Out on the (Virtual) Town: April 23-29

Sean Penn has released a passionate statement about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, saying that if Americans allow the Ukrainian people to fight alone, “our soul as America is lost.”

People and Page Six, Bynes has asked that the conservatorship, which has has been in place for the last 13 years, comes to an end as her condition has “improved”. Her mother currently serves as her conservator.The Nickelodeon star lost full control of her personal, medial and financial affairs in 2013 after setting her neighbour’s driveway on fire.

Valve president Gabe Newell recently spoke out about the metaverse, and is not entirely sold on the concept overall.Speaking to PC Gamer, when asked if he believes metaverse trends are pushing technology forward, Newell responded, “There’s a bunch of get rich quick schemes around metaverse. Most of the people who are talking about metaverse have absolutely no idea what they’re talking about, and they’ve apparently never played an MMO.

Kelly Clarkson has shared a powerful cover of George Michael classic ‘Faith’ on her TV show – watch it below.As has become customary on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Clarkson began her show this week with a ‘Kellyoke’ segment, which Clarkson performing a cover version of a song requested by her audience to open the program.“We’re going to kick things off in a different way with a Kellyoke special, because I literally showed up today…I was like ‘I can’t sing today,’” she told the audience before sharing a pre-recorded cover of ‘Faith’.“I went to sleep at like 3 a.m. and I’m very tired.

A van parked in a Scots street erupted into a fireball, sparking an investigation by police.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will be in town today as Paisley Book Festival comes to a close.

Serbia have offered to host Spartak Moscow's home game in the Europa League on the same night Rangers face Red Star Belgrade in the last 16.

A police investigation has been launched after a quantity of drugs were discovered at a luxury hotel on the Isle of Arran.

Amy Robach doesn't share an update on her running regime - and it looks like it is paying off!The GMA star just wrapped filming of her project in the Galapagos Islands and she shared a series of photos from the final few days.MORE: Amy Robach has fans stunned with photos from unbelievable adventureIn the snapshots, Amy wore a series of outfits from flowing dresses to wetsuits but nothing displayed the results of her workouts more than when she wore a pair of thigh-skimming shorts to deliver her report to the camera.WATCH: Amy Robach displays her impressive abs during uneasy workout Amy appeared tanned from her trip and she flashed her defined form in the summery attire. She's clearly loved her adventure reporting on climate change from the beautiful islands and thanked her team wholeheartedly in a lengthy caption which accompanied her photos. SEE: Amy Robach shares rare backstage photo revealing pre-show traditionsWOW: Amy Robach glistens in post-workout photo ahead of new adventure"A huge shoutout to the entire @goodmorningamerica @abcnews team who successfully pulled off the first ever live broadcast from the Galapagos," she wrote.A post shared by Amy Robach (@ajrobach)Amy wowed in a series of outfits during her adventure"They worked around the clock, hauled unthinkable amounts of equipment to the wild and remote beauty of the Galapagos."READ: Amy Robach reveals history-making adventure away from GMA you'll want to check outMORE: GMA's Amy Robach inundated with support after health update on InstagramAmy continued.

- Musical Theatre: Reception - Year 3- Musical Theatre: Year 4-7- Musical Theatre: Year 8-13- Commercial: Reception - Year 3- Commercial: Year 4-7- Commercial: Year 8-13- Adult Silver Swans- Adult Gentle FitnessThe performing arts centre has also restarted a limited number outdoor classes, in groups of five, to safeguard both pupils and staff.

Timothee Chalamet is giving a shout-out to all the teachers!

Feminist werewolves, Estonian imps and working class Kung Fu masters will be on display — and up for sale — at this year's virtual Cannes Film Market. The Frontières Co-Production Market has unveiled the selection of genre titles it will be presenting at the first-ever Marché du Film Online, the virtual film market that runs June 22-26.

By John Hopewell

French sales group Wide Management has picked up worldwide rights, outside of Ethiopia, for Jan Philipp Weyl's coming-of-age drama Running Against the Wind. The feature, which was Ethiopia's official entry for the best international film Oscar, will be presented to buyers next month at Cannes' virtual film market, the Marché du Film Online.

Primary school pupils have raised more than £1,000 for the NHS after reuniting their classroom choir on the internet in a bid to keep the community together.

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences said Wednesday that the Daytime Emmys will be handed out in a "virtual" ceremony later this year. In addition, the Sports Emmys, News & Documentary Emmys and awards for achievement in Technology & Engineering also will be presented via remote video productions.

By JeffV

HYLTON CENTER’S VIRTUAL 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONNext week, Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. will let the sun shine in as part of the official toast to the Hylton Performing Arts Center, the George Mason University-affiliated complex that opened a decade ago in Manassas, Va.

A three-day virtual book festival bringing together the best of the cancelled UK literary events will feature Killing Eve creator Luke Jennings, a celebration of Anne Bronte and a discussion about contagion.

Over 3,000 individuals participated in a virtual memorial service for Maeve Kennedy Townsend McKean and her young son Gideon. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed on social media that about 120 family members, as well as 3,000 friends, celebrated the pair’s lives over the Easter weekend. Maeve’s uncles Timmy Shriver and Mark Bailey officiated the Zoom service, while singers Kenny Chesney, Natasha Bedingfield, and Melissa Etheridge performed.

Their doors are closed, but the art lives on — online. The city’s museums are sharing their treasures virtually, whether it’s a festival of home movies from Moma or a curated cocktail hour from the Frick Collection. Their Instagram accounts are full of so many tours, talks and craft activities that it’s overwhelming That’s why we asked a few curators to cull through their collections and pick a couple of pieces that bring them joy. With any luck, they’ll lift your spirits, too.

By Gene Maddaus

Lance Bass spilled the tea (or maybe the Long Island iced tea) to Andy Cohen on Tuesday night's Watch What Happens Live by revealing that *NSYNC hosts Zoom happy hours. Now Billboard wants to know: Which boy band would you host a virtual happy hour with?

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Yesterday, Frank Ocean finally gave his fans new music with a pair of singles, “Cayendo” and “Dear April.” The covers for the streaming versions of the tracks contain silhouettes that weren’t on the artwork of the original vinyl presses.

Four years today, April 3, Puerto Rican artist Anuel AA was incarcerated for the first time in federal prison for possession of firearms. And even though he completed his sentence of 30 months, the day he was arrested gave him ample reason to record an emotional freestyle called "3 de abril."Despite his effusive on-camera and social media personality, his private life is always surrounded by mystery and controversy.

The full release details for the incoming Blu-ray of Preacher: The Final Season have been released by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The 10-episode series lands on the HD format next week.

Social distancing due to coronavirus has pretty much ruled out any chance of a visit to the museum, a trip to the zoo or to see the fishes at the aquarium and taking a flight anywhere is out of the question.. But while we prepare ourselves for a bout of self-isolation, culture vultures on the hunt for a spot of sightseeing can still do so from the comfort of their own home.

Disclosure has some of North America's biggest music festivals on their spring tour schedule, with stops at Coachella and III Points both impending for the Lawrence brothers.