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The Goodies star Tim Brooke-Taylor dies aged 79 after contracting coronavirus

April 13, 2020

Announcing the death, his agent said he was "an exceptional client" who had "many fans whom he always treated cheerfully, even after long and exhausting rehearsals and recordings". Gentle, kind, humorous, sensible, warm, however piercingly witty when he made a decision to be. "He was so kind and generous". Brooke-Taylor was a comedy genius.

ABC's George Stephanopoulos Tests Positive for Coronavirus

April 13, 2020

The ABC newsman revealed his diagnosis on the show, telling co-host Robin Roberts that, "I feel fine". Stephanopoulos' wife, Ali Wentworth , previously tested positive for Coronavirus . Dr. Jennifer Ashton, ABC News chief medical correspondent, noted at the time of Wentworth's diagnosis that Stephanopoulos and his family were practicing the "home version of social distancing" that must be done when a person in the household tests positive for COVID-19.

Netflix Drops a New Tiger King Episode

April 13, 2020

Man, we've never seen so many cringy moments in any tv show ever! "He is the sweetest", said Lauren Lowe . Whether it's the slew of celebs dressing up as eccentric main character Joe Exotic , to social media being bombarded with memes about Carole Baskin and the whereabouts of her ex-husband Don Lewis , it's evident that Tiger King fever has truly taken over, providing us all with a lighthearted distraction from all the the doom and gloom now going on in the world.

Prince William and Kate Middleton Share an Easter Message from Kensington Palace

April 13, 2020

To close out the call, William and Kate exchanged goodbyes with the staff, who wished them a happy Easter. The message was flooded with positive responses from the future king and queen's followers. One suggested that she's giving the Cambridges a break even for a day because it's Easter. Several of the kids and faculty had them. Keep safe, from Australia, 'wrote one, while a second penned: 'Happy Easter from Israel'.

Joel Osteen’s Virtual Easter Service 2020 With Tyler and Mariah

April 13, 2020

West's Sunday Service has been a huge draw wherever it has appeared - from Coachella to James Corden's carpool karaoke - attracting a swathe of celebrities around the country. and noon EST. The rapper had been slated to affix actor/director Tyler Perry and singer Mariah Carey for Osteen's distant vacation worship, which shall be livestreamed from his Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020.

'WE ARE HEARTBROKEN': Coronavirus extinguishes Burning Man Festival

April 13, 2020

People who purchased tickets will receive refunds, organizers said in the statement. "Virtual Burning Man " will still be a paid-for, ticketed event that organizers hope will attract 100,000 participants. It won't be like the BRC we've built over the years; we know there's no substitute for an in-person experience. We are not defined by one aspect of Burning Man .

Coronavirus crisis: Friends cast recorded 90-minute ‘reunion special’ over Zoom

April 13, 2020

The special, which will see the cast of the beloved sitcom reunite for a sit-down chat, was meant to debut with the launch of the new streaming service HBO Max in May. Studio's Stage 24 in Burbank, Calif., where the original run was shot, to continue production on the show. HBO Max said in a statement. The show made Jennifer Aniston , Courteney Cox , Matthew Perry , Lisa Kudrow , Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer into household names and won six Emmy Awards.

Saturday Night Live Provides COVID-19 Special Episode from Home

April 13, 2020

In its return to television after more than a week off, Saturday Night Live at Home , with material produced remotely as SNL cast and crew practice social distancing, drew a 4.6 Live +Same Day household rating in the 44 local metered markets and a 2.1 adults 18-49 rating in the 25 markets with local people meters.

Katrina Kaif seen doing special cooking during lockdown

April 13, 2020

She had shared earlier the photos of the same. Only if the Kaif sisters could decide what exactly are they cooking. On Instagram, she shared a video wherein the sister simply looks at the pan and can't stop laughing while she herself makes a amusing face.

