Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul has tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the first U.S. senator to contract coronavirus. His office announced the diagnosis on Twitter Sunday morning, saying he is asymptomatic and currently in quarantine. 23 more words
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The International Olympics Committee will take a month to decide whether the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics can proceed as planned, given the global spread of coronavirus, a move that would potentially wreak havoc on the fortunes of hundreds of athletes, the media industry and the plans of many big-spending advertisers. 7 more words
via Olympics Organizers Mull Postponement of Tokyo 2020 Games — Variety
Harvey Weinstein has tested positive for COVID-19, and has been put into isolation in New York state prison, according to a report from a local newspaper. 33 more words
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“Game of Thrones” star Sophie Turner seemed to take a shot at Evangeline Lilly and other people not social distancing during the coronavirus quarantine. “Stay inside, don’t be f—ing stupid, even if you count your freedom over — I don’t know, what is it — your health,” she said during an Instagram Live video on…
via Sophie Turner Takes Swipe at Evangeline Lilly, Slams People Not Social Distancing — Variety
SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris has issued a video detailing the union’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. “Make no mistake: We are in this together,” she said. 33 more words
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The Australian federal government has ordered all cinemas in the country to close, as an additional measure against the spread of the deadly coronavirus. The order was made on Sunday evening local time and takes effect from noon on Monday. 17 more words
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Andy Cohen, the host of Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live” talk show, has tested positive for COVID-19, he announced on Instagram Friday. Earlier in the day, Cohen had talked to Variety about hosting the show from his apartment in New York City as of this Sunday, but for now, those plans are on hold, a…
via Andy Cohen Has Tested Positive for Coronavirus — Variety
Seth Meyers is jumping back in the pool with the other late-night hosts working to get content out to fans while the coronavirus epidemic makes traditional late-night shows difficult to produce. 28 more words
via Seth Meyers Plans New ‘Closer Look’ Segments Via YouTube — Variety
The Broadway League and the Unions of Broadway have reached an emergency relief agreement to aid Broadway actors and crew members after the coronavirus pandemic forced all Broadway shows to go dark. 25 more words
via Broadway League, Unions Reach Emergency Coronavirus Relief Agreement — Variety
The message to the general public right now is clear: stay at home. As the coronavirus pandemic spreads, Los Angeles has implemented a “safer at home” order, New York mandated that all non-essential businesses keep workers at home and countless public venues have been shut down around the world. 8 more words
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