High on the list of things that nobody could have predicted just a few weeks ago is the emergence of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo as a buzzy daytime TV draw. 27 more words

via How the Coronavirus Crisis Turned Governor Andrew Cuomo Into a TV Sensation (Column) — Variety

John Callahan, a soap opera star on “All My Children,” died on Saturday morning after suffering a stroke at his Palm Springs, Calif., home on Friday. 34 more words

via John Callahan, ‘All My Children’ Soap Opera Star, Dies at 66 — Variety

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across the globe, Hollywood has been brought to a standstill. TV and movie productions have been put on hold, as the industry — along with millions in other businesses — is social distancing. 21 more words

via Ridley Scott Blasts Donald Trump’s Response to Coronavirus: ‘He’s a Nutcase, Isn’t He?’ — Variety

When HBO officially classified “Watchmen” as a limited series, the pay cabler’s competitors groaned. That’s because it made what was already a jam-packed and competitive limited series category even more stuffed this Emmy season. 23 more words

via Emmy Awards’ Limited Series Race Gets a Shakeup in the Wake of the Coronavirus — Variety

While most of the entertainment and live event industries have shut down of late, WWE has forged ahead with its weekly TV programming amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. 30 more words

via WWE Exec Stephanie McMahon Breaks Down Company’s Coronavirus Measures — Variety

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

via Bob Dylan Releases 17-Minute Song About JFK Assassination — Variety

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

via U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson Tests Positive for Coronavirus — Variety

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

via Iconic Beatles Abbey Road Crossing Gets a Fresh Coat of Paint Thanks to Coronavirus — Variety

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

via ‘American Idol’ Shifts Schedule on ABC as Live Shows Remain in Question — Variety