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Nov 20, 2018 | 5:45 AM
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LADY GAGA HASN’T BEEN ABLE TO RETURN HOME AFTER WILD FIRE: Lady Gaga says she likely won’t be back in her home until after Thanksgiving, following the devastating Woolsey fire that tore through her Malibu neighborhood. The singer said at Sunday night’s Academy Governor’s Awards that thankfully, her house was spared, though parts of her property were damaged. “I am so grateful for the firefighters who put [the fires] out,” she said. “It’s still so smoky. I’m not sure when we could go back,” she added. “But I’m grateful. So grateful.” Other houses in her neighborhood were not as lucky and were either damaged or completely destroyed. Since being evacuated, Gaga has shown her support for other evacuees by bringing food and supplies to various shelters.
TAYLOR SWIFT SIGNS NEW DEAL WITH REPUBLIC RECORDS, UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP: Taylor Swift has inked a new record deal with Republic Records and Universal Music Group, the singer announced. Swift joined Republic and UMG after her deal with Big Machine Records expired. Swift explained how the new deal will allow her to own all of her master recordings moving forward and that artists will be better compensated for their presence on Spotify. Swift also thanked her fans and teased her next project. “The best thing I’ve been lucky enough to receive is the dedication, trust, and loyalty of the fans who have cared about the words and melodies I’ve written. My biggest goal moving forward is to make you proud. I’m so excited. I can’t wait to show you what I’m making next,” she said.
SZA, HAYLEY KIYOKO TO JOIN ARIANA GRANDE AS HONOREES AT BILLBOARD’S WOMEN IN MUSIC GALA: Following the news that Ariana Grande, Cyndi Lauper and Janelle Mone will be receiving awards at this year’s Billboard Women in Music Event, Billboard has announced additional honorees. SZA, who was featured on Maroon 5’s hit “What Lovers Do,” will receive the Rule Breaker Award, given to a “female artist who uses her music and platform to defy traditional industry expectations and advance a powerful message for young people today.” Hayley Kiyoko will receive the Rising Star Award, which recognizes “an up-and-coming artist whose cultural impact and exceptional talent have demonstrated a clear path to success.” Country star Kacey Musgraves, who just won the CMA Album of the Year trophy for her release Golden Hour, will receive the Innovator award, given to an artist who “challenges musical convention, creates positive change and contributes new ideas both within and outside of her creative work.” As previously reported, Ariana Grande is Billboard’s Woman of the Year. The Woman in Music gala will be held December 6th in New York City.
