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Protests erupted over the weekend in several states, including Michigan, Arizona, Texas, Wisconsin, and Nevada, demanding that government officials reopen the economy after stay-at-home orders were issued in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Demonstrators gathered at the Arizona State Capitol on Sunday morning, organized by Operation Gridlock Arizona. The group asked protesters to drive around the …

Drive-in movie theaters — a tiny, nearly forgotten sliver of the US cinema business — may be poised for a comeback as the coronavirus has shuttered indoor movie theaters nationwide. The coronavirus has wreaked havoc on the movie theater industry with over 40,000 screens closed in the US alone — but a small group of …

Tom Hanks said his wife had a much “tougher time” dealing with coronavirus than he did. The Oscar-winning actor, 63, detailed their experiences with the novel virus and recalled Rita Wilson‘s more severe symptoms. “Rita went through a tougher time than I did,” Hanks said in an interview with the National Defense Radio Show. “She …

Bob Odenkirk recently reflected about his 21-year-old son Nathan’s battle with coronavirus, telling James Corden it was “worse than the flu.” Detailing the experience last week on the “Late Late Show,” Odenkirk noted his son contracted coronavirus “a couple of weeks ago,” just as reports emerged about the novel illness. “It was kind of talked …

The Chainsmokers have donated thousands of KN95 masks to hospitals amid the coronavirus pandemic, Page Six has learned. The duo, which consists of Alex Pall and Drew Taggart, donated 10,000 masks to Weill Cornell Medicine and another 10,000 to University Medical Center in Las Vegas. “The work our healthcare professionals are doing on a daily …

Agents and PR pros accustomed to spending face time with clients — rather than interacting virtually via FaceTime — are finding creative ways to meet with their VIP colleagues during the coronavirus pandemic. WME partner Richard Weitz has gained attention over the past few weeks for hosting growing A-list online gatherings with clients such as …

US stocks sank Monday as plummeting oil prices mitigated Wall Street’s optimism about the coronavirus crisis. The Dow Jones industrial average tumbled as much as 507.39 points, or about 2.1 percent, at the open after posting gains for two consecutive weeks. The S&P 500 fell as much as 1.5 percent in early trading while the …

As if we needed another reason to drink right now: Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis have announced they are launching Quarantine Wine. The married celebs are partnering with Nocking Point Wines and Battle Creek Cellars to produce a variety of vinos. One hundred percent of the profits will be donated to charities helping coronavirus-relief efforts. …

Nightlife guru-turned-indie movie producer Noel Ashman is on the mend after battling COVID-19 and is working on a new film. He’s teaming up with Damon Dash and Julie Pacino to produce a short filmed called “For NYC.” “I had an epiphany while I was battling the virus and I wanted to do something to give …

Luann de Lesseps called in to something of an ad hoc Zoom variety show. The “Real Housewives of New York” star and cabaret performer sang her 2010 classic “Money Can’t Buy You Class” at a remote fundraiser for her pal Jill Zarin’s Noshes for Nurses program. “Hairspray” star Nikki Blonsky did a number as well, …