Rays, sharks, and dolphins enjoy new freedom as humans retreat from the oceans
It is a now-familiar story: as humans are trapped indoors by the deadly coronavirus, wildlife is taking the opportunity to fill abandoned spaces. We…
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A Dutch flower farm spelled out a special message for tourists missing the annual tulip blooms
Every year, tourists descend on the Netherlands to revel in the bright and colorful tulip fields. But with coronavirus putting many travel plans on…
Continue Reading Oscars make one-time exception for streaming eligibility because of coronavirus
The Oscars are making what’s described as a one-time-only concession by allowing movies initially made available via streaming or video on…
Continue Reading Lithuanian city flirts with becoming one large outdoor café
Restaurants, cafés and bars in the Old Town of Vilnius, Lithuania, used to be fortunate to have a sidewalk table or two as part of their overall…
Continue Reading ‘Avengers: Endgame’ one year later
With what felt like a snap, “Avengers: Endgame” shattered opening-weekend box-office records, earning $357 million in North America…
Continue Reading Fauci rates Brad Pitt’s portrayal of him on SNL
During an appearance Monday on Telemundo’s “Un Nuevo Dia” to discuss the pandemic, Dr. Anthony Fauci was asked what he thought of…
Continue Reading Troy Sneed, Grammy-nominated gospel singer, dies from coronavirus complications
Troy Sneed, a Grammy-nominated gospel singer and record label founder, has died of complications from Covid-19, his publicist Bill Carpenter…
Continue Reading Hong Kong airport brings in cleaning robots and disinfection booth
Cleaning robots, temperature checks and antimicrobial coatings could soon become synonymous with airport trips. Hong Kong International Airport…
Continue Reading Kate Hudson and Jimmy Fallon admit they could have dated back in the day
Kate Hudson and Jimmy Fallon almost dated. Hudson admitted during a virtual appearance on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” that the…
Continue Reading Prince Harry records special ‘Thomas & Friends’ episode
He may have stepped down from official royal duties to start a new life in Los Angeles, but Prince Harry has not forgotten his British roots. The…
Continue Reading Mummies discovered in burial shaft in Egypt
Right now, most of us can only explore the pyramids and archaeological wonders of Egypt online, but excavations and explorations into the…
Continue Reading ‘Jeopardy’ contestant confused Chaka Khan for Shaka Zulu, but still made history
Monday night’s episode of “Jeopardy!” had both history made and a history flop. Defending champion Sarah Jett Rayburn became the…
Continue Reading Pete Davidson’s ‘King of Staten Island’ is skipping theatrical release
It’s a sign of the times. Pete Davidson’s semi-autobiographical comedy, “The King of Staten Island” will be skipping theaters…
Continue Reading Melissa McCarthy’s dream about Mark Wahlberg may just come true
Melissa McCarthy recently had a dream Mark Wahlberg was quarantining in her house and the image was so strong, she actually had to check the guest…
Continue Reading Katie Couric has a complaint about ‘The Morning Show’
Katie Couric is finally speaking out about Apple TV’s “The Morning Show,” which hit a little too close to home for the former…
Continue Reading ‘Little Women: Atlanta’ star Ms. Minnie dies after car crash
Reality television star Ashley Ross, known as Ms. Minnie on Lifetime’s “Little Women: Atlanta,” died Monday from injuries sustained…
Continue Reading 10 years ago, this stranger saved me from a blizzard
Somewhere on that 7 a.m. Greyhound bus journey between Port Authority and Albany, I started crying. Being stranded by a blizzard in New York had been…
Continue Reading ‘Duck Dynasty’ star drive-by shooting results in man’s arrest
Louisiana authorities have arrested a man following a drive-by shooting at the estate of “Duck Dynasty” star Willie Robertson. The…
Continue Reading ‘The Call to Unite’ 24-hour livestream will feature Oprah, Julia Roberts, more
Celebrities from all over will come together (virtually) on Friday for a 24-hour global livestream event called “The Call to Unite.”…
Continue Reading ‘Never Have I Ever’ adds fresh wrinkles to an old coming-of-age formula
Overcoming the saturation of coming-of-age titles, “Never Have I Ever” adds fresh wrinkles to an old formula, thanks in part to a…
Continue Reading People crowd Southern California beaches despite coronavirus concerns
Seeking relief from a heat wave, thousands of people crowded beaches in Southern California this weekend amid the coronavirus pandemic, despite a…
Continue Reading Coronavirus forced a group of teens to sail home across the Atlantic
As journeys home go, it was a particularly long and unusual one. The Covid-19 pandemic forced a group of 24 Dutch teenagers to sail the Atlantic to…
Continue Reading ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ to stream early on Disney+
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” will begin streaming two months early on Disney+ in honor of “May the 4th,” a.k.a.…
Continue Reading Meryl Streep, Christine Baranski and Audra McDonald celebrate Sondheim in their bathrobes
Meryl Streep, Audra McDonald and Christine Baranski, boozing in their bathrobes while singing “The Ladies Who Lunch.” This was the…
Continue Reading Chelsea Peretti released an album in quarantine and she jokes she wants a Grammy for it
This is way better than that celebrity attempt at “Imagine.” During our coronavirus quarantine, Chelsea Peretti has released an EP of…
Continue Reading Miley Cyrus gave a haunting ‘SNL’ performance
Miley Cyrus, please give us an acoustic album. The singer/actress appeared on the latest at-home “Saturday Night Live” episode this…
Continue Reading Tribeca and YouTube announce ‘We Are One’ online film festival
Some major film festivals are joining together to carry on amid the coronavirus pandemic. Tribeca Enterprises and YouTube have announced the…
Continue Reading The Academy of Country Music Awards show will broadcast from Nashville for first time ever
The Academy of Country Music (ACM) announced Monday that it plans to make history with its awards show. This year’s show will be broadcast from…
Continue Reading ‘Melrose Place’ cast to reunite for a special to support The Actors Fund
“Melrose Place” is coming back for a good cause. Creators and executive producers of “Stars In The House” Seth Rudetsky and…
Continue Reading John Krasinski hosts food edition of ‘Some Good News’ with Guy Fieri and Martha Stewart
John Krasinski hosted a virtual potluck on Sunday’s episode of his YouTube show, “Some Good News.” The actor reminded viewers that…
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