Actor, Tom Hanks is being considered to play Geppetto in Disney’s live-action 'Pinocchio' . The two-time Oscar winner is in early talks to take on the role. According to Hollywood Reporter, the actor may play the role of puppet master in the adaptation which is being directed by Paul King of 'Paddington'. Based on the 1940 animated film, Pinocchio tells the story of a wooden puppet who wishes to become a real boy after being created by Geppetto.

After spending more than two weeks in quarantine in Australia, Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson returned to Los Angeles on Friday. The couple announced on March 11 that they both had tested positive for Coronavirus. Tom and Rita were among the first big celebrities to announce they had tested positive for the disease.

Actor and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has donated $1 million to provide critical supplies to medical professionals dealing with coronavirus patients. The 72-year-old star took to Instagram to announce the setting-up of the Frontline Responders Fund, which will provide critical supplies to heathcare workers. Actor Angelina Jolie is also doing her bit to feed underprivileged children. She donated $1 million to 'No Kid Hungry' organization to help feed children in America who rely on food support.

Popstar Taylor Swift is helping fill the 'blank space' where incomes have gone for several of her Covid-19 affected fans. With random acts of kindness, Swift has been sending $3,000 to those facing financial struggles, along with personal messages of hope. In case you were wondering, that's a sum of 2.2 lakh rupees. 'Thank You, Next' singer Ariana Grande is also lending a helping hand. The Grammy award winner has been sending $500 and $1,000 via digital wallet Venmo to fans struggling from the economic slowdown.

After donating millions to help fight the novel coronavirus outbreak, singer Rihanna has now donated safety gear to New York hospitals. Governor Andrew Cuomo took to Twitter on Friday to thank Rihanna and her foundation on behalf of the state for providing the much-needed supplies for medical professionals. The singer's Clara Lionel Foundation recently made headlines for its charitable efforts, donating $5 million for coronavirus relief.

Chris Evans is back, this time in a murder mystery titled 'Defending Jacob'. The makers have dropped a trailer of the eight part series which is based on William Landay's&nbsp;book of the same name. 'Defending Jacob' tells the story of a family from a small town in Massachusetts,&nbsp; and how their lives turn upside down when Evans 14-year-old son, Jacob, is accused of murdering his classmate. Also starring&nbsp;Michelle Dockery, Cherry Jones, and J.K. Simmons among others in pivotal roles, 'Defending Jacobs' will start streaming from April 24 on Apple TV+.&nbsp;

Houston rapper Slim Thug has been tested positive for the&nbsp;Coronavirus. The rapper took to Intsagram on Wednesday and said&nbsp;that desite being&nbsp;cautious, wearing a mask and gloves whenever he went out, his measures did not prevent him from contracting the virus.&nbsp;Thug, who's posted frequently about thecoronavirus and encouraged his followers and fans to take it seriously, says him testing positive is ironic. He added that he had a mild fever and a cough but is feeling better.

Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's&nbsp;former bodyguard, Matt Fiddes, has claimed that the singer always knew of a&nbsp;Covid-19 like pandemic and that is why he always wore a facemask&nbsp;despite being made fun of.&nbsp;Fiddes, who worked for the singer for a decade revealed that MJ&nbsp;knew that a natural disaster was always there and he would always predict that a germ could spread and we could be wiped out at any time.&nbsp;Matt further added that if Michael would be alive today, he would tell the people 'I told you so'.

Renowned Afro-jazz star, saxophonist&nbsp;Manu Dibango has died after contracting the Covid-19, his representatives have confirmed.&nbsp;The 86-year-old Cameroonian&nbsp;died early on Tuesday morning in a hospital in Paris. Best known for the 1972 hit, 'Soul Makossa',&nbsp;Dibango is one of the first celebs&nbsp;to die due to a&nbsp;Covid-19 infection.&nbsp;

Take a look at Hollywood's latest challenge, 'The push up challenge' taken up after Justin Beiber&nbsp;by&nbsp;Spider-Man: Far From Home actor Tom Holland. Tom then nominated&nbsp;RDJ, Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds, Russo Brothers &amp; The Rock to take up the challenge

In a bid to help people amid the Covid-19 outbreak, Oprah Winfrey has launched a new series on Apple TV + titled 'Oprah Talks Covid-19'. The show offers timely conversations about the virus, efforts to alleviate its effects, and how victims are coping with it. In the first episode, Winfrey spoke with actor Idris Elba and wife Sabrina about how they are coping after both of them tested positive for the virus. 'Oprah Talks Covid-19' is now streaming and can be viewed on Apple TV+, with or without a subscription.

