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Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty's accuser Jennifer Hough speaks out in first TV interview

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Appearing on The Real for her first televised interview, Jennifer Hough said she is speaking out amid her lawsuit against the couple because she\'\'s \"tired of being afraid\". https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143579/Nicki-Minaj-and-Kenneth-Petty-s-accuser-Jennifer-Hough-speaks-out-in-first-TV-interview

Ariana Grande working with Nile Rodgers and more on new album

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Nile Rodgers has let slip that he\'s been working on Ariana Grande\'s next album. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143578/Ariana-Grande-working-with-Nile-Rodgers-and-more-on-new-album

Lana vs Lorde: Music stars locked in melodies dispute

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Lana Del Rey is reportedly wanting Lorde to admit that her song \'Stoned At the Nail Salon\' copied the melodies of two of her songs to avoid suing her rival. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143577/Lana-vs-Lorde-Music-stars-locked-in-melodies-dispute

Lil Nas X wanted Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj on Montero

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Lil Nas X has revealed the two major artists he had hoped to get on \'Montero\'. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143572/Lil-Nas-X-wanted-Lady-Gaga-and-Nicki-Minaj-on-Montero

Teyana Taylor announces farewell tour

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Teyana Taylor is set to bid farewell to music on \'The Last Rose Petal Farewell Tour\' in November. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143571/Teyana-Taylor-announces-farewell-tour

Jennifer Lopez reflects on 'taboo' of serving as brand ambassador in the 2000s

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At present, JLo is a brand ambassador for New York-based brand Coach and is also promoting her very own skincare line, JLo Beauty. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143570/Jennifer-Lopez-reflects-on-taboo-of-serving-as-brand-ambassador-in-the-2000s

Meghan Trainor suffered first panic attack during live TV appearance

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The All About That Bass hitmaker has previously opened up about her struggles with anxiety. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143569/Meghan-Trainor-suffered-first-panic-attack-during-live-TV-appearance

Ringo Starr will miss 'beautiful' Charlie Watts

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Ringo Starr will miss the late Charlie Watts and has described his fellow drummer as a \"beautiful human being\". https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143568/Ringo-Starr-will-miss-beautiful-Charlie-Watts

Courteeners, Blossoms, Nothing But Thieves to headline Y Not

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Courteeners, Blossoms and Nothing But Thieves will headline Y Not Festival in Derbyshire next July. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143567/Courteeners-Blossoms-Nothing-But-Thieves-to-headline-Y-Not

Mick Jagger pays tribute to Charlie Watts during first Rolling Stones gig since drummer's death

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Mick Jagger dedicated the show to his late bandmate. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143566/Mick-Jagger-pays-tribute-to-Charlie-Watts-during-first-Rolling-Stones-gig-since-drummer-s-death

Enrique Iglesias: 'This is for now, my final album and it is what it is'

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In his latest \'At Home With’ conversation on Apple Music 1, Zane Lowe is joined by Enrique Iglesias who discusses his new album ‘FINAL (Vol. 1)’. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143563/Enrique-Iglesias-This-is-for-now-my-final-album-and-it-is-what-it-is

Don McLean: Modern songwriters don't have brains

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Don McLean has hit out at modern songwriters and claimed technology has taken away their ability to write good songs. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143562/Don-McLean-Modern-songwriters-don-t-have-brains

Duran Duran were 'at each other's throats' making new album in lockdown

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Simon Le Bon has admitted he and his Duran Duran bandmates had to stop recording their album amid the COVID-19 lockdown, as they weren\'t \"talking\" to one another. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143561/Duran-Duran-were-at-each-other-s-throats-making-new-album-in-lockdown

Richard Ashcroft drops acoustic rendition of This Thing Called Life

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Richard Ashcroft has shared another stripped-back rendition from his upcoming greatest hits album, \'Acoustic Hymns Vol. 1\'. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143560/Richard-Ashcroft-drops-acoustic-rendition-of-This-Thing-Called-Life

Britney Spears wishes ‘extremely independent’ sons a happy birthday

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On Instagram, the 39-year-old shared a photo with the message, “There is nothing stronger than the love between a mother and son.” https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143559/Britney-Spears-wishes-extremely-independent-sons-a-happy-birthday

Naughty Boy: Cheryl has enough 'incredible' songs for a new album

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Record producer Naughty Boy has revealed he and Cheryl made more than enough songs together to release an album. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143552/Naughty-Boy-Cheryl-has-enough-incredible-songs-for-a-new-album

