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Immersive tech reshapes music and film landscape with Bono, Metallica and 'Matrix' taking the leap

Read full article: Immersive tech reshapes music and film landscape with Bono, Metallica and 'Matrix' taking the leap

The future of how viewers experience music, film and live performances is happening now through immersive platforms like the Apple Vision Pro and cutting-edge venues such as the Sphere and Cosm.

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Is world cooperation still possible? Global Citizen wants to prove so -- with some help from FIFA

Read full article: Is world cooperation still possible? Global Citizen wants to prove so -- with some help from FIFA

Global Citizen is going even more global.

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Summer Movie Guide 2025: Here’s what’s coming to theaters and streaming from May to August

Read full article: Summer Movie Guide 2025: Here’s what’s coming to theaters and streaming from May to August

Hollywood is pulling out the stops this summer movie season, which kicks off with Friday's release Marvel’s “Thunderbolts*.”.

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After 'The Idol,' Abel Tesfaye's new movie 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' brought 'joy back into filmmaking'

Read full article: After 'The Idol,' Abel Tesfaye's new movie 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' brought 'joy back into filmmaking'

Abel Tesfaye has always known he wanted to pursue a career in cinema.

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Despite Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter and Kendrick Lamar, ratings for the Grammys fall

Read full article: Despite Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter and Kendrick Lamar, ratings for the Grammys fall

Ratings for the Grammy Awards dipped from last year, despite the nail-biting tension of whether Beyoncé would win album of the year and a surprise appearance by The Weeknd.

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Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar led one of the best Grammys in years. Has the awards show transformed?

Read full article: Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar led one of the best Grammys in years. Has the awards show transformed?

For years the Grammy Awards have been criticized over a lack of diversity.

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The Grammys had a few surprises up their sleeves. Here are some key moments from the show

Read full article: The Grammys had a few surprises up their sleeves. Here are some key moments from the show

Beyoncé winning the trophy for album of the year was the highlight of the Grammy Awards on Sunday, but there were plenty of other key moments.

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The Weeknd releases new album and announces North America stadium tour

Read full article: The Weeknd releases new album and announces North America stadium tour

Fresh off the release of a new album called “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” The Weeknd has announced a massive North American stadium tour.

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‘Hurry Up Tesfaye’ The Weeknd announces 2025 tour dates with 3 stops in Texas including Houston!

Read full article: ‘Hurry Up Tesfaye’ The Weeknd announces 2025 tour dates with 3 stops in Texas including Houston!

The Weeknd's new album "Hurry Up Tomorrow" dropped Thursday and announced a stadium tour in the U.S. which will conclude in Texas!

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What to stream: The Weeknd album, Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell, 'SNL' music and 'Babygirl'

Read full article: What to stream: The Weeknd album, Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell, 'SNL' music and 'Babygirl'

Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell starring in the wedding comedy “You’re Cordially Invited” and The Weeknd's album “Hurry Up Tomorrow” are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.

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Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here, and Taylor Swift is once again the platform's most-streamed artist

Read full article: Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here, and Taylor Swift is once again the platform's most-streamed artist

’Tis the season to unpack Spotify Wrapped.

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After Drake battle, Kendrick Lamar turns victory lap concert into LA unity celebration

Read full article: After Drake battle, Kendrick Lamar turns victory lap concert into LA unity celebration

Not content with merely taking a victory lap after winning his battle last month against fellow rap superstar Drake, Kendrick Lamar turned his Juneteenth “Pop Out” concert into a celebration of Los Angeles unity.

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Solar eclipse playlist: 20 songs to rock out to on your cosmic adventure

Read full article: Solar eclipse playlist: 20 songs to rock out to on your cosmic adventure

The April 8 total solar eclipse is quickly approaching.

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What to know about how lawmakers are addressing deepfakes like the ones that victimized Taylor Swift

Read full article: What to know about how lawmakers are addressing deepfakes like the ones that victimized Taylor Swift

The growing issue of AI-generated deepfakes has already been a hot topic in state legislatures.

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Taylor Swift is Spotify’s most-streamed artist of 2023, ending Bad Bunny's 3-year reign

Read full article: Taylor Swift is Spotify’s most-streamed artist of 2023, ending Bad Bunny's 3-year reign

It’s her, hi — Taylor Swift is Spotify’s 2023 most-played artist.

