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The band Dance Gavin Dance will no longer be on the bill for Coheed and Cambria‘s upcoming A Window of the Waking Mind tour.

The news comes after Dance Gavin Dance vocalist Tilian Pearson was accused of sexual assault in a post made to Reddit last week. Pearson later posted his own statement, acknowledging he had a “brief relationship” with the person who made the post, but maintained that “every sexual act was purely consensual.” Following Pearson’s statement, another person posted to Reddit with allegations of sexual misconduct.

Last Friday, Dance Gavin Dance announced that Pearson “was stepping away from the band in order to seek professional help,” while adding that the remaining members still planned to play “all currently scheduled tours.” However, in a statement Tuesday evening, Coheed announced that DGD had been removed from the A Window of the Waking Mind bill.

“After much internal conversation and consideration we have decided to replace Dance Gavin Dance on the A Window of the Waking Mind tour,” Coheed writes. “We wish them healing and strength.”

A replacement opener will be announced “in the coming days.”

The A Window of the Waking Mind tour launches July 12 in Miami. Coheed will be supporting their upcoming new album Vaxis II: A Window of the Waking Mind, due out June 24.

For anyone affected by abuse and needing support, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 1-866-331-9474.

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Miranda Lambert’s latest album, Palomino, is full of fictional characters living out their nomadic dreams in far-flung spots across the U.S. The singer wrote the material for her album during the pandemic, living vicariously through her musical travelers while she was quarantined at home.

Now, Miranda tells People that she’s got plans to finally make those dreams a reality. After she finishes The Bandwagon Tour — a co-headlining run with Little Big Town — in July, she’s hopping in her camper van with her husband, Brendan McLoughlin.

“Everyone’s like, ‘So you’re gonna get right off the bus and right into a camper.’ But it’s such a different way of seeing the world,” the singer points out.

“It’s through a windshield, but it’s with freedom versus pulling into a parking lot where I wait all day, play a show, then roll to the next town,” she continues. “This is like a way to actually see things. I’ve always said I’ve been everywhere and seen nothing, which is kind of part of what I do.”

The Bandwagon Tour kicked off May 6, and it continues Thursday with a stop in Wantagh, New York.

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Britney Spears is a Justin Bieber fan and proved it in a new Instagram video of her dancing to his collab with Ed Sheeran, “I Don’t Care.”

She also penned a sweet shout-out to the Canadian pop star, writing about the first time they met and how she’s watched him grow into a global phenomenon.

“@justinbieber I remember when you visited me in my dressing room on tour and your beautiful little mamma walked in and said ‘do you know where a tanning bed is,'” she recalled. “You were 15 and you were adorable!”

Britney continued, “Thank you for your music … you’re a little devil now. I know because I have boys.” The Grammy winner shares sons Sean Preston, 16, and Jayden James, 15, with ex-husband Kevin Federline.

Britney signed off by telling Justin, “You’re a timeless genius and I will always dance to your music.”

The “Toxic” singer’s post comes shortly after Justin spoke openly about being too ill to continue his tour. He had to postpone two shows in Toronto to heal, under doctor’s orders.

Justin did not reveal what is causing his illness, but told fans via his Instagram Story on Tuesday, “I’ve done everything to get better but my sickness is getting worse.” He’s currently resting up, so chances are he appreciates those positive vibes Britney sent his way.

He has yet to respond to Britney’s post, but that’s not stopping fans from begging the two to make a collaboration of their own in the future.

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2022 is already Lizzo‘s best year yet. She fell in love with boyfriend Myke Wright; released the shapewear line Yitty; pioneered her reality show, Watch Out for the Big Grrrls; will release her new album, Special, on July 19; and she took over the Coachella stage with Harry Styles.

Speaking of Harry, are the two going to jump into the studio anytime soon?

“I don’t know … Anything’s possible,” she told Variety and added, “If I fit into his plan, honey, I’m there.” The Grammy winner hinted Harry is a spontaneous person because, as she revealed, “I didn’t even know I was doing Coachella!”

She had nothing but love for Styles and raved, “He’s so good at what he does, and he’s just the kindest person.”

Lizzo is also looking ahead to what’s next, especially when it comes to her television takeover. With the success of Big Grrrls, the “Truth Hurts” rapper is ready to tease her next project.

“I actually filmed something that is a dream. I woke up this morning thinking about it. I can’t wait for it to come out,” she said. And although she “can’t talk about it” yet, she insisted she’s “so excited” for its arrival.  Lizzo did part with one detail about her new show: “It’s scripted.”  

Lizzo revealed she has many other projects ready to throw into the pipeline, but it all comes down to timing.  Speaking of Big Grrrls, which she said was an idea she’d had “for years and years,” Lizzo clarified, “I got more like that in the bank. It’s just timing. We gotta make sure the time is right and that we can pull it off, because I got big ideas, honey. There’s nothing small about me.”

Watch Out for the Big Grrrls is streaming now on Amazon Prime Video.

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Jack White has premiered a new solo song called “If I Die Tomorrow.”

The track will appear on the upcoming album Entering Heaven Alive, the second of two solo records the White Stripes/Raconteurs/Dead Weather rocker is releasing this year, following April’s Fear of the Dawn.

If you’ve heard Fear of the Dawn, you may recognize the phrase “If I Die Tomorrow” as a lyric from the single “What’s the Trick?” However, the two songs sound very different from each other, with “If I Die Tomorrow” taking a more folk-driven route compared to the fuzzed-out rock of “What’s the Trick?”

