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“The Greatest Showman” Soundtrack Was 2018 Top Selling Album

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It looks like people never got enough of The Greatest Showman soundtrack in 2018, after the album sold the most copies in 2018 than any other albums.

Released by Atlantic Records on December 8, 2017, “Greatest Showman Soundtrack” racked up 1.3 million in album sales, becoming the only album that sold more than a million during the year, BuzzAngle Music reports.

The Greatest Showman: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the soundtrack for the film of the same name, which similarly had an impressive run at the boxoffice. Inspired by the story of american showman P. T. Barnum, the film grossed over $434 million worldwide.

In fact, the album sold more than double the the no.2 seller of the year, “A Star Is Born” Soundtrack which sold 525,000 units. This means the top two sellers of 2018 are both soundtracks. Justin Timberlake’s “Man of the Woods,” was third with 377,000.

The data accumulate sales of the album tracks as well as sales of pure album units. When taking streaming into account, the list slightly reshuffles.

On the overall listener album consumption which includes streaming, “The Greatest Showman” ranks at a still impressive no.4, right behind Drake (Scorpion), Post Malone (Beerbongs & Bentleys) and XXXTentacion (Question Mark).

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Eminem And Kanye West Top Spotify’s Workout Songs Ever

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In case you’re looking to get fit in 2019, you might want to check out Eminem And Kanye West’s discography to get you motivated. That seems to be what many tune in to.

According Spotify, Eminem’s 2002 track “Till I Collapse” is the most played workout song of all time. This is the third year in the row that the song has led the list.

Eminem also took the second spot with “Lose Yourself,” the hit song from the soundtrack of 2002 film 8 Mile which the rapper also starred in. The song is also the first hip-hop song to receive an academy award for best original song (2003).

Following the Eminem tracks are Kanye West’s “Stronger” and “Power” which placed third and fourth respetively, while Macklemore & Ryan Lewis track “Can’t Hold Us” completes the top 5.

Its not really a surprise that the three rappers topped the list, as hip-hop continues to dominate 2018’s music landscape.

The figures were taken from the 43.5 million workout-themed Spotify playlists which also calculated the top workout songs by gender (“Uptown Funk” for females, “Till I Collapse” for males), most active countries, and months in 2018 when listeners are most active.

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New Order Announce Box Set Release

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New Order is set to release a box set for their 1981 debut album “Movement”, the English band announced on Wednesday. The box set will be out on April 5, 2019 via Rhino.

The box set will include the remastered album on vinyl LP with the original iconic sleeve that was designed by Peter Saville, and CD as well as previously unreleased songs, a DVD of live performances and TV appearances, and a hardcover book, all in a lift off lid box.

Preceding the release of the box set, the band is set to reissue four 12 inch singles “Ceremony (version 1),” “Ceremony (version 2),” “Everything’s Gone Green,” and “Temptation” which arrives on March 8th.

New Order last released an album in 2015 with “Music Complete, their tenth studio album.

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Travis Scott Announces Second Leg of “Astroworld” Tour

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Travis Scott is set to continue his successful Astroworld: Wish You Here tour through 2019, the rapper announced on Twitter on Monday.

The second leg of the tour will begin in Vancouver, BC on January 25 and will conclude in Charlotte, NC on March 24. The additional dates also include stops in San Diego, Houston, Chicago, Montreal and Tampa among others.

Scott recently hit number one on Billboard Hot 100 with “Sicko Mode”, the second single from his third studio album, “Astroworld”. The critically acclaimed album debuted a the top the US Billboard 200 last August.

Tickets for the new dates of the ‘Astroworld: Wish You Were Here Tour’ will go on sale December 20 at 10 a.m. PST. Visit ticketmaster.com for full details.

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Marco Antonio Solís Announces U.S. Dates For His 2019 ‘Y La Historia Continúa’ Tour

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Romantic idol, Marco Antonio Solís, one of the most celebrated, legendary and beloved figures in Latin music due to his authenticity, modesty and his more than four decades of uninterrupted career, returns to the United States with a new chapter in his successful and spectacular tour ‘Y La Historia Continúa’.

