It looks like Lori Harvey ditched the social distancing measures in order to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with her friends on Tuesday. The model opted to throw a mini backyard bash in honour of the special holiday along with her friends Taina Williams, Asia Carter, and Amaya Colon. The four ladies frolicked around Lori's yard in their bikinis and took a dip in the pool at her Hollywood Hills mansion, without a single mask in sight. Lori even hired a food truck to cater the event, and she could even be spotted getting behind the grill at one point. They rocked sombreros, ate snow cones, and played Maracas, and it was all captured on social media for the world to see.
Although the quartet appear to be having the time of their lives in all the footage from their modest gathering, they were promptly ripped to shreds for linking up during a worldwide pandemic in the first place, let alone practicing zero social distancing once they were in proximity. On Taina's post, one follower asked, "No social distance?" while another pointed out, "This don’t look like quarantining.” The criticism even followed Lori to Twitter, where users complained that she should not have made the irresponsible decision to violate lockdown to have a party.
Johnny Depp Joins Social Media To Comfort Fans During Quarantine
Johnny Depp joined the social media game by making his own Instagram account in order to reach out to fans who might be feeling lost during quarantine.
Johnny Depp has decided to venture into the world of social media for the first time by creating his very own Instagram account. The 56-year-old actor made his first post on Thursday featuring a photo of himself sitting in what appears to be a cave, surrounded by lit candles. "Hello everyone," he wrote. "Filming something for you now...gimme a minute."
He then proceeded to use his brand new platform, which has already garnered 2.3 million followers, to share an uplifting message with his fans regarding the coronavirus pandemic in the form of an eight-minute-long video. "This is my first experience within the world of social media," he begins. "I don't think I've really ever felt any particular reason to [join] until now." However, he goes on to say that "now is the time to open up a dialogue as the threat of this invisible enemy has already caused immeasurable tragedies and enormous damage to people's lives."
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"People are ill and without care," he continues. "People are getting sick and fighting for breath. People are dying at frighteningly high rates. Many are unable to provide for their children and their families as a result of this hideous global pandemic." Johnny, who is currently in the midst of an ongoing domestic abuse case with his ex-wife, Amber Heard, goes on to acknowledge the people who have lost their jobs, businesses, and only sources of income, as well as the homeless population who are at a greater risk of exposure. He then urges his newfound following to "care for one another" during these dark times and to stay motivated. "We cannot and must not succumb to shutting down and giving in to what feels like hellish quarantine monotony," he said.
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"Create something today that will benefit yourselves and others tomorrow," he added. "Do anything you think could be of use to brighten someone's day. Draw, read, paint, think, learn, make a film on your phone, play an instrument if you play; if you don't, learn." He also makes sure to mention his cover of John Lennon's "Isolation" with Jeff Beck. "The song's about isolation, fear, and the existential risk to our world, so we wanted to give the song to you," he explained. "We truly both hope in our own little way, it helps you get through these unusual times that we're experiencing, even if it just helps to pass the time as we endure isolation together." Check out their cover of "Isolation" below:
View this post on InstagramCardi B Is Pissed She & Offset Can’t Even Have Sex In Quarantine
Cardi B has encountered some extenuating circumstances preventing her from having sex with her husband, Offset, while in quarantine.
Cardi B is so bored in quarantine, and she can’t even get it on with her man to keep herself busy. The rapper has been one of the most vocal forces in the coronavirus discourse ever since the initial outbreak near the end of last year. She’s been known to criticize the greater access that celebrities and wealthy folks have been given to COVID-19 testing, and has even been responsible for furthering conspiracy theories that some stars are getting paid to claim they’ve been infected. Besides speaking out about more serious aspects of the pandemic, Cardi has also proven to be one of the most relatable celebrities during this time, even contributing the now-infamous soundbite to one of the first coronavirus-themed songs. Now, Cardi’s getting real about some of the greatest struggles she’s faced since going into isolation, and that includes not being able to get any from Offset.
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“I have sex so many times, and now I’m on my period, I can’t even f *c k,” she complained to her fans on Instagram. Considering there’s so little to do while practicing social distancing, Cardi at least wishes she could still have some fun in the bedroom, but it looks like she can’t even do that for the time being. Cardi also confessed to how lonely she’s been feeling lately. “I miss my family and I miss my friends,” she said. “I’ve never been so alone…I just watch documentaries and watch movies.”
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Cardi was recently rushed to the hospital for severe stomach pains, although some folks misunderstood and thought she was going to seek treatment for a possible coronavirus infection. Cardi was criticized for taking up valuable resources, but she quickly cleared the air about the whole situation, noting that her abdominal pains had nothing to do with coronavirus and reminded the Twitter user that, “you can still go to the hospital for other problems.”
Oprah Reunites With Stedman Graham After Spending 14-Day Quarantine Apart
Oprah Winfrey reunited with her longtime partner, Stedman Graham, after she insisted he spend 14 days alone in quarantine due to his recent travelling.
