Adam Schlesinger, the co-founder of pop-rock band Fountains of Wayne and an Oscar-nominated songwriter, has died from complications related to coronavirus. He was 52. “As many of you are aware, Adam had been hospitalized with Covid-19 and although he had been making some small improvements over the last few days, Adam’s condition was critical and…… More
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
Colton Underwood talks about his questioning his sexuality in his new book, “The First Time: Finding Myself and Looking for Love on Reality TV,” and now he says he knows he’s straight. And he can thank his appearance on “The Bachelor” where he fell in love with Cassie Randolph for that, he said. “[The show…… More