Michael Stipe rules out R.E.M. reunion

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Michael Stipe has dashed hopes of there ever being a R.E.M. reunion. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143550/Michael-Stipe-rules-out-R-E-M-reunion

Fugees announce first world tour in 25 years

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Fugees have announced a world tour to mark the 25th anniversary of their landmark album \'The Score\'. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143551/Fugees-announce-first-world-tour-in-25-years

'It's definitely going to happen': Lil Nas X teases Lizzo collaboration

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Lil Nas X has teased fans might not have to wait much longer for him and pal Lizzo to collaborate on a song. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143547/It-s-definitely-going-to-happen-Lil-Nas-X-teases-Lizzo-collaboration

Becky Hill: I like to give back with my music

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Becky Hill hopes her fans can \"attach\" their \"own experiences\" to her songs of heartbreak and love. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143548/Becky-Hill-I-like-to-give-back-with-my-music

Ariana Grande requests restraining order against alleged stalker

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The popstar has also requested that the restraining order be extended to protect her family members, including husband Dalton Gomez. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143546/Ariana-Grande-requests-restraining-order-against-alleged-stalker

Sean Paul: 'Next album I am doing is called Scorcher... it has at least 8 collabs'

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Celebrity Search Engine is back this week with a brand-new episode. This week, Abbie is joined by Jamaican Dancehall rapper https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143540/Sean-Paul-Next-album-I-am-doing-is-called-Scorcher-it-has-at-least-8-collabs

Harry Styles, Lianne La Havas among Ivor Novello winners

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Over 70% of the Ivor Novello awards were handed to first-time winners on Tuesday (20.09.21), including Lianne La Havas and Harry Styles. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143539/Harry-Styles-Lianne-La-Havas-among-Ivor-Novello-winners

Eric Clapton breaks pledge and plays venue with vaccine mandate

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Eric Clapton played a venue with a vaccine mandate in New Orleans on Saturday. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143537/Eric-Clapton-breaks-pledge-and-plays-venue-with-vaccine-mandate

Patti LaBelle heartbroken over death of bandmate Sarah Dash

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Sarah Dash died on Monday aged 76. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143536/Patti-LaBelle-heartbroken-over-death-of-bandmate-Sarah-Dash

Ricky Wilson slams anti-vaxxers who booed him at Isle of Wight

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Ricky Wilson has joked that anti-vaxxers have won \"fair and square\" after they booed him at Isle of Wight Festival for his stance on the COVID-19 vaccine. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143533/Ricky-Wilson-slams-anti-vaxxers-who-booed-him-at-Isle-of-Wight

Liam Gallagher cancels Belfast gig after helicopter fall

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Liam Gallagher has been forced to cancel his Belfast gig due to the injuries he sustained after falling out of a helicopter. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143534/Liam-Gallagher-cancels-Belfast-gig-after-helicopter-fall

Tony Hadley announces 40th-anniversary Orchestra gigs

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Former Spandau Ballet star Tony Hadley has added four orchestra gigs to his 40th-anniversary tour. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143531/Tony-Hadley-announces-40th-anniversary-Orchestra-gigs

'They're doing exactly the same': Rick Astley compares Blossoms to The Smiths

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Ricky Astley has compared Blossoms to The Smiths after they covered the iconic band\'s hits on stage together. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143532/They-re-doing-exactly-the-same-Rick-Astley-compares-Blossoms-to-The-Smiths

JoJo Siwa and Jenna Johnson make Dancing with the Stars history as first same-sex pair

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The 18-year-old singer and the 27-year-old pro dancer made history Monday night. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143529/JoJo-Siwa-and-Jenna-Johnson-make-Dancing-with-the-Stars-history-as-first-same-sex-pair

Doja Cat wins Song of the Year at 2021 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards

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The awards, which recognise the achievements of top songwriters, producers, and music publishers in the genres, were celebrated online. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143528/Doja-Cat-wins-Song-of-the-Year-at-2021-BMI-R-B-Hip-Hop-Awards

Prince horned by O2 for his record breaking ‘21 Nights in London’ residency

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The O2 has unveiled a special piece of custom artwork commissioned to honour Prince and his record breaking ‘21 Nights in London’ https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143527/Prince-horned-by-O2-for-his-record-breaking-21-Nights-in-London-residency

Noel Gallagher to record album of Oasis reworks?

