ZipLINES – The Week in Entertainment News from Around the Web – 01/15/21
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The Week Ending JANUARY 15, 2021
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DaBaby Addresses Involvement in 2018 Shooting in New Track ‘Masterpiece’
Head-to-toe Gucci, a sports car with suicide doors, private planes, and close contact with friends: DaBaby’s new music video, “Masterpiece,” is the ultimate flex. The ” Rockstar” rapper dedicates this one to his “boo thing” DaniLeigh, who appears in the video.”I ain’t even gotta be funny when I’m telling no jokes, she still gon’ laugh at me,” he raps in the chorus.
Idris Elba Releases Uplifting New Music Video for “Gospel 21”
It’s been a rough few weeks, but good things are on the horizon in 2021. Along with the roll out of the COVID-19 vaccine and the impending end of Donald Trump’s presidency, it looks like this year is also bringing us more music from our favorite British spy and sexiest man alive Idris Elba.
Why Superstar Artists Are Clamoring to Sell Their Music Rights
Of all the music-business trends ushered in by the pandemic year, the ascent of the back catalog may feel the most counterintuitive. Musicians are stuck at home without the ability to perform or tour, and yet the worth of their old music catalogs is sky-high. What gives?
Apple Music’s Africa Strategy Is Starting to Pay Off
After expanding to 37 countries in the continent last year, the streaming service is establishing influence, subscribers and greater global reach for local artists. When 25-year-old Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer Tems released her debut EP, For Broken Ears, in late September, she knocked Burna Boy off the top of Apple Music’s album charts in Nigeria, ending a six-week run for the star’s Twice As Tall.
Justice Department leaves decades-old music industry decrees unchanged
The Justice Department has decided against rolling back legislation that governs music licensing, averting a raft of possibly sweeping changes for the industry. After a two-year investigation, there will be no changes to the 80-year-old consent decrees that govern two groups that issue licenses to perform music publicly, Makan Delrahim, the Justice Department’s top antitrust official, said in a statement.
Unique Ways to Experience Live Music During Lockdown
Last year was devastating for musicians and the live music industry. Many artists used the time to focus on recording new music instead of live performances, but the lack of festivals and small club shows was felt by music fans of all stripes in 2020.
Before Nirvana, Dave Grohl’s Long-Term Plans Didn’t Involve Music
Dave Grohl turned 52 years old today, and he recently spent some time reflecting on his past: In a new interview with The Guardian , the Foo Fighters leader spoke about his biggest interests during his teenage years.
Fauci: Theaters, music venues could reopen in ‘late fall’ if vaccine rollout succeeds
Theaters and music venues could reopen in the “late fall” if the U.S. reaches a level of herd immunity at which COVID-19 is “virtually no threat to anyone,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said in a new interview.
Juice WRLD’s Final Music Video, ‘Bad Boy’ With Young Thug, Drops
The late rapper Juice WRLD lives on in the new music video for “Bad Boy” featuring Young Thug, The video is the last visual the 21-year-old filmed before his unexpected death in December 2019.
Atlanta rapper YFN Lucci turns himself in to face murder charge after dropping music video
YFN Lucci, an Atlanta rapper who was wanted in connection with a fatal shooting last month, turned himself into authorities just hours after dropping a new music video online. The 29-year-old musician, whose real name is Rayshawn Bennett, was being held Thursday in Fulton County Jail, Atlanta police told CNN.
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