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Thin Lizzy is celebrating one of their classic live albums with a new reissue. Next year marks the 45th anniversary of the double-Platinum Live and Dangerous, and to mark the occasion the band is set to release what they are calling a “definitive” eight-CD super deluxe version of the record.

The original live album was recorded at shows in London and Toronto in 1977 on the band’s Johnny the Fox and Bad Reputation tours. The new set, dropping January 20, will include a remastered version of the original, as well as six shows recorded for the album — in London, Toronto and Philadelphia — all newly remixed from the original multitracks.

Live and Dangerous was Thin Lizzy’s first live album. There was some debate as to how much of the album was recorded live when it was released. Regardless, the album was a huge hit, peaking at number two in the United Kingdom.

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A Georgia judge shut down prosecutors’ request to delay the start of Young Thug and Gunna‘s RICO trial, Billboard reports. Jury selection is now set to begin January 5.

Thug, born Jeffery Williams, and Gunna, born Sergio Kitchens, were among 28 individuals included in a 56-count grand jury indictment in May. The counts include conspiracy to violate the RICO Act, murder, armed robbery and participation in criminal street gang activity. The rappers’ multiple requests for bond have been denied.

In October, prosecutors asked for a nearly three-month delay — from January 9 to March 27 — noting that eight defendants in the case still lacked lawyers. They added that attorneys retained at a later date wouldn’t have enough time to “properly prepare” if the trial began in January.

Young Thug’s lawyers argued against the request, saying it was “unjust that Mr. Williams rots in the county jail and … is being required to wait on the appointment of counsel for co-indictees.”

Fulton County Judge Ural Glanville opposed the delay during Thursday’s hearing. 

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Billie Eilish‘s first fragrance Eilish was a big success, so on Friday, she’s releasing a second one called, of course, Eilish No. 2.

“I really liked the idea of a darker, rainy world for Eilish No. 2,” Billie says in a statement. “We started with the original Eilish elements of warmth and sweetness, but then added spicy and woodsy elements for a more sultry, and wet feeling.”

In developing the new scent, her fragrance partner Parlux explains that Billie was “guided by her synesthesia, which involves all her senses to visualize and see the color, texture, shape and what number her second act fragrance represents.”

The new scent features Italian bergamot, apple blossom, papyrus, black pepper, wet poppy flowers, ebony and musk. The bottle is the same as Eilish’s — a sculpted container modeled on Billie’s chest, neck and collarbone — but it’s now in a dark, metallic slate color.

Eilish No. 2, which is, of course, vegan and cruelty-free, will be available Friday at BillieEilishFragrances.com, at a cost of $72.

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Kendrick Lamar‘s back with a video for his single “Rich Spirit.”

Directed by Calmatic, the clip shows the rapper as he unplugs from the world in an empty home. He dances, eats a late snack and raps … until he’s interrupted by the sound of a ringing phone.

“Rich Spirit” marks the third video off Kendrick’s Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers album, which recently earned a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year. The rapper’s also nominated for Record of the Year and Song of the Year for “The Heart Part 5,” plus Best Rap Album, Best Music Video, Best Rap Song, Best Melodic Rap Performance and Best Rap Performance.

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Even Joe Jonas is weighing in on the controversy over the ticket sales for Taylor Swift‘s Eras Tour.

The singer caught up with E! News, and when asked about his ex-girlfriend’s newly announced tour, he quipped, “I’ll get in line now.” He added it would be a “great idea” to surprise wife Sophie Turner — who is an outspoken Swiftie — with tickets. “She would love that,” he noted.

Joe also said the unprecedented demand for Taylor tickets was “to be expected.”

Joe and Taylor dated for about three months in 2008, when they were teenagers, and fans think her “from the vault” track “Mr. Perfectly Fine” is about the Jonas Brother. The two squashed any beef they had and are supportive of one another.

Elsewhere in the interview, Joe revealed the most romantic thing he has done for his wife. While the singer is admittedly “bad with numbers and dates,” he says he makes up for it with thoughtful gestures.

He says he likes “surprising Soph when she least expects it” and “does a pretty good job of that” even though it’s “not the most amazing thing” in the world.

As for how Joe pulls it off, he explained, “You play it off like you’re somewhere else in the world. You got to hide that. You’re on FaceTime and hiding you’re not on a plane — I’ve gotten away with that before.”

Joe and Sophie wed in 2019 and have welcomed two daughters.

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Lady Gaga‘s already won an Oscar for a song she wrote for a movie, but it turns out she’s just as happy to be nominated for a Grammy for another song she wrote for a different movie.

“Hold My Hand,” Gaga’s song from the Top Gun: Maverick soundtrack, is up for Best Song Written for Visual Media. She’s also nominated for contributing to the soundtrack, which is up for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media.

On Instagram, she writes, “I am so honored to be nominated for 2 Grammys for ‘Hold My Hand’ and the Top Gun: Maverick Soundtrack with my fellow composers. It’s a real dream to be included in this celebration of music with a song and musical theme so close to my heart thank you. I fully cried, this never gets old and I’m super humbled.”

“Hold My Hand” peaked at #49 on the Billboard Hot 100. It’s one of two hits from the Top Gun: Maverick soundtrack, the other being OneRepublic‘s smash “I Ain’t Worried.”

In the Best Song Written for Visual Media category, Gaga’s got some tough competition: The other nominees include movie songs written by Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Beyoncé and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

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Kelly Clarkson knows the holidays can be a stressful time, so she’s giving fans the chance to calm down with some personalized gear for those holiday spirits.

“My signature engraved wine tumbler is back in stock, y’all… and now it’s bundled with my engraved wine opener!” Kelly tweeted on Wednesday, sharing an animated graphic of the latest holiday merch to hit her store. 

Kelly’s signature wine bundle comes with a shimmery, gold tumbler, a matching wine opener and a cranberry-colored tee shirt that has “Santa, Can’t You Hear Me?” emblazoned in gold, cursive lettering on the chest.

The shirt promotes Kelly’s holiday single of the same name, which featured Ariana Grande and appeared on her When Christmas Comes Around… holiday album that came out last year. It should be noted the album scored a Grammy nod for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album and is now Kelly’s 16th career nomination.

Fans can shop Kelly’s holiday merch on her online store. The singer notes that if you want any of her items by Christmas, you need to order soon.

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