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• Bruce Springsteen's 'Western Stars' Beats Madonna's 'Madame X' to Australian Chart Summit
  The Boss is back at the zenith of Australia’s albums chart.  With Western Stars (Columbia/Sony), Bruce Springsteen notches his fourth No....
• Louisiana Mayor Apologizes for Racist Treatment of Sam Cooke
  Shreveport’s mayor has apologized for the racist way the late singer Sam Cooke was treated during a visit to the city. Cooke was in town in...
• Here are the Best Moments From the 2019 BET Awards
  The 2019 BET Awards capped off an eventful weekend in Los Angeles with a three-hour award show inside downtown's Microsoft Theatre on...
• Dave Bartholomew, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Dies at 100
  Dave Bartholomew, a giant of New Orleans music and a rock n’ roll pioneer who with Fats Domino co-wrote and produced such classics as “...
• DJ Khaled & John Legend Honor Nipsey Hussle With Powerful Tribute at 2019 BET Awards
  "There will never be another Nipsey Hussle," lamented  T.I. during his speech at the 2019 BET Awards this past Sunday night (June 23...
• 13 Records That Were Set at the 2019 BET Awards
  Rappers Cardi B and the late Nipsey Hussle were the big winners at the 2019 BET Awards on Sunday (June 23). Each took two awards. Cardi B won album...
• DJ Khaled Taps Meek Mill, Lil Baby & Jeremih to Perform 'Weather the Storm' & 'You Stay' at 2019 BET Awards
  On Sunday night (June 23), DJ Khaled entered the stage alongside Meek Mill to perform their collaboration "Weather the Storm" at the 2019...
• Kirk Franklin Preaches the Gospel of 'Love Theory' With 2019 BET Awards Performance: Watch
  Kirk Franklin brought the crowd to church at the 2019 BET Awards on Sunday night (June 23) with a rafter-raising gospel performance in the final...
• Mary J. Blige Demonstrates Exactly Why She's a Living Legend With 2019 BET Awards Medley
  You know when Rihanna takes the stage to introduce someone, it’s not to be taken lightly. And sure enough, Rihanna was at the 2019 BET...
• City Girls 'Act Up' & Lil Baby Brings 'Pure Cocaine' to 2019 BET Awards
  Surrounded by a coterie of twerkers, City Girls’ Yung Miami brought the duo’s hit “Act Up” to the 2019 BET Awards. JT,...
• H.E.R. Delivers Stirring 'Lord Is Coming' Performance at the 2019 BET Awards
  In February, H.E.R. delivered a knockout performance at the Grammy Awards and took home the trophy for best R&B album. The 21-year-old singer-...
• Migos Get Rowdy With Mustard & 'Pure Water' at the 2019 BET Awards: Watch
  Migos’ Offset has proved to be a jack of all trades at the 2019 BET Awards: Soon after joining his gal Cardi B for a show-opening performance...
• Lil Nas X 'Starstruck' by Rihanna at the 2019 BET Awards: See Their Photos
  Lil Nas X apparently had a run-in with Rihanna during the 2019 BET Awards, and he wasted no time sharing the news. Alongside one smiley ...
• Lil Nas X & Billy Ray Cyrus Ride 'Old Town Road' to the 2019 BET Awards: Watch
  Billy Ray Cyrus, performing at the BET Awards? It would have seemed darn near impossible at the top of 2019, but thanks to Lil Nas X and the...
• Lizzo Declares 'Truth Hurts' With Electric 2019 BET Awards Performance
  Lizzo has certainly enjoyed a breakthrough year in 2019, with a top 10 debut album and her first Billboard Hot 100 hits -- one of which, “Truth...
• DaBaby Delivers Hilarious 'Suge' Performance at 2019 BET Awards
  DaBaby already has one of 2019's most memorable music videos to his name. The puffed-out chest and mail delivery service made a special...
• Cardi B Delivers Dance-Heavy Performance of 'Press' & 'Clout' at 2019 BET Awards
  For the 2019 BET Awards, Cardi B opened up the show with a rousing performance of "Press" and "Clout" alongside her beau Offset....
• Fantasia Brings the House Down With New Song 'Enough' at 2019 BET Awards
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• Billy Ray Cyrus Joins Lil Nas X on the 2019 BET Awards Red Carpet
  Lil Nas X rolled out on the 2019 BET Awards red carpet with Billy Ray Cyrus ahead of Sunday night's (June 23) show. Cyrus first shared a glimpse...
