Social distancing has kept people from each other with business shutdowns with new levels of sanitation and safety. World-renowned American singer, Cupid, known for his freestyle solo dance song “Cupid Shuffle,” is joining CBZ Reboot, Inc., a non-profit organization for movement and mental wellness, to take the challenge and submit a 10-20 second video of the “The … [Read more...] about CUPID Supports Mental Wellness With the Cupid Shuffle in ‘All of Us’ World Dance Battle 2020
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Free Comic Book Day 2020 to Take Place July 15 through September 9
Scheduled to take place between July 15 and September 9, retailers will receive five to six Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) titles in their weekly shipments during each week of the promotional window. Release of these titles may vary from shop to shop, as retailers are encouraged to release the books as they see fit for their unique circumstances. Retailers may release one free … [Read more...] about Free Comic Book Day 2020 to Take Place July 15 through September 9
Author Max Brooks To Discuss Horror Novel ‘Devolution,’ At Wizard World Virtual Experiences Saturday; Free Video Q&A Streamed Live On Twitch, YouTube, Facebook Precedes Bookplate Signing July 11
Max Brooks, #1 New York Times bestselling author of World War Z, will conduct a live virtual Q&A with fans discussing his new book Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre, published by Del Rey Books, on Saturday, June 20, at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT, as part of Wizard World Virtual Experiences, presented by Wizard Entertainment, Inc. Fans can … [Read more...] about Author Max Brooks To Discuss Horror Novel ‘Devolution,’ At Wizard World Virtual Experiences Saturday; Free Video Q&A Streamed Live On Twitch, YouTube, Facebook Precedes Bookplate Signing July 11
Orlando Welcomes Visitors with New, Enhanced Theme Parks & Attraction Safety Measures
To help visitors plan a vacation focused on both safety and smiles, Visit Orlando's new webpage, VisitOrlando.com/healthytravel, offers a one-stop resource that is routinely updated with information on what is open and coming soon, and new safety measures throughout the destination from the airport and hotels to theme parks and attractions. "Our theme parks, … [Read more...] about Orlando Welcomes Visitors with New, Enhanced Theme Parks & Attraction Safety Measures
AKB48 Team SH Hosts First Online Show Samuneiru and Ticket Sales Heating Up
On June 7, AKB48 Team SH (TSH, these idols belong to Shanghai Shangyue Culture Development Co., Ltd.), the Chinese sister group of Asian idol girl group AKB48, made its debut performance -- Samuneiru online. Since February, the travel of all the 48 groups across Asia whose main activities are theatrical performances has been suspended due to the COVID-19. The online … [Read more...] about AKB48 Team SH Hosts First Online Show Samuneiru and Ticket Sales Heating Up
Gospel, R&B Artists to Lend Voices for World Sickle Cell Day Livestream on June 18 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Several gospel and R&B artists are lending their voices for a livestream on World Sickle Cell Day to raise awareness and support for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Called 'Inspired: Together #forStJude,' the event will take place from 6-8 p.m. ET, on Thursday, June 18, on St. Jude social media channels, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, … [Read more...] about Gospel, R&B Artists to Lend Voices for World Sickle Cell Day Livestream on June 18 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Soul Singer Andra Day Supports Sick Children in Quarantine by Joining Non-Profit Melodic Caring Project’s MCPconnects Series of Original Music Segments
Andra Day’s song “Rise Up” was inspired by a friend’s cancer battle, but it has also become an anthem for various movements over the past five years. She supported the Melodic Caring Project with a 2016 livestreamed performance of the song complete with name checks dedicated to 10 of the organization’s rockSTARS. Day, whose voice has been compared to Eartha Kitt and Nina … [Read more...] about Soul Singer Andra Day Supports Sick Children in Quarantine by Joining Non-Profit Melodic Caring Project’s MCPconnects Series of Original Music Segments
Event Hub Goes Virtual with Seattle Pride
Event Hub, the leading event partnerships platform, has partnered with Seattle Pride, PrideFest, and the Gender Justice League, to launch a first-of-its kind virtual vendor village from June 26 - June 28th at this year's virtual LGBTQIA+ Pride celebration, Together For Pride. The platform allows live virtual events to stream mainstage programming through a vendor village … [Read more...] about Event Hub Goes Virtual with Seattle Pride
Billy Strings Announces Streaming Strings 2020 Tour; Live Streaming From Nashville – Presented by Rounder Records
Billy Strings, who has been hailed as the future of bluegrass, transcending tradition and genre with his high velocity, flat-picking guitar technique and intense, confessional songwriting, has announced an ambitious live streaming/virtual touring project set to kick off on July 16, 2020 in his adopted hometown of Nashville, TN. The STREAMING STRINGS 2020 TOUR is an … [Read more...] about Billy Strings Announces Streaming Strings 2020 Tour; Live Streaming From Nashville – Presented by Rounder Records
XPRIZE Announces Winner of Global Short Story Contest to Imagine the Future of Telepresence Technologies
XPRIZE, the global leader in incentivized prize competitions, in partnership with All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest 5-star airline, announce the winner of a global writing contest to imagine future use-cases of telepresence technology, as part of the Avatars Inc anthology. The anthology, edited by Ann VanderMeer, was first published online in March … [Read more...] about XPRIZE Announces Winner of Global Short Story Contest to Imagine the Future of Telepresence Technologies