Number of people claiming unemployment benefits rises amid pandemic

Bus and train operator FirstGroup has warned of an 'uncertain future' as passenger numbers dwindle amid the pandemic.First Manchester, which operates bus services across large swathes of the region, has suffered passenger losses of 90 per cent during lockdown, rising to around 80pc as lockdown has eased.The firm has now announced annual losses of more than £150m.A First Manchester spokesman said they could not comment further on what Mr Gregory had said in the group results statement.First

The Toronto, New York, Telluride and Venice film festivals, knocked sideways in their planning by the coronavirus pandemic, have unveiled a joint statement that commits the long-time rivals to cooperate and not compete for film titles and awards-season bragging rights in the fall. "This year, we’ve moved away from competing with our colleagues at autumn festivals and commit instead to collaboration.

Dave McNary Film ReporterReacting to the coronavirus pandemic shutting down production, Bron Media is launching an animation division for series television, short-form content and motion pictures.On Wednesday, Bron Digital announced the appointment of industry veteran Jason Chen to lead production and technology.

East Kilbride News: “Our priority is to protect staff and visitors in these very difficult times.

TMZ reported that the hugely popular reality show's 22nd season will feature an all-star cast, a change made because of the COVID-19 pandemic."Big Brother" was reportedly in the middle of casting for its next season when the outbreak hit. The casting process was quickly shut down and executives opted to go with an "all star" format since the participants have already been vetted and were familiar with how the show worked.While the show is still happening, it has been delayed.

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Sharon Osbourne is not impressed with Kanye West and Kim Kardashian.

Willie Nelson's annual Fourth of July Picnic is going ahead this year, but to reduce concerns about the coronavirus the event will be virtual. Fans can tune in to the nearly 50-year-old music bash Saturday via luck.stream and williepicnic.com.

Walt Disney World has suspended the Disney College Program indefinitely amid the continuing coronavirus pandemic. Disney said in a blog post on Thursday that the internship's participants won't be among those returning to work when it reopens its Florida theme parks later this month.

As COVID-19 rates rise and L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti puts a pause on some reopenings (like movie theaters), a number of L.A.

coronavirus pandemic. Disney said in a blog post on Thursday that the internship's participants won't be among those returning to work when it reopens its Florida theme parks later this month.

After 20 years and 40 seasons of hosting the CBS hit Survivor, Jeff Probst is being honored by the Critics' Choice Real TV Awards with its Impact Award. He didn't get his award in person; the 2020 event was canceled in favor of a June 29 press release.

Maane Khatchatourian News Editor, Variety.com“When it hasn’t been your day, your week, your month/ Or even your year, but/ I’ll be there for you.”It’s safe to say that, for many, those 25-year-old lyrics to the “Friends” theme song have never rung more true.“Friends” composer Michael Skloff came to the realization amid quarantine, as the coronavirus pandemic took its toll on the U.S., and created a new version of the classic theme song “I’ll Be There for You.” What started as a taped

Big media and entertainment stocks rebounded in the second quarter — along with the broader market as investors overall seemed to shrug off concerns about the novel coronavirus pandemic and the recession it has been expected to cause — but remain in negative territory for the year. Sector investors had already been concerned about cord-cutting, the continued rise of streaming giants like Netflix, and new services, such as TikTok, grabbing younger audiences' attention.

Sarah Hyland confirmed that she and Wells Adams have pressed pause on planning their wedding amid the COVID-19 pandemic.“No plans as of right now. We’ve put all planning on hold,” the Modern Family alum, 29, told Chris Harrison on The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons — Ever! on Monday, June 29, during a virtual appearance with the Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition winner, 36.

Canada's Cineplex reported a $178.4 million loss in the first quarter after the global COVID-19 crisis shuttered its theaters and out-of-home entertainment venues since March. During the latest quarter, the Canadian exhibitor posted a non-cash impairment charge of $173.1 million related to goodwill, right-of-use assets and property and leasehold charges.

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has filed for protection from creditors in Canada as its global circus shows remain shuttered during the coronavirus pandemic. Montreal-based Cirque du Soleil is seeking bankruptcy protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act to restructure its balance sheet, the company said on Monday.

Maren Morris found out that fellow country singer Chris Janson blocked her on Twitter as he came under fire for playing a packed concert amid the coronavirus pandemic.“Ummmmmm what did I DO?!” the “Bones” singer, 30, tweeted on Sunday, June 28, alongside a screenshot of her Twitter app with the message, “@janson_chris blocked you.”ummmmmm what did I DO?!