Hollywood couple Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Hilarie Burton Morgan are set to host a from-home talk show on AMC network.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the weekly half-hour video-chat-based series is titled Friday Night In with The Morgans.
The couple filmed for the show from their farm in upstate New York. It will launch on April 17.
We have been a part of the AMC family for a long time and are honored to create this comforting space with them.
From our home here at Mischief Farm, we look forward to shining a light on those who are doing good in the world, catching up with old friends and connecting with the awesome fan base we've gotten to know over the years, Morgan and Burton said in a statement.
Morgan's The Walking Dead co-stars Christian Serratos and Sarah Wayne Callies,  The League stars Mark Duplass and Katie Aselton and Supernatural actors Jensen Ackles and his wife Danneel Ackles, will appear on the show.
The conversations will revolve around how people are getting ...

Jeffrey Dean Morgan, wife Hilarie Burton to host from-home talk show

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Musicians from West Bengal have
taken the online route to provide mental succour to people  during the lockdown imposed to contain the spread of novel  coronavirus.
Renowned musician Ustad Rashid Ali Khan and his son  Armaan recently hosted an online 'bhajan' programme from their  south Kolkata residence while 'bauls' of Birbhum district sang  songs on the fight against coronavirus, all trying to uplift  the spirits of the people of the state where 116 coronavirus  have been reported so far.
Ustad Rashid Khan and his son presented a medley of  three bhajans 'Dheere dheere re mana', 'Yeh andhiyara mit  jayega' and 'Subah ho shaam ho tera naam japu'.
"We can overcome any crisis if we seek solace in  music," Khan told PTI on Friday.
Narayan Baul of Khairasol and Ananda Khyapa of  Santiniketan, both in Birbhum district, have created awareness  about coronavirus through their songs and urged people to  fight the disease together and defeat it.
Their songs have been widely shared on social .

Bengal musicians go online to uplift spirits of people during lockdown

Actor-comedian Amy Schumer and her husband, chef Chris Fischer, are set to host a quarantine cooking show for Discovery-owned Food Network.
The eight-episode series, with working title Amy Schumer Learns to Cook, will see the pair cooking dishes while isolated due to the coronavirus pandemic.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the thirty-minute self-shot episodes will see the couple do most of the cooking using farm fresh ingredients, while Schumer will mix cocktails.
Amy and Chris will give an unprecedented look at their lives as they are quarantined in their house. Shot entirely themselves, Amy's boundless humor and Chris' culinary skills show viewers how they navigate life while at home making the best of these turbulent times with some good laughs and good food, said Courtney White, president of Food Network, in a statement.
Schumer said she is excited about the project as it gives her an opportunity to share an entertaining and informative experience with viewers.
Chris and I ..

Amy Schumer to host quarantine cooking show

Actor Saqib Saleem says he prefers to have a positive outlook despite the fact that his upcoming movie "83" is among projects delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Ranveer Singh-fronted film, directed by Kabir Khan, was set to release on April 10 but it will now arrive at a later date as all theatres and productions have been ordered to stay shut.
But Saqib is absolutely sure that the audiences will like "83" when it finally hits the cinema houses.
"I think whatever is happening, is happening for good. Obviously, we were all looking forward to the release of the film but I'm focusing on the brighter side of the picture. Once we are past this deadly virus, I am excited to present '83 to everyone out there," the actor told PTI.
"83" chronicles India's win under Kapil Dev's captainship, when the team defeated West Indies in the final to clinch their first-ever World Cup trophy in 1983.
Saqib will feature asall-rounder Mohinder Amarnath, who was awarded the man of the match in the .

Excited to present ''83' post coronavirus, says Saqib Saleem

Celebrated stand-up artiste Jerry Seinfeld is returning to Netflix with his second special 23 Hours To Kill, set to premiere on May 5.
The hour-long special was filmed at the Beacon Theatre in New York and was part of the Seinfeld co-creator's residency at the venue, the last few shows of which were called off due to the coronavirus outbreak last month.
Seinfeld's last special for Netflix was Jerry Before Seinfeld, which premiered in 2017 after he signed a major deal with the digital platform.
The deal included two stand-up specials as well as episodes of last year's Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee.
Prio to the Netflix deal, Seinfeld's last special release was 1999's I'm Telling You For The Last Time on HBO.

