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Britney Spears - Lynne Spears - Don't Be Mad Mom! Britney Spears Wished Her Mama a Very Salty Happy Birthday - billboard.com

Britney Spears wished her mom, Lynne Spears, a very happy birthday on Monday (May 4). And even though Brit is 38-year-old now, she couldn't help but apologize for accidentally dropping an f-bomb while offering a very sweet happy 65th to her mother. Two of them, actually.

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Mick Jagger Teaches Us All 'How To Quarantine' in Throwback Video: Watch

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger is doing his part to #flattenthecurve. The legendarily lithe singer dropped in to The Tonight Show on Monday night (May 4) to star in a 1940's style black and white public service announcement aimed at showing us all how to stay busy during the lockdown. Following the advice of the narrator, Jagger does his chores, which include cooking, gardening, animal husbandry and light exercise. The bit was funny, but it was also for a good ca

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Joe Biden’s New Campaign Uses a Classic Justin Timberlake Song

Joe Biden is bringing out the big guns in his battle to win the presidency: Justin Timberlake.

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NSW Gov’t Blasted as ‘Missing In Action’ While Carriageworks Enters Administration Due to COVID-19

The government of New South Wales has been slammed for dropping the ball for the cultural sector as the country’s largest multi-arts complex enters into voluntary administration due to the current health crisis.

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German Court Ends Long-Running Trial Over Tragic Love Parade

A German court on Monday closed a trial over the mass panic at the 2010 Love Parade techno music festival in which 21 people died, ending the proceedings without a verdict after two and a half years.The Duisburg state court ended the trial after 184 court sessions, news agency dpa reported. Judges had proposed the move a month ago, citing restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the fact that the statute of limitations on the charges expires in July.Three of the original 10 defendants faced charges that included involuntary manslaughter and bodily harm.

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Canadian Music Week Cancels 2020 Event

Canadian Music Week will skip the Toronto music conference and festival’s 2020 edition due to overriding concern for the safety of all participants and attendees.

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UTA to Furlough Staffers Due to Coronavirus Shutdown

As the novel coronavirus pandemic continues to cripple the entertainment industry, UTA has begun to furlough staffers While the extent of the furloughs is unknown, a source notes that the agency's assistants will be the most heavily affecte

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6 Times Artists Teased Fans With Nude Photos & Not New Music

Can a photo be Not Safe For Work (NSFW) if everyone's working from home? Camila Cabello, Bad Bunny, Halsey, Ansel Elgort, FKA Twigs and Lil Nas X beg to differ with their latest scandalous social media posts.Whether the birthday suit photo rings in a new year of life or raises awareness for a certain issue, here's a look back at the recent times artists flashed fans with their WFH attire -- or lack thereof.Camila CabelloThe "Señorita" singer celebrated her 23rd birthday on March 3 a few hours before the clock struck midnight with her "first internet nude," she teased in the caption of the adorable baby photo that showed off Cabello wrapped in nothing else but a blanket.

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7 Times Bad Bunny Shocked Fans During Quarantine

The last time Bad Bunny partied with a large group of people was on March 14, in celebration of his sophomore studio album YHLQMDLG.

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For Mental Health Month: 7 Latin Songs Raising Mental Health Awareness

Music has provided an outlet for Latin musicians to address mental health issues through song. For example, earlier this year, Residente released his autobiographical "René," where he talks frankly about depression and dark moments in his life.

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From 'Star Wars' to 'James Bond' & More, Which Film Franchise Has the Best Music? Vote!

May the 4th be with you, now cue the main title! The legacy of Star Wars' highly successful movie theme song lasts longer than its 5-minute-24-second runtime, but its not the only film franchise with a magical score.

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How to Watch the Met Gala's Virtual Celebration, With Florence + the Machine & More

Today's biggest stars were scheduled to attend the annual Met Gala today (May 4), but unfortunately due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event has been postponed.

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Stranglers Keyboardist Dave Greenfield Dies at 71

Dave Greenfield, 71, longtime keyboardist for first wave British punks The Stranglers has died following complications from COVID-19. The band confirmed the news on Monday (May 4), writing, "We are deeply and profoundly saddened to announce the untimely passing of keyboard legend Dave Greenfield on the evening of 3rd May 2020.

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How We Work Now: Spotify VP/Co-Head of Music Marian Dicus

In a new series amid the coronavirus pandemic, Billboard is asking individuals from all sectors of the music business to share stories of how they work now, with much of the world quarantined at home and unable to take in-person meetings, attend conferences or even go into the office. Submissions for the series can be sent to [email protected].

