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Forget the cringeworthy Imagine sing-a-long, some celebrities are coming up with genuinely heartwarming ways to help people deal with the coronavirus crisis.

New Girl actor Jake Johnson, who voiced Peter B. Parker in the animated Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse movie, is offering families stuck at home a free voice message from the web-slinger to lift their kids’ spirits.

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Johnson posted on his Instagram that, because he has received so many DMs from families who are watching the movie while cooped up in their houses, he is opening up his email inbox to requests for personalized voice notes. Demand is likely to be high, you’d think,

Chance the Rapper was supposed to host Nickelodeon's 2020 Kids' Choice Awards on Sunday, but the event, like many, has been postponed amid the coronavirus pandemic. Chance is a fan-favorite among kids and is a dad himself; he and wife Kristen Corley share daughters Kensli, 4, and Marli, 6 months. Like others practicing social distancing with their loved ones during these difficult times, the rapper been making the most of the situation at home. "This social distancing just made me make my first pitcher of koolaid in awhile. Still got it [two fire emojis]," Chance tweeted last week. He also recently tweeted, "Whats some good Christian cartoons we...

He's turned himself into a household name thanks to fantastical desserts like the life-sized Nascar race car crafted from 24 individual cakes or the 14-foot Statue of Liberty confection.  But Buddy Valastro was never supposed to be the Cake Boss. In fact, his father, a third-generation baker, expressly forbid it.  Bartolo Valastro (nicknamed Buddy by his American friends) landed in the states from Sicily with neither money nor shoes. Pulling himself up from the proverbial bootstraps he diverted from the bread-making business purveyed by his father and grandfather back in Italy and purchased Carlo's Bakery (so named for original...

Taylor Swift is speaking out... well, kind of. On Saturday evening, the Lover songstress seemingly addressed the recently leaked Kanye West phone call that she and him had back in 2016. You know, the one that reignited their feud. For some back story: Late on Friday, extended video footage leaked online of what appeared to be the infamous phone call between West and Swift. He can be seen talking to her about his controversial lyric in his tune, "Famous," which was on his The Life of Pablo album. It's important to note that E! News has not verified the authenticity of the video. Naturally, the new footage spread like wildfire online and now the 30-year-old star is seemingly speaking...

Morgan Stewart is keeping it real. In an effort to keep some kind of normalcy amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the E! host continues to serve us some Necessary Realness. This time, Stewart is bringing us Necessary Realness: Self-Quarantine Survival Guide. So if any E! News readers and viewers need some tips on how to stay calm, cool and collected while social distancing in an effort to slow the spread of Covid-19, Stewart has got you covered. (First things first: stay home.) "Welcome to a very special edition of Necessary Realness, I have sunglasses. I have alcohol and I have [a friend] on FaceTime. I have to do this with no audience, just one person, this is aca-motherf-cking-pella," the host...

Baby on board! Broadway star Ruthie Ann Miles and her husband Jonathan Blumenstein are expecting a little nugget. The 36-year-old actress shared the special pregnancy news on Saturday afternoon with a heartwarming message to her social media followers. She also thanked everyone for their wonderful support, especially since her baby announcement comes 2 years after her two kids were tragically killed in a crash. "We'd like to announce our very happy news," Ruthie Ann's post began. "We are expecting another child this spring! Thank you especially to the many of you who supported us in the aftermath of the crash, continually lifted us up in prayer, and doused us with...

Actress Debi Mazar is the latest celebrity to test positive for Coronavirus. The Younger star took to social media on Saturday afternoon to share the news with her fans. Moreover, she also detailed her experience on what it was like to get tested for Covid-19, and how difficult it was to get the proper care and treatment. "I have just tested positive for Covid-19.I Am Ok," she began her lengthy Instagram caption, along with a selfie of her laying down. "About a month ago my entire home (husband and two teen daughters) got an odd bug...," she continued, sharing her and her family's early symptoms. "Low grade fever, headaches, sore throat, body aches, ears ringing and a dry cough....

Channing Tatum and his and ex Jenna Dewan's daughter Everly Tatum are enjoying some quality bonding time amid the current pandemic. California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a stay-at-home order last week in a bid to slow down the spread of the coronavirus. However, people are still permitted to go outside for exercise, as long as they stay six feet away from others who are not part of their household. Late on Friday, Channing posted on his Instagram Story videos showing him and Everly, 6, on a father-daughter hiking adventure. "In this time of fear we choose stay adventurous and full of love and life," Channing wrote. Things are so scary. So for us little challenges anywhere anyhow are tiny...

Dogs just wanna' have some fun. The former Bachelorette and Bachelor In Paradise contestant Josh Murray can't get a home workout in without his playful pup innocently interrupting him.  On Saturday, the TV star shared an adorable video that shows him trying to get some push-ups in But shortly after, his dog Bella gets in his way, starts licking him and seems to want to play. Who can blame her? "Welp, I tried. Clearly Bella hasn't seen me workout yet during this quarantine except for shoveling carbs in my #dadbod #10pushupchallenge #germansheperd," the former Bachelor In Paradise star wrote on Instagram. Earlier this week, his adorable pup Bella celebrated her first...

News you'll want to do the washing machine to! Believe it or not, but this Saturday marks the 23rd anniversary of the beloved film, Selena. As many know, Jennifer Lopez portrayed the late Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla. In honor of the movie and the legendary singer, J.Lo shared a touching tribute on social media. Making the homage even more significant? March 31 marks the 25th year of Selena's tragic and untimely passing. "Join me today in #CelebratingSelena," Lopez captioned her social media posts, alongside a 3-minute video that honored the La Reina de Tejano. "I can't believe it's been 23 years since this incredible movie came out and 25 years since her...