Jerry Seinfeld's Netflix special 23 Hours to Kill' to premiere in May

The much-awaited "Friends" reunion special will not be ready before the launch of Warner Media's upcoming streaming service, HBO Max.
The special had been set to debut with the launch of the streaming service in May.
According to Variety, the special episode has not been able to shoot due to the coronavirus pandemic which has put a stop on all the filming activity in Hollywood.
The unscripted episode was set to be shot in March at the iconic Stage 24 of the Warner Bros Studio lot in Burbank, where the original NBC series was filmed.
The studio had later decided to shoot the special in May just before the streaming service's launch but that is also unlikely to happen.
Many shows -- scripted, late-night, daytime and syndicated, among others -- have been shut down as the world started to self-quarantine and employ social distancing.
All six original cast members -- Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer -- are set to come together ...

'Friends' reunion special will miss HBO Max launch date

Actor Ronit Roy believes at a time when the country is going through the coronavirus pandemic, maintaining positivity in life is of paramount importance.
The country is under a 21-day lockdown to check the spread of the COVID-19 and Ronit said there is uncertainty since no one knows when will things get back to normal.
"There is uncertainty we don't know when we are going to open up again to a regular life. We might come out of lockdown but life might still be restricted to a large extent.
"Everyone, every sector is affected. Let us talk about happy things and keep the morale of people up. Let's hope nature shows us some way out of this soon and we can all get back to work, Ronit told PTI.
The actor said he has been watching a lot of award-winning films as he likes to  see the performances of other artistes.
"On the web, I spent two hours on the internet, I have finished Money Heist' because it was trending. I like to watch other actor's work, there are a lot of films that I want to ..

Important to keep morale of people up: Ronit Roy

American rock band Pearl Jam has postponed the European leg of its tour, which was scheduled to start in June, until June of 2021, amid coronavirus outbreak.
The band shared the news on Twitter.
In light of the global COVID-19 pandemic, Pearl Jam's 2020 European tour dates have been postponed until June/July 2021. We are working with all of our partners to reschedule these dates and will release the new tour routing as soon as we are able, a statement posted on the iconic group's Twitter handle read.
Pearl Jam was also the first band to cancel a tour In March as COVID-19 became a global pandemic.
The group's next album is Gigaton', Pearl Jam's first since 2013's Lightning Bolt.

Pearl Jam postpones European tour due to coronavirus outbreak

Netflix is set to adapt Kiera Cass' novel The Selection with Saudi Arabian filmmaker Haifaa Al-Mansour attach to direct the feature.
The Selection, the first entry in Cass' popular five-book series, was published in 2012.
According to Variety, the book is set in the dystopian future where 35 girls are selected to go to a royal palace and compete for a prince's heart. America Singer, who is from a lower class, is also chosen as one of Prince Maxon's suitors, but she's torn between the life and love she left behind. Over time, she grows strong feelings for the Prince.
We are thrilled to be working with Netflix and bringing these beloved books to life for the extraordinarily loyal and passionate fan base.
The author Kiera Cass has created a spellbinding fantasy whose message of empowerment and authenticity is more relevant today than ever, producer Denise Di Novi said.
Netflix has previously collaborated with Al-Mansour on 2018's Nappily Ever After.
Di Novi and Divergent franchise's ...

The Selection' movie adaptation in the works at Netflix, Haifaa Al-Mansour to direct

Rupert Grint, the star of the "Harry Potter" franchise, and his girlfriend Georgia Groome are expecting their first child together.
A representative of the 31-year-old actor, best known for playing Ron Weasley in the hit films, shared the news on Friday, reported PageSix.
"Rupert Grint and Georgia Groome are excited to announce they are expecting a baby and would please ask for privacy at this time," the spokesperson said.
The statement came a day after Groome was photographed with her growing baby bump when she was buying essential supplies with Grint in North London.
Grint and Groome, 28, who is best known for starring in movies such as London to Brighton and Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging", have been dating since 2011.

