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EXCLUSIVE: Filmmaker Charlie Matthau has acquired the Hillary Manton Lodge novel Jane of Austin: A Novel of Sweet Tea and Sensibility which he’ll develop and produce as a TV series.

Michael Bublé is putting safety first on his North American tour.

Austin, Texas’s popular 6th Street entertainment district was the scene of a mass shooting early Saturday morning. Police reported that 13 people were injured and said the suspected shooter was not in custody.

Dave Chappelle has tested positive for COVID-19 and canceled the remainder of his scheduled shows in Austin, Texas this week. The comedian's rep confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that Chappelle was currently quarantining after his positive test but has not yet suffered any symptoms.

Dishonored co-creator and creative director Harvey Smith has revealed that he is working on a new game with Arkane Studios.During an interview with Spanish outlet Vandal, Smith said that he has started working on a new project with “the guys who made Dishonored and Prey”, referencing Arkane Studios’ Austin, Texas offices.

This is pretty terrifying…

Vanilla Ice just dropped out of his performance in Austin, Texas, stating that he wasn’t aware the COVID-19 situation was so out of control in the city. TMZ says that the rapper first scheduled the concert a long time ago, but considering the rise of the coronavirus in Texas, the rapper believes now is no longer the time for him to perform.

Vanilla Ice is set to play a 2,500 capacity show in Austin, Texas this weekend to celebrate 4th July.It comes despite a recent spike in coronavirus cases in the state, which has seen state Governor Greg Abbott scale down the reopening of bars and nightclubs.Yesterday (July 1), the Austin City Limits festival in the state, set for October, was cancelled due to the new spike in cases, but Ice has now announced a new show at the Emerald Point Bar & Grill tomorrow (July 3) in the city.“I can’t wait

By Mae Hamilton

They'll be the latest media company to cancel their involvement in the annual Austin, Texas event