By Dave McNary
Coronavirus Concert Cancellations Expose Vulnerability of Touring Industry's Gig Economy
24.03.2020 - 00:41 / billboard.com
Freelance contractors are the backbone of the live music sector, but since the COVID-19 pandemic canceled concerts around the world will they get left behind?On March 13, Ta-Da! Catering owner Shelleylyn Brandler was out shopping in preparation for The Strokes’ highly-anticipated show the following night at the Forum in Inglewood, California.
As the go-to backstage caterer for major venues, tours and festivals across the country, Brandler was concerned by the postponement of their gigs with
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hollywoodreporter.com
10.04.2020 / 01:59
Filmmakers Hope Coachella Doc Will Be a "Comfort" During Coronavirus Pandemic
Though the festival itself won’t be happening until October, Coachella attendees can still revel in the desert music on Friday — from the comfort of their couches. Coachella's promoter, Goldenvoice, announced in March that the annual Indio, California, festival was pushed back from two weekends in April to October because of the spread of the coronavirus.
foxnews.com
09.04.2020 / 19:37
Pink details 'terrifying' asthma attack amid coronavirus battle
Pink is one of several celebrities who has shared details of her battle with the coronavirus, and in a new interview, the singer nearly breaks down in tears as she details an asthma attack she suffered at the peak of her symptoms. Speaking with Ellen DeGeneres from her California home, Pink shared she's suffered from asthma all her life but hasn't relied on her inhaler for three decades until contracting COVID-19.
eonline.com
09.04.2020 / 01:57
Julia Louis Dreyfus' Hilarious Coronavirus PSA Proves She Really Is a National Treasure
As a celebrity, Julia Louis-Dreyfusis used to certain luxuries and privileges. For one, she almost always has a glam team on call to make sure she's red carpet ready for even the smallest of appearances.
perezhilton.com
08.04.2020 / 23:49
Man Arrested After Allegedly Punching His Mother For Hiding Toilet Paper Amid Coronavirus Lockdown
Some people just cannot handle that quarantine life.
perezhilton.com
08.04.2020 / 19:49
Ellen DeGeneres Compares Coronavirus Quarantine To ‘Being In Jail’ & People Are PISSED!
It’s understandable that some are frustrated with the current social distancing measures, but maybe one of the richest personalities in Hollywood should’ve sat this particular pity party out…
ahlanlive.com
25.03.2020 / 15:07
Nickelodeon Kids Choice awards cancelled due to coronavirus concerns
The Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards have been cancelled due to coronavirus concerns.
glamour.com
24.03.2020 / 22:31
When the Coronavirus Cancels Therapy
These are anxious times. Healthcare systems are overwhelmed, nearly and there’s no telling when we’ll all collectively be out of .
nme.com
20.03.2020 / 01:15
Musicians ask Spotify to triple royalty payments following coronavirus gig cancellations
An online petition has been set up by musician Evan Green
billboard.com
19.03.2020 / 22:03
JoJo Is the 'Queen of Quarantine Lyric Changes' in Billboard Live At-Home Concert: Watch
JoJo hosted a Billboard Live At-Home performance on Thursday (March 19) to raise money for youth homelessness nonprofit My Friend's Place.Streaming live from her California home in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the big-voiced pop singer kicked things off by flexing her classic R&B knowledge with a quick verse of Carl Thomas' 2000 hit "I Wish" before seamlessly launching into her 2019 single "Sabotage."During the three-song set, JoJo laughingly declared herself the "queen of quarantine
breakingnews.ie
18.03.2020 / 05:43
John Legend becomes latest star to stream concert to fans amid Covid-19 outbreak
John Legend has become the latest star to live-stream a concert as physical performances continue to be cancelled due to the coronavirus.