Taylor Swift just canceled all her shows in 2020
Taylor Swift is done for the year, thanks to coronavirus. Swift canceled all live appearances and performances for the rest of 2020 in what she said…
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Solving the 1000-year-old mystery of rare blue medieval paint
Researchers have recreated a vivid, purplish blue watercolor that can be found illustrating the pages of decorated medieval illuminated manuscripts,…
Continue Reading Comic-Con has been canceled due to coronavirus concerns
San Diego’s Comic-Con has been canceled, the latest major cultural event to fall victim to concerns raised by Covid-19. The convention —…
Continue Reading LeAnn Rimes is hoping to help foster connection with meditation and music
LeAnn Rimes is giving back the best way she knows how, through music and mediation during this global health crisis. “When I turned 30 I…
Continue Reading Matterhorn in Swiss Alps lit up with American flag, messages of hope during coronavirus crisis
Switzerland’s famed Matterhorn mountain was illuminated with an American flag for a few hours as a symbol of solidarity during the coronavirus…
Continue Reading Beyoncé made a surprise appearance in ‘Disney Family Singalong,’ delighting fans
As the world continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, Beyoncé is sharing a message of hope while helping to raise money for…
Continue Reading ‘If I had your face’: A peek into South Korea’s secretive underground world
Dubbed one of the most anticipated novels of 2020, appearing on multiple ‘must-read’ lists, Frances Cha’s debut book “If I…
Continue Reading Music will still bring us together, even if live shows can’t
Even as the coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc on the music industry, melodies are soothing our souls. From DJ dance parties on Instagram Live to…
Continue Reading Tyler, the Creator teams with Westside Gunn
Tyler, the Creator is featured on Westside Gunn’s new album, “Pray for Paris.” The rapper, along with Joey Bada$$ can be heard…
Continue Reading Fiona Apple’s ‘Fetch the Bolt Cutters’ breaks out
Welcome back Fiona Apple. The reclusive singer has released her fifth studio album, her first in almost eight years. “Fetch the Bolt…
Continue Reading John Krasinski will be your 2020 high school prom DJ
John Krasinski for prom king. “The Office” star announced on his “Some Good News” YouTube show that he’s going to be…
Continue Reading Willie Nelson hosting ‘Come and Toke It’ variety show on 4/20
Please, God, let Snoop Dogg participate in this. The world’s other most-famous musical weed enthusiast, Willie Nelson, will be hosting a…
Continue Reading Sam Smith renames their new album, saying ‘To Die For’ felt uncomfortable during a pandemic
Grammy award-winning singer Sam Smith has renamed their new album as they didn’t feel comfortable releasing a record called “To Die…
Continue Reading Social distancing TV is finding its groove — and discovering its limits
Several weeks into the TV-produced-from-home phenomenon, a few things are becoming clear: The closer a show’s format is to a couple of people…
Continue Reading ‘The Last Dance’ hits the right notes with its look back at Michael Jordan and the Bulls
Instead of a nifty chaser to the NBA Playoffs, “The Last Dance” — which ESPN moved up by two months — essentially fills that…
Continue Reading Bob Dylan releases a second song within three weeks
Bob Dylan has released a surprise song, his second in three weeks. The title is “I Contain Multitudes.” Its lyrics include:…
Continue Reading Stop shaking hands. Do this instead
Dr. Anthony Fauci has declared the handshake dead. All that close physical contact is just not what you want when there’s a respiratory-borne…
Continue Reading DJ Fatboy Slim to throw a big party for healthcare workers in October
DJ Fatboy Slim will put on a free show for healthcare and emergency services staff to thank them for their service during the coronavirus outbreak.…
Continue Reading With South Africa in lockdown, the lions are taking it very easy
Whether it’s goats in Wales or wild boar in Italy, animals around the world appear to be adjusting well to life without humans during the…
Continue Reading Images of Venice from space show how coronavirus has changed the city’s iconic canals
The European Space Agency has released two images of Venice, taken one year apart, which highlight the impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on its…
Continue Reading Brian Dennehy, veteran actor of stage and screen, dead at 81
Brian Dennehy, a versatile character actor whose career spanned five decades, has died at the age of 81, his talent agency confirmed. Dennehy, a…
Continue Reading Los Angeles sees biggest drop of airplane travel in LAX history, mayor says
Across the US, the number of people traveling by plane has dropped significantly as the coronavirus pandemic has forced millions to stay indoors…
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Parkland High School band spreads cheer with virtual performance of ‘Amazing Grace’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Parkland High School band, in the Ysleta Independent School District, is hoping to spread a little cheer during these…
Continue Reading New Orleans Jazz Fest is officially canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic
To the disappointment of locals and tourists alike, the beloved, long-running New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival has been outright canceled this…
Continue Reading Prince Harry and Meghan quietly delivered meals to Los Angeles residents in need
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have kept a low profile since leaving their senior royal roles and relocating to Los Angeles. They’ve kept so…
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The Nate-ure Report: Giraffes at the El Paso Zoo
EL PASO, Texas – The “Nate-ure Report” rolls on as ABC-7’s Nate Ryan heads to the African Savannah to meet the world’s tallest living mammal, the…
Continue Reading Kenya Barris goes from ‘Black-ish’ to ‘#blackAF’ with his messy Netflix debut
Inaugurating “Black-ish” producer Kenya Barris’ deal with Netflix, “#blackAF” is as messy as its title — an…
Continue Reading Allen Daviau, cinematographer for ‘ET,’ dies at 77
Allen Daviau, an Oscar-nominated cinematographer whose work produced some of the most iconic film images of our time, has died from complications…
Continue Reading ‘Killing Eve’s’ third season mostly feels like it’s just killing time
After a brilliant first season, “Killing Eve” lost some of its mojo in the second, and seems more listless in the third. Built around a…
Continue Reading ‘Run’ turns the lure of escaping by reconnecting with an ex into an HBO series
“Run” begins with a premise that invites a ton of questions, then proceeds to answer them in mostly unsatisfying ways. Despite a creative…
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