Lionel Richie Wants to Bring Back 'We Are the World' Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held a meeting with leaders of opposition parties Thursday evening, where he said he briefed them on the latest developments of the trucker convoy protests and blockades.

Unhappy Olympic athletes are calling out organizers of the Beijing Games with a litany of complaints about everything from COVID-19 protocols to inadequate catering.

Camilla Parker-Bowles has broken her silence after she was handed the future title of 'Queen Consort' by the Queen on the eve of the Platinum Jubilee last weekend.The Duchess of Cornwall, 74, said she was "very, very honoured" and "very touched" to be bestowed the honour by Her Majesty while on a royal visit to Nourish Hub community food centre in West London.She went ahead with the public appearance after testing negative for Covid despite spending the previous evening with husband Prince Charles, who remained in self-isolation after contracting the virus for the second time yesterday (February 10).Charles, who is said not to be experiencing any symptoms of the virus, was forced on Thursday to cancel his visit the Great Hall at Winchester Castle and the unveiling of a statue of Jewish-British historical figure Licoricia of Winchester.It was also revealed that he had seen his mum the Queen two days before testing positive.Describing the situation, Camilla told Willie Hartley Russell, high sheriff for Berkshire: "He’s diagnosed now. Luckily (she’s negative).

Simon Cowell has been forced to pull out of Britain's Got Talent auditions after testing positive for Covid.The ITV entertainment show is back this year after being cancelled in 2021 because of the pandemic and auditions have been under way at the London Palladium.Due to his positive test result, the 62-year-old TV personality could not take his seat at the judge's table. Simon's spokesperson exclusively told Mail Online that the star is currently isolating at his London home after contracting the virus.His spokesperson said: "Simon was unable to attend filming today as he was isolating at home after testing positive for Covid-19." Simon was scheduled to be on the set of the talent competition on Thursday alongside his fellow judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams.A week before testing positive and withdrawing from the audition process, Simon was rushed to hospital after being caught in a horrific e-bike accident near his home in West London.The incident which happened last Thursday night saw Simon fall off his e-bike while reaching speeds of 20mph.This is the second e-bike accident the father-of-one experienced, just 18 months after breaking his back on an e-bike in Los Angeles.

PHILADELPHIA - Bob Saget's shocking cause of death has caused many to wonder how likely it is that an accidental blow to the head can turn fatal.The 65-year-old entertainer and Philadelphia native was found on his hotel bed at the Ritz Carlton in Orlando on Jan. 9.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); A wanted drug traffickers knowns as ‘Abba’ was killed in a shootout with the Police Special Task Force on Thursday (10) night in Egoda Uyana, Moratuwa.The Police Special Task Force told News 1st that a raid was carried out at around 10 PM on Thursday (10) night after receiving a tip-off that a house in Egoda Uyana contained drugs.During the raid, a man had opened fire from inside the house and the Police Special Task Force had returned fire.The Police in a statement said, “One suspect opened fire at an STF Officer with a pistol, and the STF officer returned fire.”In the exchange of fire, a 27-year-old male identified as ‘Abba’ (Thelge Dilan Sameera Peiris) was killed and he is a known associate of a notorious drug trafficker operating from Dubai.One STF member was injured in the incident.Sri Lanka Police said two bullets fired by the suspect had hit the protective vest worn by the STF Officer, and he was rushed to the Panadura Hospital for treatment.Six other people who were inside the house were arrested by the Police Special Task Force.The Office of the Police Spokesperson said that ‘Abba’ had a murder case filed against him, as we as a case over stabbing a woman and causing serious injury.Further, another 31-year-old man was arrested from Moratuwa upon inspecting the residence of another suspect.Police said that this man has a case filed against him for transporting drugs along the expressway.

In this photo illustration, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) logo is seen displayed on an Android mobile phone. WASHINGTON (AP) - The CIA has a secret, undisclosed data repository that includes information collected about Americans, two Democrats on the Senate Intelligence Committee said Thursday. While neither the agency nor lawmakers would disclose specifics about the data, the senators alleged the CIA had long hidden details about the program from the public and Congress.Sens.

LONDON (AP) - AstraZeneca recorded a big jump in revenue on Thursday as it begins to take a profit from its coronavirus vaccine for the first time.The company recorded full-year revenues of $37.4 billion, an increase of 38% from the year before at constant exchange rates. Part of the boost came from $4 billion in sales of its COVID-19 vaccine, developed with the University of Oxford.Despite rising revenue, AstraZeneca reported a pre-tax loss of $265 million due to costs from its purchase of U.S.

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say an armed carjacker hopped into a running vehicle with three children inside and later let the kids out and ditched the car. Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said the children's mother left the car running on the 5300 block of Willow Street around 6 p.m.

Shaun White of Team United States reacts during the Men's Snowboard Halfpipe Final on day 7 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at Genting Snow Park on February 11, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China. BEIJING (AP) - In Shaun White’s farewell performance on Friday, Ayumu Hirano of Japan won an elusive Olympic gold in the halfpipe with a boundary-pushing final run.There was no doubt about the winner after Hirano's electric performance as the last rider to go. His run included an intricate and unprecedented series of flips and spins that pushed a sport obsessed with progression to new heights.

The language of the UCP has seen a significant shift this week as it moves to drop COVID-19 restrictions in the province, with words like “damaging” and “freedom” being used much more often in public communications.

The University of Alberta is reviewing a letter from the advanced education minister, detailing expectations for post-secondary students to return to school in March — including dropping vaccine and mask mandates.

