Japanese comedian Ken Shimura, who was hospitalized last week after being infected with the novel coronavirus, has died. He was 70.
12.03.2020 - 16:53 / billboard.com
My Chemical Romance are the latest group to postpone tour dates as a result of the COVID-19 virus.
The reunited emo rockers announced on Wednesday (March 11) that they were pushing back their planned tour of Japan out of an abundance of caution in the nation that had more than 600 cases as of press time.
"The promoter of our Japan shows suggested that we postpone the shows in Japan for the safety of the public, and we are heeding that advice," the band said in a statement. "We had very much
Japanese comedian Ken Shimura, who was hospitalized last week after being infected with the novel coronavirus, has died. He was 70.
TOKYO -- Popular Japanese comedian Ken Shimura, who drew inspiration from the American comedic icon Jerry Lewis, has died from the coronavirus, becoming Japan's first known celebrity victim of the disease. He was 70.
Ken Shimura, a comedian who was a fixture on Japanese television for decades, died on Sunday evening from the coronavirus, the Japanese media reported Monday. He was 70, and immediately before his illness had been set for his first starring role in a feature film.
Olympic champion swimmer Ryan Lochte says that while he is disappointed by the postponement of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo due to the coronavirus pandemic, it's a "bump in the road" for him and fellow athletes.
Japanese comedy icon Ken Shimura has tested positive for the new coronavirus, his agency said Wednesday in Tokyo. The 70-year-old actor and comedian was hospitalized last Friday for what was thought to be a severe case of pneumonia.
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has announced the change.
IOC President Thomas Bach has agreed "100 percent" to a proposal of postponing the Tokyo Olympics for about one year until 2021 because of the coronavirus outbreak, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Tuesday.Abe said after his telephone talks with Bach that he requested a postponement "taking into consideration the current circumstances" and to secure an environment in which athletes can perform at their best and crowds can be safe and secure.He added that he hoped to reschedule the
Japan’s Prime Minister Abe Shinzo has said that the summer Olympic Games will be postponed for a year, until 2021.
By Joe Utichi
My Chemical Romance has postponed upcoming tour dates in Japan due to the global coronavirus pandemic.
The band made the announcement after an unverified statement leaked
Katy Perry will have to wait a little longer to have her moment in white.
Mother's Day is a chance for you to celebrate your mum and thank her for all she does for you.
Katy Perry yesterday announced that she was expecting her first child with fiancé Orlando Bloom. But reports are now emerging that she has had to postpone her wedding, apparently due to fears of coronavirus.