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Rapid COVID-19 tests could help re-open more UK venues—here's why
2021 isn’t starting off as many music fans hoped. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, major festivals have already been canceled and various tours are being postponed yet again. Now, the Music Venue Trust is supporting the idea that rapid coronavirus testing may be the key to re-opening more music venues in the U.K. The MVT […]
Dance Gavin Dance postpone their 'Afterburner' tour and Swanfest again
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, Dance Gavin Dance have been forced to postpone their headlining Afterburner tour with Animals As Leaders, Veil Of Maya, Eidola and Wolf & Bear again. As well, Dance Gavin Dance’s Swanfest is not happening in 2021. Read more: Machine Gun Kelly is acting alongside his daughter in this new thriller So far, things […]
Ozzy Osbourne offers update after receiving first COVID-19 vaccine dose
Ozzy Osbourne has officially received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. On Friday, the Prince of Darkness appeared alongside Sharon Osbourne on ITV’s Loose Women to offer an update on his health. Read more: Lil Uzi Vert just revealed the real story behind that diamond face implant Since the start of the coronavirus crisis […]
Alice Cooper receives COVID-19 vaccine, but says he already had the virus
This week, Alice Cooper and his wife Sheryl revealed that they have both received the COVID-19 vaccine. However, it turns out that the couple already battled coronavirus before being vaccinated in their home base of Phoenix. Read more: Avril Lavigne’s new album is finished and it may arrive sooner than you think As various parts […]
An actor is suing Netflix over that 'Stranger Things' drive-in experience
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, people are getting pretty crafty with their outdoor events. For Netflix, they decided to put on the Stranger Things: The Drive Into Experience especially for diehard fans of the series. Now, it looks like Netflix is being sued by one of the actors who worked the drive-in event. Read more: […]
Organizers are still trying to make Slam Dunk happen in 2021
We are only one month into 2021, but festival and concert cancelations are already starting to pour in. However, Slam Dunk Festival is holding onto hope that its 2021 event will still happen at some point this year. This week, the U.K.-based festival offered an update on the status of its 2021 plans and when […]
Maynard James Keenan is recovering after contracting COVID-19 again
Tool, Puscifer and A Perfect Circle‘s Maynard James Keenan contracted coronavirus last February which left him with long-term side effects. Now, he has revealed he is recovering after contracting COVID-19 for the second time this past fall. Read more: Miley Cyrus teases a new cover of this Nine Inch Nails classic—watch Back in October, Maynard […]
Epicenter Festival and Sonic Temple are no longer happening in 2021
It looks like the 2021 festival and event cancelations are slowly gaining speed. Shortly after both Glastonbury and Coachella canceled their 2021 festivals, it’s been announced that Epicenter and Sonic Temple are also no longer taking place this year. Despite this setback, Welcome To Rockville, Louder Than Life, Aftershock and Inkcarceration are still scheduled for later […]
Jack Osbourne's mental health struggles began before 'The Osbournes'
Jack Osbourne recently sat down (virtually) with Lily Cornell Silver and opened up about his struggles with mental health and time on The Osbournes. As many of you already know, the success of The Osbournes took Sharon, Ozzy, Jack and Kelly by surprise. However, the overwhelming media spotlight on Jack during that time eventually caused […]
Coachella Festival has canceled its April 2021 dates
Some were expecting it, but others were hoping it wouldn’t happen. On Friday, it was confirmed that both Coachella and Stagecoach‘s April 2021 festival dates are canceled. The news arrives shortly after Glastonbury Festival also canceled its 2021 event. Read more: The internet is comparing Reddit’s stocks ploy to Bella Thorne—here’s why Due to the […]
Halsey clarifies if her pregnancy is really why her ‘Manic’ tour was canceled
Back in February 2020, Halsey kicked off her Manic World Tour in Madrid. Although she was able to complete the European and U.K. dates before the coronavirus pandemic hit, she was forced to postpone her North American tour. The Manic tour was set to resume this June. However, on Jan. 22, Halsey confirmed that the […]
We finally know when the 2021 Billboard Music Awards are happening
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, the 2021 Billboard Music Awards are set to go ahead as planned. This week, NBC finally unveiled when the music awards will be taking place. Read more: Everyone was more worried about that tank photo than Billie Eilish Due to the COVID-19 crisis, networks have had to find […]
Glastonbury Festival isn't happening in 2021 after all
Unfortunately, Glastonbury ticketholders received some not so good news this week. On Thursday, organizers for one of the world’s biggest music festivals announced that the 2021 event has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more: Weezer face technology’s side effects in the “All My Favorite Songs” video Just like so many other events, […]
Post Malone donated 10,000 pairs of his sold out Crocs to frontline workers
It looks like Post Malone is helping frontline workers stay comfortable as COVID-19 cases continue to surge in the United States. The rapper and Crocs recently teamed up with Musicians on Call (MOC) to gift 10,000 frontline workers pairs of shoes from their latest collaboration. Read more: Hear Descendents call out Donald Trump in new […]
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 […]
Here's why Against The Current went back to rock on "that won't save us"
After the release of their last LP, Past Lives, in 2018, Against The Current focused their time and energy on touring and performing. After two years, the group returned with “that won’t save us” and are teaming up with Alternative Press to debut the performance video for the track. Composed of vocalist Chrissy Costanza, guitarist […]
See Travis Clark play every instrument for a reimagined We The Kings song
Just weeks after We The Kings dropped their pre-quarantine-reminiscent single “These Nights,” Travis Clark has reimagined the song in a new acoustic video, which you can exclusively see first on Alternative Press. In a stunning display of his branching musical talents, Clark performs the track with a piano and acoustic guitar. The resulting “unplugged” version […]
Kevin Lyman hopes that TikTok ban will inspire influencers to politicize
As the Trump administration moves forward with an executive order to ban downloads of TikTok and WeChat, Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman hopes that it will be the incentive needed to get influencers involved with voter campaigns. Early Friday, the Commerce Department ordered a ban on the distribution of TikTok and WeChat through U.S. app […]
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