Chance the Rapper recently announced he will release a new mixtape, "Star Line," featuring Lil Wayne, Lil Yachty, and several others.

"Working on my mixtape it's called Star Line," the Chicago rapper wrote on Instagram.

Chance said that the mixtape was inspired by his trip to Ghana and Marcus Garvey's Black Star Line.

A trailer and some clips shared by the rapper to his social media accounts show him working on new music at various studios.

A teaser clip posted on X features fellow Save Money member Vic Mensa, as well as Lil Wayne, Lil Yachty, T-Pain, Jazze Pha, Jermaine Dupri and DJ Premier.

Chance had announced late last year that he would be dropping an album called Star Line Gallery in the spring of 2024. It's not known if the upcoming mixtape will be a precursor to Gallery.

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The Outside Lands Music Festival has revealed a star-studded 2024 lineup, which will be headlined by Tyler, the Creator, The Killers, and Sturgill Simpson.

The festival will also feature a special country music set performed by Post Malone and a rare live appearance from Grace Jones.

The 16th edition of Outside Lands will return to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California, on August 9 - 11. Tickets to the festival, including three-day GA, GA+, and VIP passes, are on sale now.

Other acts on this year's lineup include The Postal Service, Kaytranada, Jungle, Snoh Aalegra, Gryffin, Young the Giant, Schoolboy Q, Chappell Roan, Renee Rapp, Victoria Monet, The Last Dinner Party and others.

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MTV's flagship awards show, the MTV Video Music Awards, is set to return to New York this September to celebrate its 40th anniversary after holding the event at other venues since 2018.

The Video Music Awards, which debuted in 1984 at Radio City Music Hall, are scheduled to take place on September 10th this year at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York City. The UBS Arena, which opened in 2021, will be hosting the VMAs for the first time.

The Awards event took place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, in 2022 and 2023. It's also recently been held in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

"We're excited to bring this year's VMAs to UBS Arena, one of the country's newest and most cutting edge," said Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+. "Celebrating one of music's biggest night with the incredible, robust New York area fans is something we've been looking forward to the moment last year's show ended."

"We are excited to welcome back the MTV Video Music Awards to New York State. From its origins at Radio City Music Hall in 1984 to this September's event at the UBS Arena, the VMAs continue to captivate millions, showcasing the very best in music video artistry. As we prepare to host this 40th anniversary event, let's embrace the spirit of creativity and innovation that defines our state's cultural landscape," New York Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement.

The 2023 VMAs, hosted by Nicki Minaj, featured performances from Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Peso Pluma, Shakira and Diddy, among others.

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The Weeknd has officially canceled his previously postponed Australia and New Zealand stadium tour.

Information was sent to ticketholders confirming that all tickets would be refunded but did note that Live Nation was still hopeful new dates could be scheduled at some stage.

Those who held onto tickets after the shows were originally rescheduled "will be able to access a priority purchase window for the new tour in Australia and New Zealand when announced."

The Canadian R&B superstar had initially scheduled an 11-date stadium tour of Australia and New Zealand for last November and December.

Then, two weeks before the After Hours Til Dawn Tour was due to kick off, the trek was shelved "due to unforeseen circumstances."

A statement issued at the time confirmed that new dates would be announced for 2024 and current tickets would be valid for those new shows.

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21 Savage has earned his seventh No. 1 on Billboard's Rhythmic Airplay chart with "Redrum."

"Redrum" rose from No. 4 to the top spot on the list dated April 27. The single earned a 13% surge in plays, making it the most-played song on U.S.-monitored rhythmic radio stations in the tracking week of April 12-18, according to Luminate.

"Redrum" is a song from 21 Savage's third studio album, American Dream. The song's title is also referenced from the Stanley Kubrick film The Shining, which is based on the novel by Stephen King of the same name.

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A man who used to work as a cameraman for Megan Thee Stallion has filed a harassment lawsuit in a California court against the hip-hop superstar, alleging that her conduct created a hostile work environment.

According to media sources, the complaint from Emilio Garcia says Megan's "conduct created a hostile work environment for Plaintiff, making the conditions of his employment intolerable in direct contravention of various statutes and state law decisions."

Garcia, who claims that he started working full-time with the artist in September 2019, says he was told "unexpectedly" in June 2023 that "his services would no longer be required by [Megan Thee Stallion]."