• Regina Hall, Rare Essence & Experience Unlimited Bring Beychella to BET Awards 2019 Performance: Watch
  The 2019 BET Awards managed to show love to the go-go scene of Washington, D.C., while paying respects to Beyoncé and work a cameo from a thriving...
• Here Are All the Winners From the 2019 BET Awards
  It's time for the 2019 BET Awards Hosted by Regina Hall, the ceremony takes place live Sunday, June 2013. Cardi B leads all nominees with seven...
• Shawn Mendes Pens Inspirational Note to Fans, Gets Props From Camila Cabello & Niall Horan
  Shawn Mendes penned a sincere note to fans in an Instagram post that feels both bittersweet and inspirational on Sunday (June 23). "I’m...
• Mariah Carey Is Winning Netflix's Song/Show Matching Game on Twitter
  If you find yourself humming Mariah Carey's "Always Be My Baby" every time you scroll by Always Be My Maybe on Netflix, you might not...
• Cardi B Is Opening the BET Awards & Nervous About It: 'Wish Me Luck Guys'
  Cardi B has announced she will be opening the 2019 BET Awards. Although she is the most-nominated artist at this year's ceremony, with seven...
• Nicki Minaj Gets Candid About All Things 'Megatron' & Her Fiance in Twitter Q&A
  Nicki Minaj launched a back-and-forth on Twitter about her latest single, "Megatron," on Sunday (June 23). While many fans had...

Rolling Stone©

• Dave Bartholomew, Songwriter and Fats Domino Collaborator, Dead at 100
  New Orleans legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee co-wrote "Ain't That a Shame," produced Domino's "Blueberry Hill"
• Beyonce, Donald Glover Tease ‘Can You Feel the Love Tonight’ Duet in ‘Lion King’ Clip
  Singer and Childish Gambino sing chorus of Elton John/Tim Rice classic in new ad
• Watch Lana Del Rey’s Live Debut of Sublime Cover ‘Doin’ Time’
  Singer performed laidback rendition for first time at Dublin's Malahide Castle
• Hear Chrissie Hynde Cover ‘Veronica Mars’ Theme Song in New Teaser
  Pretenders' singer puts spin on The Dandy Warhols' 2003 track "We Used To Be Friends" for series revival
• Neil Young Remembers Elliot Roberts: ‘Greatest Manager of All Time’
  "He was there for me and protected my music with a fierceness," rocker writes of manager and friend of 50 years who died Friday at age of 76
• Stephen Stills Pays Tribute to CSNY Manager Elliot Roberts
  Singer calls longtime manager, who died Friday at age of 76, "tough as a barbed wire fence, fiercely loyal and keenly observant"
• Elton John Receives France’s Highest Civilian Award
  British icon was presented with Legion d’Honneur by President Emmanuel Macron
• Watch Broken Social Scene Perform Three Songs on ‘CBS This Morning’
  Canadian indie-rockers blister through "Can't Find My Heart," "1972" and "Remember Me Young" from recent EPs
• The Rolling Stones Triumph in Chicago Comeback Show
  Mick Jagger - in prime hip-shaking, troubadour-trapping fight mode - dismisses all health concerns as summer tour begins
• Watch the Raconteurs Deliver Fierce ‘Bored and Razed’ on ‘Colbert’
  Reunited rockers also stage intimate record release gig at New York's Rough Trade

The New York Times©

• Review: A ‘Stonewall’ Opera Reflects the Diversity of Queer History
  New York City Opera has commissioned a new work for the 50th anniversary of the riots that have come to signify the birth of the gay rights movement.
• Ariana Grande Was Updating Pop. Then Billie Eilish Came Along.
  Concerts by the two superstars show just how fast the shape of pop is changing.
• Review: Bach’s ‘Goldbergs’ Arranged for Strings? Why Not?
  The conductor Bernard Labadie led the Orchestra of St. Luke’s in his plucky and elegant version of a towering solo-keyboard work.
• Why Are the Movies So Obsessed With Pop Stars?
  From “Rocketman” to “Her Smell,” “Blaze” to “Vox Lux,” the film industry seems to think all musicians have the same ups and downs.
