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On Friday, Tim McGraw performed an acoustic rendition of his favorite song, John Schneider's "Take the Long Way Home," which reached the top 10 of Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart on March 13, 1987.

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Idris Elba Doesn't 'Understand the Logic' of Cardi B's Coronavirus Conspiracy Theory

Idris Elba was not paid to say he has coronavirus.The actor, who recently revealed that he and his wife Sabrina tested positive for the disease, took to Instagram Live to shut down a conspiracy by Cardi B claiming that celebrities are getting paid to say they have the virus."I think the negativity around 'test shaming' is counterproductive," Elba said. "I don't see what people get out of that.

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Coronavirus Causes Dip in Streaming, But Children's Music, Video on Demand & Catalog Are Bright Spots

Music industry executives hoped that the coronavirus quarantines might buoy music streaming activity with so much of the population isolated indoors. So far, the opposite has occurred. The industry saw a dip in music streaming -- down by 1% to 25.3 billion streams from 25.55 billion streams -- along with even bigger drops in physical sales. It would appear that the longer people stayed o

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Taylor Swift Pal Todrick Hall Has This Point-by-Point Response to Kim Kardashian's Twitter Spree

Things just got messier.Kim Kardashian responded to the leaked footage of the 2016 conversation between Kanye West and Taylor Swift about rapper's song “Famous," which seemed to support the pop superstar’s claims all along, that she was never asked about being called a "b---h" in the tune's lyrics.

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Radio Stations Adjust to Social-Distancing, Work-From-Home Studios Amid Coronavirus

In Casper, Wyoming, My Country 95.5 morning-show hosts Cathy "The Prairie Wife" Holman and Jeff "Doc" Holliday are introducing Kane Brown singles and talking about their many children, like they do every day. But there are subtle differences in the broadcast: Holman's voice sounds distant and there are brief, barely perceptible pauses in the conversation, as she is self-distancing and calling Holliday via Skype rather than commuting 30 miles to the station."Today my daughter dropped something -- she was standing right next to me -- so there was a huge thunk.

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Coronavirus Causes Dip in Streaming, But Catalog & Kids' Videos Are Bright Spots

Music industry executives hoped that the coronavirus quarantines might buoy music streaming activity with so much of the population isolated indoors. So far, the opposite has occurred.

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Shawn Mendes Donates to Toronto Hospital to Combat Coronavirus, Urges Fans to Follow His Lead

Shawn Mendes donated $175,000 to provide The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in his hometown of Toronto with emergency medical resources to combat the coronavirus. And he's counting on his fans to keep it up.

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Aretha Franklin, Billie Eilish & More Women Who Hold Awards Show Records

In honor of Women's History Month, which runs through the end of March, let's look at records that women have set at awards shows. These aren't simply instances of the first woman to do this or that; these are cases where a woman holds a record that isn't gender-specific.In some cases, women are absolutely crushing it in a particular category.

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World Sleep Day Wakes Up Max Richter's 2015 Set on Classical Albums Chart

The top of Billboard’s latest Classical Albums chart is a bit sleepy. Literally. Max Richter’s concept album Sleep returns to No. 1 on the chart

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Skip Marley Urges Everyone to 'Slow Down' During Billboard Live At-Home Concert

Skip Marley hosted his Billboard Live At-Home concert on Tuesday afternoon (March 24) to raise money for Meals on Wheels America, a nonprofit that provides nutrition and helps to eliminate isolation to the elderly.

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Warner Bros. Delays Release of 'In the Heights,' 'Scoob!' Due to Coronavirus

Warner Bros. on Tuesday delayed the release of the upcoming musical In the Heights and the animated feature Scoob! amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Scooby Doo film, which stars an ensemble voice cast including Mark Wahlberg

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Hayley Kiyoko Has Some Therapeutic Advice Amid Coronavirus: 'We Will Triumph'

It's easy to see that, in the midst of the coronavirus, self-isolation and social distancing, people everywhere are having a hard time adjusting to the (temporary) new normal. Luckily, Hayley Kiyoko and her therapist have some words of encouragement to help you out.

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Terrence McNally, Trailblazing Titan of American Theater, Dies From Coronavirus Complications at 81

Terrence McNally, the admired playwright and librettist who received five Tony Awards while bringing his perspective of the world to such productions as Kiss of the Spider-Woman, Master Class, Ragtime and Love! Valour! Compassion!, has died. He was 81. McNally died Tuesday at a hospital in Sarasota, Florida, due to complications from coronavirus, publicist Matt Polk told The Hollywood Reporter. McNally battled lung cancer since

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R.E.M.'s 'It's the End of the World,' Fifth Harmony's 'Work From Home' & More Keep Surging Amid Coronavirus

As Billboard reported last week, the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted many songs whose lyrics tie in to the coronavirus to surge in sales and streams, from R.E.M.'s "It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" to Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive" and more. The trend has continued in the latest tracking week (ending March 19), with some