“If I Die Tomorrow” is available now via digital outlets and is accompanied by a video featuring a cowboy hat-wearing White channeling his Cold Mountain soundtrack days. You can watch that streaming now on YouTube.

Entering Heaven Alive will drop July 22. It also includes the previously released songs “Love Is Selfish,” “Queen of the Bees” and “Taking Me Back (Gently),” an acoustic version of the lead Fear of the Dawn single “Taking Me Back.”

White is currently on his Supply Chain Issues headlining tour, which continues Wednesday in Seattle.

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In addition to being a country queen, Carrie Underwood is known for being a fitness guru. But even she has a cheat day now and then. 

When Carrie’s not hitting the gym, she does give herself a break from her typical healthy eating to indulge in her favorite food: cheese. And she’s not picky, so much so she’d feast on a giant plate of cheese if she could. 

“I’m a big cheese person. Cheese is my vice,” the longtime vegetarian admits to ET Canada. And while Carrie notes that she “flirts” with veganism, she often opts for pizza on her cheat days. “Probably because of the cheese and the carbs,” she jokes.

The powerhouse singer shares many of her workout regimens in her book, Find Your Path. She also co-developed her own fitness app, fit52, with her personal trainer, Eve Overland. 

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Taylor Hawkins‘ widow Alison Hawkins has shared her first public statement following her husband’s unexpected death in March.

The statement, which was posted to the late Foo Fighters drummer’s Twitter, begins with Alison expressing her “deepest thanks and admiration” to “the global Foo Fighters community and Taylor’s fans far and wide for the outpouring of love each and every one of you have shown our beloved Taylor.”

“Your kindness has been an invaluable comfort for my family and me during this time of unimaginable grief,” the statement reads.

Continuing to speak to the Foo Fighters fans, Alison writes that she “want[s] to share how much you meant to him and how dedicated he was to ‘knocking your socks off’ during every performance.”

“Taylor was honored to be a part of the Foo Fighters and valued his dream role in the band every minute of his 25 years with them,” Alison says. “We consider ever band member and the extended Foo Fighters team our family.”

She adds, “Taylor’s endearing spirit and deep love of music will live on forever through the collaborations he so enjoyed having with other musicians and the catalog of songs he contributed to and created. In celebration of his life, it is now up to all of us who loved him the most to honor Taylor’s legacy and the music he gave us.”

Alison’s statement coincides with Wednesday’s announcement of a pair of Taylor tribute concerts, taking place September 3 in London and September 27 in Los Angeles. Foo Fighters members Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett, Pat Smear and Rami Jaffee will perform alongside a lineup that will be announced “shortly.”

“Thank you all again for your love and sympathy,” Alison concludes. “Taylor loved all of you and we love you too.”

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Ed Sheeran made the Saturday Night Live song “D**k in a Box” come to life for two popular Australian radio hosts.

Six months ago, when Ed appeared on Australia’s Nova radio to talk to DJs Fitzy & Wippa, he mentioned that he once bought his pal Elton John a gag gift: a giant marble male member. He then joked, “If you guys want one…” to which Fitzy and Wippy enthusiastically said yes.

Cut to this week, when the DJs unboxed two special gifts from Ed: a pair of marble willies of their very own, painted green and gold.

“We can’t thank you enough [Ed],” the jocks captioned the moment.

Ed’s Mathematics Tour will reach Australia next year for a 10-date stadium trek.

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Billie Eilish gave fans a first listen of her new, yet-to-be-released track during her stop at the AO Arena in Manchester on Tuesday. 

The song, titled “TV,” is a slow ballad in which Billie reflects on recent events, including her breakup with Michael Tyler Vorce, the Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard trial, and the Supreme Court leak.

“What’s the point of anything / All of my friends are missing again / That’s what happens when you fall in love,” she sang. As Finneas strummed the acoustic guitar, the “bad guy” singer continued, “The internet’s gone wild watching movie stars on trial /While they’re overturning Roe v. Wade.”

“We haven’t played a new song live before it’s out since 2017 or 2018. This is one we just wrote, and we just wanted to play for you,” said Billie, who was accompanied by her brother Finneas, according to Entertainment Tonight.

Billie’s Happier Than Ever tour continues with a stop in London on Friday. 

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After receiving zero nominations for a 2022 BET Award, Lil Nas X gave fans a tease of his new song, which also takes aim at the awards show. 

The “Industry Baby” rapper released a minute-long teaser of his new song featuring NBA Youngboy titled “Late to Da Party” and captioned the post “F*** BET! F*** BET!” 

In a follow-up tweet, Lil Nas responded to a user who questioned why he appeared so upset about a BET award when he’s already won a Grammy.

“This is my point exactly,” Lil Nas X wrote. “How can i get acknowledged by the most acclaimed award show in the world and then not even just 1 nomination from my own people? is that not crazy? am i really tripping.”

Elaborating further, the 23-year-old added, “this not over no bet award this is about the bigger problem of homophobia in the black community, y’all can sit and pretend all u want but imma risk it all for us.”

In a statement per Variety, BET responded, stating, “We love Lil Nas X. He was nominated for a best new artist BET Award in 2020 and we proudly showcased his extraordinary talent and creativity on the show twice.”

“Unfortunately, this year, he was not nominated by BET’s Voting Academy, which is comprised of an esteemed group of nearly 500 entertainment professionals in the fields of music, television, film, digital marketing, sports journalism, public relations, influencers and creative arts,” the statement continued. “No one from BET serves as a member of the Voting Academy. At BET, we are passionate advocates for the wonderful diversity that exists within our community. We are committed to using all of our platforms to provide visibility and inclusion for all of the many intersections of the Black community.” 

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