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Late US rapper Pop Smoke lands 'bittersweet' UK Number 1 album with posthumous debut

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The posthumous debut album by US rapper Pop Smoke makes a last-minute grab for Number 1 on this week’s Official Albums Chart. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134782/Late-US-rapper-Pop-Smoke-lands-bittersweet-UK-Number-1-album-with-posthumous-debut

24kGoldn claims UK’s Official Number 1 single with Mood

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Rising star 24kGoldn earns his first Number 1 on the Official UK Singles Chart with Mood ft. Iann Dior. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134783/24kGoldn-claims-UK-s-Official-Number-1-single-with-Mood

Travis Scott says M.I.A. is 'the illest of all time'

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The pair collaborated on Scott\'s new single \'Franchise\', alongside Young Thug, and Travis has praised M.I.A. for her \"music, beats and raps\". https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134781/Travis-Scott-says-M-I-A-is-the-illest-of-all-time

Billy Ocean used to hide his awards from his kids

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The 70-year-old singer - who has three children with wife Judy - is proud of his accomplishments but worried he\'d send the wrong messages to his offspring if he had his trophies out on display. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134780/Billy-Ocean-used-to-hide-his-awards-from-his-kids

Kylie Minogue credits boyfriend for 'holding me in a way that no one else can'

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Kylie says things are \"really good\" with Paul. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134779/Kylie-Minogue-credits-boyfriend-for-holding-me-in-a-way-that-no-one-else-can

Bill Murray receives legal threat from Doobie Brothers for using music to sell golf shirts

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The band\'\'s attorney has written a humorous letter to the actor. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134778/Bill-Murray-receives-legal-threat-from-Doobie-Brothers-for-using-music-to-sell-golf-shirts

Lizzo: 'The commercialisation of body positivity isn't always a good thing'

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Lizzo is a massive advocate for self-love and body positivity. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134777/Lizzo-The-commercialisation-of-body-positivity-isn-t-always-a-good-thing

Vin Diesel launches music career with Kygo collaboration

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The actor feels \"blessed\" to have released his debut single https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134776/Vin-Diesel-launches-music-career-with-Kygo-collaboration

Taio Cruz quits TikTok due to bullying

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Taio Cruz admitted he didn\'t feel welcome on TikTok. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134775/Taio-Cruz-quits-TikTok-due-to-bullying

Ice Cube is to star in a new sci-fi film

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The 51-year-old rapper and actor has teamed up with Universal for the as-yet untitled project, which will be produced by Patrick Aiello and Timur Bekmambetov. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134770/Ice-Cube-is-to-star-in-a-new-sci-fi-film

Halsey congratulates close friend Machine Gun Kelly on his 'reinvention'

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The \'Without Me\' hitmaker teamed up on the track \'Forget Me Too\' on the rapper\'s punk rock LP, \'Tickets To My Downfall\', which is out now https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134768/Halsey-congratulates-close-friend-Machine-Gun-Kelly-on-his-reinvention

Billy Corgan a fan of genre-busting pop stars Halsey and Lady Gaga

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Billy Corgan loves the current \"musical world” and has heaped praise on Halsey and Lady Gaga’s experimentation. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134769/Billy-Corgan-a-fan-of-genre-busting-pop-stars-Halsey-and-Lady-Gaga

Michael Kiwanuka looks to open studio with Mercury Prize winnings

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Michael Kiwanuka wants to use some of the money from his Hyundai Mercury Prize win to create a studio where young people can come and make music. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134763/Michael-Kiwanuka-looks-to-open-studio-with-Mercury-Prize-winnings

Noel Gallagher takes aim at boring pop stars Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift

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The former Oasis star has gone on a rant mourning the loss of \"proper rock stars\" and called the \"biggest-selling acts\" in the world https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134766/Noel-Gallagher-takes-aim-at-boring-pop-stars-Ed-Sheeran-and-Taylor-Swift

Cardi B: 'I split from Offset before he cheated again'

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The singer isn\'t interested in dating at the moment https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134762/Cardi-B-I-split-from-Offset-before-he-cheated-again

Demi Lovato breaks silence amid engagement split reports

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Demi Lovato has reportedly called off her engagement to Max Ehrich. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134758/Demi-Lovato-breaks-silence-amid-engagement-split-reports

Mariah Carey accuses sister of trying to sell her to a pimp aged 12

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Mariah felt like \"an outsider\" in her family https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134757/Mariah-Carey-accuses-sister-of-trying-to-sell-her-to-a-pimp-aged-12

