As the world continues to take action amid the coronavirus pandemic entertainment and sports events are being impacted.
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The following story will be updated with major cancellations and postponements of U.S. events as they are announced.
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Bonaroo
Coachella
Stagecoach
Boston Marathon
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Ceremony
Met Gala
Little League World Series
Scripps National Spelling Bee
Taylor Swift
Shania Twain
Wimbledon
Peabody Awards
Originally scheduled for June, the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication has been postponed.
Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber has postponed all of the dates on his 2020 "Changes" tour, which included a July 18 stop in Atlanta, where he once lived. Get the details on the new dates here.
2020 Olympic Games
"In the present circumstances and based on the information provided by the WHO today, the IOC President and the Prime Minister of Japan have concluded that the Games of the XXXII Olympiad in Tokyo must be rescheduled to a date beyond 2020 but not later than summer 2021, to safeguard the health of the athletes, everybody involved in the Olympic Games and the international community," the International Olympic Committee and the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee said in a statement on March 24.
Cannes Film Festival
The 2020 Cannes Film Festival has been delayed after President Emmanuel Macron of France put the nation on a lockdown Tuesday.
Elton John
Just 10 days before it was to begin, legendary pop star Elton John has postponed 19 dates of his “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour. The dates were apart of the North American leg of the tour.
Kelly Clarkson
In addition to suspending production on her talk show, Kelly Clarkson has delayed the opening of her Las Vegas residency.
Trevor Noah tour
Trevor Noah announced late Friday the 13th that his tour would be postponed for the next month amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Louisiana Primary
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards granted the delay the state's presidential primary election amid coronavirus concerns.
"We're one of the few states that is supposed to have an election in early April, which we think could potentially be the height of some of this in Louisiana," Christina Stephens, an Edwards spokeswoman, told The Advocate. "Our poll workers are by large elderly, over the age of 70 and we think it is unsafe for them to be monitoring the election. We don't think we would have enough poll workers...and we think we should be discouraging people from congregating in that way."
The election will be delayed by two months.
NCAA Championship
All remaining NCAA championship games have been canceled, NCAA Director of Communication Stacey Osburn said in a statement Thursday.
The cancellation includes not only basketball, but all winter and spring sports.
2020 Masters Tournament
Officials announced the postponement of the 2020 Masters Tournament Friday.
"Unfortunately, the ever-increasing risks associated with the widespread Coronavirus COVID-19 have led us to a decision that undoubtedly will be disappointing to many, although I am confident is appropriate under these unique circumstances," Fred Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, said in a statement. "Considering the latest information and expert analysis, we have decided at this time to postpone the Masters Tournament, the Augusta National Women's Amateur and the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals.
“Ultimately, the health and well-being of everyone associated with these events and the citizens of the Augusta community led us to this decision. We hope this postponement puts us in the best position to safely host the Masters Tournament and our amateur events at some later date.”
St. Patrick’s Day parades and festivals
Concerns about the growing threat of the coronavirus has led to the cancellation of parades in Chicago, Boston and elsewhere. Internationally, the signature celebrations in Dublin and throughout Ireland were canceled Monday. The wildly popular celebration in Savannah, Georgia, was also canceled.
Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall
The Metropolitan Opera has canceled performances and rehearsals through March 31 because of the coronavirus.
The move was announced Thursday, one day after President Donald Trump announced a suspension of travel to the U.S. from Europe for 30 days starting Friday.
Many of the Met's singers and conductors travel regularly from Europe. Soprano Anna Netrebko posted on Instagram on Wednesday that she would not be traveling to New York for performances of Puccini's “Tosca” that had been scheduled to start March 26.
Seattle Comic Con
The Emerald City Comic Con announced the Seattle Comic Con would be postponed from next week to an undisclosed date in the summer.
“The team works their hardest to do right by the thousands of fans that come together in Seattle. We want to create a space for you to gather, be yourselves and make memories with those who matter to you most,” according to the event’s website.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Rolling Stone reported the induction ceremony for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has been postponed, according to a statement from Rock and Roll Hall of Fame President Joel Peresman.
