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Dear Class of 2020 [YouTube]: Graduating Amid Protests and Pandemic

Stars recognized and encouraged this year's graduating class, in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter protests, in YouTube's "Dear Class of 2020," Sunday, June 7.
Lady Antebellum: Owning The Nights Since 2006

Lady Antebellum is behind the famous hits "Need You Now," "Bartender," and "I Run to You." The group has proven time and again that they are among the best acts up until today.
5 Tearjerking Songs Inspired by Dads

Fathers have always been the image of strength and reliability. They often had to meet expectations to provide for the family, know how to work around the house, and keep mom and the kids safe from harm. Despite being stoic and strict most of the time, they are human beings like the rest of us. Here are 5 tearjerking tracks inspired by dads.
Jay-Z Lends Private Jet to Ahmaud Arbery's Lawyers

The lawyers representing Ahmaud Arbery's family extended their gratitude to Jay-Z and his Roc Nation for sending them a private jet last Thursday, June 4.
“I Want Justice:” Paul McCartney Speaks Out About George Floyd

Paul McCartney has spoken about George Floyd's death. The Beatle expressed support for the victims of racism and called for justice in a Facebook post Friday, June 5.
British Rapper IAMDDB Releases Positive Vibes With "Quarantine"

IAMDDB has released a slow-jam about love with "Quarantine," uploaded on her social media channels Thursday, June 4.
Panic! at the Disco: Writing Sins Not Tragedies Since 2004

Panic! at the Disco remains one of the most recognizable acts since they first broke through the mainstream music scene back in the late 2000s. First formed by childhood friends and now a solo project, a lot of changes have happened backstage but the name remains known to all.
"Don't Grow Up Soon:" 5 Songs Written By Fathers For Their Children

A father and his child share a unique bond. No amount of hard and heavy work would keep these men from fawning over their little bundles of joy. Some fathers scream in joy. Some fathers, however, get so inspired that they immortalize their feelings in song.Here are some of the most successful songs that these father-musicians have written for their children.
“No God For The Damn That I Don’t Give”: Elvis Costello Releases New Song

Post-punk icon Elvis Costello has unveiled his timely new single, "No Flag," together with an animated lyric video a little past midnight, June 5.
Kanye West to Help the Families of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor

After staying silent for the past few weeks, Kanye West has finally taken action to support the African-American community, starting with the families of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor.
N.W.A.: Gangsta Rap Pioneers Straight Outta Compton

National outrage sparked protests across the country, with the hacktivist group Anonymous hacking Chicago police radios to play N.W.A's "F**k Tha Police." The gangsta rap song remains as relevant today as it was released back in 1988 and with it. Even though the group has long disbanded, their name still hovers over the subjects of police brutality and racial inequality.
Chris Trousdale of DreamStreet Dies Due to COVID-19, Here's A Look into His Career

Chris Trousdale, former member of the short-lived pop boyband DreamStreet, died Tuesday, June 2. He was 34. While no official cause of death has announced, his former bandmate Jesse McCartney said he died from Covid-19.
K-Pop Fans Hijack #WhiteLivesMatter to Drown Out Racist Posts

K-Pop fandoms have stepped out of promoting their idols to hijack the #whitelivesmatter hashtag and drown out racist statements with Korean "fancams" on Wednesday, June 3.
A Breath of Heaven: Revisiting Amy Grant's Music After Her Successful Heart Surgery

As Amy Grant successfully corrected her medical condition; the world can keep on looking forward to her music. Here are some of the albums released by "The Queen of Christian Pop" to shed light in the middle of these trying times:
The Tale Goes On: 4 Songs And Their Sequels

Some songs, like any other form of expression, is often used to deliver a story. And with the creative labor involved, plus the record label and airtime restrictions, not everyone can release lengthy narratives such as in Don Mclean's "American Pie," Green Day's "Jesus of Suburbia," or Bob Dylan's "Murder Most Foul." Here are four songs that shared a story and later spawned its own sequel.
Daft Punk: The Duo Was Human After All

