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The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo will be postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, likely until 2021, International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound told Christine Brennan of USA Today. “On the basis of the information the IOC has, postponement has been decided,” Pound said. “The parameters going forward have not been determined, but the Games are not going to start on […]
Some people hurt financially by the coronavirus pandemic may benefit from Cardi B’s words. The rapper is known for being outspoken on social media and she’s been no less so about the coronavirus crisis. On March 10 Cardi posted an expletive-laden video on her verified Instagram account.“ Coronavirus,” she said animatedly. “S**t is getting real!” DJ […]
Linda Fairstein, a former prosecutor whose office oversaw the Central Park jogger case, filed a lawsuit on Wednesday claiming that she was defamed by the Netflix series about the case, titled “When They See Us.” Fairstein sued Netflix, as well as director Ava DuVernay and co-writer Attica Locke, claiming that she was wrongfully portrayed as the racist mastermind […]
Tom Brady said goodbye to the New England Patriots in a series of posts on Instagram on Tuesday, ending his 20-year run with the only NFL team he has ever known. Brady did not say which team he will sign with for the 2020 season, but he did indicate he was leaving. He officially hits the league’s […]
One of the biggest nights on the fashion calendar, the Met Gala, will not go ahead as scheduled on May 4, 2020. The news follows a wave of canceled and postponed cultural events around the world due to coronavirus. The annual red carpet event, hosted by Vogue’s editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, is a celebrity-packed fundraiser for […]
Malika Haqq is a new mom. Khloe Kardashian’s BFF, who has made frequent appearances on “Keeping Up With the Kardashians,” announced Monday that she and her ex, rapper O.T. Genasis, have welcomed a son. The baby boy made his debut on Haqq’s and Genasis’s verified Instagram accounts. via CNN
(CNN) Actor Idris Elba said he has tested positive for COVID-19. Elba, 47, said he received his test results Monday morning. So far, the “Luther” star said he feels “OK” and is showing no symptoms, according to a video posted to Twitter. Elba said he had been isolated since finding out last Friday that he […]
The daughter of hip-hop legend Eric B. was hospitalized Sunday after a car crash in Connecticut, according to a social media post. “Erica Supreme Barrier, the daughter of music legend Eric Barrier (Eric B) is in extreme critical condition this morning after a horrific car crash in Connecticut,” according to the Instagram account Sister2Sister2.0. “Barrier is […]
As Simone Biles celebrated her 23rd birthday on Saturday, she made it clear that she will not stop asking for accountability and answers surrounding the Larry Nassar sex abuse scandal. Among the many people who wished the gymnast happy birthday was the official USA Gymnastics Twitter account. Accompanied by a video one of Biles’ performance […]
President Donald Trump has tested negative for the coronavirus, according to a statement from the White House. Trump took the test on Friday, he said during a Saturday news conference, after coming into recent contact with two individuals who have tested positive for the virus. “Last night after an in-depth discussion with the President regarding […]
