Since livestreaming has taken overin the COVID-induced absence of live music, major and upcoming artists alike havegone to the platform in droves to perform, fundraise for charity, and stay close to fans. But can online shows be properly monetized — and can that revenue stream be a significant one for …
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UPDATE (6/23):CMA’s Best of Fest special has been moved to another day due to a programming change. It will now air at 7 p.m. CT Monday, July 13th on ABC. # # # The Country Music Association has announced a pair of new musical events for the beginning of July. …
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Famous fathers share their adventures in parenting in the new trailer for Apple TV’s upcoming documentary Dads, premiering on the streaming service on Father’s Day weekend. Late-night hosts Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel and Conan O’Brien, actors Will Smith, Neil Patrick Harris and Patton Oswalt and filmmakers Judd Apatow and Ron …
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Issa Rae’s label Raedio and HBO have partnered with podcast producer Tenderfoot TV for Looking for LaToya, a one-episode scripted podcast special based on the in-universe true crime series of the same name from Rae’s HBO show Insecure. Looking for LaToya follows the story of LaToya Thompson, portrayed SZA, a young …
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Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams are an Icelandic duo hoping to win the world’s biggest music competition in the new trailer for Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. The comedy comes to Netflix on June 26th. Ferrell and McAdams — as their characters Lars and Sigrit — previously …
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Multiple Margo Prices star in the rollicking “Letting Me Down” video, the country songwriter’s latest offering from her upcoming album That’s How Rumors Get Started, out July 10th. Directed by Kimberly Stuckwisch, the clip shows several Prices in a wooden room — lazing on a couch, chugging booze, and answering …
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The killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police has erupted in protests across the country, unleashing demonstrations against police brutality in all 50 states and in several cities internationally. In addition to the protests and calls for police reform, the public has honored Floyd in memorial services taking place in …
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Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga, BTS, Michelle and Barack Obama and many more will deliver commencement speeches and congratulations to graduates as part of YouTube’s “Dear Class of 2020,” beginning Sunday at 3 p.m. EST. The four-hour special will also feature appearances by artists like Lizzo, …
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Starting in March, when the COVID-19 crisis flattened the livelihoods of many in the music business, Bandcamp has held a monthly holiday in which it waives its full revenue share on all sales. The idea was an immediate hit. Bandcamp Friday, which falls on June 5th this month, has successfully …
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Ellen DeGeneres taped the first episode of her talk show since the George Floyd protests erupted around the country, and she dedicated her time to discussing Black Lives Matter and the need for white people to speak up against racial injustice. She spoke first to the show’s resident dancer, Stephen …
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