On March 11, 2020, the entertainment industry went off script. That evening marked the onset of COVID-19 and played out like a fiasco movie written by some terrible Hollywood writer. Lord Ivan provides valuable insights into the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on the entertainment sector. Let’s delve.
Lord Ivan backs it up to the evening of March 11, 2020, when two major events set off shockwaves across the entertainment industry. One was the United States’ president declaring ban on European travel, and the second was actor Tom Hanks tweeting from a cinema set that he had tested positive for Coronavirus! As a result, thousands of television and film production companies came to a grinding halt.
Lord Ivan says almost one year from the onset of Coronavirus, things are still dicey. Lord Ivan shares that while many theaters, theme parks, and live entertainment spaces
remain shut as per Government guidelines, those
permitted to open are seeing little to
no footfall whatsoever..
Lord Ivan expresses that at least a disaster movie
ends with a resolution after two hours, but the
stark reality for the entertainment industry is
a rather long duration of triage. The entertainment
industry is also contemplating how the new normal
would actually be.
Lord Ivan explains, “Entertainment sector leans
heavily on constructive consumer sentiment as well
as social dynamism. So when a disruption of this
scale occurs, which forces people to stay
indoors — whether by choice or by the
norm — it is an existential challenge
for the entertainment industry.”
Lord Ivan shares yet another important insight. He says that even after people in the entertainment industry start to rehire thousands of those who have lost their jobs, the grave repercussions of COVID-19 will impact how much a consumer is willing to dole out for entertainment options like live performances and cinema.
Lord Ivan points out that while COVID-19 has brought
live entertainment avenues to a grinding halt, the
streaming arm of the entertainment industry is
witnessing a huge spike — courtesy of streaming
organizations like Netflix and Spotify coming up
with unique, innovative solutions to entertain
people during the lockdown.
Lord Ivan is a music and entertainment aficionado whose
largest performance so far has been opening a sold-out
event for the three-time Grammy award winner - Nelly.
Currently, he is working with some platinum producers
on some major upcoming releases.
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Belal Muhammad says he's getting vision back after a nasty poke to his right eye on Saturday night -- and he's going scorched earth on the man who caused the injury.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Half a year after his death, Chadwick Boseman was posthumously nominated for an Academy Award on Monday for his final performance in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.”
The nomination for best actor was widely expected but still historic. Boseman is the first Black performer ever nominated posthumously for an Oscar. He was nominated alongside Steven Yeun (“Minari”), Riz Ahmed (“Sound of Metal”), Anthony Hopkins (“The Father”) & Gary Oldman (“Mank”).
Only 7 actors have previously been nominated after their death: Jeanne Eagels, James Dean, Spencer Tracy, Peter Finch, Ralph Richardson, Massimo Troisi and Heath Ledger. Two ultimately won: Finch for his performance in 1976′s “Network” and Ledger for 2008′s “The Dark Knight.”
Many predict Boseman will also win for a performance that’s been called the best of his life. Last month, he also won the Golden Globe for best actor in a drama. Boseman’s widow, Taylor Simone Ledward, accepted the award on his behalf.
Boseman died last August of colon cancer at age 43. Three months later, the August Wilson adaptation “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” was released by Netflix. Boseman plays Levee, the ambitious trumpeter whose dreams end tragically during a recording session with Ma Rainey (Viola Davis) at a white-owned record label.
Boseman also performed in Spike Lee’s “Da 5 Bloods” as a U.S. soldier in the Vietnam War — a performance that has also found awards attention. Boseman was nominated posthumously by the Screen Actors Guild Awards for his performances in both “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” & his supporting turn in “Da 5 Bloods.”
After his death, none of Boseman’s collaborators on either film said they knew he was ailing. He was diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer in 2016.
It’s Boseman’s first Oscar nomination.
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Love & Hip Hop’s Safaree Samuels signs a three-year multimillion dollar contract with DCHÉ, a black owned company that is setting the standard in the CBD, cannabis, and luxury lifestyle communities. DCHÉ strives to bring sophistication and sex appeal to these respective industries in a manner the public eye has never seen before.
DCHÉ has gone even further by bringing on CEO, Jay Shields in a very strategic move that is critical to the success of the company. It’s not just about needing a new CEO, it’s about finding the right one, and Jay Shields is no stranger to the business. He has branded his own awards show, magazine, several radio stations and has solidified many artists and DJs careers in the entertainment industry.
