Barcelona uses music concert to test COVID-19 same-day screening

Barcelona residents gathered Saturday to participate in a medical study to evaluate the effectiveness of same-day coronavirus screening to safely hold cultural events.

Live events industry lost $30B due to COVID-19 pandemic, Pollstar says

Pollstar on Friday released its year-end report, explaining that the live events industry should have hit a record-setting $12.2 billion this year, but instead it incurred $9.7 billion in losses.

'Cheer' star Jerry Harris indicted on new child sex charges

“Cheer” star Jerry Harris, already facing federal child pornography charges, has been indicted on new charges that allege he solicited sex from minors at cheerleading competitions and convinced teenage boys to send him obscene photographs and videos of themselves.

Lil Wayne pleads guilty to federal weapons charge

The charge stems from a weapons conviction of the rapper in New York more than a decade ago, for which he was sentenced to eight months in prison.

Actor, wrestler Tommy 'Tiny' Lister dead at 62

Tommy ‘Tiny’ Lister, known for his role in the movie “Friday” passed away Thursday at his home in Marina Del Rey.

‘Black Panther 2’ will not recast T’Challa in honor of Chadwick Boseman

The announcement comes as The Walt Disney Co. announced a hefty lineup of new streaming offerings including plans for 10 “Star Wars” series spinoffs and 10 Marvel series that will debut on Disney+.

Staying ho-ho-home for the holidays? Enjoy free movies, shows on Tubi

‘Tis the season to get festive with Tubi’s over 300 free holiday titles since most of us are staying ho-ho-home this year.

Ellen DeGeneres tests positive for COVID-19

Ellen DeGeneres said Thursday she has tested positive for COVID-19 and is "feeling fine right now."

Taylor Swift to release 9th album 'Evermore' at midnight

Taylor Swift surprised fans when she announced Thursday she would be releasing her ninth studio album, "Evermore" at midnight.

Arizona Theatre Company postpones 54th season due to pandemic
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The pandemic stalled the performance company's 54th season as there are COVID-19 restrictions in place that made production come to a halt.

Recalling influential people who died in 2020

In a year defined by a devastating pandemic, the world lost iconic defenders of civil rights, great athletes and entertainers who helped define their genres.

Universal Music Publishing Group buys Bob Dylan's entire catalog

Bob Dylan’s entire catalog of songs, which reaches back 60 years and is among the most prized next to that of the Beatles, is being acquired by Universal Music Publishing Group.