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Green Day Cruising to No. 1 on U.K. Albums Chart

Posted by djbigty — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 05:58 GMT

Green Day are heading for a big week in the U.K., where their new album is well-placed to snare the chart crown. The alternative rock trio... via: http://www.billboard.com/node/8550684

The Strokes Rock Out at Bernie Sanders Rally

Posted by djbigty — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 03:41 GMT

Despite wearing the loudest outfit in an arena crammed with 7,500 Bernie Sanders fans, Julian Casablancas didn’t have much to say about the... via: http://www.billboard.com/node/8550682

Diane Warren and Anna Netrebko Named 2020 Polar Music Prize Laureates

Posted by djbigty — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 03:00 GMT

Songwriter extraordinaire Diane Warren and operatic prima donna Anna Netrebko have been named the Laureates for the 2020 Polar Music Prize, to be... via: http://www.billboard.com/node/8550633

Lyle Mays, Keyboardist With Pat Metheny Group, Dies at 66

Posted by djbigty — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 02:42 GMT

Lyle Mays, a jazz keyboardist whose work, chiefly with the Pat Metheny Group, won nearly a dozen Grammy Awards, died Monday in Los Angeles, it was... via: http://www.billboard.com/node/8550681

Adele, Rihanna and More Attend Jay-Z and Beyonce's Gold Party: See the Pics

Posted by djbigty — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 02:15 GMT

There’s no party like Jay-Z and Beyonc ’s post-Oscars Gold Party in Los Angeles. And chances are, you didn’t get an invite. ... via: http://www.billboard.com/node/8550680

Hans 'Gets Loud' With Jennifer Lopez Performance on 'AGT: The Champions'

Posted by djbigty — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 21:59 GMT

Hans is the physical embodiment of Jennifer Lopez's "Let's Get Loud," and he took the America's Got Talent: The Champions... via: http://www.billboard.com/node/8550678

These 8 Celebrity Doppelgangers on TikTok Will Have You Seeing Double

Posted by djbigty — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 21:07 GMT

Not only has TikTok given the social media world a slew of new dance challenges that skyrocket song streams, the app has also shed light on the world... via: http://www.billboard.com/node/8550677

Eminem Talks Surprise Oscars Performance & Why He Once Thought the Awards Wouldn't 'Understand' Him

Posted by djbigty — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 19:45 GMT

Eminem gave Academy Award viewers the jaw-drop moment of the night on Sunday (Feb. 9), when he delivered a surprise performance of his 8 Mile... via: http://www.billboard.com/node/8550674

Visual Effects Pros Growl Over 'Cats' Oscars Segment

Posted by djbigty — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 19:17 GMT

The Visual Effects Society has released a statement urging the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to "properly honor the craft of... via: http://www.billboard.com/node/8550672

Watch Ashley Tisdale Keep Sharpay Evans' Legacy Alive on TikTok

Posted by djbigty — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 18:43 GMT

The High School Musical franchise may have ended back in 2008, but Ashley Tisdale is breathing life back into her iconic character, the... via: http://www.billboard.com/node/8550666

Taylor Swift Scores Record-Extending 19th No. 1 on Digital Song Sales Chart With 'Only the Young'

Posted by djbigty — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 18:41 GMT

Taylor Swift tallies her record-extending 19th No. 1 on Billboard's Digital Song Sales chart, as "Only the Young" launches atop the... via: http://www.billboard.com/node/8550665

Guilty Plea to Federal Charges in Black Church Burnings

Posted by djbigty — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:31 GMT

The aspiring ‘black metal’ musician who was arrested in a series of fires set at African American churches in Louisiana last spring... via: http://www.billboard.com/node/8550647

2020 Oscars Ratings Hit a Record Low

Posted by djbigty — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 15:49 GMT

ABC’s telecast of the Academy Awards hit an all-time low in the ratings, with 23.6 million people tuning in to see Parasite named... via: http://www.billboard.com/node/8550640

Roddy Ricch's 'The Box' Rules Billboard Hot 100 For Fifth Week, Tones and I's 'Dance Monkey' Swings

Posted by djbigty — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 14:16 GMT

Roddy Ricch's "The Box" spends a fifth week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Plus, Tones and I's "Dance Monkey" ascends... via: http://www.billboard.com/node/8550620

Musicians, Activists Applaud Taika Waititi's 2020 Oscars Dedication to Indigenous People

Posted by djbigty — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 14:15 GMT

Sunday night's (Feb. 9) Oscars was notable for a number of firsts: Parasite became the first non-English-language feature to win best picture,... via: http://www.billboard.com/node/8550619

Megadeth and Lamb Of God Announce North American 2020 Co-Headline Tour

Posted by djbigty — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 12:10 GMT

Heavy metal legends Megadeth and Lamb of God are joining forces for a massive North American co-headlining tour. Presented by SiriusXM, the tour will... via: http://www.billboard.com/node/8550594

See Hayley Williams' Earthy, Eco-Friendly Looks For Collina Strada at New York Fashion Week

Posted by djbigty — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 12:09 GMT

In the music videos she's released for her debut solo album Petals For Armor, Hayley Williams has worn a silk cocoon shawl, body-covering floral... via: http://www.billboard.com/node/8550597

Is Lil Nas X Collaborating With The Wiggles?

Posted by djbigty — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 10:53 GMT

On the heels of dropping off the Teen Wolf-inspired "Rodeo" music video with Nas last week, Lil Nas X is looking to keep the momentum... via: http://www.billboard.com/node/8550578

BVMI Chief Florian Dr cke Receives Franco-German Prize for Cultural and Creative Contributions

Posted by djbigty — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 10:46 GMT

PARIS – Dr. Florian Dr cke, chairman & CEO of the German Music Industry Association (BVMI), was awarded the Franco-German Prize of the... via: http://www.billboard.com/node/8550570

Sony, Amazon Drop Out of Major European Tech Show Over Coronavirus

Posted by djbigty — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 08:36 GMT

Sony and Amazon are the latest companies to pull out of a major European technology show due to fears over the outbreak of the new coronavirus. Sony... via: http://www.billboard.com/node/8550562