Do drive-in concerts offer a safe return to live music before 2022?

David Robb Labor EditorFilm and television production “is finally getting ready to start back up,” IATSE Grips Local 80 business manager Thom Davis said in his latest update on the industry’s efforts for a safe return to work.“The major lots have brought back people to get the departments ready for production,” he said, “and some of the Independents and Commercials have commenced with production.”Davis, who also is IATSE’s 2nd international vice president, noted that Hollywood’s unions – IATSE,

After a troubling period in their lives Kim Kardashian and Kanye West seem to be back on track.The showbiz power couple were spotted landing in Miami after a make or break holiday in Dominican Republic. Accompanied by their children North, seven, Saint, four, Chicago, two, and one-year-old Psalm, the parents were in good spirits on Sunday.

Another day, another opportunity for Cody Simpson and Miley Cyrus to show off their love on social media! This time, it was the Australian singer’s turn to gush over his ‘best friend,’ making sure to tell the world that he’s in love with Miley! The pair is nowhere near close to breaking up and in fact, they seem more and more in love as days go by! Their latest couple post is a super cute selfie that Cody posted via his IG Stories.

straight to your inboxJuventus are prepared to offer Federico Bernardeschi in a swap deal for Manchester United defender Chris Smalling, according to reports.Smalling joined Roma on a season-long loan deal last summer after falling down the pecking order at United under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.The former England international has impressed during his debut season in Serie A and Roma are believed to be interested in keeping him permanently, though have been unable to agree a fee with United.MEN

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said earlier this month that spectators might be able to return to stadiums in England from October. Some sports, including football and cricket, have already resumed behind closed doors after the Covid-19 lockdown.And the PM said earlier this month that a number of test events would take place from August 1 but any stadium reopenings would be subject to coronavirus guidelines.

Shawn Mendes is enjoying a day out with friends!

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerYes, there’s still music being made. Taylor Swift stunned the world by dropping an unexpected eighth album, forever, this week.

David Robb Labor EditorThe Art Directors Guild, IATSE Local 800, has released its key recommendations and protocols for a safe return to work during the coronavirus pandemic.“In the ongoing absence of an industry-wide agreement with either the AMPTP covering filmed entertainment, or the AICP for commercial production, the Art Directors Guild has released their set of key recommendations and protocols for adoption in the workplace,” the ADG said.

Billboard (listen below), the song extends this ethos of caring to listeners worldwide, with lyrics delivered by Toronto-based hip-hop artist Phoenix reflecting the intentions of the events. "You can cry at the social, no need to hide at the social, all love at the social," she announces with bombast, while also touching on issues related to race, justice and spirituality.Out Friday (July 24), "The Social" is the lead track from DJ Shub's forthcoming album, War Club.

coronavirus pandemic was submitted by senators John Cornyn and Amy Klobuchar yesterday (July 22).The Bill would provide six months of financial support to keep venues afloat, pay employees and seek to preserve an economic sector that has been hit in most states since mid-March.“Texas is home to a number of historic and world-class small entertainment venues, many of which remain shuttered after being the first businesses to close,” Cornyn said in a statement to Billboard.“The culture around

snatches them away like an evil nibbles waitress. It hints that we might be spared the hideousness of Kanye West spewing anti-abortion rants all over the Presidential campaign trail, then signs him up at the Federal Elections Committee, presumably after heated discussions over whether submissions in block capitals over 38 additional pages are still valid.And it keeps on promising us gigs, despite them being all-but incapable of coming through.

Chris Willman Music WriterMarc Geiger, until recently the head of music at WME, and one of the founders of Lollapalooza, sounds like he’s not expecting to be attending any festivals in 2021.Asked on “The Bob Lefsetz Podcast” when he expects concerts to return, Geiger said, “My guess is late ‘21, more likely ‘22.” And he told Lefsetz that the problem of insurance going forward is “a biggie” when it comes to reasons for that long a delay, although “there are probably 20.”The music exec

Marc Geiger is sharing his thoughts on the state of the music industry amid the pandemic.

Actress Naya Rivera’s last moments on this earth were spent sacrificing her own life to save that of her son, Josey Dorsey. On Monday, July 13, 2020, authorities confirmed that the body of Naya Rivera, 33, was recovered at California’s Lake Piru.

A collective of major music industry bodies have produced a set of Government-endorsed guidelines to aid artists, producers and songwriters in safely returning to the recording studio.

The search for Naya Rivera continues as those who knew her share their requests for prayers she is found alive.