Celebrity Scoop – 04/01/2020

JAY Z TEAMS UP WITH RIHANNA TO DONATE $2 MILLION TO CORONAVIRUS RELIEF EFFORTS – (04/01/2020)

Jay Z has teamed up with Rihanna to donate to coronavirus relief efforts. The superstars have each donated $1 million — Jay Z via his Shawn Carter Foundation and Rihanna is giving back through her Clara Lionel Foundation. The Shawn Carter Foundation revealed in a statement that the donation will support undocumented workers, children of frontline healthcare workers and first responders, and incarcerated, elderly and homeless people in New York and Los Angeles.

According to Billboard, the money will also cover daycare, learning materials, food, and supplies for the children of healthcare workers and first responders. Additionally, they will provide learning materials for over 20,000 youth in shelters and virtual mental health support for parents.

Gloria Carter, CEO and co-founder of the Shawn Carter Foundation, said in a statement,  “In times of crisis it is imperative that we come together as one community to ensure that everyone, especially the most vulnerable, has access to critical needs: shelter, health, nutrition, and education. The only way to get through this pandemic is with love and action.”

Rihanna previously announced a $5 million donation to various organizations including Feeding America, World Health Organization, and her native Barbados. 

JOHN MAYER DROPS ‘DRONE SHOT OF MY YACHT’ PARODY SONG ABOUT BILLIONAIRE DAVID GEFFEN – (04/01/2020)

John Mayer posted a parody song lampooning a tone-deaf Instagram post by billionaire David Geffen.

Mayer released the track, “Drone Shot of My Yacht,” following the 77-year-old businessman and philanthropist’s post over the weekend. Geffen went private on Instagram after revealing that he has been isolating on a yacht in the Grenadines, islands in the Caribbean.

He was slammed for showing off his wealth and privilege as millions of other people are struggling with unemployment and healthcare workers are fighting for their lives while trying to save others.

Even Meghan McCain of The View blasted Geffen when he shared a photo of his $590-million mega-yacht off the coast of the Grenadines, revealing that’s where he’s self-isolating during the coronavirus pandemic. Geffen deleted his Instagram soon after.

“If it’s stuck in my head, it might as well be stuck in yours,” John captioned an Instagram video featuring his parody song and a slideshow of yacht photos. “Drone shot of my yacht, it’s all I got, I’m all alone on the water,” he sings in the parody. “Let me flex these specs,” he continues, “450 feet and six or seven decks. You can stretch your neck, to see all the stuff around me, I don’t give a heck.”

Business Insider reported that billionaires were flocking to charter superyachts so they can escape the coronavirus pandemic. Yachts are generally assumed to be cleaner than standard cruise ships because of rigorous maintenance routines, but they can be pricey to charter. Some go for $120,000 a week plus crew costs, while others can set you back as much as $600,000 a week.

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NEW JERSEY DRAGGED FOR DEPLOYING MIKE SORRENTINO AS CORONAVIRUS EXEMPLAR – (04/01/2020)

Really, he’s all ya got? Twitter was alternatively outraged and bemused over the New Jersey government’s decision to use Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino as an exemplar of good behavior during the coronavirus crisis. 

 The state shared Sorrentino’s sage words of advice on its official Twitter page. The state tweeted: “WE GOT A SITUATION. Listen to @ItstheSituation – we know Jersey loves to party but TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY. STAY HOME and #FlattenTheCurve. The comeback is always greater than the setback.”

 In the post, Sorrentino said: “New Jersey is tough…We love to party and we love even harder. But the time for parties is over. In fact, some of us are prolonging this pandemic by not following simple guidelines.”

 New Jersey, along with many other states, has issued an executive order prohibiting parties and social events; residents are told to only leave their homes when necessary. 

 Many critics noted Sorrentino’s stint in prison as a reason to not use him as an example for young people. “ANYONE BUT THIS DOOFUS! Come on @NJGov you can do better,” one tweet read. “I’m just not a big fan of taking advice from criminals. I’ll stick with scientists and healthcare providers. We have REALLY good scientists and healthcare providers in NJ,” another added.

