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‘That Thing You Do’ puts the band back together for coronavirus relief fundraiser
Oneders fans, unite! That Thing You Do star Tom Everett Scott announced Monday that his big-screen band the Oneders (pronounced like “the Wonders”) are getting back together for one night only, and everyone is invited. Everett will be joined by costars/bandmates Steve Zahn, Ethan Embry, and Johnathon Schaech as well as unnamed special guests (Liv…
Analysis: The Top 10 women Joe Biden might pick as vice president
(This is the third edition of our weekly power rankings of politicians most likely to be chosen as Joe Biden’s Democratic running mate in 2020.) (CNN)The veepstakes went into a whole other gear over the past 24 hours.First, former Georgia gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams told Elle magazine that not only would she accept the vice…
Golf Star Rory McIlroy Tees Off On Old Links Partner Donald Trump
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Analysis: Kellyanne Conway just took ‘alternative facts’ to a whole new level
(CNN)The same White House aide who coined the term “alternative facts” is at it again.Asked Sunday by CNN’s Dana Bash whether she felt “comfortable” with what President Donald Trump said to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on that now-infamous July 25 phone call, White House senior counselor Kellyanne Conway responded this way:”I feel comfortable saying that…
Judge Denies R. Kelly’s Request for Coronavirus Release, Says He Is a ‘Danger to the Community’
A federal judge denied R. Kelly’s request for release from prison due to the coronavirus on Tuesday, finding that the singer was not the most at-risk for the illness and, instead, “poses danger to the community, particularly to prospective witnesses.”Attorneys for Kelly, who is awaiting trial based on charges of racketeering, sex trafficking and other…
Coronavirus: Cineworld directors waive salaries as virus impact hits
Image copyright Getty Images Bosses of cinema chain Cineworld have waived salaries and bonuses as they struggle with a downturn in business due to coronavirus restrictions.The world’s second largest cinema chain has closed its 787 cinemas in 10 countries because of the virus.The UK-based firm is also suspending dividend payments, and is in talks with…
Drone deliveries soar in rural Scotland during coronavirus outbreak
Ten weeks on from the peak of the coronavirus pandemic there are still acute shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) and Covid-19 testing kits across the UK, particularly in rural and isolated locations. On the Isle of Mull in the Inner Hebrides, however, the vital supplies arrive up to four times a day. They are…
‘Jaws’ actress Lee Fierro dead at 91 from coronavirus complications
April 6, 2020 | 9:11am | Updated April 6, 2020 | 10:53am Lee Fierro, best-known as Alex Kintner’s mom in Steven Spielberg’s 1975 shark attack classic “Jaws,” died Sunday of complications from the coronavirus. She was 91. The actress was residing at an assisted living facility in Ohio when she died from COVID-19, the Martha’s…
Morning Report: Khabib Nurmagomedov open to July return: ‘This is coronatime, when Khabibtime come I smash al…
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov may be ready to return sooner than most people anticipated. Nurmagomedov was originally supposed to defend his lightweight title against number-one contender Tony Ferguson at UFC 249 in April. Then, the coronavirus intervened, stranding Khabib in his home country of Dagestan and forcing the UFC to turn to Justin Gaethje…
Boris Johnson’s coronavirus speech: What to watch out for
Image copyright Getty Images Boris Johnson will address the nation from Downing Street on Sunday evening, setting out the next steps in the UK’s coronavirus response.While No 10 is giving little away, many of us are looking for updates on when children will return to school, how the government plans to get the economy moving,…
Andy Cohen: I can’t donate my plasma to help fight coronavirus because I’m gay
April 24, 2020 | 12:30pm Andy Cohen is used to drama from “Housewives” — not the FDA. On Thursday night’s episode of “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen,” the host said he was unable to donate his plasma to help fight against COVID-19 due to his sexual orientation. “After recovering from coronavirus I wanted…
Coronavirus: Gambling firms to stop advertising during lockdown
Image copyright Getty Images Gambling firms have agreed to stop all TV and radio advertising for games and products during the virus lockdown.The Betting and Gaming Council said firms have voluntarily agreed to remove all advertising for at least six weeks.The move comes amid criticism that the industry is exploiting people who are stuck at…
Stefanos Tsitsipas: Corentin Moutet calls Greek’s father ‘stupid’
Georgetown head coach and NBA Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing has tested positive for COVID-19, he announced on Twitter on Friday afternoon. Ewing, 57, is currently “under care and isolated” at a local hospital. “This virus is serious and should not be taken lightly,” Ewing said in a statement. “I want to encourage everyone to stay safe…
Rich List 2020: Britain’s wealthiest lose billions to coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has wiped £54bn from the wealth of Britain’s super-rich in the past two months, the new Sunday Times Rich List reveals today.More than half of the country’s billionaires are nursing losses as high as £6bn, with the combined wealth of the 1,000 wealthiest individuals and families plunging for the first time since…
It’s April Fools’ Day, So a K-Pop Star Pulled a Coronavirus Prank
For most people, the coronavirus is no laughing matter. But the Korean star known as Jaejoong of the K-pop group JYJ decided to pretend to have the virus on Wednesday in a misfired attempt at an April Fools’ Day joke.He made the claim on his Instagram account, which had nearly two million followers, and his…