Kane Brown and H.E.R. on ‘Blessed & Free,’ Kenny Chesney & Keeping It Country: Exclusive

Today (Sept. 30), Brown teams with Grammy- and Oscar-winner H.E.R. for the uplifting anthem “Blessed & Free” — an ode to finding hope, rest and peace amid struggles and hard times. Earlier this year, H.E.R. (an acronym for “Having Everything Revealed”) won a song of the year Grammy for her illuminating song “I Can’t Breathe,”…

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Billboard Latin Music Week: Artist Portraits Shot Exclusively on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G

The biggest names at Latin Music Week photographed on Samsung’s groundbreaking smartphone. This article was created in partnership with Samsung Galaxy. Billboard Latin Music 2021 is a wrap, but we still have some exclusive artist portraits from the weeklong celebration of Latin music to share. Photographer Mary Beth Koeth captured some of the biggest names…

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Britney Spears’ Dad Jamie Spears Calls Conservatorship Ruling ‘a Loss for Britney’: ‘The Court Was Wrong’

On Wednesday (Sept. 29), Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny granted the artist’s petition to suspend Jamie Spears from his role as conservator of her estate immediately, finding the arrangement was no longer in her best interest. Spears’ conservatorship was established in 2008, after she was hospitalized for a psychiatric evaluation. The oversight…

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South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa Authorises Release of Siu Investigation Into Digital Vibes Matter

President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised publication of the final report of the Special Investigating Unit into the National Department of Health’s award of a National Health Insurance media campaign and subsequent COVID-19 communications to Digital Vibes. President Ramaphosa received a report and referral on the Digital Vibes matter from the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) in…

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R. Kelly Verdict Ends ’30-Year Journey of Shouting Into the Wind,’ Say ‘Surviving’ Producers

According to Nielsen, an average of 2.1 million total viewers heard these women in January 2019 as they recounted the sexual and mental abuse wielded by Kelly in Lifetime’s riveting documentary Surviving R. Kelly. Helmed by an executive production team that also included Dream Hampton, Joel Karsberg, Jessica Everleth and Maria Pepin, the six-part series…

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Judas Priest’s Richie Faulkner Is ‘Stable & Resting’ After Undergoing Emergency Heart Surgery

On Monday, the English heavy metal band announced they will be postponing the remainder of the U.S. leg of their 50 Heavy Metal Years Tour after Faulkner was hospitalized due to his “major medical heart condition.” “It is with deep regret that we have to postpone the rest of our U.S. tour. Richie Faulkner has major medical heart…

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Grimes Jokes About ‘Colonizing Europa’ for a ‘Lesbian Space Commune’ After Elon Musk Split

Billboard previously reached out to Grimes for comment about the breakup. The former couple welcomed their son in May of last year after two years of dating. Grimes is currently working as a judge on singing competition Alter Ego, but recently spoke about their child in an interview with Vogue, in which she revealed that her little…

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Africa: Biden Taps Africa CDC Director Dr. John N. Nkengasong to Lead Global HIV-Aids Initiative (Pepfar)

Washington, DC — Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Dr. John N. Nkengasong as Ambassador-at-Large and Coordinator of United States Government Activities to Combat HIV/AIDS Globally at the Department of State. The Ambassador-at-Large leads, manages, and oversees the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) – the largest commitment by any…

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China calls for coal transportation to be strengthened to secure supply

A coal-fired heating complex is seen behind the ground covered by snow in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, China November 15, 2019. Picture taken November 15, 2019. REUTERS/Muyu Xu//File PhotoBEIJING, Sept 29 (Reuters) – China’s top economic planner said on Wednesday that railway companies and local authorities should strengthen coal transportation in key areas including the northeast…

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Britney Spears & Sam Asghari Joke About Having a Baby, Say Daughter’s Got Moves ‘Like Her Mama’

Asghari later shared another clip of the couple praising their pretend child for her dance moves and where she got them from. “She’s talented, got that choreography down,” he said before Spears jokingly chimed in with, “She’s a natural like her mama.” Spears is no stranger to creating her own choreo and sharing it with…

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Years & Years Dive Into a Fantasy Land With Otherworldly ‘Crave’ Music Video: Watch

Fans having been craving new music from Years & Years, and Olly Alexander has finally indulged them. On Tuesday (Sept. 28), Years & Years unveiled their brand-new single “Crave,” a pounding, house-influenced pop track about love, sex and domination. Along with releasing the track, Years & Years also announced the release of their third studio…

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YouTube deletes RT’s German channels over COVID misinformation

The YouTube app logo is seen on a smartphone in this picture illustration taken September 15, 2017. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/IllustrationBERLIN, Sept 28 (Reuters) – Alphabet Inc’s YouTube deleted Russian state-backed broadcaster RT’s German-language channels on Tuesday, saying it had breached its COVID misinformation policy.”YouTube has always had clear community guidelines that outline what is allowed on…

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America’s Quiet Revolution: The Rising Tide of Government-Transfer Payments

(National Review) Democrats are poised to bring the portion of Americans receiving government assistance to unprecedented levels. The $3.5 trillion in reconciliation legislation now under consideration by the White House and Congress would transform the economic relationship between American citizens and the government. This much is conventional wisdom. Even the New York Times calls it…

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Cardi B, Beyonce & More: Which Pop Star Could Play Whitney Houston’s Role in ‘The Bodyguard’ Remake? Vote!

