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Page Too Report for 12/19/2017


Ed Sheeran Says He Has A James Bond Theme Song Written

(Radio.com) Over the past few years, Ed Sheeran has fulfilled many of his dreams and aspirations. Now, he wants to be the composer of the theme for the next James Bond Movie� And he's already finished the song.

Sheeran actually wrote the tune about three years ago, but he has not yet been approached to contribute. "With Bond, I've had a theme tune written for about three years, just in case," he said during an interview on Ireland's Late Late Show. He then added that he hasn't revealed the song title "'cause someone might steal it."

The yet-untitled 25th James Bond movie is scheduled for release November 8, 2019. If Sheeran's song winds up in the film, he will join a long list of musicians who have contributed themes including Sam Smith, Adele, Chris Cornell, Jack White & Alicia Keys, Madonna and Paul McCartney. Read more here.

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Nicki Minaj Addresses 'White Rappers' Comment Controversy

(Radio.com) On Saturday night (Dec. 16), Nicki Minaj glanced at the iTunes top Hip-Hop/Rap chart and noticed a trend: The top spots were dominated by white rappers, like Eminem, Post Malone, Macklemore, G-Eazy and Machine Gun Kelly. The female MC shared a screenshot on Instagram with the caption: "It's a great time to be a white rapper in America huh?"

Her now-deleted comment drew mixed responses from her followers and others on social media. Some felt her observation was innocuous, others felt she was "singling out" white rappers. In addition to her question, Nicki added: "These are the top 10 rap songs on US iTunes. S/O to Em & Post. Two of my faves. Congrats to Em on his new album. #Motorsport put dat thing in sport."

After the controversy, Nicki shared another since-deleted update calling out her "sensitive" critics. "It IS a great time to be a white rapper in America," she wrote. "I wanna sign one for my new label. U know anyone?"

"Whenever a black woman speaks on ANYTHING she's labeled as 'mad' 'angry' 'bitter,'" Nicki wrote. "I'm on 4 songs on the Billboard Hot 100. I'm blessed & highly favored thx to my amazing fans." See the screenshots here.

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Rihanna Featured In The First 'Ocean's 8' Teaser

(Radio.com) After sharing the official poster last week, Rihanna stars in a new video teaser for the upcoming movie, Ocean's 8, which was released on Monday ahead of the official trailer.

In the brief clip, Rihanna is seen alongside fellow stars including Sandra Bullock, Mindy Kaling, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway and Awkwafina for the all-female edition of the long-running heist franchise.

Watch Rihanna in action in the first visuals from Ocean's 8 (the full trailer arrives later today here.

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Justin Timberlake Sparks Man Of The Woods Speculation

(Radio.com) Justin Timberlake is busy trademarking new terms, leading some to believe that he's securing the title of his upcoming album. According to TMZ, Timberlake has locked down the trademark for the phrase "Man of the Woods," which according to documents, can be used for "CDs, DVDs, downloadable music, clothes, concert posters, programs � and live performances and tours."

Timberlake also secured a trademark for "Fresh Leaves," which per those same docs can be utilized for "hats, robes, shorts, jerseys, long-sleeved t-shirts, and more."

While there is no evidence that these new trademarks are to secure the titles of Timberlake's new album and/or single, the earthy, naturist tone of the terms could indicate the singer is making a pivot to a more rustic sound. Since producers Pharrell Williams and Timbaland are working on the highly anticipated new project, a country album seems unlikely. Read more here.

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Sam Smith Leads Performers For The Brit Awards

(Radio.com) The Brit Awards are set to air on February 21, 2018, and the show promises to be stacked with plenty of performances and organizers have revealed the first few big names.

On Monday morning (Dec. 18), the first four performers were announced for the awards show. Some of the biggest acts in UK music are set to take the stage to perform at the BRITs 2018 including Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, Dua Lipa and Stormzy.

Earlier this year, Sheeran also served as a performer at the BRITs 2017 awards show. The singer wowed the audience during a surprise collaboration with Stormzy on his massive hit "Shape of You." See the announcement here.

