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Pink Adds “Beautiful Trauma” Tour Dates

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Global pop superstar Pink has announced new North American tour dates for her “Beautiful Trauma World Tour.” The tour is in support of her latest album of the same name.

The additional 36 dates effectively extends the tour into May 2019. Produced by Live Nation, tickets will go on sale to the general public starting Friday, May 11 at LiveNation.com.

The tour kicks off on March 1, 2019 in Fort Lauderdale, FL with stops in Atlanta, Nashville, New Orleans, Denver, Portland among others before concluding on May 21, 2019 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

The Beautiful Trauma Tour is Pink’s seventh concert tour and began in Phoenix on March 1, 2018. The tour has been a commercial and critical success. “Pink kept raising the stakes throughout the show, which is packed with aerial thrills, huge dance numbers and her unique collection of gritty, uplifting anthems,” Newsday declared.

Pink, who recently graced The cover of People Magazine’s The Beautiful Issue, released her seventh studio album last October. The Billboard 200 charts while the first single, “What About Us,” was nominated for Best Pop Solo Performance at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards.

See the list of new tour dates below, or go to whataboutus.pinkspage.com

March 3 – Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena
March 5 – Jacksonville, FL @ Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
March 7 – Columbia, SC @ Colonial Life Arena
March 9 – Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center
March 10 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
March 12 – Atlanta, GA @ Philips Arena
March 14 – Birmingham, AL @ Legacy Arena at The BJCC
March 16 – Bossier City, LA @ CenturyLink Center
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Bruce Springsteen To Receive Special Tony Award

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“The Boss” is on fire this week, first fueling record vinyl sales per Billboard earlier this week, and now a Special Tony Award from American Theatre Wing on the way.

“Springsteen On Broadway” is the artist’s concert residency at the Walter Kerr Theatre in New York City where Springsteen performs solo, playing piano and guitar, and reminisce incidents from the eponymous autobiography “Born to Run, based on his iconic third studio album.

Springsteen performed five shows every week from Tuesday though Saturday. Springsteen’s wife and bandmate Patti Scialfa also appeared at most shows.

The show was an instant success when it debuted, with Rolling Stone calling it “one of the most compelling and profound shows by a rock musician in recent memory.” The run started on October 3, 2017 and was originally supposed to end on November 26, 2017, but was extended twice due to high demand, once to this summer June 30, 2018, and again until December 15, 2018. Given the circumstances, don’t be surprised if the show gets another extension.

“Bruce Springsteen will receive his Special Tony Award for his ongoing engagement Springsteen on Broadway, a once-in-a-lifetime theatregoing experience for the Broadway stage, allowing fans an intimate look at a music idol,” the New York City-based organization announced. Also receiving a special award is John Leguizamo, who is being honored “for his body of work and for his commitment to the theatre, bringing diverse stories and audiences to Broadway for three decades.”

The Tony Awards is set to take place on June 10 at Radio City Music Hall in New York. The ceremony will broadcast live on CBS and will be hosted by Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban.

To see the complete list of nominees, go to tonyawards.com.

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ABBA Announce First New Songs In Decades

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Mamma Mia! Here they are again. Swedish pop superstars ABBA have recorded new music, their first in 35 years

According to the announcement, the band have recorded two new songs, one of which is titled, “I Still Have Faith In You.” No released dates were announced.

The band released the statement via their website:

“The decision to go ahead with the exciting ABBA avatar tour project had an unexpected consequence. We all four felt that, after some 35 years, it could be fun to join forces again and go into the recording studio. So we did. And it was like time had stood still and that we only had been away on a short holiday. An extremely joyful experience!

ABBA’s music is one of the most enduring in pop music. Since topping the global charts in the 70s and early 80s, they have become one of the most commercially successful bands of all-time, with estimated sales ranging from 140 to over 500 million records.

In 1999, Mamma Mia! the musical run in London’s West End and later in New York City, where it become one of the longest running Broadway shows. A musical romantic comedy film version starring Meryl Streep was released in 2008 to boxoffice success. A sequel, “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” is set to be released this summer, this time starring Cher.

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Janelle Monáe Announces North American “Dirty Computer Tour”

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Janelle Monáe is returning to the road with her “Dirty Computer Tour” which will take her to 27 cities in North America. “I am excited to announce the #DirtyComputer is going on Tour!!! Presales start this Wednesday at 10am local time,” Monáe announced on Monday.

