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    • 4 Teenagers Charged in Murder of Pop Smoke, Two Eligible to Face Death Penalty
      Complex

      4 Teenagers Charged in Murder of Pop Smoke, Two Eligible to Face Death Penalty

      On Monday, four teenagers (aged 19, 18, 17, and 15) were charged for the February murder of Pop Smoke. The investigation by the LAPD is ongoing.

    • The It List: Cameron Boyce, Jada Pinkett Smith talk childhood stardom in 'Showbiz Kids,' 'Clueless' turns 25, the newly named Chicks drop 'Gaslighter' and the best in pop culture the week of July 13, 2020
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      The It List: Cameron Boyce, Jada Pinkett Smith talk childhood stardom in 'Showbiz Kids,' 'Clueless' turns 25, the newly named Chicks drop 'Gaslighter' and the best in pop culture the week of July 13, 2020

      During the coronavirus pandemic, when most of us are staying at home, we’re going to spotlight products that you can enjoy from your couch, whether solo or in small groups, and leave out the rest. With that in mind, here are our picks for July 13-19, including the best deals we could find for each.

    • Ellie Goulding opens up about mental health, career struggles and comeback album 'Brightest Blue'
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      Ellie Goulding opens up about mental health, career struggles and comeback album 'Brightest Blue'

      The U.K. pop star is back with a "badass" album and hasn't had a panic attack in years, but once wondered if she was truly cut out for fame. 

    • Atlanta rapper Rudolph Johnson, known as Lil Marlo, dies
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      Atlanta rapper Rudolph Johnson, known as Lil Marlo, dies

      Rapper Lil Marlo is being mourned by his record label and fans following his death. "So much potential that the world didn't get a chance to see."

    • An oral history of Live Aid: The ones who made a brighter day, 35 years ago
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      An oral history of Live Aid: The ones who made a brighter day, 35 years ago

      Live Aid alumni reflect on the surreal star sightings, the nerves, the backstage shenanigans, the onstage mishaps, the misplaced money, and more.

    • Lady A, the Singer, Claims Band ‘Used Wealth and Influence to Bully Me,’ Says ‘Co-Existence Will Not Work’
      Variety

      Lady A, the Singer, Claims Band ‘Used Wealth and Influence to Bully Me,’ Says ‘Co-Existence Will Not Work’

      Singer Anita White, also known as Lady A, released a statement over the weekend saying that the country group of the same name — formerly known as Lady Antebellum — "has used their wealth and influence to intimidate and bully me into submission without offering any real recompense for appropriating my name." Says White, "It […]

    • Rapper Lil Marlo Dies at 30
      Variety

      Rapper Lil Marlo Dies at 30

      UPDATED: Atlanta rapper Lil Marlo has died, the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s office confirmed to NBC News. While no cause of death had been confirmed, TMZ, which first reported the news, cites a police source as saying the MC, whose real name was Rudolph Johnson, was shot while driving. The medical examiner’s office said he […]

    • 'How you do music in 2020': Brad Paisley puts on a socially distant drive-in concert in Nashville
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      'How you do music in 2020': Brad Paisley puts on a socially distant drive-in concert in Nashville

      Country star Brad Paisley performed Saturday night during “Live From the Drive-In,” the first major concert Nashville has held in nearly four months.

    • 17 years after Rhode Island fire, Great White generates controversy again by playing concert with no COVID-19 precautions
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      17 years after Rhode Island fire, Great White generates controversy again by playing concert with no COVID-19 precautions

      A headline from Spin, “Great White Wants to Be Remembered for More Concert Disasters,” summed up the angry online reaction to news of the seemingly irresponsible gig.

    • Singer Lady A blasts band formerly known as Lady Antebellum amid lawsuit: 'They are lying to the American public'
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      Singer Lady A blasts band formerly known as Lady Antebellum amid lawsuit: 'They are lying to the American public'

      The Black singer calls the country band's lawsuit "ironic," noting it's the epitome of "white privilege."

