MLB delays opening day for baseball

Major League Baseball will delay opening day by at least 2 weeks and will suspend the rest of the spring training schedule in response to the coronavirus.

Chris Stapleton reschedules upcoming shows amid coronavirus outbreak

The announcement comes the same day as UT postponed all events at the Frank Erwin Center, including Stapleton's show which was scheduled for tonight, March 12. 

Events at Frank Erwin Center, Bass Concert Hall postponed due to coronavirus concerns

On Thursday, in a press conference held by UT leaders, it was announced that all events at the Frank Erwin Center would be postponed immediately. According to a Facebook post by the Center, no immediate decision has been made on when events will resume. 

Tom Hanks says he and wife Rita Wilson have coronavirus

Actor Tom Hanks announced he and his wife Rita Wilson tested positive for coronavirus on his Instagram Wednesday. 

Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison in landmark #MeToo case

Harvey Weinstein is back in court Wednesday for the final act of the rape trial that landed him behind bars: a sentencing hearing where the once-powerful film producer will learn just how long he’ll stay in prison for his landmark #MeToo conviction.

Former NFL star Rob Gronkowski signs with WWE

The former New England Patriots player will make his pro wrestling debut on the March 20 episode of “SmackDown.”

Houston Rodeo canceled after local COVID-19 cases

For the first time in 88 years, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has been canceled after 14 local COVID-19 cases.

Austin community steps up to help each other after SXSW cancelation

Canceling SXSW has affected many in the Austin community, but for some, it's a chance to lean on their community for help and for businesses to give back.

Violet Crown Theatre to still screen films after SXSW cancelation

The Violet Crown is debuting “Feels Good Man,” a documentary about the internet meme, Pepe the Frog, and his battle to take back his image from those who used it for their own purposes. 

Several Broadway shows offer discounts to fill seats

As coronavirus fears are starting to affect everything from sports to the movie business, some Broadway plays are offering steep discounts to encourage people to fill seats.

Travis County Commisioners Court considering canceling Rodeo Austin

Fears over the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus outbreak are causing authorities to take extra precautions with mass gatherings and events.

Coronavirus hits the global box office – hard

Frightened people are foregoing enclosed spaces like movie theaters and opting to stay home, and entertainment companies have been forced to react.

'Exorcist' actor Max von Sydow dies at age 90

Max von Sydow, the self-described “shy boy”-turned-actor who played the priest in the horror classic “The Exorcist,” has died.