[ad_1] MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN has unveiled the nominees for all 50 categories to be honored at the inaugural event set for May 21 and 22 in Kyoto. The finalists were selected from the approximately 3,000 entries revealed in March, through a preliminary vote by artists, creatives, media-related and other music industry professionals, with some awards
[ad_1] This week in dance music: Interscope Records announced a forthcoming Avicii compilation album that will feature a new song with vocals from Elle King, and PinkPantheress, 2hollis and Skrillex made moves on the dance charts. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news And to round it out, these
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[ad_1] Stevie Nicks is working on her first new solo album in 14 years. The legendary Fleetwood Mac singer and solo star shared the news during her induction into the Pollstar Hall of Fame on Wednesday (April 16). “I’m actually making a record right now,” Nicks said in her induction speech. Explore Explore See latest
[ad_1] Tommy Richman and Sexyy Red are “Actin Up” together on the new remix that dropped on Friday (April 18). “Bend it over, shake that a–, show that print/ Clean a– bi—, smell good, I ain’t got no scent/ Everybody lookin’, I’m the baddest in this b—h/ Got some booty shorts on, coochie fat, I’m
[ad_1] Lady Gaga is seeing renewed success on Australia’s charts this week, as her latest album Mayhem rockets back into the ARIA Top 10 following her much-talked-about Coachella appearance and the ongoing rollout of her Australian stadium tour. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Mayhem climbs from
[ad_1] Lana Del Rey fans have received a fresh taste of her new era, with “Bluebird” arriving as the latest preview of her forthcoming record. Dropping just a week after “Henry, Come On” gave fans their first insight of what to expect from Del Rey’s self-described “country” record, “Bluebird” has ostensibly further confirmed that her
[ad_1] Morgan Wallen and Post Malone are teaming up again, with their just-released second collaboration, “I Ain’t Comin’ Back.” The two artists previously earned a towering hit last year with “I Had Some Help,” which topped charts in both pop and country formats, spending six weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 and four weeks atop
[ad_1] American Idol contestant Doug Kiker died of an accidental overdose, the Denver Medical Examiner confimed Thursday (April 17). The official cause of death was the combined toxic effects of fentanyl, methadone and amphetamines, along with recent cocaine use, People reports. (TMZ broke the news.) Kiker died last month at age 32. The singer’s sister,
[ad_1] Akon is the latest hip-hop artist to venture into the world of country. TMZ caught up with Akon as he was signing autographs in New York City and asked his thoughts about artists like Snoop and BigXthaPlug collaborating with country artists. That’s when he revealed that he’s been working on remixing songs from his
