NATIONAL: Bustld, an online wedding-planning resource, recently launched a new service called LoveStream. LoveStream is a virtual wedding platform that allows couples to livestream their big day to family and friends with one-click stream access, eliminating the need to download an app, log in, or mess with the mute button. Guests can comment along with the stream and sign a virtual guestbook. LAS VEGAS: Dance music festival Electric Daisy Carnival will take place May 21-23, 2021, at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The Insomniac-produced event was canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic; all tickets will be honored for the 2021 dates. LOS ANGELES: Adam Burke is the new president and CEO of the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board. Burke has served as the board's chief operating officer since 2016; he previously worked as senior vice president of customer loyalty for Hilton Worldwide. NEW YORK: Keke Palmer will host the 2020 MTV VMAs, airing live on Aug. 30 at 8 p.m. ET. Performers will include BTS, Doja Cat, and J Balvin, and Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga lead the year's nominations with nine each. The award show will take place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn—the first major award show to be held in-person since the COVID-19 pandemic began. WASHINGTON, DC: Nonprofit organization Kids Fashion Week DMV will host a virtual runway show on Aug. 16. Hosted by Real Housewives of the Potomac star Ashley Darby, the event features children ages 6 to 16 working as models, designers, photographers, hosts, and executives. |