• Elliot Roberts, Manager of Rock Stars, Is Dead at 76
  He guided the careers of Joni Mitchell, David Crosby, Jackson Browne, Tom Petty and Tracy Chapman but was best known for his many years with Neil Young.
• Dave Bartholomew, Mainstay of New Orleans R&B, Dies at 100
  Mr. Bartholomew, a producer, arranger, composer, trumpet player and bandleader, was best known for his long collaboration with Fats Domino.
• Thank Heaven for Charo
  The entertainer wants you to live.
• Artists Sue Universal Music Group Over Losses in 2008 Fire
  Soundgarden, Hole, Steve Earle, the estate of Tupac Shakur and a former wife of Tom Petty say UMG failed to protect recordings and must share money from insurance and legal claims.
• The Playlist: Drake’s Moody Celebration, and 10 More New Songs
  Hear tracks by Miley Cyrus’s alter ego, Spoon, Philip Bailey and others.
• What to Do in New York This Weekend
  The cultural offerings are varied and vast, from ‘Toy Story 4’ in movie theaters to numerous ways to celebrate the first day of summer and NYC Pride.
• Puja Patel’s Pitchfork Work Diary: ‘Our Staffers Decidedly Own the Dance Floor’
  As a young music writer, she read Pitchfork religiously. Now she is the site's first female editor in chief.
• 13 Pop, Rock and Jazz Concerts to Check Out in N.Y.C. This Weekend
  Our guide to pop and rock shows and the best of live jazz happening this weekend and in the week ahead.
• 3 Classical Music Concerts to See in N.Y.C. This Weekend
  Our guide to the city’s best classical music and opera happening this weekend and in the week ahead.
• Pride Month: The New York City Theater to See
  “A Strange Loop,” “Stonewall” and, of course, “The Cher Show” are among the offerings onstage now.
• Jim Pike, 82, Co-Founder and Lead Singer of the Lettermen, Is Dead
  Known for their lush harmonies, the trio was one of a raft of clean-cut male vocal groups that climbed the charts with folk and pop ballads in the 1960s.
• Mary J. Blige Still Slays
  The R&B queen returns as a MAC Cosmetics spokeswoman and will be a judge at the Love Ball in New York.
• ‘The Quiet One’ Review: Bill Wyman Opens His Archives, and His Mouth
  A new documentary explores the Rolling Stones bassist’s musical prowess and avoidance of excess.
• ‘Wild Rose’ Review: A Glaswegian Singer Walks the Line
  Jessie Buckley shines as a working-class performer with aspirations of country music stardom.
• Philippe Zdar, Influential French Music Producer, Dies at 52
  A major figure in the electro scene, Mr. Zdar fell out of a window in an accident in Paris on Wednesday night.
• ‘Billboard’ Review: An Underdog Story Misses the Mark
  Zeke Zelker’s film about a radio promotional stunt gone awry suffers from awkward pacing and stilted dialogue.
• Why Def Leppard Finally Said Yes to the ‘Rock of Ages’ Musical
  The jukebox show never had the rights to use the band’s songs, even though it’s named after one. That’s changing for its 10th anniversary revival.
• America’s Most Astonishing Choir Hates Sounding Pretty
  The Crossing, led by Donald Nally, combines an embrace of the new, a social conscience and fearless technique.
• That Glitchy Music Video on YouTube? It’s Getting an Upgrade
  The streaming service and Universal Music Group have teamed up to revamp more than 1,000 videos from artists including Lady Gaga, Tom Petty, Billy Idol and the Spice Girls.
• Yeou-Cheng Ma, Sister of Yo-Yo, Continues a Legacy
  The Children’s Orchestra Society, founded by their father, is celebrating its 50th anniversary at Carnegie Hall this week.
• Black Superstars Pitch Adidas Shoes. Its Black Workers Say They’re Sidelined.
  Fewer than 4.5 percent of the workers at the company’s North American headquarters identify as black. Members of that small group say they feel ignored and sometimes discriminated against.
• Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Freestyle Love Supreme’ Is Coming to Broadway
  The improv show will begin a 16-week run in September.
• For Taylor Swift, Is Ego Stronger Than Pride?
  Three writers discuss her “You Need to Calm Down” video, which is populated with L.G.B.T.Q. celebrities. Not everyone sees it as a celebration.
• ‘Girl From the North Country,’ With Bob Dylan Songs, Is Bound for Broadway
  The show, written and directed by Conor McPherson, explores the struggles of boardinghouse residents in Depression-era Minnesota.
