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SAG-AFTRA Rescinds ‘Do Not Work’ Order on Pandemic Thriller ‘Songbird’ – Variety
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SAG-AFTRA Rescinds ‘Do Not Work’ Order on Pandemic Thriller ‘Songbird’ – Variety

SAG-AFTRA has rescinded its “do not work” order for the pandemic thriller “Songbird,” produced by Michael Bay. The performers union made the announcement Friday on its web site, a day after telling its members to not work on the project: “SAG-AFTRA has rescinded its do not work order for the feature film ‘Songbird, produced by On a Lark Productions, LLC, and members are free to work on this production effective immediately.” SAG-AFTRA did not elaborate. “Songbird” was announced in mid-May as a low-budget production that would shoot in Los Angeles. SAG-AFTRA said on Thursday the company had failed to complete the signatory process and was not signed to any applicable SAG-AFTRA agreement. A spokesperson had asserted that the producers had not been transparent about their safety ...
“Most unnecessary situation”: Surging coronavirus cases frustrate health experts – CBS News
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“Most unnecessary situation”: Surging coronavirus cases frustrate health experts – CBS News

Health experts are increasingly frustrated as coronavirus cases continue to surge in areas where the disease was once scarce. There is concern that the number of new cases will only rise further as people flock to beaches and parks for the holiday weekend. Experts have blamed the spike on some states reopening too early, as well as people defying health guidelines. Dr. Aileen Marty, an infectious disease specialist, said the U.S. is "heading a million miles an hour in the wrong direction." Record numbers for new U.S. cases in a single day were set on Wednesday, Thursday and again Friday, when more than 57,000 new cases were reported — showing that the pandemic is so far winning in the country's battle against it. "It's absolutely the saddest thing, the most unnecessary situation that we'...
New coronavirus cases continue to rise in Delaware, up 192 since Thursday – The News Journal
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New coronavirus cases continue to rise in Delaware, up 192 since Thursday – The News Journal

Delaware announced 192 additional cases of coronavirus on Friday, continuing the trend of relatively large daily increases compared with two weeks ago heading into the July Fourth holiday. Of those, 159 positive cases were reported on Thursday while 33 were from test results reported in previous days, state officials said Friday. The state also reported two additional deaths due to the virus on Friday, bringing the total deceased in Delaware from coronavirus complications to 512. Delaware is seeing a surge in new cases compared with the rate of new cases two weeks ago. The state was reporting an average of 56 new cases daily as of  18. That average has gone up to 127 as of Thursday, according to state data.  The state reported 221 new cases on Thursday, the highest daily increase since ...
Kacey Musgraves and husband Ruston Kelly announce divorce after nearly 3 years of marriage – Fox News
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Kacey Musgraves and husband Ruston Kelly announce divorce after nearly 3 years of marriage – Fox News

Kacey Musgraves and her husband of nearly three years, Ruston Kelly, are calling it quits on their marriage. Representatives for both singers confirmed the divorce news Friday. In a joint statement, Musgraves and Kelly said “we’ve made this painful decision together." “With heavy but hopeful hearts we wanted to put our own thoughts into the air about what’s happening. These kinds of announcements are always met with scrutiny and speculation and we want to stop that before it even starts. We believe that we were put into each other’s lives for a divine reason and have both changed each other infinitely for the better. The love we have for each other goes far beyond the relationship we’ve shared as husband and wife. It’s a soul connection that can never be erased," the emailed statement...
Carole Baskin Makes Strange Video for Cash – TMZ
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Carole Baskin Makes Strange Video for Cash – TMZ

Play video content Exclusive Cameo Carole Baskin is making lots of dough with personalized messages ... but making sense of what she said -- well, that's a whole other thing. She recorded this message for a guy who goes by Robin Hood 702 ... a guy who apparently has worked with authorities on various cases. 702, btw, is the area code for Vegas. Listen to what she says ... Carole is making reference to the MGM lion. Well, there have been rumblings a tiger or 2 may make its way to Vegas for one of the shows, but h...
Lin-Manuel Mirandas Wife Has The Best Reaction When He Kisses Actresses In Hamilton – CinemaBlend
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Lin-Manuel Mirandas Wife Has The Best Reaction When He Kisses Actresses In Hamilton – CinemaBlend

Of course, she’s (probably) joking -- and even if she did really boo them, it seems like the cast would be in on the joke. Through the rest of her tweets, Vanessa Nadal made it very clear that she’s tight with the cast of the original Broadway Hamilton cast and loves the musical just as much as the rest of us. She complimented their performances and called out some of her favorite lines and moments from the show. She also shared some cool insights into the creative process, like what was going on in her and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s lives when he wrote certain songs.
Singer Alsina defends his decision to talk about secret affair with Will Smiths wife – Geo News
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Singer Alsina defends his decision to talk about secret affair with Will Smiths wife – Geo News

Singer August Alsina made headline last week when he spoke publically about his alleged secret affair with Will Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith. He went on to claim that he even had Will Smith's blessing to have an affair with his wife. Alsina's remarks were rejected by Jada Pinkett's representative as "absolutely not true", with Jada hinting at a tell-all episode of her Red Table Talk digital series. He, however, stood by his story as he took to Instagram on Friday, saying he needed to share the truth to free himself from oppression and the invisible walls of silence societal construct. He also dismissed the allegations that he betrayed Jada's trust if they actually had a secret affair. The singer said he gave the Smith family advance notice of his candid interview with New York ...
Coronavirus in Knoxville: Knox County cases up by 93 to 1,186 — an 8.51% jump – WATE 6 On Your Side
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Coronavirus in Knoxville: Knox County cases up by 93 to 1,186 — an 8.51% jump – WATE 6 On Your Side

Ex-CDC director warns of outbreaks in five states .cls-1{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Video Disney announces reopening dates for hotels, resorts .cls-1{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Video Myrtle Beach packed despite virus threat .cls-1{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Video Fauci to testify at a fraught time for US pandemic response .cls-1{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Video Tracking Coronavirus: 135 active cases in Knox Co.; KCHD says increase is "concerning" ...
Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 150 New Coronavirus Cases As County Total Climbs To 3,263 – CBS Pittsburgh
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Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 150 New Coronavirus Cases As County Total Climbs To 3,263 – CBS Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 150 new Coronavirus cases Saturday and no additional deaths. The county-wide total now stands at 3,430 since March 14. There are 3,263 confirmed cases and 167 probable cases. “Wearing masks, washing your hands and maintaining physical distance from others is absolutely essential to keep our community safe – now more than ever,” the county health department said. “Please limit travel and errands to only those that are necessary and take the appropriate steps to protect those around you. Your vigilance can allow us to keep our businesses open and continue to support the economy.” Officials report that 408 patients have been or are presently hospitalized among all cases, with two more patients hospitalized since F...