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Diddy made music a priority over businesses to create 'The Love Album - Off the Grid'

Read full article: Diddy made music a priority over businesses to create 'The Love Album - Off the Grid'

If Sean “Diddy” Combs had a choice, the self-proclaimed serial entrepreneur would be hunkered down in a recording studio rather than running his many successful businesses.

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Taylor Swift, Austin Butler, Keke Palmer and Ke Huy Quan invited to join Film Academy

Read full article: Taylor Swift, Austin Butler, Keke Palmer and Ke Huy Quan invited to join Film Academy

Taylor Swift, best supporting Oscar actor winner Ke Huy Quan, “Elvis” star Austin Butler and “Nope’s” Keke Palmer and The Weeknd have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

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What to stream this weekend: 'The Bachelorette,' Idris Elba, The Weeknd, Sarah Snook and 'Jack Ryan'

Read full article: What to stream this weekend: 'The Bachelorette,' Idris Elba, The Weeknd, Sarah Snook and 'Jack Ryan'

This week’s new entertainment releases include a new album from Lucinda Williams, the kickoff of the 20th season of the reality dating show “The Bachelorette” starring a 27-year-old therapist from Georgia who was featured on the last season of “The Bachelor,” and Idris Elba is stuck on the worst flight ever in the new series “Hijack” for Apple TV+.

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What to stream this weekend: Foo Fighters, 'The Idol,' LeBron James and 'American Gladiators' doc

Read full article: What to stream this weekend: Foo Fighters, 'The Idol,' LeBron James and 'American Gladiators' doc

This week’s new entertainment releases include an album from Foo Fighters and some lost songs by the late Kenny Rogers, a new gritty HBO series from “Euphoria” creator Sam Levinson called “The Idol” starring Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd.

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The Weeknd now goes by his birth name, Abel Tesfaye, after saying he wants to ‘kill the Weeknd’

Read full article: The Weeknd now goes by his birth name, Abel Tesfaye, after saying he wants to ‘kill the Weeknd’

The artist adjusted his name on Instagram and Twitter but kept his handles as The Weeknd.

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Latin star Bad Bunny tops Apple Music Awards after huge 2022

Read full article: Latin star Bad Bunny tops Apple Music Awards after huge 2022

Last year, the top Apple Music Awards went to three artists — Olivia Rodrigo, H.

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Q&A: Lil Baby talks new album, Young Thug, rap lyrics

Read full article: Q&A: Lil Baby talks new album, Young Thug, rap lyrics

Lil Baby is normally a man of few words outside of his music, but the Grammy winner has opened up in an interview with The Associated Press.

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The Weeknd cancels concert after dealing with vocal issues

Read full article: The Weeknd cancels concert after dealing with vocal issues

The Weeknd suddenly ended his sold-out concert in Southern California after losing his voice during a mid-song performance.

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Taylor Swift wins top prize, announces new album at MTV VMAs

Read full article: Taylor Swift wins top prize, announces new album at MTV VMAs

Taylor Swift took home the top prize at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards before she closed out the show with a surprisingly big announcement: Her new album.

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LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow to emcee MTV Awards

Read full article: LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow to emcee MTV Awards

The MTV Video Music Awards later this month will have not one emcee but three, with rap stars LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow all set to anchor the ceremony.

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Nicki Minaj to get Video Vanguard Award at MTV Awards

Read full article: Nicki Minaj to get Video Vanguard Award at MTV Awards

Nicki Minaj will receive the Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Awards later this month, joining such previous winning music luminaries as Madonna, Janet Jackson, LL Cool J, Jennifer Lopez and Missy Elliott.

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Jack Harlow, Lil Nas X, Kendrick Lamar top MTV VMA nominees

Read full article: Jack Harlow, Lil Nas X, Kendrick Lamar top MTV VMA nominees

Kendrick Lamar, Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow are top contenders with seven nominations at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards.

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New this week: 'Interceptor,' Post Malone and 'Fire Island'

Read full article: New this week: 'Interceptor,' Post Malone and 'Fire Island'

This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Post Malone and Drive-By Truckers, “Fast & Furious” alum Elsa Pataky leading her own action picture with “Interceptor,” and the modern romantic comedy “Fire Island,” set in the iconic LGBTQ vacation spot.

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Met Gala live: Celebrities hit the red carpet

Read full article: Met Gala live: Celebrities hit the red carpet

Kim Kardashian shut down the Met Gala red carpet Monday in one of Marilyn Monroe’s most iconic dresses.

