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Jagged Little Pill musical closes for good amid Covid-19 surge

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Broadway shows are being cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145536/Jagged-Little-Pill-musical-closes-for-good-amid-Covid-19-surge

Will Young: 'My Christmas movie, every year, would be the EastEnders Christmas omnibus'

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Singer Will Young was well and truly in the Christmas spirit when he joined Magic Radio presenter Tom Price on Magic Radio https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145535/Will-Young-My-Christmas-movie-every-year-would-be-the-EastEnders-Christmas-omnibus

Jamie Spears fights to have Britney Spears pay his legal fees

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A month after the 40-year-old pop star was released from her 13-year conservatorship, her father is requesting that she continue to pay his legal team. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145532/Jamie-Spears-fights-to-have-Britney-Spears-pay-his-legal-fees

Jade Thirlwall taking inspiration from poems

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Jade Thirlwall is using her poems as a starting point for writing new songs. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145531/Jade-Thirlwall-taking-inspiration-from-poems

Jack Antonoff says 10-minute version of All Too Well teaches artists not to 'listen to the industry'

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Jack Antonoff has insisted Taylor Swift\'s 10-minute version of \'All Too Well\' should encourage artists to not \"f****** listen\" to the industry. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145530/Jack-Antonoff-says-10-minute-version-of-All-Too-Well-teaches-artists-not-to-listen-to-the-industry

Adele on course to secure the Christmas Number 1 album

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Adele looks set to secure this year’s Christmas Number 1 album, with 30 currently tracking to hold steady at the top of the Official Albums Chart for the fifth consecutive week. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145517/Adele-on-course-to-secure-the-Christmas-Number-1-album

Nile Rodgers, Rod Stewart, Imelda May and Jess Gillam help raise over £200,000 for Nordoff Robbins

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Stars of stage and screen came together to raise a total of over £200,000 for the UK’s largest music therapy charity at Nordoff Robbins’ https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145523/Nile-Rodgers-Rod-Stewart-Imelda-May-and-Jess-Gillam-help-raise-over-200-000-for-Nordoff-Robbins

Taylor Swift's momentum continues as Red and Fearless (Taylor’s Version) each top 2 million globally

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Following their historic releases, Taylor Swift’s Red (Taylor’s Version) and Fearless (Taylor’s Version) show no signs of slowing https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145522/Taylor-Swift-s-momentum-continues-as-Red-and-Fearless-Taylor-s-Version-each-top-2-million-globally

Mariah Carey reached out to Britney Spears during conservatorship

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Mariah Carey felt like it was \"the right thing to do\". https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145518/Mariah-Carey-reached-out-to-Britney-Spears-during-conservatorship

Cardi B may go vegan with help from Drew Barrymore

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Drew Barrymore gave Cardi B advice on becoming meat-free via social media. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145520/Cardi-B-may-go-vegan-with-help-from-Drew-Barrymore

Shane MacGowan announces first ever art book 'The Eternal Buzz and The Crock of Gold'

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Musician, artist, frontman, creator and punk icon Shane MacGowan announces his first ever art folio book The Eternal Buzz https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145516/Shane-MacGowan-announces-first-ever-art-book-The-Eternal-Buzz-and-The-Crock-of-Gold

Kanye West donates 4,000 toys to Chicago youth

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The 44-year-old purchased \"the majority\" of the gifts that were given away at a toy drive in his native Chicago on Sunday, according to ABC7. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145519/Kanye-West-donates-4-000-toys-to-Chicago-youth

Tom Grennan wants a collab with Sir Tom Jones

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Tom Grennan wants to collaborate with Sir Tom Jones after becoming good friends with the legendary singer. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145515/Tom-Grennan-wants-a-collab-with-Sir-Tom-Jones

Mel C: The Spice Girls are 'constantly' discussing a reunion

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Melanie C has revealed that the Spice Girls are \"constantly\" discussing a reunion https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145514/Mel-C-The-Spice-Girls-are-constantly-discussing-a-reunion

Simon Cowell leads tributes to Il Divo's Carlos Marin

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Il Divo star Carlos Marin has died at the age of 53. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145513/Simon-Cowell-leads-tributes-to-Il-Divo-s-Carlos-Marin

Cliff Richard doesn’t eat before gigs to avoid on-stage wind

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Cliff Richard doesn\'t eat before going on stage to avoid \'awkward\' wind. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145512/Cliff-Richard-doesn-t-eat-before-gigs-to-avoid-on-stage-wind

