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Broadway stars stream, rock stars stay off road amid virus

Broadway stars stream, rock stars stay off road amid virus

NEW YORK — From helping others cope to sheltering in place to cancelling events, here's a look at some of the ways the entertainment industry is reacting to the spread of the coronavirus, which most people recover from but can cause severe illness in
'Don't stop': When Carnegie Hall cancelled, show went on

'Don't stop': When Carnegie Hall cancelled, show went on

NEW YORK — How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice. And when the coronavirus cancels the performance you've been practicing for? Take it outside.
Fill the Void: Sport networks turn to classic games, docs and archive content

Fill the Void: Sport networks turn to classic games, docs and archive content

TORONTO — With the live sports schedule all but wiped out due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadian sports television networks are turning to classic games and archival content to help fill the massive void.
Idris Elba says he has coronavirus: 'no symptoms so far'

Idris Elba says he has coronavirus: 'no symptoms so far'

LOS ANGELES — Idris Elba says he has tested positive for the coronavirus. The actor tweeted Monday that he has no symptoms so far and has been isolated since Friday when he found out about his possible exposure.
Anna Wintour: Met Gala postponed due to the virus outbreak

Anna Wintour: Met Gala postponed due to the virus outbreak

NEW YORK — One of fashion's biggest nights, the Met Gala, has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, host Anna Wintour said Monday on Vogue's website .
Disney Junior's 'Mira, Royal Detective' is India-inspired

Disney Junior's 'Mira, Royal Detective' is India-inspired

NEW YORK — The newest cartoon on Disney Junior has all the hallmarks one would expect from a children's show — a smart, resourceful lead character, entertaining sidekicks, and a bright, colorful animated environment, filled with song and dance.
Universal moves new releases to on-demand, AMC limits crowds

Universal moves new releases to on-demand, AMC limits crowds

NEW YORK — The coronavirus pandemic has cracked Hollywood's traditional theatrical window.
With 208th song on Hot 100 chart, Drake sets new record

With 208th song on Hot 100 chart, Drake sets new record

NEW YORK — Drake has landed his 208th song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, setting a new record for most songs on the music chart. The rapper's latest track, “Oprah's Bank Account" with DaBaby and Lil Yachty, debuted at No.
'Big Brother Canada' proceeding with production, contestants aware of COVID-19: Corus

'Big Brother Canada' proceeding with production, contestants aware of COVID-19: Corus

TORONTO — Production is still underway on "Big Brother Canada" despite the global COVID-19 crisis.
Noted musical trailblazer Doriot Anthony Dwyer dies at 98

Noted musical trailblazer Doriot Anthony Dwyer dies at 98

BOSTON — A longtime Boston Symphony Orchestra flutist and musical trailblazer has died, the orchestra said Monday. Doriot Anthony Dwyer was 98. Dwyer, the second woman ever to win a principal chair in a major U.S.
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