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PRINCE WILLIAM WANTS TO PILOT AIR AMBULANCES DURING PANDEMIC – (04/01/2020)

Prince William wants to return to his work as air ambulance pilot as the coronavirus pandemic escalates, according to reports. The 37-year-old royal spent two years flying medics to emergencies before stepping down in 2017.

A source tells The Sun: “He knows the whole country is doing its bit and he wants to help. William is very keen to do anything he can.”

William, his wife Kate Middleton and their three children are staying in Anmer Hall in Norfolk, where he was living when he flew the air ambulance.

However, some say William is one of the only senior royals left performing official duties, making his absence more challenging. His 71-year-old father Prince Charles was diagnosed with coronavirus himself and is now recovering, and his 93-year-old grandmother Queen Elizabeth is in seclusion to protect her at her advanced age. In addition, his brother Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle recently stepped down from their royal roles and Prince Andrew, his uncle, has been barred from royal life due to his connections to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. 

Earlier this month, William became patron of the London Air Ambulance Charity.

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KYLIE JENNER TO MAKE SANITIZER: Kylie Jenner is doing what she can to help out during the pandemic. Last week, she donated $1 million to buy protective gear, and now she, momager Kris Jenner and Coty are partnering to manufacture hand sanitizer for hospitals in southern California. “The custom hand sanitizer includes a special message for recipients: ‘Dedicated to first responders working to support our communities,’” according to a press release. (Page Six) 

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Celebrity Scoop – 03/31/2020

BOB IGER FORGOES DISNEY SALARY – (03/31/2020)

The Walt Disney Co. said Monday that executive chairman Robert Iger will forgo his salary amid the coronavirus crisis, which is creating economic havoc around the world. Disney has recently put tentpoles like Mulan and Black Widow, starring Scarlett Johansson, on hold until the pandemic passes. 

CEO Bob Chapek will take a 50% pay cut, according to an internal email obtained by The Hollywood Reporter. Other executives will also see their salaries trimmed. This news comes days after the company opted to keep all North American theme parks closed until further notice.

“As we navigate through these uncharted waters, we’re asking much of you and, as always, you are rising to the challenge and we appreciate your support,” Chapek said in his email. “Your dedication and resilience during this difficult time are truly inspiring and it gives me renewed confidence that will we come through this crisis even stronger than before, we have so many tome in our company’s history.” 

Last year, Iger earned $47.5 million; Chapek’s base salary is $2.5 million, with an annual target bonus of $7.5 million and a long-term incentive grant of $15 million. The cut only applies to Chapek’s base salary. 

All told, Hollywood is facing a $20 billion loss from coronavirus, observers say. 

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POST MALONE STAGING CELEBRITY BEER PONG TOURNEY FOR COVID-19 RELIEF – (03/31/2020)

Post Malone is teaming with his friends, rappers MIKE and Machine Gun Kelly, to stage a celebrity beer pong tournament on Instagram Live.

Dubbed the “Ballina Cup,” the event will feature 16 teams, and those participating will pony up cash to help those battling the coronavirus pandemic. The tournament will take place next week and will last eight days, with two battles per night. Each participant will compete from home, following social-distancing guidelines. The winning team will get a trophy and championship belts to mark their victory.

Among those reportedly participating will be former football stars Johnny Manziel and Rob Gronkowski, Gronkowski’s girlfriend, Sports Illustrated Swim model Camille Kostek, Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce, country music star Kane Brown, and baseball stars Trevor Bauer and Mike Clevinger.

Sportsbooks are listing Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola as the +500 favorite to win the Ballina Cup.

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LIAM PAYNE DONATES 360,000 MEALS TO FAMILIES IN NEED AMID PANDEMIC – (03/31/2020)

Liam Payne is donating to the Trussell Trust in the UK to provide 360,000 meals to families affected by the ongoing world health crisis.

“It’s not right that anyone in our country is unable to afford food. Food banks do incredible work to help the people most in need of support. It’s vital that we get support to those people right now, as this crisis unfolds,” Liam tweeted about the donation. Liam’s donation will help to support 100 food banks in Birmingham, Stoke-on-Trent, Coventry, Sheffield, Nottingham and Bristol and others across the UK.

