Gloomy summer looms as pandemic cancels US festivals, trips

Gloomy summer looms as pandemic cancels US festivals, trips

Thelma Uranga is sprucing up her back deck in Chicago, hoping to host some small gatherings to take the place of the summer’s usual neighborhood festivals built on music, food and time with friends.

Thelma Uranga is sprucing up her back deck in Chicago, hoping to host some small gatherings to take the place of the summer’s usual neighborhood festivals built on music, food and time with friends.

Irrfan Khan, of 'Slumdog Millionaire,' 'Life of Pi,' dead at 54

Irrfan Khan, of 'Slumdog Millionaire,' 'Life of Pi,' dead at 54

Irrfan Khan, a veteran character actor in Bollywood movies and one of India's best-known exports to Hollywood, has died.

Irrfan Khan, a veteran character actor in Bollywood movies and one of India's best-known exports to Hollywood, has died.

Grammy-nominated gospel singer Troy Sneed dies from COVID-19 complications

Grammy-nominated gospel singer Troy Sneed dies from COVID-19 complications

Troy Sneed, 52, arranged music on albums for the Georgia Mass Choir and appeared with the choir in 1996 film “The Preacher’s Wife,” starring Whitney Houston and Denzel Washington. 

Troy Sneed, 52, arranged music on albums for the Georgia Mass Choir and appeared with the choir in 1996 film “The Preacher’s Wife,” starring Whitney Houston and Denzel Washington. 

Asian celebrities fight pandemic-fueled racist attacks

Asian celebrities fight pandemic-fueled racist attacks

The FBI reports an uptick in hate crimes and harassment against Asian Americans since the outbreak of COVID-19, which first appeared in Wuhan, China, late last year.

The FBI reports an uptick in hate crimes and harassment against Asian Americans since the outbreak of COVID-19, which first appeared in Wuhan, China, late last year.

Netflix to release Michelle Obama documentary in May

Netflix to release Michelle Obama documentary in May

“During this difficult time, I hope you’ll find some inspiration and joy in this film,” the former first lady wrote on Twitter.

“During this difficult time, I hope you’ll find some inspiration and joy in this film,” the former first lady wrote on Twitter.

NFL Draft draws record 8.4 million viewers

NFL Draft draws record 8.4 million viewers

The 2020 NFL draft drew a record 8.4 million viewers this year, in part because it was the first live sporting event in weeks.

The 2020 NFL draft drew a record 8.4 million viewers this year, in part because it was the first live sporting event in weeks.

Silenced by virus, Met Opera links for digital global gala

Silenced by virus, Met Opera links for digital global gala

The Met overcame a stage silenced by the coronavirus pandemic to link singers for an at-home global gala.

The Met overcame a stage silenced by the coronavirus pandemic to link singers for an at-home global gala.

Tom Hanks sends special gift to bullied Australian boy named Corona

Tom Hanks sends special gift to bullied Australian boy named Corona

Tom Hanks surprised an Australian boy after the boy reached out to express his concern about the actor's recent bout with coronavirus, but also mentioned how he was bullied because his name is Corona, a report said Thursday.

Tom Hanks surprised an Australian boy after the boy reached out to express his concern about the actor's recent bout with coronavirus, but also mentioned how he was bullied because his name is Corona, a report said Thursday.

Streaming service to pay someone $1,000 to watch 24 hours of true crime documentaries

Streaming service to pay someone $1,000 to watch 24 hours of true crime documentaries

MagellanTV, a streaming service that specializes in documentaries, is on the lookout for a true crime fanatic to binge 24 straight hours of true crime material.

MagellanTV, a streaming service that specializes in documentaries, is on the lookout for a true crime fanatic to binge 24 straight hours of true crime material.