Watch OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder perform live at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT

The Grammy-winning songwriter's intimate concert from his home will support small businesses affected by COVID-19.

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Suzy Byrne
Rachel Bloom leads tributes to 'irreplaceable' Adam Schlesinger, her 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' songwriting partner
Rachel Bloom is remembering Adam Schlesinger, the co-founder of the band Fountains of Wayne and accomplished songwriter who was her songwriting partner for "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend."
Yahoo Entertainment Staff
Watch OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder's livestream concert for Verizon's 'Pay It Forward Live' weekly series
"Pay It Forward Live" continues Thursday with a performance by OneRepublic frontman and superstar songwriter Ryan Tedder, direct from his home at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT to support small businesses affected by COVID-19.
Lyndsey Parker
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood take fans' song requests, raise funds for COVID-19 relief on feel-good TV special
"We want to thank you, because we want to connect just as much as everybody does," Yearwood told fans watching at home.
Lyndsey Parker
The tiger king's reign ends: Eliminated 'Masked Singer' White Tiger is NFL legend
There was no big cat rescue that could rescue this famous footballer from elimination.
Associated Press
Son: Jazz great Ellis Marsalis Jr. dead, 85; COVID involved
Ellis Marsalis Jr., the jazz pianist, teacher and patriarch of a New Orleans musical clan, died late Wednesday from pneumonia brought on by the new coronavirus, leaving six sons and a deep legacy. Four of the jazz patriarch's six sons are musicians: Wynton, a Pulitzer- and Grammy-winning trumpeter, is America's most prominent jazz spokesman as artistic director of jazz at New York's Lincoln Center. Branford, a saxophonist, has won three Grammies, led The Tonight Show band and toured with Sting.
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Asleep at the Wheel leader Ray Benson gives update after testing positive for coronavirus
Ray Benson, 69, said he felt tired but didn't have many of other symptoms. Now, he's updating fans after testing positive for coronavirus.
Suzy Byrne
Fountains of Wayne founder Adam Schlesinger dies from coronavirus complications at 52
Emmy- and Grammy-winning artist known for the hit "Stacy's Mom" and composing music for "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" and Tom Hanks's "That Thing You Do!" had been hospitalized for more than one week after being diagnosed with COVID-19.
Lyndsey Parker
‘The Masked Singer’ donates 10,000 N95 masks to New York hospitals
On Wednesday, the wacky show got serious, with judge (and former doctor) Ken Jeong making a special announcement.
Rolling Stone
Tekashi 6ix9ine Could Be Released From Prison Today
The imprisoned rapper’s lawyer filed a motion to release him from custody, citing the spread of coronavirus in prisons. The U.S. Attorney does not oppose the motion
Chris Willman
Taylor Swift Helps Keep a Nashville Indie Record Store Afloat During Closure
Taylor Swift hasn't been spotted casually browsing in record stores over the years quite as often as LP shop-aholic Elton John, but that doesn't mean she doesn't have an equal interest in keeping them open and thriving. Grimey's, an independent store in her hometown of Nashville, confirmed Thursday that Swift had quietly made a contribution […]
Pitchfork
Wallace Roney, Jazz Trumpeter, Dead at 59 of COVID-19 Complications
Roney was mentored by Miles Davis and Art Blakey and performed with legends including Chick Corea, Pharoah Sanders, and Ornette Coleman
Pitchfork
Chuck D Says Flavor Flav’s Public Enemy Firing Was a Hoax, Flav Denies It
“There are more serious things in the world right now than April Fool’s jokes and dropping records,” Flavor Flav tweeted after Chuck claimed the firing was to promote a new album
Variety
Movie Theaters and Concerts Could See Major Attendance Drop Post-Pandemic (Study)
After a month of increasing anxiety and self-isolation due to the coronavirus pandemic, audiences in the U.S. are largely not eager to return to public events once the crisis subsides, according to a new study. In a survey of 1,000 consumers in the U.S., 44% of respondents said they would attend fewer large public events, […]
USA TODAY
25 years after her death, singer Selena inspires fans across USA to pursue their dreams
Years after her death, Texas singer Selena Quintanilla lives on in the hearts of many Americans.
Suzy Byrne
Fountains of Wayne's Adam Schlesinger hospitalized with COVID-19, his family is 'cautiously optimistic'
Adam Schlesinger, best known as co-founder of the band Fountains of Wayne, has been hospitalized for more than one week.
Deadline
Rihanna & Jay-Z Donate $1 Million Each To COVID-19 Relief Efforts In L.A. & New York City
Rihanna and Jay-Z are doing their part to help with the impact of the coronavirus crisis. Their foundations have donated $1 million each to COVID-19 relief efforts in Los Angeles and New York City. The funds from Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation and Jay-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation will support undocumented workers, the incarcerated, homeless and elderly […]
George Back
Kanye West's teenage artwork appears on 'Antiques Roadshow': 'Exceptionally well done'
“Antiques Roadshow” appraises four pieces of art that Kanye West created when he was a sophomore in high school.
Lyndsey Parker
You've got male: 'Team Estrogen' gets some added masculine energy during 'Voice' Battle Rounds
Kelly Clarkson's team of 10 only had one male contestant going into the Battles, but those demographics notably shifted Monday.
Yahoo Entertainment Staff
The It List: Tiger kings, old 'Friends,' amateur bakers, Jedi masters and the best in pop culture the week of March 30, 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 March 30 - April 5, including the best deals we could find for each.
Variety
Fox, iHeart Execs Reveal Secrets Behind ‘Living Room Concert’ Performances (EXCLUSIVE)
(UPDATED with more details from executive producer Joel Gallen.) As recently as last Tuesday, just three artists had signed on to "Fox Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America." But after a week of scrambling and all-night editing sessions, the producers and executives behind the special managed to put together a one-hour event on […]
People
A Running List of Every Festival, Sporting Event and Show Canceled or Postponed in the Wake of the Coronavirus
Ultra, Coachella and Stagecoach are among the many events that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
LA Times
They were supposed to build stages for Coachella. Now they're building coronavirus triage tents
Some L.A. staging and event-production firms have, in a matter of days, remade their companies to build a first line of defense against the coronavirus.
Lyndsey Parker
Lindsey Stirling on coronavirus crisis: 'This is going to be something that changes our generation'
The hip-hop violinist and meditation aficionado reflects on her harrowing 50-hour travel journey after her tour was canceled mid-flight.
Suzy Byrne
Drake shares first photos of his blond, curly haired son Adonis: 'I love and miss my beautiful family'
While the rapper tested negative for COVID-19, he’s self-isolating and, as a result, misses his nearest and dearest, including his 2-year-old son, Adonis.
Lyndsey Parker
Elton John's warning during coronavirus benefit: 'Not long ago, there was another infectious disease that was ignored'
John’s comments divided Twitter, but everyone seemed to enjoy his guests' 'iHeart Living Room Concert for America' performances — all shot at home in the name of social distancing.

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