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Nicolas Jaar Is Live-Streaming His New Album Now: Watch

Nicolas Jaar's fourth studio LP, Cenizas, is out Friday via Jaar's Other People label. But with the global coronavirus pandemic giving millions of people around the world a lot of free time to fill, Jaar is giving fans something special to do Tuesday (March 24) when he live-streams the LP in its entirely via his Twitch channel. The live stream commences at 5 p.m. ET. See the track list for Cenizas (Spa

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Lauren Jauregui Plans to Cook Up Some 'Genius Sh-- During Quarantine' to Follow the 'Sensual Energy' of 'Lento'

Lauren Jauregui is finding the silver linings in being cooped up at home, as we all keep our distance and try to curb the spread of the coronavirus. "I've been on a super creative stint, so I've been writing songs like every day," the singer/songwriter tells Billboard's Pop Shop Podcast (listen to the full interview below).It's good timing, too, since she's nearly done with her debut solo album and just released the smoldering bilingual single "Lento," featuring Tainy, on Friday, alongside an equally fiery music video.

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Ryan Cassata Confronts His Trauma in Moving 'Catcher in the Rye' Video: Premiere

For singer-songwriter Ryan Cassata, trauma is just as much a physical place as it is an emotional state. That place is his conservative hometown in Long Island, New York.So when Cassata began thinking about how he would film a music video for his new song "Catcher in the Rye" (which he is premiering with Billboard), he decided to do something brave -- go back to the hometown where he experienced a significant amount of trauma growing up as a young transgender child.

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Dolly Parton's Dollywood Delays Opening Due to Coronavirus

On Tuesday (March 24), Dolly Parton's Dollywood announced it's delaying the Pigeon Forge, Tenn.-based theme park's seasonal opening and suspending all operations at the DreamMore Resort and Spa indefinitely due to the coronavirus crisis. Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Cabins remain open at this time.

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How the Latin Music World Is Coping With Coronavirus: 'We Never Saw This Coming'

The coronavirus pandemic has had a major impact on the music industry with canceled shows, tours and festivals around the world leaving musicians and executives navigating a global health crisis with no point of reference.The latest episode of Billboard's El Factor Latino podcast explores the potential impacts of the coronavirus on the world of Latin music, from consumer and industry perspectives.For this episode, Billboard editor Leila Cobo speaks with Tomas Cookman, founder of Industria Works; Henry Cárdenas, founder of CMN; and Mayna Nevarez, founder of Nevarez Communications, each dealing with challenges in their own way."We didn't see this coming," Cárdenas says.

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A Complete Timeline of Kanye West & Taylor Swift's Relationship

The ever-evolving saga of Kanye West and Taylor Swift's public relationship seems to be a n0nstop roller-coaster ride, starting with West interrupting Swift's acceptance speech at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, continuing to their public reconciliation, and then devolving all over again thanks to some lightning-rod lyrics and a recorded phone call.

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With an Album, Tour & Ownership of Her Masters, Baby Rose Is Primed For an Industry Takeover

R&B’s latest quiet storm comes in the form of singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist Baby Rose, the stage moniker of 25-year-old Jasmine Rose Wilson. The DC-bred, Atlanta transplant’s unique, intoxicating and husky vocals favor early-aughts pop star Anastasia and come with the gut-wrenching emotion of Nina Simone, one of her biggest inspirations.

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Slim Thug Says He Tested Positive for Coronavirus: 'It's Real Out Here'

On Tuesday (March 24), Slim Thug announced on Instagram that he tested positive for the coronavirus."Check this out. No games being played.

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Tori Kelly and Jojo 'Believe' in Their Live Cover of Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston's Duet: Listen

Tori Kelly and Jojo treated their fans to an a capella rendition of the 1998 single “When You Believe” via Instagram Live on Monday (March 23).

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Harry Styles and Jenny Lewis Have More In Common Than You'd Expect

When Jenny Lewis was announced as support for Harry Styles’ 2020 North American tour, the pairing had some fans scratching their heads wondering what indie rock royalty might have in common with an ex-boy-bander -- besides great hair. But beyond their latest albums sharing similar titles (On the Line for Lewis and Fine Line from Styles) and color schemes (cotton candy pink and blue for both), the two have more in common than you might imagine.

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Firefly Festival Cancels 2020 Edition Due to Coronavirus

Firefly Music Festival in Dover, Delaware has announced the cancellation of its 2020 edition due to coronavirus. The four-day festival was set to take place at The Woodlands of Dover International Speedway from June 18-21."At the direction of state and local authorities and federal guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic, we are saddened to confirm the cancellation of Firefly Music Festival 2020.