In the complaint, Garcia claims that the rapper's violations of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) began in June 2022 while he was on tour with the musician in Ibiza, Spain. Garcia alleges that he was in an SUV with Megan and three other women when the rapper "and one of the other women start having sex right beside [him]." Garcia says that the incident left him "embarrassed, mortified and offended throughout the whole ordeal."

The lawsuit says that Megan told Garcia to not discuss the incident and made "fat-shaming comments" toward him. Garcia also claims that he "noticed a change in how he was treated and saw a decrease in the number of bookings he received from [Megan Thee Stallion]."

The cameraman has also alleged that he was not compensated properly for his work and was denied overtime payment and proper meal and rest breaks.

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Usher and H.E.R.'s "Risk It All" has reached No. 1 on Billboard's Adult R&B Airplay chart.

"Risk It All" rose from No. 2 to the top position on the list dated April 27. The song features on the soundtrack to the 2023 musical film adaptation of The Color Purple.

The collab tops Adult R&B Airplay after a 7% increase in plays that made it the most played song on U.S. monitored adult R&B radio stations in the tracking week of April 12-18, according to Luminate.

With "Risk It All," Usher scored his ninth No. 1 Adult R&B Airplay and ties Charlie Wilson for the most among male artists since the chart launched in 1993. Meanwhile, "Risk It All" becomes H.E.R.'s eighth No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay.

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Global superstar Pitbull has announced his "Party After Dark Tour," featuring T-Pain.

The tour, which will have stops in 26 cities across the U.S., will also see Lil Jon supporting Pitbull at select concerts. Tickets are on sale now.

Pitbull, who has just finished "The Trilogy Tour" with Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin, is set to hit the road again for "another incredibly dynamic tour with an electrifying mix of his biggest career-spanning hits of instantly recognizable smashes and surprises," according to a press release.

The tour, produced by Live Nation, will kick off on August 21st at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Virginia. Pitbull will perform at Hersheypark Stadium, Forest Hills Stadium, Thunder Ridge Nature Arena, Xfinity Center, Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater and several other venues, before wrapping up at Isleta Amphitheater in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on October 5th.

Pitbull 2024 Party After Dark Tour Dates:

Aug 21 - Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube LiveAug 23 - Virginia Beach, VA @ Veterans United Home Loans AmphitheaterAug 24 - Hershey, PA @ Hersheypark StadiumAug 25 - Queens, NY @ Forest Hills StadiumAug 29 - Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music CenterAug 30 - Tinley Park, IL @ Credit Union 1 AmphitheatreAug 31 - Milwaukee, WI @ American Family Insurance AmphitheaterSep 1 - Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music CenterSep 4 - Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music TheatreSep 6 - Buffalo, NY @ Darien Lake AmphitheaterSep 7 - Syracuse, NY @ Empower FCU Amphitheater at LakeviewSep 8 - Saratoga Springs, NY @ Broadview Stage at SPACSep 12 - Wantagh, NY @ Northwell Health At Jones Beach TheaterSep 13 - Hartford, CT @ Xfinity TheatreSep 14 - Bangor, ME @ Maine Savings AmphitheaterSep 15 - Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity CenterSep 18 - Burgettstown, PA @ The Pavilion at Star LakeSep 19 - Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music CenterSep 21 - Ridgedale, MO @ Thunder Ridge Nature ArenaSep 22 - St. Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino AmphitheatreSep 25 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Utah First Credit Union AmphitheatreSept 27 - Ridgefield, WA @ RV Inn Style Resorts AmphitheaterSept 28 - Auburn, WA @ White River AmphitheatreOct 3 - Chula Vista, CA @ North Island Credit Union AmphitheatreOct 4 - Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort AmphitheatreOct 5 - Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater

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Kid Cudi has canceled his upcoming Insano world tour after breaking his foot at the Coachella Festival.

The rapper revealed on social media that he broke his calcaneus - the bone that forms at the heel - after jumping off the stage during a performance on Sunday night.

"Guys, so, I have a broken calcaneus. I'm headed to surgery now and there's gonna be a long recovery time. We have to cancel the tour so I can focus on getting back out there in top shape to rage with you all," Cudi wrote. "There's just no way I can bounce back in time to give 100%. The injury is much more serious than I thought. Anyone who bought tickets will get a full refund, you'll get an email soon."

