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• ‘Cats’ Leads Razzie Awards ‘Winners’ After Coronavirus Cancels Ceremony

  16-03-2020 23:59
  
  Cats has the dubious honor of topping the 2020 Golden Raspberry Awards, known as the Razzies, which “honor” the worst films of the year.
  The “winners” were announced Monday, after the awards show was canceled following a city-wide directive that major events be postponed to prevent further spreading of the respiratory illness.
  Cats “won” six awards, including worst picture, supporting actor (James Corden), supporting actress (Rebel Wilson)
  
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• What We Can All Learn From Taylor Swift’s Cats During Coronavirus

  16-03-2020 23:53
  
  As the coronavirus continues to spread, we all need to practice self-isolation. And if that isn’t clear enough, take note from Taylor Swift’s cats.
  The pop star took to social media on Monday (March 16) to share a photo of her feline friend Meredith taking it upon herself to stop the virus spread by spending time by herself, away from those in danger, in her bed.“For Meredith, self quarantining is a way of life. Be like Meredith,” Swift wrote, along with the hashtag
  
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• Jimmy Fallon’s ‘Wash Your Hands’ Bathroom Jingle Is Here to Curb Coronavirus

  16-03-2020 23:43
  
  A lot of artists have repurposed their hits for hand-washing PSAs, from The Killers’ “Mr. Brightside” to Mariah Carey’s “Fantasy,” but late-night host Jimmy Fallon put his pipes to work on an original jingle titled “Wash Your Hands” he premiered Monday (March 16) via Twitter.
  Yes, it’s as straightforward as it sounds — “Wash your hands, wash your hands,” he sings half the time — but Fallon’s two daughters F
  
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• San Francisco Bay Area Counties in California Order Shelter-In-Place Due to Coronavirus

  16-03-2020 23:22
  
  Officials in six San Francisco Bay Area counties issued a shelter-in-place mandate on Monday affecting nearly 7 million people, including the city of San Francisco itself.
  The order says residents must stay inside and venture out only for necessities for three weeks starting Tuesday in a desperate attempt by officials to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.
  If affects the counties of San Francisco, Marin, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Alameda and Contra Costa, as well as the city of Berkeley.Peop
  
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• Ricky Reed, Shawn Mendes, Lizzo & More Vow to ‘Pause’ Music Sessions Amid Coronavirus Spread

  16-03-2020 23:12
  
  “Be an introvert, save the world,” is the idea behind high-profile producer Ricky Reed’s new Medium blog post, imploring his fellow creatives to stop their music gatherings as the coronavirus continues to spread. In support, a number of superstar musicians signed the blog in hopes of implementing the self-isolation message.
  “It’s time to stop,” he wrote. “It’s the hardest thing for us to do. Most of us had to fight (and are still fighting) tooth an
  
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• Musicians Are Suddenly Out of Work — Musicians Union President Urges Immediate Government Relief

  16-03-2020 23:03 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Ray Hair, the international president of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM), is calling on the U.S. government to provide relief funds to gig-economy artists. In a statement, President Ray Hair acknowledged that emergency declarations across the United States and Canada have dramatically hindered the earning potential of artists […]The post Musicians Are Suddenly Out of Work — Musicians Union President Urges Immediate Government Relief appeare
  
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• Diplo Announces He’s Self-Quarantining From His Kids: ‘This Is My Sacrifice’

  16-03-2020 23:00
  
  Diplo jumped onboard with public health officials Monday (March 16) in an Instagram post encouraging social distancing. The producer wrote that he’s staying away from the Los Angeles house where his two sons, Lockett, 9, and Lazer, 5, live with their grandmother, given that he’s been in contact with hundreds of people over the last four weeks and that the elderly are more susceptible to coronavirus. He plans to self-quarantine from his kids until he’s certain he doesn’t h
  
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• Billie Eilish Postpones Tour, Urges Fans to Take Coronavirus Seriously