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Rosalía 'very excited' about imminent world tour

Read full article: Rosalía 'very excited' about imminent world tour

Rosalía spent three years working on her acclaimed third studio album, “Motomami.”.

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Stars on Ice back after pandemic with Olympic, world champs

Read full article: Stars on Ice back after pandemic with Olympic, world champs

When Stars on Ice, uh, hits the ice Friday night in Estero, Florida, it will be for the first time in two years.

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Celebrities go online to voice support for Ukraine

Read full article: Celebrities go online to voice support for Ukraine

A group of inter-generational stars from film, TV, sports and music — including Bruce Springsteen, Hugh Jackman, Elton John and Jon Bon Jovi, Jonas Brothers and Billie Eilish — have signed up for a social media campaign to show support for Ukraine.

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The Weeknd, Doja Cat lead artists at Billboard Music Awards

Read full article: The Weeknd, Doja Cat lead artists at Billboard Music Awards

The Weeknd returns as the top finalist at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards for the second year in a row.

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Swedish House Mafia, The Weeknd replace Ye at Coachella

Read full article: Swedish House Mafia, The Weeknd replace Ye at Coachella

Swedish House Mafia and The Weeknd are replacing rapper Ye in a headlining spot at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

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Jon Batiste tops Grammys; Silk Sonic soars, Rodrigo crowned

Read full article: Jon Batiste tops Grammys; Silk Sonic soars, Rodrigo crowned

Jon Batiste won album of the year honors for “We Are” at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, giving him five trophies on a night that saw the ’70s funk of Silk Sonic take record of the year and song of the year and newcomer Olivia Rodrigo take three awards.

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Grammy Awards set sights on Las Vegas for first time

Read full article: Grammy Awards set sights on Las Vegas for first time

The Grammys might be missing stars like Drake, The Weeknd and Kanye West as a performer, but the biggest night in music could still shine bright on the Las Vegas Strip.

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New this week: 'Deep Water,' Charli XCX and 'WeCrashed'

Read full article: New this week: 'Deep Water,' Charli XCX and 'WeCrashed'

This week’s new entertainment releases include a Charli XCX album release, an erotic thriller on Hulu starring Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas, and a series about the rise and fall of the business WeWork, which promoted the concept of shared workspaces.

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Super Bowl’s halftime performers face questions from media

Read full article: Super Bowl’s halftime performers face questions from media

Mary J.

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Snoop Dogg calls Super Bowl halftime show 'dream come true'

Read full article: Snoop Dogg calls Super Bowl halftime show 'dream come true'

Snoop Dogg says he won’t let the big Super Bowl stage rattle his nerves.

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Ulvaeus seeks source of ABBA magic with Apple radio show

Read full article: Ulvaeus seeks source of ABBA magic with Apple radio show

ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus is launching a radio show on Apple Music.

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Olivia Rodrigo, H.E.R and The Weeknd win Apple Music Awards

Read full article: Olivia Rodrigo, H.E.R and The Weeknd win Apple Music Awards

Olivia Rodrigo, H.

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Musician Jon Batiste leads Grammy Award nominations with 11

Read full article: Musician Jon Batiste leads Grammy Award nominations with 11

Jon Batiste might be the Grammys biggest surprise: The multi-genre performer and recent Oscar winner made such an impression on voters that he scored the most nominations with 11 on Tuesday.

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American Music Awards could coronate pop star Olivia Rodrigo

Read full article: American Music Awards could coronate pop star Olivia Rodrigo

South Korean superstars BTS were crowned artist of the year at the American Music Awards on Sunday, brushing aside challenges from Taylor Swift, Drake and The Weeknd as they took home a total of three awards.

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American Music Awards get Cardi B to host the show this year

Read full article: American Music Awards get Cardi B to host the show this year

Cardi B has won five American Music Awards and performed on the telecast during her career so far.

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Play me a song: Braves organist charms fans, amuses players

Read full article: Play me a song: Braves organist charms fans, amuses players

There are plenty of stars at this World Series, from Freddie Freeman to Jose Altuve.

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Teen pop star Olivia Rodrigo leads AMA nominees in her debut

Read full article: Teen pop star Olivia Rodrigo leads AMA nominees in her debut

Olivia Rodrigo is having a sweet year as the leading nominee at the American Music Awards in her first year to be eligible.