Liam also pointed out that his donation isn’t only meant only for the current crisis but for all of the Trussell Trust’s work into the future.

“I’m also donating because of the work they do to work towards a future where no one needs a food bank – we can’t end the conversation with getting emergency food to people – as vital as that is,” he explained. “When we’re out the other side of this, we need to look at why there are people in our country who don’t have enough money for food. I want to play my part in finding a solution to ensure people have enough money to buy their own food – and end the need for food banks.”

On Twitter, Payne’s former One Direction groupmate Louis Tomlinson applauded his generosity.

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LIZZO BUYS ER STAFF LUNCH: “Good as Hell” Lizzo is feeding ER staff across the country, including at the University of Minnesota affiliate in Minneapolis, the city where she got her start. She is sending overworked staff lunch there and at hospitals across the country. (Page Six)  

SAM SMITH TO RENAME ‘TO DIE FOR’ ALBUM, DELAYS RELEASE: Sam Smith will rename their forthcoming album, originally titled To Die For, and delay the album’s release due to the coronavirus outbreak. Smith sent “love and strength” to those who have been affected by the COVID-19 virus. They explained how the album’s original title and release date no longer feel right in the current environment. Smith’s third album was originally slated for release May 1st, and features the singles “To Die For,” “Dancing with a Stranger,” “How Do You Sleep,” “I Feel Love” and “I’m Ready.”

TWITTER REACTS AS PRINCE CHARLES EMERGES FROM CORONAVIRUS ISOLATION AFTER WEEK – (03/31/2020)

After seven days of self-isolation, Prince Charles is ready to mingle. The 71-year-old and his wife Camilla have been self-isolating apart as she did not test positive for coronavirus. 

Clarence House confirmed Monday that “having consulted with his doctor, the Prince of Wales is now out of self-isolation,” after his diagnosis with coronavirus. 

Twitter was less than impressed. Wrote one critic: “So, Prince Charles is out of self-isolation, seven days after it was reported he had tested positive for coronavirus. This proves the UK is different from te rest of the world, where the WHO experts say it should be 14 days. We are ‘special’ as a country aren’t we.”

Another wrote: “Clarence House announced that Prince Charles was out of self isolation. I’d like to announce there’s been 1228 deaths in the UK. Many I suspect didn’t get an opportunity to jump the queue. Added to which what about all the untested heroic NHS staff? Three eminent doctors died!”

Buckingham Palace has not commented on whether Queen Elizabeth, 93, has been tested for coronavirus. She was in contact with both Charles and Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who also tested positive for coronavirus, just prior to their positive test results. 

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Celebrity Scoop – 03/30/2020

LADY GAGA’S DAD DELETES TWEET ASKING PEOPLE TO SUPPORT HIS RESTAURANT WORKERS – (03/30/2020)

Lady Gaga’s dad Joe Germanotta, the owner of the New York City restaurant Joanne Trattoria, asked the public to help support his staff amid the current health crisis.

A GoFundMe page was set up to raise $50,000 to support the staff of the restaurant after 30 employees were laid off. Joe tweeted the link to the page and said, “I’m doing the best I can but we had to close Joanne for the month. Our staff needs some help financial. Any help for our employees will be appreciated.”

The ask was immediately met with criticism online. The tweet has since been deleted and the GoFundMe page has been deactivated.

Before being removed, the GoFundMe page read, “As our doors remain closed longer than anticipated, our staff is finding it increasingly difficult to finance the daily necessities to keep them healthy, like groceries and insurance costs – to say nothing of rent, utilities, and other recurring bills.

“Our goal of $50,000 would cover our typical payroll for approximately 2 weeks, and 100% of the profits would go to our hourly workers to provide those necessary items like food, childcare, and medical expenses.”

Critics immediately noted that his Oscar-winning offspring should be the one he should turn to for help. The singer earned $39.5 million in 2019, according to Forbes.

