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Victoria Monét calls on music industry to exercise ‘ethical gatekeeping and purpose-driven nepotism’

Thursday, January 29 by ABC News

Victoria Monét made an appearance at the Black Music Action Coalition Music Maker Dinner hosted by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and used her platform to call out gatekeeping and nepotism in the music industry."The music industry exercises both extensively, but I feel like... Read More.

Sounds about right: Blake Shelton drives a Kubota tractor down the Las Vegas Strip

Thursday, January 29 by ABC News

Blake Shelton's not done with his Sin City residency, and he rode a Kubota tractor down the Las Vegas strip Thursday to prove it. The "Stay Country or Die Tryin'" hitmaker parked in front of Caesars Palace and tossed the keys to the valet,... Read More.

Noah Kahan to premiere ‘The Great Divide’ video on Grammy night

Thursday, January 29 by ABC News

The video for Noah Kahan's upcoming single "The Great Divide" will premiere Sunday as part of Mastercard's commercial time during the Grammy broadcast."'The Great Divide' has taken on a life of its own because of the fans," Kahan says in a statement. "This partnership... Read More.

ZAYN seemingly takes aim at Harry Styles ticket price outrage at Las Vegas show

Thursday, January 29 by ABC News

Harry Styles isn't the only former One Direction member who's doing shows and releasing albums: ZAYN is in the middle of a Las Vegas residency and Louis Tomlinson just released his third solo album, How Did I Get Here? But that doesn't mean they're... Read More.

ASIA releases live performance of ‘Only Time Will Tell’

Thursday, January 29 by ABC News

ASIA has released a live performance video for their top-20 hit "Only Time Will Tell," taken from their upcoming live album, ASIA - Live in England, arriving on March 13. "'Only Time Will Tell' has always been a favorite to... Read More.

NAACP to honor A$AP Rocky with Vanguard Award for Fashion

Thursday, January 29 by ABC News

A$AP Rocky is up for three awards at the 57th NAACP Image Awards, but he's already walking away with a win. He is set to receive the Vanguard Award for Fashion at the NAACP Image Awards Fashion Show.According to a press release, the "award... Read More.

Odessa A’zion exits A24 film over casting controversy: ‘I’m OUT’

Thursday, January 29 by ABC News

Odessa A'zion has exited an upcoming A24 film due to controversy over her casting.The actress, who has had recent breakout performances in Marty Supreme and I Love LA, had been cast in the upcoming Sean Durkin film Deep Cut. The movie, which stars Cailee... Read More.

On This Day, Jan. 29, 2010: Neil Young is honored as MusiCares Person of the Year

Thursday, January 29 by ABC News

On This Day, Jan. 29, 2010...Neil Young was honored as the Recording Academy's MusiCares Person of the Year at the music charity's 20th anniversary gala.Young was celebrated for his philanthropic work with a star-studded lineup performing his tunes.Artists who performed that evening included Crosby,... Read More.

Cher nominated for award for narrating her memoir

Thursday, January 29 by ABC News

Cher has won two Grammys, an Emmy and an Oscar, but now, she could be adding an unexpected honor to her trophy shelf.Cher is nominated for an Audie Award, which honors audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment, for Read More.

The Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood to open for Eric Clapton at royal family’s Sandringham estate

Thursday, January 29 by ABC News

Ronnie Wood has booked a new live gig.The Rolling Stones rocker and his band have been announced as a special guest for Eric Clapton's Aug. 23 concert at the royal family's Sandringham estate in Norfolk, England. The show will also feature Andy Fairweather Low... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Victoria Monét calls on music industry to exercise ‘ethical gatekeeping and purpose-driven nepotism’

Sounds about right: Blake Shelton drives a Kubota tractor down the Las Vegas Strip

Noah Kahan to premiere ‘The Great Divide’ video on Grammy night

ZAYN seemingly takes aim at Harry Styles ticket price outrage at Las Vegas show

ASIA releases live performance of ‘Only Time Will Tell’

NAACP to honor A$AP Rocky with Vanguard Award for Fashion

Odessa A’zion exits A24 film over casting controversy: ‘I’m OUT’

On This Day, Jan. 29, 2010: Neil Young is honored as MusiCares Person of the Year

Cher nominated for award for narrating her memoir

The Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood to open for Eric Clapton at royal family’s Sandringham estate

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