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'Despacito' reigns at No. 1 in US Billboard chart for 16 weeks

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There's so sign of slowing down for Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee's "Despacito" featuring Justin Bieber as it led the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in the US for 16th week. The upbeat song which also featured an appearance by Miss Universe 2006 Zuleyka Rivera now matches "One Sweet Day" by Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men for the longest reign at No. 1 which topped the same charts for 16 weeks in 1995-1996. But there are threats to dislodge "Despacito" on the top of the 59-year chart. Observers said that one of these songs could be "Look What You Made Me Do" by Taylor Swift which Billboard reported that the single may sell over 500,000 digital copies during its first week of release. Also, the Associated Press reported that on release day alone, "Look" was streamed more than 8 million times. Taylor's music video also raked in more than 31 million views on YouTube in its first 24 hours. Her latest song is th...

Stars to join Ariana Grande Manchester gig - report

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The stage is ready for the memorial concert in honor of the victims of Manchester, England suicide bombing last May 22. Grande, 23, will lead the concert dubbed "One Love Manchester" which will be held at the Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester on Sunday, June 4 (June 5 Manila time). The gig also aims to raise funds for those affected by the bombing.     Coldplay Grande's celebrity friends who will join the memorial tribute are Coldplay, Katy Perry, Pharrell, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Niall Horan and Take That, according to a report by CNN International.                  Miley Cyrus All proceeds from the show will go towards the "We Love Manchester Emergency Fund," in partnership with the British Red Cross and Manchester City Council, a press release obtained by CNN said.     Justin Bieber Grande described the attack "heinous" as she praised her fans for their "kindness, love, strength and...

Ariana Grande sets memorial concert, say reports

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US pop singer will return to Manchester, England to stage a concert for the benefit of 22 victims who died during a terror attack last Monday night. Now in the US, Grande has scheduled the benefit concert on June 4, according to entertainment website TMZ. Last Friday, Grande twitted that she would be returning to the brave city of Manchester. “I’ll be returning to the incredibly brave city of Manchester to spend time with my fans and the have a benefit concert in honor of and to raise money for the victims and their families…I will have details to share with you as soon as everything is confirmed,” the American pop star said. Grande has already pledged to shoulder the funeral expenses of the victims of the bombing incident in England. Unconfirmed reports said that some of the biggest names in the music scene today will lend their talents during the show. Among those expected to join her benefit concert include Katy Perry, The Wanted, Justin Bieber, etc. The total am...