A new feature launched by bosses at Spotify will allow fans to send their favourite artists cash tips directly.Spotify announced the new initiative to help singers and musicians affected by the coronavirus lockdown and, as well as fundraising for themselves, acts can pass on the donations to charity or to their road crews who are out of work while tours are on hold due to COVID-19.“First and foremost, this feature enables artists who are interested in raising money to support themselves, their bands, or their crews, to get the word out to their fans on their Spotify artist profiles,” a blog post explaining the new feature explained. “Given the urgency and impact of the Covid-19 crisis, we’re working as quickly as we can to develop this new

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AP wins feature photography Pulitzer for Kashmir coverage

NEW YORK – The story of India’s crackdown on Kashmir last August was difficult to show to the world. The unprecedented lockdown included a sweeping curfew and shutdowns of phone and internet service.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Could immunity passports become the new normal?

Imagine a world where in order to move around freely during this pandemic you needed some sort of passport, certificate or even QR code to prove you were immune to COVID-19. Well, in China those practices have already been put into place, and now parts of Europe, Chile and even Canada are considering similar measures.

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Taylor Swift surprises nurse with gifts, thank-you note on her birthday

After travelling thousands of miles to a New York hospital to help fight COVID-19 last month, Whitney Hilton, a front-line healthcare worker from Utah, was treated to the birthday surprise of a lifetime from her idol as a reward for her efforts.

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'The High Note' and More New Movies You Can Stream Early While Theaters Are Closed

As social distancing becomes the new norm amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, theaters have temporarily darkened their screens, forcing many studios to push back release dates of upcoming films. But some are dropping their newest releases on streaming for at-home quarantine viewing, instead.

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Charli XCX enlists fans to create their own music videos for new track

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J.K. Rowling donates $1.25 million to charity to mark Harry Potter landmark

J.K. Rowling pledged $1.25 million to help homeless people and domestic violence victims on the 22nd anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts.

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Has Adele shaved her head? Fans freak out over drastic haircut picture

Staying at home during the coronavirus outbreak is prompting people to take risks with their hair – even shaving it off. For that reason, if Adele chose to do such a thing, the idea wouldn‘t be seen as too far from reality. But would she? Some people thought so when a photo of the Hello singer with shaved hair surfaced on social media. The picture appeared shortly after rumors of her comeback emerged. The viral photo features the 15-time Grammy Award-winning artist looking over her shoulder while rocking a blonde haircut and her signature cat-eye makeup.

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771 new cases take Maharashtra's Covid-19 tally past 14,000-mark

Mumbai: Maharashtra's COVID-19 tally on Monday jumped by 771 to 14,541, while 35 more patients died - 18 of them in Mumbai - taking the toll to 583, said a state health department official.

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Analytics helps state govts stay on top of covid-19

The forecasts the platforms make are used to take decisions on giving out protective gear, reopening the economy

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From Beyonce and JAY-Z to Kim Kardashian and Kanye West: Looking Back at the Hottest Met Gala Couples Ever

The Met Gala may be all about over-the-top style statements on the top-of-the-top A-listers, but for some couples, fashion's prom is also the perfect place to pack on the PDA. Take Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, for example. Their love story at the Met Gala, when both were guests of Ralph Lauren in 2018, and just one year later, they were already married and only had eyes for one another when they stepped out at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art. Music is also well repped every time Beyoncé and JAY-Z attend the soiree, because, obviously, Bey and Jay slay all day.

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35 new coronavirus cases reported in Simcoe Muskoka, local total surpasses 300

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit reported 35 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday, bringing the total number of local cases to 318, including 20 deaths.

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Deftones say they are “unsure” whether their new album will be out this summer

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Xiaomi to roll out new e-commerce service in India to boost sales amid lockdown

New Delhi: Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp said on Monday it will launch an e-commerce service in India this week to enable customers stuck at home during a nationwide lockdown to buy its products from their local retailer.

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Delhi govt announces 70% ‘special corona cess' on alcohol from Tuesday

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‘Most backward districts least responsible for covid spread’

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How to Watch the Met Gala's Virtual Celebration, With Florence + the Machine & More

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Gabrielle Union Said Some Black Celebs Are '1 To 2 Checks Away' From Not Having Enough Money To Pay Bills

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Aarogya Setu app registers around 9 crore downloads: Niti Aayog's Kant

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We are on the cusp of a new automation era, says Hyundai’s S.S. Kim

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How We Work Now: Spotify VP/Co-Head of Music Marian Dicus

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Chance the Rapper Teaches a Lesson on Giving Back to Teachers with Inaugural Twilight Awards: Exclusive

A shiny red apple on a teacher’s desk. A thoughtfully written note. $300,000. Chance the Rapper plans on showing gratitude to teachers across America in a fairly substantial way with that cash prize and more as part of his inaugural Twilight Awards. In partnership with Box Tops for Education, The Twilight Awards recognizes 10 teachers who’ve shown dedication and creativity in helping their students succeed by gifting them with the money, school supplies and donations for their respective schools.

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Airlines set to miss deadline on PW engines

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Centre may slash capex to bankroll stimulus package

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Taylor Swift sends care package to nurse celebrating her birthday amid the coronavirus pandemic

Taylor Swift sent a nurse who traveled to New York City, the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, a sweet care package for her birthday to thank her for her tireless work. A fan named Whitney Hilton took to Twitter to share photos of a box of merchandise that Swift sent along with a personalized, handwritten note.

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Government taps NGOs for aid work; offers unlimited rice, wheat from FCI

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How does the new 'test, track and trace' app work and when will it be rolled out across the rest of the UK?

A test version of the NHS coronavirus contact-tracing app is being trialled on the Isle of Wight.

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Test, track, and trace has become a key message in the fight against coronavirus and on Monday we learned more about the third element to this crucial approach.

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Happy May the 4th Be With You! Ariana Grande, Blink-182 & Other Musicians Who Love 'Star Wars'

If you have no idea how long it takes to make the Kessel Run and you don't know your Dewback from your Tauntaun, then you're probably not putting on your finest Star Wars regalia today for the first-ever lockdown May the 4th Be With You celebration. This is normally the day when aficionados of George Lucas' space epic celebrate their love of everything Skywalker. But with the much of t

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