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Page Too Report for 12/03/2017


Selena Gomez Thanks Francia Raisa For Saving Her Life

(Radio.com) Last week in Los Angeles, a tearful Selena Gomez started her Billboard Woman of the Year Award acceptance speech by giving thanks to Francia Raisa, the woman who donated a kidney to her earlier this year. "She saved my life," Gomez began.

The former Disney star also talked about how special it is to be a prominent woman in today's music scene. "I feel incredibly lucky," she said. "Honestly, I couldn't be more grateful for the position I've been given in my career. I want people to know I respect the platform that I have so deeply."

In addition, Gomez thanked her family and her team for sticking by her and paid tribute to women who have come before her, saying, "I'm so grateful for the older women who have lifted all of us up. I don't know how I'll ever repay it but maybe I'll make an epic album next year." Read more here.

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Randy Travis' Wife Wants Help To Block DWI Video Release

(Radio.com) Mary Davis-Travis, wife of country superstar Randy Travis, has asked fans to sign a petition to halt the release of dash cam footage from the singer's 2012 DWI arrest.

The Texas Attorney General's Office is reportedly refusing to follow a state court order and is looking to release the footage come this Friday, December 1st. The petition urges the Texas Attorney General's Office to keep the clip private as its possible future release is under a federal appeal.

Sheriff's troopers that responded to the DWI incident claim that Travis was naked and lying in the roadway. Travis refused to take a blood or breath test for alcohol, and ultimately a search warrant demanded a test, and results came back that the singer had a .15 alcohol level, according to Sounds Like Nashville.

Less than one year after the arrest, Travis suffered a stroke as a complication of congestive heart failure. Travis' wife Mary shared the petition on her Facebook page, urging fans and friends to sign it.

"It is unfortunate that there are those out there that wish for bad things to happen to good people, and will go to any length to undermine them. This is a case where the justice system has miserably failed and bowed down to ill-intended requests." See Mary's full post here.

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Kelly Clarkson's Home Was Burglarized

(Radio.com) Kelly Clarkson has shared details of a recent robbery at her Los Angeles home. Clarkson revealed the news during a red carpet interview at the 2017 Billboard Women in Music Awards on Nov. 30, where she was honored with the Powerhouse Award.

"Yeah, it was crazy, we got here and our whole house was like bashed in, it was crazy," Clarkson told Extra's Renee Bargh. The singer explained that her and the family were fine after the traumatic event

She said that the only casualties of the robbery were some "materialistic things we didn't care about, the guy was in our kid's room' so it was a little weird, other than that everyone is safe and good." Read more here.

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Demi Lovato Gets Married In 'Tell Me You Love Me' Video

(Radio.com) Demi Lovato and Grey's Anatomy actor Jesse Williams walk down the aisle in the pop star's latest music video, "Tell Me You Love Me", which is now streaming online.

"This song is one of my favorites which is why I named my album after it," Lovato revealed in a press statement. "I not only love singing it, but I think the underlying meaning is important for people to know. At the end of the day, you have everything you need standing right in front of you. And that's yourself."

"Shooting this video was really fun too!," the singer added. "We had a full on wedding and my best friends were even my bridesmaids and groomsmen. The locations were absolutely beautiful. It was perfect and I'm so excited to show everyone!"

The clip isn't all happy and romantic. The video opens with the couple flashing back to arguments and fights, with the couple bickering over late-night text messages from other people and questioning if they should be together at all. Check out the new clip here.

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Cardi B and Juicy J Team For Raunchy Track 'Kamasutra'

(Radio.com) Juicy J has teamed up with Cardi B for the lyrically explicit new song "Kamasutra." The highly sexual track starts with a familiar clip fans will recognize from one Cardi's Instagram stories and gets raunchier from there.

Musically, the song features ominous keyboard sounds, skittery cymbal samples, syncopated beats and a vocal trade off between the two rappers that recalls the give and take of partners in the heat of passion.

In one of the less graphic lines, she asks Juicy, "Are you gonna f� me all night?" Listen to an online stream the decidedly NSFW track 'Kamasutra" here.

