Sundance Institute Sets $1 Million Coronavirus-Relief Fund For Independent Artists and Organizations

Beyoncé is giving back amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

The two-hour event, which also saw the participation of Bollywood stars and , featured performances by Gaga, Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Lizzo, and Taylor Swift among others, was not planned as a fundraiser but the April 18 show inspired people across America to donate, reports aceshowbiz.com.

Covid-19 survivors Idris Elba and his wife Sabrina have teamed up United Nations (UN) officials to launch a $40 million (£32 million) fund for poor nations hit by the pandemic.

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The Sundance Institute has launched a COVID-19 relief fund for indie artists, with a $1 million pot. "This moment calls for a radical shift in strategy in the way we support independent artists in film, media and theater.

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My Chemical Romance has announced they are selling fabric face masks for coronavirus relief, as NME points out.

An advocacy group in Ecuador has created a fund to help LGBTQ people and Venezuelan refugees in the country during the coronavirus pandemic.

A new fund to support Irish musicians through the Covid-19 pandemic has been set up by key music industry bodies.

The Performing Rights Organizations—American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), and SESAC—have teamed up to form a new coronavirus relief fund as part of the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund. The fund will focus on helping songwriters, composers, and lyricists. Make donations or apply for assistance here.

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Jane Fonda is meshing two of her favourite things, charity and fashion.

It's official, the Oneders are getting the band back together for a good cause. That Thing You Do! stars Tom Everett Scott, Johnathan Schaech, and Ethan Embry all announced on their social media pages Monday that they will be reuniting online for a live watch party in support of MusiCares COVID-19 relief fund on Friday, April 17 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on their new YouTube Channel.

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Apple Music has launched a $50 million advance royalty fund to ensure that artists will get paid and label operations can continue during the coronavirus pandemic, Rolling Stone reports. The streaming giant confirmed the news in a letter to labels (obtained by Rolling Stone). Eligible labels must have a direct Apple Music distribution deal and earn $10,000 minimum on a quarterly basis.