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Feeling go-go as hell? Lizzo collaborates with DC band

In a move that underscores her reputation as one of pop music’s most adventurous stars, Lizzo has teamed up with UCB, or the Uncalled 4 Band, for a new go-go inspired track that mixes hip-hop and the unmistakable bounce of D.C.’s homegrown sound. The collaboration, which interpolates UCB’s 2005 hit “Sexy Lady” and is out on June 5, is already generating buzz among fans and critics. In a post on Instagram, Lizzo — sporting a matching Universal Madness jacket and skirt set — mouths along to a snippet of the song as two members of the group open a van door and make their surprise appearance. Content warning: The following video contains language that may be unsuitable for certain audiences.

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Dutch court allows rapper Ye concerts in the Netherlands

AMSTERDAM (AP) — A judge in Amsterdam on Wednesday rejected an appeal by a Jewish organization to block two performances by the rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West, ruling that the concerts are not a threat to public order. Ye has drawn widespread controversy in recent years for a series of antisemitic remarks, leaving Dutch authorities under mounting pressure to cancel the gigs on June 6 and 8. The Central Jewish Council filed the emergency lawsuit on Tuesday, arguing that Ye should be banned from the country for voicing admiration for Adolf Hilter and selling T-shirts featuring swastikas. According to the Amsterdam District Court, there were no grounds to bar Ye from performing. “There are no indications that West’s presence in the coming days will lead to concrete public order dangers,” the court said in a statement.
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