One of the most recognizable acts in the electronic music scene from the late 90s is Daft Punk. The larger-than-life android duo of French musicians Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter has been defined by their fusion of electronic music and its branches, from house music to disco.
6 Pre-Fame Jobs of Your Favorite Music Icons

Perhaps rock stars are actually made, not born. Even as they have realized that music is the path they will take, the world doesn't immediately grant them hit songs and best-selling albums. Before their music showered them with lots of greens, here are some of the musicians who worked day jobs while waiting for the right opportunity.
Jay-Z and Roc Nation Publish Newspaper Ads Honoring George Floyd

Jay-Z, his entertainment agency Roc Nation, and its philanthropic arm Team Roc, have taken out newspaper ads all over the country to honor George Floyd on Tuesday, June 2.
5 Bands That Started as Side Projects

Whatever the case may be, they are called side projects mainly because that's what they are supposed to be - a side project - instead of their main projects. However, there are cases when these supposed experiments or passion projects turn into something big. Here are five big acts that started out at someone else's side project.
Prog-Rock Icon Peter Gabriel "Horrified" By George Floyd's Murder

Musician and activist Peter Gabriel, the original lead vocalist for prog-rock band Genesis, condemns the death of George Floyd in a Twitter statement Monday, June 1.
The Show Must Be Paused: Entertainment Companies Suspend Business on "Black Out Tuesday"

The US entertainment industry is taking a day off to show solidarity with the "Black Out Tuesday," June 2.
Tokyo Jetz Apologizes for "Insensitive" George Floyd Joke

Rapper Tokyo Jetz issued an emotional apology after mocking George Floyd's death in an online video Monday, June 1.
David Guetta Slammed For Honoring George Floyd with Martin Luther King Remix

A good intention was apparently lost in translation when EDM icon David Guetta was recently slammed as "tone deaf" as he tried to remember George Floyd by dropping a Martin Luther King Remix.
Spandau Ballet: Through the Barricades

One of the most iconic bands of the New Romantic Era, Spandau Ballet has provided the world with timeless classics such as "Gold" and "True." The Islington, London act was made up mostly of guitarist Gary Kemp, his bassist brother Martin Kemp, sax player Steve Norman, drummer John Keeble, and vocalist Tony Hadley, later succeeded by Ross William Wild.
Universal Music Group To Launch Social Justice Task Force Following George Floyd Protests

Following the nationwide protests over George Floyd's death, leading music company Universal Music Group (UMG) will be launching its own task force to oversee social justice initiatives, Variety reported Sunday, May 31.
Gospel Singers Kirk Franklin and Fred Hammond Delivers a "Healing" Verzuz Battle

Gospel singers Kirk Franklin and Fred Hammond delivered a meaningful, calming musical session with the latest edition of Verzuz, Sunday evening, May 31.
The Music Industry To Observe "Black Out Tuesday" Together With Black Lives Matter Movement

The music industry is set to take a stand with the Black Lives Matter movement on "Black Out Tuesday," June 2, according to separate statements issued by various record labels.
Black Lives Matter: 4 Songs Against Racism and Oppression From The Last Decade

As "Black Lives Matter" echo once more from the streets to the Internet following the death of George Floyd, music has been one of the things holding people together. Here are four songs from the last decade calling out systemic oppression, police brutality, and racism.
Growing Response to George Floyd's Death: Taylor Swift, Eminem, T.I., Bon Iver

Rappers Eminem and T.I. both have encouraged their fans to act following the death of George Floyd, while Bon Iver donated to Minneapolis charities Friday, May 29.
Bob Kulick of Kiss, Meatloaf, and SpongeBob Dies At 70, Here's A Look at His Works

Bob Kulick, the guitarist who performed with Kiss, Lou Reed, and Meatloaf, dies at 70, his brother, Bruce, announced on social media Friday, May 29.