Hollywood couple Justin Bieber and wife Hailey Baldwin&nbsp;who are in&nbsp;self-quarantine in&nbsp;Canada are enjoying their time alone and giving glimpses to their fans on how they are spending time together. Baldwin who has become&nbsp;very active on TikTok&nbsp;shared a video where the couple are seen&nbsp;showing off their dance moves on the song 'Savage'. Husband Beiber was quick to repost the video and captioned it 'Savages in these streets'. Take a look!
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Actress Rita Wilson who was diagnosed with coronavirus&nbsp;earlier this month has shared a video of herself rapping to stave off her quarantine boredom. Flaunting her rapping skills, the actress rapped along to 'Hip Hop Hooray' by Naughty by Nature and captioned it as 'quarantine stir crazy'. Wilson and husband Tom Hanks were released from the hospital last week but remain in quarantine after testing positive for coronavirus.

American actor-singer Aaron Tveit has announced on Monday that he is tested positive for Covid-19 and has been in quarantine since the March 12 Broadway shutdown. Taking to Instagram, the 36-year-old star said that he found himself extremely lucky as his symptoms were very mild in comparison to many who are experiencing much more serious symptoms. He also mentioned that the loss of taste and smell are the signs he noticed.

Actor and model Olga Kurylenko who was tested positive for the coronavirus earlier this month has revealed that she has 'completely recovered' from the virus. The 40-year-old actress best known for starring in Bond films 'Quantum of Solace'&nbsp;took to Instagram and shared the good news by posting a picture along with her 4-year-old son, Alexander. As for her symptoms now, Kurylenko wrote that cough is almost gone though she still coughs in the mornings.

One of fashion&rsquo;s biggest nights, the Met Gala, has been indefinitely postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. The event&nbsp;was scheduled to take place on 4 May. The gala raises money for The Metropolitan Museum of Art&rsquo;s Costume Exhibit. The event is a star-studded one and was&nbsp;attended&nbsp;by the likes of Lady Gaga, Priyanka&nbsp;Chopra, Jennifer Lopez and Serena Williams last year.&nbsp;

Two weeks post testing positive for the coronavirus, Oscar winning star, Tom Hanks has some serious advise. The actor who is recovering with his wife Rita Wilson in a rented home in Australia, said,&nbsp; "Sheltering in place works like this: You don't give it to anyone -- you don't get it from anyone. Common sense, no? Going to take a while but if we take care of each other, help where we can, and give up some comforts... this too shall pass. We can figure this out."

Actor Chris Hemsworth is all set to offer workout classes for free with gyms in Australia being closed due to the&nbsp;Covid-19 outbreak. The 'Thor' star announced that members will get free access to his health, fitness and wellbeing program from March 23 to March 31. That's not all, clients will also get home training, healthy wholesome recipes using pantry staples, meditations and sleep visualisation&nbsp;during this challenging time.

Make the best of your time in isolation with our list of binge-worthy shows
Homeland
If you love thrillers, then 'Homeland' is made for you. The series is running it's eight &amp; final&nbsp;season with all seasons available&nbsp;on Hotstar.
The Family Man
An Indian thriller available on Amazon Prime Video&nbsp;will take you through Manoj&nbsp;Bajpayee&nbsp;AKA&nbsp;Srikanth Tiwari life. The story revolves around him,&nbsp;India&rsquo;s top spy stopping terror attacks and his mundane family life.
Big Bang Theory
Now's your chance to unleash that inner geek in you. All 12 seasons of this comedy packed with physics and chemistry are available on Netflix.
Made in Heaven
Zoya&nbsp;Akhtar's&nbsp;series follows the lives of two high-end wedding planners whose own lives are falling apart. Season one is available on Amazon Prime.&nbsp;
And finally, if it's a bit of history you're looking for then Chernobyl, based on the real-life nuclear disaster in Soviet Russia in 1989 is worth a watch. 'Chernobyl' is available on Hotstar.&nbsp;

If you missed catching your favorite films while you were busy at work, now is the time to binge watch.
Panga/ Hotstar
Panga&nbsp;is a sports drama starring Kangana Ranaut in the lead, 'and revolves around&nbsp; a national level female kabaddi champion who gives up her dreams for her family.&nbsp;
 Street Dancer 3D/ Amazon Prime Video
 Featuring Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor in lead roles, this film tells the story of two rival groups hailing from India and Pakistan who put aside their difference to represent their Asian routes on a global platform.
 The Hunt/ Amazon Prime Video
 Originally scheduled for a year-end release, this hunting-humans horror-thriller film popped up on Amazon&nbsp;Prime Video just in time for the Covid-19 lockdown.&nbsp;
 Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker/ Amazon Prime Video
 Star Wars fans grab your popcorn as the final installment in the&nbsp;Star Wars&nbsp;sequel trilogy 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker'&nbsp;is now available on Amazon Prime.
Parasite/ Amazon Prime Video
 Oscar-winning South Korean film 'Parasite' is all set to make its digital debut in India. The Bong Joon Ho directorial will start streaming on Amazon Prime Video from March 27.

Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein is facing more than legal troubles. Weinstein, who is currently serving a 23-year prison sentence, tested positive for the novel coronavirus. 68-year-old Weinstein is currently in medical isolation at a correctional facility in New York. Weinstein was sentenced on March 11, for sexually assaulting former production assistant Mimi Haleyi and raping Jessica Mann, a onetime aspiring actress.

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