsession with arch-nemesis Carole Baskin – calling him “psychotic.”
      Later lyrics cover Joe’s relationships as well as his run for governor in Oklahoma, with the star remarking, “Turns people gay ‘cos he’s got it. Got the meth.”
      They added, “Prince Albert to please his two husbands? What’s up with him?”
      However, it’s all for a good cause as, in the caption to the video, Sia urged her fans to donate to The Humane Society, to help protect wildlife worldwide.
      The full clip is available to watch here.
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      “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness” topped Netflix’s viewing charts with an impressive combined audience of 64 million worldwide in its first month on the streaming platform. Several spin-offs, including a reported movie, a TV series starring “Saturday Night Live” star Kate McKinnon, and an Investigation Discovery channel sequel are all said to be in the works.

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      Ariana Grande, Lizzo, Billie Eilish Among Nominees for 2020 Webby Awards

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      The ‘7 rings’ singer, the ‘Juice’ hitmaker, and the ‘Bury a Friend’ star join the likes of Post Malone, FKA twigs, Leonardo DiCaprio, and The Rolling Stones.
      Apr 29, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, and Lizzo are among the stars nominated for the 2020 Webby Awards.
      Officials at the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences unveiled the nominees for their 24th annual prizegiving on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 ahead of an online ceremony on May 19.
      In addition to Ariana, Billie, and Lizzo other stars competing for honours for everything from social media campaigns and fan interaction, to adverts websites, interviews and podcasts include Jennifer Garner, The Rolling Stones, Jimmy Fallon, Russell Brand, Dolly Parton, Post Malone, Florence Pugh, Leonardo DiCaprio, Idris Elba, FKA twigs, Wiz Khalifa, Celine Dion, Tom Hanks, and Chris Evans.
      The top nominated organisations are Conde Nast with 27 nods, followed by Google with 24, National Geographic with 22, The Washington Post with 19, and BBC with 14.
      Nominees can take home a possible two awards; the one they are nominated for and a secondary Webby People’s Voice Award, which is voted for by fans.

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      Kanye West's 'Famous' Producer Advises Taylor Swift to 'Chill Out' Over Namecheck

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      Havoc of Mobb Deep weighs in on the feud between the ‘Stronger’ rapper and the ‘Me!’ hitmaker weeks after a new audio from a phone chat between the two of them leaked on YouTube.
      Apr 28, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Mobb Deep star Havoc has urged Taylor Swift to “chill out” over her namecheck in Kanye West’s “Famous” track, insisting artists should be able to take a little fun.
      The hitmaker helped produce the track, which forever drove a wedge between Kanye and Taylor over the line “I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex. Why?/I made that b***h famous,” but Havoc believes all the drama was unnecessary.
      “I think artists are artists, and she should really chill out,” he tells The Daily Beast. “It’s not that serious.”
      “She has an awesome career, and she don’t need to be fighting with another awesome artist (sic). Freedom of speech is alive and well – or should be – and she shouldn’t be going out there complaining about not clearing this.”
      Havoc adds, “Some people are a little too sensitive for the game but this is the game that we’re in. There’s no time for soft skin – and I’m not just saying that because she’s a female. Everyone has to display tough skin for this industry since everyone is gonna come at you, and you might like it or you might not.”
      His comments come weeks after new audio from a phone chat between West and Swift leaked on YouTube, suggesting West told Swift he wanted to use the “I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex” lyric, but didn’t mention the “I made that b***h famous” line.
      “I’m glad it’s not mean though,” Swift can be heard responding to West. “It doesn’t feel mean, but like, oh my god, the build-up you gave it. I thought it was gonna be like, ‘that stupid dumb b***h, like’, but it’s not.”

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      Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett to Salute Essential COVID-19 Workers Through CMT TV Special

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      ‘CMT Celebrates Our Heroes: An Artists of the Year Special’ will also see the likes of Florida Georgia Line, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, Lady Antebellum and many others honoring the real heroes.
      Apr 28, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Country superstars Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett, and Florida Georgia Line are set to salute essential workers in a new TV special.
      Instead of the annual CMT Artists of the Year event, network bosses will instead present CMT Celebrates Our Heroes: An Artists of the Year Special on 3 June, when the line-up will also feature Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, Lady Antebellum, Brothers Osborne and Little Big Town, among others, all filmed in isolation during the coronavirus pandemic.
      “The CMT Artists of the Year franchise has always been reflective of the important issues of our time, and this year, we all felt it necessary to shift our focus to honoring the real heroes during these unprecedented times,” reads a statement issued by Leslie Fram, CMT’s senior vice president of music and talent.
      “From the first responders and healthcare workers to members of the military, our educators, food industry workers and so many more, the country music community will come together to honor these heroic men and women.”
      “The evening of unity will feature incredible performances, uplifting tributes and a salute to those risking their lives on the frontlines of this crisis.”
      The 11th annual show, which typically celebrates the achievements of the country community, won’t be the first to turn the spotlight on real-life issues – in 2017, the TV event became a fundraiser to provide relief for those affected by Hurricane Harvey and the Las Vegas concert massacre at the Route 91 Harvest festival.

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      Patti Smith Celebrates Johnny Depp's Birthday With Special Serenade During Earth Day Concert

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      Aside from the ‘Because the Night’ singer, the livestream event set up by Pathway To Paris sees a line-up that include Cat Power, R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe and Red Hot Chili Peppers member Flea.
      Apr 28, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Patti Smith serenaded her pal Johnny Depp for his birthday during a concert celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on Sunday, April 26.
      Smith and Depp were among those who performed during the digital festival, held to mark the milestone, with the legendary singer sharing a special tribute to the actor in the form of her new song “Nine”, which she wrote for the occasion. Depp, who covered John Lennon’s “Working Class Hero” as part of the celebration, looked on during Smith’s heartfelt set.
      Smith was early to the party as Depp doesn’t turn 57 until 9 June.
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      She also performed hits like “Grateful”, “My Blakean Year”, “Because the Night” and “People Have the Power”. The star studded festival line-up also included Cat Power, who shared a rendition of The Rolling Stones’ “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” and “Kingsport Town” by Bob Dylan, Red Hot Chili Peppers member Flea and R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe, who performed his new single “No Time For Love Like Me Now”.
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      The stream was set up by bosses at the nonprofit environmental organisation Pathway To Paris.

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