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Orville Peck Tributes Kenny Rogers With 'Islands in the Stream' Cover During Livecast: Watch

Masked insurgent country singer Orville Peck had a number of special treats for his Peckheads on Monday (March 23) during an hour-plus solo acoustic livestream from his house.In addition to playing most of the songs from his acclaimed 2019 debut, Pony, during the show performed in front of a lit-up cowboys painting, he also busted out a cover of one of his favorite country duets.Just days after the passing of country icon Kenny Rogers, Peck paid tribute by playing a reverent cover of Rogers' iconic 1983 team-up with good friend Dolly Parton, "Islands in the Stream." Rogers died at age 81 of natural causes on Friday night.

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Hear Bruce Springsteen's Inspirational Message on How to Help Coronavirus Victims

The Boss never met a crisis he didn't have words for. In a video supporting the launch of New Jersey's Pandemic Relief Fund, Bruce Springsteen offered hope for

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Spotify, Tidal, Pandora & More Streaming Services Donate to MusiCares' COVID-19 Fund

Amazon Music, Facebook, SiriusXM and Pandora, Spotify, Tidal and YouTube Music have all donated to MusiCares' relief fund for music workers whose livelihoods have been impacted by the coronavirus crisis. MusiCares, the charitable arm of the Recording Academy, launched t

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Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez Had a 'Dream Day' With Their Kids: See the Adorable Post

While staying at home amid the coronavirus pandemic, Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez managed to have a "dream day" alongside their children.

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Lollapalooza Delays Lineup Reveal as 2020 Festival Remains in Limbo

Chicago festival Lollapalooza took to social media this morning to announce that it is holding off on revealing its 2020 lineup. The long-running festival is set to take place at Grant Park from July 30 - Aug. 2, but its fate is uncertain as organizers continue to watch the coronavirus crisis push events into the fall or later.

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Fans Are Crushed Lady Gaga Is Postponing 'Chromatica' Release: 'I Was Too Excited'

In a longform note posted on her Twitter, Lady Gaga announced on Tuesday (March 24) that she would be postponing the release of her upcoming sixth studio album Chromatica as the global coronavirus pandemic continues to spread.

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Lady Gaga Pushes Back 'Chromatica' Album Due to 'All That Is Going On' With Global Pandemic

Lady Gaga has made the "incredibly tough decision" to push back the release of her sixth album, Chromatica, as a result of the global coronavirus pandemic. In a heartfelt note she shared on Instagram on Tuesday (March

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Katy Perry in Tears After Teen 'American Idol' Contestant Suffers Seizure on Stage: Watch

The unthinkable happened on the Monday (March 23) episode of American Idol, when contestant Makayla Brownlee suffered a medical emergency during her performance.

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Gloria Trevi Celebrates 'The Simple Things That Life Gives Us' With Quarantine Playlist

To help fans get through the isolation of the coronavirus, Gloria Trevi has shared her quarantine playlist, which includes Dua Lipa's "One Kiss" and Alejandro Fernández's "Caballero," and invites them to use this time to reflect introspectively."I don't have only one message but many," Trevi tells Billboard. "I've been in communication with my fans, my people trying to lift their spirit but to also create conscious about everything that is happening ...

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Sam Smith Offers a Heartfelt Jackie DeShannon Cover to Lift Fans' Spirits: Watch

While the world continues to self-isolate amid the coronavirus outbreak, people everywhere are looking for an uplifting message. So Sam Smith decided to do just that with a new video.On Tuesday (March 24), Smith took to social media to perform a cover of Jackie DeShannon's classic song "What the World Needs Now Is Love." Singing entirely a capella, Smith let their voice ring through, emphasizing the song's iconic leading lyric, "What the world needs now/ Is love, sweet love."Alongside the video, Smith also posted a caption saying that it had been a minute since they'd actually sung, so they decided to remedy that.

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Want to Learn a New Language? BTS Are Here to Help

Whatever self-improvement project you've been putting off all these years -- finally doing a hot yoga class instead of just talking about it, baking homemade bread, learning how to play "Old Town Road" on the keytar -- now is the time to dig in.With the entire nation (and much of the world) socially distancing themselves during the coronavirus pandemic, it might also be a good time to learn a new language, and BTS are here for you.The group announced on Sunday (March 22) that they will be hosting a 30-lesson series of three-minute Korean language classes, "Learn Korean With BTS," on the Weverse social media app (the videos are available for free to anyone who signs up for the app).Big Hit Entertainment said in a statement that each lesson

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2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Has Been Rescheduled: See the New Date

The 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony has moved from spring to fall.The event, which was postponed due to the worries about the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, will now take place on Nov. 7; it was originally scheduled for May 2.The annual ceremony will still take place in Cleveland and honor Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode, the Doobie Brothers, T-Rex, Notorious B.I.G.

