Riding the wave of augmented-reality concerts that have flooded the music industry lately, The Weeknd announced Thursday that he will be the latest superstar to jump on the platform, debuting a new “music experience” to air exclusively on TikTok on August 7th in collaboration with X, Republic Records labels, and …
Read More »How to Watch Ringo Starr's Big Birthday Charity Show
In celebration of his 80th birthday, Ringo Starr is putting on Ringo’s Big Birthday Show, a charity livestream that will feature performances by Paul McCartney, Joe Walsh, Ben Harper, Dave Grohl, Gary Clark Jr., Sheila E., Sheryl Crow and more. To watch the special, tune into the official Ringo Starr …
Read More »SZA, Lil Baby to Headline Festival Held by the Roots, Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama will be co-hosting a virtual iteration of Roots Picnic, the annual music festival held by the Roots in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park. After initially canceling the in-person event this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, festival organizers have announced a new lineup for the virtual livestream that includes SZA, …
Read More »Willie Nelson, Paul Simon Announce 'A Night for Austin' Livestream Benefit
Willie and Annie Nelson are teaming up with Paul Simon and Edie Brickell for A Night for Austin, a television and livestream benefit to aid the Texas capital during COVID-19. Premiering on June 10th at 9 p.m. E.T., the two-hour benefit will feature performances by Nelson, Simon, James Taylor, Bonnie …
Read More »Third Man Records Relaunches At-Home Live Performance Series
Last month, Third Man Records launched Third Man Public Access, broadcasting live performances by artists and bands at the label’s headquarters in Nashville. The series was meant to be a salve to the increasingly dire coronavirus pandemic; as live events were getting canceled left and right, Third Man jumped at …
Read More »TikTok's 'Happy at Home' Week Wants to Ease Your Quarantine Boredom
With live music and events indefinitely on halt while the COVID-19 epidemic continues to escalate in the U.S., the latest consolation comes from TikTok, which on Monday announced a five-day music and entertainment livestreaming series that includes sets with Alicia Keys, Megan Thee Stallion, and DJ Khaled, among many others. …
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