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Pop superstar Rihanna donates $5 million to relief efforts

Pop superstar Rihanna donates $5 million to relief efforts

From finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to cancelling events, here’s a look at some of the ways the entertainment industry is reacting to the spread of the coronavirus, which most people recover from but can cause severe illness
Crossover country superstar Kenny Rogers dies at 81

Crossover country superstar Kenny Rogers dies at 81

NASHVILLE — Kenny Rogers, the smooth, Grammy-winning balladeer who spanned jazz, folk, country and pop with such hits as “Lucille,” “Lady” and “Islands in the Stream” and embraced his persona as “The Gambler” on records and on TV, died Friday night.
Enjoyable at a distance, holiday lights brighten dark times

Enjoyable at a distance, holiday lights brighten dark times

CONCORD, N.H. — At a time of great uncertainty, even the seasons seem scrambled.
No more book club? No problem! A look at ways to self-isolate together

No more book club? No problem! A look at ways to self-isolate together

TORONTO — Social-distancing has forced Canadians into varying degrees of isolation, but that doesn't have to mean the end of movie date night, cocktails with pals or baby song circles.
Telemedicine emerges as care option during COVID-19 outbreak

Telemedicine emerges as care option during COVID-19 outbreak

Got a worrisome rash? You can still see a doctor if you can't leave home during the coronavirus outbreak. U.S.
Telemedicine emerges as care option during COVID-19 outbreak

Telemedicine emerges as care option during COVID-19 outbreak

Got a worrisome rash? You can still see a doctor if you can't leave home during the coronavirus outbreak. U.S.
Relief fund for Canadian performing artists gets $100,000 boost

Relief fund for Canadian performing artists gets $100,000 boost

OTTAWA — A relief fund in support of Canadian performing artists is worth $200,000 after a donation on Saturday. The Slaight Music Foundation donated $100,000 to #CanadaPerforms. The fund was created by the National Arts Centre and Facebook Canada.
Relief fund for Canadian performing artists gets $100,000 boost

Relief fund for Canadian performing artists gets $100,000 boost

OTTAWA — A relief fund in support of Canadian performing artists is worth $200,000 after a donation on Saturday. The Slaight Music Foundation donated $100,000 to #CanadaPerforms. The fund was created by the National Arts Centre and Facebook Canada.
COVID-19 Explainer: Online dating can bring comfort during pandemic

COVID-19 Explainer: Online dating can bring comfort during pandemic

Rachella Valdez is a self-described "big extravert." She quickly becomes bored with no social interaction. Her job in sponsorship marketing has been brought to a standstill by the COVID-19 pandemic. And she lives alone.
How to protect yourself and others from infection as COVID-19 cases increase

How to protect yourself and others from infection as COVID-19 cases increase

With COVID-19 now impacting the lives of Canadians on so many levels, people across the country are seeking answers to numerous important questions they have about the novel coronavirus.
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