Faye Tozer never imagined Steps would reform

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Faye Tozer never thought a Steps reunion would ever happen after their 2001 break up. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145511/Faye-Tozer-never-imagined-Steps-would-reform

Billie Eilish celebrates 20th birthday

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The Bad Guy hitmaker shared photos from her at-home birthday celebration as well as birthday messages from friends and family on Instagram. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145510/Billie-Eilish-celebrates-20th-birthday

Jennifer Lopez denies taking offence to Ben Affleck's comments about Jennifer Garner

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The 52-year-old singer responded to claims that she took offence to Ben Affleck\'\'s comments about the actress on The Howard Stern Show. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145509/Jennifer-Lopez-denies-taking-offence-to-Ben-Affleck-s-comments-about-Jennifer-Garner

Final Jingle Ball concert cancelled due to COVID concerns

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The iHeartRadio Y100 Jingle Ball concert in Florida was cancelled due to COVID concerns. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145508/Final-Jingle-Ball-concert-cancelled-due-to-COVID-concerns

Bros plan new album

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Bros are planning to work on their first new album in over 30 years in 2022. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145507/Bros-plan-new-album

Brian May battling 'horrible' Covid-19

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Brian May has had another health scare. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145506/Brian-May-battling-horrible-Covid-19

Adele and Ed Sheeran lead BRIT Awards nominees

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The 2022 BRIT Awards will take place on 8 February. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145505/Adele-and-Ed-Sheeran-lead-BRIT-Awards-nominees

Il Divo star Carlos Marin dead at 53

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The pop opera quartet Il Divo have tragically lost a member. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145504/Il-Divo-star-Carlos-Marin-dead-at-53

LadBaby’s Sausage Rolls For Everyone featuring Ed Sheeran and Elton John takes early lead in Christmas battle

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After the first 48 hours in the 2021 Christmas Number 1 race (#XmasNo1), LadBaby take an early lead and could be on course to https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145502/LadBaby-s-Sausage-Rolls-For-Everyone-featuring-Ed-Sheeran-and-Elton-John-takes-early-lead-in-Christmas-battle

Eric Clapton successfully sues over bootleg CD

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Eric Clapton has successfully sued a 55-year-old German woman who was selling a bootleg CD on eBay for just £8.45. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145501/Eric-Clapton-successfully-sues-over-bootleg-CD

Lil Nas X done playing it safe with his music

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Lil Nas X took a risk with his music and it paid off, with him currently being nominated for five Grammy Awards. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145500/Lil-Nas-X-done-playing-it-safe-with-his-music

Evanescence delay tour after 'multiple' coronavirus cases

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Evanescence have postponed their remaining tour dates after \"multiple\" members of their touring party tested positive for coronavirus. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145499/Evanescence-delay-tour-after-multiple-coronavirus-cases

Adele leads the BRIT Award nominees

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London-born star Adele has received four BRIT nominations. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145498/Adele-leads-the-BRIT-Award-nominees

Adele, Ed Sheeran, Little Simz & Dave up for four BRIT awards each!

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The nominations for this year’s BRIT Awards with Mastercard were this evening announced in ‘The BRITs Are Coming’ https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145497/Adele-Ed-Sheeran-Little-Simz-Dave-up-for-four-BRIT-awards-each

Tierra Whack: 'I wouldn't be anything without my fans'

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Tierra Whack joins Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1 to discuss her latest EP ‘What Is R&B?’ She tells Apple Music about deciding https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145485/Tierra-Whack-I-wouldn-t-be-anything-without-my-fans

Olly Alexander: 'I think you've got to accept that everything's an influence'

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In his latest \'At Home With’ conversation on Apple Music 1, Zane Lowe is joined by Olly Alexander who discusses Years & Years’ forthcoming album https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145466/Olly-Alexander-I-think-you-ve-got-to-accept-that-everything-s-an-influence

Cheryl Tweedy to release new music 'when time is right'

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Cheryl Tweedy has not released a single since 2019\'s \'Let You\' but although their was recent speculation that she had been dropped by her record label, insiders claim she is not planning to quit music just yet. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145495/Cheryl-Tweedy-to-release-new-music-when-time-is-right

Harry Styles to release third album in early 2022

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Harry Styles is set to release his third solo album before the end of March 2022, according to Sony Music CEO Rob Stringer. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145494/Harry-Styles-to-release-third-album-in-early-2022