Global’s Keith Baldrey looks a how B.C.’s COVID-19 numbers have improved since January.

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FILE - Police lights are shown in a close up image. (Credit: FOX TV Stations) BETHLEHEM, Pa. - A Pennsylvania father and son were arrested after law enforcement agents uncovered a stockpile of unregistered fully automatic firearms during a search of the family's home. U.S.

MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Bucks traded for center Serge Ibaka from the Los Angeles Clippers in a four-team trade that also includes the Detroit Pistons and Sacramento Kings.To complete the deal, the Bucks traded guard Donte DiVincenzo to the Kings and forwards Rodney Hood and Semi Ojeleye to the Clippers. Milwaukee has also acquired a second-round draft pick from Sacramento, a second-round draft pick from Detroit and cash considerations from Los Angeles.In his 13th season, Ibaka is a three-time All-NBA Defensive First Team selection who has appeared in 884 career games (695 starts) with the Thunder, Magic, Raptors and Clippers.

Crystal Hefner has shared a new update in her mental health journey.

B.C. health officials release a written report Thursday, Feb. 10, with the latest COVID-19 case numbers. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has analysis.

Valentine’s Day. Some believe the holiday is just a marketing tactic spread by greeting card companies or is only for people who are romantically involved.Cue the solution to those worries: Galentine’s Day. But what is this unofficial holiday, who can celebrate the occasion and when is it? Gather up your gal pals, and find out the details below.According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, Galentine’s Day is a "day for women to celebrate their friendships with their lady friends." Essentially, the meaning of Galentine’s Day is Valentine’s Day for your gals.

MONTCLAIR, N.J. - Many New Jersey children may soon have to experience snow days from the inside looking out if some state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle get their way.Legislation before the state would give school districts the option of using snow days during inclement weather. But if the districts choose not to take a snow day, then the day away from the physical school building would be a remote learning day and it would count toward the state's 180-day education requirement.There's no denying that the unfettered joy of waking up to word of a snow day is a rite of passage for many kids.

The Ontario government says it has successfully petitioned a court to freeze access to millions of dollars donated through online fundraising platform GiveSendGo to the convoy protesting COVID-19 restrictions in Ottawa and at several border crossings.

Britain’s Isle of Wight festival has scrapped its 2020 edition due to the coronavirus crisis.

She's been part of their family for over two years now.And Scott Disick, 36, and Sofia Richie, 21, posed with their beloved pooch Hershela aka Hersh on Thursday, in Scott's Instagram Stories.The couple were enjoying wieners for lunch, in a fitting tribute to their wiener dog Hersh. We are family: Scott Disick, 36, and Sofia Richie, 21, posed with their beloved pooch Hershela aka Hersh on Thursday, in Scott's Instagram StoriesOver a snap of the reality TV couple's food-laden dining table was the caption 'It's weener [sic] time'.

Sofia Richie may be quarantined with her boyfriend Scott Disick, but the model, 21, is really missing her family. She took to Instagram on March 25 to post a super rare throwback pic with her dad, music legend Lionel Richie. “Reflecting.. missing my family,” she captioned the early 2000s pic. The sweet snap shows the proud dad crouched down to Sofia’s level in the middle of a road. She wears jeans and a blue tee with her hair pulled back out of her face, while her dad rocks a white sweater and jeans. The duo are staring off at something into the distance — and it makes for such a sweet moment. “Love you,” her dad commented on the pic, with three red heart emojis. 

The 2020 Isle of Wight Festival will no longer be taking place this year due to the ongoing health crisis.

The Michael Jackson estate will donate $300,000 (£249,550) to communities that have been effected by the coronavirus pandemic.

The Isle of Wight Festival has announced it is cancelled this year amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Executors managing the late Michael Jackson’s estate are donating $300,000 to coronavirus response efforts.

As we continue to push through against the worldwide coronavirus outbreak, celebrities from all over are doing what they can financially to help—and that now includes the late Michael Jackson. It has recently been announced that the King Of Pop’s estate has donated close to half a million for coronavirus relief efforts.

Executors managing the late Michael Jackson’s estate are donating $300,000 (£252,000) to coronavirus response efforts.

Michael Jackson has been dead since 2009, but it appears he could tell the future as his former bodyguard has claimed the singer predicted a global pandemic, like the coronavirus, would take over the world.

Lionel Richie is planning to revive the star-studded aid anthem, We Are The World, in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Manu Dibango, who fused African rhythms with funk to become one of the most influential musicians in world dance music, died Tuesday (March 24) with the coronavirus, according to his music publisher. He was 86.

As Hollywood Week came to a close on “American Idol”, and the show narrowed down its field of hopefuls to their Top 40, tensions ran high and the stress led to an unusually scary moment for one contestant.

As the coronavirus continues to spread, the world needs a unifying anthem. And for Lionel Richie, that anthem is 1985's "We Are the World," which lent a hand to famine in Africa.Richie, who wrote the song with Michael Jackson, told People that he is thinking of the chorus, which has the line "There's a choice we're making, we're saving our own lives," during this difficult time.

Several conspiracy theories about Michael Jackson being alive have been circulating for years.

"The message is so clear."

It has been 35 years this month since “We Are the World” was recorded by over 40 stars to raise money for African famine.

Lionel Richie has posted an emotional tribute to Kenny Rogers on social media.

Madonna took to social media recently to share a coronavirus-inspired parody of her hit “Vogue”, inexplicably changing the lyrics to become a song proclaiming her love for “fried fish.”

Lionel Richie has shared an emotional tribute to Kenny Rogers, after the Gambler superstar passed away at the age of 81.