With the number of COVID-19 cases doubling every three days to surpass 5,000, French President Emmanuel Macron has declared a state of total lockdown, shutting the country's borders to halt the virus's spread.   Addressing the nation on Monday night, Macron characterized the situation as a wartime scenario, announcing a 15-day lockdown commencing at midday on Tuesday, during which 100,000 police officers would enforce movement restrictions.   Macron expressed, "Movements will be very strongly reduced" for the next 15 days, asserting that such stringent measures have never been necessary during peacetime in French history. He added, "You will no longer be able to see your loved ones... or continue your daily routine." While impacting around 67 million...

"Game of Thrones" star Kristofer Hivju shared on Monday, March 16, that he plans to self-quarantine after testing positive for coronavirus. The Norwegian actor, known for his role as Tormund Giantsbane on the HBO series, revealed this news in an Instagram post featuring his wife. While it's uncertain if his wife also has the virus, Hivju mentioned that his symptoms were mild. In his message, he stated: "Greetings from Norway! Sorry to say that I, today, have tested positive for COVID19, Corona virus. My familiy and I are self-isolating at home for as long as it takes. We are in good health - I only have mild symptoms of a cold." "There are people at higher risk for who this virus might be a devastating diagnosis, so I urge all of you to be extremely ca...

Daddy Showkey expressed his joy as his son Raymond turned 23, sharing heartfelt words and a collection of photos capturing his son's journey from birth to adulthood.   The veteran singer nostalgically shared images from Raymond's birth, childhood, and recent adulthood, along with a heartwarming video of their time together.   Expressing his emotions, he wrote, "Happy birthday to one of the nicest human beings I have ever seen, my son. I am very happy to be called Papa Ray! Ba Raymond! I cannot forget today."   In another post, he shared, "Happy birthday to my son. Today, 23 years ago, I became dad."               View this post on Inst...

Daddy Showkey marked his son's 23rd birthday with heartwarming words and a collection of photos featuring his son from infancy to adulthood.   The music icon shared snapshots ranging from the time his son Raymond was born, through his childhood, to recent images of him as a grown man.   He also posted an endearing video of their father-son bonding time during a car ride.   He began with, "Happy birthday to one nicest human being I have ever seen, my son. I am very happy to be called Papa Ray! Ba Raymond! I cannot forget today."   In another post, he wrote: " Happy birthday to my son. Today 23 years ago, I became dad."         ...

Malika Haqq has welcomed her first child, as confirmed through her recent Instagram announcement.   The reality star, who shares a close friendship with Khloe Kardashian, revealed that she gave birth on March 14.   She posted a picture depicting three hands - two adult hands and a baby's hand - alongside the caption: "Ace Flores 3.14.2020."     Haqq had initially shared her pregnancy news in September 2019, revealing that she was expecting a child with her ex-boyfriend, O.T Genasis.   Genasis also celebrated the birth of their child by posting a photo of the newborn along with the words: "Ace. I love you 03.14.20."      

The generous act of Ryan Reynolds and his wife Blake Lively has seen them donate $1 Million to food banks amid the Coronavirus crisis. The couple, known for their philanthropy, made the announcement through an Instagram post. Reynolds mentioned that their donation would support Feeding America and Food Banks Canada, two organizations working tirelessly to assist the most vulnerable individuals affected by the pandemic. Expressing his thoughts on Instagram, Reynolds stated, "Covid-19 has brutally impacted older adults and low income families. Blake and I are donating $1 million to be split between Feeding America and Food Banks Canada. If you can give, these orgs need our help." "Take care of your bodies and hearts...

The amusing WhatsApp updates were shared by a young boy after his elder brother refused to lend him money, sparking amusement among Twitter users. Twitter user @igweSWIFT showcased the comical WhatsApp status updates posted by his younger brother, who resorted to indirect jabs after being denied 12,000 Naira by his older sibling. The screenshots quickly went viral, with DJ Cuppy and Dremo responding and pledging to provide the money to the younger brother. See the screenshots below.

The decision has been made by European Union countries to prohibit non-essential travel from all foreign nations for a duration of one month, after Europe has become the epicentre for the coronavirus. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, has proposed this restriction which will prevent all non-essential travel into the 26-nation Schengen free travel area. These countries include Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. At a press conference, Ms. von der Leyen emphasized that UK citizens, being European citizens, will not face any restrictions on traveling...