Oprah Winfrey and her life partner, Stedman Graham, have finally reunited, after spending 14 days apart while he self-isolated in the guest house. Although Stedman was not diagnosed with coronavirus, Oprah wasn’t taking any chances when her longtime boyfriend got back from travelling in the midst of the coronavirus epidemic a few weeks ago. She insisted that they spend 14 days apart in self-isolation to lower the risk of him potentially spreading the virus, and now, their two weeks apart are finally up. Oprah shared a clip of their long-awaited reunion on Instagram, which shows two former students from the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls cheering the couple on as they share a long embrace.
“After 14 days of quarantining separately, @oprah & @stedmangraham have finally reunited—with a welcome song from former OWLAG students @thando_d and Sade!” read the caption of the post. “We wonder what Lady O made for dinner for her man’s return [?] Remember to keep staying safer at home y’all!” One of the girls proceeds to ask, “How do you feel, Uncle Stedman?” to which he replies, “Free, free at last.” Oprah goes on to joke, “I bet you appreciate us more now.” The two head off to their first dinner together in two weeks, looking happy as clams to be back together.
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Oprah explained her decision to send Stedman packing for the guest house during a conversation with the editor of O, The Oprah Magazine over Instagram live last week. “He’d been on planes, so Stedman is like, ‘What’s the procedure for coming home?’ The procedure is…you ain’t coming and sleeping in my bed!” she said. “And literally, he goes, ‘I’m not?’ And I go, ‘Have you not been paying attention to the news? Social distancing doesn’t mean you go and sleep in the same bed with the person! When you just got off American Airlines!’” She went on to add that she had in fact been delivering meals to his doorstep during the quarantine, and that he was “happy to keep [her] safe.”
Kim Kardashian Says Quarantine Has Made Her Not Want Any More Kids
Kim Kardashian confessed that self-isolating with her and Kanye West’s four kids has made her realize that she definitely does not want any more children.
Kim Kardashian has realized that she definitely does not want any more kids since self-isolating with her and Kanye West‘s four children during the coronavirus pandemic. Kim and Kanye welcomed their first child, North, back in 2013, and since then, they’ve had three more babies: Saint, who Kim carried, and Chicago and Psalm, using a surrogate. While Kim and Kanye absolutely adore their four kids, the reality star confirmed to the Whoopi on The View a live stream interview that she is done procreating for good.
“Let me say, being at home with four kids,” she confessed, “if I ever thought for a minute that I wanted another one, that is out the door. It’s really tough.” Kim delved deeper into the struggles she’s faced handling all four kids 24 hours a day, including having to teach them their ABCs. “The kids just got on spring break, thank God!” she exclaimed. “Being their teacher, too — my newfound respect for teachers! They deserve so much.”
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“It’s been tough juggling it all,” she continued. “You really have to put yourself on the back burner and just focus on the kids.” Nothing like being stuck in the house with four kids under seven years old to make you never want to have kids again.
"Tiger King" Joe Exotic In Coronavirus Isolation Behind Bars
“Tiger King” star Joe Exotic is currently being held in prison isolation due to cases of coronavirus found at his previous facility, according to husband Dillon Passage.
The currently incarcerated star of Tiger King, Joe Exotic, has been placed in isolation behind bars after cases of coronavirus were reported at his previous prison facility, according to his husband, Dillon Passage. Following the immense success of the Netflix docu-series, Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness, which explores Exotic’s life in the big cat conservatory world prior to his incarceration, Passage, a 24-year-old bartender and the “tiger king”‘s fourth husband, was interviewed over the phone by Andy Cohen for his SiriusXM series, Andy Cohen Live. While Passage doesn’t explicitly state whether his husband has tested positive for coronavirus or not, he reveals that the prison where he’s being held has “put him on COVID-19 isolation” because in “the previous jail he was at, there were cases” of coronavirus.
Passage also discusses his husband’s reaction to the show, noting that while Exotic hasn’t been able to watch the series due to his current circumstances, he is “ecstatic” about its success. Passage revealed that “once this show dropped, [Exotic] was getting hundreds and hundreds of emails to his jail mail.” He also explained that the show was initially “supposed to be about the big cat underworld, but then Joe got arrested and it completely changed the whole dynamic.” Exotic is currently serving a 22 year sentence for attempted murder-for-hire and animal abuse; however, Passage insists he has “no intention of leaving” his husband. “I’m not just gonna dip out and abandon him when he needs me most.” Catch the full interview below:
Samuel L. Jackson Is Also Watching "Tiger King" Right Now
Samuel L. Jackson chops it up with Jimmy Kimmel while socially distancing.
With quarantine in full swing, late night TV hosts are looking for alternative methods to shoot and bring audiences their nightly programming. Most, like Jimmy Kimmel, are figuring out an at-home set-up– and luckily, they have the digs for it. Kimmel has been inviting guests on his show by way of Skype, and last night, he had none other than the OG Samuel L. Jackson.
