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11 Times Aretha Franklin Made Awards Show History

The Aretha Franklin biopic Respect, starring Jennifer Hudson, opens this weekend — following weeks of buildup. Much of Franklin’s life played out at awards shows, where she was a frequent nominee, winner and performer and even an occasional host. Franklin died in 2018, but her presence has continued to be felt at awards shows. Aretha! […]

Shuttered Indie Venues Grant Deadline Approaches

Independent live entertainment businesses have until Aug. 20 to submit or resubmit to receive federal assistance under the $16 billion Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program. And although over 15,000 applications have been submitted already with millions distributed, eligible applications are still rolling in with only a week left to go. “A lot of people could probably […]

Ariana Grande Song Streams Spike After ‘Fortnite’ Concert

Ariana Grande’s rainbow-filled, pastel-hued concert in Fortnite last weekend may have lasted under 10 minutes, but its impact lingered long after the show, helping fuel a spike in streams for the songs included in her set. During the concert, an avatar version of the pop star performed hits like “7 rings” and “Positions” in a […]