COVID 19 Showbiz and Celebrity Breaking News

Just like various other TV shows, the production of The Ellen DeGeneres Show was also put on hold to promote social distancing amid the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. Ever since the shooting of the daytime talk show was shut down, Ellen has been posting hilarious content on Instagram to keep people entertained amid the health crisis.

Johnny Depp has finally joined Instagram. The 56-year-old Hollywood star, who is currently in the middle of an ugly legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard, kick-started his Instagram journey to premiere his and Jeff Beck's musical cover of John Lennon's song, Isolation. The timing could not be better since people are stuck in their homes self-isolating to avoid the deadly Coronavirus. The Pirates of the Caribbean actor opened up about the ongoing Pandemic in a lengthy video. 

As people sacrifice their social lives to stay away from the deadly Coronavirus, Prince Harry is pointing out the positive side of the ongoing lockdown. The 35-year-old is getting to spend a lot of family time with his wife Meghan Markle and their son Archie, and he is cherishing these moments.

Drew Barrymore has new found respect for teachers after homeschooling her kids amid the ongoing Coronavirus Lockdown. The 45-year-old is finding it difficult to homeschool her kids and recently opened up about balancing her everyday chores in addition to teaching her children.

Earlier this month, One direction fans went crazy after they came to know that The official Twitter handle of the Brit boy band started following its former member Zayn Malik. The Pillow Talk singer left his fans high and dry after he quit the band back in 2015. This little social media update led to speculations that the boy band is going to have a major reunion and the fans could not keep calm.

As the world comes to a standstill amid the ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic, people are struggling to make the ends meet. To help these people survive the crisis, various celebrities have been using their social and financial status to contribute and raise money for the COVID 19 relief fund.

The Big Show feels it is WWE’s responsibility to entertain its audience “during times of hardship.” Especially now, when they need an escape from the ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic. Ever since it was announced that WWE will continue to host events amid the COVID-19 lockdown, it was clarified that they are taking all the necessary precautions to keep their wrestlers and crew safe. During an interview with Fox News, The Big Show mentioned that WWE made the right decision.

Pink recently detailed her and her 3-year-old son Jameson’s scary battle with the deadly coronavirus. While the two have now recovered, her husband Carey Hart opened up about the disease and stated that his wife and son got extremely sick.

Globally, about 1.6 million people have been infected by the coronavirus, and about 100,000 have lost their lives. As the situation continues to get worse, many countries have declared lockdown to encourage social distancing in an attempt to control the spread of the deadly virus.

Even though Rihanna and her father Ronald Fenty have not always had an easy relationship, the pop star stuck by him when he needed her. Ronald recently tested positive for coronavirus and while reflecting on his experience, he revealed that his daughter supported him as he battled the deadly virus.

Nikki Bella, who is expecting her first child with fiancé Artem Chigvintsev, revealed she had to cancel her baby shower because of the Coronavirus pandemic. The retired professional wrestler stated that being “a first-time mom” she was very excited about experiencing new things during her pregnancy, like having a baby shower and taking parenting classes with her fiancé, but it all went south due to the ongoing health crisis.

American folk and country singer, John Prine, passed away at the age of 73 due to complications from Coronavirus. He was hospitalised after showing sudden COVID 19 symptoms on March 26 and was kept in the intensive care for 13 days before he succumbed to the virus on April 7. John’s family confirmed the tragic news to Variety. John was born and raised on the outskirts of Chicago. 1996, he was drafted into the US Army and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. 

On World Health Day, Rita Ora urged her fans to focus on both, their physical and mental health amid the ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic. Even though she is currently practicing social distancing, just like many across the world, Rita Ora decided to dress up and go out for a stroll to feel the springtime sunshine amid the lockdown. The 29-year-old How to Be Lonely songstress wore lacy polka dot shorts, with her glorious long legs and display, paired silver glittering cardigan.

The I'm into You singer Jennifer Lopez appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on its at-home version. The host of the show, Ellen DeGeneres made sure to ask the singer about her wedding plans.

Jennifer Aniston recently joined Jimmy Kimmel for the at-home edition of Jimmy Kimmel Live and opened up about her experience with social distancing. Unlike a lot of us, who are finding it hard to stay at home, the actress revealed that the quarantine hasn’t been a challenge for her because she is an agoraphobe and usually avoids crowded places and likes to stay at home. However, she did mention that since she has nothing else to do, she is discovering new hobbies and one of them is painting.

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla are back together after her 14-day self-isolation. After Prince of Wales tested positive for the deadly virus last month, the Duchess of Cornwall had to self-isolate to avoid contaminating others, even though she tested negative for the disease.

Hollywood actor Jay Benedict passed away due to Coronavirus at the age of 68. The actor featured in films like The Dark Knight Rises and 1986 film Aliens. The American actor was also known for his stint in the UK TV Emmerdale. The actor Jay Benedict's representative confirmed the news of his demise to USA Today.