Harry Potters Rupert Grint and Georgia Groome expecting first child

April 13, 2020

Pictured below: Rupert Grint and pregnant Georgia Groome pick up some supplies amid the pandemic on Thursday (April 9) in London, United Kingdom. Georgia Groome has been dating Rupert since 2011. The couple was rumoured to have secretly tied the knot in 2019, but their rep denied the rumours. He told The Guardian: "Turning 30 felt odd". "I'd like to settle down and have kids soon ", he said.

Britain’s Boris Johnson released from hospital after bout with coronavirus

April 12, 2020

The British leader, 55, was first hospitalized on April 5, 10 days after he revealed that he had tested positive for COVID-19 . However, the news of his improvement was in contrast with the latest official statistics showing the United Kingdom reported 1,000 daily COVID-19 deaths for the second consecutive day.

Apple might step in to save Martin Scorsese's next movie

April 12, 2020

How a lot is approach over? Killers of the Flower Moon , written by Eric Roth ( A Star is Born ), is produced by Imperative Entertainment, who acquired the rights for the novel for $5 million, as well as Scorcese, Appian Way Productions and Sikelia Productions.

Timothy Brown, 'MAS*H' Actor and NFL Player, Dies at 82

April 12, 2020

Brown died on Saturday, April 4 due to complications related to dementia, according to his son Sean Brown . Eagles chairman Jeffrey Lurie also weighed in on the news, referring to Brown as an "all-time great Eagle and one of the most dynamic multipurpose players of his era".

Prince Harry reportedly hinted at plans to quit royal life past year

April 12, 2020

Jane Goodall and Prince Harry had a conversation during which he revealed his plans of exiting the royal family long before the news came out. The outlet also quoted a source close to Meghan as saying: "It will be the most anticipated global TV interview event since Diana's famous tell-all chat with Martin Bashir".

Pope Francis urges public not to ‘yield to fear’ amid pandemic

April 12, 2020

He encouraged people to be "messengers of life in a time of death". Pope Francis ' Friday-night procession of the Good Friday and easter Monday has led to an nearly empty St. "These are the words that God repeats to us this very night". "Allow us to silence the cries of demise, no extra wars! Could the hearts of those that have sufficient be open to filling the empty arms of those that would not have the naked requirements", he mentioned.

‘SNL’ returns for work-at-home version with host Tom Hanks

April 12, 2020

Hanks pretended to be an Australian man who asked: "I've got a question for Tommy Tim Tam, what's the right proper way to get a daily dose of your Vegemite?" Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson , tested positive for the virus in Australia last month (Mar20) and after a brief spell in the hospital in Queensland, they were quarantined before flying home to the U.S.

The Beatles' Handwritten 'Hey Jude' Lyrics Sell for $910,000 at Auction

April 12, 2020

The lyric sheet, which McCartney used during the July 1968 recording session at London's Trident Studios and then gifted to a studio engineer, had a pre-auction estimate of $160,000. McCartney wrote " Hey Jude " to comfort Lennon's son Julian during his parents" break-up, and was initially titled "Hey Jules'. The wooden scene that the group used before the fame at the small show center in Liverpool was sold for $ 25,600.

With Tom Hanks hosting from his kitchen

April 12, 2020

Dubbed " Saturday Night Live at Home ", the episode also featured musical guest Chris Martin from Coldplay. "It is a unusual time to try and be amusing, but trying to be amusing is SNL's whole thing", he joked. The latest episode, including a Weekend Update segment, was produced remotely in order to keep cast members safe and limit the spread of COVID-19, NBC said on Thursday .

Final Fantasy VII Remake release video shows gameplay captured on PC

April 12, 2020

It actually makes us wish Final Fantasy VII Remake had some Doom Eternal collaboration so that Cloud can look like Doom Guy but I digress. Some can be found early on, while others will be found much later in the campaign. "There are always going to be high expectations that the remake is going to be held against", she says. Rob remains to be ready to get his palms on the launch after a mix-up along with his pre-order.