    • Mariah Carey Reveals Name of 'Humbling and Healing' New Memoir Set to Be Published in September
      People

      Mariah Carey Reveals Name of 'Humbling and Healing' New Memoir Set to Be Published in September

      The Meaning of Mariah Carey is now available for pre-order in anticipation of the Sept. 29 release date

    • Country band formerly known as Lady Antebellum sues blues singer Lady A to share name
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      Country band formerly known as Lady Antebellum sues blues singer Lady A to share name

      A dispute between the country trio formerly known as Lady Antebellum and the Seattle blues singer currently known as Lady A has taken an unexpected and unfriendly turn.

    • The Chicks wanted to drop 'Dixie' from their name 'years and years and years ago'
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      The Chicks wanted to drop 'Dixie' from their name 'years and years and years ago'

      They were never really in love with their name anyway.

    • Coronavirus: The Canceled and Postponed Events in Tech, Media, Sports and Entertainment (Updating)
      The Wrap

      Coronavirus: The Canceled and Postponed Events in Tech, Media, Sports and Entertainment (Updating)

      Updated July 8 with the postponement of golf’s Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup. The 43rd Ryder Cup, scheduled for September 22-27, at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin, has been rescheduled for September 21-26, 2021. The Presidents Cup, initially slated for September 30-October 3, 2021, at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, will now be played September 19-25, 2022.Worries about the growing coronavirus pandemic, which has so far infected nearly 3 million people in the United States and killed at least 130,000 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, have dramatically upended what was originally going to be a busy schedule of entertainment, sports and cultural events into a virtually empty slate in the first half of 2020.Click to see updated film, music, television, sports, tech and miscellaneous events. FilmTheaters have closed indefinitely, leading studios to push back release dates or go the direct-to-consumer route.Event: Locarno Film Festival Location: Switzerland Original Date: August 5-15 Rescheduled: No, but launched “Locarno 2020 – Future of Films Initiative“Event: Beijing International Film Festival Location: Beijing Original Date: April 19-26 Rescheduled: Online fest to stream on iQIYI beginning May 1Event: Karlovy Vary Film Festival Location: Czech Republic Original Date: July 3-11 Date canceled: April 27 Rescheduled: July 2-10, 2021Event: Comic-Con Location: San Diego Original date: July 23-26 Date canceled: April 17 Rescheduled? Yes, to July 22-25, 2021Event: Cannes Film Festival Location: Cannes, France Original date: May 12-23 Date rescheduled: April 14 Rescheduled? Yes, TBD time and formatEvent: Cannes’ Directors Fortnight, Critics Week Location: Cannes, France Original dates: May 13-23 Date canceled: April 15 Rescheduled? No, but organizers are “looking at the best way to keep on supporting the films submitted”Event: Annecy Animation Film Festival Location: Annecy, France Original date: June 15-20 Date canceled: April 7 Rescheduled? Event will be digital-onlyEvent: Wondercon Location: Anaheim, California Original date: April 10-12 Rescheduled: Yes, March 26-28, 2021Event: South by Southwest 2020 Location: Austin, Texas Original date: March 13-22 Date canceled: March 6 Rescheduled? No, but films will screen online in AprilEvent: 40th Annual Razzie Awards Location: Los Angeles, Calif. Original date: March 14 Date canceled/postponed: March 14 Rescheduled? No, winners announced onlineEvent: Tribeca Film Festival Location: New York Original date: