Japan’s Ken Shimura Infected by Coronavirus, ‘God of Cinema’ Filming Halted

being targeted by the World's Scariest Man, it seems The Rock is more interested in a much calmer pursuit - namely curling. Like most of us at around this time every four years, The Rock - real name Dwayne Johnson - has been gripped by the sport, which sees teams launch stones on a sheet of ice before chasing after them with brooms. Except they're not stones, they're rocks, something that The Rock only learned after American broadcaster NBC photoshopped his face onto one and tweeted it out on Wednesday afternoon.

Stranger Things star is only just celebrating her 18th birthday today (February 19).Most know her as Eleven from the Netflix smash hit, which is set to return for a fourth season this year, but she's featured in a number of TV shows and films during her nine-year career.While she keeps her life off-screen mostly private, she gives glimpses into her day-to-day on social media – and she's dating the son of a rock music legend.Millie proves a star-studded life isn't always rosy though, as she's also gone through a battle with anxiety and lost the hearing in one ear.To celebrate her big day, Daily Star is taking a look at her life away from the cameras.Millie Bobby Brown is dating Jake Bongiovi, the son of rock music icon Jon Bon Jovi.Jacob Hurley Bongiovi is 19, and the duo made their romance public in June last year.They started rumours of a relationship a few weeks earlier though, when they were pictured together on Jake's Instagram.He called her his "BFF" at the time, while she responded with a unicorn emoji.Since then they've managed to keep things going despite her busy work schedule, and Millie shared a cute photo of them together on Christmas Day last year, writing: "Happy holidays."They haven't shared any pictures together more recently, but Jake was in the UK at the end of January judging from his Instagram, which featured a classic red phone box.In the past, Millie dated England rugby star Jason Robinson's son Joseph, and social media star Jacob Sartorius.Millie made her on-screen debut in 2013, playing Young Alice in two episodes of Once Upon a Time in Wonderland.Since then, her stardom has skyrocketed, mainly thanks to her landing the role of supernatural Eleven in Netflix's Stranger Things.She's starred in a

Valentine’s Day gifts, The Taliban “destroyed flowers and popped balloons” in the streets of Kabul. Enforcers from Afghanistan’s Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice (MoPVPV) raided flower shops in the capital Kabul, enforcing the hardline Islamic republic’s new rules.

Prince William and Kate Middleton are being pushed to the front of the Royal Family as they embark on a series of overseas tours, according to a royal commentator.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge already have a busy start to the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year with several visits to other countries.William has already been overseas with his first-ever visit to the United Arab Emirates for the Expo 2020 Dubai, as royal fans went wild for his photo next to a police supercar.Kate is also set for a rare solo tour overseas as she meets members of the Danish Royal Family in Copenhagen.There have also been reports that by March the couple will be on a third overseas visit but this time together.It has been expected to embark on the 12-day tour in March across Commonwealth nations, including Belize, Bahamas and Jamaica, according to the Express.According to reports, these Commonwealth visits are to strengthen the connections between these countries and the Royal Family following Barbados' decision to become independent.Royal commentator and deputy editor of Royal Central Britanni Badger believes Kate and William being chosen for the task shows that the family have “trust” in them to be the face of the family as future king and queen.“I think they are putting more trust in them to be at the forefront,” Bitanni told the Daily Star.“With The Queen's age, she doesn't travel now, and Charles and Camilla are in their 70s.

Instagram earlier today to share her wardrobe mishap as she prepared to present Football Focus.The BBC presenter admitted she’d forgotten to bring a second jumper as she showed off the issue to her Instagram followers.Earlier today, the star shared the problem with her 1.3 million followers on her Instagram Stories.Appearing in a short clip, the star was left giggling as she reached up her arm to show the issue.Wearing a purple jumper dress, Alex revealed it had torn and left a hole in the armpit.In the video, she can be heard saying: “I’ve got a problem with my jumper today.”She then motioned for her fans to “shh” about the mishap.Alex captioned the clip: “I didn’t bring a spare jumper to set today.“Oh nooooo [laughing face emoji]” sic.“See if you can spot it on the show.”She also posted a photo of her getting her microphone put on as she shared a glimpse of her full look.The star looked fantastic in her purple ribbed jumper dress, which runs to mid calf.The gown is fastened with a zip running all the way up her front.She accessorised the look with black strappy heels.Alex captioned the snap: “Work time.”Every Saturday at midday, the former footballer hosts Football Focus on BBC One.She took over the job from Dan Walker last year, and has won rave reviews as its host.Today the star is joined by Ashley Williams and Nedum Onuoha to host.The team will be previewing a big weekend of football as well as interviewing stars.Alex Scott will be chatting to Antonio Conte about his time so far at Tottenham.She’ll also speak to Liverpool’s Andrew Robertson and Everton’s Donny Van De Beek.Alongside this, viewers will be able to see a feature on Arbroath and their season so far.

EastEnders.The ex-EastEnders star, 30, played Lee Carter in the iconic BBC soap on and off between 2014 and 2020.Speaking exclusively to Daily Star at the Daily Mirror's People's Pet Awards, Danny said his time on EastEnders changed the way he saw soap actors forever.The star spilled on the soap ahead of its 37th anniversary today (February 19) - with almost 40 years since its first episode aired on February 19, 1985.Danny said: "I grew up watching soaps, my mum's a big fan. A lot of my family are.

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Ken Shimura, a popular comedian in Japan, has died after contracting the coronavirus, becoming the country's first known celebrity victim of the disease. He was 70.

Popular Japanese comedian Ken Shimura has died from the coronavirus, becoming Japan's first known celebrity victim of the disease. He was 70.Shimura, who attracted fans of all generations with his slapstick comedy and funny faces that was inspired by American comedic icon Jerry Lewis, had been treated at a Tokyo hospital and died on Sunday, according to his agency, Izawa Office.He was diagnosed with pneumonia after contracting the coronavirus.

Beloved Japanese comedian Ken Shimura has passed away a week after contracting the coronavirus. He was 70.

Japanese comedian Ken Shimura, who was hospitalized last week after being infected with the novel coronavirus, has died. He was 70.

Ken Shimura has become the  first Japanese celebrity to die from coronavirus aged 70.

Japanese comedian Ken Shimura has died aged 70 from pneumonia after contracting coronavirus.

Ken Shimura, a comedian who was a fixture on Japanese television for decades, died on Sunday evening from the coronavirus, the Japanese media reported Monday. He was 70, and immediately before his illness had been set for his first starring role in a feature film.

Japanese comedian Ken Shimura has died from coronavirus.

Japanese comedy icon Ken Shimura has tested positive for the new coronavirus, his agency said Wednesday in Tokyo. The 70-year-old actor and comedian was hospitalized last Friday for what was thought to be a severe case of pneumonia.