The National Association of Theatre Owners likes some of the elements of a coronavirus crisis relief package put forward by Senate Republicans because it includes employee assistance. business access to government-backed loans and tax postponement. The $1 trillion legislation, introduced on Thursday, includes $1,200 cash payments to individual taxpayers up to $75,000, as well as
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Country musician Kenny Rogers has died at the age of 81, as CNN reports and his publicist tells Pitchfork. The legendary singer-songwriter whose career spanned nearly six decades passed away on Friday, March 20, from natural causes. In 2018, Rogers was forced to cancel the remaining dates of his farewell tour, The Gambler’s Last Deal,
The long-running British avant-garde music magazine The Wire has announced it has opened its online archives to the public for the next week. “We’re giving everyone one week’s FREE access to our online archive containing every issue of The Wire ever published,” a tweet reads. “That’s more than 430 issues to while away the time.”
Rihanna is contributing to the global coronavirus relief efforts in a big way. The singer and fashion mogul’s Clara Lionel Foundation announced on Saturday that it has donated $5 million to COVID-19 rapid response efforts in the United States and across the globe. The money will go to local food banks serving at-risk communities and the elderly in
Avant-garde composer William Basinski has released a project called Hyms of Oblivion. The 30-year-old song cycle features lyrics by Jennifer Jaffe, of art collective TODT. Listen to the album below via Bandcamp. In a statement about the project, Basinski wrote on Bandcamp: never released, 30 year old song cycle with lyrics by Jennifer Jaffe of
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So…anyone in desperate need of something new to watch? As we all continue to practice social distancing in the midst of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, we’re been practicing what we like to call “binge approaching,” turning to our TVs and streaming devices for some much needed comfort and distraction. Should you be looking for something
Sharon Van Etten has postponed her 2020 spring tour. In a post on Instagram, Van Etten announced that her April tour dates will be postponed “in light of COVID-19.” “Everyone’s safety and well-being is always our #1 concern, especially during this sensitive time.” she wrote. Van Etten also stated that the rescheduled dates will be
BACKGRID Repeat after me: The Weeknd‘s new album is officially here. On Friday amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Grammy-winning performer’s fourth studio album was released, sending fans into the weekend with brand new music perfect for a dance party in the kitchen. “ITS OUT EVERYWHERE,” the star announced after midnight. “LOVE YOU GUYS.” Naturally, fans have already sunk
Chilean hip-hop artist Ana Tijoux has announced her first studio album in six years. Antifa Dance is out later this year, and Tijoux has shared the title track and an accompanying music video, directed by Daniela López Lugo and co-starring Chilean singer-songwriter Alex Anwandter. Check out the colorful, post-apocalyptic visual below, as well as Tijoux’s
Things may be crazy IRL, but it’s business as usual on Grey’s Anatomy. Which is to say it’s crazy. Tonight’s episode saw Meredith overseeing a pro bono surgery day, with a packed schedule of free surgeries and way too few surgeons. That was drama in and of itself as doctors fought for their patients to
The Weeknd’s new album After Hours has arrived. It’s his follow-up to My Dear Melancholy, and Starboy. The record was led by “Blinding Lights,” “Heartless,” and “After Hours,” as well as “Scared to Live,” which the Weeknd debuted with Daniel Lopatin on SNL. Revisit the Weeknd’s “After Hours” short film, and hear the whole new
2020 is shaping up to be a fun year for pop fans around the globe, and if it’s indie grooves that turn you on the most, Rob Alexander’s Being Myself record is probably already on your shelf. Released in late 2019 to a boatload of applause from critics, Being Myself has since spawned three big singles, the latest coming
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Adam Aron, CEO of the nation’s largest movie chain said “the industry has to get liquidity from somewhere” since “we all have expenses and none of us have revenue” after exhibitors closed their doors across the country amidst the spreading coronavirus pandemic. “I am here as a representative of our industry. … The reality is
Mac Miller’s family has shared two new songs from the late artist. “Right” and “Floating” appear on the deluxe version of Mac’s posthumous album Circles. Listen to both tracks below. Warner Records released Circles in January 2020. It’s the companion to Mac’s Grammy-nominated album Swimming. Mac worked on both Swimming and Circles with Jon Brion,
