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Patti LuPone declares she 'will never watch' Taylor Swift Cats movie as she 'hated' stage musical

She may have ended her feud with Andrew Lloyd Webber. But Patti LuPone did not mince words when discussing his smash hit musical Cats on Watch What Happens Live this Monday.




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Taylor Swift's boyfriend Joe Alwyn shares precious snap of her famous blue-eyed cat Benjamin Button

It seems Joe Alwyn is enduring coronavirus lockdown with girlfriend Taylor Swift and her many cats. The London born actor, 29, shared a series of snaps to his Instagram stories on Wednesday.




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Taylor Swift makes a cheeky reference to her 22 music video with doe-eyed quarantine selfie

Miss Americana Taylor Swift is just as bored as you and me.




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JoJo reveals how Taylor Swift supported her amid similar professional crisis in battle with label

The Leave (Get Out) singer, 29, recalled an experience she shared with the Grammy-winner amid her longtime battle with her former label.




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Taylor Swift shares a glimpse of her life with Joe Alwyn as they pose with identical wine glasses

The ten-time Grammy winner, 30, shared a laid-back shot wearing minimal make-up, olive trousers and a sold-out knit sweater, featuring an allover daisy pattern on Thursday.




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Taylor Swift to release an exclusive concert special with behind-the-scenes moments

The singer is set to release an exclusive concert special filmed in Paris last September 2019 on ABC on Sunday.




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The Voice favourite Sam Perry says he doesn't think he can win

Controversial favourite on The Voice Sam Perry has said he doesn't think Australia is ready for a loop artist to win the show's grand final on Sunday night.




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Meghan Markle will 'play matchmaker for Delta Goodrem', claims magazine

Delta Goodrem's struggling love life is about to receive a Royal intervention courtesy of the Duchess of Sussex, it has been reported.




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The Voice Australia's Sam Perry says there's no feud with Boy George

The feud between Boy George and Kelly Rowland over vocal looper Sam Perry gripped fans throughout season seven of The Voice Australia.




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Australian Idol star Lee Harding wants to distance himself from his Wasabi days on The Voice

His hit single Wasabi spent 22 weeks in the ARIA charts after he placed who placed fourth on Australian Idol in 2005.




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The Masked Singer's Darren McMullen says the secrecy 'annoyed' his family

Former The Voice host Darren McMullen unveiled himself as the prawn during The Masked Singer on Monday night.   




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Kelly Rowland refuses to compare herself to men on The Today Show ahead of Royal Randwick in Sydney

Kelly Rowland has revealed who she thinks is the greater gender as she reveals: 'Women are greater than men.'




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Delta Goodrem attends Kanye West's Jesus Is King party and Sunday service

It's been a busy year for Delta Goodrem with The Voice Australia and preparing for the upcoming release of her third fragrance.




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Love Island Eoghan Murphy reveals he wants to audition for The Voice, the Bachelor AND Home and Away

 He's the Irish Jason Momoa lookalike who is known for flaunting his bulging biceps and six-pack abs on Love Island Australia.




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Eurovision hopeful Jack Vidgen celebrates his 23rd birthday by licking an X-rated gift 

He's the Eurovision hopeful who celebrated his 23rd birthday on Friday.




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Delta Goodrem pays emotional tribute to The Voice star Natasha Stuart

Delta Goodrem has shared a touching tribute to The Voice star Natasha Stuart, after she tragically lost her battle with breast cancer aged 43.




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Kelly Rowland celebrates her 39th birthday as she begins filming The Voice Australia blind auditions

Kelly Rowland turned 39 on Tuesday, and she celebrated with a simple breakfast. 




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Delta Goodrem's 'stalker' wrote her hundeds of poems before going to her home on Valentines Day

James Lafferty, 47, was arrested outside the singer's Sydney CBD unit on Saturday and charged with stalking after pleading for Delta Goodrem to come outside for two days.




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Jack Vidgen lives it up at Gays Ahoy yacht party on Sydney Harbour with Roxy Jacenko

Jack Vidgen started the Mardi Gras 2020 celebrations early on Saturday afternoon. 




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Married At First Sight fans praise Hayley Vernon's best friend Bek

Hayley Vernon and David Cannon's relationship turned sour on Monday night's episode when they bickered over their 'constant confrontations'.




