YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime lower video quality to support heavy internet traffic amid quarantine
YouTube has expanded an initiative to lower video quality on its site in order to support online servers amid COVID-19 pandemic.
YouTube has expanded an initiative to lower video quality on its site in order to support online servers amid COVID-19 pandemic.
Air pollution drops across the globe amid COVID-19 pandemic, data suggests
Less traffic and commerce due to the pandemic could be helping to reduce pollution levels.
Less traffic and commerce due to the pandemic could be helping to reduce pollution levels.
Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally dies at Sarasota Memorial from COVID-19 complications
Terrence McNally, one of America’s great playwrights whose prolific career included winning Tony Awards for the plays "Love! Valour! Compassion!" and "Master Class" and the musicals "Ragtime" and "Kiss of the Spider Woman," has died of complications from the coronavirus. He was 81.
Terrence McNally, one of America’s great playwrights whose prolific career included winning Tony Awards for the plays "Love! Valour! Compassion!" and "Master Class" and the musicals "Ragtime" and "Kiss of the Spider Woman," has died of complications from the coronavirus. He was 81.
Pop superstar Rihanna donates $5 million to coronavirus relief efforts
Rihanna‘s Clara Lionel Foundation is giving $5 million to the response efforts against the coronavirus.
Rihanna‘s Clara Lionel Foundation is giving $5 million to the response efforts against the coronavirus.
Dolly Parton: 'My heart's broken' at Kenny Roger's death
"God bless you, Kenny. Fly high straight to the arms of God. And to the rest of you, keep the faith."
"God bless you, Kenny. Fly high straight to the arms of God. And to the rest of you, keep the faith."
Garth Brooks plans Facebook concert next week – and he’s taking requests
The 30-minute set is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET Monday and Brooks says he’ll be accepting song requests.
The 30-minute set is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET Monday and Brooks says he’ll be accepting song requests.
This year's Scripps National Spelling Bee has been canceled
The Scripps National Spelling Bee won’t be held as scheduled this year because of the coronavirus.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee won’t be held as scheduled this year because of the coronavirus.
Netflix slowing down in Europe to save Internet from crashing as coronavirus ramps up at-home streaming
Netflix has decided to "begin reducing bit rates across all our streams in Europe for 30 days."
Netflix has decided to "begin reducing bit rates across all our streams in Europe for 30 days."
Hallmark Channel to air Christmas movie marathon during coronavirus pandemic, report says
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas -- in March.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas -- in March.
Netflix Party offers movie and TV fans way to stay social online amid coronavirus pandemic COVID-19
The Google Chrome app enables Netflix users to chat about their favorites shows and movies in real time.
The Google Chrome app enables Netflix users to chat about their favorites shows and movies in real time.
AMC Theaters announces it will close all locations until further notice
AMC Theaters is the latest theater chain to announce it will close all cinemas because of the coronavirus pandemic. On Monday, Regal Cinemas, the nation’s second-largest chain, said its locations will close Tuesday.
AMC Theaters is the latest theater chain to announce it will close all cinemas because of the coronavirus pandemic. On Monday, Regal Cinemas, the nation’s second-largest chain, said its locations will close Tuesday.
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson reportedly released from hospital
Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, have reportedly been released from an Australian hospital five days after they were diagnosed with the new coronavirus.
Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, have reportedly been released from an Australian hospital five days after they were diagnosed with the new coronavirus.
Dropkick Murphys to stream free live concert on St. Patrick’s Day amid parade cancellations
Dropkick Murphys anounced it would stream a free live concert from Boston Tuesday, March 17.
Dropkick Murphys anounced it would stream a free live concert from Boston Tuesday, March 17.
Coronavirus concerns brings North American box office to 20-year low
Not since 2000 has weekend box office revenue been so low, according to data.
Not since 2000 has weekend box office revenue been so low, according to data.
Queen leaves Buckingham Palace with plans for coronavirus quarantine
The Queen has left Buckingham Palace over coronavirus fears.
The Queen has left Buckingham Palace over coronavirus fears.
Disney sends 'Frozen 2' to streaming three months early for housebound families
The Walt Disney Co. will release “Frozen 2” on Disney Plus several months early to give families cooped up by the coronavirus a welcome distraction — and give its streaming service a boost.
The Walt Disney Co. will release “Frozen 2” on Disney Plus several months early to give families cooped up by the coronavirus a welcome distraction — and give its streaming service a boost.
Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson taking diagnoses 'one day at a time'
Tom Hanks said he and wife Rita Wilson were taking their new coronavirus infection “one day at a time" while Australian television hosts who had interviewed Wilson were awaiting test results Friday.
Tom Hanks said he and wife Rita Wilson were taking their new coronavirus infection “one day at a time" while Australian television hosts who had interviewed Wilson were awaiting test results Friday.
AMC, Regal Theaters reducing seating capacity by at least 50% due to coronavirus outbreak
AMC Theatres and Regal Entertainment Group -- the nation's two largest movie theater chains -- announced Friday that they are reducing their maximum capacity by at least 50% due to the coronavirus outbreak.
AMC Theatres and Regal Entertainment Group -- the nation's two largest movie theater chains -- announced Friday that they are reducing their maximum capacity by at least 50% due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Broadway shows go dark amid COVID-19 outbreak
Broadway will go dark amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Broadway will go dark amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Global concert industry in flux as coronavirus spreads
Musicians have been forced to cancel tour dates hitting the global concert industry hard.
Musicians have been forced to cancel tour dates hitting the global concert industry hard.



















