By Tom Tapp
11.04.2020 - 02:43 / variety.com
By Dave McNary
Film Reporter
The coronavirus pandemic has driven a 30% year-to-year jump in video on demand viewing for March, data tracker Comscore has reported.
Comscore said the jump came as millions of Americans sought entertainment while complying with pandemic public health safety measures. “Further driving the March 2020 VOD viewing surge is that in reaction to this unprecedented situation, studios shifted some of their big screen content to on-demand platforms,” it added.
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While many major music festivals and awards shows have been delayed because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, CMT is moving one of its marquee events up from the fall to the summer — and shifting the focus from artists to everyday Americans who are making extraordinary contributions to their communities during this time of crisis. CMT on Monday announced it will put a twist on its annual Artists of the Year event.
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.
By Erik Pedersen
It’s been months of nonstop changes for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, but not even a career change, two huge moves, and a global pandemic can keep this power couple from finding their groove again!
By Mackenzie Nichols
Sanders said his decision was "very difficult and painful" to make
Ever wondered what COVID-19 sounds like? Wonder no more...
From the comfort of her own home while in self-quarantine, Gloria Estefan sent an important message about the novel coronavirus disease.