Happy anniversary, Brittany and Jason Aldean! The country music star and his wife celebrated five years of marriage on Saturday. Brittany shared on her Instagram page a tribute to her husband alongside a photo of the two exchanging vows at their 2015 wedding ceremony overlooking the ocean in Cancún, Mexico. "5 years ago today I made the best decision of my life by marrying you," Brittany wrote. "The road has been a little tough at times but you and I never wavered. We stuck through it all and look at us now♥️ I am forever thankful for you, our marriage, the babies you've given me and for the person you've helped me evolve into. I love you more than anything,...

Malika Haqq is showing off her adorable baby boy. The new mother is basking in finally having her little bundle of joy with her after giving birth on Saturday, March 14. This morning, Malika shared an adorable photo of her baby boy Ace for the first time. In the picture she shared, her little one is wrapped in a cozy blanket, looking alert with his beautiful eyes wide open. She wrote, "Best week of my life." Earlier this week, sources told E! News that Malika was "enjoying her first few days at home and hanging out with her family" after announcing the arrival of her son on social media a couple of days prior. Her sister Khadijah Haqq also commented on Malika's picture, writing,...

Jana Kramer wants people to know they aren't alone. On Saturday, the podcast host and actress opened up about the many emotions she's felt during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. With so much uncertainty going on right now and things quickly changing, Kramer explained how this has affected her mental health. "I think it's important to voice how you're feeling. If I'm being honest I've hit all the different waves," she began her lengthy and relatable post on Instagram. "I was naive in the beginning, terrified last week, nervous, anxious, scared and now today I'm depressed. It hit me like a damn truck this morning. Just out of no where [sic] I started...

Extended video footage of what is believed to be the infamous phone call between Kanye West and Taylor Swift has gone viral on Twitter, four years after the pair reignited their feud. In early 2016, seven years after the rapper famously interrupted the singer at the 2009 MTV VMAs, he sparked controversy with his song "Famous." It contains the lyrics, "I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex / Why? I made that bitch famous." The two had talked about the song over the phone before it was released and to this day, argue about what was actually discussed. Kanye's wife Kim Kardashian shared a short, edited video of her husband on the call months...

Positivity is key for Bachelor alum Cassie Randolph. On Friday, Colton Underwood shared the news that he tested positive for Coronavirus. He revealed that he was "resting" at his girlfriend's house in Huntington Beach, Calif.—where Cassie and her family have also been staying and are practicing social distancing. Later that night, Randolph took to her Instagram Stories to give Bachelor Nation fans an update on her beau's health. Additionally, she gave her 1.7 million followers insight into how she and her family are helping Underwood, while also prioritizing their own wellbeing. "We're going to keep you updated on symptoms and how this thing is going. We're all...

Maggie Grace is expecting her first child! The former Lost star announced on Instagram that she was expecting her first child with husband Brent Bushnell. "In the midst of these uncertain times, we've been blessed with a joyful reminder of what's more important," the actress wrote on Friday, alongside a picture of herself cradling her growing baby bump. "Our first little one will be joining us this summer. Sending love to you and your families, may you stay safe and healthy! #isolatingbutihavecompany #saferathomeCA #istayhomefor #letstakecareofeachother #grateful." Maggie and her husband tied the knot in 2017 in an intimate ceremony ceremony surrounded by their closest family and...

Nia Vardalos is doing her part to give back amid the coronavirus pandemic in honor of her late father, Constantine “Gus” Vardalos. He was 87.

Following her father’s death on March 12, the actress, 57, said she was unable to fly home to Canada for his funeral as the novel coronavirus restricted many people’s travel plans.

Gus, who was the inspiration for Nia’s father in My Big Fat Greek Wedding, showed signs of his declining health during Christmas, the star told Variety.

“If he had gone 14 days ago when they weren’t acknowledging the [coronavirus] global threat, we all would have

Pilot Pete is packing his bags. The Bachelor star Peter Weber invited fans on Instagram to ask him their most burning questions during a Q&a session on Friday. Fans asked Peter about his favorite movie of all-time (Top Gun), his favorite karaoke song, his favorite food, his favorite place to fly, among other things—but the juiciest question of all came from a fan asking if he had "any plans to not live at home." To which the 28-year-old responded by belting out "I'm Leaving on a Jet Plane" by John Denver in a video with his mom and dad in the background. He also wrote, "But real talk yes, either NYC for about a year or...

New York couple Reilly Jennings and Amanda Wheeler had a feeling that the coronavirus pandemic was going to derail their wedding plans. So with the help of a friend, they improvised. The two tied the knot on a sidewalk of a residential street in the city. Their pal, Matt Wilson, performed their short wedding ceremony from his fourth-floor apartment window. Neighbors cheered and sirens wailed in the distance as the couple exchanged vows in front of a parked vehicle and sealed their union with a kiss. A few friends stood several feet away from the couple and one watched the proceedings from inside a car, practicing social distancing as the Cdc has urged people to...

It hasn't been all weird and weirder news for Britain's royal family in recent months. Scandal tends to get the bolder type, but joyous occasions make headlines too, and Princess Beatrice is still getting ready to marry real estate developer Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in the near future, despite circumstances beyond the couple's control making it harder each day to plan a wedding. Or easier, if they'd rather just say their I-dos and go home. They announced their engagement in September after about a year of dating—and, as it turned out, just weeks before Prince Harry and Meghan Markle revealed how unhappy they'd been with the British press, and the...