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Herbie Hancock to mark 10th Anniversary of International Jazz Day

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UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock today announced the programme for https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139947/Herbie-Hancock-to-mark-10th-Anniversary-of-International-Jazz-Day

Iggy Azalea joins Celebrity Dating Game

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The rapper will appear alongside former The Bachelorette star Hannah Brown and Broadway\'s Taye Diggs on the programme. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139945/Iggy-Azalea-joins-Celebrity-Dating-Game

Jack Osbourne marks 18 years sober

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Jack Osbourne has also offered up a little encouragement to others facing similar addiction battles. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139946/Jack-Osbourne-marks-18-years-sober

Elton John invites fans to virtual Academy Awards bash

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Neil Patrick Harris is hosting the event. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139943/Elton-John-invites-fans-to-virtual-Academy-Awards-bash

Nick Carter and wife Lauren welcome third child

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Nick Carter revealed they\'ve \"been experiencing minor complications\". https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139944/Nick-Carter-and-wife-Lauren-welcome-third-child

Les McKeown dies aged 65

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Bay City Rollers\' Les McKeown has died aged 65. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139940/Les-McKeown-dies-aged-65

The Weeknd and Ariana Grande's Save Your Tears remix is on the way

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The Weeknd and Ariana Grande will drop the new version of \'Save Your Tears\' this week. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139937/The-Weeknd-and-Ariana-Grande-s-Save-Your-Tears-remix-is-on-the-way

Dave Keuning offered songs on his upcoming solo album to The Killers first

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Dave Keuning has unveiled his upcoming second solo album, \'A Mild Case of Everything\', and revealed some of the songs were offered to The Killers. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139935/Dave-Keuning-offered-songs-on-his-upcoming-solo-album-to-The-Killers-first

Mick Fleetwood: Fleetwood Mac have not broken up

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Mick Fleetwood believes Fleetwood Mac will bow out in a \"classy way\" but insisted they are \"still a band\" . https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139936/Mick-Fleetwood-Fleetwood-Mac-have-not-broken-up

John Barnes reimagines England World Cup song for Guide Dogs charity

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John Barnes has re-worked his rap from the England FIFA World Cup anthem \'World in Motion\' for the Guide Dogs charity. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139932/John-Barnes-reimagines-England-World-Cup-song-for-Guide-Dogs-charity

Netflix has all but signed a deal for KISS biopic Shout It Out Loud

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KISS\' biopic \'Shout It Out Loud\' looks set to hit Netflix as the streaming giant is said to be closing in on a deal for the film. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139931/Netflix-has-all-but-signed-a-deal-for-KISS-biopic-Shout-It-Out-Loud

Andrew Lloyd Webber brings Theatre Royal Drury Lane to life for new album

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Marking the triumphant return of live music to London’s West End, Andrew Lloyd Webber has brought together an 81-piece orchestra to https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139929/Andrew-Lloyd-Webber-brings-Theatre-Royal-Drury-Lane-to-life-for-new-album

Miley Cyrus mocks past relationships in viral Instagram video

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Miley Cyrus has teased her former partners in a provocative new video. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139926/Miley-Cyrus-mocks-past-relationships-in-viral-Instagram-video

BRIT Awards 2021 to have 4,000 audience members as part of pilot for live music's return

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The BRIT Awards will have 4,000 audience members who will not be required to wear face masks or be socially distanced. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139923/BRIT-Awards-2021-to-have-4-000-audience-members-as-part-of-pilot-for-live-music-s-return

Little Mix team up with Saweetie on first new music since Jesy Nelson's departure

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Little Mix and Saweetie have joined forces on a new version of \'Confetti\' for what marks their first release since Jesy Nelson departed the band. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139921/Little-Mix-team-up-with-Saweetie-on-first-new-music-since-Jesy-Nelson-s-departure

Glastonbury wants fans to design flags for livestream show

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Glastonbury Festival asks fans to design special flags to be on display during the upcoming \'Live At Worthy Farm\' livestream show. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139922/Glastonbury-wants-fans-to-design-flags-for-livestream-show

The BRIT Awards celebrate return to live music with special audience of key workers

