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Vinnie Appice, and various alums of the Dio band will take part in “special guest performances, interviews and birthday messages” during the stream. The event will air via the streaming platform Rolling Live Studios. Select ticket packages include an advance copy of Dio’s upcoming Rainbow in the Dark autobiography, autographed by his widow, Wendy Dio. The book will be officially released July 27. For all ticket info, visit RollingLiveStudios.com/Dio. Copyright © 2021, A...

In the aftermath of the death of Ronnie James Dio, the singers Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund has continued to raise money for cancer research. And in honor of Ronnies birthday this year, the fundraising effort has turned into a virtual event. Dio, the dynamic Black Sabbath, Rainbow, Elf and Dio vocalist, will be celebrated through musical performances and special guest tributes and interviews in a virtual special taking place on July 10 at 5PM ET / 2PM PT through Rolling Live Studios. The voca...

Credit: Gene Kirkland; Courtesy of Rolling Live StudiosRonnie James Dio's birthday will be celebrated this year with a streaming event. The virtual sh...

Courtesy of Rolling Live StudiosJust a reminder that R.E.M.'s Peter Buck, The Smashing Pumpkins' James Iha dozens of other artists will participate in...

Buck will perform with former R.E.M. touring member Scott McCaughey, who currently plays with Peter in The Minus 5 and also fronts the veteran indie-rock group Young Fresh Fellows. The concert will be viewable via the Rolling Live streaming platform. For ticket info, visit RollingLiveStudios.com. Proceeds will benefit MusiCares and the New York City venue The Bowery Electric, where many of the performances for the tribute will be filmed. Schlesinger died in April 2020 of complications from C...

Events Calendar May 4th   Carnivores rejoice! Dave’s Hot Chicken—the famous purveyors of the Nashville delicacy—have opened a new location in Oregon. It’s not quite in Portland—the only location so far is in Tualatin, and it’s not servicing the greater metro area yet via any of the big delivery apps—but if reports are to be trusted, it’s well worth the somewhat annoying drive.     Every May 4 is—officially—international Star Wars day. The Star Wars fandom owes so much to ...

Host committee members virtually attend MPTFs 19th annual "Night Before" The virtual party was filled with outstanding musical and comedy moments, including performances from legendary artists Andra Day , Peter Michael Escovedo, Macy Gray, and Jeff Ross, as well as host Brady . 12-time Oscar nominee Diane Warren participated in a special segment, highlighting some of her most memorable nominated songs with performances from LeAnn Rimes, El DeBarge, Laura Pausini, and Brandon...

Look to the Stars April 26, 2021 Over the weekend, MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) hosted the 19th annual “Night Before” party, reimagined as a special virtual edition. MPTF Online Night Before Event 2021 Credit/Copyright: Alex J. Berliner/ ABImages for MPTF Hosted by the incomparable Wayne Brady, the evening raised nearly $2 million, which will be used to support those in the industry who benefit from MPTF’s charitable programs and services, especially during this unprecedented t...

Share this article Share this article WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., April 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Last night, MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) hosted the 19 th annual "Night Before" party, reimagined as a special virtual edition.  Hosted by the incomparable Wayne Brady, the evening raised nearly $2 million, which will be used to support those in the industry who benefit from MPTFs charitable programs and services, especially during this unprecedented time. Host committee members virtually ...