Featuring opener St. Beauty, the tour is set to kick off in Seattle on June 11, with stops in Los Angeles, New York, Nashville and Miami, and concludes on August 4 in Atlanta. The tour is in support of Monae’s highly anticipated third studio album “Dirty Computer,” which drops this Friday, April 27.

The Grammy-nominated singer also recently dropped the official video for “I Like That,” a promotional single from the album, which was preceded by the release of three singles, “Make Me Feel”, “Django Jane”, and “Pynk.”

Both of Monáe’s previous two albums “The ArchAndroid” and “The Electric Lady” received widespread acclaim. The past couple of years have also been a great for Monáe’s film career: she appeared in two critically acclaimed films, the box-office hit “Hidden Figures” and the academy award winning best picture “Moonlight.”

Purchase of the tickets for the tour dates will include a digital copy of “Dirty Computer” album.

Tickets purchased for all U.S. tour dates will include a digital copy of the new album.
See tour dates below:

June 11 Seattle – King County’s Marymoor Park
June 12 Vancouver, British Columbia – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
June 13 Portland, OR – McMenamins Edgefield Amphitheater
June 16 San Francisco – The Masonic
June 20 San Diego – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSU
June 26 Phoenix – Comerica Theater
June 28 Los Angeles – The Greek Theatre
June 30 Salt Lake City – The Complex

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Apple Nabs Ed Sheeran Documentary

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Following its premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, new Ed Sheeran documentary “Songwriter” has been bought by Apple, Deadline is reporting.

The deal is said to be in the “low to mid-seven figures” which would involve global rights to the doc including release on Apple’s multiple platforms. No specific release date was announced.

The documentary is currently screening at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City where it premiered in the US this week. This followed the world premiere at the 68th Berlinale International Film Festival last February.

According to initial reviews, the documentary is an intimate look at the hit-maker as he carve out his career including his writing and musical process during tours.

The film is directed by his Sheeran’s own cousin Murray Cummings, who is apparently video-documenting the musician’s career the past few years, from his beginnings as well as during his tours around the globe and recording sessions, leading up to the release of Sheeran’s third studio album “Divide.”

For the tech giant, the acquisition is another addition to its growing exclusive content which includes similar docs such as Taylor Swift’s 189 World Tour and a behind the scenes look at the production of Pink’s “Beautiful Trauma”.

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Taron Egerton To Play Elton John

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The Welsh actor is going from Kingsman to Rocketman as Egerton is set to play Elton John in new biopic, Variety reports. “Rocketman” will be financed by Paramount Pictures with English actor and director Dexter Fletcher attached to direct.

The film will reportedly examine Elton John’s beginnings as a child prodigy, his rise to stardom and his partnership with songwriter Bernie Taupin.

Fletcher recently directed Egerton in the 2016 biographical sports comedy-drama “Eddie the Eagle” which co-starred Hugh Jackman. “Rocketman” will be Fletcher’s second consecutive film about a legendary pop musician after replacing Bryan Singer as director of the Freddie Mercury biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody.”

Egerton seem like a good fit for the role. He recently lent his voice to Illumination Entertainment’s musical comedy “Sing” (2016), where he sang some of his character’s tunes including Elton John’s own classic hit “I’m Still Standing.” He also performed on the soundtrack of “Eddie the Eagle”.

Egerton will next be seen in this November’s action-adventure “Robin Hood” playing the titular role opposite Jamie Foxx.

As for the film’s subject, Elton John is set to begin his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, a three-year farewell tour that begins this September and will being him around the world.

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Swedish Musician Avicii Dead At 28

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Grammy-nominated musician, DJ, and record producer was found dead in Muscat, Oman. He was 28. His publicist Diana Baron confirmed in a statement to Billboard. A cause of death has not been released.

“It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii,” the statement read. “The family is devastated and we ask everyone to please respect their need for privacy in this difficult time. No further statements will be given.”

Born Tim Bergling, Avicii is one of the most popular EDM acts in the world. He was twice nominated for a Grammy Award, first in 2012 for “Sunshine” with David Guetta, and another in 2013 song “Levels”. He has also been nominated for MTV Europe Music Awards and a Billboard Music Award.

In summer of 2013, the superstar DJ released “Wake Me Up” as the lead single from his highly anticipated and debut album “True”. The track would become one of Avicii’s biggest global hit, reaching number one in 22 countries and number 4 on Billboard Hot 100.

