YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime lower video quality to support heavy internet traffic amid quarantine
YouTube has expanded an initiative to lower video quality on its site in order to support online servers amid COVID-19 pandemic.
YouTube has expanded an initiative to lower video quality on its site in order to support online servers amid COVID-19 pandemic.
Houston rapper Slim Thug tests positive for COVID-19
Houston rapper Slim Thug has tested positive for the coronavirus COVID-19, but he is feeling better. Now he wants others to heed all the warnings and stay home.
Houston rapper Slim Thug has tested positive for the coronavirus COVID-19, but he is feeling better. Now he wants others to heed all the warnings and stay home.
Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally dies at Sarasota Memorial from COVID-19 complications
Terrence McNally, one of America’s great playwrights whose prolific career included winning Tony Awards for the plays "Love! Valour! Compassion!" and "Master Class" and the musicals "Ragtime" and "Kiss of the Spider Woman," has died of complications from the coronavirus. He was 81.
Terrence McNally, one of America’s great playwrights whose prolific career included winning Tony Awards for the plays "Love! Valour! Compassion!" and "Master Class" and the musicals "Ragtime" and "Kiss of the Spider Woman," has died of complications from the coronavirus. He was 81.
Alliance Theatre costume designers sew medical masks
Costume designers from Atlanta's Alliance Theatre are staying busy behind their sewing machines, even while the theatre's doors are closed.
Costume designers from Atlanta's Alliance Theatre are staying busy behind their sewing machines, even while the theatre's doors are closed.
African jazz great Manu Dibango dies in France after contracting coronavirus
Manu Dibango, who fused African rhythms with funk to become one of the most influential musicians in world dance music, died Tuesday with the coronavirus, according to his music publisher. He was 86.
Manu Dibango, who fused African rhythms with funk to become one of the most influential musicians in world dance music, died Tuesday with the coronavirus, according to his music publisher. He was 86.
Rihanna donates $5M to coronavirus relief through Clara Lionel foundation
Rihanna has made a $5 million contribution to coronavirus relief efforts through her Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF).
Rihanna has made a $5 million contribution to coronavirus relief efforts through her Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF).
Dolly Parton: 'My heart's broken' at Kenny Roger's death
"God bless you, Kenny. Fly high straight to the arms of God. And to the rest of you, keep the faith."
"God bless you, Kenny. Fly high straight to the arms of God. And to the rest of you, keep the faith."
Actor, singer, 'The Gambler': Kenny Rogers dies at 81
According to a statement regarding Rogers death, his family is planning a small private service out of concern over the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to a statement regarding Rogers death, his family is planning a small private service out of concern over the COVID-19 pandemic.
Matthew McConaughey, Governor Abbott release PSA on social distancing
The PSA encourages Texans across the state to practice social distancing by staying home in order to reduce the spread of CVOID-19.
The PSA encourages Texans across the state to practice social distancing by staying home in order to reduce the spread of CVOID-19.
Concerns of inequality rise after celebrities get coronavirus tests
Celebrities, politicians and professional athletes faced a backlash this week as many revealed that they had been tested for the coronavirus, even when they didn’t have a fever or other tell-tale symptoms.
Celebrities, politicians and professional athletes faced a backlash this week as many revealed that they had been tested for the coronavirus, even when they didn’t have a fever or other tell-tale symptoms.
Free live streaming event being held in place of canceled Luck Reunion
Luck Reunion may have been canceled but the show will go on. Many of the artists that were scheduled to perform in Luck, Texas will now be performing at a free, live streaming event on March 19.
Luck Reunion may have been canceled but the show will go on. Many of the artists that were scheduled to perform in Luck, Texas will now be performing at a free, live streaming event on March 19.
Hallmark Channel to air Christmas movie marathon during coronavirus pandemic, report says
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas -- in March.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas -- in March.
Netflix Party offers movie and TV fans way to stay social online amid coronavirus pandemic COVID-19
The Google Chrome app enables Netflix users to chat about their favorites shows and movies in real time.
The Google Chrome app enables Netflix users to chat about their favorites shows and movies in real time.
Brad Paisley's free grocery store in Nashville is delivering to the elderly amid COVID-19 pandemic
Paisley, 47, has started a volunteer delivery service that plans to deliver a week's worth of groceries to elderly individuals in specific neighborhoods in Nashville.
Paisley, 47, has started a volunteer delivery service that plans to deliver a week's worth of groceries to elderly individuals in specific neighborhoods in Nashville.
Wu-Tang Clan urges people to ‘Protect Ya Neck against the coronavirus’
The Wu-Tang Clan has posted an eponymous acronym containing COVID-19 tips to their Twitter account.
The Wu-Tang Clan has posted an eponymous acronym containing COVID-19 tips to their Twitter account.
Mel Brooks, son create coronavirus PSA for seniors
Actor Mel Brooks, 93, and his son Max, 47, made a coronavirus public service announcement to urge young, healthy people to limit contact with others so as not to spread COVID-19.
Actor Mel Brooks, 93, and his son Max, 47, made a coronavirus public service announcement to urge young, healthy people to limit contact with others so as not to spread COVID-19.
AMC Theaters announces it will close all locations until further notice
AMC Theaters is the latest theater chain to announce it will close all cinemas because of the coronavirus pandemic. On Monday, Regal Cinemas, the nation’s second-largest chain, said its locations will close Tuesday.
AMC Theaters is the latest theater chain to announce it will close all cinemas because of the coronavirus pandemic. On Monday, Regal Cinemas, the nation’s second-largest chain, said its locations will close Tuesday.
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson reportedly released from hospital
Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, have reportedly been released from an Australian hospital five days after they were diagnosed with the new coronavirus.
Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, have reportedly been released from an Australian hospital five days after they were diagnosed with the new coronavirus.
Dropkick Murphys to stream free live concert on St. Patrick’s Day amid parade cancellations
Dropkick Murphys anounced it would stream a free live concert from Boston Tuesday, March 17.
Dropkick Murphys anounced it would stream a free live concert from Boston Tuesday, March 17.
Coronavirus concerns brings North American box office to 20-year low
Not since 2000 has weekend box office revenue been so low, according to data.
Not since 2000 has weekend box office revenue been so low, according to data.



















