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Music notes: Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift and more

Saturday, April 1 by Lakes Media Music News

Ed Sheeran's new song "Eyes Closed" has become his 14th U.K. number one single. According to the Official Singles Chart, only The Beatles and Elvis have topped the charts more times. Ed is tied with two other artists for third... Read More.

Simply Red drops new single, “Shades 22,” from upcoming album ‘Time’

Saturday, April 1 by Lakes Media Music News

Simply Red is back with new music. The band just shared the new track “Shades 22,” which is the second single off their upcoming new album, Time, which drops May 26.“When we were in lockdown, I went, well, jeez, who am I actually? What makes... Read More.

Steven Tyler seeks to have sexual assault lawsuit dismissed

Saturday, April 1 by Lakes Media Music News

In December, a woman named Julia Holcomb filed a lawsuit in California accusing Steven Tyler of sexual assault, assault and battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Well, now Tyler is seeking to have the suit dismissed. Deadline reports that in legal documents seeking the dismissal,... Read More.

Oh “Snap!” Rosa Linn is back with new music and new tour dates

Friday, March 31 by Lakes Media Music News

Rosa Linn is going to open for Ed Sheeran this summer, but before that, she's got some new music to share with fans.The Armenian singer, whose song "Snap" went viral last year, has released a new song and video, "Never... Read More.

Watch Kelsea Ballerini’s hilariously dramatic “IF YOU GO DOWN (I’M GOIN’ DOWN TOO)” video

Friday, March 31 by Lakes Media Music News

Class, style, fashion, Southern charm and malice are humorously highlighted in Kelsea Ballerini's new music video for "IF YOU GO DOWN (I'M GOIN' DOWN TOO)." Directed by Patrick Tracy, the cinematic visualizer features Kelsea as a happy-go-lucky woman who enjoys quality time with her tale-telling girlfriends in the... Read More.

Charlie Puth enlists Dan + Shay for “That’s Not How This Works”

Friday, March 31 by Lakes Media Music News

Charlie Puth has tapped hit country duo Dan + Shay for his new song, "That's Not How This Works." Penned by Charlie, Jordan Reynolds and Dan Smyers of Dan + Shay, the searing heartbreak tune centers around a protagonist who struggles to heal from a breakup because of an ex who's... Read More.

Nashville notes: Parker McCollum on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ + Griffen Palmer’s “Unlearn”

Friday, March 31 by Lakes Media Music News

Parker McCollum appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on March 30 to perform "Handle On You." The single is currently number four and rising on the country charts. Watch Parker's performance on YouTube and check out photos from his visit on

Lupe Fiasco lands fellowship at Yale University

Friday, March 31 by Lakes Media Music News

Lupe Fiasco will be taking his talents to Yale University, where he's secured a fellowship.“Proud to announce I’ve been chosen to be a Saybrook Fellow at my OTHER favorite school in the whole wide world outside of MIT…@Yale,” Lupe informed fans Thursday. He... Read More.

Ticketmaster canceled sales of 7,000 Cure tickets, Robert Smith says

Friday, March 31 by Lakes Media Music News

As Robert Smith's battle with Ticketmaster continues, the Cure frontman now says that the company has canceled 7,000 tickets purchased for the band's upcoming North American tour.In a tweet published Friday, which deviated from his usual all-caps style, Smith writes, "Approx 7k tickets across... Read More.

Neil Diamond says he’s only accepted his 2018 Parkinson’s diagnosis “in the last few weeks”

Friday, March 31 by Lakes Media Music News

Neil Diamond announced in 2018 that he'd be retiring from performing live due to a Parkinson's disease diagnosis, but on this weekend's episode of CBS Sunday Morning, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer admits he only recently came to terms with his medical condition.

Queen + Adam Lambert add more Rhapsody Tour dates

Friday, March 31 by Lakes Media Music News

Queen + Adam Lambert have added more dates to their North American Rhapsody Tour.The band has added eight new dates “due to overwhelming fan demand,” including second shows in Baltimore, New York, Boston, St. Paul, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco and Los Angeles. The tour now features... Read More.

After changing boyfriends, Avril Lavigne’s changing houses

Friday, March 31 by Lakes Media Music News

Looks like her romantic partner isn't the only change Avril Lavigne is making in her life. The Dirt website reports she's putting her ocean-view Malibu mansion up for sale for $12 million.Avril paid just under $8 million for the three-quarters-of-an-acre spread... Read More.