Actress Lee Fierro, who was known for playing the role of Mrs. Kintner in the 1975 film Jaws and its 1987 sequel, passed away at the age of 91.

The Hollywood film, titled French Dispatch helmed by ace director Wes Anderson is the latest film to postpone its release amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The news reports suggest that the film starring Timothee Chalamet, Benicio del Toro, Lea Seydoux, Mathieu Amalric and Jeffrey Wright will now release in the month of October.

Pink has joined the list of celebrities who have announced their coronavirus diagnosis. But in her case, she did it after she recovered.

As people across the world continue to suffer amid the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic celebrities are joining the battle against COVID -9 in their own way. Oprah Winfrey is the latest billionaire to contribute to the cause.

While the fans were eagerly waiting to see the WWE superstar in action at the upcoming WrestleMania 36 event, Roman Reigns revealed that he has decided to opt-out of the Universal Championship match against Goldberg. Since the 34-year-old Wrestler is immunocompromised because of his battle with leukemia, he did not want to risk his health amid the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. However, experts think the Roman might stay away from the wrestling ring long after the upcoming event.

The Game of Thrones actress Emilia Clarke shared a video on her IGTV wherein she offers a virtual date in exchange for donations for the COVID 19 relief fund. In the video, Emilia Clarke is seen talking about how there is a need to create more beds for those suffering from the Coronavirus.

R Kelly has joined the list of celebrities who are asking to get out of prison citing health concerns over Coronavirus Pandemic. Kelly, who is currently being held without bail after being arrested on multiple sex crime charges, is asking a federal judge to free him from jail in Chicago. The motion of bond filed in the court last week states that the singer is within the category of people described as high-risk by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention amid the ongoing health crisis.

Jason Isaacs aka Lucius Malfoy shared a glimpse of his virtual reunion with Draco Malfoy aka Tom Felton. The actors play father-son in the much-loved Harry Potter films.

The coronavirus has taken a solid toll on the entertainment industry. Shootings of films and TV serials have been suspended, concerts and live shows have been cancelled and many interviews and tour schedules have also been put on hold.

Selena Gomez has released the music video of her song Dance Again, which featured in her latest album Rare. The video features the 27-year-old American singer showing off her carefree and sultry dance moves and it is all the entertainment you need while you practice social distancing amid Coronavirus crisis. Looking stunning in a slip dress, the singer can be seen dancing alone on stage and moving to the catchy beats of her disco-themed song.

Comedian Kathy Griffin recently checked into a hospital after experiencing “unbearably painful” symptoms and after experiencing how the medical facility was working amid the Coronavirus Crisis, she slammed US President Donal Trump for his lukewarm response on the situation. On Twitter Griffin revealed that despite her symptoms, she could not get tested from the deadly virus.

The beauty mogul and Keeping Up with the Kardashians star Kylie Jenner donated 1 million dollars for COVID 19 relief fund. The mother of one also reportedly thanked all the healthcare workers who are working day and night amid the Coronavirus outbreak.

After Clarence House announce that Prince Charles has tested positive for Coronavirus, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson has confirmed that Queen Elizabeth II is in good health. The source told Fox News that the Queen is doing well and she last saw her 71-year-old son briefly on March 12.

The Hollywood flick Contagion which released in the year 2011 is suddenly on everyone's watch list as people across the world are practicing. The latest news reports on the film Contagion suggest that the medical expert who was a consultant on the film, Ian Lipkin has testes positive for the CIVID-19.

The fans will have to wait a little longer for Lady Gaga's new album Chromatica because the singer has decided to delay the release amid the ongoing Coronavirus crisis. Gaga shared the news with her fans on March 24th in a lengthy social media post.

Idris Elba is not going to let people spread baseless conspiracy theories about his Coronavirus diagnosis. Earlier this month, Elba announced that he was tested positive for COVID 19 and is now slamming people for claiming that celebrities are being paid to say that they have contracted the disease. The Cats actor shut down the false rumours with an Instagram Live. “I think the debate about rich and poor and who's getting it and who's not, I think, is not a healthy debate,” he said. 

As people across the world self-isolate amid Coronavirus crisis, health care professionals are risking their lives to save the people who have been infected by the life-threatening disease. As they work round the clock to save lives, this section of our society is vulnerable and Ricky Martin has launched a campaign to keep these health workers safe amid the deadly pandemic. With this initiative, the Puerto Rican singer is trying to help these workers save lives across the globe.

As people across the world follow social distancing amid the Coronavirus outbreak, Gwyneth Paltrow has shared some tips that we could follow to stay productive while we self-quarantine. In her latest Instagram upload, the 47-year-old recommended her fans to use this time to learn or do something they always wanted to do.

Queen Elizabeth issued an official statement as she and Prince Philip were headed to Windsor. The Queen mentions in her statement that the Royal family is ready to play their part amid COVID 19 scare.