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Grammys CEO on a mission to regain music community's trust

Read full article: Grammys CEO on a mission to regain music community's trust

Harvey Mason jr. knew there would be an uphill climb after taking over as the Recording Academy’s CEO.

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DJ trio Swedish House Mafia reunite with new music, tour

Read full article: DJ trio Swedish House Mafia reunite with new music, tour

Ready to party again, DJ supergroup Swedish House Mafia are back with a new collab with The Weeknd and a world tour on the horizon.

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Latin Grammys: Camilo is top contender with 10 nominations

Read full article: Latin Grammys: Camilo is top contender with 10 nominations

Camilo won his first Latin Grammy Award last year and could soon have many more in his hands.

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Bad Bunny tops Billboard Latin Music Awards with 10 trophies

Read full article: Bad Bunny tops Billboard Latin Music Awards with 10 trophies

Bad Bunny is the champion of the Billboard Latin Music Awards, taking home artist of the year honors and a whopping 10 trophies.

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Justin Bieber leads nominees for 2021 MTV Video Music Awards

Read full article: Justin Bieber leads nominees for 2021 MTV Video Music Awards

Justin Bieber leads this year’s list of nominees at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards, followed closely by Megan Thee Stallion, Billie Eilish, BTS, Doja Cat, Drake, Giveon, Lil Nas X and first-time nominee Olivia Rodrigo.

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The Weeknd and BTS hope to raise billions for Global Citizen

Read full article: The Weeknd and BTS hope to raise billions for Global Citizen

The Weeknd, BTS and Billie Eilish will participate in Global Citizen Live, a 24-hour event on Sept. 25 organized to raise funding and awareness to battle worldwide issues including COVID-19, climate change and extreme poverty.

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Cardi B, Queen Latifah, Lil Nas X shine at BET Awards

Read full article: Cardi B, Queen Latifah, Lil Nas X shine at BET Awards

Cardi B’s “WAP” had new meaning at the BET Awards: winning and pregnant.

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New this week: Whales, 'LFG,' 'Mysterious Benedict Society'

Read full article: New this week: Whales, 'LFG,' 'Mysterious Benedict Society'

This week’s new entertainment releases includes Conan O’Brien closing out his TBS late-night show and the new soccer documentary “LFG,” a revealing look at the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team’s battle for equal pay.

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Megan Thee Stallion, DaBaby top BET Award nominations

Read full article: Megan Thee Stallion, DaBaby top BET Award nominations

Megan Thee Stallion and DaBaby are the prom queen and king of the 2021 BET Awards.

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Grammys change rules for album of the year award

Read full article: Grammys change rules for album of the year award

The Recording Academy has updated its rules for the album of the year Grammy, giving more producers and songwriters a better chance at winning the top award.

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Drake, Pink, The Weeknd win big at Billboard Music Awards

Read full article: Drake, Pink, The Weeknd win big at Billboard Music Awards

It was a family affair at the Billboard Music Awards: Pink twirled in the air in a powerful performance with her daughter, and Drake was named artist of the decade, accepting the honor alongside his 3-year-old son.

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Dua Lipa blasts group that condemned her for Mideast stance

Read full article: Dua Lipa blasts group that condemned her for Mideast stance

Singer Dua Lipa is blasting the organization which paid for a full-page ad in The New York Times that called her antisemitic for her support of Palestinians.

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Ariana Grande, Dalton Gomez tie the knot

Read full article: Ariana Grande, Dalton Gomez tie the knot

Ariana Grande is a newlywed.

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Dua Lipa wins big at Brits, urges health worker pay raise

Read full article: Dua Lipa wins big at Brits, urges health worker pay raise

British singer Dua Lipa is calling for a “fair” pay raise for British health workers after being named a double winner at the Brit Awards in London.

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Top nominee The Weeknd to perform at Billboard Music Awards

Read full article: Top nominee The Weeknd to perform at Billboard Music Awards

The Weeknd will celebrate his whopping 16 nominations at the Billboard Music Awards with a performance at the show.

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Billie Eilish, J Balvin, A$AP to play NY's Gov Ball festival

Read full article: Billie Eilish, J Balvin, A$AP to play NY's Gov Ball festival

Billie Eilish completed the third stop of her massive tour, and was just two days away from headlining Madison Square Garden, before she had to cancel the trek because of the coronavirus pandemic last year.