A remake of the 1992 romantic drama film The Bodyguard is coming, and Billboard wants to know: Which pop star could play Whitney Houston’s role? Variety first reported the news and wrote that Cardi B’s name has been floated around, with Channing Tatum as her potential co-star. Halle Bailey of Chloe x Halle is already playing Ariel in the upcoming 2023…

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Watch Kany García, ChocQuibTown & Yotuel Talk Social Justice in ‘Cultura Clash’ Premiere

Most recently, Yotuel’s “Patria Y Vida” became the anthem of unprecedented anti-government protests in and out of Cuba. “Music has a major impact when it comes to social justice issues,” Yotuel adds. “Music isn’t just about numbers on Spotify or YouTube, music moves the conscience and inspires people.” Speaking out wasn’t always an option for…

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League of Legends’ Vi and Jinx Are Sisters-in-Arms in Netflix’s Arcane Trailer

Now you owe me a coke.Image: Riot Games/NetflixThe much-anticipated prequel series to the beyond-popular League of Legends multiplayer battle arena game is nigh! As part of its fun but miserably named Tudum event, Netflix has released an all-new trailer for Arcane, the animated TV series which will chronicle the origins of fan-favorite Champions Jinx and…

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The COVID Caste System

Commentary Caste systems are not merely unjust; they are also ugly to behold. Commenting to me once on India’s caste system, when I was a child, my father said, “People in this country still use the word ‘untouchable,’ which is if you think about it a very unlovely term.” While India’s caste system persists despite…

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Lauren Patten Thanks Trans and Nonbinary ‘Jagged Little Pill’ Colleagues While Accepting Best Featured Actress in a Musical

Patten’s comments follow the news that the show’s lead producers, Vivek J. Tiwary, Arvind Ethan David and Eva Price, had hired the external firm Jay Hewlin and The Hewlin Group to investigate allegations made by former cast members, including nonbinary actor Nora Schell, who alleged in a social media post mistreatment by stage management and…

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PM Narendra Modi’s ‘secret’ of keeping jetlag away during busy foreign trips revealed

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently concluded a “successful and comprehensive” three-day visit to the United States, where he held productive bilateral and multilateral engagements, attended the Quad summit and addressed the UN General Assembly.  In total, he participated in 20 meetings during his stay of 65 hours in the US, with additional four long meetings…

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Pelosi: ‘Seems Self-Evident’ Reconciliation Bill Will Be Less Than $3.5 Trillion

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) answers questions from reporters during her weekly news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., August 6, 2021. (Gabrielle Crockett/Reuters) House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appeared to acknowledge that the cost of the Biden administration’s $3.5 trillion spending resolution will ultimately be lowered before passage, in an interview on ABC’s This…

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The Witcher Has Been Renewed for Season 3, Another Anime Film Is on the Way, and a Spinoff… for Kids

The Witcher’s back (get it?) for season three.Image: NetflixHow was Netflix going to put an exclamation point on its three-hour barrage of weekend news called Tudum? How about the ultimate news dump for one of its biggest, most popular fantasy adaptations: The Witcher?First up, before season two’s December 17 release, Netflix has already renewed the…

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‘Jagged Little Pill’ Producers Appoint External Firm to Investigate Mistreatment Allegations Made by Former Cast Member

“Broadway shows are by their very nature collaborative human efforts, so there is nothing more important to us than our people,” the producers said. “We are committed to continuing to nurture a work environment where everyone feels valued and respected.” The statement follows former cast member and non-binary actor Nora Schell alleging in a social…

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Follow live: Notre Dame’s Coan faces former team Wisconsin in top-20 showdown

Passing YardsNDJ. Coan15-29, 158&nbspYDS, 1&nbspTDRushing YardsNDWISCReceiving YardsNDWISC Total YardsTurnoversPossession1st Downs Soldier Field Chicago, IL 60605 Line: WISC -6.0 Over/Under: 44 Bye bye! Notre Dame’s Tyree goes 96 yards on the kickoffBye bye! Notre Dame’s Tyree goes 96 yards on the kickoff0:33Quinn, Connaughton celebrate after Notre Dame’s TDQuinn, Connaughton celebrate after Notre Dame’s TD0:22Wisconsin gets huge…

