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Nick Cannon Presents: Future Superstars is a new docuseries soon to be released by Nick Cannon and VH1. 

The upcoming show will follow the journey of nine emerging artists and their rise to stardom as they embark on mainstream music success. Its mission: provide a platform for the next generation of superstars. 

Featured on each of the half-hour episodes are rising stars Big Boss Vette, DW Flame, Hitman Holla, JD McCrary, Jilly, Klondike Blonde, Pop Money, Symba and Trae Two Three.

“Within this docuseries, you go on a journey with each artist as they are given the superstar starter kit with everything from artist development, publicity, touring, and mentorship to succeed in the competitive music industry,” Cannon said. “You get to see the raw behind-the-scenes footage of what it takes to be a star.”

On the series, Cannon will interview the up-and-coming talent, providing an intimate look into his role as a guide and mentor.

The series will end with a finale that looks back at the artists’ progression throughout the season. 

Nick Cannon Presents: Future Superstars premieres with back-to-back episodes on VH1 on Tuesday, November 21, starting at 9 p.m. ET. 

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Travis Kelce is reacting to the news that he has better statistics when Taylor Swift is in attendance at his NFL games.

On the newest episode of the New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce podcast, Travis said it’s hard to wrap his head around the fact that his average yardage increases when Taylor is at his games. His brother, Jason Kelce, brought up the Kansas City Chiefs’ win over the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday.

“As we all saw on social media, Taylor was in attendance, and it’s turning out that it was good she was in attendance, because they put your stats up when she’s at the game and when she’s not at the game,” Jason said. “When T. Swift is at the game you are averaging 99 yards, and when you are left with only your friends and remaining family there, you are at 46.5 yards a game.”

Travis laughed it off, before referencing the infographic the NFL displayed during the game. The graphic said when Taylor isn’t at the game, Travis is “left to his own devices,” a reference to lyrics from Taylor’s Midnights track “Anti-Hero.”

“Well put,” Travis said, before reacting to his statistics. “It’s hard for me to wrap my head around that sentence, but yeah.”

Travis also reacted to Chiefs coach Andy Reid‘s post-game press conference, where he said Taylor can stay around all she wants.

“I love Coach Reid, man. What a guy. When you’re getting Big Red’s approval and blessings, you know you’re doing something right,” Travis said.

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Russell Dickerson is set to release his new album, The Afterparty Deluxe.

Arriving November 3, the project will include both live and acoustic versions of Russell’s songs.

“‘The After Party Deluxe’ goes deeper into each song and deeper into who I am as an artist. There are full send live tracks from the RD Party and there are intimate acoustic songs that peel back deeper emotion in each song,” Russell captions his announcement post on Instagram.

“I love these songs so much I had to explore every facet of them. HERE COMES RUSSELL DICKERSON THE AFTER PARTY DELUXE ON NOV 3!!” he adds.

Fans can preview The Afterparty Deluxe with a two-song set titled Pre Party, which includes a live version of “Big Wheels” and an acoustic rendition of “Over and Over.”

Russell is currently on the road on his headlining Big Wheels and Back Roads fall tour. For a full list of dates and tickets, visit russelldickerson.com.

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Q-Tip, the acclaimed rapper formerly of influential hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest, has been tapped by producers of the upcoming Muhammad Ali musical, Ali, to join the production’s creative team. 

His role includes the duties of music producer and co-lyricist. 

“We are beyond delighted and grateful to have the living legend, Q-Tip, join this extraordinary creative team on ALI,” lead producer Richard Willis said. “Q-Tip’s artistry, knowledge and experience is unmatched.”

Also joining the music team is Grammy-winning saxophonist Casey Benjamin as associate music producer and Broadway music director and conductor Sean Mayes as music supervisor. 

Q-Tip said of joining the project, “Muhammad Ali has been an inspiration for me my entire life. I look forward to working with Teddy, Clint, Casey, Sean, and the entire creative team in telling the great man’s story in this form.”

Ali, the new musical celebrating the life and legacy of the heavyweight boxing champion and humanitarian Muhammad Ali, will be presented in Ali’s hometown of Louisville at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts in fall 2024.

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The Eagles continue to expand their farewell to the road.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers just added six new shows to their The Long Goodbye tour, with Steely Dan booked as the special guest for all of them. 

The new shows launch January 19 in Phoenix, include stops in Austin, Houston, Hollywood, Florida and Chicago, and wraps March 13 in Toronto.

A ticket presale begins Wednesday, November 1, at 10 a.m. local time, with the general onsale happening Friday, November 3, at 10 a.m. local time.

Next up, Eagles hit Atlanta for a two-night stand at State Farm Arena on November 2 and 4. A complete list of dates can be found at eagles.com.

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Former Queens of the Stone Age bassist Nick Oliveri has unearthed his collaboration with Slash, “Chains and Shackles.”

The track was originally recorded for the Guns N’ Roses shredder’s self-titled debut solo album, which was released in 2010. It was included on various deluxe versions of the album but is now getting its own official release.

“I feel the Song is Hard Driving and it has the right amount of uncensored Dirt, filth, Sex, Drugs and Rock n Roll to be called a SLASH song!” Oliveri says. “Until Now, this track has only been available for those who happen to stumble upon it online streaming. But 13 Years later It is available through the Good People at [Heavy Psych Sounds] Records!”

You can listen to “Chains and Shackles” streaming now on YouTube. The song will also be included on Oliveri’s upcoming compilation N.O. Hits at All Vol. 8, due out January 19.

(Video contains uncensored profanity.) 

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Mick Jagger continued the promotion of The Rolling Stones’ new Hackney Diamonds album with a surprise appearance on the Tuesday, October 24, episode of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.

Jagger popped in during a sketch, “Freezer Secrets,” in which he and Fallon shared some truths while thinking they were locked in a soundproof freezer forever.

Among Jagger’s biggest confessions: Unlike The Stones’ “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” suggests, he has indeed gotten satisfaction. He said it happened “way back in 1992” from popping bubble wrap.

“It’s just so satisfying,” Mick shared.

Jagger also revealed his real name is actually Rick, joking, “One time a barista got it wrong and I was too polite to correct her. It just got stuck.”

He also quipped about being the artist Banksy and said he always wanted to be a comedian. When Fallon asked “like me?” Jagger replied, “yes, like you … but funny.”

Hackney Diamonds, The Rolling Stones’ first album in 18 years, is out now.

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Enrique Iglesias had a big hit with his 2010 track “Tonight (I’m F*****’ You).” Now that he’s married with three children, does he feel awkward performing the song?

“No, not at all, actually!” Enrique told People, though he says he has given the idea thought.

“I have thought about: OK, if I’m alive when I’m 60, 70, and for some crazy reason I happen to be touring, how is it going to sound when I’m singing ‘Tonight I’m F*****’ You’? But I still haven’t gotten to that point where I’m like, ‘Oh s***, I feel really awkward singing this song.'”

Enrique has been with former Russian tennis player Anna Kournikova since 2001. They share twins, Lucy and Nicolas, and daughter Mary.

You can catch Enrique alongside Pitbull and Ricky Martin on The Trilogy Tour, which is currently performing in cities across the U.S.

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