Jay Shields shared these few thoughts.
“The vision is there, and the team is phenomenal. I think that Safaree’s unique style makes him the perfect choice for DCHÉ’s first celebrity brand ambassador.
Safaree has gained a strong following with his lavish lifestyle through years of hard work and success. He is most famous for his role on Love & Hip-Hop, along with his music and most recently, 2020’s favorite social media rave OnlyFans. The Risqué product line inspired by Safaree is about to shake up the CBD industry and add that extra spice to your bedroom you’ve been waiting for.
Maurice Williams, owner of DCHÉ, also shared his enthusiasm about the Risqué contract.
“We are blessed to have locked this deal in with Safaree. Health and wellness are always key factors we keep in mind with our products. With the DCHÉ x Safaree Risqué product line, we are excited to present products that not only promote health and wellness, but pleasure as well.”
Safaree, being a supporter of health and wellness, expressed his eagerness and enthusiasm
“I love what these brothas are doing! I love fitness and y’all know my wife and I just went vegan. When DCHÉ stepped in with the Vegan CBD gummies, they already had my attention, but what I didn’t know is what they had cookin’ for me! Gummies and a CBD surprise, but y’all will have to tune in to my OnlyFans to catch the sneak peak!”
Fans will be able to pre-order DCHÉ products during the official launch on March 17, 2021.
After months of arduous negotiations between competing promoters and rival champions, the contract for a two-fight deal between Tyson Fury & Anthony Joshua to unify the heavyweight titles has been finally signed.
"We'd like to get a site deal confirmed in the next month," said Eddie Hearn, managing director of Matchroom Sport, Joshua's promoter. "The hard part is always getting everybody to put pen to paper. But this was a major effort from all parties to get this over the line. You had rival promoters, rival networks & rival fighters."
Not to mention, rival egos, always a factor in boxing. The final signature came Saturday, in a Provision of Services agreement whose signees are believed to include Fury & Joshua; Joshua's promoter, Matchroom Boxing; Fury's American promoter, Top Rank; Fury's English promoter, Queensbury; & Fury's management company, Dubai-based MTK.
With the terms of the deal now agreed, principals can solicit offers from prospective sites.
"I actually feel we've done the hard part," said Hearn. "Speaking for myself, Anthony & his team at 258 management, I know how hard we've worked hard these last couple of months & I just feel that this fight is so big it's not a difficult sell. We've already had approaches from eight or nine sites. The offers have come from multiple countries in the Middle East, from Asia, eastern Europe & America."
"This is the biggest fight in boxing & one of the biggest sporting events in the world," Hearn said. "It will be a major, major win for a country that wants to showcase itself."
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Francis Ngannou faces off with heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic for the second time at UFC 260 on Saturday, March 27. Take a look back to his performance against Alistair Overeem at UFC 218 which produced one of the knockouts of the year in 2017.
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(CNN) All hail Queen Bey!
Beyoncé went into the Grammys Sunday with nine nominations, the most of any artist for the night.
And oh what a night it was for her.
By the time it ended, she had broken the record for the most Grammys won by a woman and any singer, male or female, with 28 -- also tying the record with music impresario Quincy Jones as the living person with the most Grammys.
Queen Bey surpassed bluegrass-country singer Alison Krauss who previously held the record with 27.
The winning streak started before the televised ceremony when Beyoncé and her 9-year-old daughter Blue Ivy Carter won the award for best music video award for the single, "Brown Skin Girl."
Beyoncé and fellow Houston native Megan Thee Stallion also made history as the first pair of women to ever win best rap performance with the remix of Megan Thee Stallion's "Savage." The pair then went on to win for best rap song for the same tune.
But it Beyoncé's win for best R & B performance for "Black Parade" that put her over the top.
She said she was overwhelmed by breaking the record.
"I've been working my whole life, since 9 years old, and I can't believe this happened," she said.
The Grammy telecast included a brief salute to Beyoncé's ground-breaking visual album, "Black Is King."
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My birthplace is Bell-Flower, Los Angeles. From a young age, I discovered my passion for music. Since 1998 I have been writing and producing my own music. With 30 to 40 live performances on stage, I experienced the thrill of presenting my own music several times. My stage performances in Denver, Colorado and New Mexico are among the highlights of my musical career so far. I am known by my stage name Crazyie1 in the music industry. Although my true passion and talent are writing and producing music. Now I am looking to partner up with others in the music industry to create music full-time.