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In the eight minute clip you can catch below, Kimmel finds out how Jackson has been holding up in isolation and how he’s been occupying his time. As it turns out, he’s doing exactly what we’re all doing: watching TV. Jackson revealed that he’s been catching up on who shot Ghost (50 Cent will be happy to hear), and he’s been watching the internet’s favorite newest sensation, Tiger King. Jackson also talks about his de-railed annual trip to Italy, unfortunately for Kimmel, who was hoping to tag along this year.
The two end their chat together with Samuel re-visiting a poem he helped go viral ten years ago. The famed actor read a new version of the poem, to reflect our social distancing times, aptly titled Stay the F*ck Home. He reads: “The Rona is spreading, this shit is no joke. It’s no time to work or roam. The way you can fight is simple, just stay the f*ck home.”
The poem concludes: “Sure, you can still see your friends, use the m*therf*cking app on your phone. But unless you’ve just ran out groceries, please, stay the f*ck at home! Thank you for doing the part to flatten your curve, cause that sh*t is steep. And now that you’re at home, please feel free, to go the f*ck to sleep!”
"Until Tomorrow" Instagram Challenge Has Users Baffled
A recently trending “challenge” on Instagram that sees users posting embarrassing photos with the caption, “until tomorrow,” has some folks stumped.
If you keep seeing Instagram posts captioned, “until tomorrow,” everywhere, don’t worry, you’re not going stir crazy. The latest Instagram challenge, which has IG users posting random and/or embarrassing photos of themselves along with the cryptic phrase, “until tomorrow,” arose out of nowhere, and for seemingly no reason. The lack of context for the photos coupled with the damning and vaguely threatening tagline makes it difficult to decode the purpose of this particular challenge, but it’s actually a lot less creepy than it may at first appear to be.
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While the origins of the challenge are unknown, whenever a user participates, they must privately message every person who liked their post and tell them to post their own ridiculous photo of themselves and leave it up until tomorrow—hence, the name of the game. The challenge gained traction as a result of folks desperately seeking a way to distract themselves from the current state of affairs, and the harmless and lighthearted nature of the trend seems to be the perfect way to stay amused amid these difficult times. While the words “until tomorrow” may implicate the end of the world to some, it’s really just a fun way to engage with the world while we’re all keeping our distance from another.
Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson Return To U.S. After 2-Week Quarantine In Australia
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have officially returned to the United States after spending 2 weeks in quarantine in Australia following their coronavirus diagnoses.
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are officially free from their 2-week quarantine in Australia, as the Hollywood couple were spotted cruising around L.A. on Friday. A few weeks ago, Tom announced social media that he and his wife had both tested positive for coronavirus while they were visiting the land down under to film Tom’s movie. The actor couple have been providing regular updates on their condition, always maintaining a positive attitude despite the unfortunate circumstances. Thankfully, it looks like the two of them have been released from quarantine and have headed back home, as they were spotted driving around L.A. on Friday. Tom and Rita were all smiles as they drove home from Van Nuys Airport, no doubt thrilled that they’re no longer isolated in a foreign country a million miles from home during a global pandemic.
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Despite conflicting reports as to whether or not recovered patients of COVID-19 are immune to the virus, we expect the couple will still be practicing social distancing regardless by self-isolating at their home in L.A. In each of his updates, Tom has been emphasizing the importance of “flattening the curve” by staying indoors and avoiding others. We’re glad to see these two are back on their home turf and feeling better!
Mariah Carey Celebrates 50th Birthday By Recording New Song
Mariah Carey is spending her 50th birthday—or, as she calls it, “anniversary”—in quarantine, recording a new song at her home studio.
Mariah Carey may not believe in “birthdays” as a concept or getting older in general, but the superstar is still spending her special day doing what she loves most—making some magic in the studio. The music icon (technically) turned 50 on Friday (March 27th), and she is celebrating this milestone by recording a new song at her home studio. Mariah shared a selfie showing how she’s kicking off her 50th “anniversary”—the word she chooses to use instead of “birthday” because she would rather not acknowledge that she’s aging—on Instagram, urging everyone to practice social distancing by staying home amid the coronavirus pandemic.
“Starting 327 with a new song,” she wrote. “#stayhome.” Mariah hasn’t released new music in several months now, her last single taking the form of the theme song for ABC’s Black-ish spin-off, Mixed-ish, called “In the Mix,” which debuted in September of 2019. Besides the deluxe edition of her timeless 1994 Christmas album, Merry Christmas, this past holiday season, Mariah’s last album was Caution in 2018. It’s safe to say fans are hoping for a new body of work from the singer soon, so maybe this upcoming song will turn into recording a full-blown album in quarantine?
Along with celebrating her own anniversary, Mariah also gave a shoutout to her fellow Aries superstars. “Happy anniversaries to all my super talented fellow Aries!!” she wrote on Instagram. “Cheers!!!” She then proceeded to tag Chaka Khan, Diana Ross, Elton John, Celine Dion, Fergie, Lady Gaga, and the late Aretha Franklin. Aries season definitely brought the birth of a ton of talented musicians.