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Prince Estate Shares Unreleased Version Of ‘I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man’

The Prince Estate shared the previously unreleased original version of Prince‘s “I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man” on July 16.

The stripped-down version will be part of the upcoming reissue of Prince’s 1987 double-album Sign O’ the Times.

After recording the original version at Hollywood Sound Recorders, Studio A on May 23, 1979, Prince did the song again in 1986 while working on his Dream Factory and Crystal Ball using the same verses and chorus on both renditions. The projects later got morphed into Sing O’ the Times, which peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard 200.

The song in the album is lengthier due to the addition of a guitar solo and instrumental breaks. According to a press statement, “I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man” is “the oldest recording” found on the upcoming reissue.

The Sign O’ the Times reissue, due out on September 25, will feature more than 45 unreleased studio recordings, a disc compiling the album’s mixes, edits and B-sides, will also contain a 1987 live gig in Utrecht, and a concert film from Prince’s New Year’s Eve 1987 show at Paisley Park.

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Nicki Minaj Is Pregnant

The rapper announced that she and husband Kenneth Petty are expecting their first child together.

Nicki’s relationship with Petty are controversial to say the least. Minaj and Petty were married in 2019 and Petty was arrested in March for failing to register as a sex offender in California. He previously served four years in prison as a Level 2 sex offender after he was found guilty of raping a 16 year old girl, who he held at knifepoint, in 1994.

Minaj posted the photo above, with Petty, on her Instagram, February 27, 2020

Rihanna, Jay-Z & More Join Call For Justice For Danroy Henry

Danroy “DJ” Henry

Rihanna, Jay-Z, Pharrell Williams, and others have asked the Department of Justice to re-examine the killing of Danroy “DJ” Henry, a black student at Pace University who was shot dead by a white police officer in 2010.

In a letter addressed to U.S. Attorney General William Barr, the group has asked the Department of Justice to reevaluate whether racial discrimination was the reason behind Henry’s death.

“If it did… deliver the justice that restores this young man’s reputation, while giving hope to other young Black men who are just like him and desperate for change,” the letter says.

On October 17, 2010, police were called to respond to a fight outside a Westchester County sports bar where Henry, a 20-year-old college football player, was out celebrating with his teammates.

According to news reports, Henry was unarmed and in his car when officer Aaron Hess approached him. Hess claims that Henry sped towards the officer in his car, at which point Hess shot Henry.

Henry’s family filed a civil lawsuit against Hess and another officer, alleging that they pulled Henry from the car, handcuffed him and left him on the ground to bleed to death.

Megan Thee Stallion Clears The Air, She Was Not Arrested… She Was Shot!

MEGAN THEE STALLION says she was shot multiple times in Hollywood last weekend. It supposedly went down after she was at a party at KYLIE JENNER’s house with rapper TORY LANEZ.

Here’s what we know: Tory was arrested during a shots fired investigation at about 4:30 A.M. Sunday. He was booked for having a concealed firearm, but it’s unclear if he was actually doing any shooting.

Megan Thee Stallion took to Instagram to clarify what went down over the weekend after she left Kylie Jenner’s house party.

Megan said, “The narrative that is being reported about Sunday’s morning events are innacurrate and I’d like to set the record straight. On Sunday morning, I suffered gunshot wounds, as a result of a crime that was committed against me and done with intention to physically harm me. I was never arrested, the police officers drove me to the hospital where I underwent surgery to remove the bullets. I’m incredibly grateful to be alive and that I’m expected to make a full recovery, but it was important for me to clarify the details about this traumatic night. I’m currently focused on my recovery, so I can return back to my life and back to making music as soon as possible.”

Kygo Announces Collab With Tina Turner On Remix Of ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It’

Kygo posted on Twitter on Monday that his collab with Tina Turner on a remix of her “What’s Love Got to Do With It” will be out on July 17.

“Can’t believe I’m releasing a collab with [Tina Turner] this Friday!” wrote the Norwegian DJ/producer. “‘What’s Love Got To Do With It’ is one of my all time favorite songs, and it feels surreal to get the opportunity to work with such a legendary artist!”

The “What’s Love Got to Do With It” original is part of Turner’s 1984 LP, Private Dancer, and was her first and only song to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. The song won three Grammys for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1985.

Last year, Kygo released a remix of Whitney Houston‘s cover of the 1986 Steve Winwood hit, “Higher Love,” using 30-year-old archival Whitney vocals and remastered them into a brand-new track. The song went on to hit No. 1 on Billboard‘s Dance Clubs Songs chart.