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Reliance Jio vs Airtel vs Vodafone Idea best 3GB data per day plans

Over 600 million users in India rely on mobile data to connect to the internet, while only 19 million households have a broadband connection.With India under a 21-day lockdown, mobile data has come to the rescue of nearly half of the country’s population.While all three telcos have high FUP plans, Airtel and Vodafone Idea offer better value for money as compared to Jio.India is currently under a 21-day nationwide lockdown to control the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic. While the lockdown is scheduled to end on April 14, there have been reports that several state governments want to extend the lockdown.With people stuck at home, their internet usage has gone up over the past few days, be it for remote working, online classes or entertainment. Over 630 million users in India rely on mobile




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Augmented Reality is the next big thing for brands: Frooti, OnePlus, TATA and other brands are leading the way

Augmented reality has shown great promise in the mobile ad space, along with the gaming industry.Brands like Frooti, OnePlus, Godrej and Tata have been quick to incorporate AR into effective mobile-led ad campaigns that have proven to enhance user engagement.Vishal Rupani, Co-founder and CEO, mCanvas, walks us through some of the best examples of brands using AR to their advantage.Augmented reality (AR) has become a buzzword in the online tech space. Almost everyone has heard of Pokémon GO, the AR mobile game. But the innovation isn’t exclusive to the gaming industry. It has shown great promise even in the mobile ad space, and brands have been quick to incorporate AR into mobile-led ad campaigns that have proven to enhance user engagement. We’ll let these examples do the talking. Here are




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I tried the ZTE Red Magic 5G, a phone made for gamers — its fast screen refresh rate makes playing action-packed games a joy, but it's not without weaknesses

When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.The ZTE Nubia Red Magic 5G is an enormous, extremely powerful, niche gaming phone that offers impressive specs at a very reasonable price.We played several different games for hours on the Red Magic 5G, and it was a joy to play with, thanks to its 144Hz refresh rate.Based on our testing, the phone also won a place in our guide to the best gaming phones.Beyond games, we tested the camera and other features to see if the Red Magic 5G can serve you just as well as a normal smartphone.Although its performance impresses and the price offers real value, there are some weaknesses here that may give you pause — unless you're an avid gamer.While you can use any smartphone to play games, we've seen a rise in niche




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Paytm is doubling down on e-sports as it launches another online tournament — this time with Garena’s Free Fire

Paytm First Games has launched into another esports parternship with Garena.PFG will be hosting its very first Free Fire India Solos (FFIS) tournament in May and June.The platform has been adding nearly 75,000 players on its gaming arm on a daily basis during the lockdown period.If you’re a fan of multiple battle royale games that you can win by being the last man standing, then you’ve probably heard of Garena’s Free Fire. Paytm First Games (PFG) is now going to host its first Free Fire India Solos (FFIS) tournament on its platform in May and June.“The action-packed tournament is going to be a tremendous opportunity for Indian gamers to compete at a national level,” said Sudhanshu Gupta, the chief operating officer (COO) of PFG.Known for being the gaming avenue where you can play games and




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Motorola's new $1,000 Edge Plus phone comes with a headphone jack, 5G connectivity, and a 108-megapixel camera — you can get it on May 14




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How to share a Dropbox folder in 3 different ways

If you share a Dropbox folder, your recipients can download and use any files stored in that folder. You can share a folder from a browser, your PC desktop, or the Dropbox mobile app. You can share a folder through email or by sharing a generated link to the folder.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more storiesDropbox solves many common problems related to file sharing. For example, if you have a folder full of files that you need to make available to other people, now you can send a single link, and your recipients will have easy access. You can even add additional files to the folder, and they'll be able to download the files as needed. Sharing a Dropbox file, whether you're doing it from your browser, computer, or the mobile app, is a pretty similar process. Those sharing from their




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Oklahoma is beginning to reopen today. Its small business owners are struggling to choose between their financial and personal health.

Oklahoma begins a multi-phase reopening of state businesses on Friday.Small business owners are feeling the pressure of unpaid bills — and the risk of infection — as they await government loans and support funds."Everyone is cautious about opening," one small business owner told Business Insider.Another said: "I want to go back to work tomorrow. I'm tired of this."Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Small-business owner Sandra Dickson faces a seemingly impossible choice.A massage therapist in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Dickson is among the 20.6% of Americans who are jobless. She opened a beauty and wellness spa just weeks before the coronavirus pandemic. It's been shut down for at least as long as it was open. In that time, Dickson has "received no income," she told Business Insider.




