YouTube reduced the quality of videos around the world beginning yesterday Tuesday, an effort by the world’s most popular video site to ease internet traffic during the coronavirus outbreak. Over the coming days, viewers will at first see YouTube videos in standard definition, the company said. Users will still be able to watch in high … Continued
The Hollywood Reporter The Houston-born performer won three Grammys and was the star of telefilms based on “The Gambler.” Kenny Rogers, the superstar country singer and occasional actor who had hits with “Lucille,” “Lady” and “Islands in the Stream” and knew when to hold ’em and when to fold ’em as The Gambler, died Friday … Continued
Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant tested positive for the coronavirus but said he’s “feeling fine,” according to Shams Charania of Stadium and The Athletic. “Everyone be careful, take care of yourself and quarantine,” Durant said. “We’re going to get through this.” The World Health Organization has confirmed more than 184,000 cases of COVID-19 worldwide, leading … Continued
Tom Brady will be taking a historic step in his football career. The six-time Super Bowl champion and three-time NFL MVP announced Tuesday he will not return to the New England Patriots after a 20-year run with the franchise. Brady did not reveal anything about which team he would sign with or anything else about … Continued
Actor Idris Elba announced on Monday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus. Elba made the announcement via a video with his wife, Sabrina, on Twitter. “This morning I tested positive for Covid 19,” he said in the tweet. “I feel ok, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I … Continued
According to ESPN, the NCAA made the unprecedented decision Wednesday to hold the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments without fans due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis. “The NCAA continues to assess the impact of COVID-19 in consultation with public health officials and our COVID-19 advisory panel,” NCAA president Mark Emmert said in a statement. “Based … Continued
PEOPLE Celebrated director Spike Lee was announced as Jury President of upcoming Cannes Film Festival. The choice makes Lee the first African-American selected to head the panel in the festival’s history. In a statement posted on the festival website early Tuesday morning, the Oscar-winning director said he was “honored” to be chosen for the important … Continued
A call is being issued for qualified registrants to sign up for the 4th Annual Gen-Y Factor Singing Competition as auditions begin next month. Director of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mrs. Brenda Lettsome-Tye said that the theme this year is “Battle of the School(s): Glee Edition” and is open to students only between the ages … Continued
Another to a long list of wins, people across the world are now celebrating the recent launch of “The Black News Channel”, the first 24-hour news channel created “by black people, for black people” in the United States of America. The new network founded by former Republican. J.C. Watts now reaches 33 million households in … Continued
