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Release of Fortnite’s new season delayed

Epic Games has delayed the release of its new season of Fortnite until June. Chapter 2, Season 3 of Fortnite was scheduled to be released in just two weeks, but…

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Cannes Film Festival postponed

The Cannes Film Festival won’t take place in June due to the coronavirus pandemic, but organizers continue to explore different options for 2020. “Following the French President’s statement, on Monday,…

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Eurovision: Europe Shine A Light

Following the cancellation of the Eurovision Song Contest 2020, the EBU and its Dutch Members NPO, NOS and AVROTROS are excited to confirm they are producing a new show, 'Eurovision:…

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Liam Gallagher leads wave of free concerts for NHS staff

Liam Gallagher has announced a free concert for NHS workers to acknowledge their efforts during the coronavirus outbreak. Gallagher said it was an “honour” to announce the concert at London’s…

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Friends’ Reunion Special postponed

Variety reports that the Friends’ Reunion Special has been postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic. Variety reports that according to an individual with knowledge of the situation, the continued…

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George and Amal Clooney donate $1M for coronavirus relief

George and Amal Clooney have donated more than one million dollars to the coronavirus relief effort, including money for the NHS, PA reports. The couple, who have a home in…

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U2 gives €10m to support healthcare workers

U2 has given €10m to support healthcare workers during the coronavirus outbreak in Ireland. The band’s donation will be used to source and buy personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline…

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Lady Gaga organizes coronavirus international benefit concert

Lady Gaga is to curate One World: Together at Home, a live-streamed and televised benefit concert in support of the World Health Organization’s Covid-19 solidarity response fund and in celebration…

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Andrea Bocelli to perform Easter concert in empty Milan Duomo

Andrea Bocelli will hold an Easter Sunday concert in an empty Milan Duomo starting at 19:00, Mayor Giuseppe Sala said Tuesday. Sala said the blind tenor would sing some "sacred…

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US folk and country singer John Prine dies from Covid-19

John Prine, the US folk and country singer beloved of Bob Dylan, Kris Kristofferson and more, has died aged 73 due to complications from Covid-19. Prine worked as a postman…

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Veteran British singer Marianne Faithfull ‘stable in hospital’ after Covid-19 diagnosis

Marianne Faithfull is being treated for COVID-19 in hospital, her agent has said. Francois Ravard said the singer songwriter, 73, is in a stable condition and is "responding to treatment"…

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Singer Pink, donates $1,000,000 to two emergency funds after recovered from Coronavirus

The singer Pink said that she has recently recovered from Covid-19, and announced that she is donating $500,000 each to two emergency funds helping tackle the outbreak. In a statement…

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‘Ain’t No Sunshine’ and ‘Lean On Me’ singer Bill Withers dies at 81

'Ain't No Sunshine' and 'Lean On Me' singer Bill Withers dies at 81 This is a developing story

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Elton John, Paul McCartney among stars thanking British medical staff

Sir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney and David Beckham were among the stars paying tribute to NHS staff risking their lives fighting the coronavirus pandemic. In a video shared online…

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Plácido Domingo hospitalised in Mexico with coronavirus

Veteran opera star Plácido Domingo has been hospitalised with complications linked to Covid-19, US media are reporting. The 79-year-old is receiving hospital treatment in Mexico, with his spokesman cited as…

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Don’t Stop Me Now … Covid-19 ward doctor performance after shift-end in Varese hospital

Christian Mongiardi, a young doctor in service at the Circolo Hospital in Varese, Lombardy, performed a number of Queen songs, including "Don't Stop Me Now while sitting down at the…

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Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki has died, aged 86

The classical world has lost one of the great composers, and Poland is mourning one of its most passionate music educators and cultural ambassadors. He was born in Dębica in…

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Armani Group converts all production to manufacture single-use medical overalls

The fashion designer’s Group was one of the first firms to take measures to halt the spread of the epidemic, deciding to hold its Milan Fashion week show on…

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‘Asterix and Obelix’ illustrator passes away

The family of French comic-book artist Albert Uderzo has announced his death at home, aged 92, ‘from a heart attack unrelated to the coronavirus’. The illustrator had created the beloved…

