Summary

  • News updates for 24 October 2018

  • A recording emerges of late rapper XXXTentacion apparently admitting assaults

  • Tracy Chapman sues Nicki Minaj for copyright infringement

  • Kasabian: Stars turn out for Serge Pizzorno's art exhibition

  • Warning: Third party content, may contain ads

  1. Challenge acceptedpublished at 16:00 BST 24 October 2018

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    BBC Music asked us to compile some of the best music news stories around and hopefully we've done that for you all today.

    We're off home now but you can scroll down for XXXTentacion apparently admitting assaults, Tracy Chapman suing Nicki Minaj for copyright infringement and stars turning out for Kasabian guitarist Serge Pizzorno's art exhibition.

    Plus lots more including action from last night's Later... with Jools and reaction from the red carpet at the Bohemian Rhapsody premiere.

    We'll leave you with Sir Paul McCartney accepting another challenge, the #COTM challenge, which asked fans to film themselves dancing along to his latest track Come on to Me, like the stars of the song's music video.

    Groove along with Paul now if you like and we'll see you back here tomorrow at 09:00 BST.

  2. Olivia Chaney makes her Jools debutpublished at 15:59 BST 24 October 2018

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    Now as we promised earlier, some more action from last night's Later... with Jools Holland.

    It’s the end of the working day nearly so only right we give you the calming sounds of Olivia Chaney performing Roman Holiday to ease you through your commute home.

    You can catch the full extended edition of the live music show, which includes performances from the likes of Interpol, Mark Almond and former Newbie Tuesday act Another Sky, on BBC Two on Saturday night from 23:30 BST.

    Or just scroll down this page for a collab from Bugzy Malone and Rag 'n' Bone Man.

    Oh by the way... while we're on the subject of Later... remember Idles' raucous performance of their track Danny Nedelko on the show a few weeks back?

    The one where guitarist Mark Bowen unexpectedly ended up taking over Jools' trusty old piano, apparently without permission from the host.

    Of course you do...

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    Well speaking to us on the red carpet at last week's Q Awards, Bowen said he and Jools are "on good terms."

    "He was quite chatty before but then afterwards he just dashed off," he said.

    "I think he seemed OK, he said goodybe.

    "I think we're on good terms me and Jools."

    Glad to hear it.

    In case you missed it here it is again, but warning: This one is rather less soothing than Olivia above.

  3. Will the new Wireless Festival rules change the experience?published at 15:17 BST 24 October 2018

    BBC Newsbeat

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    ICYM yesterday's story regarding the changes to Wireless Festival, artists will now apparently have to follow strict curfews and no longer swear or wear offensive clothes on stage.

    Newsbeat have taken a further look into how the new swearing and clothing rules could change the festival dynamics.

    Last year's headliners were Stormzy, J. Cole and a brief cameo from Drake in lieu of DJ Khaled.

    These new rules have already caused debate on social media.

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  4. Lana Del Rey teases Machine Gun Kelly collabpublished at 15:01 BST 24 October 2018

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    Eminem fans might want to look away now, after his recent beef with MGK.

    US Lana singer has posted a video of her driving in her car while listening back to her forthcoming track with the rapper.

    On the new track, Kelly raps:

    Look, this is gonna end bad for you / I’m gonna go mad for you / I know you wanna be bad for me but I don’t wanna move too fast for you.

    Check it out above and note how Lana does not take her eyes of the road, or move too fast for anyone for that matter.

  5. Kasabian: Stars turn out for Sergio's art exhibitionpublished at 14:27 BST 24 October 2018

    Evening Standard

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    (l-r) Noel Fielding, Sergio Pizzorno and Carl Barat

    We've seen him leading indie raves with his band and scoring amazing goals in charity celeb footy matches, now Sergio Pizzorno from Kasabian had demonstrated another set of his skills by displaying his latest artwork.

    Serge told the Evening Standard, that the London exhibition - entitled Daft Apeth - represented "just another expression of what I am."

    “Music and art are kind of one [and] the same medium - creating things," he went on.

    “There was a great quote from David Bowie: ‘If you’re on safe ground, you’re already dead’.

    Sergio PizzornoImage source, Getty Images

    "You’ve got to roll the dice every now and again and step outside of your comfort zone.

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    It does make you nervous, putting it out there for everyone to see, but that’s what you crave. [This] has improved my ability to make music. It has freed me.

