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Rockabye by Clean Bandit featuring Sean Paul and Anne-Marie is the No1 Single in the UK's Official Singles Chart as the year begins.
Two weeks of staged readings of the upcoming Cher-based musical The Cher Show begin in New York City, USA.
Amaral, La Pegatina and Talisco play in the Actual Festival at Palacio de los Deportes, Logroño, Spain, Europe.
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On the Asian Leg of their WorldWired tour, Metallica play at The Gocheok Sky Dome, Seoul, South Korea, Asia, supported by Babymetal.
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The B-Street Band, a popular Bruce Springsteen tribute group, announces that it has pulled out of performing at Donald Trump's Inaugural Gala, after receiving thousands of e-mails on the subject.When Justin Bieber is asked by TMZ if he enjoys The Weeknd's music, he responds, ""Hell nah. That s**t's wack!" His opinion is thought to be somewhat influenced by the fact that his former girlfriend Selena Gomez is now dating The Weeknd.
On their 25th Anniversary Of Images And Words tour, Dream Theater play at Mediolanum Forum, Milan, Italy, Europe.
On her 80-date Dangerous Woman tour Ariana Grande plays at Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee, USA, supported by Victoria Monet and Little Mix.
Reverend James Leg begins a European tour with a show at Le Black Sheep, Montpelier, France, Europe.
Otis Taylor releases a new LP, Fantasizing About Being Black, on Inakustic Records in the UK and Ireland.On his 44-show Boy Meets World tour Drake plays at Konig Pilsener Arena, Oberhausen, Germany, Europe, supported by dvsn.
Singer-songwriter Lucy Spraggan plays at The Leadmill, Sheffield, England, UK, Europe.
Singer-songwriter Lucy Spraggan plays at The O2 ABC, Glasgow, Scotland, UK, Europe.It is reported that British Culture Minister Matt Hancock is to raise concerns with London Mayor Sadiq Khan over the Metropolitan Police's use of the controversial Form 696 which requires venues in London, England, UK, Europe, to supply the names, stage names, addresses and phone numbers of all promoters and artists participating in an event - particularly if a night "predominantly features DJs or MCs performing to a backing track". Originally introduced in London, the form has since been adopted by sixteen other police authorities, and fears are widespread that it has racist implications and is intended particularly to target black and Asian musics such as Grime and hip-hop.
Aimee Mann begins a tour in support of her ninth album, Mental Illness, with a show at The Lincoln Theatre, Washington DC, USA.
On his Touring in support of her ninth album, Mental Illness, Aimee Mann plays at The State Room, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
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Wilco play at The Solid Sound Festival, Mass Moca, North Adams, Massachusetts, USA. During the day Jeff Tweedy of Wilco performs Laminated Cat live and solo.
During the European leg of their Not In This Lieftime tour, Guns N'Roses play at Friends Arena, Stockholm, Sweden, Europe, supported by The Darkness and Backyard Babies. This tour features classic Guns N'Roses line-up members Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan, playing together for the first time since 1993.
On their 100-date 
Steve Adey releases his third studio LP, Do Me A Kindness, on Grand Harmonium Records.
will.i.am, Taboo and apl.de.ap do an in-store signing and Q+A at Meltdown Comics And Collectibles in Los Angeles, California, USA, to celebrate the release of the newest Black Eyed Peas creative project, a graphic novel called 'Masters of the Sun – The Zombie Chronicles'.
The Beat starring Dave Wakeling play at The Balcony Bars, Isle Of Wight, England, UK, Europe.
Stereophonics are among the artists appearing at the Radio 2 Live In Hyde Park festival, in Hyde Park, London, England, UK, Europe.
On their This House Is Not For Sale Tour, Bon Jovi play at Estádio Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre, Brazil, South America, supported by The Kills.During the South American leg of their Not In This Lieftime tour, Guns N'Roses, The Who and Incubus play at Rock In Rio, Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America. This tour features classic Guns N'Roses line-up members Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan, playing together for the first time since 1993.
Tom Petty is found unconscious, not breathing and in full cardiac arrest, at his home in Malibu, California, USA. He is rushed to hospital and placed on life support.
Justin Bieber reported spends the evening at the home of his former girlfriend Selena Gomez in Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA. Gomez's current boyfriend The Weeknd is away on tour, but is said to be fully aware of the visit.
On their 40th Anniversary Tour, 70s punk band Penetration play at Lewes Con Club, Brighton, England, UK, Europe.
During the 3rd North American leg of their Not In This Lieftime tour, Guns N'Roses play at The Valley View Casino Center, San Diego, California, USA. This tour features classic Guns N'Roses line-up members Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan, playing together for the first time since 1993.
Kim Wilde, the most successful female UK artist of the 80s, and thrash metal legends Lawnmower Deth release a special anti-Christmas single: F U Kristmas, via Wildeflower Records.Jan |