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Neil Diamond’s coronavirus-era remake of “Sweet Caroline”

Musician Neil Diamond reached out on Twitter to give a little hope during these tense times. "I know we're going through a rough time right now but I love ya,"…

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Jesus Christ Superstar lead actor sends a heartwarming message to Italians

Ted Neeley, the actor who played the role of Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar (1973), a role for which he was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards and has reprised numerous times,…

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I’m Outta Dove can’t get Clean… Anastacia’s Quarantine Song

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Country music legend Kenny Rogers dies aged 81

Country music legend Kenny Rogers has died at the age of 81. His representative issued a statement saying that the singer "passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under…

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Phantom of the Opera’s ‘All I ask of you’ – Andrew Lloyd Weber performance while in self-isolation

A host of Broadway celebrities and performers are taking to social media to spread joy when attending the theatre is not an option. The videos began appearing this week in…

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Gal Gadot, Natalie Portman and Amy Adams in star-studded ‘Imagine’ cover

Wonder Woman actress Gal Gadot took to Instagram on the sixth day of her self-imposed quarantine, for a star-studded sing-along to John Lennon's Imagine. Gadot enlisted fellow superheroes Natalie…

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Let your love be known – U2’s Bono new song for doctors, nurses and carers on CoVid19 front line

U2’s Bono has shared a new song called “Let Your Love Be Known”, dedicated to “the doctors, nurses, [and] carers on the front line,” and was inspired by the crisis in…

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Eurovision cancelled in wake of coronavirus concerns

The popular Eurovision Song Context has been cancelled in the wake of recent developments related to the spread of the coronavirus. Malta was due to be represented by 17-year-old singer…

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Movies ‘Contagion’ and ‘Outbreak’ peak in popularity amid coronavirus pandemic

Two movies from the past years “Contagion” and “Outbreak” are registering a resurgence in popularity in the last days amid the coronavirus pandemic. According to Warner Bros., the film 'Contagion' …

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Universal halts production of ‘Jurassic World’ that was to be filmed in Malta

Universal has decided to halt production on all live-action films including “Jurassic World: Dominion”. The studio continues to monitor the situation closely and will make a determination on when to…

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Harvey Weinstein jailed for 23 years

Disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape and sexual assault. He was found guilty in a trial in New York last month,…

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Actor Max Von Sydow dies aged 90

Actor Max Von Sydow, who appeared in films and TV series including The Exorcist, Flash Gordon and Game of Thrones, has died at the age of 90. His family announced…

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Back To The Future with a cause

Back To The Future stars Christopher Lloyd and Michael J Fox have reunited 35 years after the film’s release. The two stars were seen hanging out at a fundraising event…

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Publisher cancels Woody Allen’s memoir release on daughter sexual abuse claims

Woody Allen's publisher has cancelled the planned release of his memoir Apropos of Nothing after dozens of its staff staged a walkout. It comes after days of criticism focusing on…

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Eurovision Song Contest in the Netherlands in doubt over coronavirus fears

The co-organiser the Eurovision Song Contest, to be held this year in the Dutch city of Rotterdam in May, said it was reviewing its options in light of the…

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Luke Perry is remembered on anniversary of his death

Wednesday marked one year since the death of actor Luke Perry, and he was on the minds of many who loved him. Perry died at the age of 52 after…

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Rock band Genesis to reunite for first tour in 13 years

British rock band Genesis have confirmed they are reforming for a 2020 tour -- their first in 13 years. Phil Collins, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford made the announcement during…

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No Time To Die release delayed due to Coronavirus

Not long after tickets went on sale, this year's new James Bond movie, No Time to Die, has been delayed. Due to concerns involving the coronavirus (COVID-19), the movie will…

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‘Judge Judy’ to come to an end after 25 seasons

Judge Judy Sheindlin is ending her syndicated series “Judge Judy” after 25 seasons, Variety reports that Sheindlin is set to make the announcement on “Ellen” this Monday. The final full…

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Iranian film about executions wins top prize at Berlin Film Festival

A film by an Iranian director about capital punishment has won the top prize at the Berlin International Film Festival. Mohammad Rasoulof was banned from directing in 2017. He produced…