Andrea Bocelli to sing on Easter Sunday from empty Milan Cathedral

April 12, 2020

The concert , organised at the invitation of the mayor of Milan and the Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo , the body that looks after the development and conservation of the cathedral, will be streamed on Bocelli's YouTube channel at 1700 GMT on April 12.

Pink calls the coronavirus the scariest thing she has ever experienced

April 12, 2020

In her first public appearance since she tested positive for the virus, Pink detailed her emotions in an interview with Ellen DeGeneres . But when her three-year-old started complaining about chest pains, the wary mom was forced to come face-to-face with the harrowing illness.

Ronda Rousey fed up with WWE: 'F--- these fans, dude'

April 12, 2020

The Olympic bronze medalist was on Steve O's "Wild Ride" podcast where she first insulted her " ungrateful fans ". "But, I was doing it only part-time and I was away from home 200 days a year". Now, she's taken to social media to respond to criticism surrounding the comments. " But, at the end of the day, I was just like, 'F**k these fans, dude '".

Ben Affleck, Tom Brady, others partaking in online poker tournament for charity

April 12, 2020

The game will reportedly be Texas hold 'em and the event begins at 11 a.m. PT on Saturday. Ben Affleck announced the event on social media, explaining that proceeds will go to those impacted by the coronavirus . Feeding America is a non-profit organization dedicated to feeding more than 46 million people nationwide, supplying food pantries and soup kitchens, helping communities in need.

This is the alternative scene of Black Widow's death in Avengers: Endgame

April 12, 2020

But this alternative version is something else. The deleted scene shows an entirely different death of the Black Widow , from what we saw in the final film. Natasha is seen racing and fighting to jump off the cliff before the army kills both of them. She even remembered thinking at the time, "Parents will never forgive us for how these creatures look".

Rihanna, Twitter CEO donate $4.2M to combat quarantine-induced domestic violence

April 12, 2020

She told the outlet she'd been " trying to get back into the studio", but no longer had "the luxury" of spending any "extended amount of time" in there, adding that she's aware the delay has given her "some very unhappy fans who don't understand the inside bits of how it works".

Stans, Rejoice: Taika Waititi & Tessa Thompson Tease New Details About ‘Thor

April 12, 2020

Kicking things off by offering fans an exclusive look at what Waititi described as new concept art for the character of Miek and a look at New Asgard from Love and Thunder , Waititi also "accidentally" "leaked" a page of the "script" for Love and Thunder in the process.

Randy Newman writes coronavirus musical PSA 'Stay Away'

April 12, 2020

Then he sang the song, which featured the lines: "Venus in sweatpants / That's what you are / And when this mess is over / I'll buy you a vehicle ..." and, "Get away from me baby / Keep your distance, for Please / Stay away from me / Words of love at times like these".

Forget "Full House" - Now, there's an Instagram parody of "Full Quarantine"

April 11, 2020

Captioned, "Unlike Full House , this will all go away", the video ends on a positive note that hope is to be found "everywhere you look". Coulier catches a piece of pizza with his fishing rod and takes a bite of it. Full House , which aired from 1987 to 1995, is about a widowed man who, along with his handsome brother-in-law and insane best friend, raises his three daughters in San Francisco.

Burning Man 2020 latest COVID-19 victim

April 11, 2020

We know you are too", the group said in a statement, but cited concerns over " public health and the well-being of our participants, staff, and neighbors in Nevada". As for refunds: "We're committed to providing refunds to those who need them, but we're also committed to keeping Burning Man culture alive and thriving, and to ensuring our organization stays operational into next year's event season - which will require substantial staff layoffs, pay reductions, and other belt-tightening ...

After 11 Years, 'Modern Family' Ends: See Fans Emotional Reactions

April 11, 2020

The intention of that image was more than just making people imagine that the family is reunited. Haley (Sarah Hyland) and Dylan (Reid Ewing) moved into Cam and Mitchell's brand new home as they move to Missouri, while Alex (Ariel Winter) moves to Switzerland and Luke (Nolan Gould) goes off to college in Oregon.

