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09.12.2020 / 00:33

Details released on how to apply for the B.C. recovery benefit

BC NDP pledges $1,000 in COVID-19 relief to certain families if re-elected “If we were to wait until the 2020 tax returns people would not get the support until much later. People need the help now,” Finance Minister Selina Robinson said.“This is about recognizing that you could be an electrician married to a hairstylist and the impacts of COVID have been significant in terms of your ability to do Christmas the way you would like to.”British Columbians receiving income assistance and disability assistance will be eligible for the benefit.

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Coronavirus: Applications to open for B.C. employment relief on May 1

More than a month after announcing an employment benefit during the COVID-19 pandemic, the B.C. government is set to open applications on May 1.

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Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, Jennifer Lopez Appear on One World: Together at Home Album

Global Citizen has shared the soundtrack to the One World: Together at Home broadcast, a livestreamed event in support of the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for the World Health Organization. The 79-song album featuring live performances from the event is out now via Universal; all streaming revenue from the compilation will also be donated to the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund. Take a listen to the album below.

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Cyndi Lauper, Troye Sivan, More to Perform for Stonewall Inn Livestream Benefit Concert

The Stonewall Inn and World of Wonder Productions have announced “The Stonewall Inn Gives Back!,” a livestream concert event set to take place this Thursday, April 23 at 8 p.m. Eastern to benefit LGBTQ+ nightlife workers directly impacted by COVID-19. The concert, which will take place on the WOWPresents YouTube channel, will feature performances by Cyndi Lauper, Troye Sivan, Rufus Wainwright, Kim Petras, Allie X, MUNA, and many more. Check out more details for the show below.

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Sharon Van Etten Joining Fountains of Wayne for Adam Schlesinger Tribute

As a tribute to their late bandmate Adam Schlesinger—who died on April 1 of COVID-19 complications—Fountains of Wayne will reunite for their first live performance in seven years. The reunion is taking place on the JERSEY 4 JERSEY coronavirus relief benefit concert on April 22. They’ll be joined by Sharon Van Etten, who will fill in on bass and backing vocals.

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Watch Billie Eilish Cover Bobby Hebb’s “Sunny” on One World: Together at Home

Today, Billie Eilish joined the ranks of Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, Kacey Musgraves, Stevie Wonder, and numerous other artists who are participating in Global Citizen’s One World: Together at Home broadcast to support frontline workers and the World Health Organization. Alongside her brother FINNEAS, she sang the Bobby Hebb soul classic “Sunny.” Watch it happen below.

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Watch Christine and the Queens on One World: Together at Home

Christine and the Queens’ Héloïse Letissier was among the performers on Global Citizen’s all-star One World: Together at Home broadcast. She sang “People, I’ve been sad” and “Mountains (we met)” from her new La vita nuova EP. Watch both performances below.

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Watch Kacey Musgraves Perform “Rainbow” on One World: Together at Home

Kacey Musgraves was one of many musicians to perform during One World: Together at Home broadcast to benefit frontline workers and the World Health Organization. Musgraves did a live rendition of “Rainbow” from her album Golden Hour. Check it out below.

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Watch Lady Gaga Perform “Smile” on One World: Together at Home

Lady Gaga was just one of many artists to perform during Global Citizen’s One World: Together at Home broadcast to benefit frontline workers and the World Health Organization. During her set, Lady Gaga performed Charlie Chaplin’s song “Smile,” which was popularized by Nat King Cole. Watch it happen below.

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Watch Lady Gaga, Others on the One World: Together at Home Coronavirus Relief Concert

Today, Global Citizen is holding One World: Together at Home, a special broadcast to celebrate and support frontline healthcare workers in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The two part broadcast begins with a six-hour digital livestream at 2 p.m. Eastern before a special televised broadcast at 8 p.m. Eastern, which will air on ABC, NBC, CBS, iHeartMedia, and other platforms. Check out the livestream below.

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Bon Iver Share New Song “PDLIF”: Listen

Bon Iver are back with a new song called “PDLIF,” which is an abbreviation for “Please Don’t Live in Fear.” Listen to it below. Proceeds from the song will go to Direct Relief, who offer support to health care workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Florence and the Machine Share New Song “Light of Love”: Listen

Florence and the Machine have shared a previously unreleased song from the sessions for 2018’s High as Hope. The track is called “Light of Love,” and Florence Welch said she’s releasing it “as a little token of [her] love.” Welch also said she plans to donate all her proceeds from the song to the United Kingdom’s Intensive Care Society. Hear “Light of Love” below.

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That Thing You Do! Cast to Reunite for Benefit Livestream and Adam Schlesinger Tribute

The Wonders, the fictional band from the 1996 Tom Hanks movie That Thing You Do!, are reuniting for a benefit livestream. The show will broadcast on YouTube this Friday, April 17 at 7 p.m. Eastern. All four members of the band, as well as co-star Liv Tyler, will provide commentary. Find an announcement from Ethan Embry (who portrayed bassist T.B. Player) below.

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Iceage Share New Song “Lockdown Blues”: Listen

Iceage have shared a new song, “Lockdown Blues.” It was written in the wake of the social distancing measures put in place by countries worldwide in an effort to combat the spread of coronavirus. All proceeds from Bandcamp sales of the new song will benefit Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders). Check out a lyric video below.

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Listen to Mavis Staples and Jeff Tweedy’s New Song “All in It Together”

Mavis Staples has shared a new single “All in It Together.” It’s produced by her frequent collaborator Jeff Tweedy, who also plays guitar and sings backing vocals on the track. Proceeds from the song will go toward My Block, My Hood, My City—a Chicago organization helping senior citizens get essentials that they may need to fight COVID-19. Hear “All in It Together” below.

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Hiss Golden Messenger Release Live Album to Benefit Durham, North Carolina Schools: Listen

Hiss Golden Messenger have released a new live album that they recorded at Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro, North Carolina last year. And, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the band is donating all proceeds from the album to North Carolina’s Durham Public Schools Foundation. Listen to Forward, Children below.

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Father John Misty Releases New Live Album Off-Key in Hamburg: Listen

Father John Misty has released Off-Key in Hamburg, a live album recorded at the Hamburg Elbphilharmonie on August 8, 2019. The 20-track album finds Josh Tillman backed by his touring band along with German orchestra Neue Philharmonie Frankfurt. All proceeds from the release go to the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund. Check out the live version of “Holy Shit” below and purchase the album over at Bandcamp.

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