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Madonna Says Russia Has Fined Her $1 Million

Madonna has claimed she was fined $1 million (£800,000) by the Russian government for publicly supporting LGBTQ+ rights during a concert in the country in 2012.

Tagged as: 80s, dance, Madonna, pop, USA

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Michael Jackson estate Ends Legal Spat With Ex-Manager

by Music-News.com

Michael Jackson’s estate executives have officially ended their legal spat with the pop superstar’s ex-manager.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Michael Jackson, pop, R&B, soul, USA

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The Chicks Social Justice Song Could Have Been 25 Minutes Long

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Country music trio The Chicks have revealed their new social justice anthem March March was initially a lot longer than the four minutes it became.

Tagged as: 90s, country, Dixie Chicks, The Chicks, USA

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Australian Charts: Lime Cordiale Have Australia’s No 1 Album

by Gavin Ryan

The second studio album for Sydney group Lime Cordiale called “14 Steps to a Better You” debut’s at No.1 on the ARIA Albums Chart this week, becoming their second chart entry, first Top 10 and No.1 Album too.

Tagged as: Australia, Australian charts, DMAs, Lime Cordiale, music industry, pop, rock

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Something For Kate ‘Waste Our Breath’ Filmed At Melbourne’s Palais Theatre

by Paul Cashmere

The video for Something For Kate’s new song ‘Waste Our Breath’ was filmed in an empty Palais Theatre in the Melbourne suburb of St Kilda.

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, alternative, Australia, rock, Something For Kate

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Elton John’s Next Classic Live Concert Is From Verona Italy 1989

by Paul Cashmere

Elton John’s next classic concert will be from Verona, Italy from 1989 on his ‘Reg Strikes Back’ tour.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, contemporary, Elton John, Italty, pop, UK, Verona

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Watch Gordon Lightfoot Perform Stunning ‘If I Could Read Your Mind’ For Canada Day 2020

by Paul Cashmere

81-year old Canadian songwriting legend Gordon Lightfoot has performed a stunning version of his 1970 classic ‘If I Could Read Your Mind’ and his 1986 hit ‘I’ll Tag Along’ from the front of his house for Canada Day 2020.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Canada, folk, Gordon Lightfoot

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Jimmy Walker of The Knickerbockers Dies

by Paul Cashmere

Jimmy Walker, the drummer for 60s band The Knickerbockers, has passed away.

Tagged as: 60s, garage, Jimmy Walker, rock, The Knickerbockers, USA

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Hoodoo Gurus Take A Swipe At Trump On ‘Hung Out To Dry’

by Paul Cashmere

Hoodoo Gurus have a new song ‘Hung Out To Dry’ which takes direct aim at Donald Trump.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, Hoodoo Gurus, rock

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Lady A Won’t Give Lady Antebellum Her Name

by Music-News.com

Blues singer Anita White, known professionally as Lady A, is refusing to give up her name without a fight.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, country, Lady A, Lady Antebellum, USA

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Charli XCX Has A Lockdown Doco On The Way

by Music-News.com

Charli XCX is set to unveil a film documenting the making of her album How I’m Feeling Now while on lockdown.

Tagged as: 10s, Charli XCX, pop, UK

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Kanye West and Elon Musk Targeted in Twitter Hack

by Music-News.com

Kanye West and Elon Musk have been targeted as part of a major hack on high profile Twitter accounts.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Elon Musk, Kanye West, pop, R&B, USA, Yeezy

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Beyonce Wins Blue Ivy Trademark

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Beyonce is one step closer to trademarking her daughter Blue Ivy’s name after U.S. authorities dismissed a challenge to her application.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Beyonce, pop, R&B, USA

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A$AP Rocky Seeks Restraining Order Against Fan

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Rapper A$AP Rocky is seeking a restraining order against a woman he claims has been making his life a living hell for the past two years.

Tagged as: 10s, A$AP Rocky, rap, USA

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One Direction Reveals 10th Anniversary Plans

by Paul Cashmere

One Direction are marking their 10-year anniversary by offering fans an exciting online experience.

Tagged as: 10s, One Direction, pop, UK

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Jane Gazzo Returns To The ABC for The Sound

by Paul Cashmere

Jane Gazzo, the host of Recovery on ABC Mornings “all those years ago” will return to the ABC this Sunday for the new show The Sound.