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Dwight Yoakam Reveals Private Wedding Ceremony Details With Emily Joyce

Honky tonk musician Dwight Yoakam revealed he married his longtime fiancée Emily Joyce last month in a private ceremony prior to quarantine.The two wed at St. Monica Catholic Church in Santa Monica, Calif.

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Cam, Allie X and Julia Michaels to Perform on New 'Sessions' Livestream Series

In the age of coronavirus, artists from around the world are finding new ways to reach their fans with live music. Now, a star-studded lineup of artists are bringing their music to a brand new livestream series.

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Musicians Who Have Opened Up About Their Mental Health Struggles

For too long, many people have silently battled mental health issues, putting on a happy face for the rest of the world -- including musicians.

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Chance the Rapper Teaches a Lesson on Giving Back to Teachers with Inaugural Twilight Awards: Exclusive

A shiny red apple on a teacher’s desk. A thoughtfully written note. $300,000. Chance the Rapper plans on showing gratitude to teachers across America in a fairly substantial way with that cash prize and more as part of his inaugural Twilight Awards. In partnership with Box Tops for Education, The Twilight Awards recognizes 10 teachers who’ve shown dedication and creativity in helping their students succeed by gifting them with the money, school supplies and donations for their respective schools.

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These Musicians Are Making the Best of Quarantine With Their Adorable Pets

While you may be going a little stir-crazy at home after weeks of abiding by shelter-in-place orders to help squash the coronavirus, there are some members of the family who are glad you've been around so much lately: our pets.

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Kany García Performs a Gorgeous Medley of Songs For Billboard Live At-Home Concert: Watch

Kany García kicked off the week with her Billboard Live At-Home Concert series today (May 4), serenading the viewers that tuned in.With a guitar in hand for her medley of songs, the Puerto Rican singer-songwriter teamed up with MusicCares to raise money for musicians financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and were forced to cancel tours and shows."Billboard has given me the opportunity to ask for help, connect with people and give music that we need so much," García said after performing "Remamos.""The coronavirus pandemic his impacted all of us. As you all know, we won't be onstage for a while and MusicCares helps those that work in our industry.

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Happy May the 4th Be With You! Ariana Grande, Blink-182 & Other Musicians Who Love 'Star Wars'

If you have no idea how long it takes to make the Kessel Run and you don't know your Dewback from your Tauntaun, then you're probably not putting on your finest Star Wars regalia today for the first-ever lockdown May the 4th Be With You celebration. This is normally the day when aficionados of George Lucas' space epic celebrate their love of everything Skywalker. But with the much of t

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Journey Cancel 2020 Tour With The Pretenders Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

Journey's 2020 North American headlining tour alongside the Pretenders has been canceled, the bands announced on Monday (May 4)."The global COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting restrictions regarding large gatherings regretfully make it impossible for Journey to tour this year.

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Watch Rhodes' Folksy, Taylor Swift-Approved Cover of 'Lover'

U.K. singer-songwriter Rhodes unveiled his quarantine rendition of Taylor Swift's "Lover" on Sunday (May 3), and even got the stamp of approval from the superstar herself."Oh I love this so much," Swift tweeted in response to the cover, which features the indie star on acoustic guitar, accompanied by fellow musician She Moves on harmonica.

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Niall Horan Explains Social Media Silence: 'Haven’t Been Feeling Very Well'

Get better soon, Niall! On Monday (May 4), Niall Horan opened up about his recent silence on social media, explaining he's come down with an unspecified illness.

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Justin & Hailey Bieber Invite You Into Their House in 'The Biebers on Watch' Series

Ever wonder what it would be like to hang at home with Justin and Hailey Bieber? Your prayers are answered in the new 12-episode Facebook Watch series The Biebers on Watch, which debuts exclusively on FB Watch today (May 4).The intimate look at the couple's life opens with the couple sitting side-by-side in quarantine as Justin explains that viewers will get a glimpse of what the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown has been like for the newlyweds, starting with a trip to the lake they live on for some old fishing tales from Justin's youth.Hopping on the stickered-up blue Drew House boat, Justin fires up the engine as Hailey calls the lake their "sanctuary," with JB bragging about the trout he caught as a kid that was "this big." With a cold wind

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Beyoncé Honors Megan Thee Stallion’s Late Mother Holly on Her Website

Beyonce and Megan Thee Stallion's bond is proving to be stronger than music. Over the weekend, Queen Bey paid tribute to Meg's late mother on her birthday and posted a throwback photo of the two together on her website."Happy birthday, mama.

