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‘Saturday Night Live’ on hold indefinitely
NEW YORK » Live from New York, it’s not “Saturday Night.”
“Saturday Night Live” is officially the latest TV show to be delayed by the coronavirus pandemic, NBC confirmed Monday. The hit sketch comedy program, previously slated to return with new episodes on March 28, has halted production indefinitely out of concern for the safety of its cast and crew.
No new start date has been set, though the network said it will decide when to resume production based on careful monitoring of the fast-developing situation.
Actor-director John Krasinski and singer Dua Lipa were set to be featured next on “SNL” as host and musical guest, respectively. “A Quiet Place Part II,” the film Krasinski was supposed to promote, has also pushed its
Idris Elba says he has coronavirus: ‘no symptoms so far’
LOS ANGELES » Idris Elba says he has tested positive for the coronavirus. The actor tweeted Monday that he has no symptoms so far and has been isolated since Friday when he found out about his possible exposure.
Elba is the latest high profile celebrity to have tested positive for the virus. Last week, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson said they had also tested positively in Australia.
Elba in a video message said that his wife has not been tested yet but is feeling OK.
“This is serious. Now’s really the time to think about social distancing, washing your hands,” Elba said. “We live in a divided world right now. We can all feel it. But now’s the time for solidarity, for thinking about each other.”