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The coronavirus has shuttered daily life around the world and is claiming more lives every day. In the US, some figures estimate that up to 70% of people will eventually get the flu-like illness if the spread isn’t slowed. Celebrities falling victim to the virus are doing their part by bringing awareness to its symptoms …
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Ever since the ’50s, when the motion-picture industry felt existentially threatened by the rise of television (much as forces within it today feel existentially threatened by the rise of streaming), the movies have found ways to entice people into theaters with added benefits. 3D was the original P.T. Barnum attraction (the golden age of 3D …
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The Big Ten blinked first. The conference became the first in the Power 5 to cancel its 2020 football season on Monday, the Detroit Free Press reported. Facing concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, the league’s presidents voted 12-2 to not play fall sports, according to the report — with only Nebraska and Iowa voting to …
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Metallica won’t let a pandemic make it fade to black. The heavy metal band announced Monday that it will be hitting the stage for the first time this year in a one-night performance airing exclusively at drive-in theaters Aug. 29. The rock legends will perform a full set to an empty theater, but the performance …
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The upcoming fourth installment of Noah Hawley’s FX anthology series “Fargo,” headlined by Chris Rock, will debut Sept. 27 with its first two episodes, directed by Hawley, airing back-to-back. Originally slated to premiere April 19, Season 4 of “Fargo” was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic, which shut down production on the show in mid-March. The …
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The Magic Kingdom will soon close earlier. Following a multi-month closure due to the coronavirus pandemic beginning in late March, the Walt Disney World theme parks reopened on July 11. Now, less than a month later, the amusement park giant plans to take a step back, shortening hours beginning next month. The news was revealed …
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Antonio Banderas has tested positive for COVID-19, the “Mask of Zorro” star revealed in a tweet on Monday. The actor, who is celebrating his 60th birthday Monday, captioned a lengthy note to his fans, “Quiero contaros lo siguiente…,” which translates in English to, “I want to tell you all the following …” In the note …
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Alyssa Milano’s TV show with Tony Danza — “Who’s the Boss?” — is coming back. The sequel takes place 30 years later. Taking place now is her recovery from COVID-19. How she got it, not sure. How she got rid of it, she’s sure. The “Charmed” star charmed docs by subsequently helping to “brew a …
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It’s been two weeks since a botched charity concert featuring The Chainsmokers drew the wrath of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and struggling Southampton restaurateurs say they’re still paying the price. Eatery owners in the posh beach town say they’ve been fielding visits from an array of state and local officials as often as twice a day …
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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sarah Hyland (@sarahhyland) on Aug 8, 2020 at 2:23pm PDT Sarah Hyland and Wells Adams celebrated their wedding day a bit differently Saturday, in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic putting their nuptials on hold. “A couple, a pandemic, & a postponed wedding: A series,” the …
The coronavirus has shuttered daily life around the world and is claiming more lives every day. In the US, some figures estimate that up to 70% of people will eventually get the flu-like illness if the spread isn’t slowed. Celebrities falling victim to the virus are doing their part by bringing awareness to its symptoms …
