BTS is the latest act to pull the plug on a tour because of the Coronavirus.

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Celine Dion is the latest artist to see their musical plans brought to an abrupt halt due to the global health crisis.

The legendary songbird has been wowing audiences in North America on the inaugural leg of her ‘Courage World Tour.’

However, she’s having to hit the pause button.

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Idris Elba made headlines this week when a comment he shared about coronavirus was interpreted as suggesting that the world observe an annual lockdown week in remembrance of the covid-19 chapter in history.

As we reported, the actor was one of the first high-profile names to reveal that he had contracted coronavirus.

In the time since, he’s been vocal about the preventative measures folk should take to avoid catching and/or spreading the virus. He’s also been quick to quash conspiracy theories about the pandemic.

Now, he’s seizing the moment to clap back at what he deems gross inaccuracies about his stance.

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The ‘Real Housewives Of Potomac’ is the latest show to be impacted by the present pandemic.

For, after initially being set for May 3rd premiere, the fifth season of the Bravo hit has been delayed.

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Beyonce has long used her platform for social good and she is continuing along said  trajectory in the fight against coronavirus.

For, Queen Bey has teamed up with Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey to jointly assist the relief effort by way of financial donation.

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Last night brought with it BET special ‘Saving Our Selves: A BET COVID-19 Relief Effort.’ 

Reports have been mounting touting statistics that show how African Americans are disproportionately harmed by the coronavirus pandemic.

Together with the NAACP, United Way Worldwide, and others, BET set out to combat the alarming rates with the fundraiser, with a target of helping provide financial, educational, and community support directly to Black communities – especially those hit hardest by this crisis.

Jointly hosted by TV personality/actor Terrence J, Kelly Rowland, and actress Regina Hall, the special brought with it performances from the likes of H.E.R., Jhene Aiko, Common, Ludacris, Jermaine Dupri, and Kirk Franklin (alongside Fantasia, Tyrese, Kelly Price, Jonathan McReynolds, and more).

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Kanye West has partnered with Chick-Fil-A to deliver 300,000 meals to those in need of food during the Coronavirus pandemic.

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While stars the world over are banding together in aid of the coronavirus relief effort, Sam Smith has revealed they had actually suffered from Covid-19.

The singer, who is hot on the virtual promo trail for new single ‘I’m Ready (ft. Demi Lovato)’, shared the news with Zane Lowe during an interview on Apple’s Beats 1 radio.

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The Essence Festival 2020 is the latest high-profile event to be canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Amidst the fun and frolics, Cardi B continues to use her platform for important dialogue.

Tonight saw the rap royal hop on Instagram Live to chat with senator Bernie Sanders.

The femcee and the former presidential candidate spoke candidly about coronavirus and the state of America more broadly.

Their chat comes after Cardi’s public endorsement of Sanders and a previous televised discussion together about politics.

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Oprah Winfrey is to explore COVID-19’s horrific impact on African-American lives in a TV special she is currently creating.

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Blac Chyna would like to talk to you….if you have $900 lying around.

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