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Dolly and Aretha get their props; K-pop is back on top; and the SoundCloud sensation you need to know

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September 05, 2018

Dolly Parton and Aretha Franklin are getting richly-deserved tributes, while the Ohio State Marching Band pays tribute to Queen. In chart news, K-pop is back on top with BTS, and Sheck Wes is the rising SoundCloud rapper you need to know. Also, Tenacious D have announced a new animated rock opera. [Sampled songs: Jahzzar - Comedie (CC BY 4.0), BoxCat Games - Against the Wall (CC BY 3.0), Aretha Franklin - Respect, BTS feat. Nicki Minaj - Idol, Tenacious D - Post-Apocalypto teaser video, Sheck Wes - Mo Bamba, Ohio State Marching Band - Queen tribute]