Sundance Institute Launches $1 Million Fund in Response to Coronavirus Pandemic

Kate Middleton is launching a project that’s very close to her heart during the quarantine from the coronavirus pandemic.

While many major music festivals and awards shows have been delayed because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, CMT is moving one of its marquee events up from the fall to the summer — and shifting the focus from artists to everyday Americans who are making extraordinary contributions to their communities during this time of crisis. CMT on Monday announced it will put a twist on its annual Artists of the Year event.

Prince Harry has praised the British people’s reaction to the coronavirus pandemic saying he is “incredibly proud”. Speaking on the Declassified podcast the Duke of Sussex also went on to thank the thousand of volunteers as well as the National Health Service, saying: “I want to say a huge thank you, as we all do, to the NHS workers and everybody that's volunteering.

Ellen Pompeo is taking aim at TV doctors like Dr. Mehmet Oz, Dr. Phil McGraw and Dr. Drew Pinsky, who she claims have said “stupid selfish s—t” amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen are doing what they can to help out during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Sundance Institute has launched a COVID-19 relief fund for indie artists, with a $1 million pot. "This moment calls for a radical shift in strategy in the way we support independent artists in film, media and theater.

By Erik Pedersen

Prince William and Duchess Kate are worried about their older family members — such as Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip and Prince Charles — amid the coronavirus pandemic.

As indie bookstores in Los Angeles have shuttered retail operations following Mayor Eric Garcetti's order to close non-essential businesses, Hollywood Boulevard's Larry Edmunds Bookshop is reaching out to the public for help. Jeffrey Mantor, proprietor of the bookshop, on Wednesday announced that he has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help, revealing that customer orders online are "not enough to keep the store going.

The app aims to "help and unite and inspire everyone through this time" through cultural highlights and advice

Ava DuVernay's non-profit foundation ARRAY Alliance on Tuesday launched a $250,000 fund to provide grants for creators and organizations telling stories of underrepresented communities, especially those impacted by the global coronavirus pandemic. ARRAY Grants will be given to organizations such as independently owned film festivals and screening series that have come under challenges from the shutdowns caused by the spread of COVID-19.

By Danielle Turchiano

By Ellise Shafer

We may be apart but we’re in this together.

The coronavirus pandemic has brought about a sudden and significant change to our daily routines and general lifestyles. But the people of Manchester have been quick to demonstrate their unparallelled community spirit, doing whatever they can to help those who require assistance.

The coronavirus pandemic is upon us and the NHS is striving to cope. With new hospitals popping up across the country, hundreds of thousands of people signing up to be volunteers and many companies doing their bit to support healthcare staff, the one positive that can be drawn is that the crisis is showing the best of human nature.

By Ellise Shafer