Coronavirus: The Amazing Race filming halted due to deadly virus

6 months, 3 weeks ago

20 years ago at the Emmys: ‘The Amazing Race’ continues its amazing streak

LA Times

“Amazing Race” executive producer Jerry Bruckheimer was happy to hold some Emmy gold. I’m going to help you.” He pointed out the prompter, and moments later… “The Amazing Race” won the award, which by then was no surprise: The series had been nominated in the category every year since it began, and it won every single year until 2010. Still, …

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2 years, 4 months ago

The Amazing Race Australia: Channel 10 reveals premiere date

Daily Mail

The Amazing Race Australia is back for the adventure of a lifetime! And on Wednesday, Channel 10 announced the premiere date for the new season of the highly anticipated reality show. A photo of Beau, 37, holding mock flight passes was shared to promote the upcoming series on Channel 10's official Instagram account. A photo of Beau, 37, holding mock …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus cases force leader, teams to leave Tour de Suisse race

The Hindu

An outbreak of COVID-19 cases caused chaos at the Tour de Suisse on Friday with the race leader, at least two teams and several more riders pulling out of the Tour de France warm-up. Overall leader Aleksandr Vlasov tested positive one day after winning the fifth stage, the Russian rider's team said. Four positive tests, including 2012 Olympic road race …

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2 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus Today: Are we really ‘done with COVID’?

LA Times

I’m Karen Kaplan, and it’s Tuesday, Feb. 15. This is the question posed by my colleague Michael Hiltzik in a column inspired by statements like this one from pundit Bari Weiss: “I’m done with COVID, I’m done,” Weiss said on a recent episode of HBO’s talk show “Real Time With Bill Maher.” “I went so hard on COVID — I …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Restrictive coronavirus countermeasures seem to be working at Olympics

LA Times

A worker wearing protective gear collects swab samples from tables and chairs for COVID testing at the main media center of the 2022 Winter Olympics on Feb. 10 in Beijing. Organizers reported nine new coronavirus cases Thursday, the third consecutive day that positive tests have been in the single digits. “We like that, but it does not mean we are …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Drag Race UK: Veronica Green says leaving series 2 over positive Covid-19 test was ‘the toughest period of my life’

The Independent

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3 years, 4 months ago

70,000 people joined demonstration against coronavirus measures in event sector

NL Times

In multiple cities across the country, people took to the streets on Saturday to protest the coronavirus restrictions the government has placed on the events sector. In the capital city alone, ten thousand people joined the protest. “A maximum of 750 people, such as is permitted now, is manageable for contact tracing”, Ten Bosch said in the NOS Radio 1 …

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3 years, 5 months ago

The Olympics: Great sport, terrible television

The Independent

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55 years ago

The Pandemic Olympics, Vaccine Misinformation, and More Coronavirus News

Wired

The pandemic Olympics, vaccine misinformation, and reinstated Covid-19 passes. Headlines The Olympics could be a Covid-19 ‘super-evolutionary’ event A year later than planned, the 2020 Summer Olympics kicked off in Tokyo today. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga recently admitted that it’s been hard to drum up enthusiasm among Japanese citizens amid pandemic fears. Vaccine misinformation and hesitancy keep inoculation rates down …

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3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics organising committee chief Toshiro Muto does not rule out last minute cancellation of Games

India Today

The head of the organising committee for the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday did not rule out a last-minute cancellation of the global sporting showpiece, amid rising coronavirus cases that have presented organisers with mounting challenges. Asked at a news conference if the Games, which are due to open on Friday, might still be cancelled, Toshiro Muto said he would keep …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Khatron Ke Khiladi 11: Has Anushka Sen tested positive for coronavirus amid shoot in Cape Town?

India TV News

A lot is being discussed about Khatron Ke Khiladi 11, the stunt-based reality show which is hosted by Bollywood filmmaker Rohit Shetty. According to a Spotboye report, the contestants took precautionary tests on Monday and Anushka's test came positive on Tuesday. Not only this, but she has even portrayed the remarkable role of Manikarnika Rao/ Rani Lakshmi Bai in the …

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3 years, 7 months ago

Real Time with Bill Maher halts filming after fully vaccinated presenter tests positive for Covid-19

The Independent

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3 years, 8 months ago

Maharashtra Puts Films, TV Shoots on Hold Amid Surge in COVID Cases, Film Bodies to Approach CM