The iconic singer-songwriter has announced a long list of 2019 dates across the United States co-produced by Live Nation and VIVA Tu Música, which will take him back to cities where adoring fans have always welcomed him with open arms, as well as places he will be visiting for the first time since he toured with ‘Los Bukis.’

Tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, December 14th at 12pm local time at Ticketmaster.com. Citi is the official presale credit card for the Y La Historia Continúa Tour. As such, Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase U.S. presale tickets beginning Tuesday, December 11th at 12pm local time until Thursday, December 13th at 10pm local time through Citi’s Private Pass program.
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Hozier Announces North American Tour For Spring 2019

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Hozier has announced that he is hitting the road for a spring 2019 headlining tour, dubbed “Wasteland Baby! Tour, in support of his upcoming album of the same name. The album is his follow-up to his self-titled debut which included his smash single, “Take Me to Church”.

The 26-date trek is set to commence in Buffalo, New York on March 10th, and ends in Spokane, Washington on April 14th. The tour includes stops in Charlotte, NC, Atlanta, GA, Dallas, TX and Las Vegas, NV among others.

“Very excited to announce the US tour which will coincide with the release of the new album, Wasteland, Baby!,” the singer announced on Twitter. “I’ve enjoyed incredible support from fans in North America and I am thrilled to be going back there soon to play this music live. http://www.hozier.com”

Tickets are set to go on this coming Friday, December 14th.

Ticket purchases will include Wasteland, Baby!, Hozier’s, the Irish singer and songwriter’s upcoming sophomore album, the release date of which is yet to be announced. For an additional charge, fans can also upgrade to an LP version.

Hozier recently teased back in September in Dublin a single “Movement,” which he co-produced with Markus Dravs.

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Papa Roach Announce 2019 Tour

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California rock band Papa Roach has announced their summer 2019 headlining “Who Do You Trust? Tour” and special guests Asking Alexandria and Bad Wolves will be joining them.

So far, the band will play in 12 shows which starts at Southside Ballroom in Dallas, TX on July 27 and ends in Las Vegas, NV on September 1, with stops in Asbury Park in NJ, Grand Rapids, MI and Chicago, IL among others.

More dates is expected to be added soon.

The tour is in support of their upcoming upcoming tenth studio album “Who Do You Trust?,” which is scheduled for release on January 18, 2019 via Eleven Seven Music.

Here is the current dates for Papa Roach’s “WHO DO YOU TRUST? TOUR”:

July 27, 2019 – Dallas, TX – Southside Ballroom
July 28, 2019 – Houston, TX – Smart Financial Center
July 30, 2019 – San Antonio, TX – Sunken Gardens Amphitheater
Aug 2, 2019 – Atlanta, GA – The Roxy
Aug 4, 2019 – Charlotte, NC – Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheater
Aug 7, 2019 – Philadelphia, PA – Metropolitan Opera House
Aug 9, 2019 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage
Aug 16, 2019 – Detroit, MI – Freedom Hill Amphitheater
Aug 20, 2019 – Grand Rapids, MI – 20 Monroe Live
Aug 23, 2019 – Chicago, IL – Aragon Ballroom
Aug 28, 2019 – Salt Lake City, UT – Union Event Center
Sept 1, 2019 – Las Vegas, NV – Downtown Event Center

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Grammy Awards 2019: Complete Nominations List

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Nominations for the 2019 Grammy Awards were announced on Friday morning, with Kendrick Lamar leading the pack with eight nods, followed by Drake with seven nominations.

Both artists scored noms in album of the year, record of the year and song of the year categories. Cardie B bagged five nods including album for the year for her acclaimed debut studio album “Invasion of Privacy”.

The 2019 Grammy Awards is set to take place on Sunday, February 10th, 2019 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The show is returning to LA after a one year stint in New York City last year.

“We are delighted to host the world’s premier music event back in our hometown and look forward to celebrating the remarkable musical contributions made by songwriters, producers, engineers, mixers and recording artists,” said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the Recording Academy.

The show is set to broadcast on CBS at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT.

