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MUSIC NEWS: MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2015

 

KANYE WEST / KIM KARDASHIAN - NEW BABY ON WAY

 

South? East, West? Who knows what ``direction'' Kanye West and Kim Kardashian will go with the soon-to-come sibling of their daughter North West. We'll find out soon; Kim has announced that the couple is expecting their second child. She spilled the beans in a clip that aired after last night's episode of the E! reality show 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians.`` She didn't say when the baby is expected arrive. North West is nearly two-years old 

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ENRIQUE IGLESIAS IS INJURED BY DRONE

 

For Enrique Iglesias, the show went on. But so did the bleeding. The singer is recovering after a run-in he had with a drone. The remote controlled device was flying around the arena to take images as Iglesias performed at a show Saturday night in Tijuana, Mexico. At one point, Iglesias grabbed the drone to show the audience the show from his point of view. But he ended up getting his fingers sliced. He was advised to end the show, but went on for another 30 minutes. Concertgoers posted photos on social media showing Iglesias with blood all over his white T-shirt. He was rushed to the airport where an ambulance met him and took him to Los Angeles to see a specialist. 

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IGGY AZALEA CANCELS TOUR

 

Those who had plans to catch Iggy Azalea in concert _ will have to make other plans. The rapper has cancelled her North American tour for a second time. She informed fans in a tweet Friday, adding that she is ``so sad and sorry'' to let her fans down. She didn't give a reason for the latest cancellation.

Back in March, Azalea announced her Great Escape Tour would not kick off in April because of production problems. She said at the time the tour would go off in the fall. No immediate comment from Azalea's record label or tour promoter. Meanwhile, Azalea says she will go forward with her plans to play festivals this summer. 

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B.B. KING FUNERAL

 

Stevie Wonder says B.B. King will ``forever be the king of the blues.'' The tribute to his fellow musician was one of the many featured at King's funeral this past Saturday. Wonder didn't attend; his recorded statement was played to the congregation at a church in King's hometown, Indianola, Mississippi. Country singer Marty Stuart also paid tribute to King, saying he had created a musical legacy for the home state they share.

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iTunes in Canada top 10 for the week ending May 31

 

ALBUMS

 

1. At.Long.Last.A$AP _ A$AP Rocky

 

2. ``Pitch Perfect 2'' (Soundtrack) _ Various Artists

 

3. Empires _ Hillsong UNITED

 

4. Wilder Mind _ Mumford & Sons

 

5. Just the Hits 2015 _ Various Artists

 

6. Jekyll + Hyde _ Zac Brown Band

 

7. 1989 _ Taylor Swift

 

8. X _ Ed Sheeran

 

9. Forever _ Alesso

 

10. Motion _ Calvin Harris

 

 

 

SINGLES

 

1. Cheerleader _ Omi

 

2. Bad Blood _ Taylor Swift featuring Kendrick Lamar

 

3. See You Again _ Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth

 

4. Honey, I'm Good. _ Andy Grammer

 

5. Shut Up and Dance _ WALK THE MOON

 

6. Hey Mama _ David Guetta featuring Nicki Minaj & Afrojack

 

7. Lean On _ Major Lazer featuring MO & DJ Snake

 

8. Want to Want Me _ Jason Derulo

 

9. The Hills _ The Weeknd

 

10. Kick the Dust Up _ Luke Bryan 

 

(The Canadian Press)