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Queen Elizabeth II Contracting COVID-19 Is A 'Hugely Worrisome Scenario' For The Royals: 'Everyone Is Holding Their Breath That She'll Come Through This Safely'
A source tells OK! the Queen’s family wishes she “wouldn’t push herself so hard.”

Queen Elizabeth II Has 'Mild Cold-Like Symptoms' After Testing Positive For Coronavirus As Rumors Swirl Prince Andrew Has Been Visiting Daily
Her Majesty is reported to be fully vaccinated, and is only one of several of her household who have tested positive.

Justin Bieber Postpones Tour After Testing Positive For COVID-19
The Grammy winner had been set to perform at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, February 20.

Kanye West Can't Perform In Australia Unless Fully Vaccinated Against COVID, Prime Minister Warns Rapper The Rules 'Apply To Everybody'
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said West is free to visit as long as the billionaire agrees to get the double jab.

Soap Scandal: 'The Young And The Restless' Star Richard Burgi Breaks Silence Over Firing For 'Inadvertent Violation' Of Covid Policy
Burgi took to social media to tell the full story behind his shocking exit from the long-running soap opera.

Dean McDermott Admits He Was Afraid He'd Be Put On A Ventilator As He Battled COVID-19 & Pneumonia Over Holidays
Dean McDermott has opened up about his uphill battle with coronavirus and pneumonia over the holidays.

Jingle Ball Crisis: Coldplay, Little Nas X Withdraw From Tour After Covid-19 Outbreak
Coldplay and Lil Nas X have cancelled the rest of their performances for iHeart Radio's Jingle Ball 2021 tour.

Green Bay Packers, Aaron Rodgers & Allen Lazard Reportedly Fined For Breaching NFL Covid-19 Protocols
The Green Bay Packers, Aaron Rodgers & Allen Lazard have reportedly all been fined for breaching NFL Covid-19 protocols. The club was hit with a $300,000 bill.

'Sister Wives' Season 16 Trailer Features The Brown Family Dealing With Head Wives, Dysfunctional Marriages & More
In the trailer for the new season of 'Sister Wives', the Brown family tackles Covid safety, marriage woes, jealousy and more!

Sunny Hostin & Ana Navarro Cleared To Return To 'The View' After False Positive COVID-19 Tests
Sunny Hostin and Ana Navarro are reportedly 'clear' to return to 'The View' after receiving false positive COVID-19 tests, 'no quarantining is necessary' a source said.

George Holliday, The Man Who Filmed Rodney King Being Assaulted By Cops In 1991, Passes Away After COVID-19 Battle
George Holliday, the man who shot the video of Rodney King being beaten by police, has passed away following a battle with COVID-19.

Carrie Underwood Faces Backlash For Liking Tweet Supporting Children Not Wearing Masks At School
Carrie Underwood took to Twitter to 'like' a video from conservative Matt Walsh, who protested school mask mandates in Tennessee.

Jennifer Aniston Hits Back At Criticism For Cutting Off Friends Who Refused COVID-19 Vaccine: 'We Have To Care About More Than Just Ourselves'
Jennifer Aniston has hit back at criticism for cutting off friends who did not get vaccinated against COVID-19, and said we 'have to care about more than ourselves.'

Tickets To 'Palm Tree Music Festival - The Hamptons' Are Now On Sale And We're Here To Tell You Why You MUST Buy Them — Shop Now
OK! shows you why you MUST attend 'Palm Tree Music Festival - The Hamptons', an immersive tropical-inspired festival experience.

Jennifer Aniston 'Lost' Some Friends Who 'Refused' To Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19: 'It Was Unfortunate'
Jennifer Aniston has revealed that she has cut off a few friends who 'have refused or did not disclose' whether or not they got vaccinated against COVID-19.

'Big Brother' Season 23 Housemate Christie Valdiserri Tests Positive for COVID-19, Replaced by Claire Rehfuss
'Big Brother' season 23 housemate Christie Valdiserri has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be replaced by Claire Rehfuss.

'Dawson's Creek' Writer Heidi Ferrer Dead By Suicide At 50 After Year-Long Battle With COVID-19
Heidi Ferrer, who worked on 'Dawson's Creek' and 'Wasteland,' has died by suicide at age 50 following a lengthy battle with long-haul COVID-19 after contracting the virus last year.

