The current ongoing global pandemic caused by COVID-19 has not been easy for everyone. Like it or not, the way we see our everyday lives, including work and school, will likely be vastly different than what we had "pre-pandemic." Many stores and entertainment centers have been closed, which also lead to several blockbuster movies not being premiered in theaters as planned.
While we're all spending time in our homes, it can be comforting to know that most celebrities have also been stuck at home. Many of them opted to spend quality time with family, while others chose not to let the pandemic stop their creativity from flowing. From Eminem to Ariana Grande, here's how these celebrities are keeping themselves busy during quarantine.
10 Carrie Underwood Focused On Family
Country superstar Carrie Underwood spoke to People about how she's using quarantine to get the best out of motherhood. The singer and her husband, Mike Fisher, have been using their freed up time to play outdoors with their two sons. She is also now gearing up for a new venture in Christmas and gospel music with her new album, My Savior coming out in March 2021!
9 Ariana Grande Released More Music
Ariana Grande does not let the pandemic stop her creativity. After teasing fans with the quarantine-vibe musical collaboration with Justin Bieber that became the song Stuck With U, the powerhouse vocalist released her sixth studio album Positions in October 2020. Supported with singles like Positions and 34+35, the album spent several weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
8 The Weeknd Is All Geared Up For Super Bowl 2021
Meanwhile, Abel 'The Weeknd' Tesfaye has been busy preparing his first-ever performance on one of the world's most prestigious stages, the Super Bowl halftime show. The After Hours singer will perform at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
While it's likely the show will not have a live audience in attendance, The Weeknd and his team have been focusing on "making the performance a cinematic experience" for this special Super Bowl occasion.
7 Logic Has Retired From Rap
While many artists on this list have been on a creativity spree, rapper Logic decided to hang up the mic for good with his 2020 final album, No Pressure. The decision wasn't easy for the rapper, but it was a must since he'd just welcomed a newborn to his family and wanted to focus on fatherhood.
However, that doesn't stop Logic from making money. Weeks after retirement, Logic signed an exclusive deal with streaming giant Twitch, as Billboard reported.
6 Aaron Paul Promoted 'Dos Hombres'
Although neo-Western crime drama hit Breaking Bad ended many years ago, Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston's friendship remains as strong as ever. The two launched their own Mexican-influenced mezcal brand, "Dos Hombres," and expanded the company's wings to the UK last year.
"What sets Dos Hombres apart is the smoothness of the mezcal; we wanted to find one that everyone would love, even people that have never tried it before," said the actor during a zoom teleconference.
5 Eminem Released A Surprise Double-Album
Rap star Eminem still had so many things to get off his chest, as he kicked off the decade with another platinum-certified surprise album, Music to Be Murdered By, and its Side B companion later on in 2020. The album pushed the Rap God to new heights, as he perfectly blended in new-school artists and producers on the record.
Eminem also launched an exclusive hip-hop playlist titled 'Music to Be Quarantined By' through his Shade45 radio station.
4 Taylor Swift Released 'Folklore' And 'Evermore'
Taylor Swift is another A-list musician who released not one but two surprise albums last year with Folklore (July 2020) and Evermore (December 2020). These two albums were something special because they mark the singer's return to her dreamy pop, alt-rock, country, and ballad roots. It's Taylor Swift's narrative-driven songwriting skill at its very best.
3 Kendrick Lamar Launched 'pgLang'
It's been forever since Kendrick Lamar released his solo and soundtrack albums, Damn (2017) and Black Panther: The Album (2018). He's not a very active person on social media, which is why many were surprised when he launched a company called 'pgLang.'
pgLang is a creative agency based in Compton with a mission to deliver "stories that speak to many nations, many races, and many ages." Only the rapper and his team know exactly what this company will shape up to be.
2 Jennifer Lopez Is 'Practicing Self-Care'
Being one of the most energetic performers with a fantastic on-stage presence like Jennifer Lopez has never been easy; hence it's good for her to take the quarantine time to practice self-care. While she hasn't been able to reunite with her mother and father since the lockdown started, the singer has been spending the time with exercise, therapy, and meditations.
1 Tom Hanks Fought COVID-19
Actor Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson were among the first of Hollywood's A-list stars to be diagnosed with COVID-19. The two started battling the virus in March 2020, at a time when its effects were still largely unknown in the U.S. Now, they have used their platform to share their experience with the world, along with their coronavirus negative tests, as an interview with The Guardian suggests.