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Drake leads 2016 American Music Awards Nominations.

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By AI Creative Media

Drake broke the 23 year record for the most American Music Awards: 13 nods total. That beats the previous record of 11 nominations set by Michael Jackson in 1984. Drake leads the nomination count in categories including Artist of Year, Favorite Male Artist and Favorite Album.

The nominees were were announced today by singers Joe Jonas and Rachel Platten on “Good Morning America”.

The AMAs telecast will air live Nov. 20 from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on ABC.

Below is the full list of nominees:

Artist of the Year

Adele
Beyoncé
Justin Bieber
Drake
Selena Gomez
Ariana Grande
Rihanna
Twenty One Pilots
Carrie Underwood
The Weeknd

New Artist of the Year Un-Leashed By T-Mobile

Alessia Cara
The Chainsmokers
Dnce
Shawn Mendes
Zayn

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Perfect Illusion: Social Media and Depression. Lady Gaga’s Social Commentary

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By Andrew Van Wilpe

She’s back, and she’s got a message. Gaga reemerges in her music alongside a new single ‘Perfect Illusion,’ with a slightly more a rock n’ roll image we haven’t seen much of since her ‘Born this Way,’ album. On September 9th, Lady Gaga released her much anticipated single, this dance rock track is the appetizer for her fifth album “Joanne,” that’s to be released October 21st,

Upon the release, the chorus made many believe this song was about her ex-fiancé Taylor Kinney.

‘It wasn’t love, it wasn’t love
It was a perfect illusion (Perfect illusion)
Mistaken for love, it wasn’t love
It was a perfect illusion (Perfect illusion)
You were a perfect illusion,’

Was Gaga taking the Taylor Swift break-up route in her music?

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“The Auction at Graceland” During Elvis Week 2016 to Feature Elvis’ Birth Record, Jewelry, Clothing, Personal Items, and Movie Memorabilia Among 197 Lots

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Online Bidding Is Now Open and Collectible Auction Catalog Available to Order

MEMPHIS, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Graceland® Auctions has announced its fifth auction of rare and authentic Elvis Presley™ artifacts, which will be held during Elvis Week 2016, and feature 197 lots, including Elvis Presley’s birth record document, personal American Express card and important movie-related memorabilia among other historically significant artifacts. The Auction at Graceland will take place in the Graceland Archives Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, on Saturday, August 13, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. CDT. Online bidding is now available at Graceland Auctions.

Fans, music collectors and pop culture enthusiasts from around the world are expected to participate on site and online in this significant auction, with all 197 lots expertly authenticated by the staff of Graceland Authenticated. All of the items in the auction will be offered from third-party collectors and none of the items will come from the treasured Graceland Archives. The mansion and all artifacts in the Graceland Archives continue to be owned by Lisa Marie Presley and are not for sale. Graceland Authenticated sets a new standard for pop culture authentication and appraisal to ensure artifact accuracy and provide evaluations of privately-owned collections.

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UK Trio SYKES Release “Younger Mind” EP Digitally; Physical Copies Available at Band’s Vans Warped Tour Dates All Summer

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UK pop rock trio SYKES have just released their “Younger Mind” EP digitally.

The band has also been selling physical copies of the EP at their merch tent on Vans Warped Tour where they are playing all summer.

Purchase the “Younger Mind” EP at: https://sykes.lnk.to/YoungerMind

Select tracks off the EP are also streaming now on Vans Warped Tour and Ones To Watch.

The South London three-piece make alternative electro pop that blends upbeat guitar music with infectious melodies and soft female vocals. Praised for having a “unique sound that pours from each member” (- Indie Licks), the spectrum of SYKES’ collective influences are as far ranging as Daft Punk through to Fleetwood Mac.


SYKES has previously supported the likes of Charli XCX, The Summer Set, Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness, Against The Current, Kodaline & Bleachers and has performed at Dot To Dot Festival, The Great Escape and SXSW 2016.
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Radiohead Performs ‘Creep’ Live For First time in 7 Years

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By AICreative Media

​​Radiohead gave fans a treat to kick off their tour last night, May 23, during the sold-out audience at the La Zenith in Paris. According to Rolling Stone, the band hadn’t performed their classic global smash ‘Creep’ since August 30, 2009, when it headlined the U.K.’s Reading Festival. Radiohead released their ninth studio album A Moon Shaped Pool earlier this month.

Singer Thom Yorke told the crowd, “This is for the funny guy shouting for ‘Creep’ at the back, if only to shock you.”

A fan in the audience captured video. Watch below:

Radiohead will be headlining shows in New York City and Los Angeles this summer and also play at this year’s Lollapalooza, Outside Lands and Austin City Limits festivals.

