ASCAP Launches Internship Program for Students at Historically Black Colleges & Universities

James Blake has said the lyrics to Nirvana classic ‘Come As You Are’ are “potent” in the current climate, suggesting that he chose to cover the song to reflect the times.The musician provided his own rendition of the US band’s hit 1991 single last month as part of a fundraiser for The Loveland Foundation.Now, Blake has spoken to Zane Lowe on Apple Music about his decision to cover that song in particular.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerEveryone’s favorite coach on The Voice will be bringing his own music to drive-in theaters this summer.Blake Shelton will have main squeeze Gwen Stefani and Trace Adkins on board for the July 25 concert series debut, location TBD.

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani will get the concert experience from the comfort of their vehicles. Shelton, with the help of Stefani and Trace Adkins, will be showing performances at drive-ins and outdoor theaters across the United States and Canada this summer. The concerts are filmed exclusively for each one-night-only event, and will include interviews with the musicians.“This is such a great way to enjoy music with your family and friends and stay safe,” said Shelton.

Blake Shelton will kick off a recorded summer concert series set to air at drive-in theaters across the United States and Canda. For the series, musicians' performances will be filmed for exclusive one-night-only events, which will include "cinematic interviews and storytelling," according to a press release.

The Office.Baker, who played Stanley Hudson in all nine seasons of the US version of The Office, teased the “Uncle Stan” project in a new Instagram video.In a post accompanying the video, Baker wrote: “It’s True! I’m really back! Uncle Stan coming soon!“The Kickstarter (Link In Bio) will be going live at 12pm PST. Tomorrow, Thursday (July 2nd) is the big day! I’m excited to share this project with you!”You can see the full post below.

Spotify has unveiled a new, cheaper premium subscription option for couples, called Premium Duo, that will be rolled out in the United States and 54 other markets today (July 1).

Hello Upper East Siders, let's travel back in time to 2007 when Gossip Girl stars Penn Badgley and Blake Lively were in a relationship. Yes, we are aware that the two stars have moved on.

Amazon Prime Video will allow up to 100 people to stream a film or TV show at the same time.The addition follows the surge in communal viewing experience apps during the coronavirus lockdown, including Netflix’s own Netflix Party.Amazon Prime Video’s Watch Party will be available to US Prime members on desktop computers, Variety reports.

Nancy Tartaglione International Box Office Editor/Senior ContributorSaban Films has acquired North American rights to John Berardo’s Initiation. The horror crime thriller was previously selected for a world premiere in the Midnighters section at SXSW under its original title Dembanger.

Andreas Wiseman International EditorFilmmakers Adil El Arbi & Bilall Fallah (Bad Boys For Life) have been set to direct Rebel, a coming-of-age story about a family torn apart over a little boy’s future.Wild Bunch International is handling international sales and will introduce the project to buyers at the virtual Cannes market.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, today announced the launch of a new paid internship program for students enrolled in historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the U.S.

If you look through Georgia Harrison’s Instagram page, you may come away wishing you’d actually started those online pilates classes. The Love Island star has been busy getting into shape during lockdown, but she’s also found the time to partner with US brand Executive Styles to launch her very own Argan Oil Eyelash Serum, £35.75 here.

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Kelly Clarkson is weathering the often treacherous waters of divorce and has been looking to close friends for support amid her public split from husband Brandon Blackstock, according to a new report. “Blake [Shelton] has been supportive and the friend she has needed, as always,” a source close to the “American Idol” alum told Us Weekly on Wednesday.

Kelly Clarkson has been leaning on her loved ones since filing for divorce from Brandon Blackstock earlier this month. And among those helping her through this tough time is her Voice costar, Blake Shelton, a source exclusively reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.“Blake has been supportive and the friend she has needed, as always,” says the source.

Manuel Medrano on June 19. Medrano's one-hour show will be accessible live, for a small "entrance" fee, to Rappi’s 25 million registered users, spread across its home base of Colombia (5 million registered users), Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay."Rappi has a significant number of users who use the platform recurrently," says Sebastian Ruales, global head of SuperApp for Rappi.

In response to the worldwide demonstrations protesting racial injustice in the wake of George Floyd's death, Netflix has launched a Black Lives Matter collection of films, TV shows and documentaries to help U.S. subscribers better understand the experience of Black Americans.