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Rihanna on ‘Savage X Fenty Vol. 3′: ‘We Went Bigger, We Went Better’

Normani, Troye Sivan, Gigi Hadid, Vanessa Hudgens and Nas are among the models and performers in this year’s show. On Friday (Sept. 24), the third installment of Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty show debuts exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. The prerecorded “fashion show,” which is more like an ensemble musical of choreographed modeling, special appearances and…

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Facebook to Appear at Senate Hearing After Leaked Research Shows Instagram’s Harmful Effects

Photo: Joël SAGET / AFP (Getty Images)Representatives from Facebook will soon return to the hallowed halls of Congress where they will resume their favorite pastime: getting screamed at by legislators about how they’re ruining America. This time, the lucky company representative is Antigone Davis, Facebook’s global head of safety, who will be facing down charges…

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WPP fined $19 million by SEC over accounting and bribery claims

WPP was fined $19 million by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for violating the anti-bribery, books and records, and internal accounting controls provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the government body said on Friday.According to a press release, the SEC found that as the holding company “implemented an aggressive business growth strategy”…

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Afghan Taliban defence minister orders crackdown on abuses

PESHAWAR: The Taliban’s new defence minister has issued a rebuke over misconduct by some commanders and fighters following the movement’s victory over the Western-backed government in Afghanistan last month, saying abuses would not be tolerated. Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob said in an audio message that some “miscreants and notorious former soldiers” had been allowed to join…

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Maná Receives Icon Award & Performs ‘El Reloj Cucú’ at 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards

Comprised of Olvera, González, Sergio Vallín and Juan Calleros, Maná delivered a heartfelt performance of their new single, a remake of “El Reloj Cucú” featuring 12-year-old vocalist Mabel. In the middle of a candlelit setting, Olvera joined forces with Mabel for an acoustic take on the classic song. Earlier this week, Maná was joined by…

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Nigeria: Govt Has Identified, ‘Blocked Terrorism Financiers’ in Nigeria

Mr Malami says the federal government had also succeeded in identifying and detaining “high profile individuals” responsible for funding terrorists’ activities in the country. The Federal Government has suceeded in blocking terrorism financing in Nigeria, the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has said. Mr Malami told the News…

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Africa: New WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines Aim to Save Millions of Lives From Air Pollution

Air pollution is one of the biggest environmental threats to human health, alongside climate change. Reading time: New WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines (AQGs) provide clear evidence of the damage air pollution inflicts on human health, at even lower concentrations than previously understood. The guidelines recommend new air quality levels to protect the health of…

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Scientists Identify Oldest Human Footprints in North America In Major Find

Footprints at the excavation site. Image: National Park Service, USGS and Bournemouth UniversityABSTRACT breaks down mind-bending scientific research, future tech, new discoveries, and major breakthroughs.Scientists have identified the earliest known human footprints in North America, left by people who lived in New Mexico some 23,000 years ago over a period of at least two millennia.…

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Patrick Mahomes Unhappy W/ Bro For Pouring Water On Fans, ‘He’ll Learn From It’

Patrick Mahomes Unhappy With Bro For Water Pour … ‘He’ll Learn From It’ 9/22/2021 3:25 PM PT Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes was clearly less than pleased to see his little brother pouring water on smack-talking Ravens fans … telling reporters Wednesday, “Obviously it’s something we don’t necessarily want to do.” Jackson Mahomes was caught…

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Kelly Clarkson Drops Sassy Holiday Single ‘Christmas Isn’t Canceled (Just You)’: Stream Now

Looks like Christmas came early, thanks to Kelly Clarkson and her new single “Christmas Isn’t Canceled (Just You)” that arrived first thing Thursday (Sept. 23). “Christmas Isn’t Canceled (Just You)” is the first single from her ninth studio album When Christmas Comes Around…, which will be released Oct. 15 via Atlantic Records. The 15-track project will include covers…

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FDA Authorizes Pfizer Boosters for People 65 and Older and Those at High Risk for Severe Covid-19

Photo: Francois Monier / AFP (Getty Images)After weeks of wondering who will get covid-19 booster shots and when—and receiving confusing advice from a variety of public officials—the Food and Drug Administration has made a decision. On Wednesday, regulators at the FDA decided to amend Pfizer-BioNTech’s emergency use authorization and allow for a single booster shot…

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Which Democratic Priorities Will Make It Through Congress This Fall?

Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. sarah (Sarah Frostenson, politics editor): With Congress fully back in session, Democrats are once again in the business of legislating. This fall, they’re trying to push through a number of ambitious policies, including both the bipartisan Senate infrastructure bill and their ambitious $3.5…

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Kenya: What Kenyan Midwives Want

“Despite their life-affirming role in providing healthcare for women, midwives are the least paid healthcare workers,” said Angela Nguku, founder and executive director, White Ribbon Alliance Kenya (WRA Kenya), during the launch of a report on what midwives want on September 22 in Kisumu. The list of demands from midwives includes fair recruitment, promotion and…

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Ariana Grande Is Swept Away as ‘The Voice’ Contestant Performs ‘POV’: Watch

At the start, Grande looked shellshocked and, then, swept away by the performance. When she could no longer sit still, she stood and applauded. By the end of the rendition, Gymani had scored a four-chair turn. Watch below. Tune into The Voice on Mondays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. For those without cable, you can watch The Voice online via NBC.com with a…

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Tanzania: Director of Public Prosecutions Sets Free Lissu and Two Journalists

THE Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Wednesday dropped the seditious charges against Politician Tundu Lissu and three others, which were pending before the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court in Dar es Salaam. He reached into such a decision after entering nolle prosequi certificate to discontinue the prosecution of the charges against them under section 91 (1)…

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Catastrophic Volcanic Eruption Prompted Construction of Ancient Maya Pyramid, Research Suggests

The pyramid, known as the Campana structure, with volcanic mountains in the background. Image: Akira IchikawaAround 1,500 years ago, a powerful volcanic eruption laid waste to what is now El Salvador, sending the Maya civilization into a temporary period of decline. New research suggests a monumental pyramid located near the volcano was built by the…

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Burundi: Covid-19

Burundi on Monday announced that it had suspended social gatherings on weekdays to curb spread of Covid-19. Social gatherings are however allowed on weekends. The decision was made “because they (citizens) do not respect the measures decreed by the health authorities in the fight against the coronavirus. This has resulted in an increase in Covid-19…

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Meet The Newcomers Performing at Latin Music Week’s New Artist Showcase

The 2021 Billboard Latin Music Week is headlined by prolific artists such as Daddy Yankee, Karol G, and Nicky Jam, but it’s also a space where many up-and-coming artists will take the spotlight. Uniting the top Latin hitmakers, influencers, and executives, and featuring live performances and conversations with superstars, this year’s weeklong event includes the…

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Taylor Swift’s Rerecorded ‘Wildest Dreams’ Could Eclipse the Original on U.K. Chart

Taylor Swift’s surprise release of “Wildest Dream” could stage a dream run on the U.K. chart, where it’s on track for a Top 40 debut. Without warning, TayTay dropped the “Taylor’s Version” of the 1989 single “Wildest Dreams” last Friday (Sept. 17). In the U.K., at least, Swifties tuned in. “Wildest Dreams (Taylor’s Version)” blasts…

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‘Mayhem’ Miller Charged W/ Felony Domestic Violence, Resisting Arrest

Jason ‘Mayhem’ Miller Charged W/ Domestic Violence & Resisting Arrest … Facing Years In Prison 9/20/2021 12:40 AM PT Jason “Mayhem” Miller has officially been hit with felony domestic violence and resisting arrest charges, this publication Sports has learned … stemming from an incident where he allegedly roughed up his GF, and barricaded himself in a…

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BTS to Perform For World Leaders at UN ‘Global Goals’ Event

Last week, BTS tweeted about their fight for one of the Moment’s goals, writing, “If we believe there’s hope, we will find the way. We stand against racial discrimination and hate speech. Go to https://bit.ly/Keeping-The-Promise… to join us. Choose your promise to help achieve the #GlobalGoals. Let’s do this together.” Fellow K-pop superstars BLACKPINK have…

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In India’s Price-Sensitive Market, Will Customers Finally Pay For Streaming?

Only two countries — China (45% ad-supported), the seventh-biggest market, and Venezuela (58%), IFPI’s lowest-ranked sector — rely more on ad-supported audio streams than India (38%). And China, for the first time, generated more revenue last year from subscription-supported streams than ad-supported streams, IFPI figures show. Lodha, who previously was an executive at hospitality chain…

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China’s Version of TikTok Limits Kids’ Screen Time to 40 Minutes Per Day

TikTok owner Bytedance is set to bring in screen time caps for Douyin, the Chinese version of the phenomenally successful app, for users under 14 years old as Beijing continues to crack down on the influence of tech companies in the country. According to a report in Bloomberg, Douyin made significant changes to its ‘youth’ mode last week, limiting…

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Kenya: KQ Resumes Flights to Mumbai

Nairobi — Kenya Airways Sunday announced the resumption of flights from Nairobi to Mumbai which will begin Monday, September 20. The resumption comes after a four-month break which was necessitated by increased COVID-19 cases in the Asian state. The airline, through a statement, said that the first flight shall depart Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at…

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