UPDATE: “Good Morning America” will be airing a clip from “Elephants” on Monday honor of Earth Day on April 22. Meghan Markle, who narrates the documentary, will briefly appear in the clip, and will not be doing an interview. 21 more words
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Tom Hanks opened up about recovering from coronavirus and the symptoms he and his wife Rita Wilson endured while in Australia. The actor spoke with “The National Defense Radio Show” on Thursday about his and Wilson’s experiences, saying that it affected them in different ways. 14 more words
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Baldassare (Barney) Ales, a key executive at Motown Records during its 1960s prime and later its president, died of natural causes on Friday in Malibu, California, according to an announcement from his family. 24 more words
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Matthew Seligman, who played bass for David Bowie, died of coronavirus complications on Friday. He was 64. His longtime friend and fellow musician Thomas Dolby shared details about Seligman’s death in a Facebook post, saying he suffered a severe hemorrhagic stroke on Friday. 14 more words
via David Bowie Bassist Matthew Seligman Dies of Coronavirus Complications at 64 — Variety
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that cinemas might slowly be able to reopen in the coming months. The news, tucked into a larger set of guidelines detailing when — and how — the U.S. 23 more words
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New York City’s ambassador to the entertainment industry says “productive conversations” are underway to plan for a resumption of TV and film production and the live event industry as the nation cautiously eyes an end to the lockdown that has upended American life during the past month. 11 more words
The music video for the Cranberries’ “Zombie,” the 1994 political protest song written and sung by the late Dolores O’Riordan, has surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube. 31 more words
via The Cranberries ‘Zombie’ IRA Protest Anthem Tops 1 Billion Views on YouTube — Variety
During the 1997-98 NBA season, the Chicago Bulls allowed a film crew from NBA Entertainment to document what would be the last championship run for a historic team that included Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, head coach Phil Jackson and general manager Jerry Krause. 12 more words
via How ‘The Last Dance’ Director Told the Story of Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls — Variety
There are many stories to tell, from those who have had coronavirus to being a parent during these unprecedented times. Whether it is mask making to help those on the frontlines or using music to entertain and raise funds, the message is universal one: “We are all in this together.” This pandemic continues to impact…
Ranjit Chowdhry, an actor best known for playing Vikram in NBC’s “The Office,” died on Wednesday. He was 64. The Indian daily newspaper The Economic Times reported the news on Thursday. 28 more words
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