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  1. This is the end...

    Jim Morrison

    Beautiful friend(s).

    That's it for Tuesday's Music News LIVE.

    Scroll down for news on Backstreet Boys' crazy world record attempt, reaction to Coldplay's surreal new music video,  new music from Sampha and Glass Animals and the Red Army Choir's offer of entering next year's Eurovision. And let's not forget Justin Timberlake singing into a banana.

    See you tomorrow...

  2. Tinie Tempah co-hosts Live Lounge and reveals FA Cup gig

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    Clara Amfo had a little help hosting her Live Lounge today - in the form of Tinie Tempah, who joined her in the studio at the Radio 1 Academy in Exeter. 

    The singer answered listeners questions, indulged in some Face Swap and revealed he'll be performing at the FA Cup final at Wembley this Saturday. 

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    The pair were also joined by AlunaGeorge who performed in the Live Lounge (and covered Bieber). Listen back to the show.  

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  3. Leader of Red Army Choir offers services for next Eurovision

    The Red Army Choir

    The Red Army Choir - known as the Alexander Alexandrov Song and Dance Ensemble of the Russian Army and Navy, has reportedly offered itself to represent Russia at the Eurovision 2017 song contest in Ukraine.

    Artistic director Gennady Sachenyuk, told Govorit Moskva radio on Monday:

    "We had an experience with participation (in a Eurovision contest) but not as an immediate entry." 

    "When Moscow hosted Eurovision several years ago, we presented a short solo programme there and if we have one more opportunity to appear in another Eurovision contest then we’re prepared to do it."

    If you've never heard of the Red Army Choir, here is their cover version of Daft Punk's Get Lucky...

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  4. Sampha releases first new solo track since 2013

    Sampha

    Producer and singer Sampha, who came fourth in the BBC's Sound of 2014, has released some new music.

    He's been relatively quiet since putting out two EPs and collaborating with the likes of SBTRKT, Jessie Ware, Drake and Solange Knowles.

    The new track is called Timmy's Prayer, and you can listen to it now - but be warned, there is some fruity language.

  5. Eurovision winner says song is 'not political'

    After the storm of Eurovision controversy which apparently saw Russia threaten to pull out of next year's competition, the Ukranian winner Jamala has insisted her song is not political.

    Russia had tried to have the song banned saying it contravened Eurovision rules on political messages. 

    But Jamala told the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire programme: "I sing about my pain.. but also about other people who really suffer."

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    Video caption: Eurovision winner Jamala: Song 'not political statement'
  6. Richard Ashcroft shows off new tracks at London show

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    Richard Ashcroft

    Richard Ashcroft treated fans to five new songs from his forthcoming album These People at a gig in London last night.

    The former Verve frontman showcased the tracks during his comeback show at the Roundhouse in Camden, along with classics like Lucky Man, The Drugs Don't Work and Bitter sweet Symphony. 

    His new album's out this Friday 20 May. 

    You can watch video footage of the show on NME. The singer also recently performed some of his new material during a session live on Jo Whiley's Radio 2 show.

  7. London-based band start performing in Gaelic

    Budapest Cafe Orchestra

    A London-based band have had to learn a new tongue after the partner of one of its members sang him some Gaelic songs taught to her by her grandmother in the Scottish highlands.

    Now, Harringay-based Budapest Cafe Orchestra, who normally specialise in gypsy, folk and jazz have released an album of Gaelic songs.

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  8. Mariah Carey is 'like anybody else'

    Mariah Carey's long had a reputation for being a bit of a diva, but what is the talented singer really like? The trailer for her new E! show Mariah's World has just debuted, and suggests we may find out. 

    It follows the singer on tour in the UK, Europe and Africa and planning her wedding to Australian casino mogul, James Packer. 

    Despite revealing she has "a rule which states I will not been seen in fluorescent lighting without sunglasses", Mariah also insists she's just "like anybody else". 

    Just "like anybody else" with a net worth of $500m, who is marrying someone with an estimated net worth at of $4.7 billion.

    And an alter-ego called Mimi.

    We look forward to finding out how similar we are when the show debuts later this year.

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  9. Glass Animals return with new track Life Itself

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    Glass Animals

    Glass Animals were given the honour of being this week's first Hottest Record on Annie Mac's Radio 1 show last night, debuting new track Life Itself - the first from their forthcoming second album How to Be A Human Being. 

    They told Annie a bit about writing the record and Life Itself:

    Quote Message: It's quite weird hearing it back, we only finished it the other day. Such a quick turnaround, it's crazy - fresh. The album is [still being tweaked]. I think we're actually going to finish it tonight - as soon as we leave we're going back to the studio and putting the final touches.
    Quote Message: It's so different to the last one... this one's all about people. We've had a totally mental two years just living in the tour bus, meeting all these crazy people, we got arrested... We had all those people in our heads and we went in and did it. from Glass Animals
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    You can listen to the track and their interview with Annie below:   

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  10. BBC Young Musician performs live for Radio 3

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    The ridiculously talented 17-year-old who was named the BBC's Young Musician has been into the Radio 3 studio to show off his mad skills.

    Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason performed Casals' The Birds live for In Tune.

    Close your eyes, listen and relax...

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    Video caption: The Birds, played by the winner of the BBC Young Musician of the Year competition 2016.

