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James Taylor Postpones His North American Tour

Posted by Ian Courtney - April 3, 2020

(CelebrityAccess) — Legendary recording artist James Taylor announced he has postponed his upcoming world tour due to the ongoing “unprecedented circumstances” surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The tour, which featured Jackson…

John Prine Is Still In The ICU, Battling Pneumonia In Both Lungs

Posted by Ian Courtney - April 3, 2020

NASHVILLE, TN (CelebrityAccess) — Fiona Whelan Prine, wife and manager of singer-songwriter John Prine provided an update on his health on Friday, stating that while he is “very ill” she…

Disney Furloughs Non-Union Employees

Posted by Ian Courtney - April 3, 2020

(CelebrityAccess) — With continuing uncertainty about when they will be able to reopen their theme parks, The Walt Disney Company announced plans to furlough their non-union workers and to stop…

CTS Eventim Backs Away From Financial Projections For 2020

Posted by Ian Courtney - April 3, 2020

MUNICH, Germany (CelebrityAccess) — German concert promoter and ticketing company CTS Eventim has walked back its investor guidance for 2020. “Due to the current uncertainties surrounding the further development of…

Virgin EMI To Stage Lockdown Live, A 3-Day Virtual Music Festival

Posted by Ian Courtney - April 3, 2020

Record label Virgin EMI announced Lockdown Live, a three-day virtual music festival to support Global Citizen and the World Health Organisation’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund. The festival will feature more…

Tekashi6ix9ine Sprung From Jail Due To COVID-19 Risk

Posted by Ian Courtney - April 2, 2020

(CelebrityAccess) — Rainbow-hued rapper Tekashi6ix9ine was released from federal prison on Thursday, months ahead of his scheduled release date as part of an effort to reduce the risk of coronavirus…

Dolly Parton Donates $1 Million To Finding A Cure For Coronavirus

Posted by Ian Courtney - April 2, 2020

NASHVILLE (CelebrityAccess) — Country music icon and entrepreneur Dolly Parton has donated $1 million dollars to help find a cure for COVID-19. My longtime friend Dr. Naji Abumrad, who’s been…

The SEC Obtains A Judgement Against Christian Concert Promoter Accused Of Securities Fraud

Posted by Ian Courtney - April 2, 2020

FREEPORT, Maine (CelebrityAccess) — On Tuesday, a federal court ruled against a Christian concert promoter accused of bilking investors in a Ponzi scheme. According to the SEC, the Commission charged…

Topeka Brings A New Way For Artists To Connect With Fans

Posted by Ian Courtney - April 2, 2020

ATLANTA (CelebrityAccess) — In what seems prescient in the era of COVID-19 and social distancing, veteran talent manager Andy Levine has founded Topeka, a dedicated streaming platform to help artists…

StubHub Stops Offering Refunds Except Where Required By Law

Posted by Ian Courtney - April 2, 2020

(CelebrityAccess) — As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold for the live events industry, more than 23,000 events in North America alone have been postponed or canceled…

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James Taylor Postpones His North American Tour

John Prine Is Still In The ICU, Battling Pneumonia In Both Lungs

Disney Furloughs Non-Union Employees

CTS Eventim Backs Away From Financial Projections For 2020

Virgin EMI To Stage Lockdown Live, A 3-Day Virtual Music Festival

Tekashi6ix9ine Sprung From Jail Due To COVID-19 Risk

Dolly Parton Donates $1 Million To Finding A Cure For Coronavirus

The SEC Obtains A Judgement Against Christian Concert Promoter Accused Of Securities Fraud

Topeka Brings A New Way For Artists To Connect With Fans

StubHub Stops Offering Refunds Except Where Required By Law

James Taylor Postpones His North American Tour

John Prine Is Still In The ICU, Battling Pneumonia In Both Lungs

Disney Furloughs Non-Union Employees

Pink Adds 2019 Tour Dates

Harry Styles At The Forum

Grateful Dead Production Manager Chris Charucki Passes