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Coronavirus: Queen To Call For “Self-Discipline And Resolve” In Rare Televised Address

Queen Elizabeth II is to urge “self-discipline” and “good-humoured resolve” amid the coronavirus pandemic during her televised address to the UK and Commonwealth tonight. In a rare speech, which will be broadcast on TV, radio and social media at 20:00 GMT, the monarch is expected to say, “I am speaking to you at what…

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Elton John Launches $1 Million Coronavirus Emergency Fund To Protect People With HIV

Elton John is stepping up once again in the battle against coronavirus. The Rocket Man singer announced Saturday that his Elton John Aids Foundation has launched a $1 million COVID-19 emergency fund to protect individuals with HIV. “For almost 30 years my foundation has prioritized the most vulnerable people to HIV…

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo Warns New York ‘Not Yet Ready’ For Coming Coronavirus Peak

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued a warning Saturday, saying the state has about seven days to prepare for the “apex” of the coronavirus outbreak. "Our reading of the projections is, we are somewhere in the seven-day range — four, five, six, seven, eight-day range,” Cuomo said at his daily briefing on the COVID-19…

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Marianne Faithfull Hospitalized In London With Coronavirus

Singer/actress Marianne Faithfull is in a London hospital being treated for coronavirus. The 74-year-old was said to be stable, her management said on Saturday. "Marianne Faithfull's manager Francois Ravard has confirmed that Marianne is being treated for COVID-19 in hospital in London," the singer's reps said in a…

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Coronavirus In L.A. County: 28 More Deaths And 711 New Cases Confirmed

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials said Saturday they’ve seen the largest one-day increase in deaths and new coronavirus cases since the outbreak began, with 28 more fatalities and 711 new cases in the past 24 hours. “This is the most dramatic increase in deaths we have seen since the COVID-19…

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Larry David Thinks Bernie Sanders “Should Drop Out” Of Presidential Race

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. "I feel he should drop out," David told the New York Times in an interview published Saturday. "He's too far behind. He can't get the nomination. And…

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Apr 4, 2020 3:42 pm
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Avengers Assemble, As Chris Evans Wishes Robert Downey Jr. A Special Happy Birthday

It’s a tough time to celebrate a birthday. But Robert Downey Jr.’s was made a little happier by a classic line from his fellow Avenger, as Chris Evans wished Robert Downey Jr. a happy birthday for his 55th celebration. Although the two were sometimes at odds in the films, they are tight off-screen. Evans posted an…

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For viewers who didn’t get enough of the massively popular Netflix docuseries Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness, there’s apparently a new episode on the way. Zoo owner Jeff Lowe, one of the personalities on the show, made the announcement in a video posted on Twitter Saturday by Justin Turner of the Los Angeles…

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Louis C.K. Drops Surprise Comedy Special For Those Who “Need To Laugh”

To the surprise of his fans, and detractors, Louis C.K. dropped a new comedy special Saturday on his official website. The comedian said he released the stand-up special titled Sincerely C.K. for those who "need to laugh.” It’s available to download and stream for $7.99. In a press announcement, the Louie star and…

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Peter Bart: The Glitz Is Gone From Croisette And We Wonder Can Cannes Recapture The Glamour This Year

The Palais is now home to the homeless. An occasional dog walker strolls the deserted Croisette. Once jammed restaurants on Rue St. Antoine are locked, as is the Hotel Du Cap. Cannes would normally be prepping frantically for its Film Festival May 12, but its delay and the subsequent lock down has slammed this once…

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President Donald Trump Holds Phone Call With Sports Czars As Rumors Swirl Over Seasons Ending And Possibly Cancelled

UPDATE: ESPN, citing sources “familiar with the call,” said President Trump believes the NFL season should start on time. Trump also reportedly said he hoped to have fans back in stadiums by August and September. The NFL recently shut down all training facilities, but will continue with a remote version of its draft…

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Academy Museum Of Motion Pictures Gives The Big Picture On Exhibitions For Public Opening

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has provided new details of the exhibitions that will be on view when the museum opens to the public on December 14, 2020. Motion picture artists Spike Lee, Pedro Almodóvar, Hildur Guðnadóttir, and Ben Burtt will serve as collaborators, contributing their own visions to the…