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The Foo Fighters perform at "Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World" on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Vax Live concert raises $302 million, exceeds vaccine goal

May. 09, 2021 01:23 AM EDT

David Letterman speaks at "Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World" on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
What to expect from the star-studded Vax Live fundraiser

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. May. 07, 2021 07:14 PM EDT

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, watches his tee shot during the second round of the Masters golf tournament on Friday, April 9, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. McIlroy returned to the site of his first PGA Tour victory and made it clear Wednesday, May 5, 2021, that he is more interested in creating his place in history than chasing Saudi-backed money in a proposed super league. The topic occupying most of the chatter at Quail Hollow Club ahead of the Wells Fargo Championship is renewed efforts by a “Super League Golf" to attract top players for a concept of team golf played around the world for massive riches. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)
The Latest: Milwaukee Brewers reach 85% vaccination level

By The Associated Press May. 05, 2021 03:45 PM EDT

Ben Affleck and Jimmy Kimmel speak at "Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World" on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Prince Harry, Jennifer Lopez make voices heard at Vax Live

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. May. 03, 2021 05:47 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2019, file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle appear at the Creative Industries and Business Reception at the British High Commissioner's residence in Johannesburg. Their first Netflix series will center on the Invictus Games, which gives sick and injured military personnel and veterans the opportunity to compete in sports. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Archewell Productions announced Tuesday its first series to hit the streaming service. (Dominic Lipinski/Pool via AP, File)
Harry and Meghan to lead 'Vax Live' fundraising concert

By Glenn Gamboa Apr. 27, 2021 09:05 AM EDT

Lin-Manuel Miranda arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Feb. 9, 2020, left, and Michelle Obama participates in the International Day of the Girl on NBC's "Today" show in New York on Oct. 11, 2018. Miranda and Obama will join other celebrities in “Roll Up Your Sleeves,” a vaccine initiative airing at 7 p.m. EDT Sunday on NBC,(AP Photo)
Celebrities make a stand for COVID vaccines on TV special

Apr. 16, 2021 07:41 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2020 file photo, Jennifer Lopez arrives at the 25th annual Critics' Choice Awards at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. Backed by an international concert hosted by Selena Gomez and headlined by Lopez, Global Citizen is unveiling an ambitious campaign to help medical workers in the world’s poorest countries quickly receive COVID-19 vaccines. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Selena Gomez and J.Lo headline vax concert for poor nations

By Glenn Gamboa Apr. 13, 2021 09:01 AM EDT

This photo provided by the NFL shows singer The Weekend speaking at the halftime press conference ahead of the Super Bowl 55 football game, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (Perry Knotts/NFL via AP)
The Weeknd vows to tone it down for his Super Bowl show

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. Feb. 04, 2021 12:10 PM EST

President Joe Biden speaks during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, Pool)
For a splintered nation, a delicate moment of continuity

By Ted Anthony Jan. 20, 2021 05:04 PM EST

A view of the National Mall in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, ahead of the 59th Presidential Inauguration on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, Pool)
Hollywood returns: Gaga, J. Lo headline Biden inauguration

By Jocelyn Noveck Jan. 20, 2021 03:01 AM EST

Flags fly on the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, ahead of the 59th Presidential Inauguration on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, Pool)
An inauguration unlike any other amid a pandemic, unrest

By Kevin Freking Jan. 20, 2021 12:14 AM EST

FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, file photo, Tom Hanks arrives at the People's Choice Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Hanks will host a 90-minute primetime TV special celebrating the inauguration of Joe Biden as president of the United States. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
From Gaga to Garth, Miranda to Moreno: Celebs join inaugural

By Jocelyn Noveck Jan. 19, 2021 05:07 PM EST

A view down Pennsylvania Avenue shows the security around the Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Between the still-raging pandemic and suddenly very real threat of violence from supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump, Jan. 20 promises to be one of the most unusual presidential inaugurations in American history. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will take the oath of office outside the Capitol. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
INAUGURATION EXPLAINER: Biden's event will be very different

By Ashraf Khalil Jan. 16, 2021 12:39 AM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 30, 2020 file photo, NFL Super Bowl 54 football game halftime performer Jennifer Lopez answers questions at a news conference in Miami. Lopez will give a musical performance on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol when Biden is sworn in as the nation's 46th president next Wednesday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Stars return to inauguration, with J.Lo, Gaga set to perform

By Jocelyn Noveck Jan. 14, 2021 07:16 PM EST

FILE - This is a Sept. 15, 2019, file photo showing The Greenbrier resort nestled in the mountains in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. The West Virginia stop on the PGA Tour has fallen victim to the coronavirus pandemic and a schedule change to the fall. The PGA Tour and The Greenbrier resort announced Thursday, April 16, 2020, that A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier, scheduled for Sept. 10-13, has been canceled to make room for other tournaments that had been called off due to the virus. Both parties also announced that the remaining years of the tournament’s contract through 2026 have been canceled. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
West Virginia governor defends his resort's New Year's party

By Cuneyt Dil And John Raby Jan. 04, 2021 05:52 PM EST

Seventh Avenue is mostly empty during what would normally be a Times Square packed with people in New York, late Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, as celebrations have been truncated this New Year's Eve due to the ongoing pandemic. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)
Bomb-sniffing dogs? Check. Times Square crowd? Not this year

By Robert Bumsted And Jim Mustian Dec. 31, 2020 07:09 AM EST

FILE - In this May 14, 2019 file photo, Ryan Seacrest attends the Walt Disney Television 2019 upfront in New York. Most folks have slowed down in the past nine months but Seacrest says he's been juggling more than normal during the pandemic. This week, he will return to New York's Times Square to host “Dick Clark New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.” The broadcast will be closed to the public except for a small group of front line workers. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Slow down? Never. Ryan Seacrest says he's busier than ever

By Alicia Rancilio Dec. 28, 2020 10:36 AM EST

FILE - Video Vanguard award recipient Jennifer Lopez performs at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York on Aug. 20, 2018. Lopez will help bring in the New Year with a headlining performance in New York’s Time Square for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021." ABC and dick clark productions announced Tuesday that the pop star will perform live before the icon ball drop on Dec. 31. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the event will be closed to the public. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
J. Lo, Billy Porter to perform at 'New Year’s Rockin’ Eve'

By Mesfin Fekadu Dec. 15, 2020 08:30 AM EST

The Weeknd accepts the award for favorite soul R&B song for "Heartless" at the American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Swift wins top prize at AMAs, says she's re-recording music

By Mesfin Fekadu Nov. 22, 2020 08:30 PM EST

This combination photo shows Cardi B during the 2019 BET Experience in Los Angeles on June 22, 2019, from left, Dolly Parton performing at the 53rd annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn. on Nov. 13, 2019, and Dua Lipa at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Nov. 24, 2019. The three will be honored at the 15th Annual Women in Music Event on Dec. 10. (AP Photo)
Cardi B, Dolly Parton, Dua Lipa to be honored by Billboard

By Mesfin Fekadu Nov. 18, 2020 10:30 AM EST