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‘American Idol’ Recap: The Judges Use Their One Save to Round Out the Top 11

Things in these hyper-accelerated, Coronavirus-era live rounds of American Idol are about to get brutal, as only 10 of the remaining Top 20 contestants will be moving on through following last week’s nationwide vote -- that is, unless judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan decide to use their one save of the season to rescue one of these folks from the jaws of obscurity.The theme this week: Homeward Bound. Kind of a moot point, given that all 20 hopefuls are shacked up somewhere other than Idol’s normal Los Angeles soundstage.

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Spotify Celebrates Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month With 'Our Roots. Our Sound.': Exclusive

Spotify is using its platform to lift up the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community at a time that's arguably more important than ever. Billboard can exclusively share the first details on the streaming service's plans for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month that launches today, May

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Jennifer Lopez Gives Shakira a Booty-Shaking Lesson in Unseen Super Bowl Rehearsal Video: Watch

Even if your hips don't lie, sometimes you need a refresher on proper booty shaking technique from an expert. That's the takeaway from a series of behind-the-scenes videos -- posted by Jennifer Lopez over the weekend -- in which she gets nostalgic about her February Super Bowl halftime performance with Shakira."I do it with my knees, I shaky my knees," Lopez explains to Shakira in one of the clips in which they are shaking it together as their backup dancers take five.

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IFPI Global Music Report 2020: Music Sales Rise For Fifth Straight Year to $20 Billion

LONDON — Global music sales grew for the fifth consecutive year in 2019 with streaming accounting for more than half of all label revenue for the first time, according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry's (IFPI) "Global Music Report 2020."Total revenues climbed to $20.2 billion, a rise of 8.2% on the previous year. Driving the growth was a 23% rise in streaming revenues, which totaled $11.4 billion, accounting for 56% of all sales and offsetting a 5.3% fall in physical sales.Breaking down streaming figures, subscription revenues grew 24% year-on-year.

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Barbra Streisand, Billy Joel, Bon Jovi, Mariah Carey & More to Perform on 'Rise Up New York!' Benefit

A galaxy of stars will be on hand on May 11 for Rise Up New York!, a citywide virtual telethon to raise awareness and funds to help New Yorkers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The event, organized by iHeartMedia and New York's largest poverty-fighting organization, Robin Hood, will take place at 7 p.m.

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Singer-Songwriter Cady Groves Dies at 30

Singer-songwriter Cady Groves has died at age 30 in her Tennessee home. According to a statement from her label, Grove's death appeared to be a result of natural causes pending a final coroner's report, with foul play and self-harm ruled out by the coroner's office.Born on July 30, 1989, in Oklahoma, Groves had early dreams of being a pop star, launching her career in 2009 with the independently released EP, A Month of Sundays, followed the next year by The Life of a Pirate EP and the This Little Girl EP in 2012.

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Silver Lake to Invest $750 Million in JioSaavn Parent

Private-equity firm Silver Lake has struck a deal to invest $750 million in Indian telecom and technology giant Jio Platforms, less than two weeks after Facebook said it would pay $5.7 billion for a holding of about 10 percent in the company.Silver Lake's investment values Jio at $65 billion, about 12.5 percent more than the valuation implied by Facebook's recent deal.The pair of investments caps off a stunning ascent for the Indian telecom and digital services insurgent. Jio Platforms was launched by India's largest conglomerate, Reliance Industries, in late 2016.

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RuPaul's Digital DragCon: The 7 Best Moments

Even though physically coming together for a celebration of drag is no longer an option in this day and age, that didn't stop fans and queens alike from coming together through the internet over the weekend for the first-ever RuPaul's Digital DragCon.Spread out into two days, each with a three-hour live stream, the event saw some of the franchise's favorite queens give stunning performances, wish their fans well, participate in short panels and sell their merch, while thousands of fans around the world tuned in to see what would happen next.In honor of the event, here are the seven best moments from RuPaul's Digital DragCon.Blu Hydrangea Brings The Frock Destroyers Back ...

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Taylor Swift Thanks Fan, a Nurse Working in NYC During Coronavirus Crisis, With Thoughtful Letter

Taylor Swift is expressing her gratitude for a fan who's put herself on the frontline during the coronavirus pandemic.A fan named Whitney -- who posts about all things Swift as @TaNnEytWiT on Twitter and is a nurse who traveled to work in New York City, the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States -- shared photos of a special delivery she got in time for her 30th birthday.She received a package chock-full of merch that arrived with a sweet letter penned by Swift."HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I wanted to send you some presents and to let you know I am so grateful for you," Swift wrote in her note.

