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Dwayne Johnson and his family are recovering after having tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19.) Johnson revealed on social media Wednesday that he, his wife Lauren Hashian, and their daughters Jasmine, 4, and Tiana, 2, all have been sick with the virus, with the actor and his wife being particularly unwell. Thankfully, they are all now feeling much better. 

Johnson said in his video message on Instagram.: “I wanted to give you guys a little helpful update on things that have been going on on my end for the past two-and-a-half to three weeks now. So the update is this: my wife Lauren as well as my two baby girls and myself, we have all tested positive for COVID-19. I could tell you that this has been one of the most challenging and difficult things we have ever had to endure as a family, and for me, too, personally as well.”

Johnson said that he and his family contracted the contagious respiratory virus from family friends, who he said are “devastated” that they unwittingly spread the virus.  He added that while his daughters “bounced back” from the virus pretty quickly, he and Lauren “had a rough go at it.”   He also urged his fans to exercise extreme caution when interacting with others to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Dwayne Johnson Reveals He and His Family Are Recovering From “Relentless” Coronavirus

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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson revealed he, his wife and their two daughters are recovering after…

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September marks the 30th anniversary of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and now HBO Max has announced the cast will come together to film a reunion special to air in September.  Most of the show’s regulars, includimg Tatyana Ali, Alfonso Ribeiro, Daphne Maxwell Reid, Joseph Marcell, Karyn Parsons, and DJ Jazzy Jeff, will return for the special. According to the network, the reunion will feature music, dancing, and some surprise guests.

The news of the reunion special comes on the heels of Will Smith announcing he’d be executive producing Bel-Air, a dramatic reimagining of the hit series created by Morgan Cooper, who produced a trailer for the series in 2019. Cooper and Chris Collins (writer for shows The Wire and Sons of Anarchy) will co-write the series.

You can stream all six seasons of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air on HBO Max.

Cast of Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reuniting for HBO Max Special

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Ed Sheeran, 29, and his wife, Cherry Seaborn, 28, have announced the birth of their baby girl on Instagram.

“Ello! A quick message from me as I have some personal news that I wanted to share with you… Last week, with the help of an amazing delivery team, Cherry gave birth to our beautiful and healthy daughter – Lyra Antarctica Seaborn Sheeran,” Sheeran wrote alongside a photo of a pair of baby socks on top of a blue and green blanket.  He added, “We are completely in love with her. Both mum and baby are doing amazing and we are on cloud nine over here. We hope that you can respect our privacy at this time. Lots of love and I’ll see you when it’s time to come back, Ed x.”

Sheeran and Seaborn tied the knot in December 2018 at their home in Suffolk, England, in front of 40 friends and family members. Sheeran first met Seaborn at school when he was 11, but their relationship didn’t turn romantic until the summer of 2015 when they shared their first date at Taylor Swift’s annual Fourth of July party. The couple starred in their first music video together for his single, “Put It All on Me,” back in December 2019. 

Ed Sheeran & Wife Cherry Seaborn Announce the Birth of Their Baby Girl, Lyra Antarctica

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New Mutants , starring Maisie Williams, Anya Taylor-Joy and Charlie Heaton, was the No. 1 movie in North America over the weekend with $7 million in ticket sales. 

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, most new movie debuts have been delayed, with some theatrical releases skipped altogether in favor of streaming-service premieres. Theaters throughout the United States and Canada were closed for months in keeping with social-distancing practices intended to slow the spread of the virus, and just recently began re-opening.  However those in high-population states such as New York, New Jersey and California remain closed.

Coming in at No. 2 is Unhinged with $2.6 million, followed by The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run at No. 3 with $604,000, The Personal History of David Copperfield at No. 4 with $520,000 and Words on Bathroom Walls at No. 5 with $454,000.

The New Mutants Scores $7m Opening Domestically

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Men’ movie ‘The New Mutants’ finally debuted over the weekend and was able to…

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Back in June there were reports that Emma Roberts was expecting her first child with boyfriend Garrett Hedlund, and now the actress herself has confirmed her pregnancy in a post on Instagram on Sunday in which she also revealed the sex of her baby – a boy.

Roberts and Hedlund have been dating for a little over a year. Shortly before she was first seen with Hedlund, Roberts and longtime partner Evan Peters ended their relationship in February 2019, according to reports. Prior to his relationship with Roberts, Hedlund dated Kirsten Dunst for over four years.

Emma Roberts Confirms Pregnancy

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08/31/2020 10:00 AM

 

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The 2020 Video Music Awards, hosted by Keke Palmer, kicked off the show by acknowledging “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman, who died last week after a four-year battle with colon cancer at 43. Palmer said, “we dedicate tonight’s show to a man whose spirit touched so many. He is a true hero, not just onscreen, but in everything he did. His impact lives forever.”