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Grammys overhaul process for picking nominees for top awards

Read full article: Grammys overhaul process for picking nominees for top awards

The Grammy Awards have changed its tune and voted to remove its nomination review committees — groups that determined the contenders for key awards at the coveted music show.

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Billboard Awards: 16 nods for Weeknd, 6 for Morgan Wallen

Read full article: Billboard Awards: 16 nods for Weeknd, 6 for Morgan Wallen

The Weeknd was snubbed by the Grammys but he’s the leading nominee at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards, where rappers Pop Smoke and Juice WRLD earned multiple posthumous nominations, including top artist.

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The Weeknd is top nominee for May's iHeartRadio Music Awards

Read full article: The Weeknd is top nominee for May's iHeartRadio Music Awards

The Weeknd, Megan Thee Stallion and Roddy Ricch are among the top nominees for next month’s iHeartRadio Music Awards.

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After top Grammy win, singer H.E.R. is heading to the Oscars

Read full article: After top Grammy win, singer H.E.R. is heading to the Oscars

(Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)NEW YORK – A night after winning the top Grammy Award for songwriting, R&B singer H.E.R. Leslie Odom Jr. will also compete for best original song with “Speak Now” from “One Night in Miami...," which he wrote with Sam Ashworth. AdSongs by John Legend, Mary J. Blige, Janelle Monae and Robert Glasper were shortlisted for best original song but didn't make the final cut. The duo of Reznor and Ross have won a number of awards for their scoring work, including an Oscar, Grammy, Emmy and Golden Globe. Terence Blanchard (“Da 5 Bloods"), Emile Mosseri (“Minari") and James Newton Howard (“News of the World") round out the best original score nominees.

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Who run the Grammys? Beyoncé becomes most decorated female act in Grammy history

Read full article: Who run the Grammys? Beyoncé becomes most decorated female act in Grammy history

Four women won the top four prizes Sunday, including Swift, who became the first female performer to win album of the year three times. Beyoncé — with her 28th win — became the most decorated woman in Grammy history. And 9-year-old Blue Ivy Carter — who won best music video alongside her mother — became the second youngest act to win a Grammy in the show’s 63-year history. Megan Thee Stallion, who won three honors, also made history and became the first female rapper to win best rap song. She's also the fifth rap-based act to win best new artist.

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Still divisive, Dr. Luke resurges at Grammys — as Tyson Trax

Read full article: Still divisive, Dr. Luke resurges at Grammys — as Tyson Trax

Dr. Luke appeared as Tyson Trax on the Grammy ballot for Doja Cat's Say So," which he produced and co-wrote. But not all of the academy members may have been aware they were voting for Dr. Luke when they completed their ballots this year. Ad“I didn’t know that Tyson Trax was Dr. Luke. AdTogether, Martin and Dr. Luke crafted hits for Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, Pink and Kesha, who he signed in 2005. Eventually Dr. Luke stepped into the forefront, helming successes for Miley Cyrus, Pitbull, Nicki Minaj and Flo Rida, logging 17 No.

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Review: Yawn, is it Monday yet? The Weeknd bores at halftime

Read full article: Review: Yawn, is it Monday yet? The Weeknd bores at halftime

The Weeknd performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)(AP) – His name is The Weeknd but his Super Bowl performance felt like a dreary Monday morning. The pop star headlined the Super Bowl halftime show, running through his many hits like an Olympic relay track team aiming for the gold. Who did impress the world at the Super Bowl? performed in Tampa at the Raymond James Stadium before Tampa Bay Buccaneers took on the Kansas City Chiefs.

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The Weeknd vows to tone it down for his Super Bowl show

Read full article: The Weeknd vows to tone it down for his Super Bowl show

This photo provided by the NFL shows singer The Weekend speaking at the halftime press conference ahead of the Super Bowl 55 football game, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (Perry Knotts/NFL via AP)The Weeknd may be known for his graphic music videos and performances featuring blood and violence, but the three-time Grammy winner says he will tone down his act during the Super Bowl halftime show. The pop star said he will “keep it PG” during his headliner slot on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium as the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Florida. The 2021 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show will be different this year due to the pandemic and The Weeknd said he will use different parts of the stadium, the field and a “little bit" of the famously massive pirate ship. AdWhen asked for his favorite Super Bowl halftime show, The Weeknd cited Diana Ross' 1996 performance. The Weeknd, whose real name is, Abel Tesfaye, joins a list of celebrated musicians who have played during Super Bowl halftime shows, including Madonna, Beyoncé, Coldplay, Katy Perry, U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson and last year’s duo of Shakira and Jennifer Lopez.