  16-03-2020 22:54 via rollingstone.com
  
  "Don't panic, but don't be stupid," the pop star said on Instagram
  
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• Nate & Hila Get ‘Naughty for Nature’ With a Music Video About Bees Mating, Naturally

  16-03-2020 22:50
  
  Having evolved from busking on subways to performing at Brooklyn’s Willy Wonka-like venue House of Yes, Nate & Hila make hip-hop that amalgamates comedy, costumes and themes of environmentalism, sexual freedom and the connection between those.On Monday (March 16), the duo released their (slightly NSFW) music video for “Die for That P–sy (Bee Sex),” which puts a humorous spin on gender roles and honeybee advocacy with the duo themselves playing the flying insects.
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• ‘Saturday Night Live’ Suspends Next Three Shows Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

  16-03-2020 22:43
  
  Saturday Night Live is going dark amid the coronavirus outbreak.
  NBC sketch series is shutting down for three weeks, according to a source with knowledge of the news. NBC did not immediately respond to request for comment.
  SNL had been set to return on March 28 with John Krasinski as the host and Dua Lipa as the musical guest. Like other films that had been slated for a release soon, Krasinski’s movie A Quiet Place Part II was already pushed back until later this y
  
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• Lamb of God Members Are Feeling Surprisingly Hopeful Amidst Political Strife

  16-03-2020 22:39
  
  From the moment Donald Trump announced he was running for president, Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe has criticized “the orange idiot” in interviews, on social media and onstage. So when Lamb of God released “Checkmate” in February, the first single from its eighth full-length album (due May 8 on Epic), many figured the song was a scathing indictment of POTUS. Such lyrics as “Divide and conquer and close them in/And bury secrets deep/Make America hate again and bl
  
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• Sech, Dalex & J Quiles to Host Virtual Concerts: ‘We’re Still Active During Quarantine’

  16-03-2020 22:28
  
  As the coronavirus disease (covid-19) continues to spread, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that organizers cancel or postpone in-person events that consist of 50 people or more throughout the U.S. for the next eight weeks. For this reason, many Latin artists have canceled or postponed their upcoming concerts, including Karol G, Maluma, Jorge Drexler, and many more, in addition to music festivals such as Coachella and Ultra Music Festival.
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• Pokey LaFarge Talks Christianity and Boxing on Chris Shiflett’s Podcast

  16-03-2020 22:21 via rollingstone.com
  
  Songwriter is the latest guest on 'Walking the Floor'
  
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• Neil Young Announces ‘Fireside Sessions’ Streaming Concert Series

  16-03-2020 22:20 via rollingstone.com
  
  "It will be a down-home production," Young wrote, "a few songs, a little time together"
  
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• Moog & Korg Releasing Free Synth Apps for Social Distancing Music Makers

  16-03-2020 22:17
  
  As public health officials and politicians ramp up requirements around social distancing amidst the coronavirus pandemic, Moog and Korg are offering creative assistance to music makers. Both companies have today (March 16) made certain synth apps available for free.
  Moog is offering its Minimoog Model D for iOS free of charge. In a statement, the company called the move “a gift to spread positivity, creativity, and expressivity. A moment to slow down, appreciate our innate strength, and ex
  
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• How This Venezuelan Producer’s Track Ended Up Soundtracking a Global Pepsi Max Campaign

  16-03-2020 22:16
  
  WOST was a 15-year-old bedroom producer living with his parents in San Cristóbal, a city in western Venezuela, when Waxploitation Records founder Jeff Antebi stumbled upon his music online in 2016. Antebi was in the middle of a “deep musical dive” and especially curious about the underground electronic music scene in Caracas, Venezuela’s capital. “I was listening to SoundCloud in the background,” he recalls, “and a song just kind of popped out with a co
  
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• JoJo Gathers Famous Girlfriends Ari Lennox, Tinashe & More for ‘Man’ Music Video

  16-03-2020 22:10
  
  JoJo knows exactly what she needs from a “Man” in her sultry single from last Friday (March 13): “I need somebody who can love me like I love me.”
  Her fiery ode to finding love peppers self-love statements and affirmations that she’s ready to give love to somebody else, only if he knows how to return it. But the R&B singer also features philia, the ancient Greek word for “friendship,” as the third interpretation of love in her moody music video
  