March 20-22 Date postponed: March 12 Rescheduled? No, select programming debuted onlineEvent: CineEurope Convention Location: Barcelona Date postponed: March 24 Rescheduled: Yes, August 3-6Event: Produced By Conference Location: Los Angeles Original date: June 6-7 Date Canceled: March 20 Rescheduled? NoPostponed Event: AFI Tribute to Julie Andrews Original Date: April 25 Date Canceled: March 7 Rescheduled? New date and air date will be announced in coming weeks MusicBans on large public gatherings have shut down Broadway and concert venues, though artists have begun performing their works online.Event: Pitchfork Music Festival Location: Union Park, Chicago Original Date: July 17-19 Date canceled: May 6 Rescheduled: NoEvent: Elton John “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour Location: North America Original date: May 22-July 8 Date canceled: April 23 Rescheduled: 2021 TBDEvent: Against Me! 2020 spring tours Location: U.S. and Europe Original date: Beginning May 1 Date canceled: April 17 Rescheduled? TBDEvent: Taylor Swift’s “Lover Fest” Shows Location: U.S. and Europe Original date: Summer 2020 Date canceled: April 17 Rescheduled? Yes, for 2021Event: Coachella 2020 Location: Indio, California Original date: April 10-12 and April 17-19 Date canceled: March 10 Rescheduled? Yes, October 2020Event: Stagecoach Country Music Festival Location: Indio, California Original date: April 24-26 Date canceled: March 10 Rescheduled? Yes, October 10Event: Eurovision Song Contest Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands Original date: May 12-16 Date canceled: March 18 Rescheduled? NoEvent: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Induction Ceremony Location: Cleveland, Ohio Original date: March 20-22 Date postponed: March 12 Rescheduled? Yes (Nov. 7, 2020) and will air 8 p.m. ET on HBOEvent: 55th Academy of Country Music Awards Location: MGM Grand, Las Vegas Original date: April 5 Date postponed: March 17 Rescheduled? September 16, 2020 and will air 8 p.m. ET of CBS and CBS All AccessPostponed Event: CMT Music Awards Original date: June 3 Date Canceled: April 3 Rescheduled? Yes, Oct. 14Event: Boston Calling Festival Location: Boston Original date: May 22-24 Date canceled: March 31 Rescheduled? TBD 2021Event: CMA Fest 2020 Location: Nashville, Tenn. Original date: June 4-7 Date canceled: March 31 Rescheduled? June 10-13, 2021Event: Governors Ball 2020 Location: New York City Original date: June 5-7 Date postponed: March 26 Rescheduled? NoEvent: Lovers & Friends Festival Location: Los Angeles Original date: May 9 Date canceled: March 27 Rescheduled? Yes, August 8Event: Glastonbury Musical Festival Location: Pilton, Somerset, England Original date: June 24-28 Date canceled: March 18 Rescheduled? NoEvent: Billboard Music Awards Location: Las Vegas Original date: April 29 Date postponed: March 17 Rescheduled? TBDEvent: Bonnaroo Location: Manchester, Tennessee Original Date: July 11-14 Date Canceled: March 18 Rescheduled? Yes, September 2020Event: BTS 2020 Tour Location: North America, London, Berlin, Barcelona Original date: April 25-26 in Los Angeles Date canceled: March 26 Rescheduled? TBD, postponedEvent: Pussy Riot North American tour Location: US, Canada Original date: March 17-18 Date canceled: March 12 Rescheduled? TBDEvent: Green Day, “Father of All…” tour, first leg Location: Cities across Asia Original date: March 2020 Date canceled: Feb. 27 Rescheduled? TBAEvent: Ultra Music Festival Location: Miami, Florida Original date: March 20-22, 2020 Date canceled: March 4 Rescheduled? TBDEvent: The National Japan tour Location: Tokyo Original date: March 17-18 Date canceled: March 2 Rescheduled? NoEvent: The Pixies Asia tour Location: Cities in Japan and China Original date: Feb. 24-March 3 Date canceled: Feb. 23 Rescheduled? TBDEvent: Stereolab China