Tom Hanks doesn’t think the pandemic will kill movie theaters
In an interview to promote his latest movie, News of The World, Tom Hanks predicted that the coronavirus pandemic will not spell the end for …
Andy Meek is a reporter based in Memphis who has covered media, entertainment, and culture for over 20 years. His work has appeared in outlets including The Guardian, Forbes, and The Financial Times, and he’s written for BGR since 2015. Andy's coverage includes technology and entertainment, and he has a particular interest in all things streaming.
Over the years, he’s interviewed legendary figures in entertainment and tech that range from Stan Lee to John McAfee, Peter Thiel, and Reed Hastings.
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If your favorite TV show is on this list, it was one of the worst of 2020
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You’ll love this brilliant stimulus check idea that would get you an extra $400
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You have to watch this Italian crime drama coming to HBO Max next month
After a long wait, a new season of the critically acclaimed Italian crime drama Gomorrah is coming to the US in January, thanks to HBO …
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Dr. Fauci says this is how you can tell whether you have ‘long COVID’
“Long COVID” is the label that’s been affixed to a strange and mysterious condition associated with the coronavirus pandemic that has bedeviled many people who …
Every iPhone owner needs to check out the company’s new security guide
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This is what could keep you out of the hospital if you catch COVID-19
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My state is one of the worst for COVID-19 cases thanks to total government ineptitude
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Somebody asked Dr. Fauci which COVID vaccine he’d get, and here’s what he said
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These leaked COVID-19 emails from the Trump administration are truly horrifying
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The hottest Netflix series right now did something that’s never been done before
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CDC recommends seeking emergency help for any of these COVID symptoms
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