• Animation production still going strong despite coronavirus crisis

    Animation production still going strong despite coronavirus crisis

    As Hollywood production has ground to a halt over the escalating COVID-19 pandemic, there is one area that been able to keep the lights on for the most part — animation. As new episodes of “The Simpsons,” “Bob’s Burgers” and more just this past weekend made it to air, many animated series are still in …
  • Do we really need more of Lena Dunham’s navel-gazing?

    Do we really need more of Lena Dunham’s navel-gazing?

    As if things weren’t bad enough. We can’t go to the movies, a Broadway show or a bookstore to find entertainment while the city is in coronavirus lockdown, but we can always turn to . . . Lena Dunham? Reader, she’s back. The creator of “Girls” — who turned a brief window of fascination with her from …
  • ‘Walking Dead’ actor Daniel Newman ‘disgusted’ by $9K coronavirus test bill

    ‘Walking Dead’ actor Daniel Newman ‘disgusted’ by $9K coronavirus test bill

    Even celebrities can’t get their coronavirus test results in the United States — just the bill. After having a colleague test positive for COVID-19 and developing minor symptoms himself, “The Walking Dead” actor Daniel Newman sought to be tested in Georgia. He called around and discovered his own doctor and many urgent-care clinics didn’t even …
  • Janet Jackson thanks essential workers for ‘putting themselves at risk’

    Janet Jackson thanks essential workers for ‘putting themselves at risk’

    Janet Jackson is showing her appreciation for essential workers who continue to put themselves at risk as the country attempts to curb the spread of coronavirus. The pop star, 53, took to Instagram Monday to acknowledge medical personnel, grocers and others who have been called to work through the current COVID-19 crisis. “While most of …
  • Kevin Hart embracing his natural gray hair during quarantine

    Kevin Hart embracing his natural gray hair during quarantine

    Kevin Hart is taking a break from the dye bottle while staying home during the coronavirus outbreak. Last week, the 40-year-old funnyman launched a new Instagram video series dubbed “Confessions from the Hart” and featuring behind-the-scenes stories from throughout his career — and in his first episode, Hart revealed that he’s done coloring his natural …
  • Cuomo Urges States to Learn From N.Y. Coronavirus Outbreak: ‘We Are Your Future’

    Cuomo Urges States to Learn From N.Y. Coronavirus Outbreak: ‘We Are Your Future’

    New York governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday called on other states to pay attention to the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak in New York as an example of what to expect in the coming weeks. “New York is going first. We have the highest and the fastest rate of infection. What is happening to New York is …
  • From alcohol to ventilators, how Chinese virus is upending business

    From alcohol to ventilators, how Chinese virus is upending business

    The rapid spread of the coronavirus since it was first reported in China has dealt an unprecedented shock to the global economy. Here’s a look at developments Tuesday as central banks, businesses and workers attempt to navigate a global outbreak that has brought economic activity to a standstill. WAR CHEST: With the duration of the …
  • Stephen King posts chapter of ‘The Stand’ to explain how pandemics spread

    Stephen King posts chapter of ‘The Stand’ to explain how pandemics spread

    In hopes of teaching how easily a contagious virus can spread, Stephen King posted the audio of a chapter from his post-apocalyptic 1978 book “The Stand.” “Chapter 8 of THE STAND. This is how it works. Heed. (But remember COVID-19 is not as lethal as the superflu.),” the 72-year-old author wrote on Twitter on Sunday …
  • Citigroup will temporarily close up to 15 percent of branches

    Citigroup will temporarily close up to 15 percent of branches

    Citigroup will temporarily close up to 15 percent of its US branches in light of reduced foot traffic amid the coronavirus outbreak, a spokesman told Reuters. The third-largest US lender said it would also temporarily reduce branch hours and redeploy staff to open branches to ensure access to essential services. Citigroup has roughly 700 branches. …
  • Amber Heard holds hands with girlfriend Bianca Butti and more star snaps

    Amber Heard holds hands with girlfriend Bianca Butti and more star snaps

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