Swiss street artist pays tribute to unsung coronavirus heroes

Swiss street artist David Perez praised uncelebrated heroes of the coronavirus crisis by painting their graffiti to the walls in the city of Gland.

Turkey's Anadolu Agency marks 100th anniversary

The Ankara-based global news agency was established on April 6, 1920, by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founding father of the Turkish Republic. Top agency officials say they're determined to be the voice of oppressed and victimised people of the world.

Singer Pink says she had coronavirus, pledges $1M to relief efforts

US singer Pink announces a million dollar donation to the coronavirus crisis fund after recovering from Covid-19.

Quibi launching Hollywood 'on the go' streaming amid lockdown

The multi-billion-dollar streaming platform has attracted big Hollywood names such as Steven Spielberg, Guillermo Del Toro and Jennifer Lopez.

Disney delays Marvel blockbusters but hopes for summer 'Mulan' launch

The revised schedule confirmed eagerly awaited Marvel movies "Black Widow" and "The Eternals," as well as the latest "Thor" and "Doctor Strange" sequels, have all been pushed back as the virus shutters theaters around the world.

'Lean On Me,' 'Lovely Day' singer Bill Withers dies at 81

"We are devastated by the loss of our beloved, devoted husband and father. A solitary man with a heart driven to connect to the world at large, with his poetry and music, he spoke honestly to people and connected them to each other,” his family said.

Oprah Winfrey donates $10 million for coronavirus relief

Winfrey made the announcement the same day as US data showed that a record 6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment last week.

Tone-deaf or tuned-in? Coronavirus epidemic proves a minefield for celebs

Movie and record producer David Geffen said he is self-isolating in the Caribbean on his multi-million-dollar yacht, and Madonna posted a now-deleted video of herself in a bathtub filled with rose petals calling the virus "the great equaliser."

Jazz great Ellis Marsalis Jr dead at 85, fought virus - son

In a statement, Mayor LaToya Cantrell said, “Ellis Marsalis was a legend. He was the prototype of what we mean when we talk about New Orleans jazz. He was a teacher, a father, and an icon."

Harry Potter to rescue bored kids in lockdown with online hub

British author J. K. Rowling is hoping her much-loved Harry Potter series will work its magic on bored children stuck at home during the coronavirus lockdown.

Master ballet teacher to the stars dies from Covid-19

Wilhelm Burmann died five days before his 81st birthday, in Mount Sinai West hospital in New York City, where he tested positive for the virus.

Lindsay Lohan is 'back' with promise of new single amid pandemic

American actress Lindsay Lohan, whose career has been in a downfall for decades due to series of legal disputes and substance abuse, announced she is making a comeback with a new single during the global pandemic.