Tour Location: Shanghai, Beijing Original date: March 19, 21 Date canceled: Feb. 20 Rescheduled? TBDEvent: Stormzy “Heavy is the Head” Asia Tour Location: China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia Original date: March 20-21, 24, 27, 29 Date canceled: Feb. 13 Rescheduled? Postponed, TBDEvent: Korea Times Music Festival Location: Hollywood Bowl Original Date: April 25 Date Canceled: Feb. 26 Rescheduled? TBDEvent: BTS “Map of the Soul” Tour, South Korea Dates Location: Olympic Stadium in Seoul Original Date: April 11, 12, 18 and 19 Date Canceled: Feb. 27 Rescheduled? TBDEvent: Burning Man Location: Nevada’s Black Rock Desert Original Dates: Aug. 30 to Sept. 7 Date Canceled: April 11 Rescheduled? Organizers plan to hold a virtual online-only event. TelevisionProduction has been suspended or delayed on nearly every show.Event: Peabody Awards Location: Los Angeles Original date: June 18 Date postponed: March 25 Rescheduled? NoEvent: Television Critics Association 2020 Summer Press Tour Location: Pasadena, Calif. Original date: Late July to mid August Date postponed: May 1 Rescheduled? NoEvent: Kids Choice Awards 2020 Location: Las Vegas Original date: March 22 Date postponed: March 11 Rescheduled? TBDEvent: Edinburgh TV Festival Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Original date: August 26-28 Rescheduled? Event will be digital-onlyEvent: National Association of Broadcasters’ NAB Show 2020 Location: Las Vegas Original date: April 19-22 Date canceled: March 11 Rescheduled? NoEvent: PaleyFest LA 2020 Location: The Paley Center in Los Angeles Original date: March 13-22 Date postponed: March 11 Rescheduled? TBDEvent: MipTV Location: Cannes, France Original date: March 30-April 2 Date canceled: March 4 Rescheduled? No SportsSports has taken a major hit domestically and internationally. Nearly all events have been canceled or postponed, including the 2020 Olympics.Event: Ryder Cup Location: Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin Original date: September 22-27, 2020 Rescheduled? September 21-26, 2021Event: Presidents Cup Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Original date: September 30-October 3, 2021 Rescheduled? September 19-25, 2022Event: Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks Location: Louisville, Ky. Original date: May 3 Date postponed: March 16 Rescheduled? Yes, Sept. 1-5Event: NFL 2020 Hall of Fame game Location: Canton, Oh. Original date: August 6 Date canceled: June 25Event: New York Marathon Location: New York City Original date: November 2020 Date canceled: June 24Event: 2020 Summer Olympics in Japan Location: Tokyo Original date: July 24 – Aug 9 Date postponed: March 24 Rescheduled? July 23 – Aug 8, 2021Event: Tour de France Location: France Original date: June 27 – July 19 Date postponed: April 14 Rescheduled: August 29 – September 20Event: NASCAR Indy 500 Location: Indianapolis Original date: May 24 Date postponed: March 26 Rescheduled? Aug. 23Event: Wimbledon Location: London Original date: June 29-July 12 Date canceled: April 1 Rescheduled: June 28 – July 11, 2021Event: World Surf League March events Location: Global Original date: Throughout March Date postponed: March 12 Rescheduled? TBDEvent: XFL 2020 Inaugural Season Location: Nationwide Date Canceled: March 20 Rescheduled? NoEvent: Little League World Series Location: Williamsport, Pennsylvania Original Date: Aug. 20-30 Date Canceled: April 30 Rescheduled? NoEvent: Minor League Baseball Location: Nationwide Original Date: April Date Canceled: June 30 Rescheduled? No MiscellaneousEvent: White House Correspondents’ Dinner Location: Washington, D.C. Original date: April 25 Date canceled: June 23 Rescheduled? NoEvent: NYC Pride Location: New York City Original date: June 14-28 Date canceled: April 20 Rescheduled? NoEvent: Anime Expo Location: Los