How to watch BLACKPINK's 'The Virtual' concert on 'PUBG Mobile'

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If you've missed the news, PUBG Mobile partnered with K-Pop queens BLACKPINK to host its comeback after a two-year hiatus. The group will perform in the game starting this weekend. "The Virtual" concert will take place on the North and South America PUBG Mobile servers on July 22 to 23 and July 29 to 30. The rest of the world can experience the concert from July 23 to 24 and July 30 to 31.

Head to the Events section in the app to pre-load and pre-register for the concert. Select "The Virtual" and then press "Go." You'll see the "Concert Pre-Registration" option there. Tap on "Pre-register and download" to pre-load the event and unlock exclusive rewards, including one Classic Crate Coupon, 10 Silver, and one Supply Crate Coupon. Pre-loading the event is available until July 22.

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The Weeknd will host an AR virtual concert on TikTok on Aug. 7

For the first time, TikTok will be hosting an augmented-reality, live-streamed concert featuring Grammy Award-winning Canadian singer The Weeknd. He will be performing songs from his newest hit album After Hours. "The Weeknd Experience" is brought together by TikTok together with XO, Republic Records and virtual concert startup Wave. It will stream exclusively on the platform over at the @tiktok account on Friday, August 7, at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT. Fans can expect to see 3D renderings and picture-in-picture video used to create what's going to be an immersive live stream. And like with other TikTok live streams, viewers can interact in real-time, too.

The event will raise funds for the Equal Justice Initiative, which supports racial equality. Fans can donate directly from the app leading up to and during the show. TikTok said it would match the funds "up to a generous amount." And those who want to remember the experience can buy exclusive merchandise from August 6 until 10 only, with proceeds from the sales going to the Equal Justice Initiative.

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Bell Media is the Canadian partner for 'One World: Together at Home' digital event

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Global Citizen and the World Health Organization partnered with Lady Gaga for an international two-hour live concert that is meant to celebrate the healthcare workers on the front lines of the pandemic. The star-studded, Lady Gaga-curated "One World: Together at Home" benefit concert is happening on April 18 and will air live on at 8 pm ET on CTV, CTV2, TSN, CP24, MUCH, MTV, and in french on VRAK. Bell Media is a Canadian partner for the virtual concert. iHeartRadio Canada will live-stream the event through its mobile app and radio stations. It will also be streamed on almost every major streaming service. The partnership with Bell means the performance will be available on-demand in English and French on Crave as well as on the CTV app and website after the live simulcast.

Aside from Lady Gaga, you can expect performances from the likes of Coldplay's Chris Martin, Elton John, Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Paul McCartney, Lizzo, to name a few. Late-night hosts Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, and Stephen Colbert will be hosting the event. 

Taylor Swift brings reputation Stadium Tour to Netflix

You may or may not have made Taylor Swift’s reputation Stadium Tour, but you get to see the show through the power of streaming. Netflix will be streaming the last show of the tour’s U.S. leg on New Year’s Eve, December 31. As Netflix describes it, “This epic concert film features pyro, fireworks, multiple stages, and, of course, a 63 foot cobra named Karyn.” Better tell all the Swifties in your life. Who are we kidding though? They probably already know and have the date marked by now.