News 18

Maharashtra government on Tuesday announced that films, TV serials and The current order has put a stop to shootings that were underway with precautions like mandatory frequent testing and avoiding scenes with large crowds. BN Tiwari, President of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees said the state government’s decision has come as a “huge shock”. According to Tiwari, shooting …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus-safe festival trials rained off

Dutch News

Two trial festivals in tents in have been postponed due to bad expected weather this weekend. The ‘back to live’ events, which were to have tested coronavirus-proofing measures, were rained off on Friday. They had been planned on the Walibi Holland grounds in Biddinghuizen which have been specially developed in order to experiement on a safe return to mass events. …

3 years, 11 months ago

Fantastic Beasts 3 suspends filming due to positive coronavirus result

The Independent

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4 years ago

All Participants in Thailand Open Test Negative for Coronavirus, BWF Says More Tests Will Follow

News 18

All 824 participants, from 22 teams including 216 players and their entourage, along with all stakeholders who come into direct contact with them, have returned negative results for the coronavirus test, for the start of the Asian Leg with Yonex Thailand Open on Wednesday. The quarantine measures will be in place throughout the mandatory 14-day observation period including during the …

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4 years ago

‘You are all safe’: the night COVID-19 shut down the NBA — and, soon, all of sports

LA Times

Second in a series of Times Sports stories looking at some of the biggest sports moments and storylines of 2020. Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, left, is guarded by Toronto Raptors center Serge Ibaka during a game on March 9 — the last game the Jazz would play before the NBA season shutdown. One bystander held a sign: “Coronavirus cure …

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4 years ago

Coronavirus live updates: Centre halts flights to and from U.K. till December 31

The Hindu

As more nations impose restrictions on travel to the United Kingdom, the Union Health Ministry has called an urgent meeting of its Joint Monitoring Group on Monday to discuss the emergence of a mutated variant of the coronavirus in the UK, which has led to a surge in the infection rate there. New Delhi No need to panic on new …

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4 years ago

Ellen DeGeneres reveals she's tested positive for coronavirus, says will resume work 'after the holidays'

Firstpost

Production on The Ellen DeGeneres Show has been paused until January 2021, the producer said. Ellen DeGeneres says she has tested positive for COVID-19 but is “feeling fine right now.” Production on her daytime talk show has been paused until January, producer Telepictures said in a statement that followed DeGeneres’ Thursday announcement. In a social media post, DeGeneres said anyone …

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4 years, 2 months ago

Trump did well in counties with high coronavirus death tolls, according to polling data

The Independent

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4 years, 2 months ago

WHO warns Europe virus surge of ’great concern’

Live Mint

European countries have unveiled tough new measures to try to curb a surge in coronavirus infections which the World Health Organization warned Thursday is of "great concern". And in France, police searched the home of the health minister as part of a probe into the government's handling of the coronavirus crisis, as new daily cases topped 30,000 for the first …

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4 years, 2 months ago

How is Strictly 2020 going ahead during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Daily Mail

Strictly Come Dancing has introduced an array of strict measures to ensure the new series can go ahead during the COVID-19 crisis. Strictly 2020 has The show's annual trip to Blackpool has been cancelled, along with this year's Halloween and Christmas specials. Only three judges - Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas and Motsi Mabuse - will be in the studio …

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4 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus Hits Giro D'Italia Cycling Race as 2 Riders Test Positive and Mitchelton Pull Out

News 18

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ One of Europes leading ice hockey competitions has canceled its 2020-21 season because of the coronavirus pandemic. ___ Barcelona basketball player Nikola Mirotic says he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is out of the teams Euroleague game at Valencia Basket. ___ Slovakia coach Pavel …

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4 years, 2 months ago

From India’s 7 Million Tally to Trump’s Campaign Return: Latest Global Developments on Coronavirus

News 18

Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis: India tops more than 7 mn cases India has reported more than 7 million coronavirus cases, bringing it closer to the United States, the worst-hit country with more than 7.7 million cases, according to a tally compiled by AFP from official sources. After the United States, Brazil has reported 150,198 deaths …

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4 years, 3 months ago

Meet the people running ultra marathons during coronavirus

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. "It was the longest race I’ve completed so far and three friends came to support me during the race; either …

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4 years, 3 months ago

Coronavirus: What sporting events are affected by the pandemic?

