The Latest “Bachelor” spinoff “Listen to Your Heart” got off to a relatively slow start on Monday night, up against stiff competition like “The Voice” on NBC and “9-1-1” and a “Tiger King” special on Fox. 23 more words
via TV Ratings: ‘The Bachelor’ Spinoff ‘Listen to Your Heart’ Off to Slow Start — Variety
Former President Barack Obama has endorsed Joe Biden, as the Democratic Party unites around the presumptive nominee and looks toward the general election. Obama’s endorsement, via video, comes a day after Biden’s last remaining rival, Sen. 22 more words
The Cannes Film Festival won’t take place in June, after all, due to the coronavirus pandemic, but organizers continue to explore different options for 2020. “Following the French President’s statement, on Monday, April 13th, we acknowledged that the postponement of the 73rd International Cannes Film Festival, initially considered for the end of June to the…
via Cannes Film Festival Won’t Take Place in June, but Continues to Explore Options — Variety
The National Association of Theatre Owners has cautioned studios against shortening the movie release window, pointing to a study showing reduced potential revenues for the studios. 34 more words
via Theater Owners Caution Studios Over Shorter Release Windows — Variety
WWE will be allowed to continue filming its weekly television shows after Florida governor Ron DeSantis declared the sports entertainment brand is an “essential business” amid the state’s stay-at-home order caused by the coronavirus pandemic. 24 more words
via WWE Deemed ‘Essential Business’ in Florida, Allowed to Resume TV Production — Variety
The postponed Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival has unveiled its lineup of 226 films but has not yet set dates for the festival. The 26th edition of the Toronto-based festival had been slated for April 30-May 10 with the lineup announcement coming on March 24. 11 more words
via Postponed Hot Docs Festival Unveils Lineup Without Screening Dates — Variety
The search for a superstar must continue. After taking some time to make the decision on how to proceed with “American Idol” as it heads into what should have been its live, shiny floor studio portion of the season, ABC has confirmed that it will continue via remote performances. 9 more words
via ‘American Idol’ to Continue Via First-Ever At-Home Remote Editions, ABC Confirms — Variety
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday that mass gatherings are not likely to be allowed for many months, as he outlined preconditions for a slow reopening of the state’s economy. 28 more words
via California Governor Says No Mass Gatherings For Foreseeable Future — Variety
The Tour de France, the world’s most famous bike race, will be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The new dates for the event are now Aug. 31 more words
via The Tour de France Postponed Due to Coronavirus Pandemic — Variety
Miley Cyrus is switching up her daily Instagram show “Bright Minded” for a one-week special to honor the heroes working the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. 33 more words
via Miley Cyrus to Highlight Heroes All Week on Instagram Show ‘Bright Minded’ — Variety
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