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• Demi Lovato’s ‘I Love Me’ Is the Week’s Top-Selling Song

  16-03-2020 22:09
  
  Demi Lovato’s “I Love Me” debuts at No. 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 (dated March 21), arriving as the week’s top-selling song.
  The track starts at No. 1 on the Digital Song Sales chart, with 38,000 sold in its first week, ending March 12, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data, following its March 6 release. It also drew 14.2 million U.S. streams in the week ending March 12, as it enters Streaming Songs at No. 36, and 15.9 million in all-format radio audience in the week end
  
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• Chris Martin Performs Coldplay Songs, Covers David Bowie on Instagram Live

  16-03-2020 22:05 via rollingstone.com
  
  John Legend will follow the Coldplay frontman in Together, At Home: WHO-Global Citizen Solidarity Sessions
  
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• ‘Live From Here’ Kicks Off Virtual Concerts With Chris Thile’s Wilco Cover

  16-03-2020 22:02
  
  Musicians and music fans alike have really taken a hit, as the coronavirus continues to spread and all shows for the next month or two have been canceled.
  However, to make the self-isolation and quarantine a bit better, NPR’s Live From Here radio show has kicked off a new “Live From Home” series, in which artists can put on a virtual concert for fans by uploading videos performing a variety of songs.To start things off, the show shared on Monday (March 16) a clip of Chris Thile
  
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• Billie Eilish postpones more ‘Where Do We Go?’ tour dates over coronavirus outbreak

  16-03-2020 22:00 via nme.com
  
  Billie Eilish has confirmed the remaining dates of the North American leg of her ‘Where Do We Go’ world tour have been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
  Read more: “It will likely be a financial disaster”: how coronavirus could impact the music scene (and your festival plans) this summer
  The pop star began the run of shows in Miami on March 10, but it was then announced that the month’s remaining shows were being postponed, after earlier reports suggested a
  
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• Australia’s Dregg Premiere Video for ‘Hectic’: Watch It Here

  16-03-2020 21:58
  
  Australian hardcore crew Dregg has released their first music video after signing with Epitaph Records, a comical but hard-hitting social critique of the gate keeping system with the music business.
  The timing of “Hectic” during the coronavirus crisis is a prescient coincident for the five-person group that combines hardcore, rap and metal into a blistering audio and visual assault. It’s clear early on in “Hectic” that the band has the potential to be an unbrid
  
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• Lil Uzi Vert Charts 20 Songs on Hot 100 — Including Every Track From ‘Eternal Atake’

  16-03-2020 21:48
  
  Lil Uzi Vert celebrates his second No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 (dated March 21), as Eternal Atake arrives with 288,000 equivalent album units, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data, and he also charts a whopping 20 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 — including all 18 from the album.Here’s a look at all 20 of Lil Uzi Vert’s songs on the latest Hot 100. All are debuts, 16 total, except where noted.
  Rank, TitleNo. 6, “Baby Pluto”No. 8, “Lo Mein”No. 9,
  
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• Why Stormzy, Pussycat Dolls and Weezer Love This U.K. Design Duo

  16-03-2020 21:46
  
  Less than a decade ago, a self-described “frustrated punk rocker,” Chris “Bronski” Jablonski, and a sidelined professional dancer, Amber Rimell, crossed paths for a second time while working on Rita Ora’s then-upcoming tour. Bronski — whose band never took off, but who had become an expert in audio, lighting and onstage visuals — and Rimell — whose knee injury halted her dance career but drove her to become a choreographer — decided to pitch
  
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• iHeartRadio Music Awards to be rescheduled due to coronavirus pandemic

  16-03-2020 21:45 via music-news.com
  
  The prizegiving was set to take place on 29 March in Los Angeles.
  
