Apple Music Launches $50M Advance Fund for Indie Labels During Coronavirus

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Mick Jagger rewrote the lyrics to the Rolling Stones new single because he feared they were too dark in their eerie similarities to the events of the COVID-19 pandemic.

There seems to be a lot of debate about when our lives will, or should, go back to normal. Protesters are feeling like prisoners who are forced to stay inside their homes, while other seemingly more responsible Americans are voluntarily staying indoors to protect themselves and those they care about. I’m sure these types of conversations permeate most households, but here in my new abode, different debates are much more intense, at least to a 5-year-old.

No drums? No problem. Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts didn’t let the lack of a drum kit stop him from joining his bandmates in a live performance from their respective homes on Saturday.

Just when we thought we'd have a chance at seeing another beautiful royal wedding this year, sadly, that is no longer the case. Next in line in the British monarchy to be wed is , but due to the current coronavirus pandemic, Beatrice and Edoardo's wedding has been canceled until further notice, has confirmed.

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Philadelphia 76ers co-owner Michael Rubin launched his “All In Challenge” on Tuesday (April 14), aiming to to raise money to provide food across the country amid the coronavirus crisis. He challenged his famous friends to take part, asking them to donate experiences and items for auction.Philly native Meek Mill was quick to accept the challenge, and opted to donating his 2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom.

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This week, Apple Music unveiled a $50 million advance royalty fund aimed at ensuring that artists on independent record labels get paid during the coronavirus pandemic.

Apple Music has launched a $50 million advance royalty fund to ensure that artists will get paid and label operations can continue during the coronavirus pandemic, Rolling Stone reports. The streaming giant confirmed the news in a letter to labels (obtained by Rolling Stone). Eligible labels must have a direct Apple Music distribution deal and earn $10,000 minimum on a quarterly basis.

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Carrie Underwood and her husband, Mike Fisher, are encouraging everyone to stay at home to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Olivia Bowen is doing whatever she can to help those working on the frontline during the coronavirus outbreak, and that includes fundraising for the Samaritans.The former Love Island star had been clearing out her Essex home during the lockdown and put together make-up packages worth £50 for her followers to win if they donated to the charity.