Entertainment

John P. Johnson/courtesy of HBO(LOS ANGELES) -- We've reported that The Simpsons takes the cake among long-running shows that seemingly prophetically predicted some major real-life events, but the real-life world of COVID-19 came into play regarding the season 10 finale of Curb Your Enthusiasm. The episode centers on Larry David's alter-ego Larry David opening a pop-up coffee shop called Latte Larry's to spite another coffee shop owner. However, germophobe Larry's personal touches -- namely tons of hand […]

ABC/Mitch Haaseth(NEW YORK) -- Kelly Ripa shared a list of dos and don'ts that she's been adhering to during the worldwide novel coronavirus pandemic, including "it's OK to feel scared," and "it is not ok to hoard toilet paper." In an Instagram post Monday, Ripa wrote that she decided to post the list because "it struck a chord," though she acknowledged others might not agree. She also shared her list in a conversation […]

Steve Iervolino/ABC News(ATLANTA) -- While trying to raise spirits amid the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, Tyler Perry launched the "'Whole World In His Hands'" Challenge," a musical collaboration with some of his talented friends and, he hopes, the rest of the world. In declaring on Instagram Sunday that he's trying to do "something to make us all feel a little bit better," the entertainment mogul showed off another talent, when he kicked off the spiritual […]

The Bachelor/ABC(NEW YORK) -- Fresh off two breakups this month alone, Bachelor star Peter Weber opened up about his love life during a candid Q&A session on his Instagram Stories. With his high profile breakups with Hannah Ann Sluss and Madison Prewett fresh in mind, fans were quick to broach the subject on Sunday to leave their burning questions. However, it was one broken-hearted fan that drew Peter's attention and sympathy. When asked "Advice […]

ABC/Rick Rowell(LOS ANGELES) -- Actress, singer and producer Rita Wilson, still in quarantine in Australia with husband Tom Hanks following their positive diagnosis for COVID-19, is getting positively naughty.  Specifically, in an Instagram post she called "Quarantine Stir Crazy," Wilson's shown reading the sci-fi book Ender's Game, and then unexpectedly starts flawlessly rapping along with Naughty By Nature's 1992 classic, "Hip Hop Hooray." Following a deadpan rendition of the song, Wilson returns to reading her book.  At […]

Centr(NEW YORK) -- The COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak has led to business closures the world over, and that includes your usual stress-buster, the gym.  However, to help keep fans "healthy and strong" in this weird time of lock-outs, Chris Hemsworth is offering his fitness app Centr for free, for six weeks. "Times like this where there's a lot of uncertainty running through your head, a lot of a lot of questions, I find it's even […]

ABC/Lou Rocco(NEW YORK) -- Meghan McCain announced Sunday that she is pregnant with her first child. The View co-host, 35, and her husband Ben Domenech wed in November 2017. "My husband Ben and I have been blessed to find out I'm pregnant," McCain wrote in her announcement on Instagram. "Although this isn't how I expected to announce my pregnancy, both we and our families are excited to share the news with you all." The news comes amid the novel coronavirus outbreak. […]

ABC/Eric McCandless(LOS ANGELES) -- Bachelorette star Hannah Brown is learning the price that comes with fame, which is increased scrutiny over everything she does.  Case in point: her latest Instagram caption stirred a major controversy. On Friday, the Dancing with the Stars champ posted a seemingly innocent bikini shot where she is flashing a gorgeous smile.  The photos, however, weren't the spark that ignited the Internet's collective ire.  It was her caption, which would have been considered somewhat normal […]

ABC/Lou Rocco(NEW YORK) -- With no audiences and then stay-at-home orders in New York City, late night shows are adapting to keep us laiughing amid the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. Three episodes into his The Daily Social Distancing Show, Trevor Noah's digital substitute for Comedy Central's The Daily Show will air weeknights on the cable channel in the show's usual 11 p.m. ET spot. In response to the production shutdown of all late-night shows at […]