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Small business loan applications to resume Monday after Trump signs new $484 billion package into law

President Trump signed into law a $484 billion coronavirus relief bill that includes another $310 billion in funds designed to provide relief to small businesses.The Small Business Administration will resume accepting loan applications through the Paycheck Protection Program on April 27.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.President Donald Trump signed into law a $484 billion coronavirus relief bill on April 24.The bill includes $310 billion in new funds for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which was put in place to provide aid for small businesses.According to a statement released by Jovita Carranza, administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA), and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, the SBA will begin accepting PPP loan applications again on Monday, April




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US banks made a quick $10 billion in 2 weeks by processing small businesses loans from the government, says report

US banks earned $10 billion in two weeks processing the loans from the government scheme to protect small businesses from financial ruin during the coronavirus crisis, according to an NPR report.The rescue plan worth $349 billion offered businesses loans of up to $10 million to thousands of US companies and were guaranteed by the federal Small Business Administration.The banks charged a transaction fee of 5% on loans worth less than $350,000, while on loans worth between $2 million - $10 million, the cost was 1%.The banks defended the massive windfall of loan transaction fees, saying that processing the loans involved complicated vetting procedures.Treasury Department guidelines are less rigorous than for regular loans, and the taxpayer provides the funding, so there is little risk for the




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Around half of all US workers can earn better pay collecting unemployment than getting regular salaries from their current jobs

Around half of all US workers can earn more money collecting unemployment instead of their current jobs.The federal government ramped up unemployment benefits by $600 a week until the end of June, bringing the average weekly total to $978 a week — or $20 more than what many workers earned before the pandemic.Labor experts said the generous benefits are helping keep people home and tamping down the spread of the virus, which is what they were designed to do.But it could complicate efforts by businesses to hire in the short-run.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Nearly half of all American workers are set to earn better pay from unemployment than their current jobs, according to The Wall Street Journal.Under the $2.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus law that Congress approved last




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Inside a Bay Area family's struggle to save their company during the coronavirus outbreak, as big businesses like Shake Shack beat them to government loans

The Elzarka family has owned Beninni, a men's formal wear store in Hayward, California, for 30 years. The shop was forced to shut down in the coronavirus lockdown, and has tried and failed to get government assistance loans through the coronavirus relief package.Shady Elzarka, whose dad founded the store, struggled to access either the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Emergency Advance (EIDL) and relief from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).Elzarka for weeks heard nothing from the Small Business Administration, through which he applied for an EIDL, or from Bank of America, where he applied for the PPP loan.Meanwhile much larger companies did not struggle to access government funding, some of which public pressure forced them to hand back.After Business Insider contacted Bank of America for




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'It's not what you think it is': The government's bailout loans are failing small businesses like mine, says Farmgirl Flowers' CEO

Christina Stembel founded her floral company, Farmgirl Flowers, in her dining room in 2010, using her personal savings and a cash-back credit card to cover business expenses.The company has since blossomed into a thriving startup that employed almost 200 staff members prior to the coronavirus.However, as the pandemic causes economic fallout worldwide, Stembel told Business Insider that the future of her company is uncertain.She said the process of applying for the first round of the Paycheck Protection Program, a government fund meant to help small businesses through the coronavirus pandemic, was frustrating and fruitless."I know that the intention of this program is to help small businesses, so let's change it to make sure this money does fall into the hands of small businesses," she said.Visit




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Wine businesses and smaller restaurants are getting creative to stay afloat, according to a master sommelier — but even as alcohol purchases boom the industry needs our support

Jonathan Ross is one of the 300 master sommeliers in the world: He is an educator for the Guild of Sommeliers, an examiner for the Court of Master Sommeliers, and sits on multiple wine investment advisory boards, as well as founded Micro Wines.He says that although the alcohol industry is booming for large retailers, small businesses are struggling to find ways to stay afloat.Many smaller retailers and restaurants are turning to creative ways of staying open, including virtual tastings, delivery, and designer happy hours.Support your local restaurants and wine sellers now if you want them to survive this lockdown period.Click here for more BI Prime stories.With a substantial amount of lockdown time under our belts, people around the world have found creative ways to remain social, active,




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Over 120 Atlanta restaurants say they are refusing to open their dining rooms even though Georgia is allowing them to do so

Some Georgia restaurants are pushing back against the state's loosened restrictions, saying it's still not safe to reopen.120 Atlanta-area restaurants joined forced to form the "#GAHospitalityTogether" initiative and released a statement committing to not reopening their dining rooms until it's safe to do so."We agree that it's in the best interests of our employees, our guests, our community and our industry to keep our dining rooms closed at this time," the statement reads.Still, some chain restaurants have already reopened their dining rooms this week.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Georgia allowed restaurants to reopen dining rooms on Monday, but some restaurants are pushing back against the idea that it's safe to do so.Over 120 Atlanta-area restaurants banded together




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Buffets were already on their way out. The coronavirus pandemic may have dealt them a final blow.