Cudi promised fans that he will be back with new tour dates as soon as possible, adding, "I'm so sorry fam and I love you all so much, thanks for the endless love and support. I'm really disappointed as I'm sure you guys are too, but I will be back. That's a promise I'm ok, just a lil soreness, but I'm in good spirits."

The 43-city Insano world tour, featuring Pusha T, Earthgang, Jaden Smith, Chelsea Pastel and Siena Bella, was scheduled to kick off at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, on June 28.

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Three-time Grammy Award-winning artist Future and Grammy-nominated record producer Metro Boomin's second collaborative album, We Still Don't Trust You, has debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart dated April 27.

We Still Don't Trust You earned 127,500 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the April 12-18 tracking week, according to Luminate.

The new No. 1 is the second of Future and Metro Boomin's recently-released back-to-back collaborative albums, We Don't Trust You and We Still Don't Trust You.

We Don't Trust You was released on March 22 and We Still Don't Trust You was released on April 12.

We Don't Trust You also debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart dated April 6. Three weeks later, the album is ranked third.

This marks Future's tenth Billboard 200 chart topper, equaling Eminem and Elvis Presley.

The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week in the U.S. based on multi-metric consumption as measured in equivalent album units, compiled by Luminate.

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Taylor Swift recently released the music video for "Fortnight", her first collaboration with Post Malone. The song is from Swift's most recent album, The Tortured Poets Department.

"Fortnight" sees Swift sing about a romance that lasted just a couple of weeks. Malone joins Swift on the second verse and stays through the remainder of the song. "I've been such a huge fan of Post because of the writer he is, his musical experimentation and those melodies he creates that just stick in your head forever. I got to witness that magic come to life firsthand when we worked together on 'Fortnight,'" Swift wrote in a statement.

The video, which Swift wrote and directed, also features Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles. It opens with Swift in a wedding gown but restrained to a hospital bed in an institution.

After taking a pill, she hallucinates various situations involving Malone's character. Eventually, Swift returns to reality and starts undergoing some sort of shock therapy.

"When I was writing the 'Fortnight' music video, I wanted to show you the worlds I saw in my head that served as the backdrop for making this music," Swift explained. "For me, this video turned out to be the perfect visual representation of this record and the stories I tell in it. Post Malone blew me away on set as our tortured tragic hero and I'm so grateful to him for everything he put into this collaboration."

"I still can't believe I get to work with the unfathomably brilliant Rodrigo Prieto on cinematography and my team of dream collaborators. The entire crew made this a dream to shoot," she added. "Thank you to everyone involved and everyone who has watched it!!"

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Nicki Minaj recently share "FTCU (Sleeze Mix), featuring Travis Scott, Chris Brown and Sexyy Red, on streaming services.

The nearly 4-minute remix sees all three guests delivering verses, with Sexxy Red delivering the tamest bars.

The cover art shows Minaj kneeling on the oversized silver title of the track with a pair of black speakers flanking her. It also features the names of the guest artists.

Minaj and Brown previously collaborated on tracks such as DJ Khaled's "Take It to the Head," 2012's "Right By My Side," Breezy's "Love More," 2014's "Only" with Drake and Lil Wayne as well as Meek Mill's "All Eyes on You" and Khaled's "Do you Mind" in 2016.

Nicki and Sexyy Red teamed up for a remix of "Pound Town" last year, while the "FTCU (Sleeze Mix)" sees Minaj and Travis teaming up for the first time.

"FTCU," which appeared on Minaj's 2023 album, Pink Friday 2, peaked at No. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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Drake officially shared his Kendrick Lamar diss track "Push Ups" to streaming services on Friday (April 19), a few days after the track's leak.

The track sees Drake responding to Lamar's barbed verses on Metro Boomin and Future's "Like That," which took aim at him and J. Cole.

Drake does not target only Lamar on "Push Ups." He also takes aim at the Weeknd, Rick Ross, Metro Boomin, and Cole himself.

After Drake compared himself to Michael Jackson on "First Person Shooter" in 2023, saying the two are tied for the most No. 1 singles on the Billboard charts, Lamar took aim at him on "Like That," likening the Canadian rapper to Jackson's longtime rival Prince.

