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Steve Earle Withdraws From Class Action Lawsuit Over 2008 Universal Music Fire
Only Jane Petty representing the late Tom Petty’s estate remains
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Major Music Streaming Services Contribute Millions to Fund for Out of Work Musicians
Recording Academy’s MusiCares contributed initial $2 million to COVID-19 Relief Fund last week
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Tribeca to Launch a Short Film Each Day to Keep ‘Anxiety Away’ During Coronavirus Isolation
Short film series debuts Tuesday with comedy “Love-40”
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How Hollywood and Stars Are Helping First Responders Fighting Coronavirus (Updating)
Rihanna, Apple, CAA, Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Kelly Ripa and more have chipped in
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Cirque du Soleil Temporarily Cuts 95% of Staff After Shutting Down 44 Shows Worldwide
4,679 individuals out of work at Montreal-based circus company
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China Reopens Over 500 Movie Theaters as New Coronavirus Cases Near Zero
“Green Book,” “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” and “Wolf Warrior 2” are among first films playing
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‘The Willoughbys’ Trailer: Mop-Top Redheads Ditch Their Parents in Netflix Animated Family Film (Video)
Movie based on Lois Lowry’s acclaimed book drops on April 22
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Music Industry Won’t ‘Be Able to Adapt’ to Coronavirus, Grammys Chief Says
“I don’t see us being able to transition while we’re under these circumstances,” interim Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. tells TheWrap
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Paramount’s ‘The Lovebirds’ With Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani Headed to Netflix
Comedy film was meant to premiere at SXSW and open theatrically on April 3
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Did Disney’s ‘Tangled’ Predict the Coronavirus Quarantine Back in 2010?
It turns out that Rapunzel was forced to practice social distancing to avoid contact with the Kingdom of Corona
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Why JB Smoove Watches ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ as a Fan: ‘I Don’t Want to See S–!’ | Video
“I get the chance to really enjoy the show as a fan,” Smoove tells TheWrap
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Gordon Quinn, Kartemquin Films Founder and ‘Hoop Dreams’ Producer, Hospitalized With COVID-19
78-year-old co-founder of non-profit organization recently returned from conference in Australia
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GameStop Says Work From Home Products – Not Just Video Games – Makes Them ‘Essential Retail’
“While there are many businesses and organizations far more critical than ours, we believe we can have a positive impact during this very challenging time,” company says in new statement Friday
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Can Hollywood Freelancers Survive the Coronavirus Shutdowns?
“I’m OK for the next three to four months, but if it gets to the point after that, then I will start really getting worried if nothing comes up,” cinematographer Ed Wu says
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JB Smoove Only Watches New ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Episodes Live: ‘I Don’t Want to See S–!’ (Video)
“I haven’t seen one episode until it airs. So for me it works because I get the chance to really enjoy the show as a fan,” comedian says ahead of Season 10 finale