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This past week has just been brimming with a whole lot of news and drama. So, we're here to take you through all the latest happenings from the music world. From new releases to dance challenges to controversies, take a look at all that went down over the past few days.
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1. Jennifer Lopez faced off against Jimmy Fallon for a Tik Tok dance challenge. You can imagine how that went down. JLo also gushed about her love for Barbra Streisand, her Kids' latest obsession with the Tik Tok app and finally, she revealed who the mystery man in her gym selfie was!
Photo Credit: Jennifer Lopez Official Instagram
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2. Baekhyun, from the Kpop band EXO, finally released his second mini album, titled 'Delight'. This one arrived with the vibrant, sensual music video for his lead single, "Candy". The album's got a good 7 tracks that you can, well, delight in.
Photo Credit: Baekhyun Official Instagram
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3. Billie Eilish just released her short film, titled, ‘Not My Responsibility’. This was premiered during the opening night of her 2020 Miami concert and it shows us Billie stripping down to a striking spoken-word track. It addresses public perception and the constant oversexualization prevelant in the music industry.
Photo Credit: Paras Griffin
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4. This week, Doja Cat once again came under fire for allegedly making past racist remarks online. The artist put out a statement on Instagram in response to this backlash. This issue also raised questions about 'cancel culture' and its toxic nature.
Photo Credit: Doja Cat Official Instagram
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5. An LA based design company has just put out some revolutionary, rather Iron Man-like technology. 'Production Club' has built a prototype of a full body, personal protective equipment (PPE) suit called the 'Micrashell'. The suit aims at providing concertgoers with assured protection in a post-COVID 19 world.
Photo Credit: Production Club Official Instagram
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6. Here's what we know about Lil Nas X's upcoming album: it is 82% done according to his recent Twitter update. And, he's looking for some help when it comes to naming it. Luckily, fans across the globe have come to his rescue.
Photo Credit: Lil Nas X Official Instagram
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7. Lady Gaga finally dropped her full length studio album, 'Chromatica'. This one's got a whopping 16 tracks and features quite the star cast - Ariana Grande, BLACKPINK and Elton John. It won't be long before quite a few numbers from this album begin to soar through the charts.
Photo Credit: Lady Gaga Official Instagram
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8. Not long after joining the one billion club on YouTube, Tones & I
unveiled the cheeky music video for her latest single "Ur So F**king Cool". The video takes a not-so-subtle jab at influencers and their daily shenanigans.
Photo Credit: Tones & I Official Instagram
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10. And finally, we’re wrapping things up with Lil Wayne, because he just blessed us with not one but 8 new tracks. From Doja Cat to Lil Uzi Vert, his deluxe edition of the ‘Funeral’ LP, featured quite the star cast.
Photo Credit: Lil Wayne Official Instagram
By: Nina Karun