Justin Timberlake Joins Call For Removal Of Confederate Statues

Justin Timberlake added his voice to the growing demand for the removal of confederate monuments and memorabilia amid national anti-racism protests.

Timberlake wrote on Instagram that his home state of Tennessee also happens to be the home of many confederate monuments.

According to him, people protest racism in America because the country was built by men who believed in and benefited from racism.

“There are roughly 1,848 confederate statues of in the US. More than half are in The South, and it’s not acceptable. No one should be protecting the legacies of confederate leaders and slave owners,” the 39 year-old singer added.

In his opinion, to move forward, these monuments must come down.

“Removing these statues does not erase our country’s vile history of oppression – removing them is a symbol of respect for Black people in America and it’s a step towards progress and actual equality for all,” Timberlake wrote.

Posthumous Juice WRLD Album Due Out Friday, New Collab With Halsey Released!

Juice WRLD‘s first posthumous album Legends Never Die is set to release on Friday, July 10, via Grade A/Interscope Records. “Life Is A Mess,” a single from the album featuring Halsey, has also dropped.

“Ah, sometimes life’s a mess,” the pair sing during the chorus, “I get high when I’m upset/I remember when me and love ain’t click/Looking for something real, then I found it.”

“Life Is a Mess” is Juice’s third posthumous single following “Righteous” and “Tell Me U Luv Me.”

In a statement, Juice’s estate revealed details regarding the upcoming album.

“This Friday we will be honoring the life and art of Juice Wrld by releasing his album, Legends Never Die,” the post reads. “We feel that this collection of 15 songs best represents the music Juice was in the process of creating.”

“The album shines a light on the collaborators that meant so much to Juice and deeply impacted his musical process,” the statement continues. ‘Juice dedicated his music to his fans and, now more than ever, we hope this album brings some reprieve to everyone during these unsettling times. Please join us in celebrating Juice’s life by enjoying this album. Juice’s legacy will live forever; Legends Never Die.”

Juice WRLD ft. Halsey – Life’s A Mess (Official Visualizer)

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Decatur Alabama City Council Passes Mask Ordinance

Decatur City Council has passed a mask ordinance at a special called city council meeting.

The vote passed 3-2.

An ordinance would make wearing a mask the law and anyone not wearing a mask could be fined.

Beyoncé Ties Michael Jackson’s Record For Top 40 Hits

Beyoncé has tied with King of Pop Michael Jackson‘s record 40 Top 40 hits after her “Black Parade” debuted at No. 37 on Billboard Hot 100.

“Black Parade” topped the Digital Song Sales chart with 18,000 downloads sold in the week ending June 25, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data.

“Black Parade” earned 7.8 million U.S. streams in the week ending June 25, while recording 4.4 million impressions in all-format audience on Radio play chart. The track also debuted at No. 18 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

Beyoncé earned her first top 40 through a featured turn on Jay-Z‘s “’03 Bonnie and Clyde,” which peaked at No. 6 in 2002. Seven of her singles have topped the chart, including this year’s guest turn on Megan Thee Stallion‘s “Savage.”

Mars Music Hall Local Lineup Series

MARS MUSIC HALL

SERIES:
Friday, July 10, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – The Josh Allison Band
Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – Free Range
Friday, July 17, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – 5ive O’Clock Charlie
Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – JED Eye
Friday, July 24, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – Midlife Chrysler
Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – TBA
Friday, July 31, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – TBA
Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – Meredith
Friday, August 7, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – TBA
Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – TBA
Friday, August 14, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – The Dale Thomas Band
Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – TBA
Friday, August 21, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – TBA
Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – TBA
Friday, August 28, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – Seducing Alice
Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – TBA
Friday, September 4, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – The Clay Jones Band
Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – Luke & Jay

FREE

We’re excited to introduce the Mars Music Hall Local Lineup Series! This is a free concert series featuring local artists that will follow state guidelines for social distancing and entertainment venue protocols.

The Mars Music Hall Local Lineup Series is free to the public and provides a great place to see live local music performed in the new state-of-the-art venue! The end date for this series is not set.

Kicking off the Mars Music Hall Local Lineup Series is talented local artist Josh Allison Band!

For the Local Lineup Series, round tables of eight will be setup downstairs, with seating upstairs reorganized and limited to accommodate the six-foot social distancing guidelines. Seating is limited to 300 guests.

Each local show in the series will begin at 7:00 p.m. and last until approximately 10:00 p.m. The bars inside Mars will be open and guests will be encouraged to migrate between Mars and Rhythm on Monroe.