Since Broadway theaters are closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast of “Hamilton” turned everyone’s home into the room where it happened. 34 more words
via ‘Hamilton’ Cast Reunites on John Krasinski’s Web Show — Variety
U.S. equities markets are starting the week with a rally driven by hopeful signs that the spread of the coronavirus outbreak may be slowing in response to aggressive social distancing measures. 27 more words
via U.S. Markets Rally Amid Hopes That Pandemic Spread is Slowing — Variety
“American Idol” and CBS’s country music special “ACM Presents: Our Country” vied for first place in a relatively quiet night for TV ratings, as “The Rookie” drew more Live+Same Day viewers than it has ever done before. 23 more words
via TV Ratings: ‘The Rookie’ Draws Series High Audience, ‘American Idol’ Tops Sunday — Variety
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is making yet another series at Starz. The producer, who signed a massive multi-series overall deal with Starz back in 2018, is one of the creative minds behind “Black Mafia Family,” a drama which has received the greenlight at the premium cabler. 13 more words
via Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson Series ‘Black Mafia Family’ Greenlit at Starz — Variety
J.K. Rowling has joined the slew of stars and public figures to come forward with coronavirus diagnoses. Rowling shared on Twitter Monday that although she has not been formally tested for the virus, she has experienced all of the symptoms of COVID-19 over the past two weeks, including respiratory problems. 8 more words
via J.K. Rowling Reveals She Has ‘Fully Recovered’ From Coronavirus Symptoms — Variety
Actress Honor Blackman, best known for her portrayal of Bond girl Pussy Galore in “Goldfinger” and her recurring role in the TV series “The Avengers,” died of natural causes on Sunday. 30 more words
via Honor Blackman, ‘Goldfinger’s’ Pussy Galore, Dies at 94 — Variety
When director Jon M. Chu needed to build the sets for Apple TV’s “Home Before Dark” he called on longtime collaborator Nelson Coates. The show is inspired by the real-life story of Hidle Lysiak, the young journalist who stumbles across a crime scene and scoops the town paper on a murder investigation. 6 more words
James Drury, best known for starring in the long-running Western series “The Virginian,” died Monday of natural causes. He was 85. His assistant, Karen Lindsey, posted the news on Facebook: “It is with immense sadness that I let you all know that James Drury, our beloved Virginian and dear friend passed away this morning of…
via James Drury, Star of Western Series ‘The Virginian,’ Dies at 85 — Variety
The cast of beloved ’90s sitcom “The Nanny” joined forces via Zoom on Monday for a table read of the show’s pilot, bringing fans nostalgia and entertainment in self-isolation. 28 more words
via ‘The Nanny’ Cast Reunites for Virtual Table Read of Pilot Episode — Variety
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been placed in intensive care as he battles to defeat the coronavirus that has plagued him for more than 10 days. 30 more words
via U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson in Intensive Care as Coronavirus Struggle Worsens — Variety
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