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24.04.2020 / 20:39

Tom Hanks gifts a typewriter to an Australian kid being bullied over his name Corona De Vries

An eight-year-old boy, named Corona De Vries wrote a letter to the Forrest Gump actor asking about his health. The young boy, De Vries got to know that the Angels and Demons actor and his wife Rita Wilson had tested positive for the Coronavirus when they were in Australia. The boy continues to write in his letter that he was being bullied in his school due to his name Corona. The eight-year-old boy further adds that he likes his name, but the kids at his school have started teasing him by calling him by the name of the virus, which makes him very upset.

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Tim Allen reveals advice he gave Tom Hanks while he battled coronavirus

Tim Allen has revealed the words of advice he gave his "Toy Story" co-star Tom Hanks amid his coronavirus battle last month. Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, both 63, were the first celebrities to announce they contracted COVID-19.The couple were in Australia when they received their test results and stayed in isolation there before recovering and returning home.

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Victoria's Secret model Helena Christensen, 51, adds a mask while taking her dog for a stroll

Stay at home orders remain in effect in New York City until at least May 15 as the coronavirus crisis continues, but essential outdoor activities such as walking the dog are still permitted.Supermodel Helena Christensen was spotted Thursday afternoon taking a sunny stroll with her beautiful Australian sheepdog, making sure to stay protected while outside by wearing a securely fitted face mask.The 51-year-old Danish beauty also wore a chic and sporty grey leather jacket for the outing, paired with loose-fitting cream linen pants.

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Chris Hemsworth reveals new quarantine hobby: 'I've become a beekeeper'

Chris Hemsworth is quarantining in Australia with his family as the coronavirus continues to keep everyone on lockdown. The "Thor" star revealed he's thankful for living in a small coastal town with lots of space for his daughter India, 7, and 6-year-old twin sons Sasha and Tristan.

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Tom Hanks sends special gift to bullied Australian boy named Corona

Tom Hanks surprised an Australian boy after the boy reached out to express his concern about the actor's recent bout with coronavirus, but also mentioned how he was bullied because his name is Corona, a report said Thursday.

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Tom Hanks befriends bullied boy named Corona, sends him gift

A young Australian boy named Corona was having a tough time amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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Rapper dies at 35, Tom Hanks helps bullied kid named Corona and more trending news

Bronx hip hop star Fred the Godson, who has collaborated with the likes of Diddy and Meek Mill, lost his battle with the coronavirus at the age of 35, reports the New York Post. Frederick Thomas, also known as Gordo, had revealed on Twitter that he was on a ventilator with COVID-19 on April 6. He leaves behind wife LeeAnn Jemmott and their two children has two children.

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Ruby Rose debuts buzzcut hairstyle

Ruby Rose has unveiled a unique new buzzcut hairstyle.

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Tom Hanks sends gift to bullied boy getting picked on for being called Corona

Tom Hanks, who recently battled coronavirus with his wife Rita Wilson, has sent a gift for an eight-year-old boy being bullied because of his name.

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Sam Smith goes for walk during lockdown after Australian radio host’s non-binary comments

Sam Smith hit the headlines this week, after an Australian radio host refused to address them by non-binary pronouns.

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Tom Hanks ‘writes to boy called Corona who is being bullied because of his name’

Tom Hanks has written a letter of support to an Australian boy called Corona who is being bullied because of his name, it has been reported.

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'Millionaire castaway' who's spent 23 years on desert island shares isolation tips

David Glasheen isn’t fazed by lockdown rules.

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Tom Hanks Gives a Boy Named Corona a Gift After He’s Bullied

You’ve got a friend in me! Tom Hanks gifted a young boy in Australia his personal typewriter after he was bullied for his name — Corona.

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I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here could be filmed in Ayrshire

Every November, Brits huddle round their TV sets trying to find some warmth Down Under.

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Tom Hanks pens moving letter to bullied school boy named Corona

The Hollywood actor also gifted Corona De Vries a typewriter.

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3 statements from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee about COVID-19.

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Rita Wilson poses barefaced for magazine photoshoot

Rita Wilson has posed barefaced for People magazine’s 2020 The Beautiful Issue.

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Asian shares lower as Wall St rally fizzles amid virus fears

TOKYO – Asian shares are lower Friday after an early rally on Wall Street suddenly vanished, the latest example of how fragile the hopes underpinning the stock market’s monthlong recovery are.

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Tom Hanks tells boy bullied because his name is Corona ‘you’ve got a friend in me’ in heartfelt letter

Tom Hanks has sent a typewriter to a boy who has been bullied because he’s called Corona and urged them to become pen pals.

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You've got mail: Tom Hanks writes to bullied boy called 'Corona'

Hollywood megastar and coronavirus survivor Tom Hanks has written a comforting letter to a bullied Australian boy called Corona and gifted him a cherished typewriter bearing the same name.

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You've got mail: Tom Hanks writes to bullied boy called 'Corona'

Hollywood actor and coronavirus survivor Tom Hanks has written a comforting letter to a bullied Australian boy called Corona and gifted him a cherished typewriter bearing the same name.

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Chris Hemsworth reveals accidental coronavirus loo roll stockpile disaster

Chris Hemsworth has revealed his wife accidentally ordered far more toilet paper than their family might ever need while coronavirus lockdown online shopping.

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The Latest: Australia prime minister supports changes to WHO

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

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Tom Hanks gifts typewriter to bullied boy named Corona

Tom Hanks has helped to put a smile on the face of a bullied Australian boy named Corona by gifting him with a retro typewriter from his own collection.

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Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Are Facing a 'Stressful Time' but Remain 'Very Excited' About Baby

But a source tells PEOPLE they're doing "fine" all things considered.

