Internationally beloved tenor Andre Bocelli revealed in a recent Facebook post that he tested positive for – and fully recovered from – the novel coronavirus in March. Through the mentioned Facebook update, the 61-year-old Italian stated that “the pand…
Category archives: Social Issues
Singer of Christian Band Hawk Nelson Says He Doesn’t Believe in God Anymore — “It’s Time for Me to Be Honest”
Jonathan Steingard, lead singer of Christian pop-punk band Hawk Nelson, has indicated that he no longer believes in God. The 36-year-old came forward with the stunning admission in a lengthy (all-text) Instagram post. Describing his shocking change of …
Police Shut Down 2 Chainz’ Restaurant Over COVID-19 Violations
Georgia police officers have shut down Escobar Restaurant & Tapas, an Atlanta restaurant owned by rapper 2 Chainz, for allegedly violating social-distancing guidelines in its dining area. Georgia State law enforcement professionals reportedly issue…
Ice Cube Reacts to Latest Police Violence In Minneapolis: ‘How Long… Before We Strike Back?’
Rapper and actor Ice Cube has taken to social media to weigh in on the tragic death of George Floyd, a Minnesota man who perished as a result of injuries sustained during an encounter with Minneapolis Police Department officers. On Twitter, the 50-year…
Wu-Tang Clan Releases a Hand Sanitizer to Benefit Charity — ‘Protect Ya Hands’
Wu-Tang Clan is releasing a hand sanitizer — ‘Protect Ya Hands’ to benefit charity. The name of the hand sanitizer is a play on the group’s 1993 track, “Protect Ya Neck.” It’s available through the group’s life…
The 1975 Commits to Playing ‘Gender-Balanced’ Festivals — Except Reading and Leeds
The 1975 has indicated that they will only perform at ‘gender-balanced’ music festivals — those that feature a roughly even number of male and female artists or a ratio that favors the latter. However, the four-piece pop band from Cheshire,…
AEG Owner Philip Anschutz Donates Over $1MM to Anti-LGBTQ Causes In 2018
Three years after facing heavy criticism for anti-LGBTQ donations, AEG owner Philip Anschutz hasn’t stopped. The reclusive billionaire’s $10 billion portfolio includes festivals like Coachella and Firefly. Anschutz has a history of supporti…
Sony, Amazon Pull Out of Mobile World Congress Due to Coronavirus
Both Sony and Amazon are not making an appearance at Mobile World Congress 2020. Both companies pulled out of the annual event held in Barcelona over coronavirus concerns. Other companies that have canceled events this year include LG, ZTE, Nvidia, and…
Katy Perry Faces Cultural Appropriation Backlash After British Royal Appointment
Katy Perry is facing a mounting backlash over her role as ambassador of the British Asian Trust. Prince Charles appointed the singer as ambassador earlier this week. Many critics say Perry has a history of cultural appropriation and should not be in th…
Music Declares Emergency and IMPALA meet with European Commission Vice President
Music Declares Emergency and IMPALA met with the European Commission to discuss climate change. MDE is an initiative led by over 3,000 artists, music industry professionals, and organizations. They’ve come together to declare war on climate chang…