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LISTEN: Bob Dylan releases 17m song about JFK

Bob Dylan surprised fans by dropping his first new song in eight years on Thursday night – the 17-minute-long Murder Most Foul.

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Daniel Baron Aims To inspire Hope With Upbeat New Single ‘All I See’

Today, the country slips into a 21-day lockdown as a result of the rapid spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus. As many of us try and come to terms with what a lockdown means for our economy and country as a whole, pop star Daniel Baron hopes to ease some of the country’s anxiety as he drops his brand-new single ‘All I See’ – the second single off his upcoming fourth studio album ‘City Of God and The Jungle Below’.

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Madonna pays tribute to late co-star Mark Blum

Madonna has paid tribute to her Desperately Seeking Susan castmate Mark Blum following his coronavirus-related death.

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Bob Dylan releases 17-minute song about John F. Kennedy assassination

Bob Dylan surprised fans by dropping his first new song in eight years on Thursday night – the 17-minute-long Murder Most Foul.

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Free South African Hit Films Available Online During Lockdown

Anant Singh and Videovision Entertainment announced today that they will make available a selection of films produced by the company for free viewing online. These hit films will be available during the lockdown period from Friday, 27 March through to Thursday, 16 April 2020.

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Julie Andrews reminded of World War II unity amid coronavirus crisis

Julie Andrews has found a silver lining in among all the coronavirus gloom, insisting the pandemic is really bringing people together.

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Tony Bennett: ‘Lady Gaga is the ultimate entertainer’

Tony Bennett has hailed Lady Gaga as the “ultimate entertainer” after he was left in complete awe following one of her recent Las Vegas residency shows.

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Evangeline Lilly apologises for coronavirus comments

Actress Evangeline Lilly has apologised for insensitive comments she made about social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic earlier this month (Mar20).

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T.I. added to cast of Aretha Franklin series

Rapper/actor T.I. has been added to the cast of an upcoming Aretha Franklin TV project as her one-time lover, fashion designer Ken Cunningham.

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Harry Styles has a burst of songwriting inspiration while self-isolating

Harry Styles has devoted himself to creating new music while on lock down at home amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Isle of Wight Festival cancelled

The 2020 Isle of Wight Festival has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Jane Fonda launching virtual Fire Drill Fridays climate change rallies

Jane Fonda is launching virtual Fire Drill Fridays climate change rallies amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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Miley Cyrus suffered panic attack during coronavirus self-isolation

Miley Cyrus recently suffered a panic attack as she self-isolated amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Courteney Cox binge-watching Friends during coronavirus quarantine

Courteney Cox is brushing up on her Friends trivia while isolating amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Billy Porter challenges fans to recreate his Met Gala outfit

Billy Porter has challenged his fans to recreate his Egyptian-themed 2019 Met Gala outfit while they’re in self-isolation.

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Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande sending money to struggling fans during coronavirus crisis

Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande have been helping out fans struggling financially during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Idris Elba ‘still feeling OK’ after coronavirus diagnosis

Idris Elba has reassured fans that he’s “still feeling OK” and not showing any symptoms after testing positive for coronavirus.

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Alec and Hilaria Baldwin won’t discuss coronavirus crisis in front of their children

Alec and Hilaria Baldwin have decided not to discuss the coronavirus pandemic in front of their young children.

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3 Easy cardio routines to do at home during lockdown when running isn’t an option

We’re all stuck at home – and while we can’t control the situation we all find ourselves in with the outbreak of COVID-19, we can control what we do within our homes to take care of our own physical health. With 21 days in lockdown, people across South Africa are starting to embrace the idea of working out from home with a fitness regime that suits them best.

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Pink gives herself uneven buzz cut during self-isolation

Pink is sporting an uneven buzz cut after deciding to give her hair a trim during a drunken night in self-isolation.

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Bebe Rexha credits Kim Kardashian with inspiring her to embrace her curves

Bebe Rexha has praised Kim Kardashian for helping her to embrace her natural curves.

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Kylie Jenner donates $1 million to provide emergency medical supplies

Kylie Jenner has handed a $1 million (£840,000) cheque to Los Angeles medical officials to cover the costs of much-needed coronavirus protective gear for emergency service personnel.