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Indie Country Artists Make the Best Of An Uncertain Coronavirus Shutdown

NASHVILLE — When the COVID-19 coronavirus forced the shutdown of the concert industry, independent Nashville artist Stevie Woodward got a double whammy.Not only did she lose the steady, six-nights-a-week bookings in the Music City club scene that kept her afloat, she also faced the stark reality that one of her roommates, a nurse at Vanderbilt Medical Center, might well bring the bug home from work.Woodward decided to make lemonade out of lemons and drove to Myrtle Beach, S.C., for an unexpected two-week vacation at her parents' house."When am I ever going to get this time again?" she asks rhetorically. "If anything is good out of this situation, it's that.

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African Jazz Great Manu Dibango Dies in France at 86 of Coronavirus

Manu Dibango, who fused African rhythms with funk to become one of the most influential musicians in world dance music, died Tuesday (March 24) with the coronavirus, according to his music publisher. He was 86.

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Becky G Just Made a Major Fashion Announcement: See it Here

Becky G has become the newest brand ambassador for UK-based fashion retailer PrettyLittleThing. The Mexican-American singer made the official announcement from the comfort of her own home on Monday night (March 23).In a photo posted on both Becky and PLT’s accounts, the “Mala Santa” singer is seen wearing a set of heather gray pajamas, black-rimmed glasses, and holding a cup.“Guys!! It’s been hard to keep this to myself but I’m so excited to finally announce I am the latest Brand Ambassador for @prettylittlething!” she expressed on Instagram.

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Radiohead's Ed O'Brien Believes He Has Coronavirus, But Is Looking For 'Silver Linings'

Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien, recovering from what he believes is coronavirus, is eager to share his experience and help others during this time of global trepidation."I’m getting over it and I’m coming out the other side," he tells Billboard during a call from his home in Wales to discuss his forthcoming EOB solo album Earth, due April 17.

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‘American Idol’ Recap: Hollywood Week Ends & The Top 40 Emerges

If your favorite American Idol hopeful survived the Genre and Duets rounds of Hollywood Week, you’d best white-knuckle the vermouth bottle, Sally, because there’s still the Solo gauntlet to get through before Season 18’s Top 40 is decided. To give these kiddos a jolt of encouragement, last year’s standout contestant, Alejandro Aranda, stops by to dole out a pep talk.

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Miley Cyrus' 'Bright Minded' Theme Song Is the Burst of Sunshine You Need Right Now: Listen

If you've been enjoying Miley Cyrus' star-studded daily Instagram show "Bright Minded," then you're going to love listening to the theme song on repeat. The singer posted the sunshine-y 30-second anthem on Monday night (Mar

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Tokyo Olympics to Be Postponed Due to Coronavirus Outbreak

IOC President Thomas Bach has agreed "100 percent" to a proposal of postponing the Tokyo Olympics for about one year until 2021 because of the coronavirus outbreak, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Tuesday.Abe said after his telephone talks with Bach that he requested a postponement "taking into consideration the current circumstances" and to secure an environment in which athletes can perform at their best and crowds can be safe and secure.He added that he hoped to reschedule the Olympics as a proof of human victory over the coronavirus pandemic.Abe held telephone talks with Bach after the IOC said it would make a decision on the Tokyo Games over the next four weeks.Abe said he expects the pandemic to be over by next year and the

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Metallica Launching Weekly Online Concert Series

Metallica may be staying home due to the coronavirus, but that doesn't mean they aren't here to rock your face off. The band, who announced on Monday (March 23) that they have been forced to postpone a scheduled South American spring tour with Greta Van Fleet, as well as headlining slots at the now cancelled Sonic Temple, Epicenter and Welcome to Rockville festivals, just launched a new weekly concert series called Metallica Mondays. The plan is to post a new concert every

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Bono Collaborated With Will.I.Am, Jennifer Hudson and Yoshiki For Inspiring 'Sing For Life'

During these times of social distancing we are all learning how to be alone together. We're playing games and watching Netflix with friends online, turning our bathrooms into hot yoga studios with space heaters and trying to figure out how not to eat everything in the cupboard before noon while working from home. While we're doing that, Bono and Will.i.am are busy writi

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BMG Revenues Grow By 10% as Owner Bertelsmann Says It's 'Well Prepared' to Survive Coronavirus Crisis

LONDON – BMG parent company Bertelsmann says it is "well prepared to emerge safely" from the current coronavirus crisis with group revenues rising to €18 billion ($19.3 billion) in 2019.BMG contributed €600 million ($645 million) to that total, a 10% rise on the previous year when revenues totaled €545 million ($586 million at today's currency conversion rates).The record label and publisher's operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) were up 12.7% to €138 million ($148 million), according to Bertelsmann's year-end financial report.BMG is the first label to announce earnings since the coronavirus outbreak shutdown large parts of the music industry.Reflecting on the pandemic, Thomas Rabe, chairman and

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