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…
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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…
Continue Reading ‘A Quiet Place II’ release delayed by coronavirus
Add the sequel to “A Quiet Place” to the growing list things impacted by the coronavirus. Paramount Pictures has announced that it will…
Continue Reading How passengers are reacting to the Europe travel ban
Widespread confusion, extortionate re-booking fees and frantic Googling characterized the first several hours of President Trump’s…
Continue Reading Gayle King tells Oprah she’s ‘moved on’ from Kobe Bryant controversy
If you can’t talk to your best friend, who can you talk to? Gayle King was one of Oprah Winfrey’s “visionaries” on the final…
Continue Reading Kate Beckinsale posts powerful response to Harvey Weinstein’s prison sentence
Kate Beckinsale posted a powerful response to Harvey Weinstein’s 23-year prison sentence, calling it a “huge relief.” Beckinsale…
Continue Reading ‘Riverdale’ halts Season 4 production over coronavirus
Season 4 of “Riverdale” has halted production due to a team member undergoing evaluation for the coronavirus. “We have been made…
Continue Reading Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson’s family speak out after coronavirus diagnosis
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson’s family are taking to social media to reassure fans that their parents are OK after being diagnosed with…
Continue Reading Europe coronavirus travel ban: Your questions answered
President Donald Trump’s decision to restrict travel to the United States from several European countries due to the novel coronavirus is…
Continue Reading Ghost flights: Why our skies are full of empty planes
There may be a run on toilet rolls and dry pasta, but few shoppers seem to be in a rush to buy plane tickets. Growing anecdotal evidence — if…
Continue Reading Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson diagnosed with coronavirus
Actor Tom Hanks says he and his wife, actress Rita Wilson, have been diagnosed with coronavirus. In a statement posted to Instagram, Hanks said he…
Continue Reading Airlines are scrambling to understand and implement new coronavirus travel restrictions
An airline worker at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York addressed a crowd with only guesses as to how passengers waiting to board a…
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Actor Tom Hanks says he and his wife have the coronavirus
SYDNEY, Australia — Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks posted to social media Wednesday night that he and his wife, Rita Wilson, have tested positive for…
Continue Reading Naomi Campbell wears hazmat suit to airport amid coronavirus outbreak
Naomi Campbell has long been an advocate of staying germ-free while traveling. The supermodel even posted a video of her intense pre-flight ritual,…
Continue Reading Time’s Up and others react to Harvey Weinstein sentence
Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in prison Wednesday and women who have been among the most outspoken about him focused their reaction on…
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