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Coronavirus fear impacting SXSW and other tours
Both bands and fans are reacting to the coronavirus. Motivated by increasing fears of a pandemic, fans are asking the South By Southwest festival to cancel this year’s event. A petition created on Change.org to influence the organization has collected over 22,000 signatures thus far. Controversy about the event was ramped up by Twitter co-founder […]
SXSW officially canceled over coronavirus concerns
Coronavirus concerns have continued to impact the entertainment industry as several tours and film releases have been canceled. A Tool fan confirmed they were diagnosed after attending the band’s gig, and Ultra Music Festival postponed. The continued chatter and high alert music industry had all eyes on SXSW to see if they would make the […]
Rocklahoma postpones 2020 festival due to coronavirus
Rocklahoma is postponing their 2020 festival for a full year over the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The festival was taking place from May 22 to 24 but will be pushed off for a full year after coordinating with state, local and federal health authorities. Read More: Here’s the video J.K. Rowling said helped relieve coronavirus symptoms Described as […]
Robert Pattinson has reportedly tested positive for coronavirus
According to Variety, Robert Pattinson has tested positive for coronavirus. Due to this, production for Matt Reeves‘ The Batman has been suspended again. Read more: Disney is re-evaluating ‘Black Panther 2’ after Chadwick Boseman’s death Production for The Batman is currently happening in the United Kingdom after initially being shut down amid the coronavirus pandemic. […]
Coronavirus: Concerts, tours, festivals and more cancellation tracker
The coronavirus is having a massive impact on the entertainment industry, and as the pandemic continues to grow, more events are either canceling or postponing. With every industry from music, film, sports and more being affected by the spread of the virus, we’re keeping track of which events are being called off. Check back for […]
Fountains Of Wayne’s Adam Schlesinger is hospitalized with coronavirus
Fountains of Wayne member Adam Schlesinger is reportedly very ill after being infected with the coronavirus. The iconic musician is a founding member of Fountains of Wayne, best known for their smash-hit “Stacy’s Mom.” Schlesinger also formed Ivy and Tinted Windows. He is also a prolific songwriter, having won three Emmy’s and a Grammy for […]
OP-ED: The coronavirus pandemic is not the end of your band
The coronavirus pandemic is making things hard for a lot of people. But nobody thought it was going to decimate both our leisure time and the lives of the people who color it. While nationwide moratoriums on shows, entertainment and sporting events are hard to get around, it doesn’t have to mean that your band […]
Fountains Of Wayne’s Adam Schlesinger dies of coronavirus complications
Fountains of Wayne member Adam Schlesinger has passed away from complications related to his COVID-19 coronavirus diagnosis at the age of 52. According to Variety, the musician passed away this morning (April 1) after it was reported on Tuesday (March 31) that he had contracted the virus. Read More: Live Nation establishes relief fund to help crew affected […]
'Friends' reunion special postponed due to coronavirus pandemic
The long-awaited Friends reunion was confirmed to finally be happening last month but unfortunately, it is now being delayed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the highly anticipated unscripted reunion special was set for filming on March 23 and 24 but is postponing until at least May. Read More: James Gunn ponders his favorite Joker, […]
Glastonbury Festival canceled due to coronavirus pandemic
As each day passes, more and more events are being postponed or canceled due to coronavirus. On March 18, Glastonbury Festival joined the list. The iconic UK-based festival would have been celebrating its 50th anniversary. The festival was set to take place from June 24-28. Glastonbury would have been headlined by Paul McCartney, Taylor Swift, […]