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• Kid Rock’s Bar & More Refuse to Close Despite Nashville Mayor’s Coronavirus Request

  16-03-2020 21:44
  
  Despite Nashville Mayor John Cooper’s request to close down Lower Broadway on Sunday as a public health emergency in Nashville due to the coronavirus, countless bars have refused to shut their doors.
  Kid Rock’s Big A– Honky Tonk Rock N’ Roll Steakhouse remains open, as does Tootsies Orchid Lounge, Rippy’s Honky Tonk, Honky Tonk Central and the Diner. All venues are owned by Steve Smith, who cites the request made by the mayor as “unconstitutional.”
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• Niall Horan’s New Music Video Is The Toddler Fashion Show That We Need

  16-03-2020 21:43
  
  Niall Horan's new 'No Judgement' video takes a peek into the life of Instagram sensation Boss Baby Brody. The four-year-old's fashion show with his family is so adorable.
  
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• Live Nation Faces Serious Downgrade as Stock Tanks Another 15%

  16-03-2020 21:40 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Shares of Live Nation continued their downward descent on Monday as broader live event cancellations now seem inevitable. Live Nation, which has already been forced to mass-cancel the entire month of March, now seems likely to broaden its blackout period.  Accordingly, shares of LYV took another drubbing on Monday, part of a broader Wall Street […]The post Live Nation Faces Serious Downgrade as Stock Tanks Another 15% appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• White Denim using coronavirus isolation to write and record a new album

  16-03-2020 21:33 via nme.com
  
  White Denim have said they will plan to write, record and mix a new album in just 30 days.
  Read More: White Denim – ‘Side Effects’ review 
  Following the coronavirus outbreak, the group say that they are planning to use the period of self-isolation to create an album.Writing on Facebook at the weekend (March 14), the group said: “Making the most of this time off the road with a new recording project. In 30 days we’ll write, record, mix and master a new Whit
  
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• The Killers postpone ticket sales due to coronavirus outbreak

  16-03-2020 21:33 via nme.com
  
  The Killers have postponed the sale of tickets for their upcoming late summer/fall shows due to the coronavirus outbreak.
  Read more: The Killers postpone sale of late summer/fall shows due to coronavirus outbreak
  Sharing a statement on social media, the band said the reason for the tickets not going on sale yet is because “the news is changing every hour around coronavirus,” and that they want their fans “to stay focused on prevention and remaining safe and cautious right now.&
  
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• 2020 Met Gala Postponed Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

  16-03-2020 21:33
  
  New York City’s famed Met Gala, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual A-list event of the season, is the latest major gathering postponed due to the spread of the coronavirus.
  “The Museum will remain closed through Saturday, April 4,” a Museum spokesperson confirmed to Billboard. “Additionally, the CDC advised over the weekend that there should not be any gatherings of 50 people or more for the next eight weeks. In deference to this guidance, all programs and even
  
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• Yo-Yo Ma Shares ‘Cello Suite No. 3′ in Honor of Healthcare Workers Fighting Coronavirus

  16-03-2020 21:28
  
  Music helps everything feel just a bit better.
  As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread at a scary rate, Yo-Yo Ma took to social media on Monday (March 16) to share a song of comfort. “This is for the healthcare workers on the frontlines — the Sarabande from Bach’s Cello Suite No. 3,” he wrote. “Your ability to balance human connection and scientific truth in service of us all gives me hope.”So if you need a soundtrack to staying calm in this turbulent
  
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• What’s Your Favorite Randy Rainbow Parody Song of 2020 (So Far)? Vote!

  16-03-2020 21:28
  
  Parody singer Randy Rainbow has been bringing comedic relief to fans witnessing American politics’ most dire situations, but which rhythmical roast of 2020 tops the rest so far?
  To kick off the new year, Rainbow bust out his best impression of Gaston’s pipes from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast to turn the character’s titular track into “That Don!,” which recapped President Trump’s recent scandals highlighted in his impeachment inquiry-turned-tr
  
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• Women Shaping the Future: Jennifer Nettles on Representation of Women in Country Music

  16-03-2020 21:26 via rollingstone.com
  
  “Somebody needs to make some noise,” the Sugarland singer said at Rolling Stone's event
  