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Thomas Rhett Releases 'Marry Me' Video

(Radio.com) Thomas Rhett's latest single "Marry Me" is a nostalgic walk down memory lane and the video for the song should strike a chord in anyone that has experienced unrequited love. The nearly four-minute clip is shot from the perspective of a young man looking back on his life and the girl next door that got away.

In the video, a young girl is seen playing dress up with her dolls and imagining her wedding day. The boy next door peaks through the window and watches it all unfold before heading out to play football. As the song progresses, their friendship develops and the girl becomes his biggest fan at a high school football game. Later, he almost kisses her.

"'Marry Me' is one of my favorite tracks on the record," Rhett said in a press release. "It's my big 'what if' song. I wrote it from the perspective of if I had never told my wife how I felt about her all those years ago. I probably would have been sitting at her wedding watching her marry someone else. Heartbreaking thought and thankfully I DID tell her how I felt � but it makes for a great song concept that so many people can relate to."

Rhett wrote the heart-rending ballad with longtime collaborators Jesse Frasure, Ashley Gorley and Shane McAnally. Check out the video here.

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Scott McCreery Announces First Album In Five Years 'Seasons Change'

Fans have waited a long time for former American Idol champ Scott McCreery to release the follow-up to his sophomore studio album "See You Tonight" and the long wait is almost over.

The country music star revealed this week that his brand new studio effort will be entitled "Seasons Change" and is set to hit stores on March 16th. He had the following to say:

"In the last five years, I have grown from a teenager to a man, moved out on my own, lost my grandfather, proposed to the love of my life, and learned more about myself than I could have imagined.

"This all shows up in the 11 songs on Seasons Change, and I cannot wait to share this music with my fans after such a long time between releases." See the tracklisting here.

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Sara Evans Headlining CMT Next Women Of Country Tour

(Radio.com) Sara Evans is teaming up with CMT for its fourth annual Next Women of Country Tour. The 2018 trek will kick off in New York on Feb. 12 and run through April 7. Along for the tour are openers RaeLynn and Kalie Shorr.

"I absolutely love that CMT champions female artists with the Next Women of Country Tour and am so honored to be headlining it in 2018," Evans said in a release. "I can't wait to hit the road with RaeLynn and Kalie. They are both incredible singers, songwriters, and overall artists and we're going to have a blast!"

Tickets for the CMT Next Women of Country presents Sara Evans All The Love Tour featuring RaeLynn and Kalie Shorr go on sale December 22 at 10 a.m. local time. See the dates here.

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Luke Bryan Reveals Story Behind His Most Meaningful Christmas Gift

(Radio.com) When it comes to Christmas gifts, Luke Bryan's wife Caroline went above and beyond to deliver something truly special, the country star has revealed.

In a new video, Bryan shares the story of his wife and father getting together to track down the pickup truck once owned by his older brother, Chris, who died in a car accident at the age of 26 when Luke was just 19.

"The best Christmas present I have ever gotten, and will ever get, was when my wife Caroline went and found my brother's old pickup truck from 1996," Bryan revealed in the Instagram clip.

"It was down in Louisiana, and it was still on the road. And her and my dad went down, they picked it up, brought it to Nashville, and Christmas Eve night pulled into the driveway with it. And let's just say that, yes, the tears were flowing. It will never be topped. I don't know how you'll ever top it. What an amazing moment for me and my family. It was pretty special." Watch the emotional video here.

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Brett Eldredge Shares Christmas Dinner With His Dog Edgar

(Radio.com) Brett Eldredge introduces his dog Edgar to Christmas in a funny new holiday video that the country music star shared with fans via social media.

In the clip, the country star shows Edgar some of the tastier aspects of Christmas, including TV dinners and gingerbread cookies. The pup is clearly a big fan of the cookies.

The video ends with Eldredge heading off to a red carpet event, leaving Edgar and his buddy Doug to fend for themselves. Watch the hilarity ensue here.

