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August 25, 2021

Charlie Watts: 10 Songs That Showcase His Masterful Drumming With the Rolling Stones

It's impossible to list Charlie Watts' 10 best songs, because the late Rolling Stones drummer never played badly. So here are 10 greats...

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Man Photographed as Baby on 'Nevermind' Cover Sues Nirvana, Alleging Child Pornography

The man who appeared nude on Nirvana's 'Nevermind" cover as a baby sued the band and associates, alleging the image was child pornography.

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Pearl Jam's Secret to 30 Years of Success? Follow the Grateful Dead Playbook

Thirty years after the release of Pearl Jam’s debut "Alive," the band continues to be successful by following the Grateful Dead playbo …

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Megan Thee Stallion Cleared to Release Remix of BTS' 'Butter'

In a new court filing, Megan Thee Stallion is alleging that her record label is preventing the release of her remix of BTS' "Butter."

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Olivia Rodrigo Adds Paramore to Songwriting Credits on 'Good 4 U'

Olivia Rodrigo has added Paramore's Hayley Williams and Josh Farro to the credits of 'Good 4 U,' acknowledging their song 'Misery Business.'

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My Morning Jacket Readies First Studio Album in Six Years, Shares First Single

My Morning Jacket announced its first studio album in nearly six years, sharing the first single, "Regularly Scheduled Programming.”

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Joni Mitchell to Be Honored as 2022 MusiCares Person of the Year

Legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell will be honored as MusiCares's 2022 Person of the Year, the Recording Academy announced Wednesday.

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Paul McCartney, Elton John, Questlove Pay Tribute to Charlie Watts: 'The Heartbeat of Rock & Roll'

Musicians and other celebrities took to social media to pay tribute to the life of legendary Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts.

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Doja Cat Will Host 2021 MTV Video Music Awards

The MTV VMAs will be hosted by Doja Cat, who's been experiencing a sophomore-jinx-free year.

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Is Drake and Kanye West's Social-Media Feud Leading to an Album-Release Battle This Week?

Drake and Kanye West spent the weekend sparring indirectly over social media: Is it leading up to an album-release battle this week?

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UB40 Founding Member Brian Travers Dies at 62

Brian Travers, UB40's saxophonist and also a lyricist and arranger for the band he co-founded, has died after a battle with brain cancer.

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Kacey Musgraves Unveils New Album 'Star-Crossed,' Companion Film - Watch Trailer

Kacey Musgraves has revealed a release date and track list for "Star-Crossed," and released a single and trailer for a 50-minute film.

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Nashville Film Festival Announces Hybrid In-Person/Online Slate, to Include Brian Wilson, A-ha, Fanny Music Docs

The Nashville Film Festival lineup includes music docs about Brian Wilson, A-ha, Fanny and John Hiatt/Jerry Douglas meeting in RCA Studio B.

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Lisa Lee, Academy of Country Music Exec and Broadcaster, Dies at 52

Lisa Lee, an executive and broadcaster who worked for CMT and eventually the Academy of Country, has died at 52.

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Love, Loss and Music: How Manchester Orchestra's Songs of Solace Helped a Grieving Son Heal (Guest Column)

Peter Csathy, chairman of advisory firm Creatv Media, writes about how the music of Manchester Orchestra helped him grieve and heal.

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Music Industry Moves: Kristen Burke Named Warner Music Canada President

Kristen Burke has been named president of Warner Music Canada, succeeding Steve Kane who has been with the company since 2004.

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Rihanna Is Just One of Many Black Entertainers Building Their Own Lucrative Empires

Rihanna officially became a billionaire this month, becoming the latest in a long line of successful Black entrepreneurs in entertainment.

                                                           

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