Sir Ray Davies almost killed by a World War II bomb when at just two days old

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The Kinks legend, 76, has only recently been made aware of the near-fatal experience by his older sister, Gwen, who told him and two https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134767/Sir-Ray-Davies-almost-killed-by-a-World-War-II-bomb-when-at-just-two-days-old

Michael Kiwanuka lands Mercury Prize for best British album

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The singer says the award is a \"dream come true\" https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134751/Michael-Kiwanuka-lands-Mercury-Prize-for-best-British-album

Kylie Minogue says working on new album 'Disco' was her 'coping mechanism' during lockdown

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The \'Dancing\' hitmaker - who lives in London with her boyfriend Paul Solomons - was thankful to be able to escape the news amid https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134747/Kylie-Minogue-says-working-on-new-album-Disco-was-her-coping-mechanism-during-lockdown

John Legend and Chrissy Teigen feared third pregnancy 'would never happen'

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John says fatherhood made him adjust his work schedule https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134744/John-Legend-and-Chrissy-Teigen-feared-third-pregnancy-would-never-happen

Alicia Keys reflects on 'beautiful bond' with husband of 10 years Swizz Beatz

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The singer feels \"so connected\" to her husband https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134745/Alicia-Keys-reflects-on-beautiful-bond-with-husband-of-10-years-Swizz-Beatz

Mariah Carey glad she got a career pause after family fight

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Mariah Carey was overworked during 2001, when her mother called the police to take her away as she was reacting heavily to stress. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134743/Mariah-Carey-glad-she-got-a-career-pause-after-family-fight

Lizzo determined to be a role model for women just like her

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Lizzo wants to normalise being fat, and push positive self image to the fullest extent she can to influence fans. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134742/Lizzo-determined-to-be-a-role-model-for-women-just-like-her

Demi Lovato unlucky in love streak continues as she splits from fiance - report

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Demi Lovato has broken up with Max Ehrich. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134741/Demi-Lovato-unlucky-in-love-streak-continues-as-she-splits-from-fiance-report

Paloma Faith pregnant with second child

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Paloma Faith has asked for respect and to not be hounded by photographers during her second pregnancy. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134740/Paloma-Faith-pregnant-with-second-child

Michael Kiwanuka wins the 2020 Hyundai Mercury Prize

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The 33-year-old musician was announced as the winner of the prestigious annual music accolade for his third album, ‘Kiwanuka’, which was released to critical acclaim in November 2019. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134739/Michael-Kiwanuka-wins-the-2020-Hyundai-Mercury-Prize

Kanye West gets serious about his plans to overhaul the music industry

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Kanye West wants all artists to own their master recordings. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134738/Kanye-West-gets-serious-about-his-plans-to-overhaul-the-music-industry

Hilary Duff's daughter inspired her to write children's book

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Hilary Duff\'\'s book will be released on 23 March 2021. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134737/Hilary-Duff-s-daughter-inspired-her-to-write-children-s-book

Machine Gun Kelly: 'I didn't know what love was until I met Megan Fox'

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Machine Gun Kelly: \'I didn\'t know what love was until I met Megan Fox\' - The Number One music magazine feat. band & artist news, reviews, interviews, videos & gossip UK & worldwide. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134735/Machine-Gun-Kelly-I-didn-t-know-what-love-was-until-I-met-Megan-Fox

Machine Gun Kelly wants his music to be unpredictable

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The \'Rap Devil\' star has moved away from his hip hop roots for a more pop punk sound on his fifth album \'Tickets to My Downfall\', but he insisted https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134731/Machine-Gun-Kelly-wants-his-music-to-be-unpredictable

Mariah Carey: 'Derek Jeter romance was the beginning of the end of Mottola marriage'

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Mariah Carey: \'Derek Jeter romance was the beginning of the end of Mottola marriage\' - The Number One music magazine feat. band & artist news, reviews, interviews, videos & gossip UK & worldwide. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134728/Mariah-Carey-Derek-Jeter-romance-was-the-beginning-of-the-end-of-Mottola-marriage

Nine Inch Nails launch range of 'Pandemic 2020' merchandise

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The \'Closer\' band - currently made up of Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross - has unveiled the new line of five t-shirt designs \"for a very limited time\". https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134724/Nine-Inch-Nails-launch-range-of-Pandemic-2020-merchandise

Jarvis Cocker becoming self-sufficient during lockdown

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Jarvis Cocker has been growing vegetables during lockdown. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134725/Jarvis-Cocker-becoming-self-sufficient-during-lockdown

