Dolly Parton, no one can hold a candle to you. The legendary performer on Wednesday announced she was making a $1 million donation to Vanderbilt University’s coronavirus research. “My longtime friend Dr. Naji Abumrad, who’s been involved in research at Vanderbilt for many years, informed me that they were making some exciting advancements towards research…… MORE
Bhagavan “Doc” Antle doesn’t think people should take “Tiger King” very seriously. The founder of The Institute for Greatly Endangered and Rare Species (T.I.G.E.R.) appears in the hit Netflix docuseries and has not been happy about his portrayal. He told The Media Exchange that it’s “not a documentary.” “This is a salacious, outrageous ride through…… MORE
Being cooped up at home has inspired all kinds of adaptive behaviors and shifts in media consumption. But for those missing the great outdoors — and wondering when travel plans will be possible again — nature documentaries can offer a welcome escape from the tide of bad news. Nature fare, moreover, has never been in…… MORE
The family of an 11-year-old who battled cancer are thanking three of his favorite artists for calling him during his final days with the disease. Michael Watson II posted to Instagram this week a video of his cousin Elijah receiving video calls from singer The Weeknd and rapper J. Cole. “Over the past 3 years,…… MORE
Comedian Larry David says that the people going out and socializing during the coronavirus crisis aren’t just putting people at risk, they’re blowing an amazing opportunity. The “Curb Your Enthusiasm” creator and star said he wanted to “address the idiots out there” in a video posted on Twitter by the California governor’s office. “You’re hurting…… MORE
Fitness trainer Joe Wicks says he plans to donate $100,000 raised from his YouTube exercise videos to the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) staff on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic. The so-called “Body Coach,” who has become the world’s PE teacher by helping children stay active during the coronavirus lockdown, said the reception had…… MORE
Andrew Jack, a British actor and dialect coach who had roles in a number of “Star Wars” movies, has died aged 76 after contracting Covid-19, his agent has said. Jack played Major (and then General) Ematt in “Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens” and “Star Wars: Episode VIII — The Last Jedi.” He…… MORE
Jack Black may be staying home amid the coronavirus lockdown, but that doesn’t mean he’s been sitting idle. With copious time on his hands, the 50-year-old star and Tenacious D frontman has been polishing his dance skills, and the hilarious results can be seen in a TikTok video that is lifting the spirits of viewers…… MORE
Detective Elliot Stabler is leading a new show in a “Law & Order: SUV” spinoff. “He’s back,” actor Christopher Meloni said of his character on his Facebook. NBC has ordered a 13-episode series from executive producer Dick Wolf, in which Meloni will revive his 12-season character, Deadline reported. The drama will revolve around an NYPD…… MORE
Cool cats and kittens everywhere are hungry for more “Tiger King.” Luckily, before the docuseries found a ravenous fanbase on Netflix, “SNL” star Kate McKinnon was already set to adapt the story for screen, having secured rights to the Wondery podcast “Joe Exotic.” McKinnon is set to star as animal advocate Carole Baskin and executive…… MORE
