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Coachella music festival may be rescheduled due to coronavirus - Los Angeles Times

As the coronavirus continues to spread and upend travel plans and day-to-day life, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is set to become the latest casualty.

Multiple sources report that Coachella promoter Goldenvoice is in talks with artists to move the 2020 edition of the event, which was set to take place on two consecutive weekends starting April 10, to Oct. 9 and 16. It is also working to move the Stagecoach country music festival to a fall weekend.

Coachella, which occurs every April at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, is slated to feature more than 150 acts, with Rage Against the Machine, Travis Scott and Frank Ocean as headliners. Set for April 24-26, Stagecoach touts a lineup led by Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood and Eric Church.

Coachella is expected to draw 250,000 fans over its two weekends.

Neither Goldenvoice nor its parent company, AEG, has made an announcement concerning the fate of the festivals.

The possible postponements follow SXSW’s announcement on Friday that the city of Austin had pulled the plug on its March series of music, media and film conferences. On Sunday, organizers for the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, not far from Indio, canceled the annual tennis tournament after the Riverside County Public Health Department confirmed the first local case of coronavirus and declared a public health emergency.

Days later, three new cases were announced in Riverside County.

As of Monday, at least 545 people were confirmed to have contracted the virus in the U.S., with at least 22 deaths.

Long considered the kickoff to the spring and summer concert season, Coachella and Stagecoach have pumped both cultural and commercial energy into the Southern California music scene for 21 years. Palm Springs-area merchants work the April festival windfalls into their budgets. Thousands of temporary workers relocate to the area to service the 250,000 festival attendees, who inject well over $700 million into the region’s economy.

Addressing the coronavirus situation last Wednesday, Riverside County director of public health Kim Saruwatari, whose purview includes Indio, told The Times that the county had been reaching out to event organizers to confer.

“We’re not ready to pull the trigger on anything, but we want to make sure we can protect the community,” Saruwatari said. “This virus is changing day by day, hour by hour. We’re monitoring it very closely. We’re going to do our best to give advance notice, but it’s a fluid situation, and if we have to make a decision late we’ll do that.”

The possible postponement by Goldenvoice is the latest in a series of disruptions related to the virus’ spread. In addition to the cancellation of SXSW, the Ultra Music Festival in Miami postponed its annual electronic music showcase earlier this month. On Monday, rock band Pearl Jam postponed the North American leg of its upcoming tour.

The fate of Coachella is being watched closely by the promoters of the season’s other major outdoor music festivals, including the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Electric Daisy Carnival, Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza.

Staff writer Randall Roberts provided additional reporting.

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2020-03-10 15:07:55Z
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'The Bachelor': Fans Feel Strongly That Hannah Ann Sluss Ends Up With Peter Weber's Brother — Jack - Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Last night’s “Part 1 Finale” of The Bachelor was as insane as promised by Chris Harrison. We still have two more hours of Peter Weber’s season to get through. On tonight’s conclusion to The Bachelor Season 24, we will find out if Weber ends up with Hannah Ann Sluss or Madison Prewett.

It is evident from Weber’s actions last night that he will choose Prewett if she comes back, so fans are speculating that the huge twist is that Hannah Ann ends up with Pilot Pete‘s brother, Jack.

[Warning: The Bachelor Season 24 spoilers ahead]

Hannah Ann and Peter Weber | John Fleenor via Getty Images

Peter Weber’s mother chose Hannah Ann over Madison for him

After both women met Weber’s mother (Barbara), father (Peter), and brother (Jack), the entire family made it clear who they wanted to see him marry.

“She’s not there for you. She’s not there for you, bud,” Barbara told Weber about Madi. “But I have to tell you something. I said a prayer last night. Please guide Peter today and guide Madison to find where they are at in this relationship.”

Then with real irony, Barbara tells her son that God wants him to be with Hannah Ann instead of the woman who wants to see Weber grow in his faith and relationship with God.

“You have a gem waiting for you,” she continues speaking about Hannah Ann. “I think God has answered our prayers and put the right person in your path.”

After that, we finally find out that the clip of Barbara crying, “Bring her home,” was about Hannah Ann all along.

‘The Bachelor’s brother, Jack, has strong feelings about the situation with Madi and Hannah

The scene last night was an entire family affair. Even Weber’s brother, Jack, spoke out — actively displaying his feelings for Hannah Ann over Madison.

“Peter’s brother is asking all the right questions,” one Reddit user commented. “He should have led the WTA [Women Tell All]”

While we did not get any indication that Jack would like to be with Hannah, he asked very compelling questions to his brother.