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Singled Out: MOBS' Say Anything

Melbourne band MOBS recently released their new EP "You Want Beauty?" and to celebrate we asked lead singer Jordan Clarey to tell us about the single "Say Anything." Here is the story:

Say anything came about a few weeks into the writing process for a bunch of mobs songs in march this year. Our writing process is quite simple, I sit in a circle with our producers/my song writing partners and we basically just riff off each other! As they are the bands songs, I work out what I want the song to be about. The messages, the themes, the basic outline. Then Someone starts jamming a beat or a chord progression and we just take it in turn singing jibberish until something sticks.

For Say Anything we had already smashed out a few songs and wanted a more contemplative, moody song. I was writing all the songs about my favourite classic 80s 90s movies. I showed them the scene from 'Say Anything' where Jon Cusak holds the boombox over his head playing In your eyes by Peter Gabriel and I said 'Lets make that'. I knew straight away the song would be called Say Anything.

Michael Paynter (one of the producers of MSquared Productions) started with an airy, synth, chord progression and he came up with the first part of the verse melody. From there it all just flew out. we traded lines, and melodies and lyrics. It was fast and just felt right. I wrote the chorus melody and lyrics in one run through of the chorus it just felt like it needed to be this big statement and emotional plea as if this song was now THE song that was being played through the boombox above Jon Cusak's head.

Once the melody and lyrics where down, we all went back through it and started adding the layers of what is now the final song. We wanted it to feel nostalgic and cheesy and like it could fit in an 80s movie. Hopefully it hit the mark.

Hearing is believing. Now that you know the story behind the song, listen for yourself and learn more about the album right here!

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DMX Takes Guilty Plea To $1.7 Million In Tax Evasion

(Radio.com) DMX pleaded guilty to tax fraud earlier this week (Nov. 30), admitting that he failed to report millions of dollars in earnings to avoid paying $1.7 million in owed taxes.

The rapper faces up to five years behind bars when he's sentenced, with a court date scheduled for March 29 (via Rolling Stone). With DMX still dealing with rehab for drug and alcohol issues, however, that date is likely to be postponed.

Acting U.S. Attorney Joon Kim said DMX was "systematically cheating on his taxes" by insisting on cash payments whenever possible and diverting royalty payments to the bank accounts of others, including managers.

"No matter who you are or whatever fame you may have achieved, the law applies equally to all, and no one is exempt from the shared obligation to pay our taxes," Kim said. Read more here.

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Louis Tomlinson Streams New Solo Single 'Miss You'

(Radio.com) Former One Direction star Louis Tomlinson has released his new solo song "Miss You" in advance of his upcoming debut album. Tomlinson's first solo album is due for release in 2018, Sony Music has said.

The track is a melancholy pop tune that features a prominent guitar rhythm, marching drums, strings and Tomlinson singing about drinking with the guys to try to forget the bitter end of a romantic relationship.

"I wrote this song about a time in my life when I was going out partying every night," he told MTV UK. "In hindsight throughout that time I was pretty numb and just going through the motions. Deep down it was always in the back of my mind that what I really missed was the girl that I loved. It was important for me to write something really honest."

"Miss You" was co-written with One Direction collaborator Julian Bunetta and produced by Afterhrs. Check out "Miss You" here.

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Jason Aldean and Wife Welcome Their New Baby Boy

(Radio.com) Congratulations to Jason Aldean and wife Brittany on the birth of their son Memphis. Memphis is the couple's first child together. Jason has two daughters, Kendyl and Keeley, from his previous marriage.

"So blessed today to see my little man come into the world. In a year that has been a rollercoaster ride, this is what it's all about," Aldean wrote, sharing a picture of his new son. "I can't wait to see what life has in store for this kid. Memphis Aldean� 9lb 5 oz.#mamawasarockstar."

Brittany posted the same photo, writing: "Memphis Aldean Williams Born today at 1:29PM weighing 9lbs 5oz There are truly no words for the love we feel Thanks for the amazing support @jasonaldean and enduring all the hand squeezing and nail digging � HANDS DOWN THE HAPPIEST DAY OF MY LIFE!!!" See both posts here.

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Sia Releases 'Candy Cane Lane' Christmas Video

(Radio.com) Sia gets animated for her latest Christmas single, "Candy Cane Lane." The video is the latest to be revealed from Sia's new holiday album, Everyday is Christmas.

Following the star-studded clip for "Santa's Coming for Us," Sia's latest holiday video is a fun animated affair, with the singer facing off against a hungry snow monster.

