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A VIRTUAL CAPITOL FOURTHIndependence Day 2020 will feature the usual bombs bursting in air — aka the national fireworks display — but without the audience oohs and aahs and live symphonic serenade from the lawn of the U.S. Capitol.

Loni Love made her drag debut on RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race. “I do think that they cheated me because they put me up against a pageant queen — that damn Vanessa Williams,” she jokes, adding “[it] was the most fantastic experience.”In fact, Williams, the former Miss America, did win, beating both Love and Tami Roman in dance and lip-sync challenges to earn $30,000 for her charity of choice, the Trevor Project.

Bette Midler and Gloria Estefan are among the stars taking part in the virtual AIDS Walk: Live From Home livestream show, in support of those affected by HIV and AIDS.The benefit event is being organised by AIDS Walk New York and AIDS Walk San Francisco bosses, in place of annual walks that are usually held on both sides of the U.S.Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this year’s event is to be a combined effort, with both teams coming together for a 90-minute online event, which will see appearances

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorAIDS Walk New York and AIDS Walk San Francisco are coming together for the first time to present “AIDS Walk: Live From Home.”The 90-minute virtual event will be livestreamed on July 19 and benefit New York’s GMHC and PRC in San Francisco.“Live From Home,” executive produced by Erich Bergen, will feature appearances and performances by Bette Midler, Gloria Estefan, Matt Bomer, Vanessa Williams, Laura Linney, Alan Cumming, Skylar Astin,

Desperate Housewives fans, rejoice! Over the weekend, the former cast members had a virtual reunion, where they caught up and chatted with each other in the comfort of their homes. It wasn't a Wisteria Lane gathering but it was a reunion nonetheless.

Felicity Huffman is still loved by her castmates. On Sunday night, Eva Longoria, Marcia Cross, Vanessa Williams, Dana Delany and Brenda Strong reunited on to raise money for The Actors Fund amid the coronavirus pandemic. The ABC dramedy ran from 2004 to 2012.

The cast of “Desperate Housewives” were the latest celebs to have a virtual reunion all in the name of a good cause.

Celebrities are doing everything they can in order to help others amid concerns over the coronavirus.

Celebrities are doing everything they can in order to help others amid concerns over the coronavirus.

By Greg Evans

Elle Lorraine — the lead of Justin Simien's Sundance-bound Bad Hair— has signed with WME.Lorraine stars in Simien's sophomore feature, which will premiere in the fest's genre-focused Midnight section, and also stars Lena Waithe, Vanessa Williams and Laverne Cox.Her other onscreen credits include an appearance on Netflix series Dear White People, and an arch on the third season of Issa Rae's HBO seriesInsecure.

By Denise Petski