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Cardi B says she's hospitalized with medical emergency, will miss music festival
Read full article: Cardi B says she's hospitalized with medical emergency, will miss music festivalCardi B says she has been hospitalized with a medical emergency and will have to miss a performance at an Atlanta music festival.
Mexico's López Obrador leads massive pro-government march
Read full article: Mexico's López Obrador leads massive pro-government marchHundreds of thousands of people have marched in Mexico’s capital in a show of support for President Manuel López Obrador, who before assuming the presidency led some of the country’s biggest protests.
Lenny Kravitz wows at private party during Miami Art week
Read full article: Lenny Kravitz wows at private party during Miami Art weekLegendary rocker Lenny Kravitz gave a private performance for a star-studded crowd that included Leonardo DiCaprio and local Latin boy band CNCO during Miami’s Art week.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade returns to pre-pandemic shape
Read full article: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade returns to pre-pandemic shapeThe Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will return to its pre-pandemic form this year, with its route restored through Manhattan, high-flying helium balloons once again pulled by handlers and crowds welcomed back to cheer them on.
Mr. Neon won’t be putting up Miami’s Big Orange this NYE
Read full article: Mr. Neon won’t be putting up Miami’s Big Orange this NYEMIAMI – For the first time in 35 years, the Big Orange won’t be part of the countdown this New Year’s Eve in downtown Miami. Neon, said he is keeping the iconic orange stored in his studio in Hialeah this year. “This would have been my 35th year putting it up,” Carpenter said. Carpenter said the sculptural 30-foot wide display weighs 2,000 pounds. “Now, I can go to a party, but then nobody is having them because of the COVID.”The cancelation of the NYE party in downtown Miami doesn’t mean there won’t be any parties in Miami-Dade County.
Joe and Jill Biden to appear on 'New Year’s Rockin’ Eve'
Read full article: Joe and Jill Biden to appear on 'New Year’s Rockin’ Eve'FILE - In this May 14, 2019 file photo, Ryan Seacrest attends the Walt Disney Television 2019 upfront in New York. This week, he will return to New York's Times Square to host Dick Clark New Years Rockin Eve. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK – Ryan Seacrest will have a special pair of guests alongside the music stars at this year's New Year's Eve celebration on ABC — the president-elect and the future first lady. President-elect Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden are scheduled to give “their last interview of the year” in New York’s Times Square on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021.”The Bidens will "share an inspiring message as we come together to close out 2020 and look ahead with hope to 2021,” according to a statement by the producers. “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021" will run until 2 a.m. Eastern on Jan. 1.
Swift wins top prize at AMAs, says she's re-recording music
Read full article: Swift wins top prize at AMAs, says she's re-recording musicIn this screen shot provided by ABC on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, Taylor Swift accepts the award for artist of the year at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (ABC via AP)NEW YORK – Taylor Swift won her third consecutive artist of the year prize at the American Music Awards, but she missed the show for a good reason: She said she's busy re-recording her early music after her catalog was sold. She also won favorite music video and favorite pop/rock female artist, winning three honors and tying Bieber, Dan + Shay and the Weeknd for most wins Sunday. Breakthrough singer-rapper Doja Cat performed and won new artist of the year and favorite soul/R&B female artist. And Megan Thee Stallion — won favorite rap/hip-hop songs for “WAP" with Cardi B — performed “Body" from her recently released debut album “Good News."
Amid pandemic, Live Nation announces drive-in concert series
Read full article: Amid pandemic, Live Nation announces drive-in concert series(AP Photo)NEW YORK Tour promoter Live Nation has announced its first-ever drive-in concerts series in the U.S. for July, months after the live music industry has been on lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. All venue staff are required to wear masks, and Live Nation requests that attendees wear masks upon arrival, where there will be contact-less ticket scanning through their windows. Masks are not required once fans are in their designated tailgate areas, and Live Nation is not requiring that fans wear gloves. Tom See, president of Live Nation Venues-US Concerts, said the company spent months working to find a safe, enjoyable way to put on live shows during the pandemic. A menu of hot food items and nonalcoholic will be available for purchase, Live Nation said.