The MTA recently sought to evict Grand Central’s ArtBird and Whiskey Bar – also owned by Germanotta after giving him two weeks from February 27th to pay $260,000 in rent and fees.

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MARK WAHLBERG & KIM KARDASHIAN LATEST TO DONATE BIG BUCKS TO CORONAVIRUS FIGHT – (03/30/2020)

Celebrities are giving back amid the coronavirus crisis. 

On Friday, Mark Wahlberg announced that his restaurant, Wahlburgers Bar & Restaurant chain, will pay for lunch for Beaumont Hospital workers in Michigan on Saturday.

Kim Kardashian, meanwhile, announced that her shapewear brand SKIMS will donate $1 million to families affected by COVID-19. In a statement, she said: “On Monday, we’re restocking the collection we first launched with, and in doing so, are able to help bring relief to those affected by this pandemic. Our six-month anniversary has fallen in the middle of a global crisis so more than ever, it’s our responsibility to give back and do what we can to help others.”

Previously, she announced that 20% of all profits from the SKIMS Cotton Collection would be donated to Baby2Baby’s coronavirus program. When the brand launched in September of 2019, it sold out its collection within 24 hours and had a waitlist of more than 1 million people. 

Other celebrities who have opened their wallets: Bruno Mars has pledged $1 million to the MGM Resorts Foundation to support MGM employees who have lost their jobs; Angelina Jolie has donated $1 million to No Kid Hungry; Arnold Schwarzenegger donated $1 million to Frontline Responders Fund; Bethenny Frankel has donated $250K in masks for NYC hospitals; James Taylor donated $1 million to Massachusetts General Hospital; Jim Gaffigan has teamed up with the Shake Shack to provide healthcare workers at Mount Sinai Health System a free lunch; Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos has donated $1 million to the New York Governor’s Office; Rihanna has donated $5 million to relief efforts. 

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BBC, NETFLIX MAKE $600K DONATION TO CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND: The BBC has promised to donate $612,000 to the COVID-19 Film and TV Emergency Relief Fund. Netflix pledged about $1.2 million to the same cause. BBC director of content Charlotte Moore said: “Freelancers are the lifeblood of our industry, keeping our shows creatively brilliant for all audiences. At times like these it is critical we stand by them. We are proud to contribute to The Film and TV Charity, to support our industry’s freelance community during these unprecedented times.”

NBC DEBUTS PSA CAMPAIGN: NBC’s Today show unveiled a new NBC PSA The More You Know, featuring Kelly Clarkson, Andy Cohen, Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen and others on how to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The dozen + spots will roll out over the next few weeks. 

CHINA CLOSES THEATERS AGAIN: China is re-closing all of its cinemas nationwide as it continues to battle coronavirus, Deadline reports. This comes as bad news for the industry, which hoped that the slow re-opening of theaters would continue. Last weekend, 500 were opened again, with the hope of others following suit. 

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Celebrity Scoop – 03/27/2020

TAYLOR SWIFT, ARIANA GRANDE GIFT THOUSANDS TO FANS WHO’VE LOST THEIR JOBS – (03/27/2020)

Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande are privately helping out fans who’ve found themselves in desperate financial straits due to the coronavirus outbreak, E! News and Page Six report.

Holly Turner, a freelance music photographer in New York City, posted on Tumblr about her fears of losing her apartment after her regular income dried up. “I have been working my entire life to be able to live in New York City and I thought that was going to be taken, and [Taylor Swift] saved that for me,” said Turner, who received $3,000 from the star.

Grande has also reportedly been gifting fans between $500 and $1,000. “She reached out and took care of my salary for the month,” one fan said.

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ANGELINA JOLIE DONATES $1M TO FIGHT HUNGER + OTHER HOLLYWOOD DONATIONS – (03/27/2020)

Angelina Jolie has donated $1 million to fight child hunger during the coronavirus pandemic. The 44-year-old Maleficent star made the contribution to No Kid Hungry, she told E!: “As of this week, over a billion children are out of school worldwide because of closures linked to coronavirus.”

