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It looks like Vanilla Ice’s Fourth of July concert isn’t actually happening
Vanilla Ice was planning to perform in the Austin area over the July 4 weekend. Since the concert’s announcement, however, the rapper has faced scrutiny for promoting a seemingly non-social-distancing performance. Now, it has been announced that the Texas show is canceled. Read more: The ‘Clone High’ reboot we’ve been waiting for is finally happening […]
10 people who actually got tattoos inspired by the coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has been a life-altering moment for many of us, and apparently it’s one that some people have decided to commemorate with tattoos. In some states, tattoo parlors have begun to reopen after being shut down to help reduce the spread of the virus. Read more: Hayley Williams reveals the real reason Paramore […]
Yes, Carole Baskin is selling face masks with her catchphrase on them
Carole Baskin is getting into the mask game. Netflix‘s Tiger King star and main Joe Exotic antagonist is now selling protective face masks with her catchphrase on them. The coronavirus pandemic is still ongoing and legislators are recommending and even mandating citizens wear masks. So it’s a smart and selfless move to protect yourself and others. Carole […]
Here’s how Missouri is planning to resume concerts this week
Music fans in Missouri will be able to start going to concerts again as early as Monday, thanks to their governor’s new recovery plan. State Gov. Mike Parson unveiled the “Show Me Strong” recovery plan on April 27, which outlines how businesses will be able to resume operations after the state stay-at-home order expires May […]
REZZ and Grabbitz ponder identity issues in the video for “Someone Else”
Canadian EDM artist/DJ/producer REZZ is on a hot streak. From working with Aaron Gillespie to massive virtual reality gigs, she’s tempered electronics with a rock edge for maximum groove. Today AltPress is premiering REZZ’s new video, “Someone Else.” Fortified with vocal contributions from Grabbitz, the song evokes a sinister groove that will appeal to dance […]
Here's why Periphery and A Perfect Circle members aided a local charity
Periphery drummer Matt Halpern is always ready to help out a friend. So when his longtime bud/guitarist Justin Gosnell needed a drummer for some session work, it was no problem. Gosnell and vocalist David Manning enlisted A Perfect Circle bassist Matt McJunkins for the sessions, and the project was completed with Periphery vocalist Spencer Sotelo […]
There won't be a San Diego Comic-Con for the first time in 50 years
Just two weeks ago, AltPress reported that San Diego Comic-Con was planning to move forward with the July event. Unfortunately, as of today, April 17, SDCC is canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. San Diego Comic-Con has never been canceled in its 50-year history. Read More: Here’s where you can watch every Marvel movie in the […]
Hear the vulnerable ballad that inspired Hayley Williams’ solo project
April has already been quite the month for Hayley Williams. Earlier this week, she revealed she took a break from social media after a slew of ill-intended tweets on mental health were directed towards her. Now, the Paramore singer is returning her focus back to her debut solo album, Petals For Armor, that is due […]
Josh Dun welcomes fans to ‘Trench’ with new SJC crowd snare collab
This month has already been a big one for twenty one pilots. Last week, they released a music video for “Level Of Concern,” their first new piece of music since their 2018 album Trench. Along with the excitement the video release caused, it also stirred up quite a lot of speculation that drummer Josh Dun […]
Ray Toro reveals his little-known hobby with a new coloring page
Last week, Gerard Way announced The Quarantine Coloring Book, a 100% free and downloadable coloring book. Partnering with various artists, the project was created by Gerard Way and Youth Code’s Sara Taylor as a way to keep us all busy during the COVID-19 pandemic. With a new page set to be uploaded every day, today’s […]
Watch MGK, Steve-O and more unite with blink-182’s fans in “Happy Days”
blink-182 have clearly been keeping busy over the past few weeks. Today, the band debuted a music video for “Happy Days” that was created entirely while in quarantine. In March, blink-182 took to social media and asked fans to submit videos of themselves performing and dancing to the NINE track while practicing social distancing. Included […]
Mark Hoppus playing +44 songs again will take you back to 2006
Mark Hoppus has once again blessed us all with his latest Twitch session. On Tuesday, the bassist once again played blink-182 and +44 songs while his son played Super Smash Brothers. Earlier this week Hoppus hosted his first Animal Crossing: New Horizons live stream. He sat with his son, Jack, to play some songs while […]
Here’s the video J.K. Rowling said helped relieve coronavirus symptoms
Beloved author J.K. Rowling announced on Twitter that she recovered from coronavirus. According to Variety, the Harry Potter author says she was sick for the last two weeks with coronavirus symptoms including fever, cough, and shortness of breath. The author believed that she had the virus though she was not tested. Rowling turned to YouTube […]
Here’s why a ‘The Osbournes’ reboot won’t be happening in 2020
Nearly 15 years after the final episode of The Osbournes debuted, Kelly Osbourne is sharing why the beloved reality show almost made a return to television this year. Airing from 2002 to 2005, The Osbournes gave an inside look into the lives of Ozzy Osbourne, his wife Sharon and children Jack and Kelly. It ran […]
Beartooth want you to stay inside and they have the merch to help you
Midwest metal heroes Beartooth are putting their money where people’s lives are. The band have put together “stay at home” merch bundles. The proceeds will benefit the Grammy Awards’ MusicCares COVID-19 Relief Fund. The Beartooth “stay at home” kit consists of a specially designed hoodie, fleece blanket, deck of cards, bottle opener and a tote […]
10 music-related activities you can do while stuck at home
Because of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, many people are social distancing themselves and spending a lot of time at home. While we’ll never get tired of a Netflix binge-watching session or frequent naps, it can start to get old to stay inside every day doing nothing. That’s why we’ve thought up 10 music-related activities you […]
Coronavirus causes Lush, Urban Outfitters to temporarily close stores
Urban Outfitters, Nike and more stores have announced temporary store closures in response to the global coronavirus pandemic. Abercrombie & Fitch, Apple, Lush and more have announced they will close many or all of their stores, with some not re-opening until the end of March. Read more: Code Orange livestream ‘Underneath’ release show from empty […]
Code Orange livestream ‘Underneath’ release show from empty venue
Code Orange performed a killer record-release show to an empty room due to ongoing concerns about coronavirus, or COVID-19. The band just released a new album, Underneath, and had plans to perform the show in Pittsburgh, their hometown. Read more: YUNGBLUD announces concert livestream following show cancellations When the event didn’t happen due to health […]
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