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• Lizzo, Shawn Mendes, and More Pledge to ‘Press Pause’ on Music Gatherings

  16-03-2020 21:22 via rollingstone.com
  
  Hit songwriters support "Truth Hurts" producer Ricky Reed, who's urging music industry members to cancel in-person meetings and shows and plans to hold virtual songwriting sessions
  
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• Gabby Barrett & Ingrid Andress Combine for a First in Country Airplay Chart’s Top 10

  16-03-2020 21:17
  
  Gabby Barrett and Ingrid Andress team up for an unprecedented feat in the top 10 of Billboard’s Country Airplay chart (dated March 21).
  Barrett’s debut single “I Hope” rises 11-9 on the ranking, up by 15% to 24.1 million audience impressions in the week ending March 15, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data. The track becomes the first top 10 for the singer-songwriter, who finished third on ABC’s American Idol in 2018.
  Meanwhile, Andress ranks at No. 10 with
  
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• Flashback: Kris Kristofferson Sings ‘For the Good Times’ in 1970

  16-03-2020 21:01 via rollingstone.com
  
  Ray Price recorded his hit version of the song on March 16th, 1970
  
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• Kehlani delays new album due to the coronavirus

  16-03-2020 20:47 via nme.com
  
  Kehlani has revealed that the release of her new album has been delayed due to the coronavirus outbreak.Read more: Kehlani: how she turned hard times into a stunning, positive debut albumFans of the Bay Area singer-songwriter will have to wait for the follow-up to her 2017 debut album ‘SweetSexySavage’, after she shared news of the delay on social media on Sunday (March 15).
  “To be transparent, I had a release date,” she started her post. “We’re unable to comp
  
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• Today In Coronavirus Cancellations – Elton John, Foo Fighters, CMW, SOCAN Awards

  16-03-2020 20:44 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Coronavirus cancellations continue to pile up as artists, and award shows cancel appearances. Here’s the latest. Elton John is postponing at least 19 dates on the North American leg of his “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour. The cancellations come just ten days before the tour was slated to start. All tour dates between March 26 […]The post Today In Coronavirus Cancellations – Elton John, Foo Fighters, CMW, SOCAN Awards appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• Reba McEntire Postpones Mother’s Funeral Due to Coronavirus Concerns

  16-03-2020 20:35
  
  As Reba McEntire mourns the death of her mother, Jacqueline, on Saturday after a battle with cancer, the country singer has decided to postpone her funeral.
  “After much thought and careful consideration among our family, we have decided to indefinitely postpone Mama’s funeral and burial at this time,” McEntire shares on social media Monday afternoon (March 16). “We will continue to monitor the situation and let you know as soon as possible about future plans to celebrate
  
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• UK Music’s acting CEO calls for “urgent clarity” on impact of coronavirus on live events

  16-03-2020 20:19 via nme.com
  
  UK Music’s acting CEO Tom Kiehl has called for “urgent clarity” on the impact the coronavirus clampdown will have on music events.Read more: Coronavirus: every cancelled gig, festival and tour – and how to get your ticket refundKiehl penned a statement after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced today (March 16) that the government would no longer be “supporting” mass gatherings by using emergency workers.
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• Ultra Music Festival Is Going Completely Virtual – SiriusXM Is Helping Out

  16-03-2020 20:18 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  SiriusXM is partnering with the Ultra Music Festival for a new virtual audio festival experience. The Ultra Virtual Audio Festival will start on UMF Radio this Friday, March 20. It is a limited-run radio channel with exclusive DJ sets from many of the artists booked for Ultra Miami. DJ sets include Afrojack, Martin Garrix, Armin […]The post Ultra Music Festival Is Going Completely Virtual – SiriusXM Is Helping Out appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• Now There’s a DJ Snake Remix of Cardi B’s Coronavirus Rant

