30 April 2021 Archives

Lewis Hamilton Ready to Join Sports Social Media Boycott Against Racism

April 30, 2021April 30, 2021 News

World champion Lewis Hamilton said on Thursday he is ready to join this weekend’s widespread sports boycott of social media in a stand against racism even if Formula 1 is not convinced. “I think I probably will follow and support this weekend,” said Hamilton on the sidelines of the Portuguese Grand Prix. A coalition of football organisations including the English Football Association and Premier League revealed they would not post on their channels this weekend and the boycott has grown, with other sports bodies, sponsors and broadcasters joining in. On…

Tokyo Olympics Could Be Held Without Fans, Says Games Chief Seiko Hashimoto

April 30, 2021April 30, 2021 News

This summer’s virus-postponed Olympics could be held behind closed doors, Tokyo 2020 president Seiko Hashimoto told AFP on Friday, pledging to ensure the Games will be safe. Former Olympian Hashimoto said the Games could only be a success if organisers “completely protect” athletes and people in Japan, and that she is hopeful people will “be glad” the event went ahead. Overseas spectators have already been barred from the Games, and this week a decision on domestic fans was delayed until June, with organisers citing a new wave of infections in…

Third dose of COVID vaccine ‘likely’ needed within 1 year: Pfizer CEO

April 30, 2021April 30, 2021 News

Pfizer’s CEO Albert Bourla has said that COVID-19 vaccine recipients will “likely” need a third dose between six to 12 months after they’re fully vaccinated and suggested vaccinations for coronavirus could be needed every year. According to The Hill, Bourla made these remarks while speaking to CNBC’s Bertha Coombs at a CVS Health event that he predicts based on current data a “likely scenario” will involve the COVID-19 vaccine being administered to patients annually. Bourla said it “remains to be seen” how often any potential additional vaccines would be provided….

Worldwide impact of sex life during Lockdown: Report

April 30, 2021April 30, 2021 News

Sex life in lockdown: Lockdown significantly affected our health (for good and bad), our work and how we socialise. These consequences have been widely discussed, but far less attention has been given to the effect on our sex lives. Studies from around the world tell a similar story. Research conducted in India,Italy,Turkey,US,UK and Europe in 2020 all points to the decline in sex with partners as well as solo acts, directly attributed to lockdown. For most, pandemic-induced lockdowns created an atmosphere of uncertainty and fear. Many experienced unprecedented health-related anxiety, financial…

2021 – 93rd Oscar Awards: See the complete list of winners

April 30, 2021April 30, 2021 News

Unlike other awards shows during the COVID-19 pandemic, Hollywood’s biggest night was held in person, and televised live on ABC from the Dolby Theatre and Union Station in Los Angeles. All nominees and guests had to have a minimum of two COVID-19 PCR tests performed by the Academy’s vendor and a total of three tests in the week leading up to the telecast. Sunday night’s Oscar ceremony was historic in more ways than one, making the 441-day wait for the 93rd Academy Awards well worth it. “The Father” star Anthony…

STARS ON THE RED CARPET AT THE 93RD OSCAR AWARDS – 2021

April 30, 2021April 30, 2021 News

Celebs at the Academy Awards hit the red carpet in their brightest gowns giving us a glimpse of what to expect in a post-pandemic world. The 93rd Academy Awards are not only being held at two locations – the Union Station and the Dolby Theatre (which has been a venue for Oscars since 2001) – but also brought back an in-person red carpet. Unlike most award shows this, the Oscars had several attendees and so stars decided to use the opportunity to put their most fashionable foot forward at Hollywood’s big…