With the country in lockdown, and people isolated in their own homes, many have taken to social media to suggest that now might be the right time to write that novel or screenplay that’s been on your bucket list for years, but… where to start? We asked Fran Poletti, published author, screenwriter and lecturer at
Kurt Vile was expected to hit the road next week for his first North American solo tour in ten years. Now, due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, all of those dates have been rescheduled. Initially slated for the months of April and May, the entire trek is now taking place over the summer. A majority
Ikepod revived in 2018 with Chronopod, a 44mm stainless steel chronograph designed by Emmanuel Geit, the designer for the Royal Oak Offshore Founded in 1994, Ikepod is a Swiss watchmaker founded by Oliver Ike (an entrepreneur) and Marc Newson – an industrial designer who arguably needs no introduction. A portmanteau of Ike’s last name and
Did Fallon manage to look after Connor? On Dynasty Season 3 Episode 15, things took an unprecedented turn when Liam went out of town to find his baby mama. Meanwhile, Dominique and Vanessa put the wheels in motion for a reality show. They brought Culhane in to be a part of it, but what did he
United Airlines planes at Newark Liberty International Airport Leslie Josephs | CNBC United Airlines warned Friday that it expects to reduce its workforce because of the rapid spread of coronavirus and severe measures to stop the disease’s spread, despite a sweeping government aid package that passed the House on Friday. “The global economy has taken a
Nothing makes you feel more summery than your favorite dress. And nothing makes you love your favorite dress more than being able to tell people how crazy cheap it was. We rounded up the best on-sale designer minis, sneaky-chic midis tucked away at your favorite mall brands, and more affordable dresses (all under $150!), here.
A limited series based on eccentric zoo owner Joe Exotic is currently in the works, with Kate McKinnon set to star as Exotic’s rival Carole Baskin. Exotic, whose real name is Joe Maldonado-Passage, has become a very well-known name as of late thanks to Netflix’s wildly successful documentary series Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness. Directed by Eric Goode
One of Nova Scotia’s most celebrated stars has brought her tremendous global platform to highlight environmental racism in her home province. Ellen Page, along with collaborator Ian Daniel, sought to highlight the stories of Indigenous and Black Nova Scotian communities that have been disproportionally affected by decisions to place hazardous waste sites near their homes.
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A local politician has raised fears that small charities will be excluded from the government’s £10,000 small business grants scheme, aimed at supporting organisations through the coronavirus outbreak. The government had announced that small businesses would be eligible for grant funding of £10,000 to help them weather the Covid-19 pandemic. But a letter from Richard
(New York March 26, 2020) – CARE’s analysis of INFORM Global Risk Index data has found that the world’s ‘highest risk’ countries have three times higher exposure to epidemics, such as COVID-19, but also have a six times higher risk in terms of their access to healthcare compared to the world’s lowest risk countries. Somalia, Central African
David Goetsch, co-executive producer of “The Big Bang Theory,” on the show set. David Goetsch I can’t stop reading the news about the coronavirus and its impact on the economy. My brain is hardwired to obsess on a crisis, even one which doesn’t impact me directly. Everything else gets pushed to the periphery while one
With the world on lockdown due to COVID-19 – one tourism company has gone above and beyond to give people around the world the chance to experience Lapland in all its majesty – without having to leave the confines of their homes. Specialist Aurora Photography company, Lights over Lapland, has brought together some of Europe’s
In a quickly deleted tweet, Pasquale Rotella announced that Insomniac was pausing automatic payments on layaway tickets for EDC Las Vegas. EDC in May is one of the last festivals to refrain from postponing or cancelling the event, despite calls from many to do so in the current climate. The tweet stated, “For those of
A Japan-based owner has bought hull number two of the upcoming Swan 58, with the first hull expected to launch in Finland by the end of June. The model’s world premiere is scheduled for the 52nd Boot Dusseldorf in January 2021. The first Swan 58 will be launched in northern Finland in early summer Nautor’s
“Game of Thrones” fans already reeling from the show ending have another heartbreaking loss — the dog that played Bran’s direwolf has died. Odin, an Inuit dog who played Summer direwolf in the very first ‘GoT’ episode back in 2011, died after being diagnosed with mouth cancer in November. His owners announced the sad news
The Robinhood application is displayed in the App Store on an Apple Inc. iPhone in an arranged photograph taken in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2018. Andrew Harrer | Bloomberg | Getty Images Robinhood’s recent show of goodwill came with strings attached, according to some users. On Monday, the trading start-up offered a
There’s never been a better time to support local makers Maybe it’s the knot you get in your stomach when you think about the poor labour conditions. Perhaps it’s the water pollution, carbon emissions and overflowing landfills. Or maybe you’re just tired of having so much stuff yet feeling like you have nothing to wear.
