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Posted March 11, 2020 9:39 pm Updated March 11, 2020 9:40 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks has announced he and his wife Rita Wilson have both tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Hanks published a note to social media Wednesday saying

Former vice president Joe Biden is having another very good Tuesday night. Building off the momentum from his South Carolina and Super Tuesday wins that firmly cemented him as the Democratic front-runner, Biden turned out another string of wins Tuesday, including in Mississippi, Missouri—and, most importantly, Michigan. “Just over a week ago, many pundits declared

Brad Pitt and actress Alia Shawkat have been spotted on numerous outings at concerts and other events. It’s their shared love of art that has helped the two forge a close friendship. Brad Pitt made it very clear throughout his awards season run that he’s a single man. So when he was photographed attending a March

Post Malone took a moment during a concert in Memphis, Tenn., last Friday to tell his fans he’s “not on drugs.” “I’m not on drugs, and I feel the best I’ve ever f–king felt in my life,” the 24-year-old musician said during his March 6 show at the FedEx Forum in a video captured by

Vice TV put the special together to kick off its Vice Versa series, which aims to “give voice to radical and unapologetic points of view.” “A lot of people view the royal family as a guilty pleasure or as a fantasy or gossip,” Vice Television executive vice president and general manager Morgan Hertzan told Vanity

Is it REALLY a ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ reunion without Selena Gomez? David Henrie, Jennifer Stone, and others posed for a ‘totally RAD’ photo that left fans asking one question: ‘where’s Selena?’ “Filming something totally RAD today,” Maria Canals-Barrera, 53, aka Teresa Russo from Wizards of Waverly Place, posted to Instagram on March 7. In

It’s definitely a farewell. But will it be fond? Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, will fulfill their final royal commitment when they appear Monday at the annual Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey in London. It’s the last time they will be seen at work with the entire royal Windsor clan

Prince Harry’s days with the British military are coming to an end. As part of the deal he and Meghan Markle struck with the Queen that will allow them to live in North America and step down from senior royal duties, Harry will give up all his honorary military appointments for at least a year—though

Orlando Bloom can’t wait to be a father again! The actor posted the sweetest photo of pregnant fiancee Katy Perry at an Australian sporting event. Orlando Bloom, 43, just shouted out his love Katy Perry, 35, and their baby-to-be in the sweetest way! Sharing a gorgeous snap of the “Firework” singer from the ICC Women’s

By Staff The Associated Press Posted March 6, 2020 5:21 pm Updated March 6, 2020 5:25 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Austin city officials have cancelled the South by Southwest arts and technology festival. Mayor Steve Adler announced a local disaster as a precaution because

The people of Bacurau, a small, fictional town in the backcountry of Northeastern Brazil, have problems—though, to be clear, the people themselves are not the problem. It’s everyone, everything else. The matriarch of the village, the 96-year-old Carmelita, has died, and though it has not lessened the village’s resolve—if anything, it proves opportunity for more

After Jhene Aiko dropped her new album, ‘Chilombo,’ on March 6, Big Sean took to social media to send her a sweet congratulatory message, and seemingly confirmed that they’re SO back together! Big Sean and Jhene Aiko haven’t officially said whether or not they’re back together, but Sean’s message to the singer on her album release day

Latin pop legends Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin have just announced a 21-date arena tour across North America. On Wednesday evening, Live Nation confirmed the joint trek during an exclusive live event in Los Angeles, Calif. Starting on Sept. 5, in Phoenix, Ariz., the Hero and Livin’ La Vida Loca singers will join forces, spending eight weeks on the

The U.S. Supreme Court waded into the fraught debate over abortion rights Wednesday, as the court heard arguments in June Medical Services v. Russo. The case, which concerns the constitutionality of a Louisiana law that sharply limits access to legal abortion, has the potential to curtail abortion rights across the country if the court upholds

Following the unexpected passing of Tyler Cameron’s mom Andrea, her cause of death was revealed in a bittersweet interview with her three sons. Following the blindsiding news of Andrea Cameron’s passing, Tyler Cameron’s mom’s cause of death has been announced. The Florida-based real estate agent and mother of three sadly passed away from a brain