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The BRIT Awards 2021 will be first major indoor music event to welcome back a live audience – a pivotal moment in the return of live music at scale https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139915/The-BRIT-Awards-celebrate-return-to-live-music-with-special-audience-of-key-workers

Celine Dion and Andrew Lloyd Webber join salutes to late Jim Steinman

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The prolific songwriter and producer passed away at the age of 73 on Monday. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139919/Celine-Dion-and-Andrew-Lloyd-Webber-join-salutes-to-late-Jim-Steinman

Lil Wayne hints at secret wedding

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The How to Love star confirmed he had reconciled with Denise Bidot last week. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139920/Lil-Wayne-hints-at-secret-wedding

Britney Spears new BBC documentary confirmed

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Brand new documentary The Battle for Britney: Fans, Cash and a Conservatorship will drop on BBC iPlayer on Saturday 1 May, with a BBC Two broadcast to follow on Wednesday 5 May at 9pm BST. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139912/Britney-Spears-new-BBC-documentary-confirmed

The Chemical Brothers announce return with new single The Darkness That You Fear

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The Chemical Brothers have confirmed their next single, \'The Darkness That You Fear\', will be released this week. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139908/The-Chemical-Brothers-announce-return-with-new-single-The-Darkness-That-You-Fear

Sir Tom Jones says being knighted by Queen Elizabeth remains his proudest achievement

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Sir Tom Jones has insisted nothing will beat receiving his knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139907/Sir-Tom-Jones-says-being-knighted-by-Queen-Elizabeth-remains-his-proudest-achievement

Olivia Rodrigo compares debut album to Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill

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The singer is \"really happy\" with the album https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139906/Olivia-Rodrigo-compares-debut-album-to-Alanis-Morissette-s-Jagged-Little-Pill

The BRIT Awards 2021 launching podcast this week

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The BRIT Awards 2021 has teamed up with Amazon Music on a new podcast series called BRITs Top Table. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139905/The-BRIT-Awards-2021-launching-podcast-this-week

Louis Tomlinson tells fans to stop listening to rubbish leaked song Help

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Louis Tomlinson has fallen victim to a song leak after his unreleased track \'Help\' appeared online and he has told his fans to not pay it any attention. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139903/Louis-Tomlinson-tells-fans-to-stop-listening-to-rubbish-leaked-song-Help

Ezra Furman comes out as transgender and reveals they are a mom

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Ezra Furman has come out as transgender and revealed they\'ve been a mom for more than two years. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139901/Ezra-Furman-comes-out-as-transgender-and-reveals-they-are-a-mom

Nile Rodgers and CHIC set for Hampton Court Palace Festival 2021

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Hampton Court Palace Festival 2021 has added the legendary Nile Rodgers and CHIC to the star-studded line-up. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139898/Nile-Rodgers-and-CHIC-set-for-Hampton-Court-Palace-Festival-2021

Bonnie Tyler leads tributes to 'true genius' Jim Steinman

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Bonnie Tyler has hailed the late Jim Steinman as a \"true genius\" following the news of his passing. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139897/Bonnie-Tyler-leads-tributes-to-true-genius-Jim-Steinman

Olivia Rodrigo crushes on Cardi B: 'I want to marry her'

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Olivia Rodrigo has gushed over the talent of Cardi B. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139895/Olivia-Rodrigo-crushes-on-Cardi-B-I-want-to-marry-her

Tom Jones uses Viagra: 'A little help here and there is alright'

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Tom Jones has admitted there\'s no shame in using Viagra. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139894/Tom-Jones-uses-Viagra-A-little-help-here-and-there-is-alright

Bonnie Tyler leads tributes to late Jim Steinman

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Songwriter and producer Jim Steinman passed away in Connecticut on Monday. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139891/Bonnie-Tyler-leads-tributes-to-late-Jim-Steinman

Billie Eilish teases 'things are coming' amid reports of new album

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The Bury a Friend singer has indicated a new project release is imminent. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139890/Billie-Eilish-teases-things-are-coming-amid-reports-of-new-album

Maren Morris insists women shouldn't have to 'bounce back' after giving birth

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The country music superstar welcomed her first child, son Hayes, in March 2020. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139888/Maren-Morris-insists-women-shouldn-t-have-to-bounce-back-after-giving-birth