  16-03-2020 20:12
  
  With the coronavirus keeping artists off the road, DJs have loads of studio time on their hands with which to get creative.
  DJ Snake has done just that with his mini-remix of Cardi B’s coronavirus rant — “If you’re wondering why your weave or your fashion packages haven’t arrived,” yep, that’s coronavirus, she says. “I’m telling you, sh– is getting real”– which went viral last week after getting its first remix, titled 
  
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• Louis Tomlinson Cancels UK Tour, Urges Fans to ‘Look After Yourselves’

  16-03-2020 20:09
  
  Just one week into his first-ever solo world tour, Louis Tomlinson announced today (March 16) he’s canceling the remainder of his UK leg amid coronavirus concerns.
  “I’m sad to say that we have made the decision to reschedule my UK Tour that was due to start next week,” Tomlinson tweeted. “We are working with the promoter and venues to make new plans as soon as possible but these things are taking a little longer at the moment.”
  The UK singer-songwriter p
  
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• ‘American Idol’ Recap: Auditions End With Several Diamonds in the Rough

  16-03-2020 20:08
  
  The final American Idol auditions in the pre-Coronavirus era are upon us. (These were, after all, taped last year.) As ever, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan aim to sort out the best of the best, though the future of the show’s live episodes remains unclear given the current public health crisis. 
  Some folks, like Robert Taylor, Aliana Jester, and Makayla Brownlee sail on through with ease. (Aliana even brought her adorable support Frenchie along for the ride.) Meanwhile, Just
  
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• Idris Elba Tests Positive for Coronavirus

  16-03-2020 20:04
  
  Idris Elba announced on Monday (March 16) that he has tested positive for the coronavirus. “This morning I got some test results back for coronavirus and it came back positive,” the actor and musician told fans in a video posted to Twitter. “I didn’t have any symptoms.”
  He added that he and his wife, Sabrina, are doing fine, and explained that he initially got tested because he learned that he had been in contact with someone who tested positive. “I quarantine
  
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• Yungblud Urges Fans to ‘Sanitize, Sanitize, Sanitize’ During Concert Live Stream With MGK & Bella Thorne

  16-03-2020 20:03
  
  Yungblud did the only thing he could on Monday (March 16) in the midst of the global shutdown over the COVID-19 pandemic: He raged online. The singer streamed the raucous, hourlong “Yungblud Show” variety program from Los Angeles, which invited fans from all over the world to join him and some special guests for a late night-like broadcast.
  “So we’re just trying to turn a bad situation into a good one,” he yelled into a mic, his purple, blue and black hair flopping
  
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• Inside Celine Dion’s First Tour Following Her 16-Year-Long Vegas Residency

  16-03-2020 20:03
  
  Yves Aucoin, Céline Dion’s production designer of 30 years, knew her Courage world tour needed to be a transition for the pop star when they sat down to brainstorm in January 2019. Her album of the same name debuted atop the Billboard 200, Dion’s first release to do so in 17 years, and her international trek — which began last September, and is currently on hold due to the global coronavirus pandemic — is her first since the close of her 16-year reign as Las V
  
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• How Independent Venues Are Dealing With Large-Gathering Coronavirus Bans, Inevitable Loss of Small Rooms

  16-03-2020 20:03
  
  Since Wednesday when Washington Governor Jay Inslee issued an emergency declaration banning large events with 250 people or more due to the spreading coronavirus outbreak, a wave of other states including California, Ohio and New York have followed suit. Over the weekend, those states, as well as Illinois and Maryland, have called for the closing of all concert venues, while the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended banning any gathering of 50 or more people.
  
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• Niall Horan Enlists Toddler Dance Sensation Boss Baby Brody for ‘No Judgement’ Vid

  16-03-2020 19:46
  
  Working from home is the perfect excuse to dance like nobody’s watching, as outlined by Niall Horan’s latest version of the “No Judgement” music video, released Monday (March 16).
  But Horan’s not the one prancing across the screen: He recruited 4-year-old ballet dancer Brody Schaffer, also known as Boss Baby Brody, to be the star. Schaffer’s gender-barrier-breaking moves and looks spotlight the song’s main message of being oneself without fearing j
  
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