Jolie continued: “Many children depend on the care and nutrition they receive during school hours, including nearly 22 million children in America who rely on food support. No Kid Hungry is making resolute efforts to reach as many of those children as possible.”

OTHER DONATIONS

Jolie is in good company. Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard have waived tenants’ rent in April, and they’ve donated $150,007.96 to No Kid Hungry. 

Arnold Schwarzenegger donated $1 million to the Frontline Responders Fund.

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively revealed they would donate $1 million to Feeding American and Food Banks Canada. 

Kylie Jenner donated $1 million to her OB-GYN, which will help fund hundreds of thousands of masks, face shields and other protective gear. Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi thanked her on social media: “I am speechless, my eyes are filled with tears of joy and my heart is overwhelmed with gratitude. I made a wish to the Universe to gather protective masks for our brave healthcare workers and today my dream came true.”

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BRUNO MARS DONATES $1 MILLION TO AID IN PANDEMIC RELIEF: Bruno Mars is pledging $1 million in the ongoing global health crisis. The singer announced his donation on Thursday, which will go towards the MGM Resorts Foundation, which will support the Employee Emergency Grant Fund and Children’s Medical Support Fund.

RIHANNA DONATES MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO NEW YORK AMID PANDEMIC: After the announcement that Rihanna donated $5 million to aiding in the ongoing health crisis, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo confirmed that Rihanna is helping New York. “I would like to thank Rihanna and the Rihanna Foundation for donating personal protective equipment to New York State. We’re so appreciative of your help and that of so many others who have stepped up,” he tweeted.

COMEDIANS JOIN LAUGH AID: Ray Romano, Iliza Shlesinger, Howie Mandel, Nikki Glaser, Bill Burr, Marc Maron and Patton Oswalt are among those who are set to perform at Laugh Aid on April 4th, a four-hour live stream that will benefit Comedy Gives Back’s coronavirus relief fund. 

AMERICA PLUGS IN: With the coronavirus pandemic keeping millions of people at home, they are increasingly tuning in to TV. Kids and teens are watching the most, according to Nielsen stats. The biggest boosts have been for HBO, which has seen a 40% rise in viewership month-over-month, and news channels like Fox News up 77% and MSNBC up 38%. 

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Celebrity Scoop – 03/26/2020

PRINCE CHARLES DIAGNOSED WITH CORONAVIRUS, GETS SUPPORT FROM HARRY & WILLIAMS – (03/26/2020)

Prince Charles, the 71-year-old heir to the British throne, has been diagnosed with coronavirus, Buckingham Palace confirmed. 

“He has been displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health and has been working from home throughout the last few days as usual,” the palace said in a statement. It added that his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, “has also been tested but does not have the virus.”

Charles began showing symptoms last weekend. Medical advisers say that Charles is in good health and is expected to recover. However, there is some concern over his meeting with Queen Elizabeth, who is 93, on March 12th. The Palace said that the Queen remains “in good health.” She is sequestered with her husband, the 98-year-old Prince Philip, in Windsor Castle. 

Charles is isolated at Birkhall, away from his wife Camilla, who is reportedly in good health. 

Royal reporter Chris Ship said on Twitter that “Prince Charles has spoken to both his sons. William in Norfolk and Harry in Canada.”

All of the royals are isolating in separate locations.

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HEIDI KLUM TESTS NEGATIVE: Model Heidi Klum shared that she tested negative for coronavirus a week after her husband Tom Kaulitz also learning that he was negative. She has been home sick for 14 days and sharing regular updates on social media. 

CHEF FLOYD CARDOZ DIES AT 59: Chef Floyd Cardoz died on Wednesday from complications resulting from coronavirus. He was 59, and he was at Mountainside Medical Centre in New Jersey. The Top Chef Masters champ was born in Bombay, India and moved to NYC to work in restaurant kitchens. In 1997, he partnered with Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group to open Tabla. “Bravo and the Top Chef family are deeply saddened by the passing of Chef Floyd Cardoz. Floyd was a talented chef who competed and won Top Chef Masters,” a representative for the network tells People in a statement. “He was thoughtful, kind and his smile illuminated a room. He was an inspiration to chefs around the world and we offer our deepest sympathy to his family and friends.”

