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Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorMike Dean is a man of few words, letting his music do the talking on songs he’s produced for himself — such as his 2021 album “4:22” — and for others, including Beyonce, Kanye West the Weeknd — who he’s currently opening for on the “After Hours Til the Dawn” stadium tour — and his just-released compilation, “See You Next Year.”Oh, and the occasional social media post, like Wednesday night’s minor drama involving his apparent removal from Kid Cudi’s Moon Man Landing Festival in Cleveland next month. Dean wrote, “Looks like I won’t be playing moon man’s landing this year.

JESY Nelson showed off her huge lips after splitting from her record label Polydor after just 14 months. The popstar, 31, looked glamourous as she showed off her full pout in her latest post. The star posed for a short clip from her bed wearing a white plunging bralette.

Billie Eilish's brother Finneas O'Connell and his girlfriend Claudia Sulewski looked very much in love at the premiere for her film I Love My Dad in Los Angeles.The 25-year-old producer extraordinaire wore a black sweater over a matching t-shirt, while the YouTube star, 26, stunned in a black blazer and a pair of matching skinny slacks.Sulewski left the blazer wide open revealing her black wire strap underneath it. Her dark hair was parted in the middle and tied back into a tight ponytail.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorJohnny Depp and Jeff Beck have been accused of lifting lyrics for their song “Sad Motherfuckin’ Parade” from an obscure “toast” sung by an incarcerated man and documented and released by a folklorist in 1974, according to a report in Rolling Stone.A large number of lyrics of the Depp/Beck song “18” are strikingly similar to lines from a toast — an often-profane form of Black folk poetry from years past — called “Hobo Ben” and apparently written by a man named Slim Wilson who was serving an armed-robbery sentence at Missouri State Penitentiary and documented by Bruce Jackson in his 1974 book about toasts, “Get Your Ass in the Water and Swim Like Me,” and a companion album. Wilson — whose name is a pseudonym — is not listed in the song’s credits.

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Manori Ravindran International EditorTransatlantic talent management company YMU Group has launched a U.S. literary division under the leadership of Aram Fox.The launch of a U.S.

The 2022 Music Midtown Festival in Atlanta was reportedly canceled at the 11th hour following changes to Georgia state firearm laws that prevent the ban of weapons on public property. Headliners for this year’s event, which was set to take place on Sept.

Billie Eilish is hitting the gym.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorOne of the wonders of music streaming is its borderlessness. Back in the day, a person might never hear, let alone purchase, music outside their country or comfort zone if they didn’t happen to wander into that area of a record store or radio dial.

Billie Eilish proved she is a Spice Girls superfan as she rocked a vintage band tee for a gym session in Los Angeles.The Bad Guy singer, 20, reportedly spent three hours at the gym with a female friend, and was spotted leaving her session with a large water bottle and her boots under her arm.However, it wasn’t the mammoth exercise session that caught fans’ attention so much as her Spice Girls T-shirt.Billie was seen wearing a black T-shirt with a faded photo of the Spice Girls from their 90s heyday on the front.The vintage merchandise is clearly a well-loved item in Billie’s wardrobe as the picture on the front of Geri Horner, Victoria Beckham, Mel C, Mel B and Emma Bunton was washed out after being worn so many times.Billie paired the tee, which appeared to have had its sleeves cut off, with brown cycling shorts, black socks and trainers, as she carried a pair of black boots under her arm.The Happier Than Ever star addressed her attitude to fashion earlier in the year, after recently ditching her oversized outfits to switch up her style.She told the Little Gold Men by Vanity Fair podcast in February: ‘Since I can remember, fashion has been how I convey my feelings, how I feel about myself, and my mood.‘It’s really like a security blanket, and I can’t remember when it wasn’t.’Billie also opened up about the one year anniversary of her album Happier Than Ever, telling Zane Lowe on his podcast what her writing process is with her brother Finneas.Amber Heard claimed Johnny Depp had erectile dysfunction in unsealed documents from courtPriyanka Chopra opens up about being 'curvy' while unveiling new denim campaignBeyonce will remove ableist slur from song Heated after backlashShe explained: ‘For me, I kind of go through

Billie Eilish was spotted with a big smile on her face as she left a productive gym session earlier on Monday.The Ocean Eyes singer, 20, donned a stylish workout ensemble which included a pair of thick boots which she carried in the crook of her arm.The talented performer recently celebrated her one-year anniversary of her album, Happier Than Ever, and also gave a grand performance at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday. Gym session: Billie Eilish, 20, was spotted after working up a sweat as she stepped outside following her workout in Los Angeles on MondayThe award-winning singer donned a vintage, printed black T-shirt which was sleeveless to help her stay cool during her sweaty workout.

