The mother of a Coquitlam, B.C., actor who passed away suddenly at the age of 16 says the novel coronavirus pandemic has put her son’s funeral plans on hold, forcing her to grieve alone. Logan Williams was best known for playing the young Barry Allen on The Flash, the popular CW television series that films
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Patricia Bosworth, who died this week due to coronavirus complications, at 86, wrote breezily, with a gossamer touch, as if an intimate friend were telling you the latest over a coffee or a martini. Which is very much how she was: a champion chatterbox, charmer, encourager, motivator, and, above all, truth-teller. Younger writers tended to
The active search for missing Maeve Kennedy Townsend McKean, 40, and her 8-year-old son Gideon has been ‘suspended’ her husband David McKean sadly confirmed. Robert F. Kennedy‘s granddaughter Maeve Kennedy Townsend McKean, 40, and her 8-year-old son Gideon have “passed away” Maeve’s husband David McKean confirmed on Facebook. The pair were were reported missing following a
Corey Feldman left the United States after the premiere of (My) Truth: The Rape of 2 Coreys. Feldman says he is currently hiding outside of the U.S. and claims that he has been attacked by powerful individuals that have been trying to silence him since the premiere. The Goonies actor took to Twitter on April 1 to
In this time of lockdown—and, for many, unimaginable loss—there is nonetheless a strange and gratifying ray of light. In the cocoon of the tiny French village where I’m sheltering, I’m interacting with a greater array of long-lost friends than I have in decades. I was very young when I left America, barely out of my
Lady Gaga might have done the world’s shortest ‘Tonight Show’ interview, telling Jimmy Fallon she didn’t have time to talk to him before jumping off their call. Ever since the coronavirus breakout, Jimmy Fallon has been doing The Tonight Show “from home” and interviewing his guests via Facetime. His Apr. 1 guest was Lady Gaga
Exactly one month after Flavor Flav, the co-founding member of Public Enemy, was unexpectedly and abruptly fired from the beloved hip-hop group, MC Chuck D has claimed that it was all an elaborate April Fools Day ruse. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Chuck D claimed the drama between him and the rapper was merely a “hoax”
The coronavirus outbreak and ensuing economic fallout is resulting in widespread financial hardship, as entire industries come to a standstill, workers get laid off, and the stock market tanks. As more and more Americans contract the coronavirus, another major source of financial anxiety for many will be health care costs, as serious cases of COVID-19
Farrah Abraham took to Instagram on Apr. 1 to share a video of her showing off stylish ‘Tiger King’-themed masks with her 11-year-old daughter Sophia as they continue to protect themselves against the coronavirus pandemic. Farrah Abraham, 28, and her daughter Sophia, 11, aren’t letting the coronavirus pandemic stop them from looking as fashionable as
Trying times continue as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on and people across the globe have been left with no choice but to self-isolate in their homes and socially distance from one another to avoid catching or spreading the novel coronavirus. The illness has plagued the entertainment industry in particular, leaving avid music lovers wondering what
The federal government’s inability to get the states what they need is of course tied into the sheer magnitude of the coronavirus outbreak and its demand for more medical supplies than are readily available—but there is, of course, also some bureaucratic incompetence at play. CNN reported Tuesday that though the Pentagon has committed 2,000 ventilators
Lauren London took to Instagram on Mar. 31, the one year anniversary of her late partner Nipsey Hussle’s death, and shared a heartbreaking message about her ‘heavy pain’ and how her kids keep her going. Lauren London, 35, gave a touching Instagram tribute to Nipsey Hussle on Mar. 31, which marked one year since his tragic
David Schramm, who played Roy Biggins on Wings, has died at the age of 73. Schramm was a founding member of New York’s The Acting Company, which confirmed his death. The Acting Company’s Margot Harley announced the news Sunday in a statement. The date and cause of death are not yet known. READ MORE: John
Sony Pictures is all but closing up for 2020. The studio was among the last studios to announce delays in its release schedule over the coronavirus isolation that has overtaken the world, but its changing are among the most sweeping. Nearly all of its movies have been postponed until 2021. Ghostbusters: Afterlife, which was set