'Mission: Impossible 7' Halts Filming Due To Positive Covid-19 Test, Months After Tom Cruise Rant
'Mission: Impossible 7' has halted filming after at least one of their routine COVID-19 tests came back positive, following Tom Cruise's explosive on-set rant.

Kate Middleton Gets First Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine
The Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton has gotten her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine after she and Prince William returned from a royal visit to Scotland.

'Saint Was The First To Have It': Kim Kardashian Tested Positive For COVID-19 Days After Controversial 40th Birthday Bash
Kim Kardashian revealed that she tested positive for COVID-19 days after her 40th birthday party after Saint caught the virus in school ahead of the baby bar exam.

A Shot Of Style! Demi Lovato Rocks Round Privé Revaux Sunglasses While Getting COVID-19 Vaccine — Get The Look
Demi Lovato got their COVID-19 vaccine while rockin' a pair of round sunglasses by Privé Revaux. OK! shows you how to get the look.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Chrissy Teigen, More Join 'Vax Live: The Concert To Reunite The World'
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have joined as campaign chairs at the 'Vax Live: The Concert To Reunite The World' which will be hosted by Selena Gomez next month.

Nice Shot! Ryan Reynolds Gets COVID-19 Vaccine Wearing Hot Pink Knit Beanie — Get The Look
Ryan Reynolds rolled up his sleeve this week to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. See his look... and how to get the style, here.

Elton John's Oscars Pre-Party Goes Virtual — And You Can Attend To See 'Stripped-Back' Performance By Dua Lipa
Elton John's 29th annual Oscars pre-party, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, goes virtual this year. Dua Lipa will offer a 'stripped-back' performance.

Michelle Obama Opens Up About 'Low-Grade Depression,' Challenging Times Amid Ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic
Michelle Obama opened up about her mental health during quarantine and shared that she experiences 'low-grade depression' amid 'challenging times' and the ongoing pandemic.

Dolly Parton Sings Ahead Of Getting Her COVID-19 Vaccine, Begs 'Cowards' To 'Get Out There And Get Your Shot'
Dolly Parton posted a video of her getting her COVID-19 vaccine and changed the lyrics of 'Jolene' to mark the occasion and to encourage her fans to get the shot.

'Such A Hard Year For Moms': Jennifer Garner Gets Brutally Honest About Parenting Three Kids During A Pandemic
Actress Jennifer Garner is getting candid about how it's 'been such a hard year for moms' amid the coronavirus pandemic.

'RHOC' Alum Kelly Dodd Shuts Down 'Rumors' She's Been Fired From Hit Bravo Series, Is 'Looking Forward' To Next Season
Is Kelly Dodd returning to 'RHOC'? The brunette beauty responds to the 'rumors' she's been fired from the Bravo series.

Actress Abigail Breslin Reveals Her Father Has COVID-19 And Is Placed 'On A Ventilator,' Begs Fans To 'Be Safe'
Actress Abigail Breslin revealed her father has COVID-19 and has been placed 'on a ventilator.' Begs her fans to 'be safe' and 'wear masks.'

'I Couldn't Even Get Out Of Bed': Dog The Bounty Hunter Discusses Terrifying COVID-19 Scare With Dr. Oz
Duane 'Dog' Chapman recently had a scare in which he thought he had contracted the coronavirus.

Did Rapper Trey Songz Release A Sex Tape? See His Interesting Reaction To The Rumors
Did rapper Trey Songz' sex tape leak online? See his interesting reaction to the rumors.

Vitamin D To The Rescue: The Supplement May Help Weaken COVID-19 Symptoms, Experts Reveal
Vitamin D may help weaken COVID-19 symptoms, experts reveal. Get details about the interesting correlation, here.

Singer Trey Songz Spotted Partying Maskless In Las Vegas — 1 Week After His NFL Championship Arrest
Trey Songz was spotted partying maskless at a Las Vegas party with lingerie-clad women — just one week after he was arrested at the NFL Championship game in Kansas.

Why Are Shocking Murder-Suicides Rising In The Time Of COVID? Dr. Oz Weighs In With Theories
Dr. Oz explores the link between the COVID-19 pandemic and rising cases of murder-suicides in the news.