Harry Styles leads British LGBT Awards nominees

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The awards take place on 27 August. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139882/Harry-Styles-leads-British-LGBT-Awards-nominees

Kelly Osbourne relapses after almost four years of sobriety

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Kelly Osbourne has insisted she\'\'s already \"back on track\". https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139883/Kelly-Osbourne-relapses-after-almost-four-years-of-sobriety

Paul McCartney, Chris Martin and more sign letter to Boris Johnson calling for reform of streaming business

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Sir Paul McCartney is among 156 signees who have urged Boris Johnson to prevent the streaming industry from continuing to pay artists unfairly. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139880/Paul-McCartney-Chris-Martin-and-more-sign-letter-to-Boris-Johnson-calling-for-reform-of-streaming-business

Jorja Smith to release eight-track project Be Right Back

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Jorja Smith is treating her fans to eight new tracks as part of her upcoming \'Be Right Back\' project on May 14. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139879/Jorja-Smith-to-release-eight-track-project-Be-Right-Back

DJ Annie Mac leaving BBC Radio 1 after 17 years

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Annie Mac\'s last show will take place on 30 July. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139878/DJ-Annie-Mac-leaving-BBC-Radio-1-after-17-years

The Weeknd posts snippet of Ariana Grande-featuring remix of Save Your Tears

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The Weeknd has previewed a new remix of \'Save Your Tears\' featuring the vocals of Ariana Grande. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139876/The-Weeknd-posts-snippet-of-Ariana-Grande-featuring-remix-of-Save-Your-Tears

Billie Eilish teases 'things are coming'

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Billie Eilish has teased her fans that she has something new on the way for them \"coming\" soon. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139874/Billie-Eilish-teases-things-are-coming

Dua Lipa's BRITs performance is London-themed

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Dua Lipa\'s BRIT Awards performance will be all about the British capital and a \"taste of everything\". https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139875/Dua-Lipa-s-BRITs-performance-is-London-themed

Wolf Alice's bid for number one with upcoming album Blue Weekend

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Wolf Alice believe a number one album could be on the cards with their upcoming LP \'Blue Weekend\'. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139869/Wolf-Alice-s-bid-for-number-one-with-upcoming-album-Blue-Weekend

Bjorn Ulvaeus rules out ABBA biopic

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Bjorn Ulvaeus doesn\'t want ABBA to be the subject of a biopic because he would hate seeing an actor portray him on the big screen. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139868/Bjorn-Ulvaeus-rules-out-ABBA-biopic

Tom Jones: 'Divine intervention saved me from drowning in shark-infested waters'

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Tom Jones has recounted a story about how he almost drowned. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139866/Tom-Jones-Divine-intervention-saved-me-from-drowning-in-shark-infested-waters

Macklemore's golf clothing line brings design career 'full circle'

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Macklemore has released a line of golf clothing. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139867/Macklemore-s-golf-clothing-line-brings-design-career-full-circle

Pusha T feared Kanye West's Coachella mural would collapse on him

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Pusha T has shared that he momentarily feared for his life while performing with Kanye at Coachella. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139864/Pusha-T-feared-Kanye-West-s-Coachella-mural-would-collapse-on-him

R. Kelly associate cops plea deal in arson case

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A witness to R. Kelly\'s racketeering case was the victim of an arson attack in Florida. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139865/R-Kelly-associate-cops-plea-deal-in-arson-case

Demi Lovato apologises for frozen yoghurt outburst

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Demi Lovato has backed away from her grievance with an L.A. yoghurt seller. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139863/Demi-Lovato-apologises-for-frozen-yoghurt-outburst

Macklemore suffered sobriety slip during Covid-19 shutdown

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Rapper Macklemore previously entered rehab in 2008 and 2011. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139860/Macklemore-suffered-sobriety-slip-during-Covid-19-shutdown

McFly's Harry Judd tests positive for Covid-19

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Harry Judd has been experiencing \"mild flu symptoms\". https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/139859/McFly-s-Harry-Judd-tests-positive-for-Covid-19