By Tom Tapp
22.04.2020 - 18:59 / deadline.com
By Ted Johnson
After weeks of being a booster of the use of hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for coronavirus, celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz is now says that it’s better to wait for randomized clinical trials.
“The fact of the matter is, we don’t know,” Oz said on Fox & Friends on Wednesday. “Thank goodness these medications are prescription only so doctors are desperately awaiting the completion of the higher quality randomized trials.”
His more cautious approach to the use of the drug
Lourdes Leon was spotted enjoying some fresh air when she stepped out in New York sans face mask on May 8. The 23-year-old daughter of Madonna looked relaxed as she grabbed a coffee with friends, just days after her mom revealed she had coronavirus during her Madame X world tour. Lourdes opted not to wear any protective gear as she chatted with her pals on the sidewalk after picking up some beverages. You can see the photos here.
By Ted Johnson
Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo appeared on Wednesday's episode of The Tonight Show and talked about social distancing with his three daughters: Cara, Mariah and Michaela. "They're in their early 20s, so hanging out with dad is not super cool right now," he told Jimmy Fallon.
By Dade Hayes
By The Deadline Team
FuboTV, a streaming service offering a bundle of sports TV channels, on Monday warned the COVID-19 pandemic will hit its full-year 2020 financial results. "Although we continue to offer our services, without live sports, there is no assurance we will continue to maintain our subscriber base or continue to receive advertising dollars," the streamer said in a shareholders letter from CEO David Gandler that revealed preliminary financial results for fiscal 2019.
New Yorkers are getting together for a virtual benefit event called “Rise Up New York!”, set to air May 11.
By Jill Goldsmith
Housing and Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has given the green light for construction sites to reopen now despite the coronavirus lockdown continuing in the UK.
New York’s daily coronavirus death toll dropped to below 400, less than half of the deaths recorded at the height of the coronavirus crisis in the state's hospitals. Gov.
It’s been a long road for Nick Cordero‘s family as he battles health issues, but things are looking up.
It's been a long road for Nick Cordero's family as he battles health issues, but things are looking up.
Back to normal. Ramona Singer has recovered from Lyme disease one month after revealing her diagnosis.
Eric Church has resilience on his mind in a moving new video, "Who Will Answer the Call?" The two-and-a-half minute spoken word clip hints at a new song, "Through My Ray-Bans," while shining a light on the strength of the American spirit.“Where there once were roars, now there are just echoes. The handshakes and the hugs of yore are now too dangerous,” Church says over shots of empty streets, stages and stadiums mixed with shots of his cheering fans.