From crowds to ghost towns: Before and after coronavirus
Ever tried taking a photo in front of the Trevi fountain in Rome? Up until very recently it was a Herculean feat, requiring patience, timing and…
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‘Frozen 2’ to stream on Disney+ three months early. You’re welcome, parents
Parents, Disney+ gets it. Referencing the ongoing coronavirus pandemic as a “challenging period,” Disney announced on Friday that…
Continue Reading Major cruise lines suspending operations at US ports for 30 days over coronavirus pandemic
More than 50 cruise lines are suspending operations to and from US ports for 30 days due to the “unprecedented situation” of the…
Continue Reading ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and more shows suspend production due to coronavirus
ABC’s long-running medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy” is now among the shows shutting down production due to concerns over the…
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Country star Dwight Yoakam postpones El Paso concert due to coronavirus
EL PASO, Texas — Country music legend Dwight Yoakam announced he’s postponing his Saturday night concert in El Paso at the Abraham Chavez Theatre…
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All events at the El Paso County Coliseum postponed indefinitely to limit virus cases
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso County Coliseum announced Friday it was postponing all events there indefinitely to help limit possible exposure and…
Continue Reading Sick Heidi Klum says she hasn’t been able to get tested for coronavirus
Heidi Klum hopes she just has a cold, but in case it’s not, she’s been trying unsuccessfully to get tested for COVID-19. Klum, 46, was…
Continue Reading Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson share update after coronavirus diagnosis
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson shared an update from Australia, where they are both in isolation after testing positive for coronavirus. Hanks tweeted a…
Continue Reading So much for true love: ‘Bachelor’ Peter Weber and Madison Prewett split days after dramatic finale
Well, at least his mama will be happy now. Two days after the dramatic finale of “The Bachelor,” in which Peter Weber’s mother…
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Cirque du Soleil cancels remaining El Paso performances due to virus concerns
EL PASO, Texas — Cirque du Soleil announced Friday morning that all remaining performances of ‘OVO’ from March 13 to 15 at the UTEP Don Haskins…
Continue Reading Serena Williams to spend the next 6 weeks in solitude due to coronavirus pandemic
Serena Williams is taking precautions against contracting the coronavirus. The tennis champ revealed on Instagram that she will be spending time with…
Continue Reading Orlando Bloom coming home to self-quarantine
According to Orlando Bloom, the coronavirus has him headed back to the US. The actor posted a video on his Instagram stories Thursday revealing that…
Continue Reading Rock and Roll Hall of Fame postpones induction ceremony
With its hometown under a civil emergency because of the novel coronavirus, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is postponing its biggest event. The Hall…
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The movies that predicted an outbreak like coronavirus
Amid fears stoked by the coronavirus, “Contagion” — a 2011 movie about a pandemic with potentially eerie similarities to recent…
Continue Reading Europe travel ban: Will it be possible to sneak into the US via the UK?
President Trump’s recently announced travel ban prevents many non-Americans flying from Europe to the US, but does leaving the UK and Ireland…
Continue Reading Jay Electronica finally releases debut album
Jay Electronica has gone and done it. More than a decade after he first burst onto the music scene to much excitement, the hip hop artist has…
Continue Reading Chef José Andrés serving Grand Princess cruise ship guests
Celebrity chef José Andrés has mobilized his charity World Central Kitchen and set up camp near the Grand Princess cruise ship. The ship is…
Continue Reading Gloria Gaynor fights coronavirus by taking her hit song ‘I Will Survive’ to the sink
Since it was released in 1978, “I Will Survive” has been the ultimate breakup anthem, empowering both men and women that despite…
Continue Reading Panic and confusion as the US is set to start Europe travel restrictions today
As travel restrictions go into effect for a large part of Europe, President Trump’s move to fight coronavirus has left panicked and confused…
Continue Reading Mount Everest closed over coronavirus fears
The coronavirus outbreak has reached the top of the world. Nepal announced on Friday it is shutting down all expeditions on Mount Everest for the…
Continue Reading A Seattle chef is closing his restaurants temporarily because of coronavirus, leaving 800 employees jobless
A popular Seattle chef is temporarily closing several of his restaurants on Sunday due to coronavirus, leaving hundreds of his employees jobless.…
Continue Reading Meet the man building a human zoo in China
For decades, humans have ripped up the natural landscape in Asia, chopping down trees to build luxury resorts in the most beautiful locations and…
Continue Reading JetBlue bans passenger who notified crew after landing that he’d tested positive for coronavirus
JetBlue banned a passenger who flew from New York to Florida while awaiting the results of a coronavirus test and notified the crew after landing…
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Rage Against the Machine postpones kickoff of reunion tour in El Paso & Las Cruces
EL PASO, Texas — A planned reunion tour after two decades by Rage Against the Machine is being postponed, the latest event to be delayed over fears…
Continue Reading Jerry Seinfeld postpones New York City shows
Jerry Seinfeld has canceled his weekend performances at the Beacon Theatre in New York City due to the coronavirus outbreak. “I am postponing…
Continue Reading Airbnb launches $1 million fund to make world’s wackiest house designs into reality
From a house shaped like a boot to a room in a UFO, Airbnb has some crazy listings. Now, the company wants to get even more one-of-a-kind rentals on…
Continue Reading Pete Davidson doesn’t exactly stretch much in ‘Big Time Adolescence’
Pete Davidson doesn’t exactly stretch much as a performer playing a 20-something slacker in “Big Time Adolescence,” a Hulu-bound…
Continue Reading ‘Bloodshot’ brings Vin Diesel back to life in a superhero-like origin story
Vin Diesel doesn’t drive that fast, but he’s plenty furious in “Bloodshot,” and with good reason. Adapted from a comic book,…
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Disneyland closing on Saturday in California amid virus fears
ANAHEIM, California — Disneyland has announced that it’s shutting down its California theme parks on Saturday over concerns about the coronavirus…
Continue Reading Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson: What we know
As the world grapples with the coronavirus outbreak, two high-profile patients are following doctor’s orders. Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks…
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