#PopVultures Ep 23: Celebrity missteps, reactions as coronavirus paralyses Hollywood and Asia

23:26 mins

Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.

This week, the #PopVultures delve once again into the global Covid-19 pandemic that has paralysed entertainment in Hollywood and Asia.

With the coronavirus now ravaging North America and Europe, celebrities in the West are reacting but unfortunately, some of them have become mired in controversy for their thoughtless comments and ignorant behaviour such as High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens and NBA player Rudy Gobert. Some celebrities like Tom Hanks and Idris Elba have also tested positive for Covid-19, though that is causing controversy. Many of them managed to get tested without showing symptoms, even as frontline healthcare workers have been denied testing.

Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo dissect why the public are so riled up with celebrity missteps in the time of coronavirus, why celebrities like Chris Martin and Hilary Duff deserve praise, and contemplate how the entertainment industry at large will be affected by the virus.

Finally, they offer some entertainment recommendations for those staying home and practising social distancing.

Produced by: Jan Lee & Yeo Sam Jo

Edited by: Penelope Lee

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Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian

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#PopVultures Ep 23: Celebrity missteps, reactions as coronavirus paralyses Hollywood and Asia
23:26 mins
Synopsis: A podcast by The Straits Times that examines all the ins and outs of pop culture, be it Asian entertainment or Hollywood.
This week, the #PopVultures delve once again into the global Covid-19 pandemic that has paralysed entertainment in Hollywood and Asia.
With the coronavirus now ravaging North America and Europe, celebrities in the West are reacting but unfortunately, some of them have become mired in controversy for their thoughtless comments and ignorant behaviour such as High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens and NBA player Rudy Gobert. Some celebrities like Tom Hanks and Idris Elba have also tested positive for Covid-19, though that is causing controversy. Many of them managed to get tested without showing symptoms, even as frontline healthcare workers have been denied testing.
Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo dissect why the public are so riled up with celebrity missteps in the time of coronavirus, why celebrities like Chris Martin and Hilary Duff deserve praise, and contemplate how the entertainment industry at large will be affected by the virus.
Finally, they offer some entertainment recommendations for those staying home and practising social distancing.
Produced by: Jan Lee &amp; Yeo Sam Jo
Edited by: Penelope Lee
Follow more #PopVultures podcasts on:
Spotify: <a href="http://str.sg/otU9">http://str.sg/otU9 </a>
Apple Podcasts: <a href="http://str.sg/oyLi">http://str.sg/oyLi </a>
Google Podcasts: <a href="http://str.sg/oyLw">http://str.sg/oyLw </a>
Playlist: <a href="https://str.sg/JiyK">https://str.sg/JiyK </a>
Website: <a href="http://str.sg/stpodcasts">http://str.sg/stpodcasts </a>
Feedback to: <a href="mailto:podcast@sph.com.sg">podcast@sph.com.sg </a>
<a href="mailto:janlee@sph.com.sg">janlee@sph.com.sg </a>
<a href="mailto:yeosamjo@sph.com.sg">yeosamjo@sph.com.sg </a>
Thank you for your support! ST &amp; BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian
Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5T

Synopsis: Our ALL-IN-ONE channel showcases our discussions on Singapore youth perspectives and social issues, geopolitics through an Asian lens, health, climate change, money, career, sports, pop culture and music. 

Follow our shows on your favourite audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify or even ST's app, which has a dedicated podcast player section.

Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis & The Straits Times, SPH Media Trust.

Synopsis: Our ALL-IN-ONE channel showcases our discussions on Singapore youth perspectives and social issues, geopolitics through an Asian lens, health, climate change, money, career, sports, pop culture and music. 
Follow our shows on your favourite audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify or even ST's app, which has a dedicated podcast player section.
Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis &amp; The Straits Times, SPH Media Trust.

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