Al Jazeera

As the virus spreads across the globe, sports bodies are cancelling or postponing events. The World Athletics Championships scheduled to take place in Oregon in August 2021 have been pushed back to July 2022 to avoid clashing with the rescheduled Olympic Games, the sport’s governing body said on April 8. The Dutch Grand Prix will have to wait one more …

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4 years, 4 months ago

Netflix boss says coronavirus was ‘lucky break’ for his company

The Independent

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4 years, 4 months ago

Scaled-down Venice Film Festival Hopes to Shake Off Coronavirus Gloom

News 18

Fewer Hollywood stars will grace the red carpet and there will be no fans clamouring for autographs. But for all the COVID-19 restrictions, director Alberto Barbera says the very fact that the Venice film festival is going ahead in front of live audiences this week sends a positive message. We need to start shooting new films again and I hope …

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4 years, 4 months ago

Venice Film Festival 2020 becomes first major event to operate after coronavirus outbreak with safety protocol

Firstpost

The public will be barred from the Venice Film Festival red carpet, Hollywood stars will be largely absent, and face masks are mandated throughout the course of festival. Venice is reclaiming its place as a top cultural destination with the opening of the Venice Film Festival — the first major in-person cinema showcase of the coronavirus era after Cannes cancelled …

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4 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus resurgence casts shadow on the Tour de France

The Hindu

Whether the Tour de France will celebrate a winner this year is anyone’s guess as the world’s greatest cycling race starts in Nice on Saturday amid fears of a ‘second wave’ of COVID-19. Stage 5 - Gap - Privas 183km - Nice - Nice 156km; - Nice - Nice 186km; - Nice - Sisteron 198km; - Sisteron - Orcieres-Merlette 160.5km; …

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4 years, 4 months ago

Sports in Europe adjust to new reality

China Daily

Residents resume exercising in Barcelona, Spain, on May 2 after the government eased lockdown measures. Cycling's governing body, Union Cycliste Internationale, or UCI, has released guidelines to serve as a template for teams, organizers, race officials, the media and fans of men's and women's road racing. Cycling website VeloNews reported that the general aim is to test everyone before a …

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4 years, 4 months ago

Sports in Europe adjust to new reality

China Daily

Residents resume exercising in Barcelona, Spain, on May 2 after the government eased lockdown measures. Cycling's governing body, Union Cycliste Internationale, or UCI, has released guidelines to serve as a template for teams, organizers, race officials, the media and fans of men's and women's road racing. Cycling website VeloNews reported that the general aim is to test everyone before a …

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4 years, 4 months ago

New Bear Grylls series stopped filming for eight hours while contestants were airlifted out with ‘life-threatening’ injuries

The Independent

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4 years, 5 months ago

Fernando Alonso cleared for Indy 500 after U.S. visa hurdle

The Hindu

Two times Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso is clear to compete in this month's Indianapolis 500 after resolving a U.S. visa hurdle, McLaren F1 team boss Zak Brown said on Saturday. READ | Alonso told reporters last month he was “having issues even to travel to the United States.” The Spaniard, who will return to Formula One with Renault …

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4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus UK update: Latest news as Boris Johnson postpones further lockdown lifting

The Independent

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4 years, 5 months ago

Sports fans no longer allowed at pilot events in England

The Hindu

Spectators will no longer be allowed to attend sporting events in England after concerns about a rise in coronavirus infections forced the government to delay the partial reopening of venues until at least August 15. Small groups of fans were due to attend horse racing, cricket and snooker in the coming days as part of pilot events with coronavirus prevention …

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4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus has stopped Australians from returning home. Here are their stories

ABC

"They should have come home earlier" is a common refrain about the thousands of Australian trapped overseas. He said the only flight to Perth was from Dubai, making it impossible for him to "just get on a plane and come home". "Laws, regulations and restrictions put in place by other countries, like the UAE, have been changing on a daily …

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4 years, 5 months ago

Indy 500 to reduce capacity to 25 percent, lift blackout

Associated Press

The Indianapolis 500 will limit fan attendance, implement strict testing, social distancing and mask requirements, and lift the local broadcast blackout for just the second time in nearly seven decades when the postponed race is run next month at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Penske Entertainment chief executive Mark Miles acknowledged “everything will be different about this year’s race.” Capacity will be …

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4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: The Kapil Sharma Show resumes shooting, comedian shares video of co-stars being sanistised