2020 TONY AWARDS POSTPONED – (03/26/2020)

Another major entertainment event has been delayed due to coronavirus. The 2020 Tony Awards, scheduled to air Sunday, June 7 on CBS, will be postponed because of the pandemic. Nominations and host were to be announced April 28th. Last year, James Corden hosted.  

A new date will be shared once Broadway reopens. When Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a ban on gatherings of 500 people or more on March 12th, all 41 Broadway theaters were forced to shut their doors. There is some hope that they will reopen on April 12, but as the pandemic continues to accelerate, that hope is fading.

Even if Broadway does reopen on April 12th, this pause will mark the longest hiatus in history for the Great White Way.

Several shows, including Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and Hangmen have closed for good before opening. Three others—Lincoln Center Theater‘s Flying Over Sunset and Roundabout Theatre Company’s Debra Messing-led Birthday Candles and Caroline, or Change—have been pushed to the fall.

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BILLIE EILISH, DUA LIPA, BTS & MORE PERFORMING ON JAMES CORDEN’S ‘HOMEFEST’ SPECIAL – (03/26/2020)

James Corden is putting together a mini music festival that you can enjoy at home while social distancing.

Homefest, a special edition episode of CBS’ The Late Late Show with James Corden, will feature musical performances from artists around the globe while they’re quarantined amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Billie Eilish and her brother/collaborator, Finneas, will be playing from their home in Los Angeles, while Dua Lipa will check in from London. BTS will perform from South Korea, and legendary opera singer Andrea Boccelli will check in from his home in Italy.

Celebrities including Will Ferrell and David Blaine will also guest on the special. Homefest airs March 30th at 10 p.m. [ET/PT].

he special will also feature Corden and his guests encouraging viewers to follow public health guidelines to slow the spread of the new coronavirus and the illness it causes, COVID-19. It will also direct viewers to donate to the CDC Foundation, a nonprofit that supports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s work, and Feed the Children.

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SHAWN MENDES DONATES $175,000 TO SICKKIDS FOUNDATION FOR CORONAVIRUS PREPAREDNESS: Shawn Mendes is giving back big to the SickKids Foundation through his own charitable foundation, so they can be prepared for the coronavirus pandemic with PPE equipment. “Through The Shawn Mendes Foundation, we have been working to find ways to best support the COVID-19 crisis. By making this donation to SickKids, we hope to help provide support in the urgent screening and prevention of COVID-19 for their patients and the surrounding community of Toronto,” Shawn shared on his Instagram about the donation. He added that “for the next month, we will be directing all donations to The Shawn Mendes Foundation to go towards additional efforts by SickKids, as well as efforts being made internationally by the World Health Organization COVID-19 Response Fund.”

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Celebrity Scoop – 03/25/2020

NETFLIX STREAMING HITS ALL-TIME HIGH: Netflix is seeing unprecedented levels of video streaming, as millions of people are homebound due to coronavirus, according to reports, especially as other entertainment outlets shut down. Netflix shares are up 8.4% on Monday, bucking broader bear market trends. 

LADY GAGA DELAYS ‘CHROMATICA’ ALBUM RELEASE – (03/25/2020)

Lady Gaga is delaying the release of her sixth studio album, Chromatica due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The 33-year-old singer explained that while art is something that can help in a time like this, she doesn’t feel right about releasing her album as the virus continues to spread.

She instead believes that the focus should be on finding solutions and cures so the world can heal.

Gaga said she will announce a new 2020 release date for Chromatica soon. She also confirmed her April 30-May 11 shows at the MGM in Las Vegas will be postponed, but said her Chromatica Ball tour will begin in the summer as planned.

In addition, Lady Gaga shared how she had a secret Coachella set lined up prior to the COVID-19 outbreak. Coachella Music Festival was postponed this month and rescheduled for October.

Lady Gaga was to release Chromatica on April 10th.

