Audience Access Alliance publish open letter in support of live music and cultural sectors during coronavirus crisis

The Charlatans’ Tim Burgess has penned an article for The Guardian with one specific reader in mind – UK Chancellor Of The Exchequer Rishi Sunak. I’m not sure Sunak is likely to be a Guardian reader, but nonetheless, Burgess takes aim at his suggestion earlier this week that, because of COVID, musicians should start thinking about giving up on their dream and re-train for another job.Sunak, of course, denies that he said any such thing.

Ronda Rousey joked that she was prepared for zombies during an interview Thursday on Hot Ones on YouTube.The 33-year-old fighting champion opened up while being interviewed by host Sean Evans, 34, over progressively hotter chicken wings.Sean opened by asking Ronda about her sustainable ranch Browsey Acres in Riverside, California and if her lifestyle was motivated by being practical or a 'doomsday prepper' impulse.

Jonathan Cohen With just 26 days to go until election day, four of the five members of Pearl Jam joined Joe Biden’s wife, Dr. Jill Biden, and Kamala Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff, Thursday night for an online conversation about voting, activism, the importance of human connection during the COVID-19 pandemic and the future of the imperiled live music industry.Both Biden and Emhoff donned Pearl Jam T-shirts for the occasion, which featured frontman Eddie Vedder, guitarists Stone Gossard and Mike McCready and bassist Jeff Ament on Zoom from their respective homes.

Kourtney Kardashianhas gone all-out for her Halloween decorations this year.On Wednesday evening the 41-year-old reality TV maven gave her Instagram followers a look at her spooky decor which seemed to have a black-and-white theme.In the images there was a skull, spider webs and mini pumpkins in the Calabasas, California mansion she shares with her three kids, Mason, Penelope and Reign whom she co-parents with ex Scott Disick.

Tim Burgess has written an open letter to Rishi Sunak to argue for stronger support for arts workers in Britain.The Charlatans frontman and solo artist sent a note to the Chancellor of the Exchequer today (October 8) to counter implications made by Sunak to ITV News that people working in the arts and other industries will have to look for “fresh” employment opportunities to weather the storm of the coronavirus pandemic.In an open letter published by The Guardian, Burgess accused the Chancellor of “rebranding the arts sector as some sort of luxurious, decadent hobby”.

A theme park dedicated to the iconic Nintendo gaming franchise will open its doors in early 2021.Super Nintendo World will finally welcome its first guests next spring when it opens as part of the Universal Studios Japan complex in Osaka.The attraction is themed entirely on Nintendo games - with heavy inspiration from the flagship Super Mario series.It's been designed to appeal to all generations of gamers - from those who has the original NES to modern fans with the latest Switch consoles and everyone in between.Park chiefs have revealed guests will be able to take part in a real-life Mario Kart ride, and a ride dedicated to Mario's faithful companion Yoshi.In fact, leaked concept art suggests the infamous Rainbow Road will be recreated -

Dive Bar & Grill which comes complete with a re-vamped menu and heated outdoor terrace which can sit up to 88 people safely.The colour and lighting scheme has changed, as has the street art covering the walls. The new look and layout has enhanced the space to make it more vibrant and upmarket.The new outdoor terrace means that Dive Bar & Grill has crept out of its basement and comes with its own cocktail bar with beer on draught.

Selena Gomez is this year's recipient of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation's highly covetedArts Award.The 28-year-old actress received the honor for her 'impact on American and global culture through her music, movies but also for her courage as an advocate for mental health.'Gomez remotely accepted the award during Tuesday evening's broadcast of the33rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards on PBS.

CYCLING supremo Sir Bradley Wiggins has found love again — after splitting from his wife in May, The Sun can reveal. Tour de France winner Bradley, 40, began dating PR executive Laura Hartshorne a few months ago after they met through mutual friends.

Spike Lee still gets recognized on a walk in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.On this sunny September morning, the 63-year-old director and activist is participating in a socially distanced photo shoot on the street outside his production company, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks. As Lee stands on the corner, a dark Subaru screeches to a halt.

coronavirus on the beleaguered sector, Dinenage said that the government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund was proof of its support.“The government stands with the culture sector,” she said (via Music Week).“We are doing everything we can.

Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser: “We’re excited that this gorgeous building is going to be used for the arts again – so many people have great memories and stories from the arts centre.

Stretford five years ago, the mum-of-one decided to take her obsession to the next level. She has painted the house with hues of orange and greens and says she hasn't bought anything modern, apart from a hoover and a mattress.

Almost two years after announcing that a scripted series was on the way, Netflix officially unveiled the release date, new trailer and key art for the highly anticipated Selena: The Series. Part one of the two-part series, which was developed and executive produced by the Quintanilla family alongside Netflix, will premiere Dec.

Damian Lewis enjoyed an evening out with his daughter Manon on Tuesday as they attended a private view of the newly opened 'Artemisia' & 'Sin' exhibitions at The National Gallery in London.The Homeland star, 49, cut a dapper figure in a sharp grey suit as he posed alongside his 14-year-old daughter, whom he shares with actress wife Helen McCrory, 52. Damian appeared in good spirits as he took in the exhibition, with himself and Manon following guidelines by wearing protective face masks. He teamed his checked blazer and trousers combo with a simple black T-shirt and added a pair of brown boots.While Manon opted for a slightly more casual look in a white corset-style crop top wore beneath a dark grey shirt. The teen added grey flared jeans

Premier League, EFL, Football Association and Women's Super League have now written an open letter to fans, making it clear they will leave no stone unturned in the battle to get them back to live games as soon as possible.The letter said: "The sooner we can return, the sooner we can reunite communities and support local jobs, livelihoods, regional businesses and also the national economy."We will continue to urge the Government to allow us to return fans safely to stadiums.

Local resident Laura Caulder said: “Rebecca has done this while juggling home schooling with three young children.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine just wowed us with the most delicious-looking cake – for an amazing cause. The pregnant star, who is expecting her first child with boyfriend Garrett Hedlund, shared a picture of the most drool-worthy cake we've seen in a while.The American Horror Story actress, 29, posed in her gorgeous home garden on Monday, showing off her baby bump in a cute gingham sundress.

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Penn Badgley and  Domino Kirke have delighted fans by sharing one of the first looks at their newborn baby boy.

Elizabeth Aubrey talks to employees about what can be done to save the industryWhen it emerged late on Saturday evening that Cineworld were rumoured to be temporarily closing all of their cinema chains, staff members in the ‘Cineworld Action Group‘ – a group formed and run by Cineworld and Picturehouse employees around the UK reacted to the news. A front-page story in The Sunday Times said that they were about to be made redundant.