Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker Extends Songwriter Deal With Sony/ATV Music Publishing

Kevin Bacon is keeping in touch with Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson as the stars remain in quarantine after being diagnosed with coronavirus.

Kevin Bacon is making the most of his time at home in self-isolation.

Australian cricket great Shane Warne is using his gin distillery to produce hand sanitiser amid shortages due to a global coronavirus outbreak.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson continue to battle the coronavirus, with the Oscar-winning actor on Tuesday giving fans an update on their conditions. Hanks announced last week he and his wife had tested positive for virus.

BRISBANE - Australia’s live industry is on the “brink of collapse” without immediate financial intervention from the federal government, with thousands of professionals already out of work amidst the escalating health crisis.

After announcing he was hanging up his Strictly dancing shoes after seven years with the dance competition, it seems Kevin Clifton has just swapped one Strictly for another.

Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson both tested positive for coronavirus last week while the actor was on location in Australia for an upcoming film. The couple has since been under quarantine at a local hospital and has been providing updates about their condition on social media.

BRISBANE - While the coronavirus pandemic marches on, Australia’s live performance sector is facing a severe blow which could see more than half a billion dollars stripped from the industry and thousands of jobs lost.

Australia’s live music sector is in limbo after the federal government announced a suspension on public gatherings, as part of unprecedented new measures designed to help halt the spread of coronavirus.With effect from Monday, Australians won’t be allowed to gather in groups of 500 or more.The so-called “cautionary" ban applies to “non-essential” gatherings, prime minister Scott Morrison said Friday (March 13), though it won’t extend to schools, universities, public transport or airports.

Australia’s live music sector is in limbo after the federal government announced a suspension on public gatherings, as part of unprecedented new measures designed to help halt the spread of coronavirus.With effect from Monday, Australians won’t be allowed to gather in groups of 500 or more.The “cautionary" ban applies to “non-essential” gatherings, prime minister Scott Morrison said Friday (March 13), though it won’t extend to schools, universities, public transport or airports.

The son of American movie star Tom Hanks said on Thursday he was confident that the actor and his wife Rita Wilson would make a full recovery from the coronavirus.

Colin Hanks is speaking out about Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson's health. The actor took to social media on Thursday morning to share an update on his dad and Wilson following their announcement that they've tested positive for Coronavirus.

Kobalt has announced the promotions of Julie Hurwitz (pictured at center) and Rob Christensen (left) to co-heads of synch and brand partnerships. The two will oversee Kobalt Publishing’s global synch team — Christensen will lead the West Coast, Asia and Australia/New Zealand teams and Hurwitz will oversee the East Coast, European and LATAM teams.

It's feared that coronavirus could lead to event cancellations

Sampa The Great’s return was something special.The Zambian-born, Melbourne-based hip-hop artist has bagged the prestigious Australian Music Prize, becoming the only musician to win the prestigious award twice.This week, Sampa’s The Return was selected by a 48-strong music industry panel as 2019’s greatest album in Australia, an honor that’s accompanied by a A$30,000 ($20,000) cash prize.Through its 15-year history no one has snagged two AMPs. That is, until now.

It also includes a cameo from a viral Australian legend

Tame Impala maestro Kevin Parker has extended his exclusive songwriter agreement with Sony/ATV Music Publishing to cover global representation of his future works.The multihyphenate Western Australian artist originally signed with the music publishing giant for representation in Australia back in 2009, ahead of Tame Impala’s debut album release InnerSpeaker.Parker’s career has been on the rise ever since.

Kevin Morby has shared “Gift Horse” and “I Was On Time,” two songs that were previously available only on a 7" that came with Oh My God. In a press release, Morby said that “I Was On Time” is “an ode to being a live performer.” Hear both tracks below.