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Evanescence‘s European co-headlining tour with Within Temptation is being postponed yet again.

The international outing has been delayed multiple times from its originally scheduled April 2020 launch due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The trek was finally set to kick off this March, but complications stemming from the continuing pandemic have forced the two bands to push it back one more — and, hopefully, final — time.

“As the world is slowing reopening again, we have been feeling optimistic about the tour actually taking place in March and April,” a statement from Evanescence reads. “However, a lot of countries still have restrictions in place, and we are forced to make a decision right now for logistical reason.”

“We know you understand that many things are still outside of our control,” the statement continues. “But we are very optimistic that we WILL be performing these shows, and we kindly ask that you bear with us one more time while we arrange the tour so it can actually happen.”

Evanescence plans to announce the rescheduled dates, likely to take place this November and December, “in the next few days.”

“We miss and love you, and we will definitely see [you] again,” Evanescence writes. “Stay safe.”

Evanescence launched a U.S. co-headlining tour with Halestorm late last year. The last few dates on the outing were postponed to early this year due to the Omicron surge.

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This year marks the 30th anniversary of En Vogue’s Funky Divas, and to celebrate, they’re releasing an expanded and digitally remastered version of the 1992 hit album.

The new digital collection — featuring the album’s top-10 hits “Giving Him Something He Can Feel,” “Free Your Mind,” and “My Lovin’ (Never Gonna Get It)” — will be available on March 25, one day after the album’s official anniversary.

The 21-track remastered version will also feature eight remixes making their digital debut. You can pre-order the album now and get early access to the Hyperadio Remix of “My Lovin’ (Never Gonna Get It).”

En Vogue is also updating the music videos for “Free Your Mind,” “My Lovin’ (Never Gonna Get It)” and “Giving Him Something He Can Feel” to 4K/HD quality.

This summer, the group is touring with other ‘90s acts including New Kids on the Block and Salt-N-Pepa. The Mixtape Tour kicks off on May 10 and runs through July 23.

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Dustin Lynch’s new album, Blue in the Sky, arrived on Friday, and along with it comes a new single and music video.

In “Party Mode,” the singer takes an alcohol-fueled getaway to run from his heartbreak, complete with “Drinking every single drink, seven night a week, all over this town.” It’s a party anthem with a darker lyrical subtext, but the music video focuses on the song’s fun side.

In the clip, Dustin joins forces with his real-life buddies Cornbread and Corbin Wilson for a post-breakup tropical escape.

From start to finish, Blue in the Sky is filled with elements from the singer’s real life. Not only does it feature his friends, but in the music video, the gang take a ride in a small plane — when he’s not making music, Dustin’s studying to get his pilot’s license.

“Party Mode” is the next single off Blue in the Sky, following the multi-week number-one hit, “Thinking ‘Bout You.” It also lends his name to Dustin’s Party Mode Tour, which kicks off March 17.

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Taylor Swift hasn’t scored an ACM Award nomination since 2018 — until this week.  The singer’s deliciously petty music video for “Bet You Think About Me (Taylor’s Version)” has been nominated for Video of the Year.

The music video was directed by pal Blake Lively and stars Top Gun: Maverick actor Miles Teller as a groom suffering from cold feet on his wedding day because he cannot get his ex, played by Taylor, out of his head.

The singer celebrated her nomination via Instagram story, writing, “AHHHHHHH CONGRATS @blakelively, MILES AND @keleighteller!!!! BIG GROUP HUG!”

Taylor continued, “I loved making this video and it’s so cool to see the @acmawards nominate it for video of the year” and closed with a crying while smiling emoji.

“I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor’s Version),” which features vocals from country superstar Chris Stapleton, is among the “from the vault” tracks that appeared on her recently released Red album.  The music video was released on November 15 and features an unhinged Taylor wreaking havoc on her ex’s wedding, from ripping chunks out of the wedding cake to giving a drunken speech and falling off the stage — all while the adoring guests approve of her shenanigans.  But the ending shows it’s a fantasy conjured by her ex boyfriend, who cannot stop thinking about her.

The ACM Awards air March 7 on Amazon Prime Video.

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The Head and the Heart has released a new song called “Virginia (Wind in the Night),” a track off the band’s upcoming album, Every Shade of Blue.

“Being from Virginia, for me this song represents a long and winding relationship to place — a place that is grounding,” says vocalist Jonathan Russell.” I’m often drawing on my life through symbolism as a way into someone else’s psyche. It’s part of my search for a deeper connection without having to compare our experiences directly.”

“There is a reason this song has two titles,” he continues. “One is literal and one is symbolic. Not everyone is from Virginia, I know that. But I bet you have walked home and heard the wind in the night.”