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Pre-Coronavirus, Adam Lambert & Christina Aguilera Were Set to Tour Together

Before the global coronavirus pandemic shut down the concert industry, an Adam Lambert and Christina Aguilera summer tour was in the works.

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'Baby' One More Time: YoungBoy Never Broke Again's '38 Baby 2' Bounces DaBaby From No. 1 on Billboard 200

YoungBoy Never Broke Again scores his second No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart, as his latest release, 38 Baby 2, bounds in atop the tally. The set arrives with 67,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S.

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Nick Jonas Performs 'Jealous' for IForIndia COVID-19 Relief Fundraiser: Watch

Nick Jonas brought a solo performance of "Jealous" to IForIndia's live streaming fundraiser for COVID-19 relief held on Sunday (May 3).Proceeds from the program will go to GiveIndia to help provide personal protective equipment (PPE) kits to healthcare workers and food, rations and cash relief to daily wagers and migrant workers."India has become like a second home to me," Jonas, guitar in hand, said before launching into his 2014 single. "My heart breaks for those whose lives are affected by this COVID-19 virus -- so many daily wage earners and migrant workers.

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Gene Simmons Schools Fans on Importance of Wearing Masks During Pandemic

Gene Simmons is getting the last word in this discussion. After the rocker shared a photo on Twitter of a fan wearing a KISS bandana as a makeshift mask on May 2, a follower replied in the comments that cloth masks "don't keep you safe" during the global coronavirus pandemic, a comment that the band's co-founder wasn't going to let slide."You are incorrect and misinformed," Simmons began.

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Axl Rose Weighs in on Controversial Beach Closures in Southern California

Axl Rose is weighing in on the controversial beach closures in Southern California.In recent days, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an order to shutter beaches along the Orange County coastline in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus.

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Selena Gomez Shares Photo of 'Makeshift Studio' While in Self-Isolation

Selena Gomez is making the most of her time in self-isolation. On Saturday (May 2), the 27-year-old pop star shared a

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Fans Pick Beyonce's Remix of Megan Thee Stallion's 'Savage' as This Week's Favorite New Music

An epic remix of Megan Thee Stallion's "Savage," featuring Beyonce, has topped this week's new music poll. In the poll, published Friday (May 1) on Billboard, musi

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Miranda Lambert Is Hitting the Road ... While Staying Socially Distanced

Who says your home has to be stuck in one location? Miranda Lambert is going to do some traveling while still maintaining social distancing during the global coronavirus pandemic, and it's thanks to her new purchase.

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Listen to Feid's 'Chill & Energetic' Quarantine Playlist

Colombian singer-songwriter Feid shares exclusively with Billboard his go-to songs during the COVID-19 lockdown.

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Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram Takes Home 5 Blues Music Awards in Virtual Ceremony

Christone “Kingfish” Ingram was the big winner at the Blues Foundation’s 2020 Blues Music Awards on Sunday (May 3). The blues guitarist and singer took home five awards, including album

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Nick Kids' Choice Awards 2020: 7 Moments That Stuck Like Slime

We might be in the middle of a pandemic but a little thing like a global health crisis can't stop the slime. On Saturday (May 2), the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards took place with Victoria Justice hosting a remote evening of blimps, winners and green goo.

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Camila Cabello Offers the Chance to Be in Her Next Music Video for All-In Challenge

Camila Cabello is inviting one lucky fan to spend a day on set with her and make an appearance in her next music video as part of the All-In Challenge."I'm offering a day on set of my next music video when social distancing is over," she said in a clip shared on social media Saturday evening (May 2).

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Kelly Clarkson's Patience Is 'Being Tested' Amid Quarantine Life, News of Murder Hornets

Kelly Clarkson is shaking her head along with everyone else stuck at home in quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic, especially with the news riddled with yet another thing to worry about in 2020: murder hornets.The singer revealed that her dryer is broken and joked that she's been forced to hang her laundry outside to dry "like I'm living in Dr. Quinn Medicine Women times" on Twitter on Saturday (May 2)."I feel like my patience and tolerance is being tested lately and, well, all I can say is I’m not thriving," Clarkson admitted before providing an update: "My stuff that’s drying outside just flew away with the wind HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA oh dear Jesus....

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