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AUSTIN, Texas -- Four people were shot and wounded in downtown Austin, Texas, early Sunday as the city hosts the annual South by Southwest festival, police said.The Austin Police Department told people to avoid the area at around 2:50 a.m., warning via Twitter that the gunman was still at large.However, police tweeted that a suspect was in custody shortly before 5 a.m.Police and the Austin-Travis County EMS said the victims' injures were not life-threatening, and all four had been taken to the hospital.The coronavirus pandemic forced the SXSW festival to go virtual the last two years.In 2019, multiple shootings took place as the festival drew to a close, prompting Austin’s police chief to pledge more security for the city’s entertainment district.The weeklong arts and technology fest mixes tech, politics and entertainment.

AUSTIN, Texas – Lizzo had strong opinions on Texas' legislation and policy regarding abortion and transgender children during Sunday's keynote session at the SXSW Film Festival. Lizzo, who was raised in Houston, said she wasn't "proud to rep" the state's political laws and policies. "I’m proud to rep Houston, but I’m not proud to rep Texan politics right now," the "Truth Hurts" singer told the audience listening at the Austin Convention Center.

Sandra Bullock and Daniel Radcliffe attended the premiere of their new film ‘The Lost City’ at the SXSW Film Festival in Austin, TX and posed together while smiling and looking stylish.

AUSTIN, Texas – Sandra Bullock is taking a break from the film industry. Bullock, 57, revealed what's next for her career after the premiere of "The Lost City" at the SXSW Film Festival in Austin, TX.The actress served as both producer and star for the film as romance novelist Loretta Sage. When asked what's next for the cast and directors, Bullock responded, "I am just going to take some time to be a mom.

Callum Kerr was formerly a Hollyoaks mainstay, playing PC George Kiss in the hit soap for over a year.The 27 year old landed the role in January 2020 and featured until May 2021 during which time he was involved in his fair share of dramatic storylines. Since leaving the show, the Scotland born star has set his sights on Hollywood and has been spending time carving out a successful acting career in the US.

SXSW Festival has announced another wave of acts for its 2022 edition.The annual music, film and media event is set to return to Austin, Texas between March 14-20 after its 2020 and 2021 festivals were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.Yesterday (January 26) it was announced that Wet Leg will take to the stage at SXSW ’22 ahead of releasing their anticipated, self-titled debut album on April 8.Other additions to the bill include Big Joanie, Pom Pom Squad, Pillow Queens, Balming Tiger, Cassandra Jenkins, La Doña, Mélat and many more. You can find the full list of new names below and further information here.Over 300 Showcasing Artists including @lilchoster, @Moonsanelly, @wetlegband, @Xchrispatrick, @mikiratsula and more just joined the #SXSW 2022 lineup! Browse the full list and start listening here.

EXCLUSIVE: Filmmaker Charlie Matthau has acquired the Hillary Manton Lodge novel Jane of Austin: A Novel of Sweet Tea and Sensibility which he’ll develop and produce as a TV series.

Michael Bublé is putting safety first on his North American tour.

Austin, Texas’s popular 6th Street entertainment district was the scene of a mass shooting early Saturday morning. Police reported that 13 people were injured and said the suspected shooter was not in custody.

Dave Chappelle has tested positive for COVID-19 and canceled the remainder of his scheduled shows in Austin, Texas this week. The comedian's rep confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that Chappelle was currently quarantining after his positive test but has not yet suffered any symptoms.

Dishonored co-creator and creative director Harvey Smith has revealed that he is working on a new game with Arkane Studios.During an interview with Spanish outlet Vandal, Smith said that he has started working on a new project with “the guys who made Dishonored and Prey”, referencing Arkane Studios’ Austin, Texas offices.

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Vanilla Ice just dropped out of his performance in Austin, Texas, stating that he wasn’t aware the COVID-19 situation was so out of control in the city. TMZ says that the rapper first scheduled the concert a long time ago, but considering the rise of the coronavirus in Texas, the rapper believes now is no longer the time for him to perform.

By Mae Hamilton

They'll be the latest media company to cancel their involvement in the annual Austin, Texas event