On 29 March, Avicci announced via his website that he is retiring from touring and live performance which culminated in Ibiza later that year. “I know I am blessed to be able to travel all around the world and perform, but I have too little left for the life of a real person behind the artist. I will however never let go of music — I will continue to speak to my fans through it,” Avicii wrote.

In spite of that announcement, Avicci continued to release new music including his latest EP, Avīci (01) which was released on August 2017 though Avicii Music. The EP hit the top 3 on Billboard’s Top Dance/Electronic Albums and was to become his last release.

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Kelly Clarkson Set To Host 2018 Billboard Music Awards

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Fresh off her performance this past Sunday night at the 2018 Academy of Country Music Awards, Kelly Clarkson has been tapped to host this year’s Billboard Music Awards, airing for the first time on NBC, Billboard announced. This is also the first for the “Stronger” singer to host an awards show.

“Kelly Clarkson has long been a Billboard chart phenomenon and has a first-hand understanding of what matters most in music today. Her enthusiasm for all genres of music and her innate sense of humor will make for a truly memorable night,” said Paul Telegdy, President, Alternative and Reality Group, NBC Entertainment.

“To prepare for hosting the Billboard Music Awards, I already have 20 costume changes planned. I will be flying in like my girl P!nk, and calling Amy Schumer and Sarah Silverman for jokes. Well, or I’m just gonna show up and celebrate my favorite artists and get to know a few more. Yeah, maybe I’ll go with that plan,” Clarkson said about the announcement.

Clarkson is currently one of the coach judges on NBC’s own “The Voice.” She recently released her latest album, “Meaning of Life,” last October, from Atlantic Records.

NBC is set to air the ceremony live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 20 at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT.

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Ed Sheeran and Kendrick Lamar Lead 2018 Billboard Music Awards Noms

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With the announcement of the list of the nominees, Billboard Music Awards 2018 is set to be another big event full of great music and the biggest names in music. Leading the pack were Kendrick Lamar, Ed Sheeran and Bruno Mars with 15 nods each, including for Top Artist.

Its certainly a big week for Lamar, who on Monday won a Pulitzer Prize for his album “Damn.,” marking the first time that the music award has been bestowed to a non-classical or jazz artist in the organization’s history.

The past year has also been a big year for Sheeran, who was Billboard’s top 2017 artist and his hit single “Shape of You” the topping the year-end list.

Also receiving multiple nods were Post Malone, Imagine Dragons, Drake, Cardi B and Justin Bieber.

Khalid and Bebe Rexha announced the nominees on the Today show, Tuesday, April 17. Winners will be announced during a live broadcast of the ceremony on NBC on May 20, featuring performances from top music artists that are yet to be revealed.

Here is the full list of nominees:

TOP ARTIST
Drake
Kendrick Lamar
Bruno Mars
Ed Sheeran
Taylor Swift

TOP FEMALE ARTIST
Camila Cabello
Cardi B
Halsey
Demi Lovato
Taylor Swift

TOP MALE ARTIST
Drake
Kendrick Lamar
Bruno Mars
Ed Sheeran
Post Malone

TOP NEW ARTIST
21 Savage
Camila Cabello
Cardi B
Khalid
Kodak Black

To see the full list of nominees, go to Billboard.com.

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2018 ACM Awards Winners List

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Chris Stapleton and Miranda Lambert were the top winners at the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards held Sunday night which aired live at 8 p.m. ET from the MGM Grand Garden Arena and and hosted by Reba McEntire.

Stapleton took home Male Vocalist of the Year, marking the second time he has won the award. Lambert won Female Vocalist of the Year for the night consecutive year, also making her the most awarded in ACM Awards history.

Jason Aldean was also a big winner, taking home the top prize Entertainer of the Year. “It’s been a rough year. Thanks to everyone who reached out and showed love and support to us, it meant a lot to us. To my Route 91 people, you guys are in my hearts always, love you guys. And we love Las Vegas, Vegas strong. Thank you,” Aldean said on stage.

Here’s the complete list of winners.

Entertainer of the year: Jason Aldean

Male vocalist of the year: Chris Stapleton

Female vocalist of the year: Miranda Lambert

Single record of the year: “Body Like a Back Road” by Sam Hunt

Video of the year: “It Ain’t My Fault” by Brothers Osborne
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