Thai film maker Thanakorn Pongsuwan, best known for 2009 film “Fireball,” died on Friday. He was 46. His death was not caused by the coronavirus outbreak, though his last rites will be affected. 25 more words
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The Society of London Theatre (SOLT), the industry body that represents West End theaters, has confirmed that London’s world-renowned theater district will remain closed until June due to the coronavirus crisis. 27 more words
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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
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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
via Tom Dempsey Dies: NFL Kicker Held Longest Field Goal Record For 43 Years, Was 73 — Deadline
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
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