75564832Plagued by bankruptcy filings, food poisoning incidents, and millennial disdain, buffets were struggling well before the coronavirus pandemic began.From 1998 to 2017, the number of buffet restaurants decreased by 26% while the number of overall restaurants grew by 22%.That decline may well be made worse by trends that are accelerating across the food industry: towards faster, more convenient, to-go options.Buffets will also have the hardest time convincing diners that they're safe after the pandemic— and rebuilding consumer trust will be key to restaurants' recovery.But buffets may have a chance if they expand takeout and delivery options, and pivot to cafeteria-style service.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.The coronavirus pandemic has been devastating for restaurants




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The second round of the government's program to help small business is under way. This map shows where the money has gone so far.

The Paycheck Protection Program is a key component of the federal government's response to the economic devastation caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.After the initial $350 billion allocated for the small business loans at the heart of the program was exhausted in just two weeks, Congress appropriated an additional $320 billion in funding.A recent Small Business Administration report shows where that second round of funding has gone so far.While the first round largely went to more rural states on a per-capita basis, much of the $175 billion from the second round that was dispersed as of May 1 has gone to larger, harder-hit states.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.The novel coronavirus has ravaged the US economy, with more than 33 million Americans filing for unemployment




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England's Six Nations PLAYER RATINGS: Maro Itoje and George Ford have shone

England beat Wales to seal the Triple Crown and keep their Six Nations title hopes alive. Here, Sportsmail's Nik Simon assesses the performances of Eddie Jones' players.




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Eddie Jones in talks over staying on as England boss until 2023

England were on course for their first Six Nations title since 2017 after Scotland stunned title favourites France at Murrayfield.




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Six Nations set for October 31 finale with England poised to take on Italy in 'Super Saturday' clash

The Six Nations title race is set to reach a delayed climax in October after France's clash with Ireland on Saturday became the third championship match to be postponed because of the coronavirus.




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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Six Nations delay could trip up the French

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: My gut instinct was to call a halt to this year's Championship but the Six Nations committee are determined to bring it to a conclusion so let's respect that.




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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD pays tribute to his 1980 Grand Slam winning wonders

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I've never really reflected on the 1980 Grand Slam - you move on quickly in life and sport - and it has caught me by surprise that the 40th anniversary is upon us.




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Premiership Rugby clubs BLOCK plan to allow Saracens Itoje to play on loan at Racing 92 next season

Maro Itoje has had a one-year loan move to French side Racing 92 blocked by Premiership Rugby clubs after Saracens relegation from the English topflight.




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NIK SIMON'S GAIN LINE: Circling Sharks eye a move for Tigers' Jonny May

NIK SIMON'S GAIN LINE: Sale Sharks are waiting in the wings if England star Jonny May does not sign a new contract with Leicester Tigers. The former Gloucester winger has reached a stand-off.




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Saracens could AVOID relegation in doomsday scenario as a number of clubs could go bust

EXCLUSIVE: Saracens might be saved from Premiership relegation in a doomsday scenario where a clutch of clubs go bust due to a lack of income during the coronavirus chaos.




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English rugby in turmoil as Premiership players consider strike over proposed pay cuts

English rugby is in turmoil as players were being advised to consider strike action after Premiership clubs demanded swingeing pay cuts amid fears of impending financial disaster.




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Coronavirus UK: Jack Nowell willing to take pay cut to keep Exeter afloat

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: Only seven days ago, Jack Nowell still had a note in his diary earmarking this weekend as the time for him to return to Exeter's starting team.




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England star Billy Vunipola commits to stay at Saracens for season in the Championship

England international Billy Vunipola insists he is 'definitely staying' at Saracens and hopes to help the crisis-hit club secure an immediate return to the Gallagher Premiership.




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George Kruis fears he has played last Six Nations game for England

England lock George Kruis has admitted his frustration at seeing possibly his last Six Nations derailed but insists rugby players have not got it as bad as Olympic athletes.




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Eddie Jones agrees to take 25 per cent pay cut from £750,000-a-year salary

Eddie Jones has agreed to a pay cut 'in excess of 25 per cent' as part of the RFU's attempts to off-set the financial impact of the coronavirus outbreak, which has led to a shut-down of the rugby season.




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Billy Vunipola confirms he will STAY at Saracens despite relegation over breach of salary cap rules

Billly Vunipola has ended speculation about his future by confirming that he will stay at Saracens next season, despite their demotion to the Championship.