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LONDON — Quarantine brought opportunities to Dev Patel’s front yard. From a safe distance, the British actor was able to enjoy both his birthday and his relationship with India without leaving his L.A. home.

NEW YORK — Colombian superstar J Balvin says he is recovering after battling the coronavirus.

NEW YORK — Civil rights activist Ruby Bridges has written a children's book with a candid telling of the past and positive message for the future, inspired by the Black Lives Matter protests.

NEW YORK — The author of the million-selling self-help book “The Secret” is aiming even higher with her next work. Rhonda Byrne's “The Greatest Secret” is coming out Nov. 24, HarperOne announced Friday.

NEW YORK — Michael Cohen's memoir about President Donald Trump will be released Sept. 8 by Skyhorse Publishing, which confirmed the news Thursday to The Associated Press.

NEW YORK — Apple and Google dropped the popular game Fortnite from their app stores after the game’s developer introduced a direct payment plan that bypasses their platforms.

Imagine taking a little pill that could make you strong and vibrant, one that basically unlocks your yearning potential. No, not that pill. Get your mind out of the gutter.

NEW YORK — It's baby No. 3 for John Legend and Chrissy Teigen. The couple revealed they are expecting in Legend's new video for the song “Wild," which premiered Thursday and features Teigen and Legend holding her baby bump at the end of the clip.

LOS ANGELES — Spicoli is making a virtual return to Ridgemont High to raise money for a pair of non-profit groups.

Sylvie Simmons, “Blue On Blue” (Compass Records) Respected music journalist Sylvie Simmons' second album, “Blue On Blue,” is an intimate collection of sweet songs about romance, regret, experience and hope.