The Venice Film Festival is forging ahead with preparations for the September 2-12 event despite coronavirus concerns, and ruling out the possibility that the fest could go digital — at least not in its entirety. 24 more words
via Venice Film Festival Rules Out Digital Option (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety
Larry David has curbed his enthusiasm for Bernie Sanders, saying he thinks it’s time for the Vermont senator to bow out of the 2020 Democratic presidential primary race. 34 more words
via Larry David Thinks Bernie Sanders “Should Drop Out” Of Presidential Race — Deadline
Cedric the Entertainer is teaming up with some of his famous friends and Def Comedy Jam for a coronavirus fundraiser called “Healing Through Laughter.” The Neighborhood star will be joined by fellow comics Chris Tucker, Adele Givens, Spice Adams, Corey Holcomb, D.L. 16 more words
Facing the toughest two weeks of the coronavirus pandemic ahead, President Donald Trump used his platform today to remind everyone that it’s Palm Sunday, which begins Holy Week, the final week of Lent. 24 more words
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Tom Dempsey, who was born without toes on his right foot but became a lethal long-distance kicker in the NFL because of that, died Saturday from coronavirus complications. 29 more words
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Democratic presidential frontrunner Joe Biden said Sunday on ABC’s This Week that the upcoming Democratic convention may have to be done via remote connections. “Well, we’re going to have to do a convention, may have to do a virtual convention,” the former vice president and 2020 Democratic presidential frontrunner said on ABC News’ “This Week.”…
via Joe Biden: Democratic National Convention May Have To Be “Virtual” Event — Deadline
There’s a terrible COVID-19 death toll in New York state. But Governor Andrew Cuomo suggested that his area may be hitting the disease’s apex and could begin leveling out. 30 more words
Rob Lowe may be a former Ohio resident, but he hasn’t forgotten his roots. On Sunday, Gov. Mike DeWine shared a message from Lowe on his Twitter page. 37 more words
via Rob Lowe Sends Message Of Support To His Fellow Ohioians On Quarantine — Deadline
Fashion and celebrity photographer Victor Skrebneski, who photographed personalities including Orson Welles, Cindy Crawford, David Bowie and Bette Davis and shot glamorous photos for the Chicago Film Festival, died Saturday of cancer in Chicago. 25 more words
via Victor Skrebneski, Celebrity Photographer, Dies at 90 — Variety
Disgraced comedian Louis C.K. has returned with a surprise stand-up special, after admitting to several accounts of sexual misconduct in the 2010s. He was one of the first men in Hollywood whose behavior came to light during the #MeToo movement, but he started to re-emerge in comedy clubs in 2018 with new material. He jokes…
via Louis C.K. Downplays His Sexual Misconduct in Controversial New Special — Variety