“I hope you’re not compromising yourself,” Jack told Peter. “I see a seemingly perfect girl on one side. I’m feeling a little bit scared about the situation.”

Jack does not think that Peter could abstain from sex until marriage like Madison would want to if they were engaged. Jack also feels strongly that his brother should pick Hannah.

Fans feel that Hannah Ann ends up with Jack Weber

From what we have seen this season, the Webers are a very tight-knit family. They tell each other everything and are very open. Many fans feel that if Weber is with Madison tonight, then Barbara will hook her other son up with Hannah Ann.

“You know if Peter dumps her, Barb is scooping her ass up for the other son,” one Reddit user commented.

Several other fans agreed that they could see Jack with Hannah Ann after this is all over.

“The most convincing love story of this whole franchise,” added another viewer who felt that Hannah and Jack could be a great couple.

It might seem a little far-fetched, but is anything ever too extreme for The Bachelor franchise? We will find out tonight when The Bachelor “Season Finale Part 2” airs at 8 pm ET on ABC.

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2020-03-10 14:38:12Z
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Coachella music festival may be rescheduled due to coronavirus - Los Angeles Times

As the coronavirus continues to spread and upend travel plans and day-to-day life, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is set to become the latest casualty.

Coachella is expected to draw 250,000 fans over its two weekends.

Neither Goldenvoice nor its parent company, AEG, has made an announcement concerning the fate of the festivals.

Days later, three new cases were announced in Riverside County.

As of Monday, at least 545 people were confirmed to have contracted the virus in the U.S., with at least 22 deaths.

Staff writer Randall Roberts provided additional reporting.

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Coachella music festival may be rescheduled due to coronavirus - Los Angeles Times

As the coronavirus continues to spread and upend travel plans and day-to-day life, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is set to become the latest casualty.

Coachella is expected to draw 250,000 fans over its two weekends.

Neither Goldenvoice nor its parent company, AEG, has made an announcement concerning the fate of the festivals.

Days later, three new cases were announced in Riverside County.

As of Monday, at least 545 people were confirmed to have contracted the virus in the U.S., with at least 22 deaths.

Staff writer Randall Roberts provided additional reporting.

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Angelina Jolie talks about daughters' surgeries - CNN

In an essay written in honor of International Women's Day for Time, the actress writes that she has "spent the last two months in and out of surgeries with my eldest daughter, and days ago watched her younger sister go under the knife for a hip surgery.

"They know that I am writing this, because I respect their privacy and we discussed it together and they encouraged me to write."

Angelina Jolie: What we must do for Afghan women

"They understand that going through medical challenges and fighting to survive and heal is something to be proud of."

The star has been outspoken about women and issues affecting them, including in a piece written for CNN.

She and ex-husband Brad Pitt are the parents of 18-year-old son Maddox, 16-year-old son Pax, 15-year-old daughter Zahara, 13-year-old daughter Shiloh and 11-year-old twins Vivienne and her brother Knox.

'Care for them'

"I have watched my daughters care for one another," Jolie wrote. "My youngest daughter studied the nurses with her sister, and then assisted the next time. I saw how all my girls so easily stopped everything and put each other first, and felt the joy of being of service to those they love."

The "Maleficent" star didn't identify which of her younger daughters had surgery, and said her sons have been "supportive and sweet" of their sisters.

Jolie used the piece to make the call for her wish "that we value girls."

"Care for them," she wrote. "And know that the stronger they grow, the healthier they will be and the more they will give back to their family and community."

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2020-03-10 14:08:00Z
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'The Bachelor': Australia's Bugs Ruined Madison Prewett's 'Surrender' - Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Bachelor Nation is one step closer to finding out who Peter Weber will choose to spend the rest of his life with. During part one of The Bachelor finale, Weber’s final girls got to meet his parents, Barbara and Peter Sr., as well as his baby brother Jack.

After a difficult meeting with Weber’s family, Madison Prewett had a difficult conversation with Weber. But as Prewett was doing so, the Australian outback seemed to have other plans.

[Spoiler alert: This post contains spoilers for Part One of The Bachelor season finale.]

'The Bachelor' finale Madison Prewett dumps Peter Weber — Madison Prewett & Peter Weber | John Fleenor via Getty Images

Peter’s family had their minds made up

Weber’s parents first met Prewett when he brought her to their vow renewal. It was early on in the competition, but the Webers seemed to think Prewett was a good match for their son. When Barbara and Peter Sr. learned of Prewett’s ultimatum, their feelings began to change.

