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Music News with Nick Jonas and Lil Nas X
NICK JONAS’ BROTHERS WILL BE HIS BATTLE ADVISORS ON ‘THE VOICE’: Nick Jonas revealed that his brothers Joe and Kevin will be at his side as his Battle Advisors on The Voice. Nick shared the news on his Instagram ahead of the new season launch, which premieres on February 24th. Nick is set to take over the vacant judging chair, next to John Legend, Kelly Clarkson and Blake Shelton on the series.
LIL NAS X TALKS CHALLENGES OF DATING: In an interview with Variety, Lil Nas X says one challenge of dating is that he falls for people “super-easily.” X said he’s mingling but has struggled with relationships. “I have met a lot of great people this year,” he said. “Relationships are hard because I either end up being too busy or I end up falling for another person. I fall super-easily.” X also addressed how he publicly came out as gay on Twitter in June. The news was met with support by fans and celebrities, including Dwyane Wade, Diplo and Tamar Braxton. “It could have gone either way,” Lil Nas X said of the response. Lil Nas X is nominated for six awards at the Grammys, including Record of the Year for “Old Town Road” featuring Billy Ray Cyrus. The 62nd annual Grammy Awards will take place Sunday in Los Angeles.
NIALL HORAN REVEALS HIS SOPHOMORE ALBUM IS COMPLETE: Niall Horan has announced that his sophomore album is complete. “Just had a little tear roll down my face, So happy with this album. I / we put everything into it and listening to it back in full, is an amazing feeling,” he wrote on social media.
BEBE REXHA, DUA LIPA, SHANIA TWAIN, MORE ADDED TO LIST OF GRAMMY PRESENTERS: Grammy winners Dua Lipa, Shania Twain, Stevie Wonder, Common and Billy Porter and past Grammy nominee Bebe Rexha will take the stage to hand out trophies this Sunday. Past Grammy winner Ozzy Osbourne and his wife, Sharon, will also present an award. Previously announced Grammy performers include Camila Cabello, Billie Eilish, Demi Lovato, Ariana Grande, Jonas Brothers, John Legend, Gwen Stefani with Blake Shelton, H.E.R., DJ Khaled, and Aerosmith with RUN-D.M.C. The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, hosted by Alicia Keys, air this Sunday night on CBS.