• The Met Opera’s Brighter Future Is Onstage in Europe
  New York-bound productions of “Don Giovanni” (by Ivo van Hove) and “Rigoletto” (by Bartlett Sher) are premiering in Paris and Berlin.
• The Jonas Brothers Have a No. 1 Album for the First Time in a Decade
  The group’s reunion album “Happiness Begins” opened big with help from a ticket bundle.
• Goodbye Yellow Lycra: See Elton John’s ‘Rocketman’ Looks Up Close
  The costume designer Julian Day didn’t simply copy the star’s outfits over the years (or those glasses — dozens of pairs were crafted for the film).
• Franco Zeffirelli Made Subtle, Striking Opera. Until He Exploded.
  The director, an unabashed emperor of extravagance, forgot what he once knew: Opera can be deep drama.
• The Baltimore Symphony, Seeking Cuts, Locks Out Its Musicians
  The orchestra wants to give its musicians fewer weeks of work. The players say that will affect quality.

BBC Latest Releases©

• The Invisible - Rispah
  A set of contemplation and catharsis, maintaining its emotional grip for a long time.
• Ladyhawke - Anxiety
  Pip Brown’s overdue second LP is as tight and catchy as a baseball mitt.
• Bobby Womack - The Poet
  Womack updates his material for the 80s, creating grown-up sensual soul.
• TrioVD - Maze
  One of the most inventive and transgressive albums you’ll encounter this year.
• Jack Savoretti - Before the Storm
  Third album of gruffly sensitive strum-pop from tousle-haired Italian-English Londoner.
• Flats - Better Living
  Debut album from a band that probably relishes getting on as many nerves as possible.
• George Frideric Handel - Alceste (soprano: Lucy Crowe; tenor: Benjamin Hulett; bass-baritone: Andrew Foster-Williams; Early Opera Company; conductor: Christian Curnyn)
  The incomplete ‘incidental music’ for Alceste, conducted with liveliness and sensitivity.
• Gallon Drunk - The Road Gets Darker From Here
  Seventh album of darkly rockin’ blues from Londoners channelling spirits of New Orleans.
• Karin Krog and Bengt Hallberg - Cabin in the Sky
  Krog is on absolutely top form, while Hallberg sounds just like himself.
• Hollie Cook - Prince Fatty Presents Hollie Cook in Dub
  Modern-day dub with authentic depth.
• The Band Perry - The Band Perry
  Radio-friendly country fare, exceptionally produced but lacking originality.
• Dexys - One Day I’m Going to Soar
  Dexys are back with wisdom and wings. Some of us never doubted.
• Public Image Ltd - This is PiL
  Rotten returns with a curious mixture of rage and nostalgia.
• The Pond - The Pond
  An elegant, charming and quietly profound record.
• Architects - Daybreaker
  A fine fifth album from the Brighton metallers, set to stand the test of time.
• Regina Spektor - What We Saw From the Cheap Seats
  The truth about Regina Spektor is that quirky isn't the half of it.
• 2:54 - 2:54
  A collection of mature and addictive tracks from sisters doing it their own way.
• The Bamboos - Medicine Man
  The Australians’ hybrid soul and funk sound continues to impress.
• Rumer - Boys Don’t Cry
  Sarah Joyce covers male songwriters both culty and canonical on album number two.
• Sugar - Copper Blue
  NME’s Album of the Year for 1992 reissued with a wealth of worthwhile extras.