Before Prewett even arrived at their Australian villa, Weber’s parents had their minds made up — Hannah Ann Sluss was the woman for Weber, as far as they were concerned. It’s hard enough to be the second girl visiting with the bachelor’s parents, but even harder for Prewett because Weber’s parents mistook her “sharing her heart” as an ultimatum.

Madi breaks up with Peter

Prewett’s final date with Weber took place after her awkward family encounter. The couple took a helicopter over Uluru, but not even a sacred rock could protect Weber from what was coming next. Prewett expressed over and over again how she loved Weber, but she could also clearly see how different they were from each other. That’s when she decided to “surrender.”

After their helicopter flight, Weber poured some sparkling apple juice for Prewett, further demonstrating their differences in lifestyle. Weber’s mom made it clear to Prewett that Weber liked to drink, liked to party, liked to socialize. It was at this point Prewett questioned whether or not love could conquer all.

“As much as we want this, I don’t know that we can give each other what we need,” Prewett said. Considering Barbara’s wishes, Prewett told Weber she didn’t want him to change for her. In letting him go, Prewett hoped Weber would be able to find his soul mate.

The Australian outback distracts Bachelor Nation

As Prewett was breaking Weber’s heart, the Australian outback seemed to be rebelling against their separation. Throughout Prewett’s entire breakup monologue, she and Weber swatted away pesky bugs.

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“I just got more of a sight into life outside of this,” Prewett explained as a small fly landed on her face. Distracted, she swatted the bug away and continued: “I wouldn’t want you to feel like you have to change any of that for someone that you want to be with (swat) and I wouldn’t wanna feel like I have to change any of that for someone I want to be with (swat).”

At this point, Weber was rendered speechless and could only sway his head back and forth between his shoulders to prevent bugs from landing on him. When he finally found the words to explain to Prewett that he was “willing to do whatever it took” to be with her, the bugs were back with a vengeance.

Weber’s arm flew distractingly so amidst his intense and emotional conversation with Prewett, and Bachelor Nation had a hard time ignoring it.

Please, somebody mention when Peter and Madison couldn’t swatting at bugs the entire time during their break up. I was dying pic.twitter.com/1gmrDYPHn4
— Amanda Allen (@abroombaugh1) March 10, 2020

One fan on Twitter called the producers of the show “the real winners” for “setting the couples up in the middle of the Australian outback to have serious discussions in that red clay with all the bugs.”

Did The Bachelor producers do this on purpose, or was it an honest mistake? That’s neither here nor there — what’s important is part two of The Bachelor finale tonight. Will Prewett return to fight for love, will Weber settle for Sluss, or will something completely unexpected happen? Tune in to The Bachelor tonight on ABC.

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2020-03-10 13:02:02Z
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Led Zeppelin wins 'Stairway to Heaven' copyright infringement case - Fox News

Led Zeppelin scored a win in the copyright infringement battle over the rock band's "Stairway to Heaven" song, according to reports.

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld on Monday a jury's verdict that Zeppelin did not rip the instrumental intro from Spirit's hit "Taurus."

The legal battle began back in 2014, when Michael Skidmore, an heir for Spirit frontman Randy Wolfe, sued the British rockers for infringement.

LED ZEPPELIN ‘STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN’ DISPUTE REIGNITED AS COURT HITS REPEAT ON COPYRIGHT CASE

In this July 13, 1985 file photo, Led Zeppelin bandmates, singer Robert Plant, left, and guitarist Jimmy Page, reunite to perform for the Live Aid famine relief concert at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia. (Associated Press)

"Taurus" was written in 1968, three years before "Stairway To Heaven." A 2016 jury ruled that Zeppelin did not copy it. However, a judge ruled there were errors in the case and a new trial was ordered.

Zeppelin's attorneys then appealed to the full circuit and the case was heard last September. A panel of 11 judges voted 9-2 in Zeppelin's favor on Monday.

Zeppelin singer Robert Plant and guitarist Jimmy Page, who wrote the song, could have faced a bill for millions of dollars in damages if they had lost.

Jimmy Page and Robert Plant performing live onstage. (Robert Knight Archive/Redferns)

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Attorney Ed McPherson who filed a brief in support of Led Zeppelin said he has "renewed faith" in the 9th Circuit since the "terrific decision" was made, according to Variety.

Lawyers for Zeppelin and Skidmore did not immediately respond to Fox News' request for comment.

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2020-03-10 11:57:22Z
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