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      The Weeknd Claims to Be Owing His Early Success to Ariana Grande

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      The ‘Starboy’ hitmaker, who teamed up with the ‘7 Rings’ singer for the 2014 hit ‘Love Me Harder’, opens up about how he got in touch with super producer Max Martin.
      Apr 9, 2020
      AceShowbiz – The Weeknd owes his early career success to Ariana Grande after his collaboration with the pop star led him to super producer Max Martin.
      The “Starboy” hitmaker teamed up with Ariana for the 2014 hit “Love Me Harder”, which was produced by record-breaking hitmaker Martin, and he now reveals that meeting him led to the creation of his breakout tracks “In the Night”, “Can’t Feel My Face” and the songs on his triple platinum release, “Starboy”.
      “Ariana was kinda my foot in the door with Max, my chance to show him ‘I can play this game,’ y’know?” The Weeknd tells Variety. “But when we got in the room together, we didn’t really connect as much. Then someone invited him to a show I did at the Hollywood Bowl, and he saw 15,000 people singing along, and I think he was like, ‘OK, there’s something I’m not getting.’ ”
      He adds, “So we sat down again, and the first song we created was ‘In the Night’.”

      The singer dropped his fourth album, “After Hours”, last month.

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      The Weeknd Credits Himself for Inspiring Usher to Use His Music Style in 2012 Hit 'Climax'

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      Though initially angry that the ‘My Boo’ singer copied his signature alternative RnB style, the ‘Blinding Lights’ hitmaker now admits that he found the move ‘very flattering.’
      Apr 9, 2020
      AceShowbiz – The Weeknd believed he played a part in the success of Usher’s hit single “Climax”. Eight years after the 2012 song from the “My Boo” singer’s “Looking 4 Myself” album topped the R&B chart, the “Blinding Lights” hitmaker came forward to claim that his fellow musician was inspired by his signature music style.
      In the latest cover story for Variety, the 30-year-old Canadian singer expressed his belief that his 2011 debut remix “House of Balloons” was used by the 41-year-old musician for his 2012 single. ” ‘House of Balloons’ literally changed the sound of pop music before my eyes,” he said. “I heard ‘Climax’, that [2012] Usher song, and was like, ‘Holy f**k, that’s a Weeknd song.’ ”
      The “Starboy” singer, whose real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, admitted that hearing his signature alternative R&B style in the “Yeah!” hitmaker’s music initially made him mad. “It was very flattering, and I knew I was doing something right, but I also got angry,” he gushed. “But the older I got, I realized it’s a good thing.”
      During the interview, the ex-boyfriend of Bella Hadid also discussed the release of his latest album “After Hours”. While many artists postponed their albums because of the crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic, he pressed on with his plan due to his devotees. “Fans had been waiting for the album, and I felt like I had to deliver it,” he claimed.
      “The commercial success is a blessing, especially because the odds were against me: [Music] streaming is down 10%, stores are closed, people can’t go to concerts, but I didn’t care. I knew how important it was to my fans.”
      The album itself was inspired by The Weeknd’s own story. One particular track, “Snowchild”, spoke about the dark time when he was abusing drugs. “It was tough growing up where I was from,” he noted. “I got into a lot of trouble, got kicked out of school, moved to different schools and finally dropped out.”
      “I really thought film was gonna be my way out, but I couldn’t really make a movie to feel better, you know? Music was very direct therapy; it was immediate and people liked it. It definitely saved my life,” he confided.

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      Adam Sandler Advocates Social Distancing With 'Don't Touch Grandma' Song

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      The ‘Uncut Gems’ actor teams up with late night host Jimmy Fallon on a new song to raise awareness of social distancing amid the global covid-19 pandemic.
      Apr 9, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Adam Sandler and Jimmy Fallon have helped raise awareness of safety regulations during the coronavirus crisis with a new song titled “Don’t Touch Grandma”.
      The “Uncut Gems” actor appeared virtually on the U.S. late night talk show host’s programme, amid the Covid-19 lockdown, to help remind viewers to keep their distance from the elderly during the pandemic.
      Fallon, 45, and Sandler, 53, both strummed along to guitars as they provided vocals for the tune.
      “I love my grandma so much / I know she loves me, too,” Fallon sang, as Sandler added, “But thanks to this stupid virus / There are some new grandma rules.”
      In unison, they crooned, “Don’t touch grandma / leave her alone / you can spend a quarter to call her on the phone. So don’t touch grandma / Keep it to Zoom / Or learn to play canasta from across the room.”
      Sandler then urged listeners to tell their grandma, “no touchy, just looky,” adding, “Don’t touch grandma / give her some space / even if your grandma wants to go to second base.”
      The pair then concluded by reminding fans that, “you still can smell her grandma smell from six feet away.”
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      The new song comes after Sandler recently performed a number dubbed “The Quarantine Song” on Fallon’s online version of “The Tonight Show”, which applauded healthcare workers for their efforts in fighting the coronavirus.
      “Don’t Touch Grandma” is available to watch on the official “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” YouTube channel.