Kanye West gives back G.O.O.D. Music artists his share of their master recordings

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Kanye West has pledged to give all his G.O.O.D. Music artists back his 50 per cent share of their masters, so they can own them. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134721/Kanye-West-gives-back-G-O-O-D-Music-artists-his-share-of-their-master-recordings

Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs & Thomas Rhett lead CMT Awards nominations

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Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs & Thomas Rhett lead CMT Awards nominations - The Number One music magazine feat. band & artist news, reviews, interviews, videos & gossip UK & worldwide. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134720/Kelsea-Ballerini-Luke-Combs-Thomas-Rhett-lead-CMT-Awards-nominations

5 Seconds of Summer star Ashton Irwin has announced debut solo album

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The 26-year-old musician - who shot to fame alongside his bandmates Michael Clifford, Calum Hood, and Luke Hemmings in the pop rock group - is set to release ‘Superbloom’ on October 23. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134717/5-Seconds-of-Summer-star-Ashton-Irwin-has-announced-debut-solo-album

Kelly Clarkson and Usher bond over 'difficult, complicated' divorce experiences

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Kelly Clarkson and Usher bond over \'difficult, complicated\' divorce experiences - The Number One music magazine feat. band & artist news, reviews, interviews, videos & gossip UK & worldwide. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134714/Kelly-Clarkson-and-Usher-bond-over-difficult-complicated-divorce-experiences

Gigi Hadid gives birth to baby daughter

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Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik have welcomed a baby girl into the world. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134715/Gigi-Hadid-gives-birth-to-baby-daughter

Little Mix 'didn't really get' aftercare following The X Factor win

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Little Mix feel they didn\'t receive any mental support after winning the X Factor, but were expected to give over their lives to their success. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134713/Little-Mix-didn-t-really-get-aftercare-following-The-X-Factor-win

Beloved French singer Juliette Greco dead

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Juliette Greco has passed away. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134712/Beloved-French-singer-Juliette-Greco-dead

John Legend and Chrissy Teigen rely on couples therapy to strengthen marriage

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John Legend and Chrissy Teigen have learned to let go of the small disputes in their relationship. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134711/John-Legend-and-Chrissy-Teigen-rely-on-couples-therapy-to-strengthen-marriage

Megan Thee Stallion honoured by Taraji P. Henson after making Time 100 list

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Megan Thee Stallion honoured by Taraji P. Henson after making Time 100 list - The Number One music magazine feat. band & artist news, reviews, interviews, videos & gossip UK & worldwide. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134710/Megan-Thee-Stallion-honoured-by-Taraji-P-Henson-after-making-Time-100-list

Elton John pushes back U.S. farewell tour

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Elton John has been forced to put his final world tour on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134709/Elton-John-pushes-back-U-S-farewell-tour

Bastille's Dan Smith: We're making my favourite music ever right now

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Dan Smith says Bastille are currently working on “some of [his] favourite music” that they’ve “ever made”. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134708/Bastille-s-Dan-Smith-We-re-making-my-favourite-music-ever-right-now

Radiohead's Thom Yorke weds Sicilian actress Dajana Roncione

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Celebrity photographer Greg Williams shared photographs of the newlyweds on Instagram. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134702/Radiohead-s-Thom-Yorke-weds-Sicilian-actress-Dajana-Roncione

James Bay thinks distracted audiences made him a better songwriter

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The 30-year-old singer has opened up on his days playing Open Mic Nights in pubs and bars, and he admitted trying to keep people interesting helped him hone his craft. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134698/James-Bay-thinks-distracted-audiences-made-him-a-better-songwriter

Noddy Holder writing new material eyeing comeback

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Noddy Holder has been \"playing guitar again\" and thinking about a big comeback. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134696/Noddy-Holder-writing-new-material-eyeing-comeback

Pop Smoke’s posthumous debut album a late contender for this week’s Number 1 album

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Pop Smoke’s posthumous debut album has appeared as a late contender for this week’s Number 1 album. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134699/Pop-Smoke-s-posthumous-debut-album-a-late-contender-for-this-week-s-Number-1-album

Selena Gomez: 'I don't want people to see me as just sad and hurt'

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Selena Gomez: \'I don\'t want people to see me as just sad and hurt\' - The Number One music magazine feat. band & artist news, reviews, interviews, videos & gossip UK & worldwide. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/134695/Selena-Gomez-I-don-t-want-people-to-see-me-as-just-sad-and-hurt