A main character on ‘The Good Doctor’ tragically died in the aftermath of the earthquake. The final moments of the season 3 finale were absolutely devastating and will change the lives of everyone at the hospital forever. Melendez’s injury is of the utmost concern for Claire when the second part of The Good Doctor season
In the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, The Office alum John Krasinski is making an effort to share “some good news” with the world — as opposed to that which pertains to the novel coronavirus. After reaching out to fans asking for some positivity last week, the 40-year-old actor launched his own YouTube series on Sunday covering
This post contains frank discussion of Westworld Season 3, Episode 3 “The Absence of Field.” If you’re not all caught up, now is the time to leave. This week’s episode centers on Tessa Thompson’s character Charlotte Hale. Though, of course, it’s not really Hale in there, is it? So who might it be? We’ve got
Donald Trump previously called Meghan Markle ‘nasty’ after she clapped back at some of his misogynistic comments, and he’s slamming her yet again! UPDATE (3/29/2020 @ 10:15 P.M. ET): Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have since refuted Donald Trump’s tweet with a statement. “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have no plans to ask the
The spectre of disease, pandemic, and death have been with us since life emerged on this rock. And once we got around to discovering music, homo sapiens (and perhaps Neanderthals, whose numbers were probably drastically culled by disease), began reacting to these periods of widespread sickness with stories, art, and song. The first recorded pandemic
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo addressed the press on Saturday and unveiled an emergency plan should hospitals run out of ventilators during the coronavirus crises, as many are predicting. The National Guard may soon be trained to operate manual bag valves, which are inexpensively produced devices that could provide the oxygen patients need while combatting
Mariah Carey loves a celebration — or shall we say, anniversary! The singer rang in her 50th birthday with a delicious chocolate cake and her twins at-home. Despite being under quarantine, Mariah Carey celebrated 50 in style! The “Honey” singer was all glammed up for the milestone anniversary — that’s what Mariah calls birthdays —
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.
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
Fresh off her fire collaboration with Drake’s friend PARTYNEXTDOOR, Rihanna is more than ready to drop her ninth album — and we can’t wait! Rihanna, 32, has new music on the mind! “Rihanna has over a hundred songs either fully recorded and produced, various beats and tons of lyrics and plenty of unfinished songs scattered
The stars of the 2011 virus thriller Contagion — a prescient film these days — have reunited for a series of public service announcements to warn about COVID-19. Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburne, Kate Winslet and Jennifer Ehle have teamed up with scientists from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health to offer four individual homemade videos with
As the Times notes, the lifted restriction could be a “potential bonanza” for these one-percenters, and marks the second-biggest tax provision in the entire stimulus package. “It’s a pretty big deal,” Peter Buell, who runs tax services for accounting firm Marcum’s real estate practice, told the Times. All told, the move could result in $170
Khloe Kardashian and daughter True are still making time to see her ex Tristan Thompson! The NBA star was on hand to watch the ‘KUWTK’ premiere with his ex and daughter. Despite being in quarantine, Khloe Kardashian, 35, and daughter True Thompson, 1, are still seeing Tristan Thompson, 29! It turns out the NBA star
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is exploring debt restructuring options that include a potential bankruptcy filing, after it was forced to cancel shows because of the coronavirus outbreak, people familiar with the matter said. The famed Montreal-based circus company, largely known for its regular shows in Las Vegas venues, had to temporarily lay off most
One of the most consistent and dangerous hallmarks of Donald Trump’s presidency thus far has been the Trump administration’s continued efforts to roll back environmental regulations. The administration has gutted more than 90 environmental rules and regulations since the president took office, from headline-grabbing moves like pulling out of the Paris Climate Accord, to cutting
Draya Michele got major attention when she shared videos that showed her putting on makeup, facial oil, and lotion as her body was on display in a blue lace lingerie set from Rihanna’s line. Draya Michele, 35, stunned social media users on Mar. 25 when she shared various gorgeous videos of herself wearing an electric