It ends on a cliffhanger to be continued in her next Christmas clip. Watch an online stream of Sia's brand new "Candy Cane Lane" music video here.

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Big Sean and Metro Boomin Announce 'Double or Nothing' Album

(Radio.com) Hip-hop heavyweights Big Sean and Metro Boomin' have announced a surprise joint album, Double or Nothing. As far as a release date, they say it's "coming soon."

The album looks to expand on the chemistry found on "Bounce Back," the track Metro Boomin produced for Sean latest album, I Decided, that soared to No. 6 on the Hot 100.

The album will feature Sean rapping solely over Metro Boomin beats, as opposed to the more common method of utilizing a variety of different producers. For Metro Boomin, it's a throwback to an earlier era in hip-hop.

"I was born in '93, and a lot of projects [from that era] had one producer, maybe two," he explained to Billboard. "They sounded more cohesive � better as a whole." Read more here.

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Hunter Hayes Releases 'More' Video From 'Pictures' Project

(Radio.com) Hunter Hayes has shared a new music video, "More," the second in a three-part cinematic project, "Pictures." The story from the first video, "You Should Be Loved," intersects with the new clip in an intriguing fashion, leading to what should prove to be a very climatic final installment.

"We've never done anything like this and I love how it takes you out of current reality and transports you to a different time and place entirely, where each song tells a piece of the story," Hayes explained at the launch of the project. "With part one I'm only able to share the beginning, so I can't wait for the fans to hear the new music and watch as the rest of the story is told along the way!"

The clip adds a new dimension to the story, introducing a young family with the husband off at war, while the mom raises their young daughter and works as a photographer. Watch it here.

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Britney Spears Shares Christmas Smooch

(Radio.com) Christmas may still be a few weeks away but pop star Britney Spears revealed in an online video posting that she is ready for the holidays this year.

The pop singer took to social media late last week to share a clip of her Christmas decorations and also a kiss with her boyfriend Sam Asghari.

The light-hearted video clip is set to the holiday classic "Let It Snow," and ends with the happy couple dancing together, complete with a twirl and a dip. Check out Britney's post here.

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LANCO Stream New Song 'Born to Love You'

(Radio.com) LANCO has shared the first taste of the band's debut album, Hallelujah Nights, with the release of new song, "Born to Love You." Hallelujah Nights is due to arrive on Jan. 19.

"Sonically, 'Born To Love You' is one of my favorite songs on the record because it's really the bridge between the two different aspects of Hallelujah Nights," frontman Brandon Lancaster explained to American Songwriter. "It starts out a bit laid back and builds into this real rocking and up-tempo song that reflects the lyrics.

"In an anthemic way, it's an ode to the path hometowns set out for you and the different experiences we go through that lead to finding someone who is literally your reason for being here." Watch a performance video of "Born to Love You" here.

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BTS Play 'Flinch' On The Late Late Show with James Corden

(Radio.com) Some of the members of the group BTS showed serious cool when they played 'Flinch" on The Late Late Show with James Corden. Others, not so much.

The guys took turns standing behind a plexiglass window while pieces of fruit were hurled at them, to see if they were stoic enough not to flinch. Jin and J-Hope were first up and, after saying, "I'm not afraid, you know,' one of them fell to the ground while the other was visibly shaken.

Jin and J-Hope were first up and, after saying, "I'm not afraid, you know,' one of them fell to the ground while the other was visibly shaken. "That's the best flinch we've ever had," Corden said.

For Jungjook and V, they were much more stoic and barely moved. And after saying, "Hey Corden, don't worry, I'm not afraid," RM, Suga, Jimin were easily startled when it was there time to have their reflexes tested.

The K-pop sensation also performed their song 'DNA" for a very excited audience. Watch both moments here.

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Best Songs On Chris Stapleton's 'From A Room: Volume 2'

(Radio.com) Chris Stapleton has released his second album this year with From A Room: Volume 2. The project was recorded at Nashville's famed RCA Studio A and Stapleton penned seven of the album's nine songs, all of which highlight his memorable vocals and standout musicianship.

