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Weekly Entertainment News Wrap — Coronavirus and Scandals

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Janet Di Lauro

An update on Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson’s coronavirus scare; The Bachelor wraps and it’s a two-night train wreck; and a top actress speaks out on Harvey Weinstein’s sentence… Here’s what you missed this past week in entertainment news.

Entertainment News: Coronavirus Hits Hollywood Couple

The nation was shocked by the news that Hollywood darlings Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson tested positive for the coronavirus. The couple’s son, Chet, issued an update on his parents’ condition.

The coronavirus has also taken its toll on the entertainment industry. Find out what has happened in Hollywood and everywhere else as far as shows wrapping up, cancellations, and more.

Bachelor Bombshells
The two-part finale of The Bachelor had fans on the edge of their seats. Here’s what went down on night one.

Meanwhile, night two of Peter Weber’s stunning season-ending episode culminated with a proposal. But was it to the wrong woman? Relive Pilot Pete’s wild finale ride via this recap. Find out what went down and the two women involved in the madness. Yet all of that changed, which Pete revealed two days later.

Mariska Hargitay Addresses Weinstein Sentence

Harvey Weinstein was finally sentenced after being found guilty of two felony assault charges. Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay (Olivia) shared her thoughts on his punishment.

Feldman’s Accusations
Corey Feldman’s documentary, (My) Truth: The Rape of 2 Coreys, was finally released. In it, the actor claims Charlie Sheen abused his close friend, Corey Haim.

Making An Impact
Empire cast members spoke out about the show’s social impact. And it’s no surprise that Taraji P. Henson, who plays Cookie, was one of the strongest voices.

Plus, here’s a video clip from Empire’s most recent episode. It includes a toast — to divorce.

Helping the Homeless
Former NCIS star Pauley Perrette took action to help the homeless during the recent California rainstorms. Find out what the charitable actress did.

Entertainment News: Legendary Actor Passes

Max von Sydow, star of Games of Thrones and The Exorcist star passed away. The actor was 90.

Romances Gone Wrong
Long before he was making beautiful music with Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton was married to country star Miranda Lambert. But their union quickly fell apart.

I Love Lucy stars and real-life husband and wife, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, where Hollywood darlings, who ended up divorcing. Meanwhile, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, who met on the set of Cleopatra, had one of the most tumultuous relationships of all time.

Woody Allen and Mia Farrow’s marriage stunned fans. No one was surprised when it ultimately fell apart. And Dylan McDermott and Maggie Q were together for years until they finally decided to go their separate ways.

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