"Prince outlived Mike Jack' N****, bum, 'fore all your dogs gettin' buried That's a K with all these nines, he gon' see Pet Sematary," he rapped on the track.

"This the bark with the bite, nigga, what's up? / How the fuck you been steppin' with a size seven mens on?" Drake raps on "Push Ups," alluding to Lamar's fifth studio album Mr Morale & The Big Steppers.

Unlike the original leak, the official version of "Push Ups" features an original beat credited to Boi-1da, Fierce, Coleman, and Noel Cadastre.

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Hardy recently released a "country" version of Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre's 1994 hit single "Gin and Juice."

Hardy recorded the cover after Snoop, Dre and Jimmy Iovine tapped him to cut his version of "Gin and Juice" for the launch of their new beverage line of the same name.

"A while back, I got a phone call saying that Jimmy Iovine, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg would like for me to record my own version of 'Gin and Juice' for the launch of their new drink, Gin&Juice," Hardy said. "I'm still in disbelief, but I am so stoked that I'm dropping my version of 'Gin and Juice' with the blessing of Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg themselves. Thankful for the opportunity."

Hardy also shared a photo on Instagram that showed him, Snoop, and Dre dressed in suits, hinting that a short film will also be coming soon.

Hardy announced that he will release a music video for the song next month.

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Longtime music collaborators and pop icon pioneers Troye Sivan and Charli XCX are teaming up once again for a highly anticipated 2024 co-headlining arena tour.

Charli XCX & Troye Sivan present: Sweat with special guest Shygirl, will be staged at iconic U.S. and Canadian venues.

British avant-pop and electronic sensation Charli XCX, fresh off the announcement of her sold-out BRAT 2024 - ARENA TOUR shows in the U.K., is gearing up for the release of her highly anticipated sixth solo album, BRAT.

Australian pop sensation Troye Sivan, known for his chart-topping hits and captivating performances, will be coming off the heels of his European arena tour in support of his critically acclaimed third album, Something to Give Each Other

One of the most dynamic duos in pop music, Troye Sivan and Charli XCX have previously worked together on smash hits such as "1999" and "2099."

Produced by Live Nation, the 21-city tour kicks off on September 14 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. After making stops across in North America including Toronto, New York, Boston, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, the tour will wrap up in Seattle at Climate Pledge Arena on October 23.

Advance presale registration for tickets is available through April 25 at sweat-tour.com. The artist presale begins on April 25 at 10 AM local time. Tickets and supplies are limited. The general on-sale will begin on April 26 at 10 AM local time at LiveNation.com.

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Killer Mike, Vince Staples and Steve Aoki are set to headline the inaugural Elsewhere Festival to be held June 21-22.

The Elsewhere Festival and Conference, which is scheduled to take place in Wichita, Kansas, will also feature performances from Lane 8, Snow Tha Product, BADBADNOTGOOD, Sudan Archives, TOKiMONSTA, and several others.

In addition to his performance, Killer Mike will appear as a speaker at the conference, addressing the need for freedom of expression.

The festival, created and produced by Wichita-based artist and music worker collective Midtopia, will aim to build community and opportunity for musicians and music workers in the Midwest.

"Midtopia was created to serve a need in Wichita, but really applies, well, elsewhere," says Midtopia CEO and director Jessie Hartke in a release. "There are so many talented artists and music workers alike, and such wonderful local scenes, but industry support is really lacking and systematically flawed."

The event will take place across local Wichita venues with one free stage open to the public. The two-day event will also see some panel discussions, various art experiences, an immersive light and sound stage, and serve as a platform for community-based artists of all kinds.

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The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced that SZA will be the 2024 recipient of the eminent Hal David Starlight Award.

SZA will be honored at the 53rd Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner, to be held on June 13 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

The Hal David Starlight Award was named in honor of SHOF Chairman Emeritus Hal David for his longtime support of young songwriters. Award recipients are gifted young songwriters who are making a significant impact in the music industry with their original songs.

SHOF Chairman Nile Rodgers said, "This is such an exciting time for songwriters and music. Phenomenal artists like Beyonce and Taylor Swift are pushing the envelope of what success looks like but who could argue that the last 2 years belong to SZA. Incredible songwriting, incredible performances, incredible artistry. She so deserves to be the 2024 recipient of the Hal David Starlight Award!"