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      Post Malone Slapped With Songwriting Credit Lawsuit Over 'Circles'

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      Claiming to have co-wrote the chords and bass line for the rapper’s hit single, Tyler Armes is seeking to get a co-writing credit and a fair cut of past and future royalties through the legal action.
      Apr 8, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Rap star Post Malone is facing legal action over the songwriting credits for his hit single “Circles”.
      Tyler Armes claims he teamed up with the hip-hop sensation in the summer of 2018 to create what became “Circles”, insisting he co-wrote the chords and bass line, and also contributed to the guitar melody and other aspects of the track.
      The song became a global chart smash last year (19), but Armes was never given proper recognition for the tune – and now he’s suing both Post and producer Frank Dukes, who was present for the collaboration session and was given a co-writing credit.
      In court papers, the plaintiff alleges he had been in negotiations with Post’s team officials about his compensation shortly before “Circles” was released in late August, 2019, and was offered five per cent of publishing royalties – although he wouldn’t be listed as a writer.
      He tried to fight for more, in addition to the co-writing credit, but was shut down – and when the song dropped, Armes’ name wasn’t mentioned at all.
      According to the legal filing, Armes has a written exchange with Post’s manager about the dispute, reportedly noting the rapper’s acknowledgement of his input into the creation of “Circles”.
      He is demanding a co-writing credit and a fair cut of past and future royalties, reports TMZ.
      Post’s representatives have yet to respond to the lawsuit.

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      Andrea Bocelli to Celebrate Easter Sunday With Livestream Concert From Duomo Cathedral

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      Speaking about ‘Bocelli: Music for Hope’ amid Italy’s coronavirus lockdown, the ‘Because We Believe’ singer calls the Christian holiday ‘a universal symbol of rebirth that everyone truly needs right now.’
      Apr 8, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Andrea Bocelli is to perform a livestream concert from Italy’s historic Duomo di Milano on Easter Sunday, April 12.
      Bocelli will be accompanied only by cathedral organist Emanuele Vianelli for the occasion, which will take place without a live audience as Italy remains in lockdown due to the devastating coronavirus outbreak in the country.
      The performance, titled “Bocelli: Music for Hope”, and featuring the classic religious piece Ave Maria, is set to take place at 6 P.M. BST and will air live on Bocelli’s YouTube channel.
      In a statement announcing the YouTube concert, Bocelli wrote, “I believe in the Christian Easter, a universal symbol of rebirth that everyone – whether they are believers or not – truly needs right now.”
      “Thanks to music, streamed live, bringing together millions of clasped hands everywhere in the world, we will hug this wounded earth’s pulsing heart, this wonderful international forge that is reason for Italian pride.”
      “The generous, courageous, proactive Milan and the whole of Italy will be again, and very soon, a winning model, engine of a renaissance that we all hope for. It will be a joy to witness it, in the Duomo, during the Easter celebration which evokes the mystery of birth and rebirth.”
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      The opera singer’s Andrea Bocelli Foundation has also launched a GoFundMe campaign to help Italian hospitals purchase supplies to protect medical staff from the virus. It has already raised more than $143,000 (£115,700) for the cause.

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      Lady GaGa: It's Inappropriate to Ask Fans for Donations Amid Covid-19 Crisis at Upcoming Concert

