Dropkick Murphys to stream St Patrick’s Day concert after coronavirus cancellation

Thursday night's usual soap lineup was missing from TV screens tonight.

Boston Calling 2020 has been called off due to the coronavirus pandemic. The festival’s organizers announced the news today. “We are heartbroken; however, the health and safety of our audience, artists, partners, vendors, first responders, and staff are of the utmost importance to us, and we felt that this was the only acceptable way forward,” the statement reads. Ticket holders will be given the option of a full refund or tickets to Boston Calling 2021.

Boston Calling has canceled this year's festival, which was set to take place over the course of Memorial Day Weekend (May 22-24).Citing concerns over the global coronavirus pandemic and consultations with local and state authorities, the Boston Calling team expressed that they were "heartbroken" over the difficult decision to cancel in a statement."To our audience, whom we value dearly, we are so sad that we will not be together with you in May," organizers said.

Grammy-winning singer James Taylor and his wife, Kim, have donated $1 million to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston to help with its battle against the spread of the new coronavirus.

From finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to canceling events, here’s a look at some of the ways the entertainment industry is reacting to the spread of the coronavirus, which most people recover from but can cause severe illness in the elderly and those with preexisting medical conditions.

Sending some relief close to home, Boston native James Taylor and his wife, Kim Taylor, have made a $1 million donation to Massachusetts General Hospital to help with the institution’s efforts to deal with the coronavirus pandemic.

Mark Wahlberg is speaking candidly about his past criminal behavior as well as his difficult upbringing. The 48-year-old actor spoke with The Guardian, the British news outlet, to promote his new Netflix film “Spencer Confidential,” when he was asked about growing up in a difficult part of Boston and his past experiences engaging in criminal behavior.

Garth Brooks knows you’ve been stuck in your house and can’t attend a concert – so he’s doing one online next week. The country star revealed on his “Inside Studio G” show that he’s planning an all-acoustic performance featuring himself and wife Trisha Yearwood.

The NBA has told its teams to close their training and practice facilities to all players and staff starting Friday, a development that came on a day where four more teams revealed they have had players or staff test positive for the coronavirus. The Los Angeles Lakers announced Thursday that two of their players tested positive, and Marcus Smart of the Boston Celtics said he tested positive, as well.

The rapid spread of the coronavirus is causing cancellations and postponements of sporting events and affecting sports around the globe. Now, the list of players in the NBA who have tested positive continues to grow, as the Lakers and Celtics have both confirmed players on their rosters have tested positive for COVID-19, with Boston guard Marcus Smart confirming his diagnosis on social media.

Bethenny Frankel is doing her part in helping others amid the coronavirus outbreak.

UNICEF may have postponed its annual fundraising ball in Los Angeles on March 14, but the organization says they are working with the honorees to make sure they’ll be on hand when the gala takes place at a later date.

Lori Loughlin won't catch a break from the coronavirus outbreak. The actress' trial date remains scheduled for October despite the viral pandemic, per an order issued by a federal judge on Tuesday.

Gisele Bundchen is saying goodbye to Boston.

Boston will always hold a special place in Gisele Bündchen's heart. On Wednesday, the model took a walk down memory lane on Instagram to pay tribute to the city where she, her husband Tom Brady and their family built their lives following the famous quarterback's departure from the New England Patriots.

Over the past 10 years, Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen’s family has celebrated one milestone after another, culminating in the NFL star’s decision to leave the New England Patriots.

It’s been a tradition for two decades that Celtic-punk band Dropkick Murphys have performed their annual St. Patrick’s Day show in Boston.