Matt Damon and the ‘Contagion’ cast reunite “virtually” for COVID PSA
Photo by Dominique Charriau/WireImage(LOS ANGELES) — Life has unfortunately imitated art for cast of the 2011 film Contagion, which has seen an uptick in streaming since the real-life COVID-19 coronavirus began spreading. That’s why scientists from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health tapped the stars of the film — Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburne, and Kate Winslet — to…
Killing time? ‘Killing Eve’ launching Season 3 two weeks early
AMC Studios/BBC America(LOS ANGELES) — While most shows have been delayed by the COVID-19 situation, AMC and BBC America have just given you some new binging to look forward to: they’re launching Season 3 of their Emmy winning Killing Eve 2 weeks ahead of schedule. Season 3 kicks off Sunday, April 12 at 9 p.m. Eastern on…
Aries Spears explains why “nothing’s off limit in comedy”: “Laughter is pain and pain is laughter”
Courtesy of Aries Spears(NEW YORK) — Like other comedians around the world, Aries Spears is doing his best to make people laugh even during these trying times. That’s why it’s not surprising that the MADtv alum and master impersonator, who recently posted some hilarious impersonations on his Instagram, told ABC Audio that when it comes to comedy, “Nothing’s off limits.” “No,…
‘Jimmy Kimmel’, ‘Desus & Mero’ returning with all new shows — from home
ABC/Randy Holmes(LOS ANGELES) — Some more late night talk shows are getting back on their feet, but like millions of Americans, under COVID-19 quarantine, they’re working from home. ABC announced on Thursday that Jimmy Kimmel’s ABC late night talk show, Jimmy Kimmel Live! will return to TV with new episodes, taped at his house, on Monday and throughout…
Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz applaud health care workers — literally — amid COVID-19 pandemic
Photo by Bennett Raglin/WireImage(LONDON) — Daniel Craig and his wife, actress Rachel Weisz, think health care workers deserve a round of applause, so they took to social media on Thursday to do just that and want others to join them. In a video clip posted to the James Bond Twitter account, the couple, joined by his No Time to Die co-stars — Ben Whishaw, Naomi Harris and Rory…
Mariska Hargitay pens heartfelt tribute to ‘Law & Order: SVU’ crew member who died from COVID-19
NBC/Virginia Sherwood(NEW YORK) — There are less smiles and laughs on the set of Law & Order: SVU as it was announced on Wednesday that a beloved crew member succumbed to COVID-19. Show star Mariska Hargitay penned a beautiful tribute to Josh Wallwork, a 45-year-old who worked as one of the series’ costumers. “Heartbroken we are. I don’t think I ever…
Ethan Hawke holds adorable family sing along while in self quarantine
Bruce Glikas/WireImage(NEW YORK) — Ethan Hawke showed off his family’s musical gifts on Wednesday as they stay indoors to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. In a video uploaded by his daughter Maya, whom he shares with ex-wife Uma Thurman, the 21-year old Stranger Things breakout star captioned the four minute video, “To Live is to fly” — the name of…
Evangeline Lilly apologizes for insensitive coronavirus comment
George Pimentel/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Evangeline Lilly had a change of heart when it comes to her opinion about COVID-19. In an Instagram post shared on Thursday, the Lost actress apologized for her March 16 comments about the precautions being taken by the government in an effort to flatten the curve and stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. Despite the call for…
Duchess Meghan will narrate Disneynature film ‘Elephant’
Disney(LOS ANGELES) — Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, will narrate a new Disneynature film, Elephant, which hits the streaming service Disney+ April 3, the company announced Thursday. A source close to Meghan tells ABC News that the duchess recorded the voiceover in London last fall and had been made aware of the film through mutual friends…
James Van Der Beek and family in the Christmas (PJs) spirit while self-isolating
ABC/Jeff Niera(LOS ANGELES) — For many, thinking of the holidays gives them the warm fuzzy feeling that we’re sorely needing nowadays. Some have even re-strung their Christmas lights to feel it. But for James Van Der Beek and his family, they’re wearing that warm fuzzy feeling, in the form of matching Christmas pajamas they’re sporting while social distancing…
Matt Damon and the ‘Contagion’ cast reunite “virtually” for COVID PSA
Photo by Dominique Charriau/WireImage(LOS ANGELES) — Life has unfortunately imitated art for cast of the 2011 film Contagion, which has seen an uptick in streaming since the real-life COVID-19 coronavirus began spreading. That’s why scientists from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health tapped the stars of the film — Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburne, and Kate Winslet — to…
Killing time? ‘Killing Eve’ launching Season 3 two weeks early
AMC Studios/BBC America(LOS ANGELES) — While most shows have been delayed by the COVID-19 situation, AMC and BBC America have just given you some new binging to look forward to: they’re launching Season 3 of their Emmy winning Killing Eve 2 weeks ahead of schedule. Season 3 kicks off Sunday, April 12 at 9 p.m. Eastern on…
Aries Spears explains why “nothing’s off limit in comedy”: “Laughter is pain and pain is laughter”
Courtesy of Aries Spears(NEW YORK) — Like other comedians around the world, Aries Spears is doing his best to make people laugh even during these trying times. That’s why it’s not surprising that the MADtv alum and master impersonator, who recently posted some hilarious impersonations on his Instagram, told ABC Audio that when it comes to comedy, “Nothing’s off limits.” “No,…
‘Jimmy Kimmel’, ‘Desus & Mero’ returning with all new shows — from home
ABC/Randy Holmes(LOS ANGELES) — Some more late night talk shows are getting back on their feet, but like millions of Americans, under COVID-19 quarantine, they’re working from home. ABC announced on Thursday that Jimmy Kimmel’s ABC late night talk show, Jimmy Kimmel Live! will return to TV with new episodes, taped at his house, on Monday and throughout…
Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz applaud health care workers — literally — amid COVID-19 pandemic
Photo by Bennett Raglin/WireImage(LONDON) — Daniel Craig and his wife, actress Rachel Weisz, think health care workers deserve a round of applause, so they took to social media on Thursday to do just that and want others to join them. In a video clip posted to the James Bond Twitter account, the couple, joined by his No Time to Die co-stars — Ben Whishaw, Naomi Harris and Rory…