Tagged as: ABC, Australia, Jane Gazzo, music industry, television, The Sound

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Nathan Cavaleri Speaks To Mental Illness In New Song ‘Before You Check Out’

by Paul Cashmere

Child prodigy Nathan Cavaleri has chosen the usually taboo topic of mental illness as the subject of his new song ‘Before You Check Out’.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, blues, guitar, Nathan Cavaleri, rock

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Josh Pyke Partnership Announces 2020 Winner

by Announcement

The Josh Pyke Partnership is thrilled to announce the winner for 2020 is Melbourne based singer-songwriter Bec Sykes.

Tagged as: Australia, Bec Sykes, Josh Pyke, Josh Pyke Partnership, music industry

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Yours & Owls Festival Reveals Enormous All-Australian Line-up

by Paul Cashmere

Wollongong’s Yours & Owls music festival will boost Australian talent with its all-Aussie 2021 line-up.

Tagged as: Australia, DMAs, music festival, Tones & I, Wollongong, Yours & Owls

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Britney Spears’ Mother Lynne Takes Legal Action

by Music-News.com

Britney Spears’ mother Lynne wants to be more involved with her daughter, who remains under the watchful eye of a conservatorship.

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, Britney Spears, pop, USA

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Elvis Presley’s Grandson Benjamin Keough’s Death Ruled Suicide

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Los Angeles coroners have officially ruled the death of Lisa Marie Presley’s son Benjamin Keough a suicide.

Tagged as: Benjamin Keough, Elvis Presley, Lisa Marie Presley, USA

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Semisonic Release First New Song In 20 Years

by Paul Cashmere

‘You’re Not Alone’ is the first new song in 20 years.

Tagged as: 90s, Dan Wilson, rock, Semisonic, USA

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Announcement: Australia’s National Live Music Awards Set For 2020

by Announcement

The board of the National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are proud to announce the event will be returning in 2020 for their 5th annual ceremony, set to celebrate the resilience of the live music sector in the wake of the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Tagged as: Australia, Larry Health, music industry, National Live Music Awards, NMLAs

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Jennifer Lopez: Photo By Mary Boukouvalas

Jennifer Lopez Makes A Bid For The New York Mets

by Music-News.com

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have initiated a second attempt to buy the New York Mets baseball team by partnering with a group of former top sportsmen.

Tagged as: 90s, Jennifer Lopez, Latin, pop, USA

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Mickey Madden of Maroon 5 photo by Zo Damage

Maroon 5 Star Takes A Break from Band After Domestic Violence Charges

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Maroon 5 star Mickey Madden has taken a leave of absence from the group after he was arrested following a fight with an unidentified woman.

Tagged as: 00s, Maroon 5, pop, rock, USA

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50 Cent Slams Kanye West Over Presidential Stunt

by Music-News.com

50 Cent has slammed Kanye West’s bid to become the U.S. President, insisting the news is an unnecessary ‘diversion’.

Tagged as: 00s, 50 Cent, Kanye West, rap, USA

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Halsey, Khalid, Post Malone Honoured At BMI Pop Awards

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Halsey, Khalid, and Post Malone bagged the top prizes at the virtually held BMI Pop Awards on Monday.

Tagged as: BMI, Halsey, Khalid, music industry, Post Malone, UK

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Chris Martin, Coldplay, Melbourne. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Chris Martin Says Alcohol Depresses Him

by Music-News.com

Chris Martin is “not really a great drinker” and often gets “very depressed” when he consumes alcohol.

Tagged as: 00s, Chris Martin, Coldplay, rock, UK

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Four Changed Over Pop Smoke Murder

by Music-News.com

Two men and two teenagers have been charged with the murder of rapper Pop Smoke.

Tagged as: 20s, Pop Smoke, rap, USA

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Chance The Rapper Endorses Kanye West For President

by Music-News.com

Chance the Rapper has thrown his support behind pal Kanye West’s bid to become the next President of the United States.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Chance The Rapper, Kanye West, rap, USA

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Serge Pizzorno of Kasabian Awarded A Doctorate

In a true homecoming moment, Sergio 'Serge' Pizzorno, co-founder and driving force behind the world-renowned indie rock band Kasabian, was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Music by the University of Leicester yesterday, July 16, at a summer graduation ceremony held at De Montfort Hall.

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