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Courtney Cox speaks about miscarriage heartbreak

In her role as neurotic chef Monica Geller in hit series Friends, Courteney Cox's character battled fertility issues with on-screen husband Chandler Bing. But in real life, Cox would endure devastating…

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Steven Spielberg won’t be directing Indiana Jones 5

Steven Spielberg has said he won't be directing Indiana Jones 5. He will be passing on the role to a younger director, in a bid to "bring a new perspective"…

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Photo Story: Century of cinema celebrated in Leicester Square

British actor Hugh Bonneville unveils a new Paddington Bear statue in Trafalgar Square in London, Britain, 27 February 2020. Leicester Square is marking a century of cinema in the square…

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Singer Duffy ‘drugged, raped and held captive’

Grammy award-winning singer Duffy has revealed she was drugged and raped after being held captive by an attacker. The 35-year-old Welsh star posted on her verified Instagram account that her…

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Placido Domingo apologised for sexual harassment

Placido Domingo apologised to dozens of women who accused him of sexual harassment after a report found a pattern of misconduct. Domingo, 79, said in a statement: "I respect that…

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Photo Story: Carnival around the world

A selection of photos from EPA of Carnival celebrations around the world. The term Carnival is traditionally used in areas with a large Catholic presence, as well as in Greece.…

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Hasbro and Disney extend strategic merchandising relationship for Marvel and Star Wars franchises

Hasbro, Inc. and The Walt Disney Company announced a renewal of Hasbro’s rights under its strategic merchandising relationship for major Disney entertainment properties Marvel and Star Wars. Under the Marvel…

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Photo Story: Pinocchio photocall at the 70th Berlin Film Festival

In the photo above Roberto Benigni (C) poses with Federico Ielapi (L) and Alida Baladri Calabria (R) during the 'Pinocchio' photocall during the 70th annual Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale),…

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New ‘Star Wars’ Movie in Development

Lucasfilm is developing a new “Star Wars” feature film with “Sleight” writer-director J.D. Dillard and “Luke Cage” writer Matt Owens, Variety has confirmed. The project is still in its very…

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New poster for No Time to Die released

EON Productions has released the new poster for No Time to Die featuring Daniel Craig’s James Bond and Léa Seydoux’s Madeleine Swann. The character of Madeleine Swann was introduced in the last…

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Caroline Flack’s boyfriend breaks silence after her death

Caroline Flack's boyfriend Lewis Burton has broken his silence, posting a statement on Instagram, promising to be her "voice" and "ask all the questions". Sky News reports that this was…

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‘Friends’ Reunion special confirmed

An unscripted special will bring the original cast of the popular sitcom—Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer— back to the Warner Bros. Studio…

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Italian Singer Francesca Alotta reveals her fight with cancer

Francesca Alotta, the singer who with Aleandro Baldi won Sanremo with "Non amarmi" shared her difficult experiences years both professionally and humanely while interviewed on Rai 1. However the current…

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Gladiator actor John Shrapnel dies at the age of 77

Gladiator actor John Shrapnel has died at the age of 77. Shrapnel also featured in the movie Notting Hill. Shrapnel, born in Birmingham, was also known for his work in the…

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Ozzy Osbourne cancels US tour to receive Parkinson’s treatment

Ozzy Osbourne has cancelled his North American tour to receive medical treatment after revealing he has Parkinson's disease. The Black Sabbath frontman, 71, had been due to start the US…

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Caroline Flack’s family releases unpublished Instagram post

Caroline Flack wrote an unpublished Instagram post weeks before she killed herself revealing how her “whole world and future was swept from under [her] feet” over claims she assaulted her…

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Harrison Ford agrees to Indiana Jones 5

Harrison Ford has revealed he will soon pick up his Indiana Jones hat and whip for a fifth instalment in the action-adventure franchise. During an appearance on Ellen DeGeneres's chat…

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Elton John cuts gig short after suffering from walking pneumonia

Veteran performer Elton John has apologised to fans after cutting a gig short in New Zealand, after being diagnosed with walking pneumonia. Sky News reports Elton John was performing at…

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