Amid the global coronavirus pandemic, a live audience was not featured.  The show’s performances were held at locations all over New York City, with the first performance of the night from The Weeknd, who performed “Blinding Lights” at Hudson Yards in NYC. BTS sang their first all English language language single, “Dynamite,” and Miley Cyrus performed her latest track, “Midnight Sky.”

The first award of the night for best collaboration went to Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande for their hit single “Rain of Me.” Gaga was honored with the first ever Tricon Award, and also won the award for ‘Artist of the Year.’  Taylor Swift won the Best Direction VMA for her 2020 directorial debut, ‘The Man.’

For a full list of MTV VMA winners, see the link below.

2020 MTV VMA Winners: See The Full List

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Chadwick Boseman‘s final tweet, announcing the world had lost the talented actor, has just become the most liked post in Twitter history: A black and white portrait of Boseman with a statement confirming his death as the result of a four-year battle with colon cancer.

In a public statement, Twitter noted how “fans are coming together on Twitter to celebrate the life of Chadwick Boseman, and the tweet sent from his account last night is now the most-liked tweet of all time on Twitter.” The social media giant confirmed the accolade on its own account, with the caption: “Most liked Tweet ever. A tribute fit for a King. #WakandaForever.” Currently, Boseman’s tweet has close to six million likes, surpassing Barack Obama‘s 2017 tweet (four million likes) that quoted Nelson Mandela. Twitter also brought back the “Black Panther” hashtag emoji in honor of the late actor.

Chadwick Boseman’s Final Tweet is Now the Most-Liked Tweet of All Time

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08/29/2020 7:07 PM

 

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Netflix has canceled Altered Carbon after two seasons. The sci-fi series premiered on the streaming service in 2018 and aired its second season in February, while an anime movie that takes place before the events of season 1 was released on March 19. 

Altered Carbon, based on the 2002 novel by English author Richard K. Morgan, was created by Laeta Kalogridis.  The show follows a former soldier turned investigator Takeshi Kovacs (Joel Kinnaman in season 1, Anthony Mackenzie in season 2) solving a murder in a world where consciousness can be transferred to different bodies. The series also starred James Purefoy, Martha Higareda, Chris Conner, Dichen Lachman, Ato Essandoh, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Lela Loren, Simone Missick, and Torben Liebrecht.

 Altered Carbon‘s official cancellation comes just days after Netflix canceled The Society and I Am Not Okay With This. Although Netflix executives were pleased with the performances of the shows, the uncertainty around production dates and budget increases due to the coronavirus pandemic contributed to the cancellations.

Netflix cancels ‘Altered Carbon’ after two seasons

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Katy Perry has given birth to her first child with fiance Orlando Bloom, a baby girl named Daisy Dove Bloom. The baby’s birth was first announced by the official UNICEF Instagram page on Thursday alongside a black and white photo of the couple holding Daisy’s hand and included a statement from Perry and Bloom who also reposted the image and message. Perry and Bloom are Goodwill Ambassadors for UNICEF. 

Perry and Bloom announced that they have set up a donation page to help support UNICEF: “In celebration of the heart we know our daughter already has, we have set up a donation page to celebrate DDB’s arrival. By supporting them, you are supporting a safe start to life and reimagining a healthier world for every child. We hope your [heart emoji] can bloom with generosity.” 

Perry first announced she was pregnant with her first child in March with the release of her music video for “Never Worn White.” Bloom is also the father of 9-year-old son Flynn who he shares with ex-wife Miranda Kerr. The couple were engaged on Valentine’s Day in 2019, after an on-again, off-again relationship that began in 2016.

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Welcome a Baby Girl

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08/27/2020 10:00 AM

 

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The creator and cast of The West Wing will reunite for a new HBO Max special. The streaming service posted on social media that series creator Aaron Sorkin and former stars Rob Lowe, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Janel Moloney, Richard Schiff, Bradley Whitford and Martin Sheen will take part in A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote. The cast will perform a reading of “Hartsfield Landing,” Season 3, Episode 14 of The West Wing. The special supports the non-profit When We All Vote and is meant to promote voting in the 2020 presidential election. 

The West Wing had a seven-season run on NBC from 1999 to 2006. Sorkin will write original material for the special and co-executive produce with Thomas Schlamme and Casey Patterson, Schlamme, a former West Wing executive producer and director, will direct the special.

The special will film over multiple days at Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles in early October. In addition to the cast, the special will feature guest appearances, including a message from When We All Vote co-chair and former first lady Michelle Obama.

A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote will premiere in the fall.

The West Wing cast has reunited and wants you… to vote

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