Hero Sir Tom Moore, 100-Year-Old Who Helped Raise Money For COVID-19 Relief, Dead After Being Hospitalized With The Virus
Sir Tom Moore, the 100-year-old who helped raise money for COVID-19 relief, has died after he was hospitalized with the deadly disease earlier this week.

'Simpsons' Writer Marc Wilmore, Comedian Larry Wilmore's Brother, Dead At 57 From COVID-19
'Simpsons' writer Marc Wilmore, who was comedian Larry Wilmore's brother, has died at 57 years old from COVID-19. Get details.

100-Year-Old British Veteran, Who Raised Millions For COVID-19 Relief, Hospitalized With Coronavirus
Captain Sir Tom Moore, a British veteran who raised more than $40 million in COVID-19 relief on his 100th birthday, has been hospitalized with coronavirus.

NBA Star Karl-Anthony Towns Reveals He Was 'Hit By A Drunk Driver,' Hospitalized — Girlfriend Jordyn Woods Helped 'Every Step Of The Way'
Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns revealed that he had been 'hit by a drunk driver' in the off-season and hospitalized.

'They Didn't Want Me On': The Trump Administration 'Blocked' Dr. Anthony Fauci From Speaking To Rachel Maddow About COVID-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci revealed he was ‘blocked’ by the Trump administration and could not speak to Rachel Maddow about COVID-19.

The Highly Transmissible U.K. COVID-19 Strain Has Infiltrated 20 U.S. States, Could Become Dominant Strain In The States
Experts have determined a highly transmissible variant has made its way to the USA, and has been detected in a full 20 states.

Despite Strict COVID-Safety Protocols In D.C., Jennifer Lopez Shares Maskless Photo With Her 16-Member Crew
Jennifer Lopez is taking the heat after posting a maskless group photo, despite emphasizing how serious she is taking COVID-19.

'We Did What We Had To Do': Charli D’Amelio’s Dad Marc Takes Blame For Highly Criticized New Year's Bahamas Vacation — Watch
Charli D’Amelio was heavily criticized when she was spotted with her sister and other influencers on a New Year's Bahamas vacation, but dad Marc stepped in to defend his family.

That Weird Thing Going On In Your Mouth? It Could Be A Subtler Sign Of COVID-19, Doctors Reveal
Did you know that many symptoms of COVID can actually be found in your mouth?

Good News! FDA Official Says COVID-19 Pandemic Could Be 'Dramatically Better' By Summer
An official from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is forecasting things may rapidly improve, even going so far as to say that things will be "dramatically better" by this summer.

18-Year-Old Thought He Escaped COVID — But Suddenly Died After Contracting The Disease For A Second Time
An 18-year-old boy from Denver passed away in his sleep after he contracted COVID-19 for the second time in November. His COVID-19 test came back positive after his death.

Joe Biden's $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Package Unveiled: Everything You Need To Know
President-elect Joe Biden rolled out plans for a new COVID-19 relief package in a national address on Thursday, January 14, which will allocate $1.9 trillion towards a round of stimulus checks to help struggling Americans, as well as an aggressive vaccination plan to stem spread of the virus.

Coronavirus Vaccine Maker CEO Warns That COVID-19 Will Be Around ‘Forever’
Stephane Bancel, who is CEO of COVID-19 vaccine maker Moderna, made the grim-sounding prediction on January 13.

'I Apologize': CNN Anchor Breaks Down In Tears Live On Air After 10th Hospital Visit As COVID U.S. Death Toll Nears 400K — Watch
CNN anchor Sara Sidner broke down in tears live on air while reporting on the ongoing pandemic. Watch the heartbreaking video here.
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Honesty Hour: George Clooney Weighs In On Tom Cruise Meltdown — 'It Is A Problem'
From one A-lister to another, Clooney revealed what he would have done on set.

'Exorcism': Joe Biden Calls For White House Cleanse After Donald Trump Packs Up
The President-Elect does not want *any* bacteria in the White House.

Republican Faithful Hold Massive Super-Spreader Event At Trump's Mar-a-Lago: See Photos
'This event represents freedom,' Turning Point founder Charlie Kirk said.

When Can We Go To Concerts, Live Events & Theatre Again? Dr. Fauci Weighs In
Dr. Fauci says there appears to be a light at the end of the tunnel this year which might allow us all to return to the shows we love.