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Jazmine Sullivan, Eric Church, H.E.R. to sing at Super Bowl

Read full article: Jazmine Sullivan, Eric Church, H.E.R. to sing at Super Bowl

Sullivan and Church will join forces to sing the national anthem at the next months Super Bowl, where Grammy-winning singer H.E.R. will perform America the Beautiful. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK – R&B star Jazmine Sullivan and country singer Eric Church will join forces to sing the national anthem at the next month’s Super Bowl, where Grammy-winning singer H.E.R. will perform “America the Beautiful.”The performances will take place Feb. 7 at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa before the big game and halftime show starring The Weeknd. She’s won honors at the MTV Video Music Awards, BET Awards and Soul Train Music Awards and launched R&B hits such as “Focus,” “Best Part,” “Slide,” “Damage” and “B.S.” with Jhené Aiko.

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Finneas on Bond theme song, the Grammys and the Weeknd

Read full article: Finneas on Bond theme song, the Grammys and the Weeknd

“We said to our team, ‘If anyone has anyone who knows anyone, just convey that we would love to do this,'" Finneas explained. And while in Texas for Austin City Limits for live shows, Finneas and Eilish wrote and recorded “No Time to Die” just in time to meet the deadline. Over a couple of days, we wrote the whole song and recorded the whole vocal and sent it in. Finneas and Eilish also picked up Grammy nominations for song and record of the year for “Everything I Wanted,” a song about their relationship as siblings and being there for one another. “So gratifying and wonderful and hard to articulate how meaningful it is to me,” Finneas said of their nominations.

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Roddy Ricch has Apple Music’s top album, song of 2020

Read full article: Roddy Ricch has Apple Music’s top album, song of 2020

NEW YORK – Roddy Ricch is the king of Apple Music: The rapper has the music platform’s most-streamed song and album of the year. The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” was the second most-streamed song of the year, followed by Australian singer Tones and I’s “Dance Monkey,” DaBaby and Ricch’s “Rockstar” and “Life Is Good" by Future and Drake. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart this year, was the most Shazamed song of the year (Apple acquired Shazam in 2018). Ranked by time spent viewing lyrics in Apple Music, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s raunchy hit “WAP” tops the list of most-read lyrics of 2020. Other songs in the Top 5 include “Dance Monkey,” YOASOBI’s “Yoru ni Kakeru,” Ricch’s “The Box” and Official HIGE DANdism “Pretender.”

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Bad Bunny is Spotify's most-streamed artist of 2020

Read full article: Bad Bunny is Spotify's most-streamed artist of 2020

The Puerto Rican superstar is the music platform’s most-streamed artist of the year with 8.3 billion streams globally. With more than 3.3 billion streams, Bad Bunny’s sophomore solo album “YHLQMDLG” tops Spotify’s list of most-streamed albums globally. The album’s single, “Blinding Lights,” is Spotify’s most-streamed song of the year with 1.6 million streams globally. In the U.S., late rapper Juice WRLD was the most-streamed artist on Spotify. His album “Legends Never Die” was the platform’s most-streamed album in the U.S., while Ricch’s “The Box” was the country's most-streamed song.

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The Weeknd criticizes Grammys over nominations snub

Read full article: The Weeknd criticizes Grammys over nominations snub

He said music from his fifth studio album “Changes” was wrongly viewed as a pop album, rather than an R&B project. “I set out to make an R&B album,” he wrote on Instagram. It is not being acknowledged as an R&B album, which is very strange to me.”Bieber was nominated in the categories for best pop solo performance, best pop duo/group performance, best pop vocal album and best country duo/group performance. The singer said he loves pop music, but he wants to be respected for his work. “I grew up admiring R&B music and wished to make a project that would embody that sound,” he said.

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12 Grammy facts: BTS and Dr. Luke in, The Weeknd out

Read full article: 12 Grammy facts: BTS and Dr. Luke in, The Weeknd out

And it earned him his first Grammy nomination in six years. 3 spot on the pop charts — is up for best rap song and best rap performance. And Anderson .Paak's “Lockdown," about police brutality and racial injustice, is up for best melodic rap performance and best music video. JAY-Z, THE SONGWRITERS, SHINESHappy wife, happy life: Jay-Z has lent his songwriting hand to his wife Beyoncé and he's earned Grammy nominations for it. PAUL McCARTNEY, THE ART DIRECTORPaul McCartney scored his 79th Grammy nominations this year — as an art director.

