The rapid spread of the coronavirus has sparked a flurry of cancellations and postponements in the entertainment industry as safety concerns grow.
Adam Sandler became the latest star to pump the brakes on his public appearances, announcing Wednesday that he's postponing his upcoming stand-up comedy tour.
"We've been looking forward to this upcoming tour for a long time but after a lot of thought we have decided to postpone the March dates," Sandler tweeted Wednesday about his "Adam Sandler 100% Fresher Tour 2020."
He continued: "Stay safe, wash your hands, don’t make out with Schneider, and we will get through this like champs."
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"Survivor" followed suit. CBS says it will delay production by two months on the 41st season of "Survivor," due to begin filming in Fiji, and is tentatively planning to begin instead on May 19.
Survivor" is among many shows and events taking extra precautions amid the spread of coronavirus, which has claimed the lives of at least 4,591 people globally as of Wednesday.
Here are musicians, television shows, movies, award shows and festivals that have canceled or postponed events over safety concerns.
Television
'Riverdale'
Warner Bros. has temporarily shut down production on "Riverdale" in Vancouver after a team member came in contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus. The team member is receiving medical evaluation, Warner Bros. said.
'Amazing Race'
CBS has halted the filming of an upcoming season of “The Amazing Race,” its reality competition in which pairs sprint around the globe, after three episodes were completed. Before production paused, the Racers had traveled to England and Scotland, and three episodes had been shot. CBS confirmed that "no Racers or anyone on the production team traveling with them have contracted the virus, or shown symptoms, and we are not aware of anyone being exposed to it."
Movies
'No time To Die'
The release date for Daniel Craig's final James Bond film "No Time to Die" has been postponed until November amid the global coronavirus outbreak.
'Mission: Impossible VII'
Tom Cruise's "Mission Impossible VII" filming was halted in Venice, Italy following a coronavirus outbreak in the country. Paramount Studio announced in February the cessation of the planned three-week Venice shoot, which would have been the start of production for the action franchise which stars Cruise as death-defying IMF agent Ethan Hunt.
'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier'
USA TODAY confirmed a Deadline story on March 10 that Disney had shut down production of "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" in Prague after the Czech Republic city closed schools and instituted restrictions on events and travel. According to Deadline, the Disney+ series from Marvel, which mostly shoots in Atlanta, was filming in Prague for about a week.
Music
Coachella
Goldenvoice, the Los Angeles-based company that produces the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April, postponed the festival "at the direction of the County of Riverside and local health authorities." Coachella is being rescheduled for Oct. 9-11 and 16-18.
Stagecoach
Stagecoach, Coachella's country music counterpart, is also postponed until the fall. Originally slated to take place late April, Stagecoach will now take place Oct. 23-25.
Madonna
The pop star announced on her website Monday that her March 10-11 Madame X shows in Paris are cancelled now that France has banned events with more than 1,000 people in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Mariah Carey
Carey announced on Twitter on March 3 that she was rescheduling a March 10 concert in Hawaii because of the "evolving international travel restrictions" stemming from the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. She moved her Honolulu concert stop to Nov. 28, where she will perform her "special All I Want for Christmas Is You & Hits extravaganza for the first time ever in Hawaii!"
Pearl Jam
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band postponed their North American tour. "As residents of the city of Seattle, we’ve been hit hard and have witnessed firsthand how quickly these disastrous situations can escalate," the rock band tweeted. "It is with deep frustration and regret that we are forced to make this most unfortunate of announcements."
Pearl Jam added that the risk of continuing with the tour as scheduled is "too high for our comfort level" especially since there's "been no clear messages from our government regarding people’s safety and our ability to go to work."
Carols Santana
The Grammy-winning star announced he has canceled the European tour dates of his Miraculous 2020 World Tour. Refunds will be available through point of purchase. The tour was scheduled to start March 17 in Poland.
Miley Cyrus
The pop star, who was set to headline an Australian bushfire relief concert on March 13, released a statement Monday saying she's "no longer travelling to Australia for the show." In lieu of her performance, Cyrus vowed to make a donation to support bushfire victims, a cause close to her heart after Cyrus lost her Malibu home during the 2018 California wildfires.
Neil Young
The rocker pressed pause on his highly-anticipated Crazy Horse tour, citing his "older audience" as a concern. "The idea of announcing the tour and putting tickets on sale is questionable and needs to be thought through," he wrote on his website, Neil Young Archives.
Zac Brown Band
The band announced it was postponing the spring leg of its "The Owl Tour." In a social media post, the band said it made the decision "out of caution and due to increasing public health concerns." Tickets for the original dates will be honored at the rescheduled shows, which have yet to be announced.