    Friend, comedian and occasional band member Noel Fielding turned out to see the artwork, as did Libertine Carl Barat and Kasabian fan/England footballer Peter Crouch and his model wife Abbey Clancy.

    Magician Dynamo and former boxing world champ Prince Naseem Hamed were also in attendance at the No Ho Showrooms event.

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  6. Westlife thank fans for 'amazing' comeback reactionpublished at 13:26 BST 24 October 2018

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    Blast from the past: Westlife during BBC Children in Need on November 2011

    Like Britney before them (scroll down), Westlife have thanked their fans in Belfast for an "amazing" reaction to one of their first public appearances since announcing plans to go on tour next year.

    The Irish singers, who have sold more than 44 million records worldwide, announced their comeback, album and tour, earlier this month.

    Speaking at a press event in the Ulster capital, lead singer Shane Filan said: "It was amazing, Belfast is always a little bit more spectacular, there is just something about it.

    "It's probably the main reason we are starting our tour in Belfast because we have a lot of very happy memories - 60 nights of happy memories - here which is pretty ridiculous."It's going to be louder than a 20,000-seater arena anywhere else."

    Oh Shane... we bet you say that to all the cities.

    The Twenty Tour will, which starts at the city's SSE Arena on 25 May 2019, will mark seven years since the band last stepped on stage together.

  7. Lunchtime Listen: Rag 'n' Bone Man joins Bugzy Malone for Joolspublished at 13:06 BST 24 October 2018

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    You've digested quite a lot of hard music news stories today.

    So as a treat, while you enjoy your lunch, sink your teeth into this cool collab from the Sussex singer and the Manc rapper too.

    Enjoy and we'll have more from the latest episode of Later... well, erm... later.

  8. Drake joins the gaming worldpublished at 12:20 BST 24 October 2018

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    Canadian rapper Drake, who’s built up a reputation for leaving his comfort zone and taking risks musically, has now set his sights on the gaming world.

    Alongside entertainment businessmen Scooter Braun, Drake has now invested an undisclosed amount of money into the Esports brand 100 Thieves.

    Former professional gamer and 100 Thieves owner Matt 'Nadeshot' Haag announced on his YouTube channel that he received a multi-million dollar investment, according to Gamesspot, external.

    The company also does design and production in-house and its latest apparel drops have sold out in less than 20 minutes, which sounds like a match made in heaven given how fast anything Drake has his name on seems to sell.

    Investor Scooter Braun said: “He has a clear vision for where Esports is going and how to build an amazing brand within it, and that’s why I wanted to bet on him and 100 Thieves."

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    Just in case anyone doubts Drizzy's gaming ambition, his previous risks have included:

    1. Rapping in Spanish on Bad Bunny's MIA song, external, which reached number five in the US charts.
    2. Joining former Radio 1 presenter Charlie Sloth (fresh from a night out) and dropping heat in his most viewed Fire in The Booth., external
    3. Giving away $1M during his Gods Plan video, external.

    All pretty baller moves, we're sure you'll agree.

  9. XXXTentacion appears to confess to crimes on new recordingpublished at 12:12 BST 24 October 2018

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    The late rapper, who was murdered in Miami this summer, appears to admit committing assault, domestic abuse and stabbing eight people in a secret recording obtained by US publication Pitchfork.

    Before his death, the 20-year-old was facing charges of beating and threatening his pregnant ex-girlfriend.

    On the new recording, which was reportedly taken from the Miami-Dade County state attorney’s office, the rapper is apparently heard saying: “I put my source of happiness in another person, which was a mistake initially, right?

    “But she fell through on every occasion until now. Until I started [messing] her up bruh. I started [messing] her up because she made one mistake.

    "And from there, the whole cycle went down. Now she’s scared. That girl is scared for her life. Which I understand.”

    Cleopatra Bernard accepts her son's award at the AMA'sImage source, Getty Images

    Earlier this month, XXXTentacion received a posthumous honour at the BET Hip Hop Awards, winning best new hip hop artist, and earlier picked up favourite soul/R&B album at the American Music Awards.

    His awards were accepted by his mother Cleopatra Bernard (pictured above).

    Her son will be ineligible for the same award at next year's Grammys, as his debut album 17 was released shortly outside of the eligibility period.

  10. Queen biopic: Freddie was 'conflicted, searching and lonely'published at 11:13 BST 24 October 2018

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    Bohemian Rhapsody: Freddie was 'conflicted, searching and lonely'

    The much-anticipated Freddie Mercury biopic Bohemian Rhapsody premiered at Wembley Arena on Tuesday night.

