Sales Exec Tom Worcester To CAA

Tourism Updates April 11th, 2026 at 2:28 PM

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...

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

Tourism Updates April 11th, 2026 at 2:24 PM

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...

Carson City’s Nashville Social Club Preparing for Spring Opening

Tourism Updates April 11th, 2026 at 2:19 PM

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...

Mexican Music Legend Rigo Tovar Dies At 58

Tourism Updates April 11th, 2026 at 2:00 PM

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...

Echosmith Signs With 33 & West For North American Representation

Tourism Updates April 11th, 2026 at 1:30 PM

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,...

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

Tourism Updates April 11th, 2026 at 1:09 PM

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...

Live Nation's Upgrade Plans At The Gorge

Tourism Updates April 11th, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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...

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

Tourism Updates April 11th, 2026 at 12:04 PM

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...

Tim DuBois, Gary Borman Form Management/Publishing Company

Tourism Updates April 11th, 2026 at 11:58 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...

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

Tourism Updates April 11th, 2026 at 11:50 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...

Kobalt Signs Grammy-Nominated Producer And Songwriter JULiA LEWiS

Tourism Updates April 11th, 2026 at 11:01 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...

George Strait and Chris Stapleton Add Stadium Shows

Tourism Updates April 11th, 2026 at 9:44 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...

Former Redbone Guitarist Lolly Dies

Tourism Updates April 11th, 2026 at 9:36 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,...

UPDATE: CAA Appoints Heads Of Sports Division

Tourism Updates April 11th, 2026 at 9:22 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...

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

Tourism Updates April 11th, 2026 at 9:17 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...

New Venue Planned For St. Louis

Tourism Updates April 11th, 2026 at 9:10 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,...

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

Tourism Updates April 11th, 2026 at 9:01 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...

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

Tourism Updates April 11th, 2026 at 9:00 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...

Williams-Brice Stadium To Add Seating

Tourism Updates April 11th, 2026 at 8:19 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...

The Lefsetz Letter: Taylor Swift Tickets Available!

Tourism Updates April 11th, 2026 at 7:44 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...

‘Uncle Mel’ Haber Dies At 77

Tourism Updates April 11th, 2026 at 6:31 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...

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

Tourism Updates April 11th, 2026 at 5:33 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...

Eminem Signs 8 Mile Road Bricks For Charity

Tourism Updates April 11th, 2026 at 5:19 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,...

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

Tourism Updates April 11th, 2026 at 5:04 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...

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

Tourism Updates April 11th, 2026 at 5:02 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...

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

Tourism Updates April 11th, 2026 at 4:42 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...

Brooklyn Independent Music Venue Elsewhere Signs Exclusive Ticketing Deal With DICE

Tourism Updates April 11th, 2026 at 4:39 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...

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

Tourism Updates April 11th, 2026 at 4:23 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...

David Allen Coe Concert Abruptly Canceled Shortly Before Promoter Arrested

Tourism Updates April 11th, 2026 at 4:03 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...

Yovng Chimi Announces North American Tour

Tourism Updates April 11th, 2026 at 3:27 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...

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

Tourism Updates April 11th, 2026 at 2:54 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...