Angeles Original date: July 2-5 Date canceled: April 17 Rescheduled? July 2-5, 2021Event: Cannes Lion Festival Location: Cannes, France Original date: June 22-June 26, rescheduled for October 26-30 Date canceled: April 3 Rescheduled? June 21-25, 2021Event: Edinburgh Fringe Festival (and also Edinburgh Art Festival, Edinburgh International Book Festival, Edinburgh International Festival and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo) Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Original date: August 7-31 Date canceled: March 31 Rescheduled? TBD 2021Event: RuPaul’s DragCon Location: Los Angeles Original date: May 1-3 Date canceled: March 10 Rescheduled? NoEvent: Gridiron Dinner Location: Washington, D.C. Original date: March 14 Date canceled: March 10 Rescheduled? NoEvent: LA Pride Parade and Pride Month events Location: West Hollywood, Calif. Original date: June 2020 Rescheduled? NoEvent: Beijing and Shanghai Fashion Weeks Location: Beijing, Shanghai Original date: March 25-31 Date canceled: February 10 Rescheduled? TBDEvent: Art Basel Hong Kong Location: Hong Kong Original date: March 19-21 Date canceled: February 6 Rescheduled? No, online viewings insteadPostponed Event: Just for Laughs Comedy Festival Original Date: July Date Canceled: April 3 Rescheduled? Yes, September 29 – October 11Event: Los Angeles Times Festival of Books Location: Los Angeles Original date: April 18-19 Date canceled: March 10 Rescheduled? Yes, postponed to October 3-4Event: Exploding Kittens’ “Burning Cat” convention Location: Portland, Oregon Original date: May 16-17 Date canceled: March 10 Rescheduled? Postponed until further noticeEvent: Scripps National Spelling Bee Location: Washington, D.C. Original date: May 28 Date Canceled: April 21 Rescheduled? No TechEvent: GDC Summer Conference Location:  San Francisco Original date: August 4-6 Date postponed: April 30 Rescheduled? Now an online-only eventEvent: Esports World Open Location: Tokyo Original date: July 22-24 Date postponed: April 17 Rescheduled? NoEvent: E3 2020 Location: Los Angeles Convention Center, Downtown Original date: June 11-13 Date canceled: March 11 Rescheduled? NoEvent: Game Developers Conference Location: San Francisco Original date: March 16-20 Rescheduled? No, digital-only with a summer event planned August 4-6Event: Riot Games 2020 Mid-Season Invitational Location: Global Original date: May Date canceled: March 10 Rescheduled? Yes, postponed to July 3-19Event: Microsoft Build conference Location: Seattle, Washington Original date: May 19-21 Rescheduled: Will now be digital-onlyEvent: FMX Visual Effects Conference Location: Stuttgart, Germany Original date: May 5-8 Date canceled: March 3 Rescheduled? NoEvent: Google I/O Conference Location: Mountain View, California Original date: May 12-14 Date canceled: March 3 Rescheduled? NoEvent: 24th Annual Webby Awards Location: New York City Original date: May 11 Date Canceled: March 19 Rescheduled? No, but winners will be announced online via an “Internet celebration”Event: Mobile World Congress Spain Location: Barcelona Original date: February 24-27 Date canceled: February 12 Rescheduled? NoEvent: Facebook’s F8 Location: San Jose Original date: May 5-6 Date canceled: February 27 Rescheduled? TBD, events onlineEvent: ESL One LA (Esports match) Location: Shrine Auditorium, Downtown LA Original date: May 2 Date postponed: March 12 Rescheduled? TBDEvent: Apple: Worldwide Development Conference Location: San Jose, California Original date: June Rescheduled: Will now be digital-onlyEvent: Burning Man Festival – Build of Black Rock City Location: Black Rock Desert, Nevada Original date: Aug. 30 to Sept. 7 Rescheduled: Will be virtual on a date TBDRead original story Coronavirus: The Canceled and Postponed Events in Tech, Media, Sports and Entertainment (Updating) At TheWrap

    • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to Hold Virtual Induction Ceremony Due to Pandemic
      Rolling Stone

      Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to Hold Virtual Induction Ceremony Due to Pandemic

      "We will still create an exciting program honoring our 2020 inductees," said Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation Chairman John Sykes

    • Guns N’ Roses, Eagles, Pearl Jam Took PPP Loans for Canceled Tours
      Variety

      Guns N’ Roses, Eagles, Pearl Jam Took PPP Loans for Canceled Tours

      Kanye West’s Yeezy wasn’t the only musician’s business taking a PPP loan, according to documents from the Small Business Administration and Treasury Department: Guns N’ Roses, the Eagles, Pearl Jam, Green Day and many other touring musicians took out loans as well. The news was first reported by Rolling Stone. The financial support, which is […]

    • Original Beatles drummer Pete Best wishes replacement Ringo Starr a happy 80th birthday: 'Why not'
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      Original Beatles drummer Pete Best wishes replacement Ringo Starr a happy 80th birthday: 'Why not'

      Pete Best put the past aside as he wished his Beatles replacement a happy birthday.

    • This girl's reaction to Phillipa Soo in 'Hamilton' shows why representation matters
      LA Times

      This girl's reaction to Phillipa Soo in 'Hamilton' shows why representation matters

      A video of a little girl declaring, "It's me!" while watching Phillipa Soo in "Hamilton" is melting hearts and sparking conversations about representation.

    • Suzi Quatro talks 'Rear of the Year' incident and who might play her in upcoming biopic
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      Suzi Quatro talks 'Rear of the Year' incident and who might play her in upcoming biopic

      The rock pioneer has a few actresses in mind who could fill her Leather Tuscadero jumpsuit for the role... but some fans aren't thrilled about one of the possibilities.

    • The It List: Zac Efron explores sustainability in new travel show, Amy Schumer's challenging pregnancy featured in HBO Max doc, Charlize Theron leads band of immortal mercenaries in 'The Old Guard' and the best in pop culture the week of July 6, 2020
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      The It List: Zac Efron explores sustainability in new travel show, Amy Schumer's challenging pregnancy featured in HBO Max doc, Charlize Theron leads band of immortal mercenaries in 'The Old Guard' and the best in pop culture the week of July 6, 2020

      During the coronavirus pandemic, when most of us are staying at home, we’re going to spotlight products that you can enjoy from your couch, whether solo or in small groups, and leave out the rest. With that in mind, here are our picks for July 6-12, including the best deals we could find for each.

    • 'The Devil Went Down to Georgia' country legend Charlie Daniels dead at 83
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      'The Devil Went Down to Georgia' country legend Charlie Daniels dead at 83

      The Country Music Hall of Famer and Grand Ole Opry member died Monday from a hemorrhagic stroke, according to his publicist.

    • Lizzo Says She Was Kicked Out of Her Vacation Rental Early
      Glamour

      Lizzo Says She Was Kicked Out of Her Vacation Rental Early

      She also says the homeowner threatened to call the police on her and her friends.

    • How Real Is Kanye West’s Presidential Bid?
      Complex

      How Real Is Kanye West’s Presidential Bid?

      Kanye got the attention he wanted, but is he serious about running for president? With help from an election expert, here's a breakdown of Kanye's bid.

    • Tony-nominated Broadway star Nick Cordero dies at 41 after protracted battle with COVID-19
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      Tony-nominated Broadway star Nick Cordero dies at 41 after protracted battle with COVID-19

      Cordero's wife, Amanda Kloots, had documented his rocky progress with emotional daily updates on Instagram and the campaign #wakeupnick.

    • Axl Rose explains why he speaks out about his 'disdain' for the Trump administration: 'Not to is being complicit'
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      Axl Rose explains why he speaks out about his 'disdain' for the Trump administration: 'Not to is being complicit'

      The Guns N' Roses rocker, a vocal critic of the president, has shared a statement about his political passions.