Primary Talent International Exiting CAA To Go Indie; Announces Several Promotions

Consumer News April 17th, 2026 at 1:33 AM

LONDON (CelebrityAccess) - UK-based Primary Talent International (PTI) has become an indie music talent agency again - following a management buyout and separation from Creative Artists Agency (CAA). The company will continue to operate from...

Carson City’s Nashville Social Club Preparing for Spring Opening

Consumer News April 17th, 2026 at 1:32 AM

CARSON CITY (CelebrityAccess) - Northern Nevada is about to welcome what hopes to be their new "go-to" live venue, The Nashville Social Club. The new club and restaurant will offer locals and visitors first-rate food...

Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, And Tool Among The Headliners For The Inaugural PowerTrip Fest

Consumer News April 17th, 2026 at 1:31 AM

INDIO, CA (CelebrityAccess) -- On Thursday, festival promoter Goldenvoice revealed the details for their latest festival brand, PowerTrip. Set for October 6-9 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, the same location that Goldenvoice uses...

New Venue Planned For St. Louis

Consumer News April 17th, 2026 at 1:26 AM

ST. LOUIS, Mo (CelebrityAccess) -- Patrick Hagin and Joe Edwards, the partners who in 2000, opened the St. Louis concert venue The Pageant, are opening a new venue in the market. The venue, named Delmar Hall,...

Echosmith Signs With 33 & West For North American Representation

Consumer News April 17th, 2026 at 1:25 AM

LOS ANGELES (CelebrityAccess) -- 33 & West, the independent talent agency, announced the addition of multi-platinum-selling alt-pop trio Echosmith to its roster for representation in North America. Formed by siblings Sydney (vocals, keys), Noah (bass, vocals,...

Keyboard Synthesizing Pioneer, Producer, Songwriter & ‘Dream Weaver’ Singer Gary Wright Dies At 80

Consumer News April 17th, 2026 at 1:18 AM

PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CA (CelebrityAccess) - Singer/Songwriter Gary Wright passed away on Monday, September 4, at his home in Palos Verdes Estates, CA, surrounded by his family and loved ones. News of his death was...

Dan & Shay

Consumer News April 17th, 2026 at 1:17 AM

Nashville, TN (CelebrityAccess) - Always putting fans first, ACM “Duo of the Year” nominees DAN + SHAY released the behind-the-scenes video for their new single “Tequila,” praised by Billboard as “ambitious and multilayerd.” Watch here....

‘Uncle Mel’ Haber Dies At 77

Consumer News April 17th, 2026 at 1:14 AM

MIAMI, FL (CelebrityAccess Staff Writers) -- Music business manager, promoter, and former radio host “Uncle Mel” Haber passed away in a Miami hospital on Sunday night at the age of 77. Mel Haber had been credited...

ASM Global To Operate The Modell Performing Arts Center At The Lyric In Baltimore

Consumer News April 17th, 2026 at 1:09 AM

BALTIMORE, MD (CelebrityAccess) -- Venue management service ASM Global announced the signing of a five-year agreement with the Lyric Foundation for management of the Modell Performing Arts Center at the Lyric in Baltimore. “We are excited...

The Lefsetz Letter: Taylor Swift Tickets Available!

Consumer News April 17th, 2026 at 1:08 AM

Wanna go? You'll have no problem getting a ticket. Why doesn't Congress utter a Mea culpa, admit it knows nothing about ticketing. Next Friday night Taylor Swift is performing in Glendale, Arizona. Want to sit in the very...

National Comedy Center In Jamestown, N.Y., Announces Ernie Kovacs Exhibit

Consumer News April 17th, 2026 at 1:07 AM

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (CelebrityAccess) The National Comedy Center in Jamestown, N.Y., will celebrate the centennial year of Ernie Kovacs with the acquisition and display of never-before-seen material and rare artifacts courtesy of the comedian’s estate. The acquisition and...

The Blues Project Co-Founder Danny Kalb Dead At 80

Consumer News April 17th, 2026 at 1:01 AM

NEW YORK (CelebrityAccess) -- Danny Kalb, a guitarist and vocalist who was best known as one of the original members of the Blues Project, died on November 19th. He was 80. Kalb's passing was announced on...

