How to Reach Fans During Coronavirus: 4 Key Insights From New Nielsen Music/MRC Data Study

Andrew Cuomo is leading by example. 

As the country works through the trauma created by the coronavirus, Americans are showing pandemic fatigue and increasingly turning to music for cheer and self-improvement, according to the third installment of Nielsen Music/MRC Data’s survey series, "COVID-19: Tracking the Impact on the Entertainment Landscape." It makes sense: With businesses closed for a month and a half, unemployment skyrocketing and people tiring of self-isolation, music is an affordable escape.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo still found a way to make Mother's Day special for his mom, despite social distancing. During his Sunday coronavirus briefing, Cuomo had a conversation with Matilda Cuomo over video and expressed his love for all that she's done for him.

As the nation adjusts to the new reality of life under self-quarantine in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, a number of artists and musical institutions are taking the show online to share some musical joy during these trying times.With venues and bars on lock down across the country, there are plenty of things you can watch from the safety of your couch, thanks to everyone from Miley Cyrus to the New York Metropolitan Opera and the fine folks at Disney.While sites like Stageit have been

© Getty Former The Big Bang Theory star Melissa Rauch is a new mum.

Former The Big Bang Theory star Melissa Rauch is a new mum.

Taylor Swift just made one fan's entire year!

The last time Bad Bunny partied with a large group of people was on March 14, in celebration of his sophomore studio album YHLQMDLG.

By Jon Burlingame

"I can’t thank you enough for risking your life to help people and for spreading the message loudly that people need to hear, about taking this seriously."

Taylor Swift is expressing her gratitude for a fan who's put herself on the frontline during the coronavirus pandemic.A fan named Whitney -- who posts about all things Swift as @TaNnEytWiT on Twitter and is a nurse who traveled to work in New York City, the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States -- shared photos of a special delivery she got in time for her 30th birthday.She received a package chock-full of merch that arrived with a sweet letter penned by Swift."HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

“Les Miserables” Tony nominee Judy Kuhn was three weeks away from being eligible for health insurance when rehearsals for her off-Broadway show shut down because of the coronavirus.

It appears Rose Byrne's method of coping with the devastation of the coronavirus pandemic is laughter. The 40-year-old actress says she's remained inside in lockdown with her partner, Bobby Cannavale, and their children, sons Rocco, 4, and Rafa, 2.

Jodie Comer has “given up” wearing cosmetics while in self-isolation during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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 Variety Staff