Album of the Year:
Cardi B feat. Bad Bunny and J Balvin – Invasion of Privacy
Brandi Carlile – By the Way I Forgive You
Drake – Scorpion
Janelle Monáe – Dirty Computer
H.E.R. – H.E.R.
Kacey Musgraves – Golden Hour
Post Malone – Beerbongs & Bentleys
Kendrick Lamar and Various Artists – Black Panther

Record of the Year:
Cardi B – “I Like It”
Brandi Carlile – “The Joke”
Childish Gambino – “This is America”
Drake – “God’s Plan”
Kendrick Lamar and SZA – “All the Stars”
Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper – “Shallow”
Post Malone and 21 Savage – “Rockstar”
Zedd and Maren Morris – “The Middle”

Song of the Year:
Kendrick Lamar and SZA – “All the Stars”
Ella Mai – “Boo’d Up”
Drake – “God’s Plan”
Shawn Mendes – “In My Blood”
Brandi Carlile – “The Joke”
Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper – “Shallow”
Childish Gambino – “This is America”
Zedd and Maren Morris – “The Middle”

Best New Artists:
Chloe x Halle
Luke Combs
Greta Van Fleet
H.E.R.
Dua Lipa
Margo Price
Bebe Rexha
Jorja Smith

Best Solo Pop Performance:
Beck – “Colors”
Camila Cabello – “Havana”
Ariana Grande – “God Is A Woman”
Lady Gaga – “Joanne (Where Do You Think You’re Goin’?)”
Post Malone – “Better Now”

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Nirvana’s “MTV Unplugged” Turns 25

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On November 18, 1993, at the height of their popularity, the rock band Nirvana recorded a live acoustic performance at Sony Music Studios in New York City. This was just a few months after their third and final studio album, “In Utero,” topped the charts. This iconic album celebrated its 25th anniversary this week.

Released months after the death of the band’s frontman, Kurt Cobain, “MTV Unplugged in New York” became one of the most acclaimed albums in the band’s discography and is hailed as one of the best live albums of all time.

With its stripped-down set and acoustic format, the MTV performance contrasted with the band’s established grunge image and their typically intense alternative tracks. This surprised and frustrated many who had expected them to play their hits with roaring guitars that day.

However, in the wake of Cobain’s death, the unplugged recording poignantly captured that particular moment in the band’s history. In retrospect, there was an unsettling solemnity that eerily seemed to anticipate the tragedy that would unfold the following year. The crystal chandelier and black candles on stage only added to this ambiance.

Stylistically, this performance showcased a different side of the band, which greatly enriched their legacy. It not only encapsulated Cobain at his artistic zenith but also revealed a vulnerability and intimacy seldom seen in his other performances throughout the band’s career.

Besides “All Apologies” and “Come As You Are,” the album consists of a mix of the band’s lesser-known tracks and covers of songs by David Bowie, Lead Belly, The Vaselines, and Meat Puppets.

The album’s timelessness can be attributed precisely to these reasons.

True to form, the album debuted at number one on the Billboard album charts and later received a 5x platinum certification in the US. Critics lauded the work, and it eventually won the Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album.

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Metallica Donate $100K To Aid California Wildfire Relief Efforts

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As Metallica urges its fans to donate for the relief efforts, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers are doing their part by donating $100,000, made through their All Within My Hands non-profit foundation.

“Sadly once again communities in California are experiencing historically devastating wild fires in both the Northern and Southern parts of the state,” the iconic band wrote in a statement Friday on allwithinmyhands.org.

“All Within My Hands has made a $50,000 donation each to the North Valley Community Foundation and the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation; both agencies provide service to victims at evacuation centers and other much needed relief. We would like to encourage you to join us in supporting those in need and our first responders in any way you can by donating money, non-perishable food, clothing and other supplies or by giving your time volunteering or providing temporary housing. Every little bit helps.”

The foundation also posted on its Twitter page: “California is experiencing tragic wild fires. AWMH gave $50k to @NVCF & @LAFDFoundation. We encourage you to support those in need & first responders: donate money, non-perishable food, clothing, supplies or volunteer time/housing. https://nvcf.org http://supportlafd.org.”

If anyone is interested, you may reach out to to the North Valley Community Foundation and the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation.

The wildfires, which began on November 8, have so far reportedly claimed 77 lives with hundreds still unaccounted for, and destroyed structures in LA and Ventura countie, and tens of thousands of acres burned.

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