Evangeline Lilly has apologized for recently making dismissive statements regarding the coronavirus pandemic. The “Ant-Man and the Wasp” and “Lost” actor came under fire last week after making comments on social media that, despite the current health crisis, she would not be adhering to calls for social distancing and sheltering in place to slow the…
via Evangeline Lilly Apologizes for ‘Arrogant,’ ‘Insensitive’ Coronavirus Comments — Variety
For years, Bob Dylan fans have spoken in a sort of hushed awe about the longest song he ever released, “Highlands,” an album side-length 1997 track that ran 16 minutes and 31 seconds. 25 more words
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The U.K.’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the country’s Health Secretary Matt Hancock have both tested positive for coronavirus, the government said Friday. Their symptoms are described as mild, and they are self-isolating. 25 more words
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The famous street crossing outside London’s Abbey Road Studios has finally received a fresh coat of paint thanks to empty streets caused by the coronavirus lockdown. 33 more words
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ABC is shuffling the schedule of “American Idol” amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The broadcaster will air pre-taped episodes on both March 29 and April 5 rather than airing both episodes in the same week. 22 more words
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While Disneyland and Walt Disney World had initially planned to close through March in an effort to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and comply with shelter-in-place guidelines, the U.S. 28 more words
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Google and parent Alphabet are pitching in to help small businesses, health organizations and governments dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. The internet company has earmarked more than $800 million for coronavirus relief, about three-fourths of which ($610 million) is in the form of Google Ad credits to small and midsize businesses and governmental orgs, Alphabet…
via Google Commits $800 Million, Mostly in Ad Credits, to Coronavirus Relief Efforts — Variety
After “First Man,” Ryan Gosling is taking on another astronaut movie. The actor will produce and star in “Project Hail Mary” with MGM in negotiations to acquire the project, based on the upcoming Andy Weir novel. 22 more words
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Those hoping to escape to the beach this weekend after being pent up at home are out of luck. On Friday, Los Angeles County ordered the closure of beaches and hiking trails, hoping to avoid the crowds that could cause the spread of the coronavirus. 12 more words
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WarnerMedia will pledge $100 million in relief to workers affected by wide production shutdowns in film and television, CEO John Stankey said in a Friday staff memo obtained by Variety. 28 more words
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