'Harry Potter' star Rupert Grint announces girlfriend Georgia Groome's pregnancy

"Night House" director David Bruckner will be tackling the remake of classic horror "Hellraiser" for Spyglass Media.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the filmmaker will helm the project from a screenplay by Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski.
The original movie, which was written and directed by Clive Barker, was a hit when it released in 1987. It spawned nine sequels over the years.
Developed from Barker's own novella "The Hellbound Heart", the film was about the resurrection of Frank, who opens a door to another dimension and saw his body destroyed by the Cenobites, who are creatures from Hell that grant sadomasochistic pleasures to those who call upon them.
The most notable Cenobite is Pinhead. Years later, Frank's brother Larry moves into their late mother's abandoned house with new wife Julia. He has an accident, which triggers Frank's resurrection, and soon enables the Cenobites to come forth again.
The remake will be produced by David Goyer through his banner Phantom Four ...

David Bruckner to direct remake on 'Hellraiser'

Disney has now started developing a live-action remake of its 1973 animated classic "Robin Hood".
The new version is being developed with the animals in a CGI/live-action hybrid format, similar to Disney remakes of The Jungle Book and Dumbo.
The project is being made for the studio's streaming service Disney Plus.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Kari Granlund, who had earlier penned the live-action remake of "Lady and the Tramp" for the studio, will write the script for the new film.
Director Carlos Lopez Estrada of "Blindspotting" fame will helm the project with Justin Springer as the producer.
"Robin Hood"was a comedic and musical take on the classic English folklore story. Rather than people, the movie feature anthropomorphic animals inhabiting the roles of the characters made famous over the centuries.

Disney working on remake of 'Robin Hood'

Veteran actor Mia Farrow has revealed that her adopted daughter Quincy has been diagnosed with coronavirus.
In a brief post on Twitter, the 75-year-old actor said Quincy has been forced to seek medical attention at a hospital.
"A personal request. If you would be so kind, would you please send up a prayer for my daughter Quincy.Today she had no alternative but to go the hospital for help in her struggle against the coronavirus," Farrow tweeted.
Quincy Farrow-LePine, who was bornas Kaeli-Sha, is the actor's youngest child.
Farrow had adopted Quincy in 1994 when she was just one-year-old, post the actor's split from filmmaker Woody Allen.
Quincy ismarried and has a baby daughternamed Coretta.
The coronavirus, which originated in China, has so far claimed the lives of over 100,000 people worldwide and infected 1.7 million others.

Mia Farrow says her daughter Quincy has COVID-19

Nobuhiko Obayashi, one of Japan's most prolific filmmakers who devoted his works to depicting war's horrors and singing the eternal power of movies, has died. He was 82.
The official site for his latest film, Labyrinth of Cinema, said that Obayashi died late Friday.
Obayashi was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2016, and was told he had just a few months. But he continued working, appearing frail and often in a wheelchair.
"Labyrinth of Cinema" had been scheduled to be released in Japan on the day of his death. The date has been pushed back because of the coronavirus pandemic, which has closed theaters.
"Director Obayashi fought his sickness to the day of the scheduled release of his film. Rest in peace, director Obayashi, you who loved films so much you kept on making them," the announcement said.
The film was showcased at the Tokyo International Film Festival last year, which honored him as a cinematic magician and screened several of his other works.
Obayashi stayed stubbornly ...

Filmmaker Obayashi, who portrayed war's horrors, dead at 82

Actor Purab Kohli on Friday revealed that he and his family have fully recovered from novel coronavirus.
The Rock On! 2 actor shared the news on social media and thanked his fans and well-wishers for being a constant support.
Thank you all you lovely people for your warms wishes. We really left a strong bolt of love come our way. Rest assured we are very well and fully recovered now, he wrote on Instagram.
The actor, who is currently in London with his family, urged his fans to stay indoors and take care of their health.
Please remember It is important to stay indoors now. Yes it's hard! But firstly we need to put the brakes on this pandemic, and then we have to conserve energy and rest our bodies and build strength.
"God forbid if you do catch the virus, your body which is the real weapon against this virus, will need loads of energy to fight it, he added.
Purab also gave a shout out to all the frontline workers and health workers who are leading the fight against the pandemic.
The ..

Purab Kohli says he and his family have fully recovered' from coronavirus

A rare grainy photograph of iconic musicians John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison from their days in Quarrymen, the band they were a part of before forming The Beatles, has been released.
The photograph was shared by collectors site Tracks Ltd, a leading dealers in Beatles autographs and memorabilia, on Friday, April 10, which also marks the 50th anniversary of the day McCartney announced that he was leaving the Beatles.
According to BBC.com, the black-and-white photo of the three young men with their guitars was taken in a Liverpool home in 1959.
"History shines in every dimly-lit detail. Within a year of this moment the Quarrymen had become The Beatles, professional musicians playing long hours in Hamburg," said Beatles' historian and author Mark Lewisohn.
"Four years from here they'd have attained the inconceivable level of fame and popularity that joyously maintains to this day - out from this Liverpool room and across the universe, he added.
McCartney, Lennon and ...