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Noel Gallagher has hinted he could be set to rework Oasis classics for a new album. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143524/Noel-Gallagher-to-record-album-of-Oasis-reworks

Corey Taylor and Machine Gun Kelly are locked in a war of words

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Corey Taylor and Machine Gun Kelly are locked in a war of words after the latter mocked Slipknot for wearing masks. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143521/Corey-Taylor-and-Machine-Gun-Kelly-are-locked-in-a-war-of-words

Phil Collins confirms new Genesis tour will be his last

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Phil Collins began touring this week with Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143519/Phil-Collins-confirms-new-Genesis-tour-will-be-his-last

Witnesses called by the defence as R. Kelly trial continues

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Two of three witnesses took the stand in the defence of the singer, who is currently on trial for racketeering. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143518/Witnesses-called-by-the-defence-as-R-Kelly-trial-continues

Lady Marmalade singer Sarah Dash dies aged 76

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Sarah Dash of Labelle fame has passed away at the age of 76. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143517/Lady-Marmalade-singer-Sarah-Dash-dies-aged-76

'It was like a lightning bolt to my life': Carly Rae Jepsen reflects on 10 years of Call Me Maybe

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Singer Carly Rae Jepsen has celebrated 10 years since the release of her hit song \'Call Me Maybe\', admitting the tune was \"like a lightning bolt\" to her life. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143516/It-was-like-a-lightning-bolt-to-my-life-Carly-Rae-Jepsen-reflects-on-10-years-of-Call-Me-Maybe

Phil Collins rules himself out of future Genesis tours due to ill health

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Phil Collins has admitted Genesis \'The Last Domino?\' shows will be his last due to ill health. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143509/Phil-Collins-rules-himself-out-of-future-Genesis-tours-due-to-ill-health

Tori Amos' new album inspired by her 'personal crisis' in lockdown

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Tori Amos has announced her most personal album to date, \'Ocean To Ocean\', which was penned about her own \"personal crisis\" in lockdown. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143508/Tori-Amos-new-album-inspired-by-her-personal-crisis-in-lockdown

Sir Rod Stewart: I'd have played to coffins during COVID

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Sir Rod Stewart has missed performing live so much amid the COVID-19 crisis, he\'d have taken a gig in a room full of coffins. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143504/Sir-Rod-Stewart-I-d-have-played-to-coffins-during-COVID

Thank You For The Music: ABBA tour and album their last?

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ABBA\'s upcoming album and avatar tour might be the band\'s big farewell. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143503/Thank-You-For-The-Music-ABBA-tour-and-album-their-last

Damon Albarn teases Gorillaz's Bad Bunny collaboration

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Gorillaz have a song with rapper Bad Bunny on their upcoming project. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143497/Damon-Albarn-teases-Gorillaz-s-Bad-Bunny-collaboration

Fugees to reunite for first time in 15 years?

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Fugees are said to be in talks to reunite for the first time in 15 years, with new music on the cards. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143496/Fugees-to-reunite-for-first-time-in-15-years

Adele goes Instagram official with Rich Paul

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Adele filed for divorce from businessman Simon Konecki in September 2019 after three years of marriage. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143495/Adele-goes-Instagram-official-with-Rich-Paul

Lil Nas X heading for highest new entry as Ed Sheeran looks to hold top spot

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Lil Nas X leads this week’s highest new entries with That’s What I Want (10) from his new album Montero. The track is one of three https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143494/Lil-Nas-X-heading-for-highest-new-entry-as-Ed-Sheeran-looks-to-hold-top-spot

Roger Taylor was 'tempted to laugh' at Freddie Mercury's first singing attempts

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Roger Taylor and Brian May wanted to \"laugh\" the first time Freddie Mercury sang for them when he wanted to join their band. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143493/Roger-Taylor-was-tempted-to-laugh-at-Freddie-Mercury-s-first-singing-attempts

James Dean Bradfield: There's a lot of fake social media accounts in my name

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James Dean Bradfield has warned there are a lot of fake profiles in his name on social media. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143492/James-Dean-Bradfield-There-s-a-lot-of-fake-social-media-accounts-in-my-name

Bono irked by Matt Damon's popularity in Ireland

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Matt Damon loved living in Ireland during the Covid-19 pandemic. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143490/Bono-irked-by-Matt-Damon-s-popularity-in-Ireland

Adele sets date for comeback show?

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Adele will reportedly perform in Las Vegas on 10 December for a gig that will be broadcast around the world. https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/143489/Adele-sets-date-for-comeback-show