Whether they're story songs, tales of lonesomeness or friendship, Stapleton oozes with emotion on every track and leaves a lasting mark on the listener. Here are our favorite songs on From A Room: Volume 2:

"Millionaire": On "Millionaire," Stapleton sings about how he's got a woman with eyes that shine like diamonds. A treasure to him, she makes him feel like a millionaire. A sweet sentiment, "Millionaire" is an endearing song about timeless love. "They say love is more precious than gold / Can't be bought and it can't be sold / I got love, enough to spare / That makes me a millionaire," he sings on the Kevin Welch-penned track.

"Nobody's Lonely Tonight": A man is drowning his sorrows after a breakup on the bluesy "Nobody's Lonely Tonight." Stapleton sets the scene of two heartbroken strangers at the bar near closing time. Soon, the man in the song makes a proposition: "You be her and I'll be him and for a while we'll pretend nobody's lonely tonight." Stapleton's emotive singing style coupled with a wavering electric guitar set the mood in this tale of lonesomeness.

"Midnight Train to Memphis": A song first featured with Stapleton's former Bluegrass band, the SteelDrivers, "Midnight Train to Memphis" showcases the singer's whiskey-soaked vocals and mesmerizing guitar skills. A rollicking number that impresses musically, "Midnight Train to Memphis" deserves to be played on repeat. See what other songs made the list here.

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Miguel Brings 'Sky Walker' to Late Night and Releases Now Video

(Radio.com) Miguel is flying high with the release of War and Leisure and its successful lead single "Sky Walker." Last week, the R&B sensation appeared on The Tonight Show to perform the song, against a parachute backdrop.

Miguel took his figurative sky-walking to the next level in the high-energy performance, which dovetails with the release of his new music video for the track "Now."

Watch online streams for both Miguel's performance on The Tonight Show staring Jimmy Fallon and also check out his brand new music video for "Now" here.

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G-Eazy And Halsey Release 'Him & I' Music Video

(Radio.com) Early in November, Halsey teased "Him & I," a collaboration with her boyfriend G-Eazy. Now the song and video are here and it plays like an homage to JAY-Z and Beyonce's "'03 Bonnie and Clyde" for the Snapchat generation.

In the opening lines, G-Eazy refers to himself and his girlfriend as the "2017 Bonnie and Clyde," before the duo dive into more ride-or-die lyrics. 'That's a star-crossed lovers song, that's a crazy in love, like, we would kill for each other, we would die for each other kind of thing," the rapper told MTV News. 'Me and Halsey, we just clicked like that. We made the record and it came from a really genuine, authentic place, and I think when music comes from a place like that, is when music is at its best."

"Getting to share that with the world is really cool because it's not a contrived thing. It's not two artists pretending to be something they're not for the sake of a story," Halsey said. Watch the video here.

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Kanye West Makes Rare Appearance At Chrissy Teigen's Birthday Bash

(Radio.com) In 2017, Kanye West has kept a low profile: It's been almost one year since his buzzed-about meeting with president-elect Trump at Trump Tower. Since then he's made guest appearances on tracks with Drake, Mary J. Blige and Tyga--but hasn't released any new material of his own.

There was a mysterious trademark filing last month and an ongoing insurance drama surrounding the cancellation of his Saint Pablo tour in 2016. Through it all, West has remained mostly out of the spotlight.

West broke his streak on Thursday night by accompanying wife Kim Kardashian to Chrissy Teigen's Pan-Am themed birthday bash. Teigen and Kardashian shared photos on Instagram from the night featuring Kanye, who wore all black. He and Kim are seen cuddling up in fake airline seats and she shared a selfie from their corner of the party. See photos from the Kanye sighting here.

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Gwen Stefani Talks Blake Shelton Christmas Duets

(Radio.com) Christmas time has officially arrived for No Doubt frontwoman turned pop star Gwen Stefani with the release of her first-ever holiday album, You Make It Feel Like Christmas.

The pop star has revealed how her holiday duet with boyfriend Blake Shelton came to be. "He was sitting on his bus, I guess, and he began writing (the song) 'You Make it Feel Like Christmas," which he sends to me in a voice text," Stefani shared in a recent interview with KYXY 96.5's AJ in the Morning in San Diego recently.

"I had no idea that he was going to be working on anything. It was a shock and when I listened to the song, it was incredible. I was like, 'You just wrote a hit, like this song, what do you do, you just sit around on your bus, writing hits? What a jerk!' I was jealous, you know what I mean? I want to do that." Read more here.