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NEW CARLISLE, Ind — The St. Joseph County Metro Homicide Unit Saturday evening released the name of a 6-year-old girl who was reported missing Friday and later found dead, leading to the arrest of an unidentified 14-year-old boy.
Grace Ross was reported missing at 6:30 p.m. Friday, having been last seen in the area of Chapman Drive. She was found two hours later in a wooded area near Chapman, the Metro Homicide Unit said in a press release.
In a press release Saturday evening from the St. Joseph County prosecutor's office, which oversees Metro Homicide, the office said the 14-year-old was not being named because he is "progressing through the juvenile system."
An autopsy for Grace is scheduled for Sunday morning.
This is an open and active investigation.
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(WXYZ) — Now that Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has opened up COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all Michiganders ages 16 & older, beginning next month, the focus now turns to convincing more people to get the vaccine. Surveys show 1/3 of Americans are still hesitant to get vaccinated.
Vaccines only work if people take them. A vast majority of people have to get vaccinated in order to reach herd immunity & stop the coronavirus from spreading.
However, a recent survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation shows about 31% of the U.S. population is still hesitant about getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
What that means is they want to “wait & see” how the vaccine is working for other people before getting it.
Here are the main reasons for this hesitancy:
- Worries about safety & long-term side effects
- A lack of trust in the government
- Concerns that the vaccine is too new
- And, worries that they will contract COVID-19 from the vaccine.
Interestingly, 60% of the adults in this “wait & see” group do not yet know someone who has been vaccinated.
First of all, vaccine hesitancy is normal & natural. Here are some ways to overcome it or help someone else to get past their uncertainty.
First, get answers to your questions about the vaccine. I encourage you to research credible sources, like the CDC website, where you can find vaccine myths & facts.
-If you have already been vaccinated, share your experience with those who are hesitant. - And talk about the known side effects and other concerns with your trusted health care provider, so you know what to expect.
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At least 15 people were shot, two fatally, at a party in Chicago's Park Manor neighborhood early Sunday morning, according to fire officials.
At approximately 4:41 a.m. Sunday, a disturbance occurred at a party on the 6798 South Chicago Avenue, police said.
Authorities said a total of 15 people with ages ranging from 20 to 44 years old were struck by gunfire, one of whom was pronounced dead at the scene. According to officials, four guns were found at the scene.
Police said people injured were taken to area hospitals in good to critical condition, with some currently in surgery.
One individual suffered graze wounds and refused medical attention at the scene, according to police.
Police said they are following up on "several different" leads and detectives are currently investigating.
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Teddy Atlas joins SportsCenter and looks back on the life of former middleweight champion “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler.
Rest in peace.
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Marvelous Marvin Hagler -- former middleweight champion and one of the greatest boxers who ever lived -- has died ... this according to his wife.
A post with the sad news went up Saturday on Hagler's official fan club page on Facebook, reading ... "I am sorry to make a very sad announcement. Today unfortunately my beloved husband Marvelous Marvin passed away unexpectedly at his home here in New Hampshire. Our family requests that you respect our privacy during this difficult time."
The note was signed by his wife, Kay. The exact circumstances of his death weren't released.
Hagler has gone down in history as a boxing great, & perhaps one of the best -- if not THE best -- middleweight fighters to step in the ring. He held the title as the undisputed middleweight champion of the world from 1980 to 1987 ... an incredible run.
He got his first title shot in '79 against Vito Antuofermo -- which got called a draw, despite many feeling Hagler had taken it. He got a 2nd shot at the title the following year ... this time against Alan Minter -- whom Hagler pounded into a 3rd round stoppage.
Year after year, Hagler successfully defended his title ... but one of the most brutal bouts to date ended up going down against Tommy Hearns in 1985, which got billed as 'The War.' It only went three rounds, but all of them were brutal ... especially that opening one, which is regarded as one of the most violent & action-packed to date.
Hagler's reign came to an end in 1987 against none other than boxing icon Sugar Ray Leonard, who came out of retirement for another shot at the title. They went all twelve rounds, & despite many saying Hagler got the better of SRL ... the latter was announced as the winner in a split decision. Granted, Leonard landed a higher percentage of punches.
Hagler is survived by his current wife & five children from a previous marriage. He was 66.