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      The Mother Monster clarifies that her ‘One World: Together at Home’ concert will not be a fundraising event because she feels it’s ill-timed to ask fans for money amid the pandemic.
      Apr 8, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Lady GaGa’s upcoming “One World: Together at Home” concert will not be a fundraising event, as she felt it was inappropriate to ask fans for donations amid the coronavirus crisis.
      The Oscar winner will serve as curator for the show, staged in partnership with officials from Global Citizen and the World Health Organisation on April 18, 2020.
      However, while the “Stupid Love” singer has already helped raise $35 million to fight the deadly illness over the past week, by reaching out to corporations and philanthropists, the “One World” event isn’t being held to add to the fund.
      Speaking with U.S. late night TV host Jimmy Kimmel, who will present the show along with Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert, on Monday, April 6, 2020, GaGa explained, “The money will actually be raised before the special and we will not ask you for money during the special for a lot of reasons, mostly because we’re very cognisant of the fact that unemployment is rising and also that people are having a very hard time feeding their children.”
      She clarified, “We want everyone to enjoy this show.”
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      During the segment, GaGa also called Apple CEO Tim Cook about a donation for the event, and managed to solicit a further $10 million pledge from the tech mogul.
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      The two-hour “One World” show, which will air live from each of the stars’ homes, will celebrate community healthcare workers and feature appearances from acts including Paul McCartney, Elton John, Chris Martin, Lizzo, Billie Eilish, John Legend, Kacey Musgraves, and Keith Urban.
      The digital gathering, which will air on America’s NBC, ABC, and CBS networks simultaneously, will also offer educational insights into the pandemic by featuring interviews with health experts.

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      Tom Petty's Ex-Wife Loses Lawsuit Against Universal Music Over 2008 Vault Fire

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      A judge has dismissed Jane’s claims that UMG has not done enough to prevent the fire while trying to hide the amount of destruction caused from the artists affected.
      Apr 7, 2020
      AceShowbiz – A judge has dismissed Tom Petty’s ex-wife Jane’s lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) over a 2008 fire in one of the label’s warehouses.
      The lawsuit was originally filed against UMG by Soundgarden, Steve Earle, Hole, Tupac Shakur and Petty’s estates following an investigation by the New York Times into the vault fire, which they claimed had destroyed or damaged a huge amount of master recordings, in June (19). UMG has consistently denied the Times’ reporting of the amount of damage caused by the blaze, and stated in legal filing that only the work of 19 of their artists had been affected.
      The ensuing class action lawsuit accused UMG of not doing enough to prevent the fire, while also alleging they tried to hide the amount of destruction caused from the artists affected. In addition, those involved were intending to pursue litigation to recoup losses from the record label.
      However, following the original lawsuit filing, all of the plaintiffs dropped out – leaving just Petty’s former spouse to fight her corner.
      But on Monday (April 06), Judge John A. Kronstadt ruled that Petty’s masters were actually owned by his former label MCA – a subsidiary of UMG – meaning that Jane couldn’t sue. He dismissed her claims without prejudice.
      Following the decision, UMG released a statement which read: “Judge Kronstadt’s decision fully dismisses the Soundgarden litigation and entirely rejects the only remaining plaintiff’s arguments. As we have said all along, the New York Times Magazine articles at the root of this litigation were stunning in their overstatement and inaccuracy. As always, we remain focused on partnering with artists to release the world’s greatest music.”
      Jane Petty has yet to announce whether or not she plans to appeal the decision.

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      Charlie XCX Invites Fans to Collaborate With Her in New Isolation Album

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      Tentatively titled ‘How I’m Feeling Now’, this follow-up to the ‘Boom Clap’ hitmaker’s third studio release is planned to be made available for listening on May 15.
      Apr 7, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Pop star Charli XCX is giving fans the opportunity to feature on a brand new album she’s creating entirely in isolation.
      The “Boom Clap” hitmaker has been finding new ways to let her creative juices flow during her forced downtime, and now she’s planning to channel that energy into a forthcoming new project, which she plans to release on 15 May.
      “For me, staying positive goes hand-in-hand with being creative, and so that’s why I’ve decided that I’m going to use this isolation time to make a brand new album from scratch,” Charli explained in a video announcement on Monday, April 06.
      “The nature of this album is gonna be very indicative of the times, just because I’m only gonna be able to use the tools that I have at my fingertips to create all music, all artwork, all videos, everything. In that sense, it’ll be very DIY (do it yourself).”
      Calling for input from her social media followers, she continued, “I’ll also be reaching out to people online to collaborate with. And I’m going to keep the entire process super open so that anybody who wants to watch can.”
      “I’ll be posting demos, I’ll be posting a cappellas, text conversations with any collaborators. I’ll be filming myself in the studio, I’ll be doing Zoom (video) conferences to ask fans or anyone watching for opinions or ideas. I’m going to set up an email address so that fans or anyone can send me beats or references.”

      Tentatively titled, “How I’m Feeling Now”, the album will serve as the follow-up to her third studio release, 2019’s “Charli”.
      The British singer has been keeping fans entertained online during the coronavirus lockdown by staging daily Instagram Live events, featuring conversations and performances with fellow artists like Tove Lo, Christine and the Queens, Orville Peck and Zara Larsson, as well as yoga sessions with Ashnikko and even a life drawing class with Los Angeles-based multimedia artist Lucas David.

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