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This Video of Kate Middleton and Prince William’s Kids Clapping for Medical Employees Will Make Your Day


Kate Middleton and Prince William have been using their social media platforms to illuminate all the ways people can help the U.K. (and the world) fight the coronavirus pandemic. Of course, donating money and resources is essential and something everyone should try to do. And on top that, you can show your appreciation online for the medical employees working around the clock to keep everyone safe. One way people are doing this is by posting videos of themselves clapping and hashtagging #ClapForOurCarers. It’s a sweet, simple way to hat-tip the folks on the front lines of this crisis.

Middleton and Prince William got in on this on Thursday, March 26, posting a sweet video to Instagram of their children—Prince George, Prince Louis, and Princess Charlotte—clapping. They then specifically shouted out the U.K.’s publicly funded health care system, the National Health Service.

“To all the doctors, nurses, carers, GPs, pharmacists, volunteers and other NHS staff working tirelessly to help those affected by #COVID19: thank you.#ClapForOurCarers #ClapForCarers #ThankYouNHS #ClapForNHS,” the video’s caption reads.

See the adorable gesture for yourself, below:

The #ClapForOurCarers hashtag has completely swept the U.K. “Tonight I could hear 100’s of people in London clapping for our amazing NHS, the health and social workers and for every key worker putting their health at risk to provide vital services. There are countless heroes across the country, we’re grateful #ClapForNHS #ClapForOurCarers,” writer Tom Knight tweeted alongside a video of folks’ applause.

And here’s another powerful clip of #ClapForOurCarers in action:

Kate Middleton and Prince William actually visited the NHS last week. “The last few weeks, and more recent days have been understandably concerning with the continuing spread of coronavirus,” Prince William wrote in a statement posted to Instagram. “But it’s at times like this when we realise just how much the NHS represents the very best of our country and society–people from all backgrounds and walks of life with different experiences and skills, pulling together for the common good.”





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John Mayer Spoofed That Viral Celebrity ‘Imagine’ Video, and I Can’t Stop Laughing


Today’s little escape from the coronavirus comes in the form John Mayer spoofing the video of celebrities singing “Imagine” that went viral last week.

You know the video I’m talking about. Gal Gadot, Amy Adams, Kristen Wiig, and several other A-listers recorded themselves singing “Imagine” by John Lennon and spliced it into a super-cut. The intention was to lift people’s spirits during this hard time—and while they meant well, the stunt didn’t land properly. Social media backlash was swift, and everyone from Charli XCX to Trevor Noah took a shot at spoofing it.

But the award for best spoof, hands down, goes to John Mayer, who joked in a new Instagram video that he was approached about doing the video but thought the celebs wanted him to sing “Imagine” by Ariana Grande, not John Lennon. He then recorded himself belting some particularly funny lyrics on Grande’s song and intermixed it with the original “Imagine” super-cut. The result? Pure hilarity.

“Gal Gadot and a bevy of other celebrities released a rendition of John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ that went far and wide across the internet,” he said in his video. “She asked me to be a part of this and I totally misunderstood the assignment and thought they wanted me to sing ‘Imagine’ by Ariana Grande from her 2019 smash hit album Sweetener.” (Mayer mixed up his Grande facts right there. Sweetener actually came out in 2018, and the song “Imagine” is off her 2019 album Thank U, Next, but I’ll let it slide.)

Check his spoof for yourself, below.

Mayer has been serving up some excellent quarantine content lately. He has a weekly live show on IG called Current Mood that’s a must-watch. Other celebrities like Miley Cyrus and Katharine McPhee are also blessing us with periodic feel-good content. Keep it coming, pals. We need it.





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A New Video of Taylor Swift and Kanye West's ‘Famous’ Call Has Been Leaked


While many believed the ‘Famous’ feud between Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, and Taylor Swift to be an open-and-shut case, a new piece of evidence has been brought forward.

If, for some reason, you have no idea what that sentence means, allow me to fill you in. Back in April 2016, Kanye dropped the song “Famous,” which contained the lyrics “I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex / Why? I made that bitch famous.”

Swift immediately slammed the song, saying she felt disrespected and that he was trying to take credit for her accomplishments.

West insisted on Twitter that he had called Swift about the line and that she thought it was funny.

The moment at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards that started it all…

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That’s where things get crazy. In an interview with GQ, Kardashian revealed that she had a tape of their conversation. Swift’s rep didn’t refute the call, just that the country-pop singer hadn’t approved of being called a “bitch.”

Soon after, Kardashian released the tape on Snapchat, leading to massive social media attacks against Swift, which ultimately contributed to Swift’s year-long self-exile from the music industry and another infamous tune, “Look What You Made Me Do.”

In Swift’s 2020 documentary, Miss Americana, Swift opened up about how the backlash affected her. “When people decided I was wicked and evil and conniving and not a good person,” she said to her mom, “that was the one that I couldn’t really bounce back from because my whole life was centered around it.”

“I’ve been doing this for 15 years and I’m tired,” Swift continued. “I’m just tired of the…it feels like it’s more than music now. Most days I’m okay, but…it just gets loud sometimes.”

Taylor Swift and Kim Kardashian West attend the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards

Taylor Swift and Kim Kardashian at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards.

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This Video of a Mom Trying to Buy Diapers During the Coronavirus Pandemic Is Heartbreaking


As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic goes on, individual stories about how the changes in American life—from school and business closings to lost wages and social distancing—are affecting families are starting to surface.

