Lights Out: Live Entertainment Business Struggles to Find a Way Forward Amid Pandemic

Spotify-exclusive podcast The Joe Rogan Experience this week, both on-stage and during an episode of the podcast itself.Rogan’s podcast recently prompted protest from the likes of Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Graham Nash and Nils Lofgren, with the musicians pulling their catalogues from the streaming platform.Young sparked the exodus late last month, when he requested his music be taken off Spotify, citing the platform “spreading false information about vaccines” and specifically targeting Rogan.It came after hundreds of scientists and medical professionals asked Spotify to address COVID misinformation on its platform, sparked by comments made on Rogan’s podcast – calling the host’s actions “not only objectionable and offensive but also medically and culturally dangerous”.In response, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek said that, while the platform wouldn’t be severing ties with the controversial figure, they would be adding content advisories to podcast episodes which discussed COVID-19, directing users to their dedicated information hub.Rogan himself addressed the boycott on Instagram, telling fans: “I don’t always get it right. I will do my best to try to balance out these more controversial viewpoints with other people perspectives so we can maybe find a better point of view.”Shortly after, Rogan found himself embroiled in controversy again when songwriter India.Arie shared a video that compiled instances the podcast host had used the N-word on his podcast.

PENTAGON’s Yeo One will be temporarily halting his scheduled activities after sustaining injuries in a car accident.The K-pop idol’s agency, CUBE Entertainment, released a statement earlier today (February 10) announcing that Yeo One would be absent from the group’s upcoming activities, as well as updating fans on his condition following the incident.“On the early morning of February 9, while returning home after wrapping up an individual scheduled activity, [Yeo One] suffered a car accident from the vehicle of a drunk driver,” CUBE Entertainment said, as translated by Soompi. CUBE Entertainment noted that the singer visited the emergency room and received medical treatment immediately after the accident, but had proceeded with the planned live broadcast of Idol Live School: Homecoming Day on the day same day due to “a diagnosis of minor symptoms and Yeo One’s personal strong will”.[공지] 안녕하세요. 큐브 엔터테인먼트입니다.

Jack Antonoff has elaborated on his issues with Damon Albarn in a new interview, following the latter’s controversial comments about Taylor Swift two weeks ago.The producer and Bleachers frontman was recently a guest on The What, a podcast hosted by broadcaster Brad Steiner, to promote his upcoming appearance at the 2022 Bonnaroo Festival. During the conversation, however, the topic of Albarn was raised when Antonoff and Steiner got into a discussion on songwriting.Albarn, best known as the frontman of Blur and Gorillaz, was interviewed by The LA Times last month to promote his recent solo album ‘The Nearer the Fountain, More Pure the Stream Flows’ and his upcoming shows in the city.During the interview, Albarn falsely claimed that Taylor Swift doesn’t write her own songs, and that co-writing “doesn’t count” towards being called a songwriter.“Obviously, it’s completely absurd and everyone knows that,” Antonoff said during the podcast with regards to Albarn’s comments.“You’re talking about one of the greatest songwriters of our generation who has her name as the only name on many songs.

Full House star passed away last month aged 65.Saget was found dead by authorities in a Florida hotel room on January 9, the day after he had performed a stand-up comedy set in Jacksonville. While no cause of death was shared at the time, the sheriff’s office noted no signs of foul play or drug use had been found.In a new statement shared by Saget’s family, authorities had confirmed he died as a result of head trauma.

Jennifer Lopez, 52, has worn many hats in the entertainment industry, including actress, singer, dancer, producer, clothing designer and perfumer — but no title means more to her than “mom.” The Bronx native is the mother to twins Max and Emme, 13, with her ex-husband Marc Anthony, 53. Find out everything you need to know about the teenagers here.

Jennifer Aniston, 52, has famously never settled down with a family of her own. After years of scrutiny and questioning about her decision to not have children, we’ve gathered all the moments the Friends actress has spoken out against the rampant sexism still prevalent in our culture and how her not having kids shouldn’t even be a “famous” thing to take note of in the first place.

Idris Elba had a bit of a wardrobe malfunction during his appearance at the 2022 BRIT Awards.

Nathan Chen has won Olympic gold!

The family of late Los Angeles rap legend Nipsey Hussle has announced plans to reopen his popular Marathon clothing store in a new location. “This second location is a dream that Nipsey always had, and it’s important that his kids are able to see his plans fulfilled,” Nipsey's brother and business partner, Samiel Asghedom, told The Guardian. The Asghedom brothers hosted the grand opening for the original Marathon in June 2017.

Jose Mourinho has claimed Alexis Sanchez was 'not happy' playing for Manchester United in England.

actor and American stand-up comedian Bob Saget died at the age of 65 at a hotel, with his cause of death since being revealed.Bob's family have announced that the comedian died after an accidental blow to the head on January 10.The actor was staying at a hotel in Florida in Orlando and was midway through his solo stand-up show Bob Saget: I Don't Do Negative Comedy Tour.In their statement, the Saget family said: "The authorities have determined that Bob passed from head trauma."They have concluded that he accidentally hit the back of his head on something, thought nothing of it and went to sleep. No drugs or alcohol were involved."Bob played Danny Tanner, a widowed father of three daughters, in Full House from 1987 to 1995 and reprised the role in 2016 when Netflix revived the programme for a further five seasons.He was pronounced dead at the scene after deputies responded to a call about a man who was found unresponsive at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lake hotel.Following Bob's death, an outpouring of affection from fans and co-stars was displayed over social media.Full House actress Candace Cameron Bure wrote: "He was a brother to us guys, a father to us girls and a friend to all of us."TV presenter Jimmy Kimmell penned: "Bob was the sweetest.

