Save Our Stages Festival Schedule Revealed: Foo Fighters, Brittany Howard, Dave Matthews, YG, More

Tom Grater International Film ReporterA UK court has ruled against the actor Johnny Depp in his explosive libel case with The Sun, saying that the tabloid was justified in its use of the phrase “wife beater” in a 2018 article about his relationship with ex-wife Amber Heard.The judge, Justice Andrew Nicol, decreed that the allegation was “substantially true” in today’s verdict.The 129-page court document concludes plainly that “Mr Depp did assault Ms Heard” in reference to the multiple

LOS ANGELES -- Kevin Hart says hosting a re-imagined online fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association is “a major level-up for me.”“It’s different from anything that you’ve really seen me do.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorIn one of the first big-scale livestreams by a major artist since the pandemic began, Billie Eilish will perform the set from her postponed “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” tour this weekend.The singer posted details and ticket information on her website Tuesday, which can be found here. The link also provides access to exclusive merch and video on demand for 24 hours after the show, as well as a preshow event.

Miley Cyrus took the stage alongside a full band for the virtual Save Our Stages Fest on Sunday, performing two covers along with her own music. During the short set, she performed her most recent single "Midnight Sky," as well as the Cure's "Boys Don't Cry," and The Cranberries' "Zombie." The 3-day benefit concert also featured performances from the Roots, Foo Fighters, and Brittany Howard on Sunday.

Moving on. Scott Disick is dating model Megan Blake Irwin amid Sofia Richie‘s romance with a mystery man. In other words: They’re officially over each other two months after their breakup.

Miley Cyrus demonstrated her support of live music by participating in the Save Our Stages Festival, a three-day virtual event organized by the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) to raise funds for independent live-music venues that have been shut down due to the pandemic.

Hollywood veteran Johnny Depp has been ordered to attend a deposition in his defamation lawsuit involving ex-wife Amber Heard. Deadline recently reported that the order states the 57-year-old actor to “appear for three successive days in counsel for Defendant’s offices in Virginia …or at such other place in Northern Virginia designated by counsel for Defendant, from November 10-12, 2020, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorWhat a week, huh? We’ve already written at length about Demi Lovato having her “VOTE” message muzzled by NBC after she performed her new song “Commander in Chief,” which slams President Trump and his policies — you can read about that semi-censorship here but here’s the performance, and a photo of how it was supposed to end.On a lighter note, we also already wrote about James Blake’s excellent new EP, “Before,” which is a throwback to his earlier club-oriented

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorIn some respects, Phoenix frontman Thomas Mars and his bandmates were already prepared for the many creative pivots the COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated.Even before the pandemic, the group had established what Mars (pictured above, second from right) describes as an “archiving system” from the in-person recording sessions for its 2017 album “Ti Amo” and forthcoming follow-up so that each member can complete any remaining work remotely.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorAn unusual trend in recent years has seen New York City’s subway stations transformed into memorials for late, great musicians, both officially and unofficially.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorFoo Fighters, Miley Cyrus, Dave Matthews, the Roots, Brittany Howard, G-Eazy, Leon Bridges, YG, Finneas and Phoebe Bridgers are just some of the 35 acts who will perform at the #SOSFEST, a three-day virtual music festival to spread awareness of the $10 billion Save Our Stages Act currently before Congress, and raise funds for independent venues that are the beneficiaries of the act — if it passes.

Why are we not surprised that such a sensitive issue has become entangled in the drama between Meghan King and Jim Edmonds?

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorJason Isbell, Kiiara, Jade Bird and many other artists will perform at Sound Mind Live, a virtual music festival in celebration of World Mental Health Day taking place on Thursday beginning at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m.

Riverdale actress Vanessa Morgan simply commented, "Triplets." Plus, people were also quick to comment on how much Harlow looks like her mom. "Nicole’s daughter is her exact twin!! So cute," one fan wrote.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorIn a week when nearly everything you read makes you wince, duck or want to run, here’s a bunch of songs that both reflect and offer refuge from the trainwreck of 2020.Two songs that reflect this reality have already been covered in Variety’s virtual pages this week: Maren Morris’ brave and conscience-tugging “Better Than We Found It,” a clear call from a new mom to take this moment to reflect on the decisions we’re making today and what they’ll mean for future

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed the revised $2.2 trillion “Heroes Act” coronavirus stimulus package, which includes provisions of the $10 billion bipartisan “Save Our Stages” Act designed to provide financial assistance to independent music and live-entertainment venues across the U.S. However, the Republican-controlled Senate appears unlikely to vote on the latest version unless an agreement is reached between Democrats and the White House.Below,Justin Brannan, New York City

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe House of Representatives passed the revised $2.2 trillion “Heroes Act” coronavirus stimulus package on Thursday evening, which includes provisions of the $10 billion bipartisan Save Our Stages Act designed to provide financial assistance to independent music and live-entertainment venues across the U.S.