Salman is talking to his father through video call

April 11, 2020

The Bharat actor took to Instagram and shared pictures of an empty street and closed graveyard in Mumbai and wrote, "Wah!" Thank u for listening n understanding the gravity of this situation the country is in. The actor had previously pledged to help 25,000 daily wage workers of the film industry through his NGO Being Human. Just not too long ago, a report in TOI had acknowledged how Salman has already initiated his first transaction to the every day wagers and that he shall be ...

Friends: Reunion Special Won't Be Part of HBO Max Launch - canceled

April 11, 2020

The service will be home to a wide range of programming under the WarnerMedia umbrella, including " Friends ", "The Big Bang Theory", HBO series and films, and films from the Warner Bros. HBO Max doesn't have a specific launch-date outside of sometime in May, but it will cost $14.99 a month, the same price as an HBO subscription.

Netflix Finally Revealed What To Expect From That Extra Tiger King Episode

April 11, 2020

Ryan Murphy and I will be developing our version of this insane story. And Deadline confirmed that the pair have had discussions about the project but stressed that it is in the "preliminary stages". And while McHale will be talking to many of those involved in the original series about their lives since, Carole Baskin , exotic's crusading nemesis and the subject of murderous suspicion, has declined to be part of the show.

Harry Potter Star Rupert Grint Announces Girlfriend Georgia Groome's Pregnancy

April 11, 2020

The pair proclaimed their "excitement" as they shared news via a representative on Friday (10 April) and have asked "for privacy". In a statement issued to E! Groome - who was also a child actor, is most well-known for starring in Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging as well as London to Brighton.

Weinstein hit with third sexual assault case in LA

April 11, 2020

The new charge against Harvey Weinstein comes as the Oscar-winning producer and Democratic party megadonor sits in a NY jail after being sentenced last month to 23 years following his conviction of raping a hairstylist and forcibly performing oral sex on a former Project Runway production assistant.

Is Selena Gomez's New Song "Souvenir" About The Weeknd?

April 11, 2020

She used a gorgeous photo of herself with red lips and the word " Rare " tattooed under her ear as the cover image, and the second image revealed that while the title of the song may be " Boyfriend ", Selena's not interested in finding one right now.

Netflix announces new Tiger King episode coming this weekend

April 11, 2020

The Tiger King and I is an after-show hosted by Joel McHale ( Community , the Joel McHale Show) and will feature brand new interviews with some of the central characters in the series , including John Reinke , Joshua Dial , John Finlay , Saff , Erik Cowie , Rick Kirkman and Jeff and Lauren Lowe .

Lori Loughlin's Daughters' Alleged Rowing Photos Released By Prosecutors

April 10, 2020

The photos of Lori Loughlin's daughters, Olivia Jade and Bella Giannulli , posing on rowing machines have been released. Both of the girls' faces are blurred, however, Olivia appears to sport a snakeskin printed pair of yoga leggings and New Balance sneakers, while Isabella opted for a gray t-shirt, white shorts and black Nike running shoes.

Usher Responds to The Weeknd’s ‘Climax’ Controversy

April 10, 2020

The post that Abel included is from Diplo , who admits that " Climax " borrowed elements from House of Balloons-era Weeknd. In a sit-down interview with Variety released Wednesday, The Weeknd accused Usher of wrongfully using his 2011 mixtape House of Balloons as inspiration for the 2012 track " Climax ".

Florence Pugh Addresses Fans 'Bullying' Zach Braff

April 10, 2020

Black Widow star Florence Pugh has blocked comments on Instagram following a large amount of bullying on a recent post. Florence Pugh and Zach Braff have kept their relationship very private - they rarely post photos of themselves together on social media.