The Moody Center Opens This Week With Performances By John Mayer & Bon Jovi

Consumer News April 17th, 2026 at 1:00 AM

AUSTIN, TX (CelebrityAccess) -- The Moody Center, the University of Texas' brand new arena, is scheduled to open its doors this week with scheduled performances by John Mayer and Bon Jovi. The multi-purpose arena was officially...

George Strait and Chris Stapleton Add Stadium Shows

Consumer News April 17th, 2026 at 12:59 AM

NASHVILLE (CelebrityAccess) -- After announcing plans for a limited co-headlining stadium run next year, George Strait and Chris Stapleton have already started adding dates to meet demand. The initial round of shows included stadium performances in...

Alcohol Fuels Youth Filled Rager At O.A.R. Concert At Jones Beach

Consumer News April 17th, 2026 at 12:56 AM

WANTAGH, NY (CelebrityAccess MediaWire) -- Alcohol, youth and O.A.R. concerts seem to have fueled quite the ‘rager’ at Jones Beach where concertgoers threw beer bottles, stood on car rooftops and flung young women in the...

UPDATE: CAA Appoints Heads Of Sports Division

Consumer News April 17th, 2026 at 12:53 AM

LOS ANGELES (CelebrityAccess MediaWire) -- With the CAA Sports division’s recent rapid expansion, complete with superstar’s David Beckham, Peyton Manning and Derek Jeter joining the roster list, a new set of execs have been hired...

The Raine Group Launches A $740 Million Investment Fund Focused On Sports & Entertainment

Consumer News April 17th, 2026 at 12:49 AM

NEW YORK (CelebrityAccess) -- The Raine Group, an investment company focused on the technology, media, and telecommunications sectors, announced the launch of a new investment fund focused technology, media, and telecommunications sectors. According to Raine, the...

David Allen Coe Concert Abruptly Canceled Shortly Before Promoter Arrested

Consumer News April 17th, 2026 at 12:48 AM

PHILPOT, KY (CelebrityAccess) -- A concert by outlaw country artist David Allan Coe, was abruptly canceled at the last minute and no one seems to know why. Coe was scheduled to perform at the Daviess County...

Veteran Music Exec Rory Felton Launches Feltone with Global Distribution Through The Orchard

Consumer News April 17th, 2026 at 12:44 AM

LOS ANGELES (CelebrityAccess) – Veteran music executive Rory Felton has announced the launch of artist management and record company, Feltone, with a newly inked global distribution deal with The Orchard. A self-described ‘post-modern’ music company, Feltone, which...

Live Nation's Upgrade Plans At The Gorge

Consumer News April 17th, 2026 at 12:43 AM

EPHRATA (CelebrityAccess) – Plans filed Grant County Planning Department reveals some of Live Nation's plans for upgrades at the Gorge Amphitheatre. The plans, filed with Grant County Planning Department Director Damien Hooper said that Live Nation...

Sales Exec Tom Worcester To CAA

Consumer News April 17th, 2026 at 12:39 AM

NEW YORK (CelebrityAccess MediaWire) -- Sponsorship specialist Tom Worcester has signed on with CAA to help the agency develop opportunities for the company's music and comedy clients. Prior to joining CAA, Worcester spent a six year...

The Inside Out Podcast With Paul Mecurio: Harvey Levin – Host, TMZ, Government Proof of UFOs

Consumer News April 17th, 2026 at 12:37 AM

Do you believe in UFOs? What is the U.S. Government covering-up and why? Is there proof they exist? Harvey Levin delves into all these questions and MUCH more in this eye-opening conversation about UFOs.  Harvey...

FESTIVAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: Sunset Music Festival, Beachlife Ranch, And Down In The Valley

Consumer News April 17th, 2026 at 12:35 AM

FESTIVAL NEWS: Down in the Valley NAPA, CA (CelebrityAccess) - Another Planet Entertainment and the band, The Head and the Heart, announced Monday (April 3) the inaugural lineup for Down in the Valley, an intimate destination weekend...