Experts and government officials at the local, state, and federal levels have continued to warn Americans about hoarding food and supplies, but many store shelves are empty as people try to plan for being stuck at home. However, when you over-buy and stock your home with things you don’t need quite yet—others may go without. And that’s exactly what happened to Lauren Whitney, a mom whose TikTok video about trying to buy diapers for her child went viral.

After trying a few stores, Whitney recorded a video of herself in tears at Walmart when she couldn’t find the diapers she needed. “To all you crazy people buying out all the diapers, how am I supposed to diaper my child if I can’t afford 20 at a time like you can?” she said. It’s truly heartbreaking and a snapshot of what a lot people across the country may be feeling during an incredibly uncertain time on so many levels.

“In the moment when I was filming the clip, I was feeling stress, frustration, and fear for my family,” Whitney tells Glamour. “It had been a bad week for me and seeing the shelves bare was the straw that broke me.”

Many on social media were quick to offer words of support.

In a follow-up video, Whitney said she was thankful to everyone who offered to help. “We’re okay,” she said. “We’re not the richest of people, of course, but we’re not destitute.”



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This Eerie Video Shows Italians Sharing What They Would Have Told Themselves 10 Days Ago About the Coronavirus


As the coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads in America, many experts and civilians are looking to Italy as possible glimpse of what our future might hold. That country is currently on lockdown with residents only allowed to leave their homes for absolutely necessary reasons in an effort to slow down the spread of COVID-19.

As of Monday, March 16, the total number of coronavirus cases in Italy was 27,980, up 3,000 from just the day before. Some experts believe Italy is about 10 days ahead of the United States in this ever-evolving situation, which is one of the reasons many states and cities are restricting movement by citizens and closing schools, restaurants, and bars.

In a new video released by the CDC, Italian residents of all ages were asked to film messages to themselves from 10 days ago. What would they told their past selves about the virus’s spread, the ways that life would so drastically change, and what they could have done differently had they known what today would look like?

Their messages are sobering, to say the least, as Italians describe their transitions from normal daily life to quarantine and warn others about not taking the pandemic seriously by continuing to go out just for fun.

Take a look:

“A huge mess is about to happen.”

“The worst case scenario? That’s exactly what will happen.”

“A whole nation stuck at home. Didn’t see that coming, uh?”

“There are currently kids our age intubated and in intensive care.”

“We’ve seen worrisome videos from France and the U.S. of people not taking this thing seriously. This issue is more serious than most of the world believes.”

“You’ll realize that just being able to breathe air in your own house—it’s something you should already be grateful for.”

Watch the full video for yourself below:

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As this crisis in America continues to evolve and shift, it’s important to listen to guidance of the scientists and doctors who are telling us to stay home as much as is possible. And perhaps take a cue from Italians, too, who know better than us what’s coming next.



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Dakota Johnson's Architectural Digest House Tour Video Is the Only Thing Keep Me Calm Right Now


The world feels like the 2011 movie Contagion right now, with coronavirus fear at an all-time high. But one thing is keeping me calm: Dakota Johnson’s Architectural Digest house tour.

Let me paint you a picture: Last night I was at the grocery store, stocking up on cereal and cans of chili I’ll never eat because it feels like we could be quarantined any day now. In the checkout line, a person with no less than 15 jars of peanut butter in their cart started yelling at the shopper behind me for leaving their buggy unattended. I started sweating and felt my heartbeat rise, but then I played this clip on a loop from Johnson’s house tour that I’d posted to my Instagram:

“I love limes,” Johnson says in the most pleasantly hushed tone, pointing to a giant bowl of the most beautiful limes I’ve ever seen. “I love them. They’re great. I love them so much.”

Instantly, all the yelling and peanut butter and apocalyptic vibes melted away. “Wow, she’s right. Limes are great,” I thought to myself. “I wish I was a lime right now: shiny and green and sleeping in a bowl on Dakota Johnson’s kitchen counter.”

Watching Johnson’s house tour is the best vacation you’ll ever take. Even a real vacation where, like, you go to a beach can’t hold a candle to it. It’s a truly transformative experience. You’re instantly transported to a bamboo and crushed mohair (???)-covered world where your biggest problem is what artwork you want to stare at: the wax mushroom or the photo of Johnson’s grandma with one—one—of her tigers.

It’s a world where your delicate and expensive chairs that are not meant to be outside sit by your pool because, “Who cares?” A world where you have a table made from the wood of Winston Churchill’s yacht that no one uses. You have a lemon tree and an orange tree. Crystals the size of toddlers. A People’s Choice Award. This is nirvana. Nothing can hurt you here—not tax season, not Ellen DeGeneres, and certainly not the coronavirus.

For these 10 minutes, you can pretend you actually are Dakota Johnson, gliding around your all-green kitchen, not knowing what a teacup saucer is. Your neighbors will complain that your bamboo trees are too high, but that’s OK because you’re Dakota Johnson. You can tell them to “shove it.”

In this world, there are no rules: just perfect bangs, antique pianos, and a table maybe owned by Ryan Murphy, the former keeper of the house. Trust me: You need this escape right now. It’s a thing you won’t even realize you needed until you watch it. Check out the video, below, and when you’re done come talk to me. Aren’t you calmer? Happier? Ready to take on this pandemic with the enthusiasm Dakota Johnson has for 1stdibs? I thought so.

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