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Swift wins top prize at AMAs, says she's re-recording music

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In this screen shot provided by ABC on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, Taylor Swift accepts the award for artist of the year at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (ABC via AP)NEW YORK – Taylor Swift won her third consecutive artist of the year prize at the American Music Awards, but she missed the show for a good reason: She said she's busy re-recording her early music after her catalog was sold. She also won favorite music video and favorite pop/rock female artist, winning three honors and tying Bieber, Dan + Shay and the Weeknd for most wins Sunday. Breakthrough singer-rapper Doja Cat performed and won new artist of the year and favorite soul/R&B female artist. And Megan Thee Stallion — won favorite rap/hip-hop songs for “WAP" with Cardi B — performed “Body" from her recently released debut album “Good News."

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And the Grammy nomination goes to ... Megan? Harry? Weeknd?

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Others who may earn nominations include Lewis Capaldi, Summer Walker, Morgan Wallen, Doja Cat, BLACKPINK, Ingrid Andress, Snoh Aalegra, Skip Marley, Mickey Guyton and CNCO. Ricch should also earn nominations for his guest appearance on DaBaby’s international hit “Rock Star,” helping him become the show’s overall top nominee. ________FOLKS LOVE FOLKLORETaylor Swift’s last two albums, “Lover” and “reputation,” didn’t earn nominations for album of the year. The seven-member group’s hit “Dynamite” could snag a nomination for best pop duo/group performance, and their latest album could compete for best global music album. 3 on pop charts, should earn a nomination for best country performance and best country song.

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The Weeknd to headline the Pepsi Super Bowl halftime show

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The NFL, Pepsi and Roc Nation announced Thursday, Nov. 12 that the three-time Grammy winner will perform at the 2021 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show on Feb. 7 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES – The Weeknd will bring his popular falsetto vocals to the 2021 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show. “We all grow up watching the world’s biggest acts playing the Super Bowl and one can only dream of being in that position,” the singer said in a statement. This is an extraordinary moment in time and the Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show is going to be an extraordinary experience with an extraordinary performer.”Roc Nation and Emmy-nominated producer Jesse Collins will serve as co-executive producers of the halftime show. “We are thrilled to have The Weeknd join us in Tampa Bay on the Pepsi Halftime Stage,” said Brian Rolapp, the NFL’s chief media and business officer.

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BTS, Lady Gaga win top awards at MTV Europe Music Awards

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FILE - Korean pop band BTS attends the 2019 Variety's Hitmakers Brunch in West Hollywood, Calif., on Dec. 7, 2019. The South Korean boy band BTS HAS won a leading four awards including best song for Dynamite and best group at the MTV Europe Music Awards Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 while Lady Gaga took home the best artist prize. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

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BTS, Lady Gaga win top awards at MTV Europe Music Awards

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The South Korean boy band BTS HAS won a leading four awards including best song for Dynamite and best group at the MTV Europe Music Awards Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 while Lady Gaga took home the best artist prize. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)The South Korean pop group BTS won a leading four awards including best song for “Dynamite” and best group at the MTV Europe Music Awards Sunday night, while Lady Gaga took the best artist prize. Coldplay won best rock, Haley Williams got best alternative and Little Mix was named best pop. And the best Latin award went to Karol G, who also won best collaboration for “Tusa” featuring Nicki Minaj. David Guetta, who won best electronic, also performed at the show from a stage in Budapest.

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The Weeknd and Roddy Ricch lead AMA nominations with 8 each

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In this video grab issued Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, by MTV, The Weeknd performs "Blinding Lights" during the MTV Video Music Awards. (MTV via AP)LOS ANGELES – The Weeknd and Roddy Ricch are the leading nominees for this year’s American Music Awards with eight apiece. Many, like the BET Awards, Country Music Awards and MTV Video Music Awards, have opted for a mix of live and pre-taped performances. Billie Eilish, an awards favorite since her sweeping wins at the Grammy Awards, scored two nominations, for favorite alternative rock artist and favorite social artist. Dan + Shay earned three nominations, including for favorite country duo or group, where they’re up against Florida Georgia Line and Old Dominion.

