JK Rowling releases children’s book ‘The Ickabog’ online for free
“Harry Potter” author JK Rowling has announced a new story called “The Ickabog” to entertain children during coronavirus…
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Chrissy Teigen got Covid-19 test in prep for breast implant removal
Chrissy Teigen didn’t get tested for coronavirus for fun. The TV host/model is one of the most active celebs on social media and on Tuesday she…
Continue Reading First baby koala born in Australian wildlife park since devastating New South Wales bushfires
A wildlife park in Australia is celebrating the arrival of its first baby koala since bushfires devastated the area. The baby koala — known as…
Continue Reading With tourists gone, Amsterdam locals reclaim their city
A couple of weeks after the first coronavirus case arrived in the Netherlands, we were told to stay inside. Bars and schools closed down and my…
Continue Reading Jimmy Fallon apologizes for Chris Rock impersonation in blackface on ‘SNL’
Jimmy Fallon is addressing his impersonation of Chris Rock in a “Saturday Night Live” sketch from 20 years ago in which he appeared in…
Continue Reading Richard Herd, ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Get Out’ actor, dead at 87
Richard Herd, a veteran character actor who appeared in dozens of films and television series, has died, a representative for the actor told CNN. He…
Continue Reading Nail-biting video shows brown bear following child on family hike
An Italian family’s mountain hike took a hair-raising turn after a brown bear followed a child down a mountain path during a day out. In a…
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Water parks added to Texas’ latest wave of re-openings, but El Paso’s Wet n Wild says it will wait longer
(Editor’s note: It was not immediately clear if these latest re-openings would be subject to a delay of a week in El Paso as other recent re-openings…
Continue Reading Chris Evans nearly turned down the ‘Captain America’ role
Chris Evans almost passed on “Captain America.” The actor, who rocketed to fame playing the Marvel superhero, said he originally did not…
Continue Reading ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ gang will be back for record-breaking 15th season
“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” is the show that keeps on giving. FX has renewed the series for a record 15th season, making…
Continue Reading Denmark allows cross-border ‘sweethearts’ to reunite — if they can prove they’ve been in a relationship for 6 months
Lockdowns and social distancing restrictions have pushed couples apart around the world. But Denmark is now allowing some citizens in cross-border…
Continue Reading Nick Cordero suffers new lung infection, is improving
Nick Cordero continues to battle his way back from Covid-19. The Broadway actor’s wife, Amanda Kloots, posted Monday on her Instagram Stories…
Continue Reading Hannah Gadsby feels the pressure of her success in ‘Nanette’ follow-up ‘Douglas’
Hannah Gadsby became a sensation with her Netflix special “Nanette,” and she clearly feels the weight of those expectations while…
Continue Reading A wrongfully convicted man freed after 36 years is now an ‘America’s Got Talent’ favorite
The new season of “America’s Got Talent” already has a frontrunner, and his episode hasn’t even aired yet. But he’s got…
Continue Reading Kevin Hart reveals new details of crash recovery
Kevin Hart is now sharing that he was more critically injured during his car crash last year than he originally said. The comedic actor appeared the…
Continue Reading Airline resumes flights to Italy (but turns around when airport’s shut)
We’re all pretty excited about being able to travel again — but German airline Eurowings might be more eager than most. The low-cost…
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Betty White is doing perfectly fine despite the coronavirus pandemic
Betty White says she’s feeling grateful as she makes life at home as peaceful as possible during the coronavirus pandemic. The actress, who…
Continue Reading The largest volcano in the world sits beneath two small rocky peaks in Hawaii
With two barren peaks that rise only about 170 feet above sea level, the now extinct Pūhāhonu volcano in the Northwestern Hawaii Islands…
Continue Reading Photos show plenty of people flocked to beaches, but not a lot of social distancing or masks
Photos and video of Memorial Day weekend celebrations across the US showed plenty of people going to the beach and gathering on boardwalks, but not a…
Continue Reading Elon Musk and Grimes have changed their baby’s name. A bit
Just when you thought you’d learned how to spell Grimes and Elon Musk’s unusual baby name, they’ve gone and changed it. Earlier…
Continue Reading Kenny Loggins performs ‘Footloose’ at an empty Hollywood Bowl to raise money for Covid-19 relief
Kenny Loggins has played the Hollywood Bowl many times. But never like this. The artist performed Saturday night at the iconic Hollywood amphitheater…
Continue Reading Pixar short ‘Out’ features the studio’s first gay lead character
Pixar’s new short film “Out” is reminiscent of classic Disney body-swap comedies like “Freaky Friday” and the…
Continue Reading Queen guitarist Brian May says he ‘could have died’ after he was rushed to hospital with heart attack
Queen guitarist Brian May has revealed that he was rushed to the hospital by his doctor after suffering a heart attack. In a video posted to…
Continue Reading When you finish ‘The Lovebirds,’ more Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani await
“The Lovebirds” couldn’t be any cuter, unless you count the stars breaking down one of their scenes. Netflix released a video over…
Continue Reading Kevin Hart is annoying pregnant wife during lockdown
Staying home has been wearing on plenty of people. Such is apparently the case for Kevin Hart and his family as well. Hart appeared on Monday’s…
Continue Reading Taylor Swift fans think she outsmarted Scooter Braun with song cover
Did Taylor Swift execute a chess move against music executive Scooter Braun? The Swifties, as her die-hard fan base is known, certainly think so. On…
Continue Reading I was trapped naked on a German fire escape
It’s 10 years ago. I’m on a road trip to Germany with my then boyfriend. I’m pretty useless as a travel companion as I can’t…
Continue Reading Kirby Jenner, the ‘fraternal twin’ of Kendall Jenner, steps into the spotlight on Quibi
There’s a new reality show from the Kardashian/Jenner family, but it has a twist. The series, titled “Kirby Jenner,” premieres…
Continue Reading Pro baseball stadium opens for overnight guests on Airbnb
It’s a real life field of dreams. A Florida baseball team has opened up its oceanfront stadium for up to 10 overnight guests on Airbnb for…
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Gatorland has a social distancing scheme that is so very Florida
Leave it to a Florida destination to come up with one of the weirdest — and most joyous ways — to help people keep their social distance.…
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