Ian Courtney, Author at CelebrityAccess

Broadcaster, News Anchor Hugh Downs Dead At 99

Posted by Ian Courtney - July 2, 2020

SCOTTSDALE, AZ (CelebrityAccess) — Hugh Downs, the veteran news anchor, television presenter, producer and composer has died at the age of 99. According to the Washington Post, his great niece…

Toronto Jazz Fest Announces Summer Concert Series

Posted by Ian Courtney - July 2, 2020

TORONTO (CelebrityAccess) — TD Toronto Jazz Festival is keeping the music alive this summer with a weekly concert series, featuring some of the city’s best musicians. The TD Toronto Jazz…

Update: Vanilla Ice Cancels Austin Concert Amid Coronavirus Surge

Posted by Ian Courtney - July 2, 2020

AUSTIN, TX (CelebrityAccess) — Updated: Vanilla Ice has pulled out of his planned concert The Independence Day Throwback Beach Party at the Emerald Point Bar & Grill in Austin on…

Walmart To Convert Parking Lots Into Drive-In Theatres This Summer

Posted by Ian Courtney - July 2, 2020

BENTONVILLE, ARK (CelebrityAccess) — Retail giant Walmart announced that its converting parking lots at stores across the U.S. into drive-in movie theaters this summer. Through a partnership with Tribeca Enterprises,…

BMG Forms Broad Partnership With ITV Studios

Posted by Ian Courtney - July 2, 2020

LONDON (CelebrityAccess) — International television production and distribution company ITV Studios announced it has reached a wide-ranging global partnership with BMG. The partnership will cover musical aspects of all areas…

GWAR Signs With De Goot Entertainment For Management

Posted by Ian Courtney - July 1, 2020

NEW YORK (CelebrityAccess) — Heavy metal band, satirists, and cosplay enthusiasts GWAR have signed a worldwide management deal with In De Goot Entertainment. “You can’t talk about outrageous live performances…

The T.J. Martell Foundation Announces The Rae Krenn Sunshine Award

Posted by Ian Courtney - July 1, 2020

NASHVILLE (CelebrityAccess) — After awarding Nashville native and longtime host of Nashville eatery The Palms Rae Krenn with the first-ever Sunshine Award earlier this month, the organization has expanded their…

Spotify Launches A New Duo Subscription, Debuts Real-Time Lyrics

Posted by Ian Courtney - July 1, 2020

NEW YORK (CelebrityAccess) — Streaming music service Spotify has launched a new duo account program, aimed at providing couples or home sharers with their own premium accounts. The new membership…

Maroon 5 Bassist Mickey Madden Arrested For Domestic Violence

Posted by Ian Courtney - July 1, 2020

LOS ANGELES (CelebrityAccess) — Mickey Madden, bassist of the indie rock band Maroon 5 was arrested in Los Angeles on Saturday and is facing charges of domestic violence. According to…

Why The Music Industry Needs The Video Gaming Industry’s Help To Scale Virtual Concerts

Posted by Ian Courtney - July 1, 2020

(Hypebot) — The Fortnite event of 2019 proved that virtual concerts could be a success, but in order for the music industry to drive this idea forward, they need the…