“We are very disappointed to announce the postponement of this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony,” Peresman said. “Our first concern is to the health and safety of our attendees and artists and we are complying to the direction of the local and state authorities and common sense. We look forward to rescheduling the ceremony and will make that announcement at the earliest convenience.”
The ceremony was scheduled for May 2 at Public Hall in Cleveland. Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode, the Doobie Brothers, Whitney Houston, T-Rex and the Notorious B.I.G. were scheduled to be inducted.
Broadway goes black
All of the Broadway theatres went black at 5 p.m. March 12, by order of Governor Andrew Cuomo. Performances will resume during the week of April 13. There were various performance art centers and organizations that closed its doors during the rising global coronavirus pandemic.
“Our top priority has been and will continue to be the health and well-being of Broadway theatregoers and the thousands of people who work in the theatre industry every day, including actors, musicians, stagehands, ushers, and many other dedicated professionals,” said Charlotte St. Martin, president of the Broadway League, in a statement.
Wendy Williams, Jimmy Fallon and more daytime and late-night talk shows
"The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," "Late Night with Seth Meyers," and "The Wendy Williams Show," all based in New York, have suspended production after initially taping some shows without studio audiences, Deadline reported.
“The safety and well-being of our employees is our top priority,” a memo to staff of “The Wendy Williams Show” said, according to Deadline. “Considering the current escalation of the Coronavirus, production will be put on hold, indefinitely. However, the office will remain open for you to pick up any materials or personal items. In place of live shows we will air repeats and we will continue to monitor the situation with the CDC and city officials to determine the best time to return and produce live shows again. Thank you for everything you do and please stay safe!”
CBS took a similar measure with “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.”
“The Late Show has postponed production on the three original episodes scheduled for next week, which lead into a previously scheduled hiatus,” the network said in a statement. “We will continue to monitor the situation closely with plans to return on Monday, March 30.”
Cher
Credit: Slaven Vlasic
Credit: Slaven Vlasic
Cher postponed the remainder of her “Here We Go Again” Tour with new dates from September to December.
"I'm heartbroken, but the health of my fans and my touring family comes first. The shows have been really special but, nothing is more important than everybody's safety. I’m excited to see everyone when we’re back out on the road,” the singer said in a press statement.
Madonna
Madonna canceled two March shows in Paris due to restrictions imposed by the virus outbreak, according to Live Nation. France has banned gatherings of over 1,000 people as the number of confirmed cases rise.
Pearl Jam
Seattle-based Pearl Jam announced it will postpone its North American tour dates.
"As residents of the city of Seattle, we've been hit hard and have witnessed firsthand how quickly these disastrous situations can escalate," the band tweeted Monday. "Our kids' schools have closed along with universities and businesses."
Credit: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File
Credit: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File
“Unfortunately, communing in large groups is a huge part of what we do as a band and the tour we’ve been busy planning for months is now in jeopardy ... We have and will always keep the safety and well-being of our supporters as top priority. So it is with deep frustration and regret that we are forced to make this most unfortunate of announcements.”
SXSW
SXSW, the Austin, Texas, music, film and technology festival, has been canceled amid coronavirus concerns.
"We are devastated to share this news with you. 'The show must go on' is in our DNA, and this is the first time in 34 years that the March event will not take place. We are now working through the ramifications of this unprecedented situation," a spokesperson for the event said in a statement.
“As recently as (last) Wednesday, Austin Public Health stated that ‘there’s no evidence that closing SXSW or any other gatherings will make the community safer.’ However, this situation evolved rapidly, and we honor and respect the City of Austin’s decision. We are committed to do our part to help protect our staff, attendees, and fellow Austinites,” the statement continued.
“We will continue to work hard to bring you the unique events you love. Though it’s true that our March 2020 event will no longer take place in the way that we intended, we continue to strive toward our purpose – helping creative people achieve their goals.”
Organizers are “exploring options to reschedule the event” and working on a virtual experience for 2020 festival participants, the statement said.