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Robbie Fowler tells how Sir Alex Ferguson and Jurgen Klopp sent Brisbane Roar speeches

Robbie Fowler has explained how rousing speeches from Sir Alex Ferguson and Jurgen Klopp have seen massive improvements in Brisbane Roar.

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I'm A Celeb could be filmed in Scotland - and these are the locations

Every November, Brits huddle round their TV sets trying to find some warmth Down Under.

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Elton John postpones next leg of Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour during COVID-19 pandemic

The end of the New Zealand and Australia leg of his farewell tour in February was marred by his ill health.And now Elton John, 73, has announced he is unable to go ahead with the next leg in the United States due to the coronavirus pandemic.In an announcement via his official Twitteron Thursday, a statement on behalf of the British star explained: 'It is with deep regret that Elton John must postpone the remainder of his upcoming North American 2020 dates on his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour from May 22 through July 8.' Postponed: Elton John, 73, has announced he is unable to go ahead with the next leg of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour in the United States due to the coronavirus pandemicThe statement continued: 'Previously postponed

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Asian stocks set for mixed start; Crude climbs

Futures dipped in Tokyo and rose in Hong Kong and Australia

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Neighbours leads Hollywood approach to combating coronavirus as filming resumes

Iconic Australian soap Neighbours is setting the benchmark for how Hollywood and other soaps around the world can pick up filming amid the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic.

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Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler on struggles trying to land manager's job in England

Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler says he was turned down by four League One clubs as revealed his struggles trying to land a manager's job in England.

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Report: ‘Succession’ Cast Receiving Big Pay Raises For Season 3

When “Succession” returns with its third season, the cast will be almost as rich as the wealthy characters they play.

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Chris Hemsworth Reveals He "Overdid It" Exercising at the Start of Self-Isolation

Like many others, Chris Hemsworth "overdid it" exercising at the start of self-isolation. During an exclusive chat with E! News' Scott Tweedie, the Australian superstar gave an update on how he and his family are doing amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Tom Hanks Gifts Typewriter to 8-Year-Old Bullied Boy Named Corona

Tom Hanks really is one of a kind.

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Tom Hanks Donates Typewriter to Bullied 8-Year-Old Boy Named Corona

To all the kids out there, you've got a friend in Tom Hanks. Multiple Australian television networks reported on Thursday that the actor surprised a local 8-year-old boy who was being bullied partly because he was named Corona.

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Tom Hanks gifts typewriter to bullied boy named Corona

Tom Hanks has helped to put a smile on the face of a bullied Australian boy named Corona by gifting him with a retro typewriter from his own collection.

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Green Day postpone part of their European Hella Mega Tour with Fall Out Boy and Weezer

UK dates are still set to go ahead though

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'We cannot simply shut down': How Manchester Airport is coping in the midst of a pandemic

April, 2019. Nearly 2.4m passengers jetted through Manchester Airport's three terminals, destined for Easter city breaks and sun-drenched getaways.

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Tom Hanks Sent Letter & Typewriter to Australian Boy Named Corona

Tom Hanks did a very good deed for one Australian boy who has been bullied over his name, Corona, during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe.

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Kiesza uses drone footage to paint picture of global lockdown

Pop singer Kiesza stars in a short film documenting the world’s empty streets in lockdown through drone footage.

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Tom Hanks sends present to boy called Corona who has been bullied over his name

Tom Hanks, 63, has sent a Corona-brand typewriter to an Australian boy who has been bullied for his name during the global pandemic.

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Toddler can hear for first time after implant switch-on despite coronavirus lockdown

An 18-month-old girl is able to hear for the first time after medics became the first in the country to switch on a cochlear implant remotely because of coronavirus restrictions.

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These Are the Artists Missing Out on Massive Tour Grosses

In March, the top 30 tours grossed a combined $116.1 million and sold 1.4 million tickets, according to figures reported to Billboard Boxscore. Unsurprisingly, that’s among the lowest totals since Billboard launched its monthly boxscore recap over a year ago. (At the time of publication, the top 30 tours of January grossed $101 million, but that figure has since exceeded $150 million due to delayed reports.) Before March had even reached its midpoint, tours had stopped and venues had gone dark in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Prickles the missing sheep returns home with 7 years of unshorn fleece

Prickles the Tasmanian sheep may just be the world’s first practitioner of physical distancing.

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Tom Hanks Gifts Typewriter To Bullied Boy Named Corona

Tom Hanks won’t stand for coronavirus bullying.

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Chris Hemsworth: ‘Homeschooling is three hours of negotiation and 20 minutes of actual work’

Chris Hemsworth is finding homeschooling his kids more “challenging” than he expected.

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Chris Hemsworth Revealed How His Family Became Stocked With Toilet Paper For The Pandemic — Watch

Chris Hemsworth and his family should be fully stocked up on toilet paper for the foreseeable future! The Aussie actor, 36, shared with late night talkshow host Jimmy Kimmel during the Wednesday at-home edition of Jimmy Kimmel Live that his wife made a slight error when ordering supplies for their family home amid the lockdown to contain the COVID-19 outbreak. When asked if Australians are hoarding toilet paper as much as Americans, Chris confessed that his “wife [Elsa Pataky] was ordering a box of toilet paper, like, three months ago and thought it was 15 rolls and ordered 15 boxes. So, unintentionally, we’re stocked.”

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Kevin Parker and Delta Goodrem to lead virtual Anzac Day gig

Tame Impala rocker Kevin Parker and Delta Goodrem are among the stars from Australia and New Zealand marking the countries’ Anzac Day memorial with a TV concert.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0