Firstpost

The Kapil Sharma Show has resumed filming their show after 125 days while complying with the Maharashtra government SOPs Kapil Sharma and his team at The Kapil Sharma Show have resumed filming their show after 125 days while complying with the Maharashtra government SOPs. On Saturday, Sharma shared several videos on his Instagram profile featuring his co-stars Sumona Chakravarti, Bharti …

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4 years, 6 months ago

More than 4,000 coronavirus tests in F1 prove negative

The Hindu

There have been no positive cases from more than 4,000 coronavirus tests carried out on Formula One personnel over the past seven days, F1 said on Saturday. READ: Vettel could walk away from Formula One for good “The FIA and Formula 1 can today confirm that between Friday 26th June and Thursday 2nd July, 4,032 drivers, teams and personnel were …

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4 years, 6 months ago

New York City Marathon canceled because of coronavirus

Associated Press

NEW YORK — The New York City Marathon was canceled Wednesday because of the coronavirus pandemic, with organizers and city officials deciding that holding the race on Nov. 1 would be too risky. “While the marathon is an iconic and beloved event in our city, I applaud New York Road Runners for putting the health and safety of both spectators …

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4 years, 6 months ago

ATP men’s tennis adjusting coronavirus protocols

The Hindu

The ATP men’s tennis tour says it is continuing to plan and adjust its precautions and protocols related to the coronavirus pandemic with an eye to its planned August 14 resumption of competition. The tour issued a statement on Monday following word that two top-35 players tested positive for COVID-19 after participating in unsanctioned exhibition matches organized by No. The …

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4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Formula E schedules six races in nine days to finish season

Firstpost

The all-electric Formula E series will hold six races in nine days at Berlin’s former Tempelhof airport in order to finish a season interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, organisers said on Wednesday. “We’re heading to Berlin Tempelhof, a venue that our teams, drivers and fans love, to stage a nine-day festival of racing with three back-to-back double-headers,” said Formula E …

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4 years, 6 months ago

Judge Denies Request To Force Coronavirus Safety Measures At Trump's Tulsa Rally

NPR

Judge Denies Request To Force Coronavirus Safety Measures At Trump's Tulsa Rally Enlarge this image toggle caption Sue Ogrocki/AP Sue Ogrocki/AP A group of Tulsa, Okla., residents, businesses and nonprofits tried to force event organizers to enforce social distancing protocols for this weekend's upcoming campaign rally for President Trump. "If ASM Global moves forward with the event without adequate review, …

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4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Oscars board of governors look to postpone event date and extend eligibility window

Firstpost

Owing to the coronavirus pandemic, the Oscars, initially expected to occur on 28 February, could be postponed by almost eight weeks The board of governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is scheduled to hold another online meeting on Monday to finalise the date of the Oscars in 2021, reports The Hollywood Reporter. The 54 governors presiding …

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4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Film, TV production in the US allowed to resume shoot from 12 June, says California officials

Firstpost

California officials have approved new guidelines to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus on film and TV sets. Film and TV cameras can start rolling in California as soon as 12 June, state officials said on Friday as they approved new guidelines to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus on sets. A task force of Hollywood studios and …

California Coronavirus Outbreak

4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Hollywood studios propose frequent testing among other safeguard measures to resume filming

Firstpost

An entertainment industry task force sent dozens of recommendations to the governors of California and New York, and is awaiting a green light to return to sets. LOS ANGELES | Hollywood studios and labor unions on Monday proposed extensive coronavirus testing and other safeguards to allow actors and crew members to resume movie and TV show production in the United …

4 years, 7 months ago

MotoGP races in Britain, Australia cancelled amid coronavirus pandemic

India TV News

The MotoGP races in Britain and Australia are the latest to be cancelled on the international motorcycle racing circuit because of the coronavirus pandemic. Organizers on Friday said COVID-19 pandemic “and resulting calendar changes have obliged the cancellation of both events.” The British Grand Prix had been scheduled for Aug. 28-30 at the Silverstone Circuit and the Australian Grand Prix …

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4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: MTV VMAs organisers in talks with New York officials to explore options for 30 August live show

Firstpost

MTV is currently working with numerous government and health agencies in hopes of mounting its annual Video Music Awards live from New York this August. According to an exclusive report to Variety, the show is eyeing a 30 August broadcast date from Brooklyn’s Barclays Center for its 36th edition of the VMAs, where MTV honours the best in the music …

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