Patti Smith announces virtual performance featuring music and book reading

Aaliyah‘s estate is providing an update.

Mariah Carey is giving fans a peek at her archives.

Celebs Go Dating's dating agents Paul Carrick Brunson and Tom Read Wilson have revealed that one cast member had trouble with the show's new format.Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, E4 has turned its hit reality format into Celebs Go Virtual Dating, where its cast must develop connections through appropriate social-distancing measures.Speaking to the Radio Times about the new series, Carrick Brunson and junior client coordinator Read Wilson have revealed that TOWIE star Pete Wicks was very

Fraser T Smith has announced his new album ‘12 Questions’ under the banner Future Utopia, with the record set to feature guest contributions from the likes of Stormzy, Dave and Idris Elba.The producer, songwriter and musician will release ‘12 Questions’ on October 23 via Platoon/70Hz.Describing the record as “the most ambitious, exciting and terrifying thing I’ve ever done”, ‘12 Questions’ is based on a series of 12 universal, human and urgent questions, each of which is posed by Smith to a

Meghan Markle was “furious” when members of her family made “absurd claims” about her relationship with Prince Harry. The claim is being made in the bombshell book “Finding Freedom,” written by royal reporters Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand.

The Weeknd‘s recent TikTok live concert was so popular that it crashed the social media application’s server. According to Hot New Hip Hop, the application crashed when The Weeknd asked fans a question, sparking thousands upon thousands of people to write their replies and overloading the server.

Ross County the points. The Northern Ireland cap bashed in a late winner from close range to shake off Hamilton and continue the superb start to the season for the Staggies.

Last week, Thomas Rhett surprised healthcare workers with an acoustic virtual set to say thank you for their incredible work. Cisco and Live Nation teamed up to help facilitate the exclusive performance for healthcare workers from Banner Health in Arizona and Colorado, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis.

Catherine Conelly is a former beauty editor turned freelance writer whose work has appeared on Shape, Thrillist, PopSugar and more. “For the last few months, I've been raving to anyone who will listen about Writers & Lovers by Lily King.

Dallas Smith fans won’t have to wait much longer for new music.

Creamfields has announced plans to host a virtual festival in lieu of their cancelled 2020 event.The dance-orientated three-dayer was set to take place over August bank holiday weekend (28-30), but was pushed back one year due to the coronavirus crisis.Yesterday (August 3), organisers revealed that they “will be bringing Creamfields live to your living room” on that same weekend with their first-ever ‘House Party Edition’.“We’ve curated a line up featuring over 40 artists, picking some of the

Announced today (August 3), the event will focus on sets from the longstanding festival's more recent history.Since launching in 1998, Creamfields has hosted the who's who of the global dance scene, with headliners from the past half decade including Calvin Harris, Avicii, Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren, Carl Cox, Eric Prydz, Alesso, Tiësto, The Chainsmokers and more.The 2020 event was scheduled to feature Armin van Buuren, Pendulum, CamelPhat, The Chainsmokers, Calvin Harris, Carl Cox, Nina

Patrick McGuire When the MTV Video Music Awards announced its nominations last week, it added a new category that’s fitting for the times: best quarantine performance. Those competing for a Moonman include Lady Gaga’s performance of “Smile” from Global Citizen’s “One World: Together At Home” concert, CNCO’s “Unplugged At Home” and Post Malone’s Nirvana tribute.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterVariety Entertainment Marketing Summit Presented by Deloitte will take place virtually over two days, Aug. 26 & 27.

Jessica Simpson sent a copy of her book to her sexual abuser. The 40-year-old singer revealed in her memoir, 'Open Book', she was sexually abused by the daughter of a family friend from the ages of six to 12, and has now said she sent the woman a copy of the tome in the hopes it would help her "heal".

To Die For and slated for a May 1 release, the singer revealed in an Instagram post that the timing and title of the album didn't "feel right" to them, but promised fans that "I am still going to bring out some new music over the next few months."Sam Smith and Burna Boy's "My Oasis" will be released tomorrow (July 30) at 2:20 pm ET. Check out the full teaser below: New song 'My Oasis' with @burnaboygram.

Eva Marcille shared a video featuring her baby boy, Mikey and this clip will be making fans’ day. Check out the clip that she shared on her social media account below.

Los Angeles duo Best Coast has announced a 10th anniversary virtual show celebrating their debut album Crazy For You. The one-night event will take place on Aug. 14 via Seated and feature special guests, archival footage, interviews and more.