truTV’s surprise winter feature sleeper Impractical Jokers: The Movie will be available on Wednesday, April 1, April Fool’s Day, just five weeks after its theatrical play due to the national shutdown of cinemas during the COVID-19 pandemic. Again no shocker here about the early home release given how all current theatrical releases such as Onward, Sonic
Ozark’s Julia Garner has been waiting out the coronavirus quarantine like the rest of us—by alternating bouts of anxiety and state-of-the-world-induced depression with therapeutic binge-watching, like Love Is Blind (“It’s next level, it’s so good”) and Tiger King (“I’m obsessed. It’s like Ozark but 100 times weirder.” ) On Friday, as the world lurches into
Two former party leaders and another two former charity ministers have written an open letter calling for emergency funding to help the charity sector survive the coronavirus crisis. In a letter published in The Daily Telegraph newspaper, Ed Miliband, a former leader of the Labour Party who was also Minister for the Third Sector between
All Images Credit Gawler Ranges Wilderness Safaris. For some of us, at a time like this, to think about travel could be considered frivolous. But we know that although the days ahead may be tough, we will get through this. Our lives will never be the same, but we will get through it. And when
Never one to just recreate the past, Emile Chouriet’s latest creation is made for those who appreciate classical watchmaking with a little something extra. The Heritier Weekly Date combines the timeless elegance of the Historique line with a balanced display of the day of the week and the date through windows. True to the brand’s
This is CNBC’s live blog covering all the latest news on the coronavirus outbreak. All times below are in Eastern time. This blog will be updated throughout the day as the news breaks. Global cases: More than 542,700 Global deaths: At least 24,361 US cases: At least 85,996 US deaths: At least 1,300 The data
Exclusive Yung Berg allegedly pistol-whipped a woman after having sex with her, and now she’s been granted court-ordered protection from him … TMZ has learned. According to new legal docs … Talia Tilley claims Yung Berg pistol-whipped her face, pointed the gun at her mouth and threatened to kill her … after they had sex
Immaculately restored to its authentic grandeur, the gated 15-acre lakefront enclave of Lake Tahoe is exclusively home to 22 luxurious residences, each with its own distinct characteristics and access to communal tennis courts, exercise facilities, locker rooms, steam showers, private beaches, heated pools and jacuzzis, plus the Boathouse and Yacht Club, Kairser Suite guest apartment,
Courtesy of Box Hill Films Nearly every industry is being impacted by the novel coronavirus pandemic, including entertainment, which has halted production on virtually all projects and delayed the releases of high-profile movies such as Mulan and Black Widow. As movie theaters across the country close due to COVID-19 safety concerns, studios including Universal, Warner
At first glance, any place at Walt Disney World being open seems strange, but when you think about it, golf is one leisure activity which lends itself to social distancing. It’s a game that can be played alone or in a group that usually doesn’t exceed four, and it requires a significant distance between each
Comedian Kathy Griffin has opened up to fans about her recent visit to the emergency room after ‘unbearably painful’ symptoms led her to believe she had coronavirus. Comedian Kathy Griffin has revealed that she wasn’t able to get tested for coronavirus despite “unbearably painful” symptoms that landed her in the isolation ward of a hospital.
The Charity Finance Group and the Small Charities Coalition have called on the government to rethink its small business grant fund after it emerged that small charities would not be eligible. The government had announced that small businesses would be eligible for grant funding of £10,000 to help them weather the Covid-19 pandemic. But only businesses that