Patrick Wilson has made a confession that will probably gross you out.

Maluma is in good company as he makes his feature film acting debut in. The 28-year-old Colombian superstar co-stars alongside Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson in the upcoming rom-com, out Friday. While chatting with ET's Nischelle Turner, Maluma shared why was the perfect first film."[It's] pretty surreal, that's the right word, pretty surreal.

Bob Odenkirk is sharing how scary his on-set heart attack really was, and the role his co-stars played in saving his life.On July 27, the celebrated actor was rushed to the hospital after collapsing on the New Mexico set of his acclaimed drama series. Now, speaking with, Odenkirk, 59.

Kevin Hart got Nick Cannon in some hot water with his latest prank. Earlier this week, Hart gifted Cannon a vending machine full of condoms as part of his latest prank in the pair's «prank wars» challenge, but the prank didn't go over too well for the talk show host at home.Cannon was joined by his  co-stars earlier this week, and he spoke about how the stunt caused him some «baby mama drama.»«I still think me wrapping his face on my private plane is better than his sending me a vending machine full of condoms,» Cannon told ET's Kevin Frazier of Hart's NSFW prank.«Vending machine full of condoms is a much bigger hassle to get out of a dressing room and takes up all the space,» Hart chimed in. «And one thing that was brilliant about it, it was the mystery of it, because I had up some baby mama drama, 'Who sent you that? Who sent you that?'» Cannon said. «So, I did have to do some real life stuff, and then when he came out and said it was him, everybody relaxed.»Hart's prank came just days after Cannon announced that he's expecting his eighth child with model, Brie Tiesi.«It's about complicating a person's day, how do I make your day difficult? That's a beautiful prank,» Hart added of the hilarious moment.A post shared by Kevin Hart (@kevinhart4real)The friends and co-stars have a couple more shenanigans in store on their BET+ original series, .

Vanessa Bryant said she got emotional as she came face-to-face with the image of her late husband Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna in a collaboration with the NFL that she teased on Instagram on Wednesday.Ahead of Super Bowl LVI, Vanessa, 39, promoted the game's home of Los Angeles for a special titled This Is LA, which is set to premiere the morning of the big game.She posed ahead of the game — which will feature the LA Rams defending their turf from the Cincinnati Bengals — in a gorgeous classic car parked in front of a touching mural devoted to Kobe and Gianna, who were killed in a tragic helicopter crash in January 2020.Scroll down to video Spotlight on LA: Vanessa Bryant, 39, is among the celebrities and high-profile people to team up with the NFL for a 'This Is Los Angeles' video promotion for Super Bowl LVIVanessa took to her Instagram page to give her 15.3 million Instagram fans and followers a glimpse at what they can expect from her scenes in the video.'A special collaboration with @NFL for #SBLVI to show off the city of angels,' she wrote alongside two photos of herself striking some poses in a slick car.

Malin Åkerman cut a stylish figure as she stepped out in Los Angeles on Wednesday morning.The Swedish-born actress, 43, wore a black dress that ended in a gray and white skirt extending all the way to the floor while taking care of some errands around the city.She walked in a pair of black leather combat boots and had a black bag slung over one of her shoulders. Looking good:Malin Åkerman cut a stylish figure as she stepped out in Los Angeles on Wednesday morningHer blonde hair fell past her shoulders, and she held a can of La Croix in her hand as she made her way down the street.

killed and a body has been found in a bin bag after drug cartels unleashed 24 hours of horror upon a town. Escalating violence in the municipality of Celaya, Guanajuato in Mexico over the last few weeks connected with deadly drug cartels culminated in the dramatic scenes on Sunday (7 February), which also saw menacing messages left alongside decapitated bodies.

Jeremy Giambi, who was portrayed in the film and book versions of Moneyball and played for four teams, including the Oakland Athletics, Boston Red Sox, and Philadelphia Phillies, has died. He was 47 and no cause of death was released.

Marlo. Set up by Ben Dawes, who has worked at Davy’s and Roberson and also runs Richard Dawes Fine Wine, Marlo offers a handpicked selection of wines that can be ordered in any quantity, from single bottles upwards, for next-day delivery anywhere in the UK (except Highlands and islands). A post shared by M A R L O (@marlowine)Each bottle is wrapped in mauve tissue printed with Marlo’s smart signature leopard (‘one of the sacred animals of Dionysus who of course is the Greek god of wine’), and arrives in a smart box with a handwritten note.

a 2019 study by Ergobaby, first-time parents spend a whopping £1,000 on baby clothes in the first year, yet with kids outgrowing clothing sizes at a rate of knots, many of those pieces end up barely being touched. Environmental charity Hubbub estimates that 183 million unworn items of baby and children’s clothing are currently hanging in wardrobes across the UK.I don’t know any parents who relish the idea of using up precious storage space on too-small clothes – especially considering all the other gear that takes over your home when you have a child.