Saving Lives And Stripping Down: Meet TikTok's Viral Nurse, A Frontline Worker And Bonafide Babe, In 6 Sexy Videos
Hot nurse Matthew Andrews has gone viral on TikTok for being an essential worker and for his sexy abs. Must see videos!

Ellen DeGeneres Is Back! Watch Her First Monologue Since Contracting COVID & Fighting Off Massive 'Back Pain'
Ellen DeGeneres revealed how she learned she got COVID-19 and talked about the one symptom that wouldn't go away. Get details, here.

Does The U.S. Have Its Own Home-Grown 'Super Virus' Strain Of COVID-19? Dr. Fauci Weighs In
Dr. Anthony Fauci has some thoughts on whether there is a USA-specific 'super-variant' of the coronavirus circulating. More details here.

Former FDA Official Says U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Plan Is 'Not Working,' Needs To Move 'More Quickly'
A former director of the Food and Drug Administration is warning that the U.S. needs to step up its pace in terms of administering the vaccine.

'A Remarkable Woman': George H.W. Bush's Sister Nancy Ellis Bush Dead At 94 From COVID-19 Complications
The sister of George H.W. Bush and the aunt of George W. Bush Nancy Ellis Bush has died at 94 from complications of COVID-19.

Dr. Anthony Fauci Makes Bleak Prediction About New COVID-19 Strain That's Been Discovered in 5 States
According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the new COVID-19 strain has likely spread to more areas of the United States. Get details, here.

Sunny Hostin's Tragedy: 'The View' Host's Husband Lost Both Parents To COVID-19 Over The Holidays
Sunny Hostin revealed on 'The View' that her husband's parents both died from COVID-19 over the holidays. Get the details, here.

What Are The Allergic Reactions To The COVID Vaccine, And Just How Severe Are They?
Concerned about potential adverse reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine? You're not alone. There's both positive and negative news regarding the impact these reactions, however, which should be invaluable information for anyone who needs to weigh their risks.

Want To Get The Coronavirus Vaccine, But You're Way Down The Line? Here's A Hack To Get It Early
Want to get the coronavirus vaccine, but you're not high risk? Here's a totally easy way to get your shot early.

'Harry Potter' Actress Jessie Cave's Newborn Hospitalized With COVID-19 Just Months After 'Traumatic Birth'
'Harry Potter' actress Jessie Cave's newsborn son, Tenn, has been hospitalized with COVID-19, she revealed on Instagram. Get details.

What Was He Thinking? Pharmacist Arrested Following Large-Scale Destruction Of COVID Vaccine Doses
Brandenburg is being described as a conspiracy theorist who deliberately ruined doses of the vaccine because he felt it was not safe.

Republican Congressman-Elect Luke Letlow Dead At 41 After Coronavirus Complications
His passing was confirmed December 29 on his official Facebook page.

A Milestone! Celebs Who Were Among The First To Receive The COVID-19 Vaccine
2021 is looking better and better!

'Real Housewives of Dallas' Star D'Andra Simmons Hospitalized With COVID-19
The Dallas-based reality star is currently receiving treatment in a coronavirus ward.

Kaitlyn Bristowe & Boyfriend Jason Tartick Test Positive For COVID-19 Just Ahead Of Christmas
They claim they got it from a trusted friend who came over to visit just one time.

Candace Cameron Bure Caught Between Family & COVID Crisis, As Brother's Caroling Rages On
Though she didn't attend, she still doesn't like her family being attacked.

Lori Loughlin Scandal: 'Varsity Blues' Mom Says Her Prison Is 'COVID-19 Tinderbox'
Lawyers for Elizabeth Henriquez state the facility is a hotspot for the virus.

Britney Spears' BF Sam Asghari Tested Positive For COVID-19 — Was She Exposed?
Asghari credited his 'healthy lifestyle' for his swift recovery.

Black Doctor Dies Of Coronavirus After Complaining Of Racist Treatment At Hospital
She claimed a fellow doctor made her feel like 'a drug addict' while under his care.

Princess Beatrice & Princess Eugenie's Xmas Plans Ruined, Spending Holiday Apart
Strict new COVID-19 restrictions will ban the sisters from seeing each other.

Tennessee Nurse Who Fainted After Getting COVID-19 Vaccine Is *Not* Dead
The woman sparked alarm after fainting on live TV following her injection.

