Good News Notes: “Several stars are stepping up to lend a helping hand in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to offering words of advice and support, some celebrities are opening their wallets to help those struggling with the effects of the outbreak.” View the whole story here: https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/16/entertainment/celeb-donations-coronavirus/index.html
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Laura Prepon gives birth to second child with husband Ben Foster
Good News Notes: “Laura Prepon‘s family grew a little larger. The former “That 70s Show” star, 39, gave birth to her second child, a baby boy, with husband, actor Ben Foster. “Welcoming home our new bundle of love. Overwhelmed with gratitude,” she shared on social media alongside a photo of her holding her newborn.” View the…
‘Two and a Half Men’ Star Conchata Ferrell Recovering from Near-Fatal Illness
Good News Notes: “‘Two and a Half Men’ fans will be shocked to hear their beloved Berta almost died from an illness recently that had her in the ICU for an extended stay — but the good news is she’s getting better. Conchata Ferrell was hospitalized this past December in Charleston, West Virginia — where she’d…
Ted Danson Turns to Meditation for Pain Relief | Everyday Health
Good News Notes: “Actor Ted Danson has played characters from a lovable lothario in Cheers to a mercurial demon in The Good Place. But off-screen, he doesn’t play around when it comes to taking care of himself. In fact, Danson, 72, began practicing Transcendental Meditation (TM) in 1995, the same year that he tied the knot with actress Mary Steenburgen….
Bollywood star Deepika Padukone shares how she coped with depression during a ‘professional high’
Good News Notes: “Bollywood star Deepika Padukone has spoken out about her battle with depression, calling for greater public discussion to help tackle the mental health crisis. Padukone, who is one of India’s highest-paid actresses, said her experience during a seeming “professional high” revealed the illness’ indiscriminatory nature and inspired her to campaign for other sufferers.”…
ReelAbilities festival returns to foster acceptance
Good News Notes: “The power of the arts and conversation to move people of every stripe will be on full display soon as the ReelAbilities Houston Film & Arts Festival returns for an eighth year. The citywide event, which includes some pre-festival happenings and unfolds in earnest Feb. 11-20 at multiple locations, presents film screenings,…
How Billy Porter Uses His Platform of Positivity to “Make the World a Better Place”
Good News Notes: “For Pose star and singer Billy Porter, having a philanthropic mentality isn’t seasonal; it’s just how he lives his life. So when PayPal called the 50-year-old actor to partner for their GivingTuesday campaign, it was a perfect collaboration.” “The company’s team-up with Billy combined with its emphasis on continual altruism seems to have…
Former Soap Star Eddie Alderson Has Amazing Health Update
Good News Notes: “Eddie Alderson, who grew up before our eyes playing Matthew Buchanan on One Life to Live, began his battle with cancer in late 2016 and his motto ever since has been ‘No Surrender.’” “The young actor proves once again that motto is one that sticks as he has a new report on…
Robin Williams raised $50,000 For Seattle’s Needy Before His Death
Good News Notes: “Robin Williams was a beloved icon of both comedy and drama whose sudden death in 2014 shocked millions. Williams took his own life at the age of 63; it wasn’t long before those whom he left behind learned that the actor had been dealing with a devastating diagnosis of Lewy body dementia…
‘We tip our hat’: Fireys thank Russell Crowe for spearheading $400,000 donation
Good News Notes: “The auction of a South Sydney Rabbitohs cap owned by Australian actor Russell Crowe has generated $400,000 in donations.” “In a video message, NSW RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons said firefighters were grateful and humbled by the outcome.” “Crowe had promised to double or triple the price of the hat in a donation…