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CAMILA CABELLO POSTPONES ‘ROMANCE’ WORLD TOUR: Camila Cabello has postponed her upcoming Romance tour. The singer revealed the news on her Instagram, sharing that “so much that is really unknown, we’re also taking extreme precautions to protect ourselves, our team, our dancers, our band, our crew and ultimately you guys.” Camila added that she’s “truly heartbroken to say that we’ve decided we need to postpone the tour.” “We can’t start rehearsals without putting people at risk and with so much up in the air with no real and definitive end in sight, I feel this is the responsible thing to do,” she added. Camila said that they are going to try and work out rescheduled tour dates.

JUSTIN BIEBER SHARES ‘R&BIEBER’ MUSIC COMPILATION: Justin Bieber is releasing new compilations of his music. He shared the five-song compilation R&Bieber Monday. Bieber said he will release compilations twice a week while in isolation amid the coronavirus outbreak. “Gonna be putting up some compilations for you guys. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Here is the first one,” he wrote. R&Bieber features the songs “Habitual,” “Take It Out On Me,” “Changes,” “Get Me” featuring Kehlani and “Available.” The tracks appear on his most recent album, Changes, released in February.

REPORT: QUEEN ELIZABETH TO TALK CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC IN HISTORIC ADDRESS – (03/25/2020)

Queen Elizabeth II is planning an unscheduled address for the fourth time in history. The 93-year-old monarch will follow “advice of the government as to when it might best be deployed,” People reports, noting that the last time she made such an address was following the death of her mother in 2002. 

Following strict social distancing guidelines, Elizabeth will likely give the speech via FaceTime or Skype. The Queen, who is in isolation, may even begin meeting with staff via video chat, People reports. 

She and her husband Prince Philip, 98, are in seclusion with a skeleton staff of eight people. Not even close relatives such as the Duke of York, who lives close to her Windsor estate, or Prince Edward and his wife Sophie are permitted to visit, The Daily Mail reports. 

Meanwhile, Prince Charles and Camilla, 71 and 72 respectively, are also in seclusion at Birkhall, a 53,000 acre estate. They also have a skeleton staff on hand and are not seeing their children or grandchildren. 

Prince William and Kate Middleton are staying quiet at their Norfolk estate with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are with their baby Archie in Canada. 

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CHARLIE PUTH, JON BON JOVI HELP ANNOUNCE LAUNCH OF NEW JERSEY PANDEMIC RELIEF FUND: Native New Jersey residents Charlie Puth and Jon Bon Jovi are among the celebrities who are featured in a new YouTube video announcing the launch of the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund. The charity was set up to encourage online donations that will be used to aid vulnerable citizens of the Garden State in need of medical, social and economic assistance because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Other stars who are either New Jersey natives or residents who are featured in the video include Bruce Springsteen, Danny DeVito, Jon Stewart, Whoopi Goldberg, and soccer star Carli Lloyd.

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Celebrity Scoop – 03/24/2020

CHINA REOPENS THEATERS: In a positive sign of things to come for the film industry, about 507 and counting movie theaters have been reopened in China. The coronavirus pandemic is finally showing signs of slowing in China. Most theaters around the world remain closes, though Brazil, Russia, Mexico, Korea and Japan are allowing limited showings. 

STARS SUPPORT VIRTUAL STORYTIME MOVEMENT – (03/24/2020)

A new nationwide reading movement has been organized in response to the mass homeschooling the country is facing during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Misty Copeland, Danica McKellar, Tiffani Thiessen, Brady Smith, B. J. Novak, and Scott Kelly will be among the bestselling and award-winning authors and illustrators participating in the daily storytimes. 

Reading aloud daily is “one of the most effective ways to foster early literacy and is a key factor in building language and social skills,” the campaign says.

The program was set to launch this summer, but it revved into overdrive to help parents and caregivers during the outbreak, which kicked off Monday.

The program was launched by publishing giant Penguin Random House in partnership with Parents magazine. Penguin will also donate 750,000 copies of books through First Book, which helps get books to kids in need. 