    Freddie is played by Rami Malek, best known for Mr Robot.

    Down on the red carpet he told the BBC entertainment correspondent Colin Paterson about the essentials to playing Freddie Mercury.

    "You get this idea that he's not mortal," he said.

    "So you just have to look at him from human perspective, know that he was conflicted, he was searching he was lonely, trying to struggle with his identity his own life.

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    And when he found it he had an irreverence that told everybody 'if they don't enjoy him they can get lost' and that's very much Queen

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    Listen above.

    You'll also hear Colin chatting with Roger Taylor and Brain May from the band, Gwilym Lee, who plays Brian, as well as the one and only Mike Myers, who also features in the film - which is out today.

    You may remember Mike introduced a whole new generation to Queen’s music by head-banging to the film's title track in the car in Wayne's World.

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  11. Britney thanks fans for 20 years of Baby One More Time lovepublished at 10:58 BST 24 October 2018

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    Britney Spears has thanked her "amazing fans" in an Instagram post marking 20 years since her debut hit ...Baby One More Time was released into the world.

    After we left you on Tuesday, the singer uploaded a clip showing highlights from the school gym-inspired music video, alongside the following message:

    "It’s hard to put into words what today means to me… 20 years ago, the world heard my music for the very first time!

    "So much has happened since then… but what I really want to say is thank you to my amazing fans who have been there for me since day 1.

    "Your support over the years has meant the absolute world to me!! Love you all!"

    Fans swept in on Twitter to respond to Britney directly.

    Oops, she's trending again...

    Read more

  12. Nao has Hottest Recordpublished at 10:38 BST 24 October 2018

    BBC Radio 1

    OK the cold weather is starting to creep up now and our big coats are out for the first time this year.

    Time then for a Hottest Record to warm us and it comes courtesy of London R & B singer Nao.

    Her new track, If You Ever, will appear on forthcoming album Saturn which is out on Friday.

    It features rapper 6lack and the beats were made by another Radio 1 fave Mura Masa.

    Radio 1 DJ Phil Taggart said he's "mad excited" about the track.

    Listen above and see if you feel the same.

  13. Rita Ora: 'I was obsessed with online comments'published at 10:21 BST 24 October 2018

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    Rita Ora: 'I was obsessed with online comments'

    Pop star Rita Ora says she's questioned if she's in the right career at times after being made a victim of cyberbullying.

    The Anywhere singer said: "Earlier in my career I was completely obsessed with the comments and I saw some hurtful horrible things that made me think twice about do I even want to do music or whatever."

    Listen above.

    Rita was talking at the launch of the The CyberSmile Foundation's anti-cyber bullying campaign, where she was joined by model/actress Cara Delevingne.

  14. Tracy Chapman sues Nicki Minaj for copyright infringementpublished at 09:57 BST 24 October 2018

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    The Baby Can I Hold You singer is suing the New York rapper for copyright infringement for her use of the track without permission.

    In a federal court in Los Angeles, Tracy's lawyers claim that Nicki copied the lyrics and melody to the 1988 track on her own song, Sorry, featuring Nas.

    Earlier in the summer Nicki - real name Onika Tanya Maraj - put out a plea on social media to Tracy to allow her to use the sample on her latest album Queen.

    Nicki MinajImage source, Getty Images

    Now, according to papers obtained by Rolling Stone, external magazine, Chapman alleges that her representatives “repeatedly denied Maraj after-the-fact requests to use the Composition.”

    The track didn't make the album in the end for legal reasons but it did get some airplay on US radio and caused a lot of Nicki's fans online to pressure Tracy into giving her permission.

    'Sorry, no,' seems to remain her answer.

    Read more.

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  15. Our time has comepublished at 09:24 BST 24 October 2018

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    Hello again everyone and welcome back to MNL.

    Today we intend to rock your world with all the biggest and best music news stories.

    So open your eyes, look up to the skies and see what's coming up:

    • Action and reaction from the Queen biopic premiere
    • Tracy Chapman sues Nicki Minaj for copyright infringement
    • Britney Spears gets totes emosh as her Baby One More Time turns 20
    • Rita Ora questions her pop career after receiving abuse from online trolls
    • Westlife thank fans in Belfast for an "amazing" reaction to their upcoming tour plans
    • Plus loads more including Drake now co-owning a professional Esports company

    Let's do it...