'Shameless' Set Scare: 18 COVID-19 Tests Come Back Positive In Massive Lab Error
A lab screwup returned negative tests with positive results.

Ellen DeGeneres Says She Has 'Excruciating Back Pain' Amid COVID-19 Battle
The comedian is currently on hiatus from her daytime talk show.

Did Princess Beatrice Deliberately Break COVID Protocol To Socialize With Pals?
Just because she's part of the royal family doesn't mean she gets a free pass.

Cardi B & Offset Reamed For Attending Crowded & Maskless Party Amid Pandemic
Going out in a pandemic?! Cardi B and Offset didn't seem to care.

So Chic! Will RHOBH's Sutton Stracke & Dorit Kemsley Ever Collab On A Clothing Line?
Sutton Stracke owns a fashion boutique in Hollywood.

Zayn Malik's Sister's Wedding Shut Down By Cops For Breaching COVID-19 Restrictions
Zayn was not at the ceremony, but family members were fined by the police.

Health Scare: Sharon Osbourne Was Hospitalized, She Reveals, After Contracting COVID-19
The host of ‘The Talk’ shared the news in an Instagram post late Monday night.

Not-So Holly Jolly! Santa Tests Positive For COVID After Posing With 50 Kids
'Mrs. Claus,' who was also at the community event, has contracted the virus as well.

Someone In Dr. Fauci's Inner Circle Died From COVID-19 At Age 32
The infectious disease specialist revealed it was someone close to his daughter.

'The Talk' Co-Host Carrie Ann Inaba Tests Positive For COVID-19, Has 'A Bad Cough'
Sharon Osbourne hosted the show from home as a precaution.

'Friday' Star Tommy 'Tiny' Lister Dead At 62 After Experiencing 'COVID Symptoms'
The actor pulled out of filming over the weekend because he was unwell.

Young Bride-To-Be Dies Of COVID Just Days After Her Planned Wedding Date
The hospitalized 29-year-old reportedly showed nurses pictures of her bridal gown.

Underage Sex Trafficking Victim Rescued At California 'Superspreader Event,' 158 Arrested
Police found six firearms at the illegal party.

Ellen DeGeneres Tests Positive For COVID-19, Says She's Taking Holiday Hiatus
'I'll see you all again after the holidays,' she told fans and followers.

Maria Menounos Begs For Prayers For Her COVID-Stricken Parents, While Mom Also Fights Cancer
Her mom, who also has cancer, and her dad both tested positive, one after the other.

Serena Williams' Daughter Olympia Hilariously Gives Her A Fake COVID Test — Watch
The mother-daughter duo entertained their fans on the 'gram!

Aubrey Plaza Says Kristen Stewart Contracted COVID-19 On 'Happiest Season' Set
The romantic comedy started filming right before the pandemic hit this year.

Prince William & Kate Middleton Will 'Wait In Line' To Get COVID-19 Vaccine
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip will be among the first to get the vaccine.

Karl-Anthony Towns Reveals He Lost 7 Family Members To COVID-19 — Including His Mom
Towns' mom passed away in April.

Rudy Giuliani Tests Positive For COVID-19: 'Recovering Quickly' & 'Feeling Good'
Trump announced Giuliani had the virus on Twitter.

Black Panther's Letitia Wright Stands By Video Questioning COVID Vaccine, Despite Backlash
Wright refuses to back down after receiving criticism for her commentary.

Comedian Dies From COVID After Posting Heart-Wrenching Video, Wants Only Laughs At His Funeral
Joe Luna's family also contracted the disease.

Hawaiian Couple Arrested For Flying Home After Positive COVID-19 Tests
They were both released on $1,000 bails.

Jennifer Lopez & Alex Rodriguez's Wedding Was Postponed For The *Second Time*
The couple was meant to tie the knot over the summer.

RHOBH's Kyle Richards, Kathy Hilton & Dorit Kemsley Test Positive For COVID-19
'RHOBH' shutdown last week when a crew member tested positive.

Ice-T Slammed For Sharing Photo Of 'No-Masker' Ill Father-In-Law On Social Media
Ice-T said his father-in-law is 'on Oxygen indefinitely.'

Birthday Backlash! Rita Ora Apologizes & Offers To Pay $13,000 Fine After Pandemic Party
Ora partied with over 30 others in a restaurant in London over the weekend.