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The 1975 have canceled all 2021 shows, but their next album is on the way
If you were hoping to finally see the 1975 live in 2021, we’ve got some bad news for you. On Tuesday, the band announced that they have officially canceled all of their 2021 tour dates due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, on the brighter side of things, it looks like we are a bit closer […]
Here's the only way Dr. Fauci says concerts can return by fall 2021
With everything happening already in 2021, Dr. Anthony Fauci has delivered some good news for music lovers out there amid the coronavirus pandemic. This week, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director revealed that concerts and events could return in the U.S. by this fall. However, there’s only one way it will be […]
Grimes says she is "enjoying" recovery after contracting COVID-19
Over the weekend, Grimes revealed that she has tested positive for coronavirus. The singer announced her diagnosis in a statement. However, a few of her comments are earning mixed responses from people online. Read more: Here are the tweets that got Donald Trump’s Twitter account suspended Earlier this year, Grimes’ partner Elon Musk thought he […]
The postponed 2021 Grammys clash with the Screen Actors Guild Awards
After various reports, the Recording Academy has officially postponed the 2021 Grammys as COVID-19 cases continue to surge. However, it looks like the now rescheduled Grammy Awards are facing a major scheduling conflict. The prestigious music awards are now happening on the same day as the Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG). Read more: See Maggie […]
Apparently this COVID-19 conspiracy theory photo is just a guitar pedal
Yes, those weird-yet-somehow-incredibly-true stories we saw in 2020 have trickled into 2021. This time, COVID-19 conspiracy theorists are at the forefront of an odd, yet true story about a theory surrounding 5G mind control chips and a guitar pedal blueprint. According to a Twitter user, COVID-19 conspiracy theorists in Italy convinced themselves they had found […]
The 2021 Grammys are reportedly postponed over COVID-19 concerns
The 2021 Grammy Awards were set to happen on Jan. 31. However, it looks like concerns over the coronavirus pandemic have put a halt to those plans. The Recording Academy has reportedly decided to delay the awards ceremony to later this year. Read more: Did Travis Barker just confirm blink-182’s next album is on the […]
Here’s how the Kyle Pavone Foundation is aiding musicians amid the pandemic
The Kyle Pavone Foundation has launched a new scholarship that is helping struggling musicians during the coronavirus pandemic. The foundation, established in honor of the late We Came As Romans vocalist, has teamed up with the Battle Creek Community Foundation to start the Kyle Cares Scholarship. The scholarship offers up to $2,000 to musicians who […]
Here’s what Fieldy thinks Korn shows will be like after the pandemic
Just like virtually every other band in the world, Korn have had to make a lot of changes due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, rather than dwell on the past, Reginald “Fieldy” Arvizu is revealing what Korn shows will probably look like when the pandemic is over. As well, he’s sharing why it’s important to […]
Here’s why Courtney Love is being honest about at-home COVID-19 tests
Courtney Love is taking a stand against the inequality the world is facing in terms of access to at-home coronavirus tests. The Hole frontwoman has revealed that she and her “wealthy friends” have had access to convenient at-home COVID-19 testing for months. Now, she is calling for a change. Read more: See why Playboi Carti […]
Here’s how the new COVID-19 relief bill is helping independent venues
After weeks of gridlock, Congress has finally agreed on a new COVID-19 stimulus package in the United States. Along with another round of stimulus checks, the new relief bill also includes aid to independent venues across the country. The new bill will give some much-needed, and long-awaited, relief to independent music venues who are struggling […]
QUIZ: Do you remember the lyrics to Avril Lavigne’s “Girlfriend”?
It’s been well over a decade since Avril Lavigne showed off her acting chops as both the punk and preppy girl in her “Girlfriend” music video. And this 2007 release still remains one of mainstream emo’s biggest hits. Though Lavigne released bangers such as “Complicated” and “Sk8er Boi” early in her career, this The Best […]
Here’s how a classic Forever The Sickest Kids song inspired girlfriends' "Jessica"
When Travis Mills and Nick Gross were putting the final touches on their pop-punk project girlfriends’ debut this year, they realized it was missing something. It needed one more uptempo track. And they needed a girl’s name in the title, almost like Forever The Sickest Kids or other bands Mills’ grew up on. That conversation […]
Sharon Osbourne is recovering away from Ozzy after COVID-19 diagnosis
Sharon Osbourne has confirmed she has tested positive for COVID-19. This week, she has offered an update on her health following a brief hospitalization. Read more: Here’s how Chris Taylor Brown is handling the rumor that Trapt fired him Back in September, the Osbournes were impacted by the coronavirus pandemic after Jack Osbourne‘s daughter Minnie […]
Hold Close announce break after playing a show amid the pandemic
Over the weekend, Hold Close took part in a live performance at the Odyssey Lounge in Springfield, Missouri. Although masks were reportedly mandatory and temperatures were taken before entry, the event soon earned backlash amid the coronavirus pandemic. Now, Hold Close have released a statement regarding their decision to take part in the Wreck The […]
See why ‘Black Panther’ star Letitia Wright says she's been "canceled"
This week, Black Panther star Letitia Wright took to social media to express her thoughts on the ongoing coronavirus vaccine trials. Now, she claims that the internet is canceling her over the series of tweets she shared. Read more: See All Time Low, Demi Lovato and blackbear’s spooky “Monsters” video This week, the U.K. officially […]
Here's how 3OH!3 grew as artists after 'WANT' for their comeback
2020 has been a whirlwind of a year, full of things we couldn’t anticipate in our wildest dreams. One of those was the triumphant return of 3OH!3. The duo from Boulder, Colorado, made up of Nathaniel Motte and Sean Foreman, have been a staple in the scene since they started making music in the early […]
Grimes was named in a non-profit’s artist fund, and people aren’t happy
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many artists are struggling right now. FACTOR, a Canadian non-profit, has been helping support local artists by continuing to distribute financial support this year. Grimes, who was born and raised in Canada, was named among the artists related to these grants. However, after it was revealed that Grimes’ label received […]
Gal Gadot defends decision to debut ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ on HBO Max
It looks like Wonder Woman fans won’t have to flock to the nearest local cinema to watch the upcoming Wonder Woman 1984. This week, WarnerMedia announced that the highly-anticipated film is premiering at some cinemas next month. However, those with HBO Max subscriptions will be able to stream the movie without leaving their homes this […]
Here’s why the All-American Rejects’ return feels just like 2005
The All-American Rejects have found themselves in a similar spot to where they were 15 years ago, minus the “camera phones” and hotel bed bugs. As guitarist Nickolas Wheeler reflects on the group’s monumental Move Along era, he says it came during a “dark time” after the 2004 election. And as the group prep a […]
Black Veil Brides guitarist Jinxx tests positive for coronavirus
On Wednesday, Black Veil Brides guitarist Jinxx (Jeremy Ferguson) confirmed that he has tested positive for coronavirus. In a lengthy statement, he discusses his symptoms and the test results for his wife Alice Mogg and son Lennon. Read more: See Post Malone battle MGK and Tyla Yaweh in a heated beer pong game Jinxx reveals […]
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