Ciara
The Grammy-winning singer, who is pregnant, was set to perform in Texas at the grand opening of the new Fort Hood USO on March 19 but announced that the event is being postponed. The grand opening of the new Fort Hood USO will now take place in the summer and the concert will be rescheduled for later this year.
Slipknot
In March, the band's Knotfest announced on Twitter it was postponing this year's Japan festival due to "the current situation in connection with the coronavirus mandates" in the country. The festival was originally scheduled for March 20 and 21. The announcement stated that ticket holders can wait for the rescheduled dates, which are yet to be announced, or can wait for info on how to receive a refund.
Khalid
In February, Khalid postponed his upcoming "Free Spirit World Tour" shows in several Asian countries, citing recent advisories and travel restrictions. "Our highest priority remains the safety of Khalid’s fans, his team and everyone who has been working on these concerts," promoter AEG Presents Asia wrote in a statement on Feb. 13.
BTS
The Korean pop group was scheduled to kick off their "BTS Map of the Soul Tour" on April 11 in Seoul, South Korea, one of the hardest hit areas by the coronavirus.
Green Day
The rock band announced on social media on Feb. 28 that they're nixing their tour dates in Asia "due to the health + travel concerns with coronavirus." Green Day was scheduled to perform in Thailand, South Korea, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Japan and Taiwan starting in March as part of their "Hella Mega Tour."
Avril Lavigne
Lavigne was scheduled to begin the Asian leg of her "Head Above Water World Tour" in Shenzhen, China on April 23, but the star took announced on social media that the shows in Asian countries have been canceled. She was scheduled to perform in Japan, the Philippines, Taiwan, among other Chinese cities like Hong Kong and Shanghai from April 23- May 29. On March 5, Lavigne announced another set of cancellations in Europe.
Pentatonix
The a cappella pop group announced on Twitter that they will postpone the European leg of their World Tour, which was set for March 16 through April 8. The group added that they are working to rescheduling these performances and that fans should hold onto their tickets in the meantime.
Events and awards shows
GLAAD Awards
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation announced Wednesday the cancellation of the GLAAD Awards on March 19th in New York City. "Given our long-standing commitment to the safety of our members, sponsors, and guests, the #GLAADawards will no longer take place," the organization tweeted.
Night of Too Many Stars benefit
HBO announced Wednesday that the Jon Stewart-hosted live, all-star benefit for autism programs has been postponed for a future date. "Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs" was scheduled to take place on April 18 in New York City.
SXSW
The South by Southwest music, film and technology conference was canceled after the city of Austin declared a local disaster on March 6 to prevent the event from taking place, Austin Mayor Steve Adler said at a news conference, even though there have been no confirmed cases of the virus in the Austin area. Officials of SXSW described themselves as “devastated” by the development.
Ultra electronic dance music festival
The three-day event that draws thousands of people from around the world was set to begin March 20 at Miami’s downtown Bayfront Park, but city officials announced on March 5 that the electronic dance music festival has been postponed. Among the acts scheduled to perform were David Guetta, The Chainsmokers, Afrojack, Cash Cash, Martin Garrix and Galantis, according to the Ultra website.
RuPaul's DragCon LA
Organizers for RuPaul's DragCon LA announced Tuesday that the drag convention, scheduled for May, has been cancelled this year due to coronavirus concerns. The announcement, posted on the event's website, noted the convention will return in 2021 "better than ever." Organizers added they will be working with Eventbrite over the next seven days to issue refunds.
AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute
The American Film Institute said on March 7 it is postponing its 48th annual AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute honoring Julie Andrews in an apparent response to the new coronavirus outbreak. The organization originally planned to give Andrews, 84, its Life Achievement Award on April 25 in Los Angeles. The event will be rescheduled for early summer.
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Still happening
Country Music Awards
Officials with the Academy of Country Music Awards said in a statement Wednesday they were "closely monitoring" the spread of coronavirus. The awards show is set to take place April 5 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas with Keith Urban hosting.
iHeartRadio Music Awards
The iHeartRadio Music Awards will take place as scheduled on March 29 in Los Angeles, according to a statement sent to USA TODAY. Usher is set to host. "Our primary goal is always the safety our guests, employees and partners and we will continue to provide any relevant updates as they become available," the statement said.
Kids Choice Awards
Nickelodeon confirmed to USA TODAY Wednesday that the March 22 awards program will go on as scheduled with some "modifications to the show."
"We are in contact with health agencies for the latest information and guidance, and specialized cleaning and sanitation procedures will be implemented in production areas and the venue," Nickelodeon said in a statement, provided by spokesperson Ariana Urbont. "The safety and wellbeing of everyone involved – from our crew to vendors and guests – is our top priority."
Contributing: Gary Levin; Charles Trepany, Rasha Ali; Grace Hauck; The Associated Press; Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, Arizona Republic.
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