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  11. Ozzy Osbourne and his son to front new history series

    Billboard magazine

    Ozzy and Jack Osbourne

    Who doesn't love a fragile ancient relic?

    Ozzy Osbourne and his son Jack are set to front a new history-based TV show for the History Channel.

    Ozzy and Jack's World Detour will premiere on 27 July and will feature the duo travelling the world and exploring the history behind some of the most iconic historical sites.

    The Black Sabbath singer told Billboard the 10-part series is "like a father and son spoof on history." 

    It's Ozzy's first return to regular television since the reality show The Osbournes finished in 2005.

  12. Lauren Laverne on Laurie Anderson's 'life rules'

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    Ever wondered what rules famous musicians live by? Laurie Anderson recently shared her and husband Lou Reed's three biggest 'life rules' with Lauren Laverne - who interviewed Laurie twice in one day, both on her BBC 6 Music show and at a screening of the artist and musician's new film.  

    You can read Lauren's own take on those rules on The Pool now, and if you missed her chat on 6 Music last week you can listen back to the full programme, or take a listen to Laurie and Lou's life rules below: 

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    Video caption: The artist, musician & filmmaker explains the code by which she and her husband lived.
  13. Alfie Boe and Michael Ball bromance

    News of a new bromance now and Alfie Boe and Michael Ball are going on tour together and they've only gone and recorded an album together too.

    We like Michael Ball's contribution to the pairing which he mentions in his tweet.   

    And here's a very sweet film of them talking about why they wanted to work together and gives you a taster of them performing in the studio.

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  14. Tegan and Sara debut new song on Beats 1

    Tegan and Sara

    Canadian twin sister act Tegan and Sara Quin have debuted their new song Stop Desire on Zane Lowe's Beats 1 show.

    It's from their forthcoming album Love You To Death which is due out on 3 June.

    Their previous effort, 2013's Heartthrob, reached number three in the US. 

    The duo are scheduled to play at London's KOKO on 22-23 June.

    They sang Everything Is Awesome from The Lego Movie which was nominated for an Academy Award for best original song.  

    Listen to the new track

  15. Behind the scenes with Macca

    Sir Paul McCartney's given fans a sneak peak behind the scenes of rehearsals for his One On One tour. 

    The singer's hitting Buenes Aires tonight and tomorrow night, before heading around the US, Canada, Argentina, Germany, France, Spain, Czech Republic, Norway, Denmark, Netherlands and Belgium.  

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  16. Backstreet Boys celebrate non-chart, non-music record

    Backstreet Boys record-breaking attempt

    We like to celebrate achievement and the Backstreet Boys can today hold their heads up high, for they are now bonafide Guinness Book of World Record holders.

    On their annual Backstreet Boys cruise through the Mediterranean Sea (who knew?), they squeezed 30 people into what is a basically a large bathtub, to set the title for 'the most nationalities in a Jacuzzi'.

    The official attempt was verified by adjudicator Rob Malloy on board the cruise ship in Florence, Italy.

    Thirty nationalities including participants from France, Switzerland and Italy took the splash alongside with AJ, Howie, Brian, Kevin and Nick and remained inside for a total of five steamy minutes to achieve the record.

    AJ said: “We felt like we wanted to do something together and to add a world record to our achievements is incredible.”

    Indeed.

    Watch their attempt

  17. Years & Years cancel US tour

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    Olly from Years & Years

    Years & Years have been forced to cancel their upcoming US tour with Ellie Goulding after singer Olly Alexander took ill. 

    They announced the unfortunate news on their website saying it was "with great sadness and regret" adding Olly "has been advised that he needs immediate rest".

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    Get well soon Olly!

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  18. Massive Attack announce open air hometown gig

    Massive Attack

    Massive Attack have announced a huge outdoor gig on 3 September in their hometown of Bristol. 

    Primal Scream and Skepta are also on the bill for the all-day event on the Clifton Downs, which will be the group's first major show in the city in 12 years. 

    Massive Attack's 3D explained more about the gig:

    Quote Message: We are curating what we hope will become an annual event, something made in Bristol with an international reach. We will also use the project to engage with the important social and political issues of the day. from 3D
    3D

    Tickets go on sale on Friday 20 May, and there will be a limited number of reduced-price tickets available to anyone unemployed or on income support. 

    Read more details in the Bristol Post.

  19. Sia to embark on US arena tour with Miguel

    Rolling Stone magazine

    Sia

    Sia, or someone beneath a massive black and blonde wig that we assume to be Sia, is heading out on her first-ever US arena tour.

    Her Nostalgic for the Present Tour is her first in five years and will feature special guests including the ever-so-slightly oversexed Miguel and British electro-pop duo AlunaGeorge.

    The 22-city tour will kick off in September at Seattle's Key Arena.

    Sia even released a pretty arty-looking teaser trailer.

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  20. Coldplay release 'magical' new Up & Up video

    Randomly, it's not just Justin Timberlake who has a new video featuring a launderette (scroll down for more) - Coldplay have also unveiled their newest promo, for Up & Up, featuring both washing machines and Chris Martin as a giant. 

    It's already won over most of the internet, with Digital Spy calling it "magical", Billboard "otherworldly" and Coldplay themselves calling it both "incredible" and "amazing". It is pretty impressive - judge for yourselves below: 

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    Vulture said it "feels like Chris Martin reading you his dream journal, but in a good way". 

    While OneRepublic called it "suuuuper dope!". 

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