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Gagas masks, Weeknds advocacy and more top VMAs moments

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Sunday's show included performances with mask-wearing artists and fans and artists dancing in front the backdrop of the city's skyscrapers. Lady Gaga appeared in many different outfits and corresponding masks during Sunday nights show while she dominated the night with a performance with Ariana Grande. Gaga donned a pink mask that strapped around head, a mask with pointy tusks and even an electronic display on a mask while she sang Rain on Me with Grande, who also sported her own black mask. Other performances also included masks including Malumas backup dancers sporting bright colored masks for his technicolored drive-in concert and DaBaby performed with popular Vegas masked magicians Jabbawockeez. In between performances, backstage cameras caught many of the artists also sporting masks off stage as well.

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MTV VMAs honor Chadwick Boseman; The Weeknd, DaBaby perform

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NEW YORK The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, a night highlighting music and pop culture, kicked off with heartfelt words in memory of Chadwick Boseman, as host Keke Palmer told viewers the event was dedicated to the Black Panther icon. Moments after, the Weeknd brought his Blinding Lights" music video where he is bruised and blooded in a red suit to life. DaBaby, backed by the dance crew Jabbawockeez, also performed, running through several of his hits, including Rock Star." The shifts artists have made because of the pandemic are reflected in two new categories: best music video from home and best quarantine performance. Megan Thee Stallion who topped the charts this year with the Beyonc-assisted Savage" and WAP," her viral song with Cardi B earned multiple nominations, including one for artist of the year.

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J Balvin, Roddy Ricch no longer performing at MTV VMAs

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NEW YORK Grammy-winning rapper Roddy Ricch and Colombian superstar J Balvin will no longer perform at the MTV Video Music Awards. The MTV VMAs will air on Sunday at 8 p.m. My team and I are safe and everyones health is a main priority, as well as giving a quality performance," Ricch said. STAY SAFE.A representative for Balvin confirmed on Monday that he would no longer perform at the event, but no details were provided. This years show introduces two new categories reflecting the current pandemic times: best music video from home and best quarantine performance.

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The Weeknd, Roddy Ricch, Maluma, CNCO to perform at MTV VMAs

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FILE - The Weeknd performs on day three at Lollapalooza in Grant Park in Chicago on Aug 4, 2018. The Weekend, nominated for six MTV Video Music Awards will perform at the awards show on Aug. 30. (Photo by Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP, File)

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The Weeknd, Roddy Ricch, Maluma, CNCO to perform at MTV VMAs

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FILE - The Weeknd performs on day three at Lollapalooza in Grant Park in Chicago on Aug 4, 2018. The Weekend, nominated for six MTV Video Music Awards will perform at the awards show on Aug. 30. (Photo by Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK Chart-topping Grammy winners The Weeknd and Roddy Ricch are set to perform at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards this month. MTV announced Tuesday that Colombian singer Maluma and Latin boy band CNCO will also perform at the Aug. 30 event, which was originally to take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. This years VMAs introduces two new categories reflecting the current pandemic times: best music video from home and best quarantine performance.

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Gaga, Grande top MTV VMA noms; quarantine categories added

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Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande both scored nine VMA nominations each, including video of the year for their No. Rain on Me is also competing for song of the year, best collaboration, best pop, best cinematography, best visual effects and best choreography. The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards will air live on Aug. 30 from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Gaga and Grande both scored nine nominations each, including video of the year for their No. Rain on Me is also competing for song of the year, best collaboration, best pop, best cinematography, best visual effects and best choreography.

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Usher Claps Back at The Weeknd, Drops New Song With Ludacris and Lil Jon

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"I heard 'Climax,' that Usher song, and was like, 'Holy f**k, that's a Weeknd song.' Usher takes to his Instagram stories to sing his hit song “Climax” after The Weeknd claimed he copied his style in the song. On Friday, Usher also dropped his new song, "SexBeat," with Ludacris and Lil Jon. "Of course media blows things out of proportion and takes things out of context," he wrote. — Usher Raymond IV (@Usher) April 9, 2020RELATED CONTENT:The Weeknd Claims Usher Copied Him With His Song 'Climax'Why Fans Think Selena Gomez's 'Souvenir' Song Might Be Referencing The WeekndSelena Gomez Puts Ex-Boyfriend The Weeknd on Her Quarantine Playlist

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