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Live Nation to Allow Artists to Require Vaccine or Negative COVID Test for Concert Entry
Live Nation will allow artists doing shows with the company to require guests in the U.S. to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to get into a concert. A “best practices” document that was shared with artists’ teams Friday and was obtained by TheWrap gives touring artists and bands working with Live Nation the option to require a vaccine or a negative test for all attendees or staff at one of its shows, where applicable by law. Artists will decide whether they want to mandate t
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Mads Mikkelsen Will Play Gellert Grindelwald in ‘Fantastic Beasts 3’
Mads Mikkelsen is set to play evil wizard Gellert Grindelwald, replacing original star Johnny Depp, in “Fantastic Beasts 3,” Warner Bros. announced on Wednesday.Depp quit the franchise after being asked to resign by Warner Bros. earlier this month in the wake of his libel case in the U.K.The latest installment in the “Fantastic Beasts” series is currently in production at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, outside of London. No scenes will need to be reshot, despite Depp leaving the film and his ro
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Sign Netflix Deal
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have set their sights on streaming: The royal couple has signed a deal with Netflix, Variety has confirmed. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who moved to California earlier this year, had been pitching movies and TV plans around Hollywood, Variety previously reported. Under their new, multi-year deal at Netflix, […]
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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ to Start Shooting Season 17 in L.A. in September (EXCLUSIVE)
"Grey's Anatomy" is officially heading back to set. The ABC medical drama will begin shooting its upcoming seventeenth season this month, Variety has learned exclusively. Production on the first two episodes of season 17 could begin in Los Angeles as early as next week. Precisely when the show will return to screens remains to be seen, […]
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Ryan Coogler Pays Emotional Tribute to Chadwick Boseman: ‘What an Incredible Mark He’s Left for Us’
Director Ryan Coogler released an emotional tribute in honor of Chadwick Boseman, the "Black Panther" star who died on Friday after a four-year battle with colon cancer. In a lengthy statement made Sunday morning, Coogler mourned the loss of someone he calls "a special person" who has left an "incredible mark." Boseman had never spoken […]
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Smashing Pumpkins Tease Forthcoming Studio Album With Two New Songs (Listen)
The Smashing Pumpkins have confirmed a new studio album is on the way, teasing the forthcoming release with two new songs, “Cyr” and “The Color of Love,” which arrived Friday via Sumerian Records (full album release date is TBA). The retro-styled songs have electrified fans of the band, which features founding members Billy Corgan, James […]
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Blackpink and Selena Gomez Drop Sugary New Song and Video, ‘Ice Cream’ (Watch)
K-pop titans Blackpink are joined by Selena Gomez for a new song and video called “Ice Cream,” the second single from the quartet’s debut album, set for release via YG Entertainment/Interscope Records on October 2. The song was penned by a lineup of songwriters that includes Gomez as well as fellow pop icon Ariana Grande, plus Victoria […]
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