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Tim McGraw has released a new video for "Humble and Kind," the latest single taken off of his 2015 album Damn Country Music. The new clip, directed by Wes Edwards, features human beings from all walks of life. "This song is so special to me. I really wanted a video that showed the universality of the message of Humble and Kind," McGraw said on Instagram of the new video.

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Sam Smith has responded to criticism after tweeting about a friend's recent racist encounter in London made him a target on social media. After a friend was apparently berated with racist comments, Smith tweeted that he was "deeply shocked" by the whole ordeal. "For the record, I was merely sharing an experience that I had in the hope it would draw attention . . ."

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Brian Wilson has announced a tour to celebrate the 50th anny of the Beach Boys' groundbreaking album Pet Sounds. The 70 plus date trek begins in Auckland, Australia on March 26 and hits Japan, Europe and the U.S. On the tour, which Wilson says will be the last live performances of the album, he and his band will play the album in its entirety.

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Santana and Journey have confirmed a string of co-headlining tour dates. The three-show run will kick off on April 13 in New York City before hitting Uncasville, Connecticut on April 15 and Allentown, Pennsylvania on April 16.

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Britney Spears shared three video clips for what may prove to be new music. In the teasers, a scantily clad Spears strikes seductive poses as Nathanial Rateliff & the Night Sweats's "S.O.B." plays in the background. According to Us magazine, Spears is currently taking a month and a half break from her Las Vegas residency Pieces of Me.

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R. Kelly has offered up the story of his life in the form of a 45-minute song. The impromptu song came during a GQ interview in which they ask the R&B legend to sing a few lines for the camera. He then rips into the lengthy improvised tune recounting various stages of his life. At one point he recalls busking in front of a McDonalds as a kid.

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2 Chainz has dropped the surprise mixtape, Felt Like Cappin, the six-track follow-up to last year's Trapavelli Tre. The tape features production from Timbaland, Mike WiLL Made-It, FKi, Zaytoven, Cardo and TM88. Chainz previously said that he'd release his joint project with Lil Wayne and ColleGrove.

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Joseph Fiennes has hit out at those who are criticizing him for accepting the role of Michael Jackson in an upcoming film about the King of Pop. The film centers on the bizarre true-life story in which Jackson embarked on a road trip with Elizabeth Taylor and Marlon Brando following the 9/11 attacks.

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Sting is set to headline the halftime show at the 2016 NBA All-Star Game in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His set will reportedly touch on a number of hits. Cirque du Soleil will also perform during player introductions, offering a routine that aims to highlight "the story of a basketball dream."

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Beyoncé is featured in the Coldplay music video for "Hymn for the Weekend," a cut from the band's latest album, A Head Full of Dreams. The vid, shot in Mumbai, features Coldplay fronter Chris Martin riding in a rickshaw, while Bey, dressed in Indian garb, sings her parts.

"So drink from me, drink from me / When I was so thirsty," sings Bey on the cut. "We're on a symphony / Now I just can't get enough / Put your wings on me, wings on me / When I was so heavy / We're on a symphony / When I'm lower, lower, lower, low."

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