Sure, it might be common knowledge that Ryan Reynolds, the much-beloved film actor, is a Vancouverite, but what some fans might not know is that his grandfather also played an important part in Canadian history. Last Thursday, during a visit to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton news anchor Gord Steinke

In all seriousness, for anyone reading this hoping to get a leg up the correct answer to the campaign question is obviously “I would say what I found most appealing was the way Mr. Trump riled up the racists in this country” or “Honestly? When he descended from that Trump Tower escalator like a gift

Danielle Staub insisted she’s ‘never’ returning to ‘RHONJ,’ but will any of her co-stars follow? An insider answers that question, and even teases details about the cast reunion! Friendships have been tested in the wake of Danielle Staub’s hair-yanking incident with Margaret Josephs, 52, and we’ve learned if the drama has affected their co-stars’ decision

Lauren Spencer Smith’s life has changed forever, thanks to a jaw-dropping American Idol audition that aired Sunday evening. “I feel like I am a very little girl with a huge dream, and that American Idol can help me achieve that dream in so many ways.” said the16-year-old Vancouver Islander in an interview with American Idol.

Shortly after Facebook went public, its first 250 employees, who were about to make millions in stock options, started a secret message board called the TNR250—the Nouveau Riche—where they swapped links to houses, jets, sports cars, gaudy art, islands, and other purchases they might make once they’d cashed out. Since then, billionaires minted via Uber,

Oprah took a big tumble on stage over the weekend, but she’s taking it all in her stride. She showed off her full-leg cold compression and joked that she’s become a meme! Oprah Winfrey has revealed what her self care Sunday looks like, after tripping over on stage on Feb. 29. The 66-year-old took to Instagram

Saturday Night Live has returned to our TV screens, this time with jokes about COVID-19 and with host John Mulaney playing U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and a number of cast members reprising their roles as rival Democrats in the running. The cold open on Saturday night was set in a White House press

As one of New York’s oldest artist-run nonprofit spaces supporting lens-based art, Baxter St at the Camera Club of New York—founded in 1884—knows a thing or two about timeless art. So does Raekwon The Chef, of Wu-Tang Clan, who was among the artists and performers who celebrated with Baxter St at the organization’s third annual

Kylie Jenner sent fans in a confused frenzy after sharing throwback photos of her 2017 NBA date with Travis Scott! Thanks to Kylie’s cryptic caption, fans were left scratching their heads even harder. Kylie Jenner, 22, is having fans wonder if she’s giving her relationship with Travis Scott, 27, a second go! Some insisted this

Sometimes we’e unable to measure the magnitude of a person until they have left this world. Upon their death, we learn about the many more lives they touched beyond our own — about their joys and pains we were oblivious to, and about the small, everyday moments that amounted to the greatness of their being.

President Donald Trump’s impeachment may be over—but some Republicans still can’t let the president’s desire to investigate Joe Biden go. Senators Ron Johnson and Chuck Grassley, who chair the Senate Homeland Security and Finance committees, respectively, are forging ahead with an investigation into Biden and son Hunter Biden’s dealings in Ukraine, a conspiracy theory that

The ‘90s are here again, thanks to legendary hip-hop duo Salt-N-Pepa. The ladies have launched their limited edition collection with Milani Cosmetics and it’s fierce. Salt-N-Pepa have launched a makeup collection with Milani Cosmetics and it’s “Hot, Kool & Vicious” just like the ladies themselves. Cheryl “Salt” James, 53, and Sandra “Pepa” Denton, 55, sat

Big Brother Canada is back! On Wednesday, the 16 new houseguests were revealed after weeks of anticipation; they’re set to enter the Big Brother Canada (BBCAN) house very soon, with the supersized Season 8 premiering on Global on March 4 at 7 p.m. ET/PT. This season’s houseguests face the biggest test yet: an extended season lasting

Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus has been, to date, typically Trumpian, which is to say: incoherent, disorganized, full of lies, and reminiscent, we assume, of that sinking feeling one gets after having unprotected sex with a porn star. Earlier this week, the president claimed that “we are very close to a vaccine,” a statement