Folk star John Prine dies of COVID-19 complications

he Grammy Award-winning artist and Country Music Hall of Famer was known for character-driven ballads, songs frequently characterized as evocative, surreal, provocatively witty and soaked in unencumbered realism.

Judge denies R Kelly release amid coronavirus crisis

A federal judge in New York on Tuesday denied R&B singer R. Kelly's request for release from jail in Chicago because he was concerned he could contract the coronavirus while behind bars.

City Winery Atlanta looks forward to the 'future'

"Stay Home Now -- Come Home to City Winery Soon" is the message from one of Atlanta's top performance venues, which has just announced its new Open to the Future concert series for the fall.

COVID-19 has claimed the lives of these celebrities and notable people

Acclaimed musicians, beloved actors and international comedy stars are among those who have lost their lives after contracting COVID-19.

'The Situation' speaks to addiction patients during pandemic

While staying indoors and self-quarantining can be effective in helping to slow the spread of COVID-19, isolation can be particularly dangerous for people in recovery and those struggling with addiction.

Amazon Prime Video, SXSW launch online film festival

Amazon says the film festival will be available in front of the Prime Video paywall to all U.S. audiences with a free Amazon account.

'Top Gun Maverick' postponed to December

Hollywood's summer movie season is all but finished. “Top Gun Maverick” became the latest would-be blockbuster to be rescheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Jazz great Ellis Marsalis Jr. dead after coronavirus-induced pneumonia, son says

Ellis Marsalis Jr., the jazz pianist, teacher and patriarch of a New Orleans musical clan, died late Wednesday after battling pneumonia brought on by the new coronavirus, leaving six sons and a deep legacy. He was 85.

Fountains of Wayne musician Adam Schlesinger dies of COVID-19

Emmy and Grammy-winning musician and songwriter Adam Schlesinger, known for his work with his band Fountains of Wayne and on the TV show “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” died Wednesday after contracting the coronavirus, his attorney said.

Star Wars actor Andrew Jack dies of coronavirus

Star Wars actor Andrew Jack has died in Britain as a result of the coronavirus, his agent said on Wednesday. He was 76.