With the entertainment industry on pause because of the coronavirus, casts from some beloved TV shows and movies are getting together (virtually) to take a look back at past work. From “Parks and Recreation” and “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” to “Chuck” and “The Goonies,” many ensembles have been reuniting for special “COVID reunions.”
After being postponed by the coronavirus pandemic, the Kids’ Choice Awards held a virtual telecast to dole out the slime and the awards. “Victorious” star Victoria Justice hosted the show on Saturday, about six weeks after the original date. In addition to the awards and slime given out, the show made a $1 million donation to No Kid Hungry, a national campaign to help end childhood hunger and support people affected by COVID-19.
Veteran actress, Kate Henshaw and ace filmmaker, Omoni Oboli, have urged the Federal Government to accelerate the fight against piracy to enable the creative sector to contribute more to the country’s economy. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Henshaw, and Oboli both gave the charge during a panel discussion in a teleconference (Webinar), on Tuesday evening.
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