Mad magazine illustrator Mort Drucker dies at 91
One of Mad Magazine's most loved and enduring illustrators has died. 
Celeb chefs unite to feed hungry, help bleeding restaurants
Chef Jose Andres' organization has served more than 750,000 meals across America since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. 
Working at home tests family atmosphere of TV morning shows
Morning TV shows thrive on creating the illusion of family, creating chummy teams you wouldn't mind sharing a cup of coffee with. Liberty University pressing charges against journalists
Liberty University in Virginia is pressing trespassing charges against two journalists who worked on stories questioning the evangelical college's decision to remain partially open during the coronavirus epidemic. 
Allen Garfield, elite '70s character actor, dies at 80
Allen Garfield, the veteran character actor who was a vital player in classic 1970s films like “The Conversation” and “Nashville,” has died. 'Saturday Night Live' to air show, observe social distancing
“Saturday Night Live” will be back on the air this weekend with a show that abides by social distancing rules. 
Bocelli: It's not a concert for coronavirus, it's a prayer
Andrea Bocelli will sing at the Duomo of Milan on Easter Sunday sending a message of love and hope to the world during the coronavirus pandemic, but the Italian tenor says it’s not a concert. 
Feds deny claims of misconduct in college admissions case
Federal prosecutors are denying allegations that investigators deliberately withheld and fabricated evidence to entrap actress Lori Loughlin, her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, and other prominent parents charged with cheating the college admissions process. Author Jason Reynolds offers online projects for kids
Author Jason Reynolds, the country’s ambassador for young people’s literature, had expected his work to keep him on the road. Celebrated singer-songwriter John Prine has died at 73
Singer-songwriter John Prine has died at 73. Former Fox execs stay free on $15M bond each in soccer case
Two former 21st Century Fox executives have been allowed to remain free on $15 million bonds. 
Boxing glove and painted trays: A look at gifts from Trump
President Donald Trump has some eclectic taste in offering gifts to world leaders. 
'Full House,' Broadway producer Thomas Miller dies at 79
The producer of a string of TV hits including “Full House” and its sequel “Fuller House” has died. 
BET plans all-star coronavirus special; Broadway stays dark
DJ Khaled, Charlie Wilson, Chance the Rapper, Kirk Franklin, Fantasia and Melvin Crispell III are slated to perform in a special BET show that will assist people of color in dealing with the coronavirus. 
John Prine's wife remembers late singer, praises caregivers
The wife of celebrated singer-songwriter John Prine says she was able to sit with her husband in the last hours of his life. 
7 Essential tracks from John Prine, folk music's Mark Twain
Some people, the songs just come out of them. 
Czech glass artist Jaroslava Brychtova dies at 95
Jaroslava Brychtova, a Czech glass artist whose sculptures and other works created together with her late husband Stanislav Libensky won international recognition, has died. 
Prize-winning reporter writes book on Melania Trump
A Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for The Washington Post has written an unauthorized biography of first lady Melania Trump. Hal Willner, longtime 'Saturday Night Live' staple, has died
Hal Willner, a music producer and longtime “Saturday Night Live” music supervisor, has died. 
Winfrey chooses "Hidden Valley Road" for book club
As the coronavirus spread around the country, Oprah Winfrey briefly considered holding off on book club choices.
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