Lennon, McCartney, Harrison's photo from Quarrymen days emerges on Beatles' 50th split anniversary

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and Jaipur Police have waded into the 'Masakali' debate and clearly their loyalties is with A R Rahman's peppy original from "Delhi 6".
A remix of the song, dubbed as 'Masakali 2.0' has upset the music lovers in the country as well as the original creators.
The new song was released on Wednesday by Bhushan Kumar's T-series. The new version comes from composer Tanishq Bagchi and singers Tulsi Kumar and Sachet Tandon.
The song, penned by lyricist Prasoon Joshi, featured actor Sonam Kapoor grooving to the music during a metro ride and at one point exiting from the Rajiv Chowk metro station.
Referring to the memorable moment from the Rakyesh Omprakash-directed film, DMRC's official Twitter handle said nothing can recreate the magic of the original song.
"Nothing beats the original track, plus we have a bias as we feature in it.  #Masakali2," DMRC tweeted with a video of the original song.
Sonam retweeted it with a heart sign, prompting another reply ...

DMRC, Jaipur Police take sly dig at Masakali 2.0

Pop star Lady Gaga says it is her desire to get married and become a mother someday.
The 34-year-old singer, who will be soon unveiling her new album 'Chromatica', is currently in a relationship with entrepreneur Michael Polansky.
In an interview with InStyle magazine, Gaga said getting married features in among the top of her priorities in life.
"Marriage. More music, more movies, more charity with the Born This Way Foundation (a nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth and supporting mental health and wellness).
"I want to do way more philanthropy. I want to help fund more research about fibromyalgia and neuropathic and chronic pain by putting a team of doctors together. I have a lot of dreams and hopes. What I will actually accomplish, I have no idea, but I know that I'll be doing it with the people I love," Gaga said.
The "Shallow" singer said she looks forward to starting a family soon.
"I will say I am very excited to have kids. I look forward to being a mom. Isn't it incredible .

Lady Gaga wants to get married, have kids

K-Pop band BTS has announced a new online concert series, Bang Bang Con, which will give fans a chance to watch the group's past concerts and fan meets from around the world.
The eight-part series will stream online over the weekend of April 18-19 on BTS' official YouTube channel, BANGTANTV.
According to Billboard, the series will be available to stream for free.
The Korean band recently postponed their worldwide Map of the Soul tour due to the coronavirus outbreak.

BTS to release online concert series Bang Bang Con'

Filmmaker Martin Scorsese is reportedly in talks with Apple and Netflix to produce or distribute his next feature "Killers of the Flower Moon".
After "The Irishman", the veteran filmmaker is once again facing issues due to the budgetary issues.
According to Wall Street Journal, the inflating cost of the film, which has now reached the USD 200 million figure, has made the studio Paramount Pictures tense about the project.
At the insistence of the studio, Scorsese's representatives have started talks with Netflix and Apple for either financing the film or distributing it.
According to the report, the filmmaker has also reached out to other potential players, Universal and MGM. Paramount is open to a deal that would still allow them to participate as as financier or distributor.
"Killers of the Flower Moon" will feature Scorsese's favourite leading men -- Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio.
The film, based on David Grann's historical book of the same name, is set in 1920s Oklahoma and .

Inflating budget of next film forces Scorsese to reach out to Netflix, Apple

Long-running sketch variety series Saturday Night Live is set to return with original content this weekend.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the content of the episode is produced remotely as "SNL practices social distancing."
The episode will include the popular "Weekend Update" segment as well as other original content from SNL cast members, but there will be no host.
The NBC show's official Twitter account also posted a photograph of all of the cast members participating in a video chat from their home quarantines.
The show, which is currently in its 45th season, aired its most recent new episode on March 7, which was hosted by Daniel Craig and featured the Weeknd as musical guest.
Soon after the episode, it was announced that SNL was suspending its season amid concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.
SNL is the latest show to return to the screens after various late night talk shows made a comeback with the hosts and guests recording their respective segments from their homes.

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