Actor, singer, 'The Gambler': Kenny Rogers dies at 81

According to a statement regarding Rogers death, his family is planning a small private service out of concern over the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Economic hardships settle in for laid off New Yorkers

Food, tourism, entertainment and hospitality are industries that are being especially hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.

Met Opera cancels season, stops pay of orchestra, chorus

The Metropolitan Opera is canceling the rest of its season and stopping the pay of the orchestra, chorus and other unionized employees at the end of March due to the new coronavirus.

Concerns of inequality rise after celebrities get coronavirus tests

Celebrities, politicians and professional athletes faced a backlash this week as many revealed that they had been tested for the coronavirus, even when they didn’t have a fever or other tell-tale symptoms.

Review: Morrissey delivers his best music in years

Few musical artists would urge listeners to just go ahead and kill themselves already on the very first track of a new album. Morrissey is clearly not your regular artist.

Harvey Weinstein transferred to upstate NY prison

Harvey Weinstein was transferred to a state prison in New York on Wednesday as he begins to serve a 23-year sentence for rape and sexual assault in his landmark #MeToo case.

Movie theaters request bailout from Congress due to virus

Faced with a lengthy shutdown due the coronavirus pandemic, movie theaters are requesting relief from the U.S. government.

The show will go on... Just from their living rooms.

The spreading coronavirus canceled several touring performances from A-list musical artists, but those acts have found a new venue to sing: their living rooms.

NFL offering fans free access to NFL Game Pass

The National Football League is offering fans stuck at home during the coronavirus outbreak free access to NFL Game Pass, its online streaming service, until May 31.

Nevada to close casinos, businesses and ban dining out

Nevada's governor ordered a monthlong closure of casinos and other non-essential businesses starting noon Wednesday.

Once homeless teen is inspiring others through tap dance

From humble beginnings performing on New York City subways to appearing on national television, Josh Johnson has tapped his way to success.

Mel Brooks, son create coronavirus PSA for seniors

Actor Mel Brooks, 93, and his son Max, 47, made a coronavirus public service announcement to urge young, healthy people to limit contact with others so as not to spread COVID-19.

AMC Theaters announces it will close all locations until further notice

AMC Theaters is the latest theater chain to announce it will close all cinemas because of the coronavirus pandemic. On Monday, Regal Cinemas, the nation’s second-largest chain, said its locations will close Tuesday.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson reportedly released from hospital

Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, have reportedly been released from an Australian hospital five days after they were diagnosed with the new coronavirus.

Idris Elba says he has coronavirus

Actor Idris Elba says he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.