Slayer and Exodus guitarist Gary Holt confirmed Tuesday that he has COVID-19. “So, I finally received my test results back and positive it was,” he wrote in a since-deleted Instagram post (via Blabbermouth). “[My wife] Lisa’s came back negative, and it’s been long enough since my symptoms that I am …
Read More »Thomas Rhett Recruits Keith Urban, Reba McEntire for Uplifting Collaboration 'Be a Light'
As a way to mark his 30th birthday on March 30th and acknowledge the fear of the COVID-19 pandemic, Thomas Rhett has released the all-star collaboration “Be a Light.” The “Look What God Gave Her” singer is joined on the uplifting track by Keith Urban, Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott, and …
Read More »2020 Tony Awards Postponed Due to the Coronavirus
The 2020 Tony Awards have been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. “The health and safety of the Broadway community, artists, and fans is of the utmost importance to us,” producers said in a statement Wednesday. The 74th annual Tony Awards were scheduled to air live from Radio City Music …
Read More »Stevie Nicks Calls Harry Styles' 'Fine Line' His 'Rumours' in COVID-19 PSA
Stevie Nicks, all-powerful as she may be, is not above social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. On Monday, the singer shared a typed-out letter to her fans via Twitter, giving them an update on how her self-quarantine is going. “Dear Everyone, I know you are doing everything you can to …
Read More »Coronavirus Is Spreading — And So Are the Hoaxes and Conspiracy Theories Around It
Since initial reports of novel coronavirus (known in public health circles by the unsexy moniker COVID-19) started surfacing earlier this year, the response on social media has ranged widely from measured caution to unmitigated panic. Global stocks have plummeted, and although cases in China are falling, at least 7,048 people …
Read More »'Shelter in Place' Orders Explained: It's Not Martial Law
At just past midnight March 17th, shelter in place orders went into effect in seven counties around the Bay Area in California. At the moment they’re some of the most drastic measures taken yet to stem the spread of the new coronavirus and flatten the infection curve by ordering people …
Read More »Houston Rodeo Shuts Down Early Due to Coronavirus Concerns
The annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has canceled the remainder of its 2020 events — including concerts headlined by Lizzo, Chris Stapleton, Keith Urban, Gwen Stefani, Dierks Bentley and more — due to coronavirus concerns. The announcement came soon after the World Health Organization classified the coronavirus outbreak as …
Read More »Australian Bushfire Relief Concert Canceled Over COVID-19 Outbreak
Australia‘s World Tour Bushfire Relief has officially canceled its upcoming benefit following Miley Cyrus‘ withdrawal over the COVID-19 outbreak. The concert was scheduled for Friday, March 13th at Melbourne’s Lakeside Stadium in Melbourne. “We are very sad that Miley Cyrus has announced that she will not be traveling to Melbourne …
Read More »SXSW Canceled Over Coronavirus Concerns
Amid attendance cancellations from major companies across the technology, film and music industries in light of health fears from the ongoing coronavirus, representatives for the city of Austin announced that it would be cancelingthe South by Southwest festival in a press conference on Friday afternoon. With hundreds of thousands of …
Read More »BTS Cancel 'Map of the Soul' Korea Shows Due to Coronavirus Concerns
BTS have canceled a string of concerts planned in South Korea, the group’s management company Big Hit Entertainment announced in a statement on Thursday, due to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus. The April shows, originally scheduled for the 11th, 12th, 18th and 19th at Seoul Olympic Stadium were …
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