Source: TMZ
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A 65-year-old Texas woman found herself tackled & handcuffed after refusing to leave a Galveston Bank of America branch that requires customers to wear a coronavirus mask inside.
A Galveston police officer arrived at the scene & told the woman, identified as Terry White, the situation.
"Ma’am, if they ask you to leave, you have to leave," the officer says in bodycam video.
"My money is in this bank, and I’m going to take it out," she replies.
"Well then you have to abide by their rules," the officer answered.
Even as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has lifted a statewide mask mandate, private businesses are still allowed to implement their own mask rules, capacity limits or other safety guidelines.
"Businesses have the right to refuse service even if you’re not wearing a mask," the officer explains. "You need to go & get a mask & then take your money out."
She continues to protest & the officer tells her "we’re gonna do this the easy way or the hard way."
"What are you gonna do, arrest me?" she replies.
"Yes, for intruding on premises," he says. "This is not a public place. This is a private business."
Then he tries to usher her out.
"Back up! Back up! Some old lady is getting handcuffed here!" she yells.
In the video, she appears to ignore his orders to put her hands behind her back & asks, "Is anybody gonna get real here? No one’s gonna get real? Wow."
He cuffs her.
"Police brutality right here people," she declares.
"No…no it’s not," a chorus of other bank customers can be heard saying. She calls them "a bunch of sheep."
White, who accused the arresting officer of breaking her foot, was taken to a hospital for treatment.
She faces charges of criminal trespass & resisting arrest, although refusing to wear a mask on its own is not a crime in Texas under Abbott’s latest directive.
Source: Fox News
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"When The Moon Goes Dark" is the 4 song Debut EP from Musical Artist Jay Vinchi, containing an emotional roller coaster through 4 Genres & diving into the concepts of existence, ego, selfishness, heartbreak, and accountability. Vinchi began his career as a resident at Assemble Sound in Detroit, Michigan back in 2017 before linking with ADS Music Partners in Los Angeles. Traveling the country for 3 years after performing with Machine Gun Kelly and Cardi B at the Swisher Sweets Artist Project in New Orleans, Jay has toured across the US & constantly created new music.
In the past, Jay and his first business partners Kyle Mack (Olympic Silver Medalist) & Alec Aretakis filmed and partook in many Festivals & artist communities across the US. Their company filmed everything from Travis Scott in Detroit, to Russ at LA Air & Style, or the XGames & affiliates. "When The Moon Goes Dark" is the first collection of music dropped by Jay, and it goes in a genre bending direction rolling through 4 different spaces. Vinchi has teamed up with AmplifyX, a brand new music finance company that allows artists to sell shares of their streaming royalties for investments into their project, to release this Debut EP.
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Breonna Taylor was killed one year ago today, & civil rights attorney Ben Crump marked the day with a cry for justice.
Crump tweeted, "1 year ago, Breonna Taylor was tragically killed in her own home, igniting a movement for racial justice and necessary change, which has prompted many cities & states to BAN no-knock warrants. 365 days have passed but the fight for justice for Breonna Taylor continues!!"
He called the killing a case of "sleeping while black," decrying the tragedy where Breonna was sprayed with 6 bullets from cops who executed the no-knock warrant in the middle of the night.
Breonna's boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, who was in the apartment with Breonna, filed a federal lawsuit Friday against the City of Louisville. Prosecutors have dropped all charges against Walker, who shot at one of the officers. Walker insisted the cops never announced themselves & thought they were home intruders. Cops say they did announce.
The FBI said Saturday it was reaffirming its commitment to continue investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
As you know, Attorney General Daniel Cameron never gave the Grand Jury instructions to look at possible homicide charges against any of the cops. Some grand jurors were outraged they never had an opportunity to look at the possibility of such charges.
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1 year ago, Breonna Taylor was tragically killed in her own home, igniting a movement for racial justice and necessary change, which has prompted many cities and states to BAN no-knock warrants. 365 days have passed but the fight for justice for Breonna Taylor continues!! pic.twitter.com/zqfrVQPznx
— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) March 13, 2021
.@KYOAG has made it clear: he cares more about a neighbor’s WALL than Bre’s LIFE. We need a special prosecutor who is UNBIASED and willing to allow a grand jury to actually do their job. Add Your Name: https://t.co/YWhj8gLsnY
— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) March 13, 2021
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