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Camila Cabello Strips Down For 'Havana' Performance

(Radio.com) On Thursday night, Camila Cabello was honored with the Breakthrough Artist prize at Billboard's Women in Music Awards. She took to the stage to perform her hit "Havana" in a stripped-down set featuring a guitar, keyboard and drum.

The simple, rhythmic arrangement put Cabello's voice front and center. Diplo presented the award to Camila, who used her speech to thank her mother for being such a fantastic role model. Cabello shared her mother's immigration story and praised her determination and love.

"The only reason I'm standing on this stage and on this soil in this country is because of one woman, my mom� thank you to the woman of life," she said. "I have the most incredible example of what it means to be a woman�this is for my mom." Watch the performance here.

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Flo Rida Releases 'Hola' Music Video Featuring Maluma

(Radio.com) Flo Rida has revealed the clip for his latest single, "Hola," featuring Maluma. Filmed in Maluma's hometown of Medellin, Colombia, the video opens with the Flo stuck in the back of a car during a massive traffic jam.

While the driver yells at the cars in front of him, he jumps out to follow a beautiful woman he sees walking down the street and tries to get her attention.

Soon, the clip erupts into a raging nightclub dance party, with a choreographed dance routine. But does the girl ever pay attention to Flo? Watch to find here.

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Ed Sheeran And Beyonce Deliver Their 'Perfect' Duet

(Radio.com) After teasing fans early Thursday, Ed Sheeran released a remix of his current single "Perfect," which features a guest appearance by Beyonce.

While it's their first official track that they have released together, Sheeran and Queen Bey did join forces to perform "Drunk In Love" at the Global Citizen Festival in 2015.

They also both took part in the GRAMMY tribute to Stevie Wonder that same year. Sheeran had teased a superstar collaboration, and this pairing certainly delivers. Check out the new version of "Perfect" here.

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Blake Shelton Posts Message To Students After Fatal Car Crash

(Radio.com) Blake Shelton has offered a message of support and condolences to a group of Massachusetts high school students mourning the death of three friends in a fatal car accident.

Shelton recorded the video message while in the woods of Oklahoma, explaining that he can relate to their grief, having lost his own brother, Richie, in a car crash as a teenager.

"It breaks my heart. I completely know how it feels," Shelton said in the video (via Telegram). "I lost my brother in a car accident. I can understand how you guys feel. It's the worst possible feeling. It's confusion. It's anger. It's just an overall brokenness that's just gonna take a lot of time to heal. If you can find comfort in anything, it's just knowing that they're all in a better place now and God has a plan."

"I still miss my brother every day, and you're going to miss those guys every day," Shelton added. "I just wanted to say I'm thinking of you and it gets easier, it just takes a long time. Just always honor their memory and never forget about them. God bless you guys. I'm praying for you."

Shelton's heartfelt message was incorporated into an eight-minute video featuring photos of the students killed in the crash. Watch it here.

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Vic Mensa Featured In Premiere Episode Of Christian Scott's Refined Players

Vic Mensa is the featured guest in the premiere episode of "Refined Players" a five-part digital documentary series featuring award winning jazz musician, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah. We were sent the following details:

In partnership with 1800 Tequila and Billboard the series showcases how five musical talents from all over the country were brought together in three days to record a new, refined sound.

Through "Refined Players," 1800 Tequila and Billboard followed Christian Scott on his discovery of diverse music talents and sounds from various cities including New Orleans, Chicago, Philadelphia, the Bay Area and New York.

The artists were then combined into one new collective, and recorded a newly refined track, "Freedom is a Word," a genre-bending exploration of hip-hop and jazz. The final track was previewed live on October 18 during an intimate event at Preservation Hall in New Orleans and will be released on Friday, December 8. Watch the first episode here.

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Beastie Boys Star Supports Women Accusing Father Of Sexual Misconduct

(Radio.com) Nine women have come forward to accuse his famous playwright father of sexual assault, and Beastie Boys member Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz has placed his support clearly with the accusers.

Among the women accusing Israel Horovitz of sexual misconduct is Jocelyn Meinhardt, the high school girlfriend of his son. "I believe the allegations against my father are true, and I stand behind the women that made them," Horovitz said in a statement to the New York Times.

These allegations are the latest in a long line of sexual assault allegations being levied against high-profile men in media and the entertainment industry. Read more here.

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