Miley Cyrus is looking to spread hope and warmth to those stuck at home during the coronavirus outbreak
March 17, 2020, 6:00 PM
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LOS ANGELES -- From helping others cope to sheltering in place to canceling events, here's a look at some of the ways the entertainment industry is reacting to the spread of the new coronavirus, which most people recover from but can cause severe illness in the elderly and those with preexisting medical conditions.
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HOPE FOR THE HOMEBOUND
Miley Cyrus is looking to spread hope and warmth to those stuck at home during the coronavirus outbreak.
She announced Tuesday that every day this week she'll be appearing on Instagram Live for a talk show she's calling “ Bright Minded: Live with Miley.”
Her first guest on Monday was her own therapist, and her second on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. EDT will be Demi Lovato.
“These afternoon sessions are all about bringing light to a dark time, staying positive and overcoming stress during this pandemic,” Cyrus said in a statement. “They also offer hope and escapism, optimism and a way to stay connected while we all try to social distance. STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY!!!!! xoxo."
Cyrus is among many celebrities appearing and entertaining in novel ways on social media amid the pandemic.
Amy Adams and Jennifer Garner have read children's books on Instagram for a new charity they've begun called #SaveWithStories.
And singer Katharine McPhee and her music producer husband David Foster say they'll be giving short nightly concerts online.
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STONES STAYING OFF ROAD
The Rolling Stones are postponing their spring and summer tour because of the coronavirus outbreak.
The band announced on Tuesday morning that the No Filter tour, which had been planned to start in San Diego on May 8, will be rescheduled.
The Stones were set to visit some North American cities they haven't played in years, including Cleveland, St. Louis, Austin, Texas, Louisville, Kentucky, Charlotte, North Carolina, and Tampa, Florida.
Theirs is the latest and biggest of many tours to be postponed in recent days. On Monday, Elton John and the Foo Fighters delayed their tours.
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Associated Press entertainment writer Andrew Dalton and music editor Mesfin Fekadu contributed to this report.
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