Four-time Grammy Award winning recording artist SZA released her long-awaited sophomore album SOS in December, 2022. It earned RIAA Gold certification upon release and amassed more than 400 million streams in the U.S. during release week. SOS debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and remained in the top spot for ten non-consecutive weeks.

SHOF inductees at this year's event include Hillary Lindsey; Timbaland; Dean Pitchford; Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe of R.E.M.; and Donald Fagen and Walter Becker of Steely Dan. Master songwriter Diane Warren will be receiving the prestigious Johnny Mercer Award.

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A new documentary, Call Me Country: Beyonce & Nashville's Renaissance will stream on Max in the U.S beginning on April 26.

As Beyonce recently became the first Black woman to ever top Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, a larger conversation about what defines country music has exploded into the zeitgeist.

Produced by the CNN FlashDocs unit, Call Me Country: Beyonce & Nashville's Renaissance examines the impact of how high-profile artists like Lil Nas X and Beyonce are challenging the country music status quo and how Black artists in Nashville have been laying the foundation for this transformation for some time.

The documentary features interviews with banjo player Rhiannon Giddens, John and T.J. Osborne of Brothers Osborne, Rissi Palmer, Aaron Vance, and Denitia.

It also includes analysis from culture and country music experts including Toure, Larisha Paul, Chris Molanphy, Kyle Coroneos, Keith Hill, and Co-Directors of the Black Opry Holly G. and Tanner D.

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The Montreux Jazz Festival has announced a star-studded lineup for this year's edition, including Raye, Sting, Massive Attack, Kraftwerk, Janelle Monae, and Duran Duran.

In its 58th year, the iconic event is set for July 5 to 20 on the Lake Geneva shoreline in Montreux, Switzerland.

The 2024 lineup also features The National, Smashing Pumpkins, Andre 3000, Tyla, Justice, Air, Noname, Jon Batiste, Brittany Howard, Lenny Kravitz, Alice Cooper, Paolo Nutini, Deep Purple, Jessie Ware, Jungle, Michael Kiwanuka, Editors, Dionne Warwick, Laufey, Trombone Shorty, Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets, Paloma Faith, and more.

A ticket pre-sale for Montreux Jazz Festival 2024 begins Thursday, April 18th via the festival's website.

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The Marley Brothers have announced they will reunite and embark on a tour to honor their father Bob Marley's legacy.

The 22-date tour comes on the eve of Marley's 80th birthday in 2025 and follows the release of this year's biopic Bob Marley: One Love.

The trek, produced by Live Nation, is named "The Marley Brothers: The Legacy Tour." The tour will mark the first outing together of brothers Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani and Damian together in about two decades.

The tour is set to begin on September 5 at Festival Lawn at Deer Lake Park in Vancouver. The tour, which will have stops in cities including Phoenix, Austin, Cincinnati, New York City, Toronto, Atlanta and more, will conclude on October 5th with a show at Miami's FPL Solar Amphitheatre.

During the tour, the brothers are set to honor their father's legacy by performing both individual hits as well as Bob's classics.

The sons of Bob Marley are renowned solo artists and they collectively have 22 Grammy Awards, the latest being Julian's win for Best Reggae Album in 2024.

The Marley Brothers 2024 Tour Dates:

09/05 - Vancouver, BC @ Festival Lawn at Deer Lake Park09/06 - Ridgefield, WA @ RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater09/08 - Auburn, WA @ White River Amphitheatre09/10 - Concord, CA @ Toyota Pavilion at Concord09/11 - Chula Vista, CA @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre09/12 - Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre09/13 - Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater09/15 - Austin, TX @ Germania Insurance Amphitheater09/16 - Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavilion09/18 - Cincinnati, OH @ PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center09/19 - Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre09/22 - Queens, NY @ Forest Hills Stadium09/23 - Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center09/25 - Bridgeport, CT @ Hartford HealthCare09/26 - Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center09/27 - Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live09/29 - Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage09/30 - Laval, QC @ Place Bell10/02 - Wilmington, NC @ Live Oak Bank Pavilion10/03 - Atlanta, GA @ Lakewood Amphitheatre10/04 - Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amp10/05 - Miami, FL @ FPL Solar Amphitheatre

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