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Tony Awards postponed due to coronavirus

The 74th annual Tony Awards has become the latest major prizegiving to be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Angelina Jolie donates $1 million to help volunteers feed hungry schoolchildren

Angelina Jolie has donated $1 million (£840,000) to help feed hungry children amid the school lockdown.

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Demi-Leigh Tebow Shares Message Of Hope With South Africans

As the country prepares to enter lockdown to flatten the curve of the Covid-19 coronavirus infection rate, former Miss South Africa and Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Tebow has shared a heart-warming message to South Africans during this difficult time.

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M.I.A.: ‘I’d rather die than get vaccinated’

M.I.A. has shocked fans by revealing she’d choose death over a vaccination.

New Amsterdam flu epidemic episode pulled due to coronavirus outbreak

Bosses at U.S. TV network NBC have pulled an episode of hit medical drama New Amsterdam because it centres on a flu epidemic that’s too close to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

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Maggie Grace takes aim at former Lost castmate over coronavirus lockdown comments

Pregnant actress Maggie Grace has turned on her former Lost castmate Evangeline Lilly for controversial remarks she has made about the coronavirus crisis.

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Jennifer Hudson offers surprise at-home performance for World Health Organisation livestream

Jennifer Hudson joined H.E.R. to keep fans entertained online during the coronavirus pandemic on Wednesday (25Mar20).

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Dave Grohl to entertain fans with ‘true short stories’ during coronavirus lockdown

Dave Grohl has launched a new Instagram page where he plans to share “short stories that will make people smile”.

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The Rules: No cigarettes, no alcohol, no dogwalks… not much of anything at all

The police minister has warned the public that if the nation does not adhere to these prescriptions, we could be heading for a state of emergency, which will be even worse.

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Michael Jackson’s estate donates $300,000 to coronavirus fight

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

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Dan Levy urges Schitt’s Creek fans to stop visiting show’s real-life location

Dan Levy has urged fans of his hit TV show Schitt’s Creek not to visit the town where it was filmed amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Bindi Irwin marries Chandler Powell in private ceremony

Conservationist Bindi Irwin has married her fiance Chandler Powell in a private ceremony.

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Jim Carrey and Will Smith growing beards during self-isolation

Jim Carrey and Will Smith have decided to grow beards while in self-isolation during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Shay Mitchell pushing ahead with Beis spring collection launch

Shay Mitchell will release the second half of her Beis travel brand’s spring collection on Wednesday after refusing to delay the drop due to coronavirus.

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Kelly Ripa advises people against cutting their own bangs during self-isolation

Kelly Ripa has jokingly urged people to refrain from cutting their own bangs while stuck at home during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Idris Elba slams conspiracy theory surrounding his coronavirus diagnosis

Idris Elba has hit back at rumours suggesting he was paid to pretend he had tested positive for the coronavirus.

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Jeremy Renner’s ex-wife ‘disheartened’ by bid to reduce child support payments

Jeremy Renner’s ex-wife Sonni Pacheco has been left “very disheartened” by his request to reduce his monthly child support payments for their six-year-old daughter.

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Awkwafina hits out at ‘cruel rhetoric’ surrounding coronavirus pandemic

Awkwafina is “saddened” by the “cruel rhetoric” that’s arisen amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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Cardi B: ‘Celebrities are just causing confusion about coronavirus’

Cardi B has accused celebrities of “causing confusion” by going public with their coronavirus diagnoses.

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Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus

British royal Prince Charles has tested positive for coronavirus.

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Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus

Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales has tested positive for coronavirus, Clarence House has confirmed.

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Sho Madjozi: “I Was Refused Covid-19 Testing Because I Wasn’t Showing Symptoms”

As the world continues to put drastic measures in place to try and keep the Covid-19 coronavirus at bay, more and more stories of local authorities refusing testing is becoming apparent. Now, songstress Sho Madjozi opens up on her experience being turned away because she has not been showing symptoms of the virus.

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Camila Cabello postpones tour amid coronavirus pandemic

Camila Cabello has issued a heartfelt apology to fans after making the decision to postpone her The Romance Tour amid the global coronavirus pandemic.

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Heidi Klum tests negative for coronavirus

Heidi Klum has tested negative for the Covid-19 virus.

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Celebrities react to South Africa’s coronavirus lockdown

Fear, pride and hope. Those are some of the emotions South Africans felt after President Cyril Ramaphosa announcement that the country will undergo a national lockdown.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
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

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