Lucinda Williams has shared a new song that she wrote for the new Netflix movie Lost Girls. Her track, produced by her husband Tom Overby and recorded at Hollywood’s Capitol Studios, is called “Lost Girl.” The song plays over the end credits of the film. Hear “Lost Girl” below. “We were very lucky with the
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Kristen Bell‘s kids are joining in to help. On Wednesday, the actress took to social media to explain her donation amount to No Kid Hungry, which has focused its efforts on feeding children and families in need while schools are closed as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Bell gifted $150,007.96 to
@hcj_home, Heather Johnson A bright idea, indeed! With the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic happening around the world, people have been spreading cheer in a simple but inspiring way: Christmas lovers are decorating their homes with festive lights. That’s right! Christmas has come early, and it’s lighting up people’s mood during the COVID-19 outbreak. Many have taken to social media to
Kelis has announced Cooked with Cannabis, her new cooking competition show on Netflix. The six-episode series will be co-hosted by the singer and the chef Leather Storrs. Each episode features three pro chefs tasked with creating a three-course cannabis-infused meal for a $10,000 prize. The first season features a rotating cast of dinner guests, including
Peter Weber‘s season of The Bachelor has drawn to a close and this pilot is still flying solo. As fans of the series already know, the finale of the dramatic season took place last week and truly came to an explosive end. Not only did Peter propose to Hannah Ann Sluss, he also dumped her. In other
Florida rapper-singer Rod Wave has revealed the release date of his sophomore album: Pray 4 Love is out April 3 (via Alamo/Geffen). He’s also shared the record’s title track and its music video. Watch the “Pray 4 Love” video below. Pray 4 Love is Rod Wave’s follow-up to his 2019 debut Ghetto Gospel. The new
Editors’ Note: With full acknowledgment of the big-picture implications of a pandemic that has already claimed thousands of lives, cratered global economies and closed international borders, Deadline’s Coping With COVID-19 Crisis series is a forum for those in the entertainment space grappling with myriad consequences of seeing a great industry screech to a halt. The
Maya Hawke, well known for her role as Robin Buckley in Stranger Things, has announced her debut album: Blush is out June 19 (via Mom + Pop). The record includes 2019’s “To Love a Boy” and “Stay Open,” as well as a new song called “By Myself.” Below, watch Hawke’s new video for “By Myself,”
Where oh where shall Danielle Staub sit? In this exclusive clip from tonight’s all-new The Real Housewives of New Jersey reunion, Andy Cohen confronts the OG housewife as she’s refusing to come out of her dressing room. Why? Well, it seems the Bravolebrity has an issue with where she’s seated on the dais. “She’s refusing to
Disney Channel/Image Group LA Isn’t it finally time we left Britney Spears alone?! The pop star paused her usual flow of workout videos, fashion photoshoots and inspirational quotes to address her haters. She posted a lengthy message to Instagram on Tuesday urging her followers to think twice before bullying her online. “I’ve read a lot of things online
Thousands of people across the globe have been diagnosed with coronavirus (COVID-19). As the outbreak continues, organizers of large public gatherings (such as music festivals and concerts) are being forced to assess whether or not to hold their scheduled events as planned. Among the first big events to be canceled was South by Southwest, which
We love these products, and we hope you do too. E! has affiliate relationships, so we may get a small share of the revenue from your purchases. Items are sold by the retailer, not E!. Working from bed is all fun and games until you conk out mid conference call. What we’re saying is that a
The Recording Academy and its charity arm MusiCares have launched the COVID-19 Relief Fund to help musicians and figures across the music world who’ve been affected by the global coronavirus pandemic. The Academy and MusiCares have each submitted an initial $1 million donation to the fund. Harvey Mason Jr., the interim CEO of the Recording
Wildcats everywhere! On Monday, Vanessa Hudgens made her TikTok debut with an epic High School MusicalÂÂ-inspired video. Following her HSM co-star Ashley Tisdale‘s lead, the Rent: Live star brought the nostalgia by putting her spin on the Disney Channel movie’s hit song “We’re All in This Together.” But unlike her fellow Disney alum, who shared