Melissa Locker

Locker is a contributor for TIME.

Recent Articles

Healthcare Workers Lift Their Voices in Song With a Tribute to Colleagues Battling COVID-19

Members of the hospital’s employee choir gathered online from 30 different locations to sing a cover of the Bruno Mars song “Count on Me”

By Melissa Locker

The Choose Your Quarantine House Meme Keeps the Internet Busy

The meme is the perfect thing to argue about when everyone is bored and online

By Melissa Locker

A Student From Italy Staying in an Empty Dorm Has Gone Viral For Trying to Make the Best of His Situation

Luca Petrogalli is stuck on the empty University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus with a lot of free time

By Melissa Locker

People at Home Are Taking a Swing at This Roger Federer Tennis Challenge

The tennis champion has a challenge for players staying at home and it's taking over social media

By Melissa Locker

Kid Interrupts Politician During Live Interview Like It's BBC Dad All Over Again

It was like BBC Dad all over again

By Melissa Locker

'We Wanted to Cheer You Up a Little Bit.' Jennifer Aniston Surprised a Nurse Who Tested Positive for COVID-19

"I don’t even know how to express my gratitude to everything that you guys are doing," Aniston told the nurse.

By Melissa Locker

Tom Hanks, Rachel Bloom and Stephen Colbert Pay Tribute to Fountains of Wayne’s Adam Schlesinger

The singer and songwriter died of complications from the coronavirus

By Melissa Locker

Brave Father Lets His Daughter Cut His Hair at Home with Comedic Results

“There’s a thin line between bravery and stupidity,” her father said, halfway through the cut.

By Melissa Locker

This Couple Held a 'Wedding' in Animal Crossing After Coronavirus Led Them to Cancel

Animal Crossing provided a creative solution to the problem.

By Melissa Locker

These Socially Distant But Still Social People Are Throwing Mini Parades to Lift Spirits Amid Coronavirus

If coronavirus isolation is getting you down, throw a safe parade

By Melissa Locker

'We Can Figure This Out.' Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson Are Feeling Better Two Weeks After Testing Positive for Coronavirus

The couple is feeling better but staying in isolation

By Melissa Locker

Care Residents Find Joy in the Real-Life Version of Hungry Hungry Hippos

Hippos aren’t required, but laughter is necessary.

By Melissa Locker

Jared Leto Just Learned About the Coronavirus Pandemic After a 12-Day Desert Meditation Trip

He had no idea the world has gone on coronavirus lockdown

By Melissa Locker

Cat Home Owner Is Displeased That Its Owners Are Always Home Now

Some pets are happy to have their owners isolated at home. Not this cat.

By Melissa Locker

'We Are All in This Together.' Tom Hanks Shares His Coronavirus Self-Isolation Update

But people are more focused on the Vegemite in the photo

By Melissa Locker

People Quarantined in Italy Join Together In Song From Balconies During Coronavirus Lockdown

Countries affected by the coronavirus are showing that community solidarity can go on, even during a pandemic.In an endeavor to prevent the spread of the pandemic and potentially ease the burden on Italy’s strained hospital...

By Melissa Locker and Ashley Hoffman

The 2020 Met Gala Is Still On For Now, But Under Review Due to Coronavirus

The Met's annual fashion-forward fundraiser is on—for now

By Melissa Locker

Want to Get Beyond 'Happy Birthday'? Teen Creates Website That Will Make Any Song a Wash Your Hands Jingle

A British teen created the site to give people more options than singing "Happy Birthday" twice

By Melissa Locker

Tentative and Musically Gifted Cat Playing a Theremin Has Given Us the Song of the Season

Taylor Swift and Jason Derulo may have contributed songs to the Cats soundtrack, but perhaps the producers should have just had this actual cat score the film.In a video shared by DJ and record label...

By Melissa Locker

Peter's Mom Barb From The Bachelor Has Spawned Some Truly Good Memes

It was one mother of a finale.

By Melissa Locker
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