Global Pride poised to make history

Global Pride, the 27-hour virtual Pride that took place on June 27, reached a worldwide audience of 57,050,978 viewers in at least 163 countries, organisers confirmed on Monday.

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Adam Lambert gave a highlight performance of Tears For Fears’ hit Mad World as part of Saturday’s Global Pride 2020 livestream event.The Queen singer joined fellow performers, actors, politicians, and activists as part of the worldwide celebration of all things LGBTQ+ and he summed up what many were thinking as he belted out the British group’s breakout song. Introducing the cover, Adam said: “It’s amazing to be a part of the LGTBQ+ community.

Kesha is celebrating Stonewall Day with an emotional performance on “Rainbow”.

In lieu of Pride marches and parades in the streets this year, we get virtual events. These events are not the same as wearing glitter, waving rainbow flags, and dancing with our best friends at afterparties, but they certainly aren't lacking in joy.

Kesha gave an emotional performance of her 2017 song "Rainbow" during the Global Pride 2020 virtual event."I really do believe that you are the future," Kesha said in a pre-recorded message from her home prior to the performance on Saturday (June 27).

Adam Lambert has given a heartfelt rendition of Tears For Fears’ ‘Mad World’ as part of the Global Pride 2020 livestream event.On Saturday June 27, organisations from across the world came together for Global Pride, a worldwide celebration of the diverse LGBTQ+ community.

Adam Lambert delivered a smooth, socially distanced cover of "Mad World" and a heartfelt speech during the Global Pride 2020 virtual event.

The global COVID-19 outbreak has led to the cancellation of 500 Pride marches across the world. Global Pride 2020 – a trans-national online event today hopes to fill this gap and has organised what it calls the world’s biggest ever LGBTQI Pride event.The Asia-Pacific segment kicks off the 24-hour online broadcast.

With Pride celebrations and marches across the globe canceled to halt the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, Global Pride is stepping in to prove solidarity and celebratory vibes for the LGBTQ community this Pride Month.

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Global Pride, the first 24-hour virtual Pride, will be streamed online this Saturday 27 June, and promises to shine a light on LGBTQIA+ communities from every continent. Organisers say it has the potential to be the largest LGBTQIA+ event ever.

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Shirley Halperin Executive Editor, MusicMarc Geiger, WME’s global head of music, is exiting the agency he’s called home since 2003. In addition, WME’s Co-Head of Music Sara Newkirk Simon will transition to a consultant role with WME parent company Endeavor.Lucy Dickins is upped to co-head of WME’s Music division, joining Scott Clayton and Kirk Sommer who also retain the titles of co-heads.

Australia and New Zealand are geared up to kick off this year’s Global Pride event.While hundreds of Pride festivals from across the globe were cancelled due to Covid-19, the Pride spirit lives on this year with the Global Pride 24-hour online broadcast.Coordinated by InterPride and Mardi Gras, Global Pride 2020 will attract up to 300 million viewers around the world, with Australia and New Zealand set to start the show with two and a half hours of footage from Australia and the Asia-Pacific

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterSaban Music Group (SMG), the music company bearing the name of entertainment mogul Haim Saban, has entered into a global administration deal with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), the companies announced today.Running SMG since its July 2019 launch is Gustavo Lopez, himself a Universal Music Group veteran.