Metacritic©

• ZUU by Denzel Curry
  The fourth full-length studio release for the Florida rapper features guest appearances from Ice Billion Berg, Tay Keith, Kiddo Marv, PlayThatBoiZay, Rick Ross, and Sam Sneak.Label: Loma VistaRelease Date: May 31, 2019
• Help Us Stranger by The Raconteurs
  The first new studio release in 11 years for the Detroit rock band features a cover of Donovan's "Hey Gyp (Dig the Slow)" and was self-produced with Joshua V. Smith.Label: Third Man RecordsRelease Date: Jun 21, 2019
• Quiet River of Dust, Vol. 2 by Richard Reed Parry
  The follow-up to 2018's Quiet River of Dust, Vol. 1 for the Arcade Fire member was inspired by British folk music, death poems and Japanese folk myths.Label: Anti-Release Date: Jun 21, 2019
• Rise by Hollywood Vampires
  The second full-length release for the rock supergroup comprised of Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp and Joe Perry features guest appearances from Jeff Beck and John Waters.Label: Ear MusicRelease Date: Jun 21, 2019
• Exiled by Bad Breeding
  The third full-length release for the British anarcho-punk band was recorded by Uniform's Ben Greenberg.Label: One Little IndianRelease Date: Jun 21, 2019
• Small Mercies by Pixx
  The second full-length release for Hannah Rodgers as Pixx was co-produced by Simon Byrt and Dan Carey.Label: 4ADRelease Date: Jun 07, 2019
• Breakdown on 20th Ave. South by Buddy & Julie Miller
  The first full-length release for the husband-and-wife duo of Buddy and Julie Miller since 2009's Written in Chalk.Label: New WestRelease Date: Jun 21, 2019
• Gold Past Life by Fruit Bats
  The seventh full-length release for Eric D. Johnson's indie folk-rock project was produced by Thom Monahan and is the first release on the Merge label. Label: MergeRelease Date: Jun 21, 2019
• Late Night Feelings by Mark Ronson
  The fifth full-length solo studio release for the British producer features guest appearances from Camila Cabello, Miley Cyrus, Diana Gordon, Ilsey, Alicia Keys, King Princess, The Last Artful, Dodgr, Lykke Li, Angel Olsen, and YEBBA.Label: RCARelease Date: Jun 21, 2019
• 7 [EP] by Lil Nas X
  The debut eight-track EP from the Atlanta rapper features guest appearances from Cardi B and Billy Ray Cyrus.Label: ColumbiaRelease Date: Jun 21, 2019
• Originals by Prince
  The 15-track collection of previously unreleased demos of songs Prince wrote for other artists including "Sex Shooters" for the Apollonia 6, "Manic Monday" for The Bangles, Martika, Kenny Rogers, "The Glamorous Life" for Sheila E., and The Time, as well as "Nothing Compares 2 U," originally sung by The Family but made famous by Sinead O'Connor. The album was exclusively released on 7 Jun 2019 on Tidal with a wide release on 21 Jun 2019.Label: Warner Bros.Release Date: Jun 21, 2019
• Keepsake by Hatchie
  The debut full-length release for the Australian dream pop artist Harriette Pilbeam was produced by John Castle.Label: Double Double WhammyRelease Date: Jun 21, 2019
• An Obelisk by Titus Andronicus
  The sixth full-length release for the Brooklyn-based rock band was recorded in six days with producer Bob Mould. Label: MergeRelease Date: Jun 21, 2019
• False Alarm by Two Door Cinema Club
  The fourth full-length release for the indie rock trio from Northern Ireland was recorded by Jacknife Lee and features guest appearances from Mokoomba and Open Mike Eagle.Label: Glassnote Entertainment GroupRelease Date: Jun 21, 2019
• A Bath Full of Ecstasy by Hot Chip
  The seventh full-length studio release for British indie electronic group features production from Rodaidh McDonald and Philippe Zdar.Label: DominoRelease Date: Jun 21, 2019
• IGOR by Tyler, The Creator
  The fifth full-length studio release for the Los Angeles-based rapper features guest appearances from ASAP Rocky, Dev Hynes, Frank Ocean, Playboi Carti, Santigold, Kanye West, Pharrell Williams, and Charlie Wilson.Label: ColumbiaRelease Date: May 17, 2019
• Turn Off the News, Build a Garden by Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
  The fifth full-length release for the country rock band features guest appearances from Sheryl Crow, Shooter Jennings, Kesha, Lucius, Willie Nelson, Margo Price, and Neil Young.Label: FantasyRelease Date: Jun 14, 2019
• Madame X by Madonna
  The 14th full-length studio release for the pop artist features guest appearances from Anitta, Maluma, Quavo, and Swae Lee.Label: InterscopeRelease Date: Jun 14, 2019
• Bird Songs of a Killjoy by Bedouine
  The second full-length release for the Los Angeles-based folk singer-songwriter was produced by Gus Seyffert.Label: SpacebombRelease Date: Jun 21, 2019
• Schlagenheim by Black Midi
  The debut full-length release for the rock band who met at BRIT School was recorded by producer Dan Carey.Label: Rough TradeRelease Date: Jun 21, 2019