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Radiohead Release Stunning ‘Daydreaming’ Video Ahead of New Album

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by Daniel Kreps, Ryan Reed

Paul Thomas Anderson-directed video teases band’s new LP – out digitally on May 8th

Radiohead have released a haunting new single, “Daydreaming,” from their much anticipated – and as-yet-untitled – ninth studio album, which arrives digitally on May 8th and in all physical formats on June 17th. They also unveiled an elaborate, maze-like video directed by filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson.

The clip stars frontman Thom Yorke, who walks through a series of interconnected locations – an apartment, parking garage, hospital, house, laundromat, beach – and eventually climbs a snow-capped hill to an eerie cave. “Daydreaming” is the sonic inverse of the band’s recently released single “Burn the Witch,” using a glacial Jonny Greenwood score and ambient keys to anchor Yorke’s vocals. “Dreamers, they never learn,” he croons. “It’s too late / The damage is done.”

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Music great Prince dies at 57

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by Creative Media Times

Prince, one of the bestselling pop artists of all time, died Thursday morning in his home recording studio in Chanhassen, Minn., according to his publicist.

“It is with profound sadness that I am confirming that the legendary, iconic performer, Prince Rogers Nelson, has died at his Paisley Park residence this morning at the age of 57,” his publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure, said in a statement. “There are no further details as to the cause of death at this time.”

Police and EMTs responded to a 911 call at his Paisley Park studio Thursday. Sheriffs in Chanhassen, Minnesota, confirmed that there was one fatality.

Prince was briefly hospitalized last week for what representatives at the time said was a flu.

Born June 7, 1958, Prince Rogers Nelson, was one of the most successful and prolific performers of all time. Over his career, Prince sold more than 100 million albums, and won seven Grammy Awards. He also had success as a songwriter for other musicians, writing hits like “Nothing Compares 2 U” for Sinead O’Connor, “Manic Monday” for The Bangles, and “I Feel For You,” for Chaka Khan.

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Avicii Talks Illness, Fame and Retiring at Age 26

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by Scott Roxborough

“I’m happier, more stress-free than I’ve been in a long time.”

Avicii looks tired. Tired, but happy.

The Swedish electronic dance music superstar is en route from Bahrain, where he was the headline act for Bahrain Grand Prix concert series, stopping over for a few hours in Cannes before heading out for the final stretch of what, if the 26-year-old DJ is to be believed, will be his final tour.

Last week, Avicii, who also goes by his given name, Tim Bergling, shocked his millions-strong global fan base when he announced his retirement from live touring in an emotional letter he posted on his website.

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Radiohead, LCD Soundsystem, J. Cole Top Outside Lands 2016 Lineup

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by Gil Kaufman

Nine years after they helped kick off the inaugural edition, Radiohead will return to San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Park to headline the 2016 edition of the Outside Lands Festival. Thom Yorke and company will be joined by an all-star roster of other headliners including the reunited LCD Soundsystem, Lionel Richie, J. Cole, Lana Del Rey, Duran Duran and Zedd. Additionally, Outside Lands 2016 will boast the first-ever live festival performance of The Muppets’ Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem.

The three-day fest (Aug. 5-7), which mixes gourmet food and wine with amazing music, will also host Air, Sufjan Stevens, Ryan Adams, Beach House, Halsey, Grimes, Jason Isbell, The Last Shadow Puppets, Miike Snow, Kehlani and the Claypool Lennon Delirium.

Major Lazer, Chance the Rapper, Miguel, Big Grams (Big Boi + Phantogram), Third Eye Blind, Griz, Brandi Carlile, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Foals, Lord Huron, St. Lucia and Vince Staples will also perform.

Both VIP and single-day GA tickets for the fest will go on sale on Thursday. For a full daily lineup for Outside Lands 2016 click here.

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Now, Forever…and Again! Cats Revival Sets Broadway Dates

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By Robert Viagas

Grizabella is headed for the Heaviside layer once more! Broadway’s The Shubert Organization and Nederlander Organization are teaming up to produce the long-rumored revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber/T.S. Eliot musical Cats this summer.

The onetime longest-running show in Broadway history has booked the Neil Simon Theatre, with previews beginning July 14 and an official opening set for Aug. 2. A production spokesperson told Playbill.com that this will be an entirely new production based on the 2014 London Palladium revival, but with new dances by Broadway’s red-hot Andy Blankenbuehler, choreographer of Hamilton and In the Heights, based on the original choreography and associate direction by Gillian Lynne.

The London revival that featured several musical updates, including a rapping Rum Tum Tugger.

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