Former Redbone Guitarist Lolly Dies

Consumer News April 17th, 2026 at 12:32 AM

RESEDA, CA (CelebrityAccess MediaWire) -- Lolly 'Vegas' Vasquez, one of the founding members of the seminal band Redbone, died on March 4th at the age of 70. Lolly, who co-founded the band with his brother Pat,...

Mexican Music Legend Rigo Tovar Dies At 58

Consumer News April 17th, 2026 at 12:31 AM

MEXICO CITY (CelebrityAccess MediaWire) -- Rigo Tovar, the singer credited with fueling Mexico’s fascination with cumbia and “grupero” tropical music, died Sunday of a heart attack on March 27 at the age of 58. Tovar was...

Yovng Chimi Announces North American Tour

Consumer News April 17th, 2026 at 12:30 AM

SAN JUAN (CelebrityAccess) -- Puerto Rican rapper Yovng Chimi announced plans to bring his unique flavor of Latin Drill and Trap to North America with a brief tour. Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off...

Eminem Signs 8 Mile Road Bricks For Charity

Consumer News April 17th, 2026 at 12:29 AM

OAK PARK, MI (AP) -- Eminem, who grew up on both sides of 8 Mile Road, is helping revitalize the highway he made famous in a hit song and film. The rapper,...

Williams-Brice Stadium To Add Seating

Consumer News April 17th, 2026 at 12:22 AM

COLUMBIA, S.C. (CelebrityAccess) The University of South Carolina in Columbia has approved $21 million in improvements to its Williams-Brice Stadium. The renovations will take place around all four sides of the facility, which houses college football's...

Bryan-Michael Cox Named SVP of A&R & Executive Producer at LVRN

Consumer News April 17th, 2026 at 12:21 AM

ATLANTA (CelebrityAccess) - Hip-hop and R&B record label Love Renaissance (LVRN) has appointed Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter Bryan-Michael Cox as Senior Vice President (SVP) of A&R and Executive Producer. In his new role, Cox will...

Tim DuBois, Gary Borman Form Management/Publishing Company

Consumer News April 17th, 2026 at 12:18 AM

Tim DuBois, formerly head of Arista Nashville and manager Gary Borman of Borman Entertainment in Santa Monica, Calif. have formed a yet-unnamed management and publishing company in Nashville. Keith Urban has...

S Club 7 Rebrands As S Club Following The Exit Of Hannah Spearritt Ahead Of The Group’s 25th Anniversary Tour

Consumer News April 17th, 2026 at 12:08 AM

LONDON (CelebrityAccess) -- The British vocal pop group S Club Seven has officially rebranded after confirming that founding member Hannah Spearritt won't be joining them for their upcoming reunion tour. S Club member Jonny Lee shared...

United Talent Agency Mints A Host Of New Agents, Executives, And Associates

Consumer News April 17th, 2026 at 12:07 AM

LOS ANGELES & NEW YORK (CelebrityAccess) -- United Talent Agency on Friday announced a large slate of promotions across multiple offices and 20 of the talent agency's divisions. New agents at UTA include ten new agents...

Brooklyn Independent Music Venue Elsewhere Signs Exclusive Ticketing Deal With DICE

Consumer News April 17th, 2026 at 12:06 AM

BROOKYLN, NY (CelebrityAccess) -- Independent Brooklyn music and arts venue Elsewhere has partnered with music discovery and ticketing platform DICE to provide exclusive ticketing services. Under the terms of the multi-year deal, DICE will provide ticketing...

Jelly Roll And Wife Bunnie Share Tender Moment On Stage, Fulfill The Dying Wish of Cancer Patient & Visit His Former Prison

Consumer News April 17th, 2026 at 12:02 AM

ALPHARETTA, GA (CelebrityAccess) - The hottest artist in Country music right now, Jelly Roll, and his wife, Bunnie, shared a tender moment on stage during his sold-out concert at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre on Saturday (July...

Kobalt Signs Grammy-Nominated Producer And Songwriter JULiA LEWiS

Consumer News April 17th, 2026 at 12:01 AM

LONDON (CelebrityAccess) - Kobalt recently finalized a deal with the highly acclaimed producer and songwriter JULiA LEWiS, renowned for his Latin, pop, and hip-hop contributions. His extensive catalog, boasting over 3 billion Spotify streams, features standout...