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Babyface-Teddy Riley battle fizzles on Instagram Live

Babyface-Teddy Riley battle fizzles on Instagram Live

NEW YORK — The much-hyped battle between Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds and Teddy Riley was derailed by audio issues, forcing the R&B producers to postpone the Instagram Live event.
Books, dance lessons, ‘Sopranos’ - freebies abound online

Books, dance lessons, ‘Sopranos’ - freebies abound online

NEW YORK — We might not be totally free these days, but there’s a lot out there that is. Companies like Pure Barre and Peloton are offering free access to fitness classes.
Gaga, Stevie Wonder offer hope at event fighting COVID-19

Gaga, Stevie Wonder offer hope at event fighting COVID-19

NEW YORK — Lady Gaga urged people weathering the coronavirus pandemic to find a way to smile through the pain, while Stevie Wonder encouraged viewers to lean on one another as the superstars kicked off Saturday's all-star event aimed at fighting the

Canadian stage star Nick Cordero to lose leg in fight against COVID-19

Hamilton-raised Broadway star Nick Cordero's right leg must be amputated due to complications from COVID-19. His wife Amanda Kloots says the blood stopped flowing to Cordero's leg after he was put on an ECMO machine.
Horse racing gets more TV time with other sports scratched

Horse racing gets more TV time with other sports scratched

Socially distanced crews in New York and California are keeping horse racing on television in the U.S. during the coronavirus pandemic.

Teachers on TV: Classes hit the airwaves during pandemic

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US animator, filmmaker Gene Deitch dies in Prague at 95

US animator, filmmaker Gene Deitch dies in Prague at 95

PRAGUE, Czech Republic — Gene Deitch, an American Oscar-winning illustrator, animator, film director and producer has died. He was 95.
Celine Dion, Shawn Mendes among stars set to appear in 'One World' special

Celine Dion, Shawn Mendes among stars set to appear in 'One World' special

Canadian singers Celine Dion, Shawn Mendes, and Michael Buble are among the artists slated to appear in tonight's "One World: Together At Home" global TV and streaming special.
ESPN, NFL Network ready to tackle challenges of remote draft

ESPN, NFL Network ready to tackle challenges of remote draft

The NFL draft is annually one of the most ambitious productions that ESPN does. Next week's coverage might go down as THE most ambitious in the network's 40-year history.
Announcers find ways to keep busy with sports world on hold

Announcers find ways to keep busy with sports world on hold

Joe Buck has taken up a different type of commentary with games at a standstill. Instead of setting the scene from the 18th fairway, the Fox announcer can be heard describing a toddler’s short game on social media.