“Virginia (Wind in the Night),” which is available now via digital outlets, is the second song to be released from Every Shade of Blue, following the title track. The album, which follows 2019’s Living Mirage, arrives in full on April 29.

The Head and the Heart will launch a U.S. headlining tour in support of Every Shade of Blue in May.

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Ahead of her Super Bowl halftime show performance Sunday, Mary J. Blige has released her new album, Good Morning Gorgeous. The 13-song track list features collabs with Anderson .Paak, Usher, DJ Khaled and Fivio Foreign. Also out today is Blige’s video for “Rent Money,” featuring Dave East.

In addition to being featured on Mary J.’s album, Fivio Foreign has another collab out today: “City of Gods,” with Kanye West and Alicia Keys.

Nicki Minaj is once again teaming with Lil Baby for a brand-new song. After dropping “Do We Have a Problem” last week, the two released “Bussin” on Friday. They teased the new track at the end of the “Do We Have a Problem” video.

Future dropped a new song called “Worst Day,” where he shares his feelings about celebrating Valentine’s Day when you have more than one Valentine. “Valentine’s Day, the worst day, got too many to please,” he raps on the track. The song marks Future’s first original solo music since 2020.

K.Michelle is also celebrating Valentine’s Day with the release of her new song, “Scooch.” It’s the lead single off her sixth studio album, I’m the Problem, out this spring.

(Videos contain uncensored profanity.)

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Underoath has released a new version of the band’s song “Hallelujah,” featuring guest vocals from musician Charlotte Sands.

“So stoked to be able to partner with Charlotte on this tune,” says drummer/vocalist Aaron Gillespie. “She’s the real deal, a crazy talent and a great person, she brought a different and really cool environment to this song.”

You can listen to the updated “Hallelujah” now via digital outlets.

The original “Hallelujah” appears on Underoath’s new album, Voyeurist, which just dropped in January. Underoath launches a headlining U.S. tour in support of the record February 18 in Dallas.

Sands, meanwhile, is currently on the road opening for Yungblud.

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Chris Lane has officially been a dad since welcoming his baby boy Dutton in mid-2021, Now, he’s proving that his dad joke game is strong: His new song, “Howdy,” is a play on words, juxtaposing the title against sentiments like “How’d he ever let you go?” and “How’d he ever walk away?”

Though Chris didn’t write the song — it was penned by Sam Ellis, John Byron and Blake Pendergrass — it’s reminiscent of his real-life story of meeting Lauren Bushnell.

Back before the country star and his now-wife got together, Lauren was a contestant on The Bachelor in 2016, and during the season finale, she got engaged to Ben Higgins on the show. Their romance came to an end the following May, and Lauren subsequently found her happy ending with Chris, who’s previously used her as a creative muse for songs like “Big Big Plans.”

Since they first said “Howdy,” the couple have been inseparable, tying the knot in late 2019 and becoming parents in 2021.

As Chris continues his Fill Them Boots Tour, he’s also excited about his new song’s uptempo feel and potential as a live show hit.

“‘Howdy’ is a fun one — the play on words is super clever, and it’s going to be a great addition to my set list on tour,” Chris notes.

Last December, Chris released another new song, “Stop Coming Over.”

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It’s officially Super Bowl weekend and the festivities have already begun.  Halsey and Machine Gun Kelly kicked off multi-day celebration with the Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest.

The two took over Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena on Thursday night and, according to Billboard, they had a blast. “I know it’s football time, but go Lakers!” Halsey joked during their 90-minute headlining set.

This performance marked the Grammy nominee’s first performance since giving birth in July.  Halsey opened up to the audience about the magnitude of the moment. “Can you believe a baby came out of here? Sometimes I look at it while I’m in bed and think, “How did it fit?,'” the singer remarked while peeking between their legs. “Just kidding. Giving birth is, like, the most beautiful thing I’ve ever done in my life.”

Halsey admitted they were “really, really nervous” about their performance because they spent such a long time away from the stage.  The “Without Me” singer explained that, after spending years touring nonstop without issue made them, “f****** arrogant as f***.” 

“You just walk on stage like, ‘Can’t even tell me nothing,'” Halsey said, adding that that mentality is gone.  “That’s not how I felt today,” they declared. “It’s been a long time and I’m so happy that we can be here together enjoying concerts because I didn’t know if we’d ever be able to do it again and I’m so happy.”

MGK also opened up on stage during his set, saying he went from a kid working at Chipotle while watching people play at the arena to headlining a concert there.  “If you work at Chipotle right now, just know that you can do it like I did,” he told the crowd.

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