The program joins a hodgepodge of celebrity efforts to help kids learn at home. Another big one is spearheaded by Jennifer Garner and Amy Adams, who teamed up with Save the Children and No Kid Hungry. Their movement, #SaveWithStories, has recruited other celebs to read their favorite children’s books for kids—and their parents. So far, Ellen DeGeneres, Jimmy Fallon, Ron Howard, Josh Gad, Camila Cabello, Reese Witherspoon, Beanie Feldstein and Senator Kamala Harris have joined them.

Amazon, meanwhile, has lifted the paywall for original and acquired children’s series on its Prime Video platform, so all Amazon users can watch their kids programing. Among the original titles available are Pete the Cat, Just Add Magic, Costume Quest, Peg + Cat and If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and acquired shows including PBS Kids staples Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Dinosaur Train, Odd Squad and Arthur.

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JANET JACKSON THANKS WORKERS WHO AREN’T ABLE TO ISOLATE AMID CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC – (03/24/2020)

Janet Jackson took to social media on Sunday night to send a positive message in support of those who are trying their hardest to protect, serve, and provide for everyone in the middle of the global health crisis.

She took a moment to recognize the nurses, doctors, hospitals, healthcare providers, scientists, drivers, pilots, flight attendants, delivery teams, cleaners, grocery stores, clerks, teachers, managers, men and women in uniform, sanitation facilities, janitorial teams, reporters, journalists, security professionals, and everyone around the world who are working endlessly to prevent the virus from spreading further.

“Let’s all keep the positivity up by remembering to keep smiling, laughing, singing, dancing and spreading LOVE,” she continued.

The singer asked fans to put a heart in the comments section to show their love and support for those she mentioned in her message.

Jackson geotagged her upload in London, letting fans know where she was self-isolating.

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KRISTEN BELL & DAX SHEPARD HELP TENANTS: Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard own several buildings in L.A., and to help anyone who’s hurting financially due to layoffs, they’re forgoing rent collection for April. Most of California is under a “stay at home” order, and not everyone can work from home. (TMZ)  

COSTUME DESIGNERS GUILD TO MAKE MASKS: The Costume Designers Guild is rallying support among its members to sew masks for hospitals who face a shortage amid the coronavirus pandemic. The president of the Guild, Salvador Perez, tells Variety: “We are organizing all our members from local 892 and local 705 costumers who can sew,  to manufacture masks for hospitals. It will be good to keep busy and help the community.” Several productions, including Grey’s Anatomy and The Good Doctor, have already donated their masks and gowns.

ADAM LEVINE & WIFE NOT EXPECTING THIRD CHILD: Adam Levine isn’t going to be a father for a third time – yet. The Maroon 5 frontman’s wife Behati Prinsloo sparked speculation on Monday when she posted a blurry black-and-white photo on Instagram that many fans took to be an ultrasound picture. “Pregnant agaaaaiin?” commented one fan. “Pregnant?” wrote several more. “Ultrasound?” asked one. But a source confirmed to Us Weekly the South African model isn’t pregnant. Turns out one of the couple’s daughters – either three-year-old Dusty or two-year-old Gio – grabbed her phone and “posted the picture by mistake.” In July 2018, Prinsloo wrote on her Instagram Story that she wants “so many” babies with the Levine.

DUA LIPA ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM ‘FUTURE NOSTALGIA’ WILL BE RELEASED SOONER THAN EXPECTED – (03/24/2020)

Dua Lipa is moving up the release of her second studio album, Future Nostalgia.

The 24-year-old singer confirmed Monday that she will release the album Friday, one week ahead of its original release date.

“I’m really excited for you all to hear it and, you know, make of it what you will,” a visibly emotional Lipa said on Instagram Live. “I hope it brings you some happiness, and I hope it makes you smile, and I hope it makes you dance. I hope I make you proud.”

Lipa also said she will announce new U.K. and Europe tour dates today and she will release the new single “Break My Heart” and a music video for the song Wednesday.

Future Nostalgia features the singles “Don’t Start Now” and “Physical.” Lipa released a workout video for “Physical” this month that shows her playing a fitness instructor.

Future Nostalgia was originally set to be released on April 4th.

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