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.

Irrfan Khan, star of ‘Slumdog Millionaire,’ ‘Life of Pi,’ dead at 53

Irrfan Khan, an Indian actor who appeared in the Oscar-winning movie “Slumdog Millionaire” in 2008 as well as many other films in India, Britain and the U.S., died Wednesday in a Mumbai hospital, according to reports. He was 53.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

'I left my heart in San Francisco' sing-along planned for Saturday

Bay Area residents have been asked to collectively perform Tony Bennett's signature song "I left my heart in San Francisco" on April 25 at noon.

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.