Stars Like Post Malone, Chris Brown Raked in Millions From COVID Grants

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Even Nickleback got $2 million from the program. But how those stars spent the money remains unclear.

Published Aug. 11 2023 3:32PM EDT

"Rapper Post Malone arrives at the iHeartRadio MuchMusic Video Awards (MMVA) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. — Mark Blinch/REUTERS / Reuters

As COVID-19 ravaged the entertainment industry in 2021, the Shuttered Venue Operations Grant shelled out billions to keep movie theaters, museums and talent agencies alive.

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Stars Like Post Malone, Chris Brown Raked in Millions From COVID Grants

Even Nickleback got $2 million from the program. But how those stars spent the money remains unclear.

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Erik Uebelacker