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Ice Cube Believes Kobe Bryant Is Better Than LeBron James

(Radio.com) As far as Ice Cube is concerned, there is no debate: Kobe Bryant is a better basketball player than LeBron James. In a new interview, the legendary L.A. rapper breaks down exactly why "The Mamba" shines brighter than "The King."

"Just because of his tenacity � nobody has the killer instinct like Kobe," Cube said. "I don't think we've seen that since Michael Jordan. He's a true assassin on the court."

When asked about his favorite Kobe moment, Ice Cube didn't hesitate: "Beating Bosto, Game 7, in the Staples Center. What more could you want? His last championship, his fifth one, and against the hated Boston Celtics," he said of the 2010 NBA Finals. Read more here.

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Dustin Lynch Helps Firefighter Propose to Girlfriend At Show

(Radio.com) There was love in the air at a recent Dustin Lynch show in Los Angeles. The country star was performing at the Novo in downtown L.A. on Dec. 8 when we welcomed local firefighter, Tony Cresta to the stage.

Cresta took the mic from Lynch to propose to his girlfriend, Taylor Hill, who was clearly surprised and delighted by the moment. "Will you make me the happiest man in the world and ask me 'what are you doing the rest of your life?,'" the firefighter asked while getting down on one knee and producing a ring.

The crowd went wild as Hill accepted Cresta's proposal, with the firefighter sweeping his new fiancee off her feet for a dramatic kiss. Watch the romantic moment here.

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Jay-Z Invites Cancer Survivor Onstage During Concert

(Radio.com) Jay-Z made one fan's holiday wish come true when he invited her onstage for a hug and a photo. On Saturday night (Dec. 16), Jay-Z was performing at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California as part of his 4:44 Tour, when he noticed a woman holding a sign that read, "I beat cancer 2x 2 see u! I love u!!! Selfie or hug?"

The rapper read the sign aloud and announced he needed to give her a hug. He invited the fan, Christina Cruz, to the stage and spoke with her for a moment before posing for several photos and giving her a big hug. "Just know, if you can beat cancer twice you can do anything," he told her.

"I thought if anything Jay-Z would acknowledge my sign and that in itself would have made me happy," Cruz told Radio.com. "But the fact he brought me on stage and the love I received from the crowd is just unreal."

Christina has beaten colon cancer twice and has been cancer free since October of 2016. Watch the touching moment here.

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Janet Jackson Joined By Missy Elliott For Tour Finale

(Radio.com) Janet Jackson's State of the World Tour came to a close on Sunday (Dec. 17) night in Atlanta: For a high-energy sendoff, Jackson recruited Missy Elliott for a special guest appearance.

The dynamic duo performed "BURNITUP!" from Janet's 2015 album Unbreakable. Missy tweeted her gratitude after the show. "Thank you @JanetJackson for bringing me out on your last show for this tour!

"You still AMAZE ME with your performances! YOU are 4ever LEGENDARY" Check out fan footage of the performance and Missy's thank you post here.

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Jack Antonoff Takes A Trip To 'Sesame Street'

(Radio.com) If you want to know how to get to Sesame Street all you have to do is ask The Bleachers' Jack Antonoff and he's got the pictures to prove it.

The Bleachers' principal shared a series of photos and videos from the legendary children's show, including a personal message from Oscar the Grouch for his godson, Alfie.

Sesame Street also posted a photo from Antonoff's appearance, thanking him for visiting the set. Antonoff will appear on the upcoming 49th season of Sesame Street, which will premiere next year. See the images here.

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Diddy Claims He Wants To Buy The Carolina Panthers

(Radio.com) Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson has announced that he'll sell the football team after reports of workplace misconduct (including sexual and racial harassment) surfaced against him.

Diddy, who had been mulling the prospect of buying a stake in the NFL, quickly expressed his interest. "I would like to buy the @Panthers. Spread the word. Retweet!" he tweeted.

The hip-hop mogul noted that the NFL's current roster of owners lacks diversity: Despite the high percentage of black players in the league, he'd be the first black owner. Read more and see his full post here.

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