Billie Eilish put on a busty display in her latest Instagram post.The songstress, 20, took the plunge in a low-cut green top which flashed some cleavage in two snaps posted to her account on Monday.In the sultry snaps, Billie gazed towards a mirror with her jet black hair slicked up into a messy ponytail and her bangs skimming over her eyes. Taking the plunge! Billie Eilish put on a busty display in a low-cut green top which flashed some cleavage in two snaps posted to her account on MondayShe dashed on a coat of red blush and mauve slick of lipstick.Her blue eyes were accentuated by her curled lashes.

Billie Eilish looked glamorous when she took the stage at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday night.The 20-year-old Ocean Eyes singer-songwriter took to the stage in an elegant black dress, which brushed the ground and featured a sultry slit in the front.Chic as ever, she paired the all-black ensemble with a matching oversized black blazer. Looking great:Billie Eilish looked glamorous when she took the stage at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday nightShe wore her dark black hair in curls down to the tops of her shoulders and brushed it down near her widow's peak.

Billie Eilish celebrated the 1-year anniversary of Happier Than Ever with a surprise acoustic performance in front of an intimate crowd.

Billie Eilish played an intimate acoustic set at a record store in the US – check out the moment below.Eilish marked the one-year anniversary of the release of ‘Happier Than Ever’ with a surprise performance at Amoeba Music in Hollywood.Eilish was accompanied by her brother Finneas and performed four songs during the set: ‘Billie Bossa Nova’, ‘Getting Older’, ‘TV’ and ‘Happier Than Ever’.Speaking to the audience between songs, Eilish said: “This is so cute…You guys are just the best, and it’s been the most amazing year. You guys have been so sweet and respectful about this album and I just love you.”Eilish also took requests from the audience, but joked about now singing one of her songs.

Billie Eilish celebrated the 1-year anniversary of  with a surprise acoustic performance in front of an intimate crowd.The «Bad Guy» singer and her music partner and brother, Finneas, performed four songs Friday at the famed record store Amoeba Music in Hollywood. According to, the impromptu performance was limited to 500 ticket holders, who lined up the store hours before the GRAMMY-winning artists were set to appear.The outlet reported that the set started with «Billie Bossa Nova» before moving on to «TV.» Eilish then asked the crowd to chime in on what song they wanted to hear next.

Billie Eilish marked the one-year anniversary of the release of her second studio album, Happier Than Ever, by playing a surprise acoustic show at Amoeba Music in Hollywood.The pop superstar's brother Finneas,who's her producer and co-writer, accompanied her for the intimate noon concert at the popular music store and played an acoustic guitar.To attend the short set, fans had to buy a vinyl version of Happier Than Ever,poster bundle and a performance admission wristband in-storeonly at Amoeba. Fan friendly: Billie Eilish marked the one-year anniversary of her second studio album, Happier Than Ever, by playing a surprise acoustic show at Amoeba Music on Hollywood Blvd.

EJ Panaligan editorWith just a few hours notice, a line at Amoeba Hollywood had formed all the way around the block. But patrons weren’t queued for an exclusive record release; instead, they were there for an impromptu live performance from 20-year-old Grammy award-winning singer Billie Eilish.This weekend, her second studio record, “Happier Than Ever,” celebrates its one-year anniversary, and on Friday afternoon she took to her iconic hometown record store to perform an acoustic set of selections from the record.Fans crowded every nook and cranny of Amoeba’s new Hollywood location to see the singer play a four-song set.

JESY Nelson has split from her record label Polydor after just 14 months. Insiders said the former Little Mix star decided to walk away from her deal to make a fresh start.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorWith hits from a wildly diverse array of artists including Halsey, the Weeknd, Camila Cabello, Jon Batiste, Leon Bridges, Twenty One Pilots, SZA, Maren Morris, Maggie Rogers, Maroon 5, Bomba Estereo and many more, Ricky Reed is one of the most successful and ubiquitous songwriters of the past 15-odd years.But it’s his work with Lizzo, both as a musical collaborator and the head of Nice Life, the label to which signed along with Atlantic Records, that has made him Variety’s Hitmaker of the Month for July. The singer’s “Special” album features five songs co-produced by Reed — including the smash single “About That Time” and the closer, “Coldplay.”Reed (real name: Eric Frederic) began working with Lizzo (real name: Melissa Jefferson) in 2016.

Central Cee makes a Top 5 debut this week as he secures this week’s highest new entry on the Official Irish Singles Chart with Doja.