Jack Harlow insists he isn't 'a novelty act'

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Jack Harlow has discussed how being white in rap influences his approach to the genre. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145492/Jack-Harlow-insists-he-isn-t-a-novelty-act

Ed Sheeran and Elton John’s secure second week at Number 1 as #XmasNo1 race officially begins

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Ed Sheeran and Elton John’s Merry Christmas enters its second week at Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart today, and https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145486/Ed-Sheeran-and-Elton-John-s-secure-second-week-at-Number-1-as-XmasNo1-race-officially-begins

Adele’s 30 holds steady for fourth week at Number 1

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Adele’s 30 holds steady for a fourth consecutive week at Number 1 on the Official Albums Chart. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145487/Adele-s-30-holds-steady-for-fourth-week-at-Number-1

Katy Perry feels 'old' when referenced by younger artists

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Katy Perry joked that she\'s glad she\'s not \"dead in a ditch somewhere\". https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145489/Katy-Perry-feels-old-when-referenced-by-younger-artists

Doja Cat nearly collaborated with Billie Eilish on Bellyache

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Doja Cat first became aware of the budding Bad Guy hitmaker through SoundCloud. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145488/Doja-Cat-nearly-collaborated-with-Billie-Eilish-on-Bellyache

Bastille's Dan Smith has been writing with Lewis Capaldi

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Bastille frontman Dan Smith has revealed he\'s been writing new material with Lewis Capaldi for his new album. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145480/Bastille-s-Dan-Smith-has-been-writing-with-Lewis-Capaldi

George Ezra is learning to cut loose

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Singer George Ezra has learned how to cut loose as his mindset has shifted due to the pandemic. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145481/George-Ezra-is-learning-to-cut-loose

Megan Thee Stallion cancels performance over Covid-19 exposure

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On Thursday, the 26-year-old rapper explained her reasoning for cancelling her performance at the Jingle Ball in Atlanta, Georgia via Twitter. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145479/Megan-Thee-Stallion-cancels-performance-over-Covid-19-exposure

The Damned postpone UK tour with original lineup until late 2022

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The Damned have postponed their UK tour - which will see the original lineup back together on stage - until late 2022 due to the pandemic. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145482/The-Damned-postpone-UK-tour-with-original-lineup-until-late-2022

The Roots bassist Leonard 'Hub' Hubbard dies aged 62

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The Roots bassist Leonard \'Hub\' Hubbard - who was a member of the band from 1992 to 2007 - has died at the age of 62. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145474/The-Roots-bassist-Leonard-Hub-Hubbard-dies-aged-62

LadBaby 'overcome with emotion' when Elton John sang their Christmas single

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LadBaby couple Mark and Rox Hoyle were \"overcome with emotion\" when Sir Elton John was singing their new festive hit \'Sausage Rolls For Everyone\'. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145473/LadBaby-overcome-with-emotion-when-Elton-John-sang-their-Christmas-single

Rod Stewart to headline Nordoff Robbins’ Online Christmas Carol Service

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Sir Rod Stewart to headline Nordoff Robbins’ Online Christmas Carol Service, alongside an incredible star-studded line-up including: Shakira, https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145465/Rod-Stewart-to-headline-Nordoff-Robbins-Online-Christmas-Carol-Service

SZA’s 'I Hate U' breaks record as most streamed R&B song by a female artist

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SZA’s “I Hate U\" has broken records as the most streamed R&B song by a female artist on Apple Music in its first week. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145462/SZA-s-I-Hate-U-breaks-record-as-most-streamed-R-B-song-by-a-female-artist

Supergrass cancel tour

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Supergrass have cancelled their remaining gigs for the year because performing would be \"the wrong thing to do\" amid rising coronavirus cases in the UK. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145461/Supergrass-cancel-tour

Pink Floyd to release restored version of PULSE concert film

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Pink Floyd are to release a \"re-edited and restored\" version of their concert film \'P.U.L.S.E.\', which was first released in 1995. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145460/Pink-Floyd-to-release-restored-version-of-PULSE-concert-film

Warner Chappell Music renews publishing deal with George Michael’s Estate

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Warner Chappell Music UK has renewed its global deal with the estate of George Michael, the legendary singer-songwriter. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/145458/Warner-Chappell-Music-renews-publishing-deal-with-George-Michael-s-Estate