The Batman Will Be a 'Humanist' Film About the 'Shadow Self'

April 10, 2020

I thought: 'Well, there have been some great Batman movies'I don't want to be part of a long line of Batman movies where this is just one more. Filmmaker Matt Reeves said his take on classic superhero Batman will not venture into the character's roots but at the same, it will "acknowledge his origins".

Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt's Surprising Divorce Stipulations

April 10, 2020

Oh, you know what? I liked Brad and Jen collectively. "They were excellent. I accept they will consistently remain, companions, since they're two extraordinary individuals that can overcome anything". She called it "completely unfounded" and said "It's really heartbreaking to see". 'It breaks my heart anyone would take something as personal as a marriage and relationship and your rights to your own children and do it as purposefully as I see it being done, ' she stated, dismissing ...

More than 34 million watch the Netflix documentary series 'Tiger King'

April 10, 2020

Notably, the series will not include updates from stars Joe Exotic , who is now under COVID-19 quarantine in the Federal Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas; Carole Baskin , who has claimed Tiger King producers interviewed her under false pretenses; and Doc Antle, who has criticized the show for incorrectly portraying him as the leader of an alleged sex cult .

How to watch online without cable

April 10, 2020

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire has also changed up its game play a bit by giving contestants the ability to invite a guest, such as a relative, teacher or even a famous trivia expert, to help them answer the show's more hard questions. Wednesday, April 8 on ABC . There will be eight episodes this season with a runtime of 50-60 minutes each and new episodes will air every Wednesday.

Prince William and Kate video call children at school to boost morale

April 10, 2020

Kate, Duchess of Cambridge , 38, and Prince William , 37 have been spending lockdown in Norfolk and their gorgeous stately home Anmer Hall. Engagements were cancelled or postponed as the Royal Family followed government guidelines to avoid large gatherings to stop the spread of coronavirus .

METALLICA Pay Tribute To Produce HAL WILLNER

April 10, 2020

Born in Philadelphia in 1956, Willner moved to NY in 1974 to work under record producer Joel Dorn . "Our good friend Hal Willner from " Saturday Night Live " is a music producer, genius, creative genius". As a 2017 New York Times profile put it , "If you see Mikhail Baryshnikov moving to the novelty song "They're Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!" or Conway Twitty sharing a bill with the Kronos Quartet and the cult experimental band the Residents, chances are Mr.

‘SNL’ Returning This Weekend With Surprise Remote Episode

April 10, 2020

The network said the satirical show, which shut down production in mid-March because of the coronavirus outbreak, would feature original content from " Saturday Night Live " cast members, including the regular " Weekend Update " segment. NBC has yet to reschedule Krasinski and Dua Lipa's episode, but after the success of the singer's new album, fans will likely be overjoyed to welcome her back.

Easter Sunday Service with Kanye West, Mariah Carey, and Tyler Perry

April 10, 2020

Osteen, 57, who is head of arguably the largest church in America at about 30,000 congregants, is holding the special service via the internet as a result of this era of self-quarantine and social distancing. It's now uncertain if Kanye West and Mariah Carey's performances will be pre-recorded or streamed live. West's unedited phone conversation with Taylor Swift has resurfaced.

Deepika gets hurt while working, husband lashed out fiercely

April 10, 2020

Deepika Padukone , who was doing various session of productivity in times of coronavirus (lockdown), has now put on the hat of a chef and has been serving Ranveer with exotic dishes for dinner. Can you not have to do something all the time?' And I don't know. "My mom always says, Ranveer keeps stating it, "Would you sit in 1 location? He calls it 'phat-phat" and then he complains on the family group", she said.

Doogie Howser, MD: Female Reboot in the Works at Disney+ - canceled

April 09, 2020

Doogie Kealoha, M.D., is the working title for the revival, which is in the works at Disney + with executive producer Kourtney Kang , according to a new report from Deadline on Wednesday. Doogie Howser , M.D., which ran for four seasons, has become a pop culture staple, with the title character's name becoming a moniker used for any teen savants in medicine, politics and other areas.

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